The Great Conjunction AKA the Christmas Star Is Coming
By: Shannon Hugman
Tags: Culture, Spirituality, Society, History, Astrology

The Great Conjunction AKA the Christmas Star Is Coming

What is this astrological alignment and why does it matter?

Photo by Alessandro Viaro on Unsplash

It’s a legendary time to be alive, and like true legends, it’s not a smooth path. 2020 has had some rugged terrain. This year has uprooted many and shaken us to our core. We’ve had to face the unknown and let go of control. We have had to surrender. We are looking at the systems and just how broken they are. It’s easy to feel despair.

Like any good story, there will be drama. The plot thickens before it gets better. As we look forward to the end of the year, there is hope. The planets are coming together for “The Great Conjunction,” which is when Saturn and Jupiter join forces.

It is the start of something new, and we’ve invited to see it with our own eyes.

A rare “close encounter” of the solar system’s two largest planets Dec. 21 will be a chance to see one of the theories to explain the biblical “Christmas Star.”- al.com Jupiter and Saturn will come so close together — visually — in the western sky that they will be basically one bright point of light.

Saturn + Jupiter Conjunction

It’s a meeting of the minds. When thought leaders come together, change happens. When creatives join forces, solutions come to life. Saturn and Jupiter o are having a team meeting, and there’s a lot to brainstorm for planet Earth.

Now it’s not that these celestial bodies are some all-mighty force above us controlling and dictating our lives. However, there is something to be said for their presence in our solar system.

Mythology, folklore, ancient religions, and history convey the power of the Moon, the Sun, and various aspects of space because these celestial bodies were like the first versions of Gods known to humans. Do we believe that their powers are diminished, deeming them no longer relevant to humans, or have any discussion around them been diminished from the status quo? -Analogies, Energies & Celestial Bodies

Let’s open this cosmic discussion. We are not saying that astrology is science or exact fact; it’s an artistic lens to peer through and gain an alternative view. Saturn and Jupiter, along with the other celestial characters, are archetypes playing out within us.

There is a natural intelligence acting both within and upon us at all times, and it follows certain cycles, seasons, and unspoken (but infinitely malleable) reasons. The more we talk about the governance of the world above us, the more we can learn about the world below that world. -Analogies, Energies & Celestial Bodies

So, let’s talk about this epic transit that has not occurred since the early 1400s.

We’ll begin by getting to know the players and the setting of the game.

Saturn

Saturn’s energy is about commitment, responsibility, and how we invest our energy, which leads to the other sign of Saturn’s coin: success, rewards, and achievement. Often this energy physically takes shape, for this planet rules over the physical realm and delivers its lesson through tangible “real life” examples. Saturn is about reality. -Analogies, Energies & Celestial Bodies

What this means is that we are going to see tangible, physical and real world manifestations. This isn’t a time of abstract concepts or ideals; it’s a period of working hard and building a new version of reality.

Jupiter

Jupiter is the energy of luck, good fortune, and things working out in a seemingly miraculous way. It is grace, synchronicity, and can blow our minds. Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system, and its energy works in a larger-than-life kind of way. It’s jaw-dropping and serendipitous, making for a particularly fun ride to wave- if we can allow our logical minds and our higher selves to share the stage. -Analogies, Energies & Celestial Bodies

It’s good news Jupiter is around, because it’s symbolism opens doors and brings possibility. Although we are facing some dead ends, these two planets coming together create a physical manifestation of new potentials.

This conjunction is occurring the the sign of Aquarius

Aquarius

In this sign we can reason, taking a step back from our emotions to see what makes sense. It’s about rekindling a connection in the mind that values and respects the heart. This intelligence can lead us forward- to infinity and beyond. Aquarius’s energy is connected with innovation, invention, and far out solutions rooted in place of kindness and compassion. -Analogies, Energies & Celestial Bodies

Aquarius energy brings solutions and now is the time for it.

We know there are options beyond what we have access to. We know that answers are being hidden behind closed doors. I had a fantastic conversation with my 9-year-old cousin recently about Area 51. He brought it up and had some valid points. He could not understand why the government would have such intense security there if there weren’t something going on. “They know something they aren’t telling us,” he said “otherwise, why would they be defending it?”

It’s time for the bigger picture to come into view. Aquarius energy is far out and offers unexpected answers. Including, but not limited to UFOs. The solutions are out there, and as Saturn and Jupiter come together, we will start to see them delivered.

Renaissance means re-birth

The Last time this energy occurred was in the early 1400s. This was the start of the renaissance.

Judging by the current state of affairs on planet earth, it’s fair to want a do-over. The renaissance was a time of fresh ideas, art, and creative outlooks the world had never seen. It’s through creativity that solutions emerge, and the Great Conjunction has creation written all over it.

What led to the renaissance?

The Black Death, 1338–1353

What the Black Death really did was shake up the social structures of Europe. And, even more vitally, the working class of Europe started to gain a new power. -welltrainedmin.com

Power to the People

A contemporary chronicler writes, “He publicly asserted…that the church of Rome is not the head of all the churches . . . that the pope at Rome does not have greater power than any other ordained priest . . . [and] that the Gospel is sufficient guide in this life for any Christian.” These were messages that took power from the hands of the privileged and handed it over to the men and women in the pews. -welltrainedmin.com

As we lead up to this conjunction, do we see parallels between then and now? We’re in the midst of a pandemic and there are worldwide movements of people coming together in the name of justice.

Humanism

Humanism is the term generally applied to the predominant social philosophy and intellectual and literary currents of the period from 1400 to 1650. Indeed, it was during the humanist era that the freedom of individual expression and opposition to authority was first brought to the surface and became an integral part of the western intellectual tradition. -historyguide.com

The renaissance was a time of humans finding meaning in their lives. It was the belief that humans didn’t merely exist without a purpose but instead had contributions to the world. It was a time of appreciating that each human has value and worth.

Today we are on the brink of finding new meaning in our lives. We see that all life deserves a chance. Phrases like Black Lives Matter indicate that we can no longer live in a world where some lives are worth more than others.

Indigenous Land Defenders are standing up for their territories. People everywhere are saying enough is enough. We can no longer allow life to be traded for money and industry. We can no longer rape the Earth and take it without her consent.

We can no longer live as if our lives lack meaning. The Great Conjunction is a turning point in the history of humanity. We have a chance to fully realize our potential. Like the times of the renaissance, we are emerging from a dark period. Through creativity, innovation, collaboration and right action we will be reborn.