DAY 31 - MARS IN CAPRICORN

I'm back (smile) and just wanted you to know that Mars the action planet moved into Capricorn on Saturday, November 17th and will stay there until December 26th (1st day of Kwanzaa).  Capricorn is the sign that says "I Use" and it's ruled by Saturn, planet of discipline ( and karma).  Threats of an increasing ground war in Israel come to mind as Mars moves into Capricorn, the sign that rules the Jewish race.  Already there have been many deaths of Palestinians since the attempted bombing of Israel happened the other day.  Tensions are increasing in that area on the globe as Israel reacts to perceived threats coming from their enemies.  With each death on either side the hatred between Palestine and Israel increases.  We pray for a peaceful solution to the problem and that cooler heads will outweigh the calls to "kill the enemy".  Certainly Israel is more equipped to fight a war and we know from past history that they certainly will retaliate with force when they are threatened.  Nobody really wins in a war and plenty of innocent people will be affected negatively.  Some see this as another reason for Israel to grab more land as their settlements encroach on Palestinian land.  So as we move closer to the holidays with Hannukah and Xmas in our sights we pray for the peace that we're allegedly celebrating.  As Mars moves further into Capricorn it will connect with Pluto, planet of transformation or degeneration in Capricorn and will square (90 degree angle) Uranus, planet of unpredictable and sudden change, in Aries.  These aspects will take place at the end of November.

LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH

You might not feel that strife, anger and war have any effect on your daily life, especially since it's taking place so far away from where you live, but the collective sorrow of the families who've lost loved ones is released into the ether and sensitive people will pick it up.  That is why war of any kind, no matter where it is on the planet contaminates the entire planet.  For one thing the media makes it possible to see and hear the accounts taking place in the Middle East, formerly known as Africa.  Daily we'll be receiving vivid accounts of the destruction of homes, women and children.

War is man's way of solving differences, however it never solves anything.  It is the needless egotistical chest beating that stems from the need to prove "I am better than you".  Although it is adult males who create war the behaviors are child like and juvenile in expression.  It seems like two toddlers fighting over a toy "It's mine!", "No it's mine!".  We will pray that these spiritual babies put down their toys and give respect and honor to the women and children who will be negatively affected by their actions.  Regardless of what side you're on, there are people in both areas who want to live in peace and who will benefit from finding a peaceful solution to the problem.

So, While Mars is in Capricorn let us send out throughts and prayers for peace.  Let us remember what we're supposed to be celebrating during the upcoming holidays.

MARS IN THE SIGN OF WINTER

Capricorn is the sign that rules winter because it starts on the Winter Solstice, December 21st.  There will probably be colder temperatures, and winter storms as Mars moves through Capricorn.  So while the weather gets colder, we'll have to bundle up and when we can, stay warm indoors.  Warmth is related to love on the personal and interpersonal levels.  When it's cold outside, reasonable people seek the comfort of going inside to get warm.  This is necessary to our health, mentally, physically and spiritually.  When the temperatures drop I always think about the people who have no warm place to escape.  There but for the grace of God go you or I.  This is a time when doing acts of service, feeding the hungry or donating warm clothes to a homeless shelter will make a difference in someones life.  Being in service to those in need has it's residual benefits for those who give.  We feel good about ourselves when we extend a helping hand to people who need it.  Our consciousness expands and grows as we think about "we" and not just "me".  We're also aware that what we give without thought of return always comes back to us via the Law of Karma, sowing and reaping, cause and effect.  This is an opportune time to increase the spiritual credits in our spiritual bank account.  I would suggest that you tune into something positive like Deepak Chopra's 21 day Meditation for Abundance or Agape.com (the Wednesday service was fantastic), and to keep your mind focused on Peace and Love.  While there isn't anything we can do about the war or the weather, we can stay warm inside our hearts and project a peace that passes understanding to all the people on this planet.  Love, Light, and Bright Abundant Blessings, Ayesha