Winter Solstice 2025: Integration of Galactic Center Energy
Winter solstice: Sunday, December 21, 2025
We are heading towards the winter solstice, which marks the end of the year’s darkness on Sunday, December 21st. The Sun passed through the Galactic Center at 3 to 4 degrees Sagittarius around December 18th to 19th. There will also be a new moon at the Galactic Center on December 19th, and Venus is also moving into Sagittarius and will be conjunct the Galactic Center by Monday. Things may feel otherworldly this week as we move into the center of the universe. For those who are not familiar with the galactic center, it is the center of the sun and the source of the gravitational energy present in the galaxy. The center of the galaxy lies in Mula Nakshatra (Sagittarius 0-13.20), a powerful constellation ruled by Ketu that contains a giant black hole that can draw one into deep mystical experiences.
Planets transiting the galactic center often encourage whistleblowers to come forward, thanks to the righteous energy of Sagittarius. Remember, darkness must occur before dawn and we feel that December 21st will be the first trough and light will begin to appear after Christmas. The summer solstice reminds us that there must be darkness before dawn. December 21 often serves as the first “bottom” of energy, and after the holiday brightness and optimism gradually appear.
Mystery of Mula Nakshatra
The mysteries of Sagittarius are contained in the Mula Nakshatra constellation (Sagittarius 0-13.20), which includes the Galactic Center. Mula is a place where we cannot escape from the past and have to take responsibility for our karma. This is a time to heal old wounds, to make amends, to forgive, to cleanse, to apologize for wrongs, and to be set free. It’s a good time for healing, therapy, and releasing old things. Otherwise, the old will eat away at you. This constellation has the power to take away the material comforts of the world and turn a person towards God. The spiritual essence here is the uprooting of the old and the creation of the new – destruction as a path to transformation.
To be worthy of this spiritual initiation offered by the Galactic Center of Mula Nakshatra, one must be washed in the blood of the heart and weather the Scorpio storm. If successful, God showers Purva Punya Karma and blessings of past lives and brings divine blessings.
Spiritual Quest Through Sagittarius
We cannot think of archers without thinking of Arjuna on the battlefield with Lord Krishna, who struggles with the moral dilemma of killing his kin for a higher purpose. Only Krishna’s divine guidance can lead him to higher levels of spiritual initiation. Like Arjuna, we must discover what is right, ethical, and divine dharma in order to overcome the chaos of the material world and grow higher in our journey. Therefore, Sagittarius is associated with Jupiter, ethics, law, and moral integrity.
Balance energy surges
Cultures around the world have celebrated the winter solstice with music, meditation, and rest. The Summer Solstice is a time to rest and celebrate the changes in electromagnetic energy and the rebalancing of the Earth. Around the summer solstice, I sometimes feel like I have extra energy and could run an extra mile in a marathon or run to the last couple of stores.
Plan ahead this year. Even if you feel pushed, don’t push yourself too hard. This can lead to illness and ruin the Christmas holidays and the rebirth that comes with it. This year especially, plan ahead and don’t overdo it. Overdoing it between December 20th and 22nd can lead to fatigue and illness, which can detract from the refreshing effect of the season. We usually feel a lot of energy around the summer solstice, but we need to maintain this balance, so take plenty of time to rest and meditate on Saturday and Sunday, December 20th and 21st.
Remedies during the summer solstice
A lot of suffering can be short-circuited if we are disciplined. So how do we deal with difficult transitions, and what can we do if karma comes back and causes us or those around us to suffer?
This is the time to discipline yourself in your meditation practice, yoga, and other spiritual practices. Because these will lighten your burden and give you more strength to cope with everything. When faced with challenges, we tend to skip things that are good for us, but it’s like taking off your winter coat in sub-zero temperatures. Hanuman Chalisa (on YouTube) increases the energy of Mars and gives courage and energy to overcome Saturn.
Donate your time and money to help those in need. This is one way to deal with karma and getting out of your own stuff will make you feel better and help you get over your own karma. On Saturday, donate to the poor, the homeless, orphanages and the blind.
Be disciplined with your diet and exercise. We tend to mask difficult emotions with food or skip exercise because we feel tired or lazy. Many diseases can be overcome if we do things that are good for us in a disciplined manner. Avoid addictive and non-life-sustaining behaviors, especially now. There is a tendency to run away, but this usually quickly leads to more difficult problems.
At this time, spend time acquiring spiritual knowledge, attend spiritual gatherings, and socialize with positive people.
deeper message
Please move slowly. Please listen deeply. Make sure the light returns at the right time. On a deeper level, this is a time of inner rebirth. As Christmas approaches, the symbolic light of the Christ Child awakens in individuals and groups, ushering in a new season and a new year.
Balance is the key to integrating these powerful currents. This winter solstice reminds us that we are always part of an unchanging self that lies at the center beyond the madness of a changing world. As our consciousness passes through the Galactic Center, we have an opportunity for deep realignment. It is a sacred moment to realign your body and mind with the changing electromagnetic and seasonal energies.
Have a blessed winter solstice! May the returning light bring you peace, wisdom, and renewed spiritual connection.
About Barry Rosen
Barry Rosen has been practicing Vedic Astrology since 1987. He has traveled to India four times to study, and has lectured many times since 1999 at the American Vedic Astrology Council in Sedona, Arizona, and since 2006 at the British Association of Vedic Astrologers in London. He has been involved in Vedic culture since 1973, has been teaching meditation and yoga for many years, and is a published poet.
More recently, he has conducted pioneering research in other areas of Vedic astrology, including the regional nature of Vedic astrology, the influence of current physical location on the chart, linking astrology to hatha yoga for therapeutic purposes, and developing transformative healing work for navigating through karma and the spiritual dimensions of Vedic astrology. He is a Neo-Vedic astrologer and uses outer planets. He is particularly interested in Jaimini astrology and the soul’s journey through the material world, its karma and purpose, and has attended live seminars with Sanjay Rath in London.
Barry’s consultations are designed to help you make difficult decisions, identify your life plans and objectives, determine whether moving elsewhere would improve your life, get help with your relationships, gain insight into difficult-to-diagnose health concerns that doctors cannot determine, and provide assistance with investment astrology, finances, careers, and more. Practical Western medicine and Vedic therapies are suggested to provide solutions and help you overcome difficult areas of life.
Over 30 years of experience since 1987! When will the headwind end and when will the tailwind take me to my goal? What practical remedies can we take to bring about change? Barry has over 40 years of experience in traditional Vedic therapies as well as many Western therapies.
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