Aquarius – December 2013

SUN IN CAPRICORN–THE END OF THE YEAR

The Sun enters Capricorn on December 21. This marks the Winter Solstice–The beginning of the winter season. This is the shortest day and longest night of the year. From this point the days will get progressively longer and the nights shorter until Summer Solstice. The ongoing expansion of light and shadow is one of the fundamental themes of life.

In the annual passage of the Sun through the signs of the zodiac which manifests as the seasons, the life cycle of birth, growth, decay and death are experienced. Capricorn and the winter season are the death part of this cyclic process. Death is the releasing and letting go of that which no longer serves us. This is followed by rebirth in the spring.

Think of this time of year as that of endings and completions–when the outer physical form aspect of life dissolves into the invisible worlds. This is the time of year of the holidays or holy days. Most cultures traditionally recognize this time as most conducive for connecting with the spiritual worlds. It is a time of reflection, meditation, prayer and celebration of the deeper spiritual impulses of life.

The Sun’s passage through Capricorn wants us to make a conscious review of the just completed year. It is an exercise in memory that begins with the last day of the year and proceeds backwards in time to the first day of the year. There is a spiritual benefit to doing this exercise and on a practical level in can reveal some hidden insights to us. It also helps us to make a more intelligent plan for the upcoming year.

Aquarius ( January 20-February 18 ) This is a good month for you. Your ability to soar and take flight and feel free and liberated is strong now. Spirituality and idealism are the primary forces of motivation in your life. Partnership also provides special opportunities for you now. Take advantage of them.