It happens slowly. Most of the time, it is so subtle, it is hardly noticeable. The days begin to shorten, the shadows grow long. Perhaps the colors of the trees help to take the away the fact that long days of sunshine are coming to an end. For some, who live where time is changeable, the falling backward of an hour is a rude shock to the system. Even the family pets are confused at the sudden odd behavior of their human caretakers.
The Earth, the home of humanity, for the time being, is not doing anything new. It has taken these dance steps for as long as it has been spinning. Its yearly journey around the sun. A journey that has no rest stops along the route. The route changes each year. If the route could be viewed from above, it would show that Earth traces a pattern in space that is not round. It never starts exactly where it ends. This is why the stars were so important to the ancients. Knowledge taken for granted today.
Earth, on its yearly trek, passes through different areas of the cosmos and through twelve astrological signs. During the trip, the axis of Earth draws a circle overhead. It takes nearly 26,000 years for a complete passage through all twelve signs. The reason why the North Star changes throughout the journey.
2012 is considered the year Earth entered into the Age of Aquarius. A song now drifts somewhere on the back burners of several brains. Peace. Harmony. Understanding. Considering the length of time it takes to pass through one of twelve, we have not even fastened the seat belts.
Humanity has been witness to some "high strangeness". Maybe the journey to a new way of living is just around the bend. Change never comes easy, especially if it is in our favor. Comfort zones are being completely disheveled.
Enjoy the ride. If it seems too long, consider that in a few short weeks, things will change. The first day of winter is when we, in the northern hemisphere, receive the shortest amount of sunlight. From that point, each day gets a little longer. Most of the time, it is so subtle, it is hardy noticeable.
Take notice. Earthlings have the best partner for such a beautiful dance.
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