By ENOCH RA
The blood moon of 7/8th September 2025 was not a random spectacle but a divine proclamation of change. Among the Luo people of East Africa—custodians of ancient spiritual wisdom—such celestial events are read as signs of transition, echoing the words of Scripture: “And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years” (Genesis 1:14).
In Luo cosmology, spirits known as juogi animate the world. They inspire human behavior, determine destinies, and bestow unique gifts—healing, music, writing, wisdom et all. At the summit stands Juog Chieng, the spirit of the Sun, dispenser of wealth and knowledge, a reflection of the Almighty whose presence is felt in the gode, the mountain ranges where light reveals His glory. Other spirits serve more particular roles: Juog Thieth guiding healers, and water spirits like Mumbo and Nyakalondo shaping aquatic domains.