Stars are commonly seen this time of year, and for lots of good reasons. We know of the North star that guided the Magi to the infant Christ as the story goes. But more spectacular is Orion who is positively radiant at this time around the winter solstice. Orion is a great hunter god in Greek mythology who was blinded by Oenopion after Orion raped Merope (Oenopion's daughter). Later, Orion cast his sightless eyes to the east on the isle of Lemnos where the healing rays of the sun restored his vision. This is symbolic, and germane to our ongoing exploration of the theme of renewal, illumination and clarity in vision during this divine season. Looking eastward to the dawning sun is akin to awaking our soul-vision to the potential dawning within us. And, as the Sun is the greatest star in our solar system - it is also considered a macro of the great matrix...our soul is its counterpart - the miniature replication of the Sun. Pretty intense - and worthy of some contemplation during this most auspicious time of year.