January
•1: Birthday of folkorist Sir James Frazier, 1854
•4: New Moon
•4: Partial solar eclipse
•13: Last of Austria's witchcraft laws repealed in 1787
•19: Full moon -- Cold Moon at 9:22 pm
•19: Birthday of Dorothy Clutterbuck
•25: Birthday of poet Robert Burns, 1759
•25: Up Helly Aa celebration, Shetland Islands, Scotland
•30: Birthday of Z Budapest, founder of Dianic Wicca
•30 - Feb. 2: Roman celebration of Februalia
Greetings and Bright Blessings!
Happy 2012! This year could not get here soon enough! 2012 heralds many new changes to come. The age of Aquarius is said to bring about a new consciousness to humanity that will enable mankind to get off of their “Self-Destruct” mission. During the Age of Aquarius, the dominant paradigm is that of the Water Bearer. Aquarius is ruled by both Uranus and (to a lesser degree) Saturn, so Aquarian, Uranian, and Saturnian qualities will determine the direction that the Earth will take, over the next 2 millennia! Aquarius is all about making the world a better place. Having a strong social conscience, combined with a innovative, visionary intelligence, Aquarius can really make it happen, too!
Aquarius is compassionate and caring, but also eccentric and unbound by convention. Aquarius values progress and technologies that can revolutionize the world. The Struggle Between Saturn and Uranus is still here. Saturn was the ancient ruler of Aquarius. Uranus is the modern and future ruler. They are still engaged in some battle over turf. Saturn, even in its good qualities, is somewhat grim. Saturn is sensible, stern, strict, grave, formal, and forbidding. Saturn is all about rules, authority, propriety. Saturn values discipline (self- and other), caution, and prudence.Uranus symbolizes a rebellious spirit, individualistic, unwilling to accept rules and limitations. Uranus energy is passionate, spontaneous, tempestuous, brilliant, innovative, and revolutionary. Uranus is not interested in outside authority, propriety, or imposed customs.Uranus is like the rebellious teenager, not willing to blindly accept his parents' rules or beliefs, determined to find his own truth, to make his own way.
While it seems at first glance that Saturn and Uranus are completely
opposing forces (and in many ways they are), it is also worth noting that
without some of the stabilizing self-control and respect from Saturn,
Uranus can't achieve the best of his potential. How does this influence the
Age of Aquarius.. We will naturally extend kindness, compassion, and care
to all beings, as we can perceive ourselves to all be one consciousness.
This means... peace on Earth ,an end to poverty ,an end to slavery in all
Forms, true justice reigns , harmony and respect are the common mindset.
We will leave behind "the superstition of materialism" (as Deepak Chopra so aptly calls it), understanding at last that we have no need for material possessions and money when we can manifest what we need, and when all humans take care of one another!
Magic and Love to All
Lady Lindora H.Ps.
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