December 18-24 2023 The Winter Solstice arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the longest night of the year. To be truly in tune with the flow of the first day of winter we need to stand back and take notice. The energy is withdrawn now, the real action is internal.
This day has been celebrated by cultures all over the world, festivals and ceremonies honoring the darkness and calling the light. Astrologers look at the charts of the Solstice to get a feel for what is in store for the upcoming season. Winter is a time withdrawal. The light is diminished and it seems as though everything stops growing. But those seeds are there beneath the surface gathering the energy to burst forth with the increased light of spring.
Use this time to be receptive to promptings from within about what to create for your greater good. Now, as the Sun enters Capricorn, we have an opportunity to get a hold of what is of true and lasting value to us. As the Sun travels through Capricorn we can get in touch with our deep, reflective, enterprising selves.
All the celebrating and obligation that fill this time of year run directly counter to our bodies innate wisdom. We need to be focused within, searching our hearts. Jim Ewing, author and Southern Cherokee Tribe Elder writes about the Winter Solstice:
"Among the Iroquois, it was a time of dreaming. Rather than staying up all night to celebrate the dawn, the People of the Longhouse turned in early, to sleep, to dream. As Mother Night reigned supreme, in dreaming they walked between the worlds of light and darkness, gathering great meaning from what The Great Mystery illuminated for them. At first light, the entire tribe would gather and each tribal member -- men, women, to the smallest child -- would stand and relate what visions they saw on this special night. The dreams would be discussed at length by the entire tribe for each vision's meaning -- for the individual, about the world, for the tribe. Sigmund Freud wasn't the first to explore or discover the importance of nightly dreaming any more than Columbus "discovered" the New World. For, the Iroquois practiced this annual event for 1,000 years before the first European set foot on these shores. French Jesuit missionaries in the 1600s marveled at the Iroquois' annual event, writing about them in letters and journals, especially the aspect of the tribe "acting out" various dreams."
Though we may not have a tribe to share our sleep time visions with, we could make an attempt to watch our dreams tonight. Share what you remember with a loved one, or your journal. Our intention to be receptive and contemplative will bring great insight and plant the seeds of new direction.
Mercury moves back into Sagittarius on Saturday. During the retrograde take time to Reflect. In fact, any 'Re' you can think of would be beneficial in the next few weeks: Redo, re-decorate, re-vise, re-member, re-create, re-alize, replace, remove -you get the point. This Sagittarius energy is seeking the truth to bring along on its quest for freedom and joy.
Be sure to capture you true hearts desire in some form of art to remind you often what you are aiming for. What can come with you into your big bright future and what will you leave behind?
This is your life: INjoy
Horoscopes by AI
Aries: The energetic fire within you, Aries, burns brightly this season. Embrace the winter solstice as an opportunity to channel your passion into creative endeavors. Seek warmth in the company of loved ones and allow your flame to inspire those around you. As the days grow shorter, let your inner fire illuminate the path ahead.
Taurus: Grounded and steadfast, Taurus, this winter solstice encourages you to connect with your roots. Take time to appreciate the simple pleasures of the season—warm beverages, cozy blankets, and the company of dear friends. Embrace the stillness of winter as a chance to cultivate inner peace and nurture the bonds that anchor you.
Gemini: Curiosity drives you
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