On October 1st, the 76th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party’s rule, an unusual astronomical phenomenon known as a “sun halo” appeared in the sky over Beijing, seen as an omen of the dynasty’s downfall.
Many Beijing netizens posted videos on social media showing a large sun halo appearing in the sky this morning, with the sun surrounded by a colorful halo.
The Beijing Daily’s Douyin account also shared a video report of the sun halo. The appearance of the sun halo has long been regarded as an ominous sign, especially when it occurs on China’s National Day, October 1st, attracting attention from the public.
In the days leading up to National Day, Beijing has experienced frequent occurrences of sun halos, solar halos, partial solar eclipses, and other rare celestial phenomena.
On September 22nd, a partial solar eclipse appeared in the skies over Beijing. On September 20th, a sun halo was visible in Beijing’s sky, with many residents capturing videos of the phenomenon at locations like Beijing Changying Sports Park and the Old Summer Palace.
On September 17th, Beijing witnessed both a solar halo and a solar illusion, leading to the appearance of two suns in the sky.
Ancient Chinese beliefs often connected unusual celestial events with earthly changes. In ancient China, a “sun halo” was also known as a “white rainbow,” traditionally signaling political unrest and the downfall of a dynasty.
The occurrence of a solar illusion also suggests political instability. In Chinese tradition, the sun symbolizes the emperor, and phenomena related to the sun are closely tied to the ruler. The appearance of multiple suns signifies a division in the realm.
The ancient Chinese referred to a solar eclipse as a “sun eclipse,” interpreting its appearance as a warning from the heavens. The sun represents virtue, and an eclipse signifies a lack of virtue. It was believed that a solar eclipse reflected a ruler’s governance and moral standing.
In his work “Yi Si Zhan,” the Tang Dynasty astronomer and prophet Li Chunfeng mentioned, “A solar eclipse foretells calamity for the country and the ruler.”
This year, being the Year of the Snake and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping’s zodiac year, according to the principles of the Book of Changes, Xi might face misfortune as he is “in conflict with Tai Sui.” Recent rumors about Xi Jinping’s health issues and unstable power have drawn international attention.
Prior to Beijing’s September 3rd Military Parade, Xi Jinping attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin. Videos and photos circulating online showed Xi with an unusually dark complexion, sparking speculations.
Chinese-American writer Chen Pokong suggested in his media analysis that Xi Jinping’s sudden darkening complexion may be related to his health. He speculated that Xi might be suffering from a certain illness, such as liver problems or pancreatic issues, which could lead to facial discoloration.
Chen noted that Xi Jinping’s darkening complexion aligns with rumors of his poor health and state of well-being over the past year.
Before this incident, during Xi Jinping’s visit to Tibet in August, observers noted his dark complexion. Upon returning to Beijing, his complexion had noticeably darkened further, fueling speculation among netizens.
Sources informed Dajiyuan that Xi Jinping felt unwell upon arrival in Lhasa, Tibet. He appeared very fatigued, taking about 20 minutes to adjust to the low-oxygen environment at Gonggar Airport before cautiously moving forward with small steps, showing extreme caution.
Sources noted that Xi seemed unsteady while walking in Lhasa, with his weight leaning towards the left leg, the right leg dragging slightly, taking shorter steps, and occasionally appearing to sway.
Source: New Tang Dynasty