Ring in the new,
Ring out the false,
Ring in the true. Tennyson
1/1/11...a very auspicious sequence of numbers for all this Kalends of January, signifying amazing new beginnings, rebirth, birth, new growth, and good fortune. The first three weeks of January also lie in the tree-calendar month of the birch tree, representing beginnings and purification. According to Celtic tradition, the sacred color of the month is white, which corresponds to the white bark of those lovely delicate looking trees.
Looking back at 2010, many had a difficult, challenging year with life changes on many levels. It was a year full of energetic numerologic portals, lunar eclipses and the Mercury retrograde through the holidays! Boy, was Mercury laughing as airports, trains, buses, taxis and cars full of seasonal travelers were snarled amidst snowstorms. Mercury commanded a time for reflection and stomped on any who would not listen. No matter how bad the situation, there is always something to be learned and for that we are grateful. We have to be on the learning path to make better choices and continue to have new, enlightening adventures. So we finish 2010 with gratitude!
The verse above ends with 'Ring in the true!'
To start the new year with truth compels us to use our inner wisdom, recognize the voice within, respect it and acknowledge it openly. Our inner voice comes from the heart space, a place of pure love and honesty. Discriminate between the pure voice from the heart and the learned, judgemental voice of the intellect. Breathe deeply and pause to hear the true voice from within. Allow that voice of purity and love to guide you in new experiences for 2011...rebirth, renew, revitalize, grow like a barren birch tree in the winter, full of new beginnings, processing internally all that will bud out in beautiful new ways this year.
Wishing you all a year of love and abundance!
If January Kalends be summary gay,
'Twill be wintry weather till the
Kalends of May. Anon. English
Fantastic! 2010 was an amazing challenge indeed, and I am hoping that 2011 will be a calmer year. The birch trees are lovely, as is the Tennyson. Another blog entry that hits the mark. Thanks so much.
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