In esoteric literature apparently *THIS IS THE UNDERWORLD*, when you die you come here! ;-) The Romans not having a great deal of spiritual receptivity responded to the quickened spiritual vibrations at this time of the year with great feasting and celebrating including alcohol, not much has changed. Those who are more attuned feel the spirituality permeating the atmosphere of the new solar year.
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, <jr_esq@...> wrote: Today marks the official start of winter. The ancient Romans celebrated Saturnalia in honor of Saturn who rules the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. The planet is also known as the ruler of the underworld. The Sun is further officially dead in Western astrology and won't rise again until Spring on March 21, 2014. But, as I write this note, the Sun is rising in the sign of Sagittarius from the east. And, I can see the Moon setting to the west from my window. So, all is well.