This entire winter Mars, planet of action, has been retrograde. The result is we’ve had difficulty moving about, holding objects, having direction, maintaining energy.

Spring’s almost here, daylight’s increasing, trees are abloom and we’re beginning to bloom and increase in light, too.

As Aquarius, sign of service, comes to a close, and we begin the influence of Pisces, sign that saves the world, here are two quotes invaluable for understanding our world situation and maintaining balance through unceasing personal and global chaosAs Aquarius, sign of service, comes to a close, and we begin the influence of Pisces, sign that saves the world, here are two quotes invaluable for understanding our world situation and maintaining balance through unceasing personal and global chaos.

It’s time for the centuries old Chinese Lunar, Spring and New Year (year 4707 in the Chinese lunar-solar calendar) Festivals.

Throughout 2009 Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune maintained a close proximity or conjunction in Aquarius, sign of world service, the new culture and civilization and the new world order.

First we must begin to ponder upon how to build new communities and life foundations not based upon the past.

In the coming weeks and months following Haiti’s tragic earthquake (for shame Limbaugh and Robertson), let us continue to respond to humanity’s suffering with prayers and monetary donations sent to the Red Cross, Catholic Charities, Care, etc.

Late Thursday on the west coast and early Friday on the east coast, the first new moon of 2010 occurs at 25 degrees Capricorn.

Mars and Mercury remain retrograde and on Wednesday, Saturn also retrogrades.

New light at winter solstice