Why is this Winter Solstice so Important?

@photo courtesy of CNN.com

The Winter Solstice is often a time of reflection. Winter in our journey symbolizes resting, retreating and hibernating. It is a time of quiet reflection.

But this solstice is significant for many reasons. Because from a spiritual place, Jupiter is the sign of expansion and it is moving from our work planet of Capricorn (if you have made major work moves this past year you have Capricorn to in part thank for that). Jupiter is now shifting into Aquarius. As a fellow spiritual guide reflected….the “Age of Aquarius” is upon us.

Astronomy & Science

For many scientists, it has been hundreds of years since Jupiter and Saturn have circled so closely together. Although Jupiter and Saturn often are seen conjunct roughly every 20 years, the significance of this particular conjunction is that we haven’t seen these two planets this close since the time of Galileo.[1]

Astrology

This conjunction will be an opening of new beginnings, new connections and abundance in your social connections and networks. Expect expansion in all areas connected with Aquarius. It has been 200 years since both Jupiter AND Saturn are in Aquarius so expect the unexpected. Saturn will be shifting into Aquarius for 26 years and Jupiter will be in the sign of Aquarius for the next year….exciting stuff.

What does this solstice bring?

This particular solstice rather than just being time of reflection is a time that the universe is powering up all of us. We are all up-leveling in our growth.

But we are also getting to activate and align with our biggest visions.

This is the time to let go of what is NOT serving you and dig deeper on what you want to bring into the world.

[1] https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/21/world/christmas-star-jupiter-saturn-solstice-scn-trnd/index.html: "Alignments between these two planets are rather rare, occurring once every 20 years or so, but this conjunction is exceptionally rare because of how close the planets will appear to one another," said astronomer Patrick Hartigan, a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University in Houston, in a statement.