Thursday 22 December 2011

Thursday 22 December 2011

*Calm Intelligence Gaining Control*

The sun has entered Capricorn, in other words the winter solstice has occurred. Among the multiple, indeed dazzlingly confusing, cycles with which we as human beings on Terra are engaged, this is one of them: the "four corners of the year" as I have called them. Charts set up for the moment of each solstice or equinox can be valuable as showing trends for the coming period. But I in general do not use them at this point. So many techniques in astrology are veritable and true; each astrologer has to choose the ones which have worked most consistently for him.

Since April of 2010 Saturn and Jupiter have been having their once-in-20-years opposition. This is a major turning point in individual lives, yours, mine, everyone's. Of course it is different in each case, but the pattern is there. What has been changing in your life since then? Is it now at a point where you can get firmer control of the change? Jupiter turns direct on Christmas day itself, and from then on this aspect will diminish (although you will still be dealing with it until the end of April, two years from its beginning). Some big changes in your life, of the past two years, are worthy of conscious review this holiday season. The next twenty years may be set in their mold to a large degree.

[The above may not be repeated, so it is well to remember it if you can, and work with it.]

Rapid alternations and connections, changes, are happening today while the moon conjoins Mercury in Sagittarius. This could be travel for some, or local "travel," errands and communications. You may be mediating between differing individuals, groups, and attitudes.

"White magic" is basically the ability to stick with an ethical course through thick and thin, and rely upon the Highest to sustain you. You may be doing this in more than one way. Very few human beings practice "black magic" consciously, but many are pushed and pulled in their raw unevolved emotions by black magicians on the inner planes. It is well to pull away from what seems wrong before you get enveloped in it.

Writing and speaking can be done with great facility and success. This is partly to please those connected with your home or a temporary living situation. Ultimately it is an expression of your basic career or mission.

Seeing into possibilities quickly will help. You get flags on the way, showing the right course, if you are alert to them.

Persevering is essential, even if some individuals have disappointed or forsaken you. There could be mutual assistance between yourself and someone kind and well-meaning. What you fail to gain immediately, temporarily, is less important than the deep purposes to which you adhere.

{Thursday} *Calm Intelligence Gaining Control*

Cosmic Piper