Mid-Winter Wonders

Emperor Penguin: Aquarius Energy

The Emperor

Keeping his appearance regal wearing black tie and tuxedo, yet remaining down to earth, full of play and hard at work.

Initiating belly slides, looking graceful as he glides, braving the most brutal cold, while protecting young and old.

Weathering the worst of storms with sublime cooperation, surviving with a spiral dance of elegant collaboration.

Raising young with sacrifice and unequaled dedication, gently cradling egg, then chick, to coddle them to maturation.

It matters not that, duty bound, he lumbers on and cannot fly. A brilliant mind and gentle heart make him the highest of the high.

Aquarius is ruled by the planet Uranus

Duckbilled Platypus: Uranus energy

Expect the Unexpected

The unexpected lightning bolt that gives our humdrum lives a jolt.

The quirky girl in striped socks oblivious to sidelong looks.

The scientist who’s unafraid to wear the brainwave hat he’s made.

The sudden change that sets us free to be what only we can be is what Uranus means to me.

Aquarius’ element is Air

Hummingbird: Air Element

The Hummingbird

by Harry Kemp, The “Hobo Poet” (1883-1960)

The sunlight speaks. And its voice is a bird: It glitters, half-guessed, half-seen, half-heard, above the flower bed. Over the lawn. . .A flashing dip and it is gone. And all it lends to the eye is this—A sunbeam giving the air a kiss.

Aquarius’ motto is “I know”

“I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I go to it laughing.”

Herman Melville