Paradox and Parahelion

You have reached a quantum checkpoint. In order to progress, action is required.

We are made of stardust, forged in the aftermath of the Big Bang. When we look up at the stars, we aren’t just seeing distant lights—we’re seeing a map of our origins, the very elements from which we evolved. This connection to the cosmos isn’t just poetic; it’s fundamental. We are part of the universe, and its movements resonate within us. The ancient wisdom "As above, so below; as within, so without" reflects this truth—what happens in the heavens is mirrored in our lives. Those who are attuned to this connection can feel its pull.

This month has been energetically charged. The rare alignment of six planets has intensified the energy around us, creating a sense of both tension and opportunity. It’s as if a cosmic battle between light and shadow is playing out above us. In early January, Mexico and South America witnessed comet ATLAS, also known as Tsuchinshan (Purple Mountain), streaking through the skies. In some traditions, this comet symbolizes the Vav of the Tetragrammaton, a sacred representation of connection and flow.

As we approach January 30, the energy reaches a pivotal moment. The new moon will bring the sun and moon closer than ever before, creating a Perihelion—a moment of paradox. The moon, a symbol of intuition, subconscious, dreams and emotions, will move near the sun’s intense clarity, creating a powerful pull, toward alignment between your heart and mind. Yet, paradoxically, the closer we move toward the light, the more we notice the shadows.

This alignment forces us to confront what we’ve been avoiding that is lurking in the shadows. The universe is asking: What are you holding onto that no longer serves you? You may feel compelled to let go of old habits, relationships, or patterns that have outlived their purpose. This is not a punishment—it’s a chance to clear space for what’s next.

Change is rarely comfortable, but this alignment is shaking loose what is misaligned with your higher purpose. New moons always signal new beginnings, but this one carries greater weight. It’s a crossroads, a checkpoint, a bridge—a "now or never" moment where reflection must give way to action. Choose change, or risk being left behind.

There’s no need for panic or hesitation. Instead, ask yourself: Which path feels aligned, and right for me?

On the same day, Uranus—the planet of rebellion and transformation—will end its retrograde phase. This shift will send a ripple of chaotic energy through the cosmos, breaking apart what no longer serves us. While unsettling, this energy is necessary to make room for fresh opportunities and growth.

The light is urging you to evolve, to step into your highest potential. The shadows may try to hold you back, but this moment asks you to choose: Will you succumb to fear, or will you align with the light?