Month: December 2023

The Winter Solstice is known as the shortest day of the year (also the longest night of the year) and in latin the word ‘Solstice’ literally means “sun” (sol) “to stand still” (sistere)

A solstice is an event that occurs when the Sun appears to reach its most northerly or southerly excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere.
 
You may feel you are giving too much and need a break. It may be time to truly listen to your inner voice as well as to others and not just to those who may reinforce your point of view. Beware when you do this, as you may be feeling very stuck and very impatient. You may be looking for quick, easy solutions and there is a danger you may place your confidence with the wrong people. While it’s wonderful that you are so devoted to your cause, you may have to ask yourself, “Am I doing this to make me feel better or to help other people feel better?” There maybe some deep heartache that you would rather not deal with and helping others can be a distraction? You have some amazing ideas and can bring out the best in others, but all the time you feel in conflict with yourself, this may be reflected back to you and you may feel in a conflict zone. So, give yourself a break and be kind to yourself as well as to others ….

You are great at starting things and can generate a great deal through your thoughts and emotions. Your sensitivity and vulnerability can also help you to overcome great odds, potentially helping others along the way. Beware however that hiding heartache and emotion can leave you feeling confused. It may be key  that you establish boundaries, while also expressing your feelings, without taking events personally. Try also to stay focussed on your goal, as when you do, you can be a great organiser. Be grateful for your drive, as this push can keep you going and help you push through lots of ups and downs along the way and can help you to see your  sensitivity as the great strength it is.

You may want to take a break from looking after everyone else as you may feel beset by obstacles and there may be a massive struggle to be independent and self-confident. This may bring up lots of emotion and you may decide to focus on doing what you want to do, ideally using your relentless determination, to turn things around. If so, try not to close yourself off. Have faith in yourself and stay true to who you are. Stop looking for perfection and learn to own your strength while remaining open to new and different ideas. Above all, remember to laugh and have fun along the way.

Your thoughts and plans may be detailed and far-reaching and you may be in it for the long haul. You may be very persistence and when things are not working out well, this can cause problems. You can make great demands on others as well as yourself, so you need to recognise when others are unable or unwilling to change and tailor your expectations accordingly. You may be holding on too tightly to a structure that has gone and may at times have to let go and trust, allowing regeneration to happen. At times like these it is important to see things as others do, try also to stay focussed rather than become scattered. Know that you don’t have to be in charge for everything to come right. Rather than get caught up with feeling lots of emotion that you may find difficult to express, consider the feelings of others. You have an opportunity to learn a great deal, if you look from a new perspective and potentially work with others more creatively.

You like to focus on the here and now, on what is substantive and solid. You like to get to the bottom of things and may be able to see with crystal clear vision exactly what’s standing in the way of progress. You may feel it’s down to you to change things for the better, as others may appear not to see what is obvious to you and this may cause you great frustration. If so, it may be important you establish boundaries and don’t take on too much. Try also to be more patient, engage with the bigger picture, remember you always have a choice in how you respond and that change is guaranteed. Try to trust the process, lighten up and let fun and laughter move your world too.

You have an amazing imagination that may at times feel stifled by reality. It is important that you stay positive and grounded, reaching for the stars with your feet firmly on the ground. Be decisive and try not to make things too complicated. Find the courage to be yourself and do things in your own way, even though this may bring up lots of emotion. Know that when you focus your energies you can achieve great things, so follow your passion and try not to get side-tracked so easily. Learn to say no and choose who you help, rather than give in to anyone who asks or is in trouble.

You think big and recognise few limitations, you may be determined to make the world a better place. Others may not be receptive to your different way of thinking and despite this it may be important to see your great sensitivity as the strength it is. You may have to accept limitations and make the best of where you are but stay connected with the bigger picture. You may have to learn detachment – to let go with love of all that is unproductive. If so, try to keep your connection with others open and optimistic. Trust in your wisdom from feelings and emotions. Don’t get caught up in power games, focus instead on protecting your beliefs by keeping them quiet and letting things happen.

You may be complex and profound, but you have a unique perspective and the potential to inspire others to look at things differently. You may feel you have to fight to get your message across and this may bring up lots of emotion, as you like the freedom to do things in your own way and you don’t like to be forced into anything. It may be important that you carefully consider what you say and do, while making your point quietly. You don’t have to fight for everything and can often get your message across more effectively when you are light-hearted and fun.

It’s great that you can be painstaking in your work but try to ensure your planning to get every detail right, doesn’t stop you moving forward. There is a point at which polishing becomes wearing away, so try to ensure you act decisively and creatively, ideally with great emotional control. Take time to go into the quiet and look form a different perspective and this may help you to find new solutions. Allow yourself also to go with the flow and you may discover great intuition and synchronicity can change everything. Spend no time comparing yourself with others, feeling you don’t measure up and that you are not good enough, instead take pride in your unique innovative approach.

You may care a bit too much about the happiness of others and may be trying to make everything perfect. You may also be very impatient and the resulting frustration may result in you being easily influenced, potentially placing confidence with the wrong people. To get past potential disappointments, stay focussed on where you want to get to, developing your creativity and inspiration. Say ‘no’ occasionally also, to ensure you are not running on empty. This may all be very important for you today, if you are to bring out the best in yourself and others.