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Annual ingress of the sun into Capricorn, the
2007 Winter Solstice. Astronomically, when the sun reaches 00 Capricorn
00 in the tropical zodiac it is at its southernmost declination. In the
figure “8” movement known as the analemma, the sun appears to station
(hence “solstice” or “standing still”) before it heads northward on its
annual journey to its northernmost point of declination known as the
summer solstice at tropical longitude of 00 Cancer 00.
The Winter Solstice for many marks a time of hope and celebration. It
coincides with the shortest and darkest days of the year in the northern
hemisphere and so from here on in, the amount of daylight increases. The
promise of rebirth and growth is rekindled. Throughout the ages,
cultures and religious practices have marked the time with fires and
candles to illuminate the darkness as a symbol of hope and illumination
at the darkest hour.
Let’s study this solstice chart to see what the next few months might
bring. We’ve calculated the chart for Washington, DC, the US capital. If
you are new to mundane astrology, we refer you to
the quick reference guide below which gives brief descriptions of the
affairs that pertain to each house.
|
House |
Signification |
|
1 |
The general state of
the nation, the nation's people as a whole. |
|
2 |
The financial state
of the nation and its purchasing power. |
|
3 |
Communications and
transit systems, means of sharing information including the
post office, the internet, telephone system and print media,
etc. |
|
4 |
Real estate, mining,
agriculture, the land itself; weather events. |
|
5 |
Children's issues and
public education, the pleasurable pursuits of the populace
including sports, gambling, theater, other entertainment,
and associated places. |
|
6 |
Service workers,
police and firefighters, civil service and public servants,
armed forces, public health; the working class in general. |
|
7 |
Allies and open or
public enemies. |
|
8 |
The treasury,
national debt, financial organizations such as the banking
industry; a nation's mortality rates, financial affairs with
the nation's 7th house allies or enemies. |
|
9 |
The judiciary branch,
means of long-distance travel (shipping and aviation),
religions of a nation (and the clergy), institutions of
higher education, the press. |
|
10 |
The executive branch
or head of state. |
|
11 |
The legislative
branches, congress or parliament. |
|
12 |
Hidden enemies and
spies, plagues and epidemics, correctional institutions and
hospitals, secret societies in a nation. |
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