Winter Solstice New Moon in Sagittarius December 21 The Sun and Moon join at 6° Sagittarius at around sunset on Sunday, December 21. It is from here that the Sun will again move in its northern course and the days begin to get longer in the northern hemisphere. This new Moon solstice occurs just at the degree which points the way to our galactic center. It is Sagittarius and specifically the nakshatra called Mula, the root. During this time of year, in our current era, we experience this pull toward the center of our galaxy, toward our roots and origin, at the winter solstice. Mula is ruled by the planet Ketu, the headless shadow planet who is bound for liberation. In a certain sense, we can call this a combination new Sun, new Moon where in the quiet and dark, we can settle into stillness and contact the source of who we are, lose our heads and our minds and re-set our course. Joining the Moon and Sun in Sagittarius are Venus and Mercury, with Venus leading the way after her recent rebirth experience. The delicate, diplomatic, flexible and creative combination of Venus and Mercury are a lovely and friendly buffer for this tender new Moon that requests that we descend to the depths of our soul. The day preceding this conjunction, from the evening of December 20, is amavasya, the day when the Moon wanes completely. It is a good day for withdrawal from important worldly activity in favor of stillness. Perhaps this is a good plan for the upcoming holiday activities. Consider planning for some calm reflection and rest during the weekend of December 20-21. And then enjoy the holiday season as the Moon waxes, joining exalted Mars December 23-25 and aspecting its own sign of Cancer holding Jupiter. Jupiter in the retrograde/exalted state may bring up unexpected but inevitable outcomes as it aspects Moon and Mars during Christmas celebrations. As we head toward new year, the planets hold their places as the Moon moves forward, through Pisces and a meeting with Ketu on December 27-29. And then into exaltation in Taurus as the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2014. Well wishes to you and yours this holiday season.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:53:16 +0000
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