I’d like to see this glorious change of heart, this forgiveness of that which cannot be forgiven, as a centerstone. May this event anchor the swirling Cardinal Cross energies of April 2014, and serve as a harbinger for humanity’s transformed future.

The noose is removed from around the neck of Balal. Photograph: Arash Khamooshi /Isna

Iranian killer’s execution halted at last minute

by victim’s parents

Convict had noose around his neck when victim’s mother approached,

slapped him in the face and spared his life