At the hour of our darkest night, when the there is no Moon, when it is called New and only the stars light up the night sky. Oh what to do? Imagine a New Moon on the Winter Solstice in conjunction with an eclipse? In such dark days, some will turn to fear, but a few will turn to the inner light that can not be broken. On such dark days the select are tested, and move on to bring in the light of the future. For there is a required waiting, a waiting of transitions.... as the cast and crew all dressed in black set a new stage...a stage that will surprise and enthrall....
For on morrow's night we welcome the first Moon of 2020.
The final night of Lunar Twilight is upon us, for the last sliver of 2019's final Moon shall pass tonight. The last cycle of 2019 started on December 27, 2019. Almost at a maximum of Lunar Twlight, which happens when there is a New Moon (Empty Moon or Black Moon) on a December 30th. There is no Lunar Twilight when the New Moon falls January 1st, because the first Moon of 2020 and the solar cycle are in sync. The shortest Lunar Twilight happens when there is a New Moon on January 2nd; the Candlemast will only have one candle upon, which should be lit after midnight until the last time crosses into the New Year: Howland and Baker Island of the USA.
The electric glow on neon acts like a flag, to signal awareness and attention. If attached to a corporation, the neon lights have specific colours and specific design, like a flag code.
In the closing scene, where the artificially cloned human is set to expire, the neon lights are visible in the background.
This powerful scene reminds us of the precious gift we receive each year of our living. The protagonist of the story Harrison Ford, has normal, long, and free life compared to industrially created short lived slave unit. The long lived normal human was assigned to terminate the rouge units, but he, the repo-man lost the fight. When the repo-man is about to fall to his death, he chose scorn and contempt as to spit in the face of the genetically altered humanoid. However the humanoid slave unit chose to save the repo-assassin man's life. This scene demonstrates the mechanism of salvation with regard to the wake of mercy, and hope of holding grace at the moment of one's death. Such grace in legend or reality is always worthy of honor within our collective memory.
Lunar Twilight is a time of transition when the echo of yesteryear can be seen and felt. This is because the lunar cycle started last year on December 27, 2019. On January 24, 2020 the first lunar cycle will commence and then the nights and days will be in sync with 2020.
What is a flag to an alien species? Perhaps they are made of lights or created with lasers? In Starman, starring the Dude, we can only imagine.
Nonetheless, the final goodbye scene in this film is like the final passing of 2019 during Lunar Twilight.
The elements of sadness fit as the scene is set at night, with a heavy downpour, no wind, and two broken hearts that must be separated... this theme of turning the corner and letting go is captured in the film Castaway 2000.
Love within a life, is sometimes pushed a part, but in a way it is endless and only transforms into something greater. Of vexillological importance is the license plate of our hero Jack, who was stuck on an island. Auto tags, or license plates are public notices to all and the authorities of the operator of a vehicle, be in the air, water, space or somewhere else.
The scene fits perfectly with the spirit of Lunar Twilight when letting go with grace is present. Sometimes we are forced to let go at death, and other times while we are still alive. Broken hearts are a part of the winding path of life, that can produce an elegant afterglow. Take refuge that you are not alone in the universal passage of life.
Lunar Twilight is a time of transitions. When yesteryear is given an extra chance to say good bye. The current Moon was created December 27, 2019. Thus at night, a light from the past shines on our departure to the future.
Demi is wearing vexilloid like objects known as earrings. Like flags, earring dangle and flow in the air. They also send out messages on the wearers mood and feelings.
Like the scene in Ghost 1990, Lunar Twilight is a ghostly return of 2019 that allows for a smoother transition into the New Year.
Lunar Twilight is a time of transition when 2019 makes a transient reappearance in 2020. Reason being, the current Moon was created last year on December 27, 2019. Since the New Year is a celebration of the Solar Cycle, we use Sun as the dominant counter to year. But the Moon is the 'ruler of the night,' thus an echo or rather the last light from 2019 shines on in the early January when the Sun is not looking (night time). The first Moon to be born in 2020 will be on January 24, 2020. Until then when night falls, a faith echo of 2019 returns.
At the core of Lunar Twilight is the Candlemast, which counts down the last over lapping lunar cycle of 2019. Each night all the candles are lit, until the smallest burns out. Then all the other candles are blown out, and relit the next evening after the setting of the Sun. The cycle repeats until last candle burns out that is synchronized to the last sliver of yesteryear's Moon.
Charles Aznavour's song Je Voyage steps into the romantic and soft beats of Lunar Twilight. In a way a voyage is like the transition to the new year, since things as they are, are left behind, resulting in a bittersweet crossing of time and space, unto the new and unknown, as is the case for ever new year.
In the background are faux stars. Note that stars are a popular device in flags. Additionally they are used for decorative purposes, as in the video below.
Doubling up due to copyright strikes, 404, and random Utoob deLeTioNs
The theme of Gladiator 2000 plays well with the musical essence of Lunar Twilight. As the movie ends, or as the hero surrenders, so to does the passing year end. But three more nights of 2019 shall re-visit us in 2020.
Lunar Twilight counts the remaining cycle of last year's final Moon. Officially it is 2020, but upon nightfall for first few nights of January an unofficial return to 2019 returns for a short while. This is extra time to say goodbye to 2019 and savor the feels of yesteryear.
Each night all the candles on the slanted Lunar Twilight Candlemast are lit. But when the shortest candle burns out, they are all put out until the next evening, until none are left. This marks the birth of the final lunar cycle that was started in 2019.
In the concert performance of the closing theme of Gladiator, the lead female soloist can be seen wearing a black dress with tassels, which are vexilloids of certain manner that often add flair to flags, but are not always required.
As the star fall approaches the early evening, the nights for the first few weeks of January echo back to 2019. Although it is 2020, the Moon began its current cycle in 2019. Thus we are able to reflect back in wonder...wonder within a beck step, for the gift that was 2019.
Note that one special member of the chorus is wearing a different colour, a yellowish gown that makes her standout. Like a flag the difference of the dress acts as a beacon to send a certain message.
Perhaps this is message to garner attention, that one was chosen to sing above the rest, for a while. Lucky and burdensome it is to be the chosen one, yet the chosen one makes all of the many, a whole.
We all must play our part as the chorus and every once an a while as the soloist. Savory your role as soloist, and when as whence you were a part of the chorus.
Lunar Twilight is time of change and reflection of memory. Hope and dreams from the past act as guidelight to adjust course.
Pennant sticker flags can be seen on the back window of the station wagon. It is impossible to make out what they represent, but it could be the college out West somewhere?
Repeating the Video b/c this lovely song will no doubt get smacked off when copyright strikes!
The Lunar Twilight Candlemast is for all people of any faith or philosophy. It counts the days down for the last Moon from 2019 to pass. So, for the first month of 2020, the echo of 2019 asserts its spirit during the night whence the Moon rules the night.
In the video Just a Dream by Nelly, the theme of a dream is taken literally when we see a car floating on a beach with a super sized wedding band rotating in the air.
The wedding ring is like a personal vexilloid that indicates a person is married. In this case a finger is the virtual flag pole, while the ring is the vexilloid.
Also in the video is sailing ship, possible of schooner. Like any good ship there are flags on the flag masts. It is impossible to make out any detail. One would have to visit the restaurant/bar where this video was filmed at to get any detail out of the flags. Hopefully they don't decorate. If you could find a clear and colour close up of the ship please put a link in the comments.
Turning the page for the New Year can sometimes happen too fast. But for the smooth and softer transition to savor the letting go, there is Lunar Twilight. This Candlemast countdowns the nights when the last Moon of 2019 gives yesteryear slow send off.
The glow of the neon HOTEL in blue in the video Someone You Loved has vexilloid ember. The glowing sign gives off a kind of message of advertisement like add flags.
Besides the lack of a proper flag, this song captures the firmament of love that has particular kind of gravity. When certain paths of life cross, the orbit of love can cause of shift of gravity... and the ejection of love from its peaceful orbit. These disruptions seem chaotic but the path loves gravity calls all unto a new direction.
The first month of the year is time of transition. Although the solar cycle marks a new swirl around the Sun, the last Moon of 2019 has yet to let the phat lady sung. The current Moon will give up the last light on January 23, 2020.
In an extreme quantum stretch the wedding band qualifies a vexilloid. Instead of flying a flag on a pole, the ring is flown on the left hand of the ring finger.
In this case the pianist, is not wearing a ring. This indicates that he or she is not married. However the person could be and may not be wearing the ring. But most of the time, when a person is not wearing a ring on the left ring finger, it is an indicator that this particular territory has not been colonized by another lover.
The transition from the old the new is a sad, yet hopeful time. Sometimes you can get the best of the bittersweet emotion with the passing to rejuvenate. A kind of reincarnation to the innocence.
In the video Return to Innocence by Enigma, candles can be seen on a birthday cake. Usually candles represent the completion of a year. But candles on the Lunar Twilight Candelmast, it counts down the remaining nights of 2019's last Moon.
Although it is 2020 officially, a lingering echo of 2019 comes back for a visit before a total transition.
Not all Lunar Twilight Nights are equal. It just so happens that 2019's Lunar Twilight has a full moon. So one of the fullest songs to resonate the feels of this 'holiday' was sung by Blink 182 about 10 years ago.
An eight pointed star can be seen on the ghostly image of the girl that is missed in the video by Blink 182. This star is very popular, yet it has not made it as the central player as a national flag.
Like the fading hour glass of time, the moon is our counter to show the progression of each day. Yet we are disconnected from this natural cosmic clock of sorts. But on January 9th the Moon from 2019 shines on, reminding us of our past.
The left ring finger is like a flag pole, but instead of a flag and pole, the ring on the finger is shown or rather 'flown' to indicate the marriage status of the person showing metal.
In the movie Inception, a ring can be seen on finger. Later in the a live concert a ring can be seen on the lead violinist in Hans Zimmer's work - Time.
Movies are collective dreams, but every so often a movie and real life dream can resonate so intensely that it merges into our collective reality becomes a intense memory for those connected. And can even impact the dream world.
The passing of 2019 is not complete. The Moon of 2019 continues to carry the afterglow of yesteryear. The last Moon of 2019 carries the echo of 2019.
In the Shakespear's Sister - Stay the colours of the night sky from some celestial object can be seen. The colours of the video reflect the livery of Lunar Twilight.
In this video the alluring incubus battles for the soul of a wounded angel. The powerful incubus is wears of golden crown of stars. However, it seems the cries for hope rule the night.
One can just barely make out the shape of stars on the cruel and seductive angel of darkness. In the realm of dreams and darkness, lurks this most obscene, callous, spirit of pain. It is a defiler that knows no boundries and is unbounded by any sense of duty or compassion. Pray not that you should ever meet such an entity.
Lunar Twilight counts down the last cycle of the Moon from yesteryear. The current Moon was baptized in 2019 and will end its current cycle on the 23rd of January 2020. Officially it is 2020, but when night comes the spirit of 2019 returns at night under the last Moon of 2019.
This is time to be thankful for 2019, to make amends, and recollect the past and savor the past. The music of Lunar Twilight can felt in the themes of music across cultures and time.
No obvious flags can be found in The Bangles' Eternal Flame video, but the necklace is a kind of badge that can denote status, age, style and mood of the wearer.
The last Moon of 2019 carries on until January 23. Although it is officially 2020, unofficially the spirit of 2019 revisits up on the lighting of the Lunar Twilight Candlemast. This holiday is a sullen time to cherish to past and savory the good times of yesteryear.
There seems to be a small yellow flag in front of the vending machine in this video. Nonetheless, this trance like music captures the feels of Lunar Twilight.
The calibration of the modern calendar is permanently tied to the Western Christianity. Although people try to detach the association with CE for AD, the numbers still reflect the time that has elapsed since the birth of Jesus, that is about 2020 years ago. Even the year 1776 is ingrained into American consciousness as the founding timeline for America. Christian or not every person born in the USA will have some attachment to the year that they were born, as it is calibrated to the assumed birth of Christ: as it was in the spirit of 69', that 70's show or the memeba' berries of the Goldberg's 1980s nostalgia show. They all reflect back to Jesus.
Nonetheless, Lunar Twilight is celebration of the passing of 2019. It is based upon the idea that the last lunar cycle of 2019 crosses over to New Years. The Moon has a 28 day cycle. Thus the current Moon of January 5, 2020 started back in late December 2019. Thus when night falls, the spirit of 2019 returns to comfort us in this transition period. But when day break we are back to 2020. This friendly reversion to yesteryear continues until the first New Moon of the new year begins. It will be on January 24, 2020 that the first Moon begun in 2020 will start.
This holiday is apolitical and for all the people of the world, regardless of their creed, philosophy, gender, age, economic status, language, or ethnicity. These candles are for everyone on Earth. For the sake of contrast, unlike candles of Hanukkah (which is a celebration for one particular religious identity) and Kwanzaa (which is just for one race of Americans): all the colours and faiths of humanity can participate in Lunar Twilight. Lunar Twilight is a time to savor and celebrate the past years events, while counting down the last Moon of 2019.
If American society should try to erase American memory and connection to the Year of the Lord in 1776 by instituting a new exclusive calendar, then truly troubled times are afoot.
The transition of the New Year varies according to ones culture. But with Lunar Twilight, the transition between Yesteryear has a romantic step. The nights of 2019 continue on for the first few days in January, because the current Moon was created last year.
The key component to Lunar Twilight is the Candlemast. This Menorah of sorts is for all of humanity of every creed and philosophy, not just for one race or religion. The candles count down the phases of the Moon. Each candle is of a different length and they are all lit at the same time, some time after sunset. When the lowest candle goes out the, rest are blown out each night a blessing and to grateful for something in 2019 each night.
The holiday music for Lunar Twilight can already be found songs that have thematic of the Moon and passing memories of love and joy. In the song Moonlight by Xxxtentacion the logo of clothing print makers can be seen, which have a heraldic style.
The Old Year is not completely out yet, because the current Moon was first created in 2019. It's last light will fall on Earth on January 23, 2020. Until then the Moon of 2019 will continue to dominant the dominant night sky, giving a respite to say goodbye to yesteryear.
This 'holiday' of sorts is somber. Although it does not have official holiday music, the spirit of Lunar Twilight can be felt in the themes of melancholic music.
In this video graffiti tags can be seen. Depending on the type of graffiti, they can act like art or territorial markers, like a flag, for certain gangs.
The passing of time can be heart wrenching phase in life. The passing of now can also be positive or negative. But when one is too attached to past, it can generate a certain kind of melancholic gravity that makes the heart turn and weep.
The ultimate 1980s Metal Band that lived and became the centerpiece in name and song - Metallica. In the video you can see a pentagram, a mysterious and powerful symbol of the dark side of the Moon.
Mr. Toad is small Disney character who left a big imprint at Disney World. Too bad he didn't get a cameo in the Frog Princess. In his estate several flag can be seen hanging over the fireplace. Mr. Toad obviously has royal pedigree and has connections to the House of Lords.
Below is close up of his family coat of Arms. Notice the Armless lion on the right side, indicating quasi-tadpole nature of frogs.
Only the first time on Mr. Toad's ride do you really get a taste of ultimate fear. The second time the spark is different yet much muted.
