The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

It seems to be smooth sailing until lines 381-392 when the sun moves 'backwards and forwards' (387) and then like a pawing horse let go' (389). What effect does this have on the mariner?

Part V of the Rime of the Ancient Mariner

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The Anicient Mariner fainted.

It flung the blood into my head, And I fell down in a swound.
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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner