Solar Eclipse and New Moon in Capricorn

December 25, also known as Christmas, an annular solar eclipse occurs on the new moon in Capricorn (11:17pm). The new moon momentarily blocks the sun’s light, leaving the sun’s visible outer edges to form a “ring of fire” or annulus around the moon.  This ring of fire depicts the maximum stage of an annular solar eclipse. 

Weighted down under a heavy wool blanket of planetary bodies in the element of earth, what Christmas dreams will transpire while perspiring under the warmth of the covers?  An image of an earthy goddess comes to mind.  What wisdom does she have to impart? 

Jupiter has recently entered the sign of Capricorn and forms a conjunction with the eclipse.  Ingenuity is called for as the new moon harmonizes with Uranus in Taurus, enhancing thriftiness and craftiness.  Jupiter in Capricorn is a grounding influence, helping to materialize dreams.  Yet this Jupiter in Capricorn is a sly fox, using unorthodox methods to succeed. 

Eclipses are known for bringing the hidden to light.  They typically occur in pairs, bookending a time frame of 2 weeks.  One is a solar eclipse and one is a lunar eclipse.  This two-week period in-between can be a time of flux and uncertainty, ushering in change. 

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