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A Solstice Note

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Lunar Eclipse in Gemini
December 19, 2010
2011 Astrological Almanac
January 10, 2011
December 22, 2010
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Happy merry Solstice and all that to everyone!    But while we’re on the subject, I’d like to make a quick point.

Although the solstice is centered on a single moment, it is more properly a period of time, a little liminal band between seasons.  The same can be said of June’s solstice, and the equinoxes as well.  Around each of these quarters of the year, the relationship between day and night holds, with the slide from day to night or night to day slowing to an almost invisible rate.  And so virtually all traditional celebrations of the year’s pivot points last for longer than a single moment or mere day, because the proportion of day and night being recognized is a microseason in and of itself.

In the immortal words of Biggie Smalls, “And if you don’t know, know you know.”

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Austin Coppock
Austin Coppock
Austin Coppock is an astrologer, author, and teacher best known for his book on the Decans, as well as routine appearances on The Astrology Podcast. He began writing horoscope columns in 2004, which evolved into the publication of a series of annual almanacs and the Online Almanac project (powered by Patreon).
Periodical writing has ceased for some time, as Austin's focus became building his 3-year Fundamentals of Astrology course, electing talismans / materia for Sphere + Sundry, and finalizing the second edition of 36 Faces, due in mid-summer (or fall) 2023.

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