CONTEMPLATE WITH THE WATER-BEARER

The Sun entered the constellation of the Water-Bearer shortly after midnight EST on February 16 this year, according to the astronomical observations of the sky, as published in Stella Natura 2022 (pub. Camphill Village Kimberton Hills).

Note: The ecliptic constellations that we see as the zodiac from the Earth move about 1 degree every 72 years. While the Sun entered the constellation of the Sea-Goat—known as the sign of the Capricorn—at the Winter Solstice about 2000 years ago, it now enters the Archer, known as the Sagittarius sign. Yet, we’re still used to the Capricorn dates from December 21 to January 20. However, the Sun now visits the constellation of the Sea-Goat around January 20, and then the constellation of the Water-Bearer around February 16. Perhaps some meaning continues to be in the astrological dates for the zodiacal signs. Perhaps we are offered a glimpse into how the human consciousness has progressed when we compare the neighboring zodiacal constellations and their relations to the Sun’s path.

The Sun contemplates with the Water-Bearer from February 16 through March 12, according to The Maria Thun Biodynamic Almanac 2022 (pub. Floris Books), and we are thus influenced by the vibrations of the Aquarius star group.

The Bearer of Spirit Waters gives humanity the sound of M, which breathes through the colors of green, blue, and violet. The consonant M arises from the Aquarian pale magenta waters (spiritual soft pink enhanced with a few extra drops of active red). It molds the human essence from the energies of matter and Love, permeated with the green balance of Nature, blue contemplation of enlightened human mind, and violet royal of angelic presence. What we plant in Aquarius, will flower in Gemini, the Transformer, and mature in Virgo, the Nurturer. Hopefully, we had prepared the Soul’s soil well enough by being grateful in Sagittarius, the Guardian.

How do we plant the seeds now so that the harvest will be bountiful at the end of August? Which inner processes do we need to go through while the Sun is visiting the house of Aquarius from February 16 through March 12? Spiritual research, undertaken by Rudolf Steiner, offers us some guidance. Here are his contemplative words for the mood of Aquarius:

May what is bounded yield to the boundless.
What feels the lack of bounds, may it create
bounds for itself in its depths;
may it raise itself in the current,
as wave, flowing forth, sustaining itself:
in becoming, shaping itself to existence.
Set yourself bounds, O boundless!

(Rudolf Steiner’s Aquarius verse from Twelve Moods, translated from German by Ruth and Hans Pusch)

“May what is bounded yield to the boundless,” speaks the Sun. Which ties restrain your movement? What holds you back from sharing your Light with the world? Let go of all that no longer serves you. Dissolve what restricts your wholesome growth.

Venus and Mercury advise: “What feels the lack of bounds, may it create bounds for itself in its depths.” Perhaps there are some areas in your life that are a bit chaotic. Explore the mess in creative ways. Allow a fresh structure to arise from the ashes. Listen to the whispers of your Highest Self to create a vision for this year. “May it raise itself in the current, as wave, flowing forth, sustaining itself,” chime in Mars and Jupiter.

Saturn, the Wizard, echoes the molding energies of the Aquarian consonant M: “In becoming, shaping itself to existence.” The shape of your vision will become clear through the process of continuous soulful activity. Indeed, ponders the ever-changing Moon: “Set yourself bounds, O boundless!” We are free to be what we desire to be only if we have the discipline to walk the path of manifestation one step at the time.

Overcome thy fears with the warmth of thy heart. Release the melody stored in your bones. Listen to your true song in the quiet of the Winter, with first promises of the Spring. Be open to the stirrings of new beginnings within.

Take a few moments every day to ponder the monthly verse by Rudolf Steiner that I shared above, as well as the weekly verses from the Soulful Sparks of Inspiration. Write down in your journal any thoughts and sensations that arise in you. The influence of the Aquarian energies may be stronger for you if any part of your name contains the consonant M, or if your Sun, Ascendant, Moon, or any of the five main planets in your birth chart, are in the sign of Aquarius.

You can deepen this exploration by preparing yourself with the I-A-O harmonious movement meditation and then following with the Eurythmy Esoteric Consonants meditation. Both are available for free by signing to the Marta’s Friends email list. Click here.

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A very simple, yet powerful I-A-O (pronounced “ee-ah-oh”) harmonious movement meditation may be useful. The I-A-O movement meditation is the first eurythmy exercise, given by Rudolf Steiner to Lory Maier-Smits in September of 1912 in Munich, Germany. From Hawaiian shamanism, we learn that ‘IAO is the sacred name for the Infinite Light, the Light of the World. The ancient Gnostic text Pistis Sophia informs us that the resurrected Christ and his disciples used the invocation I-A-O to call upon the boundless Light of the Universe. If you’d like to learn the I-A-O exercise, the audio and written guided meditations are available for free by clicking here or on the image below.

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