Edargorter Yrucrem

"No weapon formed against you will succeed."

-Isaiah 54:17

It's that time again.  We are officially undergoing the infamous Mercury Retrograde.  For those who don't know, it's the three week period where Mercury appears to be orbiting backwards.  The dates are approximately November 25th - December 15th.  Right now, we have it in optimistic Sagittarius.

While I'm no astrology expert, I write about it because it simply interests me.  Plus, much of what is studied is empirical; showing both sensible everyday applicability and scientific validity.  

Having said that, Mercury represents communication.  Since the planet is in retrograde, this means that our conversations could get strained, as our message gets "lost in the sauce".  [Side note: See what I did with the play on words?  We strain pasta and toss it in sauce lol.] 

Emotions are now heightened, so we need to be very discerning in our interactions with others, especially those who have malintent toward us.  Me personally, I'm reducing my engagements to what is absolutely necessary.  I'm going into to "hermit mode" for the next three weeks.  Fortunately, I have the luxury of doing this, due to how I have my life set up.  

However, there are those of us who will be traveling to join up with family and friends for the Holiday Season.

This brings me to my next point of what could happen:

• Travel delays
• Misunderstandings that lead to drama [e.g., jumping to conclusions about something said or done via our TRIGGERS]
• Technology malfunctioning
• Things done in emotional haste [e.g., sending a provocative text to the wrong person or frantically replying to an email that bears negative consequences]
• In addition, signs most affected are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces [Air, Earth, Fire, and Water, respectively (all Mutable)]

Aside from keeping human contact to a minimum, it's probably a good idea to back up all important stuff on our computers, allow more time to travel in anticipation of delays, observe what is said or done without reacting right away, and take a moment to pause to collect ourselves before sending any sort of text or email.  Also, let's make sure we do some introspection.  That could make all the difference!

AMOR FATI

Thank you and good night.

P.S. It's also most likely better to just work on the projects we already have, instead of taking on new ones.  Same goes for investments and big money decisions.

Leave It to Beaver: The Last Supermoon

“If there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do no harm.”

-African Proverb

So, tonight we have ourselves a Beaver Full Moon, that is also a Supermoon, in epicurean Taurus; the last of the year.  During this time, we could experience a heightened sense of awareness.  It's as if we are called to "level up", and shift into our upgraded version of ourselves.  Sounds great, right?  It's not all that potentially pleasant when in the process.  

We have to remember, previously we've been dwelling or ruminating on what we don't want.  That frustratingly showed up in a jiffy, right?  And when it showed up, we got more frustrated; thus, creating a little energy manhole that we temporarily fell in.  What happened is just an echo of what we thought about before, that's all.

The truth of why this happens has a sinister reason: We are addicted to drama, misery, and negativity.  Why else are we glued to social media and the news?  As far as watching the news, we say we do it in the name of staying informed.  I say if we curb this behavior, we will greatly improve the quality of our life; automatically and immediately.   

If we focus back on what we can control, namely our minds, we are likely to be better off.  Hey, no judgement here.  I'm working through all this like everyone else that's willing is.  Let's turn our energy to at least being open to getting less triggered, and do our best on working towards what we want.  

Our EGO will try its best to keep us stuck, because for us to improve, it needs to die.  Why?  It's because by becoming a better version, the current ego must no longer exist.  Guess what?  It doesn't want to die.  However, the ego itself isn't the enemy.  It is designed to protect us from harm.  We just need a new one that will serve our new selves.  The alternative is that the old one becomes a horrible master.

AMOR FATI

Thank you and good night.   

11 11 Portal: Welcome to the Concrete Jungle

"Manifestations happen in unpredictable sequences."

-Master Sri Akarshana

So, today the 1111 Portal is open for the next few days.  Its energies will last for a while longer.  However, the intentions we set during this window will likely manifest sooner due to its high emotional energy.  We just need to be careful about what we are focused on.  See, what appears in our reality can also be good or bad.  That is the consequence of what is called a "high speed railway"; what we want AND what we don't want can appear and FAST!  It is also said that when emotions are high, intelligence is low.  I know personally, I've already been triggered lol.  Hey, it's ok.  We're all human, right?  Just know people are going to do some stupid shit, ok?  We need to focus back to what we want, let go of what doesn't serve us, and work towards what we want.  Easier said than done, of course.  Let's try anyway, yeah? 

AMOR FATI

Thank you and good night.

P.S. I added asterisks and a footnote to the previous blog entry, as well as some clarifications.  This is to mitigate any possible confusion and/or misinformation as to what I wrote.   

P.P.S. This blog entry is officially the 200th post.  :-)

Photo Copyright: Claudio Schwarz

E-Day 2024

 "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

-Socrates

E-Day of course refers to the US Presidential Election.  We could speculate all day long as to who might win.  Despite the division currently in this country, it appears that the old way of doing things is collapsing.  The evidence of this is clearly visible in the candidates that are running.  

I mean, one of them is a woman.  Not only that, a non-White woman.  Also, there were females from both parties that ran for the position of Commander-in-Chief.  If we were to tell someone just 20 years ago that a non-White woman would be in the primaries, we might have gotten laughed at.  Now, it's a reality, whether we like it or not.  Should this person win in an unlikely turn of events, we will yet to see if she can do the job.  The fact that it's even as close of a race as it is, is quite impressive and deserves accolades, regardless of outcome.*  

On the other hand, we have the other candidate that has given us the "gift of exposure".  What does that mean?  That is, this person is like a flashlight beaming on a dirty floor in the dark, revealing all the "cockroaches" running around for cover.  In other words, the sentiment has been made blatantly clear of many individuals, who would have been otherwise well-mannered towards their neighbor with a different point of view, now feeling compelled to boldly act out their opinions against the opposition.  

When done right, this could lead to a revolution for the betterment of all in this country and the world, but only IF such opposition is oppressive and corrupt.  However, it seems that what has happened is the opposite overall.  We all remember January 6th in the last election, right?  Yeah, not good.  

Could things truly change under either administration?  And if so, are these changes going to really make our country better or worse?  Perhaps the most obvious and important question is: How will our individual lives change as a result of who won?  The answer: Not much.  We're caught up in this drama of what is just a "popularity contest".  Many will lean on whoever is elected to solve all their personal woes.  That's not just not taking responsibility, it's also immature at best!  So, no matter who wins, we must keep calm, and carry on.

AMOR FATI

Thank you and good night.   

* This blog was written at the time when both the electoral and popular votes were much closer according to the Associated Press or AP [EC: Kamala 210, Trump 230], and is not reflective of the final result.

111: Operation Manifestation

"To keep going in baseball, you have to learn all the time.  I love to play.  When I can't get outs, I'll stop."

-Fernando Valenzuela

November 1st marks the 111 New Moon portal in intense Scorpio.  It is likely that we have already experienced that pull to take action, as this sign, like ambitious Aries, is also ruled by Mars.  This means we've taken on a "warrior's mentality", and are given that essential boost of morale to take on what we've been holding back on.  Whether it's a engaging in a new project or undertaking steps towards changing life circumstances for the better, such vibrant energy is just the encouragement we need.  The portal is due to stay open for another couple of days or so.  Even with it closing then, our inspiration will continue to burn on, so as long as we close the chapter of our past, and venue forth moving forward.  It's time for us to forgive ourselves and others, and take ownership of what we can control; which is our thoughts, feelings, and actions.  Never mind what the "other" guy is doing.  What are WE doing?

AMOR FATI

Thank you and good night.

P.S. Today is also Fernando Valenzuela's birthday (November 1, 1960).  He would have turned 64.  That World Series Championship Parade today in LA was for you, my friend.  There are no accidents in this Universe.  Rest in Power, "El Toro".

Photo credit: W+G Creative (top) Sanja Balkjas (middle).  Should they ask for their removal, I will replace them with other photos.