The Manifestation of Merriment, an Illusion or Reality? Does it Matter?

by Lucille Bosco

During the festive month of December, the planetary stars and their mythological characterizations appeal to our sense of generosity of Spirit and play. The planet Jupiter governs the astrological sign of Sagittarius. The three planets; Sun, Mercury and Venus will be transiting in the sign of Sagittarius. When describing the core meaning of Sagittarius, the word “Sage” comes to mind. The fire of Sagittarius ignites Spirit and warms our hearts, especially when the Goddess Venus is involved. People’s hearts seem more open and generous. Optimism becomes contagious. What an altruistic virus to catch!

Centaur the Wounded Healer will offer his services as the Archer with his bow and arrow infused with the essential oil of Truth. These Sacred Teachings are available to all, for they are our inheritance from ancient civilizations.

December 6th is the date of the Full Moon in the mutable air sign of Gemini. This particular combination of Sun in Sagittarius and Moon in Gemini sets up an intellectually and intriguing opposition for the holidays. On the cosmic wheel of evolutionary consciousness, Gemini is the first attempt at reasoning.

Sagittarius is the last of the fire signs who has taken the acquired knowledge of our minds to a higher consciousness for the purpose of unification of humanity as a whole. So, in essence, the exchange of ideas will definitely be lively and hopefully will end with a singing rendition of “Joy to the World.”

Soon after, on December 8th the planet, Jupiter, goes retrograde while stationed in the sign of Leo. For some of us, this could provide an opportunity to experience the heartfelt meaning of the holidays by filling it with authentic generosity instead of an awkward feeling of obligation. Stop shopping and start living the true meaning of this season of connection.

As we enter the period of the Winter Solstice on December 21st there is a feeling of inward movement, followed by a time of hibernation. A time for penetrating the depth of our soul that is waiting patiently in the shadows. Some might misconstrue the somber energies as depression, when in actuality it is the influence from the planet Saturn, also known as Father Time who is slowing the tempo of our body, mind and spirit.

The Sun (fire) and New Moon (water) will join Mercury (air), Venus (air) and Pluto (transmutation of energy) who have been stationed in the earth sign of Capricorn. Saturn is the governing planet for Capricorn. Whenever there are multiple planets transiting the same sign it increases the effect of that elemental expression. Capricorn is dark and dense. It demands structure. This seasonal cosmic soup needs to simmer in our imaginations in order to… “separate the subtle from the gross”….as we become our own Alchemist (MacCoun, p.52).

On December 23rd, Centaur, the Archer (Sag) comes along with his bow and arrow lit with the magnificent fire to melt through the lead structure of Saturn. We are now at the core of our being. The natural law of integration leads to a natural progression of a breakdown in order to have a breakthrough. Rest and Relaxation will be the gift of this season. Christmas Eve arrives on the 24th still laden with the seriousness of Capricorn only to be tempered by the dreaminess of Neptune in Pisces and the coolness of the moon in Aquarius.

The final note to be played on New Year’s Eve is up to you. With the moon in Taurus it is best to satisfy all your senses. My recommendation is to feed your soul and that will naturally lift your Spirit.

MAY YOUR HOLIDAYS BE FILLED WITH MERRIMENT AND LOVE!

WISHING YOU A REWARDING NEW YEAR!

With Warmest Gratitude,

WHITEHAWK MEDICINE WOMAN