The ‘Light of Life’, Spirit Sun, is passing through a heavenly karmic
gate that entails a cosmic initiation into ‘group’ consciousness, by
entering Capricorn at 15:12GMT, December 21st, marking Winter Solstice
in the north, Summer Solstice in the south. When the Sun reaches this
turning point in its cycle – as it does twice a year – Great Spirit
provides an incentive for us all to peacefully relax in a momentary
3-day 'gap', just like 'the gap' in meditation which happens in-between
the ‘out breath’, and before the inhalation of prana with the ‘in
breath’, as Sol = 'Sun', and Stittum = 'stoppage' or standing still.
These next three days are a therefore a celestial pause to honour the
LoveLight (within), presenting the perfect opportunity to rest in the
sacred lotus of the heart-mind and stop, assess, and release past (life)
conditioning and (karmic) habits, letting go of pain and negativity, in
order to liberate, heal and transform all that no longer serves our
Divine purpose. On Christmas day the ‘New Light King is reBorn’ and the
Sun starts to change direction once again, inhaling solar energy and
bringing Golden Light into the collective consciousness. Take note: when
you consciously breathe in positivity and exhale dark thoughts and
feelings, you’ll be surprised at how much stronger and confident you
will feel, instinctively lighthearted, able to radiate the LoveLight. _/\_
Remember that Goddess of Love, Venus, also begins her retrograde dance
in Capricorn making this SOLstice a poingant time for relationships. For
this is when the initiation into the light of consciousness becomes
personal, learning to love ‘self’ at the same time becoming a world
server.
A sensitive Moon now in Sun-ruled Leo also suggests we can now play and have fun, even when elevating consciousness. _/♥\_
So enjoy! ~> Happy Solstice! & Thanks for sharing. Thanks also
to unknown artist for beautiful image of Shantideva, 8th century
Himalayan Saint, on a Golden Lotus. Shantideva wrote 'The Bodhisattva's
Way of Life'; and one of his prayers is also our modern day Bodhisattva,
H.H. Dalai Lama's, favourites:
"For as long as space endures,
and for as long as living beings remain, until then may I too abide to
dispel the misery of the world" - Shantideva's prayer _/♥\_
Did
you feel a release, or at the very least a tug towards liberation in
your heart during and after that full-power center-of-the-galaxy full
m00n? So that with a freer Anahata heart-chakra the direction of the
heart is clearer ~> ~> towards LOVE.
With dynamic Mars now in Libra for 8 months, peace, love & unity rules in all affairs - as does dialogue and mediation. ☮ Even LOVE Goddess Venus goes
retrograde at this Saturday's winter SOLstice, 21st December, when an
initiation into self-love begins, and consciousness elevates. In this we
have a choice, however, as both Libra and Venus are signs of
relationship balance, harmony and decision making. All the while the
Solstice Leo Moon will highlight individual power preparing to emerge
triumphant, to shine like the Solstice Sun with a return of the New
Light King.
Meanwhile, Cancer Moon doubles the emphasis upon
home-sweet-home; and a Moon conjunct the cosmic Guru, Jupiter opposite
Venus, warns to not go overboard (comfort eating, for example) whilst at
the same time appreciating the love, spiritual friends, and good times
we already share. ॐ_/♥\_
~H.H. the 17th Karmapa~
" Our own
positive qualities can be a rich source of joy for us. Even if we have
just one altruistic thought, this is a cause to be deeply happy. We have
ample resources for happiness in the bounty of our own mind......."
The Queen of the Heavens & Moon Goddess conjoin today, 5th
December, in Capricorn: This is a practical combination for
relationships - while most everyone could feel the need for some kind of
constancy and/or stability at home, at work, or even in the mind. In
esoteric astrology, Venus is the hierarchical ruler of Capricorn,
teaching that what we strive for is best served
for the whole – not just for personal gain or ambition: In the sign of
the Sea-Goat, Love Goddess Venus reveals how to love our work and work
at love as both, love & work, demand steadfast responsibility and
commitment to benefit others, with personal discipline and patience.
From the astronomical point of view, Venus is now the brightest light
in the Western sky, to the left of a slither of silver light from a
growing Moon. As the Moon moves quickly, growing into full on the 17th
December, the now brilliant and seductive Night Star, Venus, is slowing,
as the Goddess of LOVE is about to enter her retrograde dance at
Solstice (Yule) 21st December. This means Venus will become hidden from
Earth's view, going deep into the underworld - to learn the difference
between desire and love - before emerging as a morning star January the
11th, regaining forward motion at CandleMas (Imbolc) Feb 1st. By
Valentine’s Day 2014, the Love Goddess will be shining at her best as
'The Light Bearer', a rosy Morning Star. __/\__ ☼☆•*¨*•.¸¸ ☆
Cast your mind back to Jan-Feb 2006, this is the last time Venus was
retrograde in Capricorn, and see how this ☆ five-pointed star dance ☆ of
the Love Goddess might unfold in your own life. (Venus has made 5
retrogrades (20 months apart over 8 years) to form a celestial pentagram
since 2006).
With Love and thanks to unknown artist for Purple 5-Star Mandala ☆
