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A total eclipse is a bad sign for the world. It was during Christ’s crucifixion that “darkness fell upon all the land until
the ninth hour.” Roman history records darkness over Jerusalem during that timeframe. So, what could this eclipse
in 2015 possibly be? The Syrian Civil War began in 2011 and Syria has fired missiles against Israel in the past.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Middle East Persian dictator, wants to wipe another country off the face of the
earth. Could it be by launching missiles? We also know that Ahmadinejad has had his people working on nuclear
weapons for several years. His attitude is similar to that of Nasser during the Six-Day War. Should there be a
preemptive strike? This is basically saying to undertake, initiate, deter or prevent a nuclear attack by Iran before
all infidels both Christians and Jews are to be wiped off the face of this earth. Should we wait for this to happen?
Is this the reason why there are numerous signs in the heavens forewarning of this event? Why is the nation of
Israel so important to God? There were only twelve tribes making up a small nation. We need to understand the
significance by looking into the heavens for the symbols of the tribes of Israel.

Twelve Constellations on the Ecliptic:

Northern Tribe of Dan – Symbol of Eagle,
Aquila Serpent and Balance Scales. Eagle is the
Serpens
Constellation of Aquila. The Serpent is the
Constellations of Serpens. The Scales of
Justice is the Constellation of Libra.

Southern Tribe of Reuben – Symbol of a Man.
A man pouring water is the Constellation of
Aquarius. The water being poured out is
symbolic of the Holy Spirit.

Western Tribe of Ephraim – Symbol of a Bull.
A Bull is represented in the Constellation of
Taurus. The Bull is a Priestly Sacrifice.

Eastern Tribe of Judah – Symbol of a Lion. A
Lion is represented in the Constellation of
Leo. The Lion of Judah is Jesus Christ.

Twelve Constellations in the “Ecliptic-Circle”

There are twelve constellations in the heavens around the ecliptic-circle of the earth’s orbit. Four of the twelve
tribes have symbols from the constellations. These same symbols represent the four living creatures as seen in
Revelation 4:7. Twelve is divinely given order or ordained for this world and not governmental perfection. There
were twelve Apostles and twelve tribes of Israel. There are 12 months in a year and 12 hours of daytime and 12
hours at night. Isn’t it intriguing to see that the heavens reflect the earthly? God sent His Son into this world to
become our savior and redeemer, symbolized by Virgo. Christ came from the Tribe of Judah as in prophecy and
by genealogy. Therefore, there is a reason for Israel to be His chosen people in this world. Christ will return to
this earth as the Lion of Judah. Christ will reign upon this earth for a thousand years. Based upon history of the
last four blood moons, we know that the years of 2014 and 2015 are significant for the nation of Israel. With the
inclusion of a total solar eclipse over Jerusalem, it is referring to a bad omen for the world. Could it be that the
United States doesn’t come to the rescue of Israel in their time of need? If this occurs, it will be the third time we
have not come to support them. Could this be the “Last Straw” in filling the cup of iniquity for the United States
of America? Is the approval of President Barack Obama's nomination of Chuck Hagel to be the U.S. Defense
Secretary a sign of a state of confusion? It appears that with lawlessness in the United States judgment must
come. There seems to be no understanding of these “signs.”