Transformation looms as the age of Aquarius enters

By now many of you will be aware that tomorrow, Monday 21 December, is significant on the astrological calendar. Here in the southern hemisphere, we celebrate the Summer solstice (longest day and shortest night) while our neighbours in the north, mark the day as the start of the Winter solstice (shortest day and longest night).

So, just what are the planets up to? It all revolves around Saturn and Jupiter which are moving out of earth sign Capricorn and into the fixed air sign Aquarius and will sit there for most of next year. These two planets meet every 20 years, but this, according to the experts, is the first time since 1623 that they will be in such close range to each other. In fact, we will be able to see them in the night sky and their proximity to each other is being referred to by none other than NASA as the Christmas Star. So, if you look southwest after sunrise on Monday, 21 December, you should be able to see them twinkling in the sky.

Astrologists claim that these two planets’ trip into Aquarius indicates that we appear to be moving away from old structures and towards a time where we start working together as communities to achieve our goals. It’s all about social activism for the greater good. This period of time, it is predicted, will be all about learning how each of us individually can contribute to the world around us. This could be in collaboration with others on social issues like the protection of the environment for example. It’s all about working together and enjoying the collective benefits of that work.

No one can deny that 2020 has been an extremely difficult year. We have had to make a lot of choices and will need to keep doing so until the door on this year finally closes. Now is the time that we focus on our spiritual selves and the challenges that come our way to help us grow and strive towards enlightenment. With this change in our skies and a move into the energy of transformation, we are urged to harness and fine-tune our intuition and use that to guide us through the changes that are coming our way. This shift of energy that is predicted for 21 December will be felt by many and it is vital that we hold onto our power and not allow energies to become scattered. We are being called upon to keep our energy filled with joy, peace, and gratitude and to surround ourselves with like-minded souls to spread this energy across the globe.

Helping us along the way are archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Uriel who will be there to support us through the solstice and energy transformation. This new energy will encourage us to reach our spiritual potential and together work on creating a new earth where we strive to live in harmony and align ourselves with peace, truth, and love.

Taking a look at the tarot cards that can help through this time of transformation and change, the following cards stepped forward.

Temperance – She helps us cope with change. Temperance strengthens our willpower and helps us face the struggles that are coming our way. Temperance also reminds us to take the best aspects of this past year and to find creative uses for them in the new era into which we are moving. She reminds us to pay attention to the experiences we have and to gain an understanding of their place in our lives. She encourages us to move away from rigid ways of thinking, to be more flexible and to work on creating balance and harmony in our lives.

The Wheel of Fortune - This card warns us that we are heading for some great changes and urges us to make the most of it. It teaches us endurance and fortitude and how to analyse situations and make decisions accordingly. It can help us to keep our psychic balance in the midst of the changes around us. As the wheel turns with change and transformation, it urges us to get ready to roll with the punches of life, to assess how past events are affecting our present attitudes and behaviour, and to look out for unexpected opportunities. It is the time now to tune into our own, others, and the environment's natural cycles and act in harmony with them.

And lastly, but by no means the least, we take a look at some of the crystal energies that we can rely on to help us through this auspicious time.

Botswana Agate - Is known traditionally known as the stone of change. It helps us see the positive in the ebbs and flows of daily life and also acts as a source of strength and protection.

Smoky Quartz – Will block negative energy around us and transmute it into positive energy. I

t will keep us grounded as things change around us and within us.

Amethyst – Is the traditional master healer crystal and helps soothes us mentally, emotionally, and physically. It will help us tune into our intuition which is what we need to guide us through the transformation.

Howlite - Is a very calming stone, and helps to reduce any stress or anxiety that can occur during times of change.

Labradorite – Is a stone of intuition and connection to your higher self. When looking for guidance during times of change this is a great stone to have near you.

Citrine - Is a stone of abundance, personal power and helps to release fears and increase motivation.

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