Beneath The Wrappings...

As children awake on Hannukah, Yule, Solstice, Christmas, Kwanza or any of the Holy-day mornings...they seem to vibrate with such wonderous anticipation...and as they anxiously open their gifts...we notice the light that sparkles in their eyes......seriously...we are all gifts of the Universe...a myriad of shapes, sizes and colours...some decorated moreso than others...but how beautiful it is when we discover the gift within each one.

As an adult, we can learn much from the joy that emanates from the children during these Holy-days. Perhaps we can remember to forget about the wrappings and look for that special gift inside each and every one of us...

Bright Blissings!...Ric

A vast majority of religions celebrate the Birth of the Light during this moonth. It is an affirmation and dedication to the many Beings of Light who have been Spiritual Torch Bearers throughout the millenia.

 Jupiter rules Sagitarius helping to expand our faith in the true meaning of the holy-days. People travel short and long distances to be with family and loved ones. To come together and share in the Feast of Abundance to nestle with another in the warmth and comfort of the hearth and home.

The Full Moon in Gemini can also make us more restless as we prepare for all of the many festivities that are celebrated during this time. Office parties are being held and would be a great time to let loose and just be who we are as opposed to what we think we are. We may think we know it all, only to discover that we are pulling the wool over our own eyes when we could be knitting that wool into a sweater that we could gift to someone else. It is a beneficial time to share ideas or new concepts with friends and colleagues as it is the Social Networking Moon.

Communication is also a key component of Gemini and this is a time to get those letters and cards off to loved ones to make it safely through the hustle and bustle of the season. Take the time to enjoy sharing stories and the fondest of memories. No one wants to be alone during this time. Turn off the TV and attend a Holy-day concert or one of the many Festival of Light Celebrations talking over a cup of warm holy-day cheer with others.

This would be a great moon to be inspired with gift giving ideas. It isn't all about overspending and stressing out in the consumption of too many needless things, only to end up feeling exhausted and resentful for having endured the long line ups and expensive purchases. Think expansive rather than expensive. Too much of something can end up being a whole lot of nothing. We have many gifts that we can create and share with others.

Sometimes the Social Gemini Moon can attract gossip and create needless misunderstandings. Make an effort to communicate effectively and to listen to others. Remember the children's game Whispering Down The Lane? You whisper something into one person's ear that is passed on to the next person and by the time it reaches the end of the line it has become totally out of context.

We are all gifts of the Cosmos wrapped and adorned in a myriad of colourful expression; some more decorated than others. However, it is what is inside that is the actual gift.

If you can purchase a live Tree for the holy-days you will be able to return the gift to Mother Earth for others to enjoy.

Finally, let us be as the Three Magi and keep our eyes upon the North Star and the hope that it symbolises. The gifts of Light, Life and Love are to be cherished.

So, eat, drink and be merry! Take care of each other and journey safely! Most of all, enjoy the Magic of the Season...and may the Unicorn and the Lion lay down together in peace...

Richard Barrett
(c) 2008