I had a very powerful Imbolc ceremony this year. Perhaps it is because the flames of so many of our hearts have been low that the need to light the inner fires seemed more important this year.
I felt Brighid’s presence in a way that I havent in years, and it was like being bathed in a golden honey light of warmth and healing . I sent this energy out to all I know and also lit the flames of each of my chakras ( energy centers) one by one to renew for the year.
May all who are in need be blessed and uplifted during this time of great changes and transformation, and may the flames of our hearts burn bright and strong within us.
The glyph for the sign of Capricorn represents a goat with a fish tail. Recently Ive been thinking about this dual aspect of the sign , and how the understanding of it may be utilized.
In early December we come from the benevolent hearty philosophical energies of Sagittarius, which encourage us eat drink and be merry as well as embrace spiritual optimism and ” peace on earth goodwill toward all” . As we move into the sign of Capricorn there is a seriousness that begins to creep in, for Capricorn is ruled by Saturn the taskmaster of structures, foundations, rules and laws and social mores. But there is a netherworld of the dreamtime at the beginning of Capricorn , at solstice, which I liken to the fish tail, the mystical aspect that takes us into our deeper spirit and also the unconscious mind where dreams and manifestation are born. Capricorn is the sign of manifesting and accomplishing on the physical plane. It is the goat that scales the heights of the mountain, but it is in the dreamtime where the creative spark must begin. So if we give ourselves time to dream reflect and meditate during the dark , we can potentially tap into our soul’s plan for the coming year , therefore aligning ourselves with a higher purpose .
I believe this is a crucial part of the Capricorn energy, because as the month progresses those Capricorn hooves will hit the ground running, as we are compelled to make New Year’s resolutions, clear our homes , and begin to initiate new projects. But what will be the direction of our goals and desires be and where will they lead us? If we have connected with our highest self we can trust the outcome will be for the highest good.
If not, we may find we are creating the same patterns, habits from previous years that may not have served us in the past. This is the process of evolution in ourselves, the choice to change through higher guidance.
In many spiritual traditions around the world this is a time to light the light of spirit, to renew our hearts and souls in the dark of winter. During this particularly challenging time it is even more important and significant to do so. We stand at a crossroads for our planet, for humanity.
Pluto and Saturn in Capricorn have brought the promised upheaval in the earth and our societal structures , and as in the devil card in the tarot, Capricorn in its lowest aspect represents spirit divorced from matter.
These Capricorn energies in their highest aspect can be a new structure from which to build a new world manifestation of healing and inclusiveness, respect for the environment and for all sentient beings.
We have also seen the playing out of the dark aspect of Neptune in Pisces :deception, illusion , confusion, but the other side is inspiration ,illumination and transcendence if we can hold our spiritual focus in the maelstrom.
We stand before the new promise of Saturn and Jupiter moving into Aquarius, the sign of global community, humanitarianism, scientific innovation and a call to the highest aspects of being.
Each of us must light the lights in our own way according to our own path , but light the lights we must to bring this change about. Each of us has a gift of light to share that is unique and significant however it may be expressed.
A “Christmas Star” will appear on solstice, December 21st that has not been seen in 800 years- Jupiter (Blessings and expansion) and Saturn( structures and foundations) in Aquarius appearing as one giant star of light .
Let this be a beacon of hope for us , that even in the deepest dark the light does shine.
