The winter solstice of 2012 has come and gone. Much has been written
and even more has been discussed about what this time in human history
is all about. Is it an awakening of higher consciousness? Clearly it
wasn’t the Armageddon. Does that mean it’s the “new age?” The mind’s
contemplation about what any of this means is of minor importance relative
to how it feels.
Indeed some people feel higher and higher
vibrations within the incalculable strata otherwise known as human
consciousness, while others feel relatively unchanged from where they
were a year ago. Regardless of where you fall on this spectrum, the
new moon in Capricorn (on 1/11/13 at 11:43 AM PST) offers a substantial
opportunity to align your self and restructure
your life in accordance with your intentions.
The constellation of Capricorn is hosting many planets at the moment. In addition to the Sun and Moon, so too Mercury, Pluto and Venus are transiting through the sign of wisdom and authority. Capricorn knows the mysteries of sacred geometry and how to work with the planet and her resources in ways that preserve life as well as Earth. Capricorn recognizes when it is time for the rules to change and how to effectively institute new ways of relating with energy as it arises, administering it for the highest good of all concerned and accommodating it with the natural evolution of life.
When you pay attention and are honest with your self, what is and is not in alignment with your natural evolution is crystal clear. Capricorn’s ruling planet is Saturn, the Lord of Karma, reminds us to respect our selves and our time. In the grand scheme of things, we’re only on this planet for a moment... so there isn’t a moment to waste. Saturn’s transit through transformational Scorpio creates an environment that encourages you to transmute all your out-dated ego-structures, habits and attachments into a design complicit with your natural truth. If you refuse to let go, Saturn will intensify the heat until you have no choice. Add this to your 2013 intentions... I relinquish my sentimental attachment to learning things the hard way.
If you sat down and set your intentions on January 1, great. If you didn’t, no worries. Friday’s new moon lunar cycle is the momentous wave you want to drop in on. Every new moon creates conditions that are ripe for initiating actions. The first new moon of 2013 has the added bonus of an excess of affirming energy floating through our collective consciousness. Hundreds of millions of resolutions have been written down or spoken or meditated on. This aspiring energy is frequently disregarded at the first sign of resistance. Most people forget the fundamental law of physics that states every action (affirming energy) has an equal and opposite reaction (denying energy) and thus lose sight of their lofty aims the moment resistance arises to challenge them. This affirming energy continues advancing forward, available to anyone who has the discipline to stay focused, remember their aim and remain steadfast in completing the tasks at hand. Tap into this momentum. Imagine you have a strong wind at your back while cruising downhill on your titanium road bike, with a fat injection of steroids to fuel you to the finish line... cue Lance Armstrong.
As the disgraced seven-time winner of the Tour de France would undoubtedly agree, it’s not all rainbows and lolli-pops in our solar system right now. Uranus’ ongoing (and seemingly never ending) square aspect with Pluto, along with Mars’ square aspect with Saturn and Jupiter’s square aspect with Neptune, means the heaviest hitters in the game are pulling no punches. We feel all this friction as agitation, frustration and contraction. All the things to which you’re reacting, even the ones you feel adamantly justified in, are nothing more than the rigid structure of your ego refusing to let go. That’s the contraction you’re feeling. That’s what causes you to react with increased frustration. I’m not suggesting you’re wrong to react to the ills of the world, the irritants in your life and all the BS you smell in the lies perpetuated throughout these ravaged lands. I’m simply acknowledging it’s not you reacting. It’s your ego, with all its likes and dislikes, myths, attitudes, and gestalts running the show and putting you to sleep every time you react.
The irony is the friction of denying energy, which is unavoidable, happens to aldo be exactly what we want. It allows you to double-down on the energy you’re channeling into the seed of your deepest intentions. While the reactionary nature of the ego fights this energy instead of creating alchemy with it, the true Self embraces this friction and transmutes it into the energy you need to complete the many contributions you incarnated to create.
Here’s the all-star line up. Look at it like a fantasy-league, with each archetypal player at your beck and call...
~ The Sun in Capricorn focuses the essence of your being into your new structure.
~ The Moon in Capricorn remembers to remain objective with great discipline when emotions arise.
~ Mercury conjunct the Sun and Moon in Capricorn aligns the cognitive mind to listen to the frequency of your heart and align your thoughts accordingly.
~ Venus conjunct Pluto in Capricorn restructures how and what you’re attracting into your life.
~ Mars in Aquarius energizes your inner warrior for the betterment of the world.
~ Jupiter in Gemini (retrograde for just three more weeks!) expands you beyond all previous limitations in your mind.
~ Saturn in Scorpio aligns your inner-alchemist with your authentic contribution to the world.
~ Uranus in Aries revolutionizes our freedom to listen to our intuition.
~ Neptune in Pisces, conjunct Chiron, heals the wounds of humanity with unconditional love of the universe.
~ Pluto conjunct Venus in Capricorn destroys the ego-structures so the heart can create and express truth in love.
While I remain of the opinion that the year doesn't really start until the spring equinox, I am also aware there exists a wonderful opportunity to plant seeds now that will blossom new structures in the seasons ahead. Keep in mind we're
still in the heart of winter. Let the shakti build in meditation and
preparation as opposed to running around like you have to conquer the
world tomorrow. Another note-worthy shift will arrive January 30, when
expansive Jupiter goes direct after several months retrograde. Come
February, the waves will be building stronger and stronger. Plan now
where and how you want to drop in and ride them towards spring.
In gratitude for your unique contribution to our collective awakening...
Stellar blessings,
Ryan
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