Winter Solstice and Capricorn 2011 & 2012
Winter Solstice is an important time to become aware of the creative power of mind. In the repetitious spiral of time, Winter Solstice is the yearly equivalent to the new moon. This is equivalent to the time period of conception in a human lifespan. Genesis states that in the beginning was the word. Our thoughts both conscious and unconscious can also create. Many people now are learning to understand this secret of creation passed through the ages to those who were ready and willing to receive the gift of conscious living.
Winter Solstice is the time of gifting in many traditions, so this year gift yourself with a New Year desire to live in partnership with the intense energies of the year ahead.
As we approach the end of 2011 review the powerful effects of the Uranus and Pluto square, especially since Uranus went into the birth sign of Aries on March 11th. This began the awakening and transformation process for humanity on the planet Earth. During 2012 this process will become even more intense as these two planets form an even closer tension relationship.
Last Winter Solstice this awakening process began with a series of Solar and Lunar eclipses in the communication receiving and dispersing signs of Gemini and Sagittarius. The Gemini and Sagittarius polarity is part of the mutable communication grand cross of the 12 astrological signs.
Gemini is equivalent to the early childhood stage of life when one is learning language and gathering information. The 2nd communication stage is Virgo, equivalent to adolescence when all humans should be learning to research, analyze and question any information given to them.
The 3rd communication stage is Sagittarius, the polarity to the gathering and parroting of information in Gemini. To appropriately use the Sagittarius information sharing gifts, one should have completed the Virgo developmental stage. One should have checked out what they have been told and passed it through their own value system to now consciously share the relevant information. The 4th, or perhaps core, level of communication is Pisces, the spiritual non-verbal psychic skills and where all information is stored as memories.
The eclipses of 2011 have been challenging people by downloading information from the collective into our computer brains. This new information needed to be processed by us, so many this year were feeling tired or desired to spend time alone. New information often triggers changes in life direction.
While the sun was still in Gemini, most people were perhaps feeling overwhelmed by looking at options, and not ready to act on the possible changes. By Virgo many were forced to take inventory of their lives. By the time of Scorpio transformations were being experienced either through conscious choice and effort or dealing with external changes, often happening quite suddenly. Sagittarius can now bring the conscious understanding of the bigger picture for those willing to seek this knowledge.
Sagittarius is a time of reflection, judgment and release. It carries a natural tendency to want to step out of the daily work process for a while and plan for the future. The Holidays at this time of year assist this redirection of attention.
Winter Solstice begins the new cycle of creation for the year. This is a time to get in touch with your inner Magi, the conscious avatar creator of your life. This year the most powerful new beginning day happens to fall on December 24th, 10:06am PST. That is the first new moon after the winter solstice, the true New Year or annular beginning point for the cycle of the upcoming year. Since this day varies every year, the use of January 1st falls about in the potential middle for when this date can occur, so is an appropriate general date for New Year celebrations.
Every creation cycle begins with three phases of Conception. The first is the yang visualization, the original and often general concept of what you wish to create. This is one day in the monthly cycle and about two weeks in the annual cycle.
The second Yin phase of Conception is a time of conscious creative process. This is a what if phase of thinking through possible paths toward the end goal and actually creating blueprints models and business plans to bring the intangible idea into physical form.
The third phase of Conception is the pause, as in a waltz. The model is now complete, feet together, but for just a quick balanced pause with mental preparation for the next set of steps.
The three phase process of Conception takes three days of the Moon cycle and about six weeks of the annual astrology calendar. This usually starts somewhere during the time of Capricorn, after the winter solstice through the sign of Aquarius.
Both of these sign are ruled by the planet Saturn, our archetype for the ancient patriarchs like Abraham and Moses. Saturn rules time and space so brings the intangible into our world of physical existence.
The next set of steps in the process of conscious creation is Gestation, equivalent to the womb energy of Pisces and the belly of the whale.
Capricorn Solstice Energy Through the Signs
Sun and Ascendant challenges: (Most people know their sun sign based on the day and month of their birth. The ascendant represents the role the soul is playing for lessons in this lifetime. Its sign can be calculated if the time of birth is known. An approximation can be made by dividing the day into twelve two hour segments. The same sign as the sun is rising at sunrise, approximately 6AM to 8AM and the natural zodiac order follows, changing every two hours.)
Aries: represents birth into the physical world so the times of Capricorn and invisible conception can feel uncomfortable to Aries. Being aware of the conscious process can help to alleviate the unconscious stress and also help to create the birth of more comfortable life situations for you.
Taurus: is persistent, if not always as patient as expected for a fixed earth sign. Taurus is most comfortable responding and receiving and at this time of year what you want seems too long in coming. Join into the conscious creative process by creating physical models or picture boards for what you want to create and bring to you by your birthday. Gemini: Sun is in the solar 7th and 8th house during this Conception time of year with danger of lack of focus on your personally goals while trying to be accommodating to others. Writing down personal goals and reading them daily helps keep your focus.
Cancer: Your goals are often emotionally based, so unconscious mind and goals frequently over-ride those you think you are consciously creating. Focus your goals on going toward rather than away from something. Use pictures and music to focus on the mood you want to bring into your life.
Leo: Leo is thought of as the Sun ruled creative sign, however the ego issues of Leo must often learn adjustment to seriously manifest any goals concerning relationship. This solstice and conception time fall into your Solar 6th and 7th house of co-workers and partnerships. Be sure your goals are designed for win-win to help them manifest without serious obstacles along the creation process.
Virgo: This can be a time for Virgo creativity to shine. You have the potential for understanding what others consider to be unnecessary detail. However the creative process functions best with conscious attention to those details, like understanding the developmental steps and natural timing cycles. Use this time to fully understand and plan your experiment of conscious creation for this year.
Libra: Like Gemini and Cancer you may also have difficulty with focus on goals specific to your needs due to your awareness of the needs of others. So plan for win-win instead of either-or. Start to focus on the word AND to include yourself and also deserving of receiving.
Scorpio: This is a time when you can really shine when you accept and begin to conscious understand and use your own latent power. Scorpio is the stage of becoming the sage, the conscious creator. Just allow your imagination out of the box.
Sagittarius: Releasing the past is actually more of an issue for Sagittarius that most people would believe because of the adventurous outward bravado. Explore your inner mind during this time to clear those dogmatic beliefs of others which consciously and unconsciously block your personal conscious creation.
Capricorn: Pluto in Capricorn has been challenging many Capricorns to discover their inner power. For most this is still hidden, you must venture into your unconscious mind for its discovery. Meditations with visualizations - shamanic journey work with a visual goal will assist. Let yourself visualize the goals you might not think practical, your imagination belongs to you. One of the secrets of conscious creation is not revealing your mental goals to others until they have manifested into the physical world.
Aquarius: This can be a creative month for you. Uranus in Aries has started a shift toward your world eventually becoming more of what you have wanted for a long time. Aquarius is the Yin process phase of Conscious Creation. Be sure to examine all possible options before jumping into ideas of others which have not been carefully examined for feasibility and consequences.
Pisces: This month and the eclipse energy will challenge you to focus on your foundations - of all kinds. You are currently in waiting mode for this conscious creative part of self and others. Once the model reaches your conscious control, you have the energy of the manufacturer to create. Having the right environment for you is important, so concentrate now on creating that space.
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