Today’s Oracle takes us to the Aquarius weekly for Feb. 4, 2000
In a world where “reality” is largely dictated by economic forces, political powers and guns, the influence of ideas is often forgotten. Okay, we both know that most people think they’re dumb, and most folks you meet on the street wouldn’t know an idea from the pull-tab on a beer can. But that ain’t your problem, and it sure ain’t your problem now. Though I have not been an astrologer all the years of your life, I can assure you there have been few times when the gift of invention has burned brighter in your mind. You got yourself into whatever you are into, and with the strength of an idea, a gesture of thought, you will discover how much you can change when you change your mind.
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Daniel, you’re the berries. And perfect would be boring. Look at how much strength your years of meditation & focus have brought you. I’m still taking in the gorgeous release you described recently, when you asked for your mind to be released of anxieties. That’s power. That’s strength. That’s so goddamn attractive it should not be the kind of thing to have to try to avoid disclosing.
And in my experience, the guys who think they know shit? They’re right.
Love you!
…and I’m far from perfect! Okay, I’m shutting up now.
ps, I don’t mean to suggest here that I’m thinking entire of myself. Oh no. Without giving away the farm, I consciously make room for someone in my life and extend my generosity with tokens sincerity and integrity, and in ways that are always appropriate. It’s who I am, who I’ve always been.
You’re awesome Strawberry, big hug to you. I let the dice roll with a new friend, because at some point I can’t avoid disclosing certain parts of my past (and I’ve def left the monk part secret still). This time though, I was like, “hey, that’s my unique life, I have no hang ups, we all have a life trajectory – this is mine. There are plenty of guys who have been in plenty of relationships who don’t know shit.” I said it in a non-asshole way, but totally self confident. Like you say, I own it. I haven’t heard from her since, sooooo, well….. there it is. Saturn is giving me another pair of balls I think.
It would be nice indeed to experience having a beautiful supportive relationship. I believe in this possibility.
I really really appreciate your kindness. And I always value your intelligence and warm heart.
Daniel,
Hey, I wasn’t going to say this cuz it’s totally intrusive & probably wildly inappropriate. But I slept on it & still want to say it, so…blame it on my Scorpio Moon. Besides, I’ve got something of a history of going OTT with you. 😉 So, here it is, tell me to piss off if you like. Along with nilou, I, too, have always noticed that inner stillness in you. It’s got a raw, animal power to it, and I’d be willing to wager it’s the sexiest thing about you — in a long list of sexy attributes, among which is unleashed desire. Find someone who resonates to that inner stillness, though, & there’s a good chance you’ve got your girl. I cannot wait to hear you’ve found her.
Thank you, Daniel. Peace and blessings to you also, nilou
Nilou, thank you for a lovely exchange and sharing of your heart felt thoughts. I love your 2nd paragraph immensely. Loved the Sade!
Have a wonderful peaceful Eclipse/Mars-opp-Neptune/Merc station….. thingy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdMPUQ34aK4
Strawberrylaughter, you are extraordinary, and totally cool! and it certainly feels as though we are all in this together! nilou xx
Daniel! Hey! It may be Oracle wisdom from which I heard that life is much too serious to be taken too seriously. I agree. Someone once said to me ‘You don’t do relationship-lite, do you?’ My response was ‘What’s that?’ That was then – this is now. Now i would avoid anyone who would ask such a question of me. So yes, for me change is always a part of the progress process. (Please be careful with that sword…they still make me jumpy, even metaphorical ones – though i do own an antique Ghurkha knife…no, it’s not at home).
In relation to your question, part of the fun of relationship for me is the joy of sharing, the joy of having spaces where there is the trust and desire to explore the human condition and have a good laugh about it! Having a place where self-acceptance can be offered as acceptance of another, self-knowledge as knowledge of another, self-love as love of another. Then there’s another side of intimate relationship – support of self and other(s), through the use of sexual/creative energy: handled consciously, this can definitely be Fun with a capital F. I like the idea of all of the above and ideally it would all fit together.
I perceive you as a very strong and grounded person, and sometimes i imagine i can feel your stillness and an inner quiet that is a rare quality. If I have any difficulty where you are concerned it is a nagging voice that says either that you are too good to be true, too lovely to be real, or too far away to make contact. This voice is not a belly voice but a head voice. My heart always tells me anything and everything possible where there is love and imagination. Honestly! I’ve persuaded myself that if you are part of a fantasy/mirage/recurrent dream/migraine i am having, i may as well enjoy it. I’m happily swimming in feeling space since i suddenly seem to have rather a lot of it, which is fine because I’m a strong swimmer even if a bit out of practice.
http://www.listenonrepeat.com/watch/?v=15WDBuvovXo
PS Apparently I have an infectious dirty hearty belly laugh, like, really filthy…
Oh my goodness, I always do this. I post these thoughts, & then look at the astrology afterward.
Right now, Venus (in my 4th, so close-to-home) is creating a Grand Fire Trine with my Mars & Eris, liberating a whole lot of energy for inclusiveness, passion, & self-love. While almost-retrograde Mercury (also in my 4th) is Trine Jupiter, saying “prepare to re-think your inner life bigger.” As Pallas transits my AC giving me the strength to keep it all together while defending myself outwardly. While Saturn continues its long, slow restructuring of my inner (3rd & 4th) houses. Somehow, that just looks like: “a time for me to create a space in which to own & defend my inner experience, including the right to think myself extraordinary.”
Sigh. I don’t know if I’ll ever develop the skill of seeing the picture before I feel it, but the validation that I am in sync with the cosmos is something. At least I make myself laugh.
Uncanny, once again.
For so long, I have thought — as in, active verb here — myself small. I have actively, with the encouragement of a fearful, small-minded support system, kept myself small, fearful, ashamed, incapable… by feeding the tyrant of ungoverned thoughts — thoughts which, to be honest, were probably never mine in the first place.
Without my planning it, this eclipse/Mercury Retrograde has started off as a time for me to create a space in which to own & defend my inner experience, including the right to think myself extraordinary. The violation of my right to own my inner self began early in this life, and was relentless. Showing up one more time to claim that feels a little like Holyfield might have, walking into the ring at 25 to 1. But I swear to god, I will not go down. I will own this.
This was an absolute joy to read, & I will keep it in mind as I flow through the next several weeks: “You got yourself into whatever you are into, and with the strength of an idea, a gesture of thought, you will discover how much you can change when you change your mind.”
Changing my mind on something, my approach, has been definitely proactive and has changed tension into curiosity. Nilou, fun it should be! Earlier this year, I got myself so spun up in a frenzy of old hurt that I lost sight of what should just be fun. But like any good Scorpio, my playfulness is a genuine facade that tempers my serious focus on transforming old stories into new experiences. I will cut off my arm before I let any negative story perpetuate into the present. Nothing soothes that better than a gentle voice of reassurance (many times my own), that it’s okay to be out of control, that whatever I can give of myself is fine. Does that make me weak to want such things from an intimate partner? I would never say I rely on them to find confidence. I just don’t understand how relationships function without this type of interaction and support. I’m not sad or down. I actually feel pretty grounded, if slightly sober about it all. Does that make me have any less joy though?
Okay, time to tell a good feeling story now. It’s raining too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BytpiGh2O1c
Dear Oracle, thank you.
My first idea for today is the idea that there is only one consciousness and all ‘forms’ of consciousness are related to awareness: that our consciousness guides our awareness of how we exist in the different spheres of our experience; the personal and interpersonal, the intellectual and artistic, the religious and spiritual, the political, the economic, the ecological, or however else we choose to designate them. The last time i said something like this, people got very upset; with the benefit of hindsight i can say that not only was this good, but is now a source of encouragement. This idea is very threatening to those who have constructed or adopted realities that are based on ‘divided personhood’ (lack of integrity) and would seek to impose those realities on others. I have seen some manifestations of this at work in the world as ‘i’m messed up so you should be too’ and ‘if i have enough (political/institutional) power that will mitigate my brokenness.’ Oh dear. We have plenty of teachings that guide us to self-knowledge, self-acceptance and self-love, and it is my opinion that these are the core means through which we may come to recognise that concerning our personhood, ‘whole’, ‘in integrity’, ‘in imperfect perfection’ are ways of describing a natural and fundamental state of being, albeit one that requires maintenance.
My second idea for today is that everything that needs to be done, everything we need to do, can and should be fun. I’m still processing this one, but i’m convinced that the evolutionary revolutionary changes that will break the cycles of destruction on this planet shall be co-creative.