EYE ON THE SKY: CHRISTMAS, & THE CALL TO REBIRTH
With the New Moon final week close to the Winter Solstice to occurring in Mula Nakshatra (0°–13°20′ Sagittarius)—we’re reminded that rebirth typically comes by means of darkness. Mula, aligned with the Galactic Middle, represents deep dissolution that clears the way in which for awakening. The Goddess Nirriti doesn’t destroy for punishment, however to uproot illusions and restore fact.
At this second, we’re being requested to decide on gratitude and consciousness over worry. World narratives proceed to push for struggle with Europe, pretending to help peace however secretly wanting struggle with Russia, and so they simply did not take Russia’s property. Gaza appears reasonably fragile and Hamas isn’t giving up their weapons and Iran is stock-piling missiles as if they won’t go away a defeated alley cat. The abundance of the inventory market has been nice for these with the fitting shares and accounts however so few profit. The largest Christmas present this yr was the creation of funding accounts for 25 million kids born between 2025-28 to obtain a $1000 Treasury seed invested in an index fund.
Actual change begins regionally—by means of compassion, generosity, and repair. Supporting meals banks, serving to the homeless, and easily being sort matter greater than ever. These acts shouldn’t be restricted to the vacation season. There are much more folks selecting goodness than darkness, even when they obtain much less consideration. We’re right here to uplift each other—to not stay in worry, ready for the following disaster.
This final New Moon additionally aligns fantastically with a deeper non secular rebirth. As Jupiter is in its personal star of Punvarvasu (Gemini 20-Most cancers 3.20) and the power shifts towards feeling the abundance and generosity of the Divine. It’s a highly effective reminder that the true work now’s inner—awakening our inside gentle.
Paramahansa Yogananda captured this message completely in his reflection on the beginning of Christ:
“Day-after-day, each hour, each golden second, Christ has been knocking… Now, on this sacred daybreak, Christ is particularly coming in reply to your inside name, to awaken His Christ Consciousness inside you.”
“The Infinite Christ is all over the place. You’ll be able to by no means see Him until He chooses to be born within the cradle of your unceasing devotion.”
“Make the crib of your coronary heart monumental—in order that social, nationwide, worldwide, and Cosmic Christ-love could also be born there and develop into One Love.”
— The Second Coming of Christ
(Because of Juliana Swanson for sharing this passage.)
This season invitations us to broaden our hearts past worry, past division, and past self-concern. Rebirth isn’t one thing that occurs to us—it’s one thing we consciously select.
Might this Winter Solstice and the Christmas season awaken that selection inside us all.