"> About the Cover The long glorious nights of Winter are dawning under the influences of Capricorn as the Sun Sign and Scorpio as the Ascendant. According to Qabala during these winter months you can bask in the arms of the Sky Father 'Jupiter', and enjoy the gifts of Mercury. Jupiter: On the Tree of Life this energy is represented by "Path 21, The Rewarding Intelligence, which joins the 4th Sephirah "Chesed", (Mercy, Jupiter -The Sky Father, the seat of prosperity, generosity, expansiveness, self-confidence, fortune, and the ability to reach the Akashic records) to the 7th Sephirah, "Netzach", ( Victory, Venus, the seat of Love, creativity and creative imagination) . Jupiter generates the energy to have courage, to be joyous, to have the power to expand in any area of life . It gives you the power to be optimistic and see the silver lining in every cloud. Jupiter is also represented by the 4th Sephirah "Chesed", (Mercy- it is the Solar Plexus or Manipura Chakra.) Mercury: On the Tree of Life Mercury is represented by the 8th Sephirah called "Hod", the seat of intelligence. Mercury is also the 12th Path, which connects the 1st Sephirah, "Crown" (the indivisible God, the seat of Blessings) to the 3rd Sephirah, "Binah", (God Mother , the seat of Understanding). Mercury energy produces concentration, discernment, discrimination, assertiveness, mental quickness, self respect, and the ability to communicate. Unfortunately when the stars are dim, the roads are icy and the temperatures way below zero with the wind chill factor, Jupiter and Mercury could be reeking havoc. The negative aspects of Mercury energy can cause compulsion, self-deception, self-delusion, lack of concentration, poor communication and negative discrimination. The negative aspects of Jupiter energy can generate loss, stinginess, wasting time and energy, impatience and false pride. Don't be falsely alarmed! With the aid of Moon and Leo energy all of the negative illusions can be dispelled. Moon energy can produce changeability, elasticity adaptability, calmness, and psychic abilities. Leo energy generates paternal instincts, regal qualities, cheerfulness, and courage. Meditation on this design will help to overcome the negative aspects and enhance the positive ones, helping you to enjoy life during the winter months.