First, a confession. A version of this post first appeared on the wrong blog on December 23, 2020. It was supposed to appear here, but I placed it somewhere else. I subsequently deleted it before I realized I needed to transfer it here. Therefore, I am forced to rewrite it here, in a shortened version. I am writing this about the recent astronomical event being called the "Christmas star." In reality, it is just the conjunction of the planets Jupiter and Saturn. This is the first time the event has been seen from Earth in a fairly long time, although it occurs somewhat regularly, about every twenty years of so. While different and a fairly beautiful sight, it doesn't much mean anything. At least astronomically. Now, on a astrological standpoint, it can mean more. People born with such an occurrence are said to be able to more easily fulfill their wishes, among other traits. Another reason why the occurrence has been called the "Christmas star" is that many suggest such an event was the star mentioned in the Bible. However, that event may also involved a third planet, Mars. Since I have had interests in both astronomy and astrology since I was young, a had at least a passing interest in this event. Unfortunately, I missed out on seeing this live. It was too cloudy to look out at the proper time. Not to mention that the surrounding hills blocked some of the best views I could have gotten.. At least I saw the footage on television as well as online from other people.
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