21 June, 2013 Moon in Scorpio I have a dear Scorpio friend in town this weekend from Wellington, NZ. We’ll be eating a lot, drinking a lot, catching up and no doubt exchanging remember whens. Which brings me neatly to…Read more →
Tag: Winter Solstice
Seasonal Astrology – Winter: Bare Trees
Winter’s cold, short days winnow out the weak from the strong, the complainers from the doers. And those born under winter’s constellations serve a similar, tonic function.
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Sun in Capricorn – The Winter Solstice & the Treadmill Resolution
A Christmas Carol Ghost of Christmas PresentOn the 21st December, 2012 the Sun traveller moves country, as it does every month. This time it takes a firm, determined step onto the foothills of Cardinal earth sign Capricorn’s mountain ranges…
The Winter Solstice Yod 2012 – Pointing Fingers
I’m aching for the light. Warm tendrils of sun kissing my skin alive enticing my freckles to come out to play. Soft fluffy clouds, blue, blue sky and acre upon acre of daffodils. I miss the scent of spring and … Continue reading →The …
The Capricorn New Moon December 2011 ‘Seeking Embodiment’ + Solstice Meaning
The following is taken from the New Moon report in ECLIPSE Newsletter; to see the full report, please subscribe! The 24th sees a New Moon at 2 Capricorn 34 at 10:06 AM PST. We’ll give ourselves slightly more than the usual two degree orb, which b…
Astrology and Mythology: Saturn’s Story and Saturnalia
Saturn is one of those planets that people have a hard time wrapping their head around. After all, what good is hardship and limitations? Why would we embrace difficulty and want? What good does this planet do in our lives? … Continue reading →
Celtic Astrology–The Symbolism of the Winter Solstice
The entrance of the Sun into the last of the Cardinal signs had a special significance to the ancient Celts. While this time is the start of the sign of Capricorn for us, in the Celtic lunar calendar this event … Continue reading →
Full Moon in Gemini–The Long Nights Moon
The last time it happened was in 1991. The next time it will happen is in 2094. This rare is astronomical and astrological event is a total lunar eclipse that falls on the Winter Solstice. Nasa tells us that the … Continue reading →
The Astrology of Christmas: Winter Solstice Traditions
Our Christmas traditions, the Christmas Tree and Mistletoe go back our ancient roots as a species. Wikipedia reports the Christmas Tree was a tradition tied to the Winter Solistice as far back as the Chaldean culture. From Wikipedia: “In the … Continue reading →