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December 22, 2013 by Mary Jo Wevers

Welcoming the Wisdom of Winter

frank-lukasseck-snow-covered-oak-treeSaturday December 21st the Sun leaves the expansive and visionary fire sign of Sagittarius and enters the realistic and disciplined earth sign of Capricorn. Each succeeding sign of the zodiac builds upon the foundation laid by the previous sign by rectifying or redirecting its energy. Capricorn brings Sagittarius’ vision down to earth with its gravity, and uses material resources to achieve its goals.

Capricorn is grounded in the material world. The key phrase for Capricorn is “I Use.” In order to manifest our visions we need to be prudent, pragmatic and realistic with our resources.  We overcome obstacles through diligence, endurance, and careful economy.

Capricorn works within the constraints of time and the physical world to turn our visions into reality. The contracting and crystallizing forces of Capricorn help us define our dreams in concrete ways. We must delineate our objectives, set goals, develop plans and schedules, and do the work. Like the sure footed mountain goat climbing upwards, Capricorn teaches us to use our stamina, drive and ambition carefully and methodically to be successful and reach our goals. In time we achieve our dreams.

Having practical wisdom gained from experience in the real world, Capricorn is a capable and competent business manager. He is focused and productive. He respects boundaries and knows limitations. Hierarchical, he delegates tasks to others in order to make wise use of time and resources.

As a business executive Capricorn is principled and has integrity. He is dependable and reputable, accountable for his actions and achievements. Through his enterprise, hard work, and economy Capricorn builds wealth and earns the respect of others.

Capricorn uses the resources of our material world to build foundations and infrastructures, and to create organizations that provide long-lasting security for society. He honors tradition and the past. Loyal and committed, he is dedicated to his family and his community, where he demonstrates social responsibility.

Being self-reliant, self-sufficient, and focused on working his way to the top, Capricorn often feels lonely. He can appear aloof, shy or awkward in social settings. He has difficulty with feelings and can be prone to depression, doubt and pessimism. Serious, responsible and reserved, Capricorn finds it difficult to relax, have fun and experience joy in life.

The mighty oak, a tree of great strength and longevity, is another symbol of Capricorn. Its humble beginning is a small acorn. Like the acorn, the seeds we plant now will rest in the earth, grow roots, and finally sprout and emerge in the spring. If we tend them regularly with our ambition, dedication, diligence and perseverance, they will one day become our achievements.

Archetypes for Capricorn include the Wise Father, the biblical King Solomon, Father Time, elders, CEOs and executives, and all authority figures. Parts of the body ruled by Capricorn include the knees, the skeletal system, ligaments, teeth and skin. The gem for Capricorn is garnet. Lead and pewter are its metals. Oaks, pines and holly are Capricorn trees and plants. The color for Capricorn is brown. Calendars and clocks marking the passage of time are additional Capricorn symbols.

“A winter’s day in a deep and dark December –

I am alone, gazing from my window to the street below

On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow.

I am a rock; I am an island.”

                    – Simon and Garfunkel

Filed Under: Astrology, Capricorn

December 6, 2013 by Mary Jo Wevers

Astrology, Mythology, and the Archetypes

ist1_10529543-ceres When I was in college I took a class in Greek and Roman mythology to satisfy a general education requirement. In short time I grew to appreciate the class, and looked forward to the weekly lectures and discussion groups. Since I was a science major, I did not pursue my new found interest, but instead concentrated on courses in math, physics, chemistry, biology and ecology.

In my science classes I learned how the various disciplines sought to describe and understand the workings of the physical universe. Science is mostly concerned with that which is external, or apart from us. It tends to separate us, the observer, from that which is observed. Science relies on information or data gathered and filtered through our five senses, albeit with the help of technology. It is concerned with the material world. It is literal, verifiable, and “real.”

In contrast, mythology describes our inner motivations and workings: the human psyche. It seeks a deeper understanding of our place in the universe and the human condition we collectively share. It is symbolic. Its rich multifaceted imagery is fluid and adaptable. Myths change with the times because their content reflects the people who live and pass along their stories. As such, mythology is not static, quantifiable or well defined.

Decades later I am once again exploring mythology, this time through astrology. Astrology is a multidimensional model of ourselves, reflected by the external universe. The ancient adage “As above, so below” has been updated to “As without, so within.” This refers to the connections and synchronicity between our outer and inner worlds. Astrology is also a language, full of symbols, color, tones and intensities, with subtle and not so subtle layers of meaning. We can use this language to talk about or describe ourselves, our world, and our experiences.

All the archetypes we encounter in mythology come out of astrology. The mythical figures we read about, or hear about, are archetypes symbolized by the planets, luminaries and signs in astrology. They represent the archetypal forces that drive us, influencing our unconscious motivations, cognitive processes, and behaviors. They are described through the language of astrology. Valerie Vaughan in her book Astro-Mythology, the Celestial Union of Astrology and Myth recounts some of the myriad ways the language and symbolism of astrology are embedded in our culture, including our calendars, colloquialisms, and the Greek and Latin roots of our words.

If you would like to learn the language of astrology, contact me about my Beginning Karmic Astrology Class. This one year course introduces you to the philosophic foundations of karmic astrology while you learn the symbolic meaning and interpretation of the signs, houses and planets that comprise an astrological chart. Classes begin January 2014 in Corvallis.  Email me for more information!

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