The excitement grows
as we anticipate the plans for this Holiday Season. The reasons we celebrate
this time of year are based upon many symbols of faith and fantasy. The
Winter Solstice has long been a time of celebration in the northern hemisphere.
The Judeo-Christian religious tradition will come to mind for many. For
others the idea of the Good Saint Nicholas symbolized as Santa Claus,
represents giving gifts to loved ones and also to those less fortunate
in our community. This time of generosity and celebration is based also
on the Astrological symbolism of Sagittarius and Capricorn.
Sagittarius is a
symbol for the way we connect to our personal philosophy and the expression
of that belief through our religious convictions. The planet Jupiter is
associated with Sagittarius and its place in our personal charts will
often show where we are most optimistic, enthusiastic, generous and likely
to express the spiritual/philosophical side of life.
On December 22,
2003 the Sun will enter the sign Capricorn. This not only adds the
symbolism of the Father and family but represents the Ultimate Authority
and in religious terms, God in some form. It is appropriate to honor
the birth of Jesus, the Christ during this time. Many religious services
are filled with people of all ages as if returning to the Father or
family Patriarch as a sign of respect and devotion.
The Holiday Season
is represented by the polarity of Cancer/Capricorn. Our family has at
its core, the Mother and Father. Our response is heavily influenced by
a response to the feelings associated with home and family. Within each
of us is an urge and a need to be nurtured, cared for, a desire to soak
up the unconditional love that is associated with the Mother principle.
The balancing urge comes from a longing for a sense of stability, structure,
firm but caring discipline and instruction about how the world works that
is imbedded in the Father, Saturn, and Capricorn symbolism.
When circumstances
prevent us from establishing the connection to these needs, it turns the
holiday time into one of sadness and loneliness. For anyone fortunate
enough to be embraced by family, it is appropriate to remember those separated
from family and friends, with phone calls, cards, letters, and gifts to
brighten an otherwise difficult time. It is through our connection to
our hearts and the love that pours forth, that the true meaning of the
season is expressed.
Blessings, Louise
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