A disappointment can happen early in the day, or else you are informed of a difficult matter. At the same time, a group comes up with an exciting plan that is workable. An unusual individual who has specific talents opens a door for you, but this person has no ability to help you in larger matters. Avoid the temptation to ask for more from a generous person: accept what is offered with gratitude. A tendency to express frustration is here. Mary Ellen Kelly said, “Natives who beat drums to drive off evil spirits are objects of scorn to smart Americans who blow horns to break up traffic jams.” What’s good? Someone is working away in private figuring things out, and a cheerful optimist just can’t stop talking about how great everything is. Both will eventually be shown to be on the right track.
The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!
The following is respectfully quoted from “Reborn in the West” by Vicki Mackenzie as she recounts Jetsunma’s life story. This section begins as Jetsunma describes her early practice:
‘I left the party at that point,’ was how she put it. ‘I felt “There’s nothing here.”‘ Her meditation then took a quantum leap–right to the heart of mysticism, to the fount of truth.
‘In my next dream I was guided to meditate on the question “If what I have here does not amount to much because it is so finite, then what is there of value?”‘ Suddenly she found herself contemplating absolute reality, or ultimate truth, the primordial wisdom state and the most profound and difficult subject of all Buddhist meditations.
‘I didn’t have the words for it but I knew it wasn’t like God, the old-man-on-the-throne idea. What I was meditating on was a non-dual, all-pervasive essence–that is, form and formless, united, indistinguishable from one another. I saw that it was the only validity–that and the compassionate activity that was an expression of it.’
What Jetsunma was telling me was, I recognized, quite exceptional. What yogis and scholars in Tibetan monasteries take years to achieve after long intellectual delving and even longer years of retreat, Jetsunma had arrived at entirely of her own accord. Tucked away on her farm in North Carolina without any guru, any book, any established doctrine or example to follow, she had not only discovered but realized the two essential truths–wisdom and compassion, the two wings of Tibetan Buddhism that are said to fly you all the way to Enlightenment. Without them you can barely get off the ground. It was an amazing feat.
But she didn’t stop there. While she continued to meditate on absolute nature and compassion she simultaneously began to offer up her body, part by part.
‘This is going to sound strange,’ she said, laughing, ‘but I would lie down–I didn’t know you were suppose to do all of this sitting up–and I would look down at my feet and say, “OK, here they are, ten toes.” And I would really look at my feet and consider all the things that my feet could do for me. And then I would contemplate what was the ultimate good of these things–no ultimate use at all!” ‘ She would continue in that vein throughout her body, staying longer on the parts she felt attached to. ‘No one wants to give up their head, for instance. Our head is like the last bastion of our individuality. And I’d pay special attention to my female parts and my hands. You don’t want to do without them!’
She didn’t know it then, but what she was doing was no less than Chöd, another profound Tibetan meditation whereby you relinquish your body to emptiness for the good of all. It is considered the ultimate physical surrender. How she had come across such a strange meditation in the middle of North Carolina, with only a baby and husband for company, adds to the mystery. I asked again, to make sure, if there were any outside influences that could have been directing her.
‘We were in Ashville in the seventies and nothing metaphysical was happening there,’ she replied. ‘Actually there was one thing–a small transcendental meditation centre had started and friends kept urging me to join. But I resisted. It didn’t feel as though it was the right place for me. They said I had to have a guru, that I couldn’t get anywhere without one, and I replied, “That may be true, but I haven’t found my teacher yet and I will know when I do.” ‘
She continued these intense periods of individual meditation over several years. ‘I would meditate for hours at a time. Luckily I had a baby who was peaceful and slept a lot, and a husband who was supportive of what I was doing. I am eternally grateful for that. But it was still a householder’s retreat. I had a husband, a child and all the chores to do. Even so, I had a much stricter schedule of meditation than I do now.’
The meditations grew in strength and clarity, and when she was around thirty she had a spiritual experience which showed that the time to begin her work had begun. She was reluctant to tell me about it, except to say that she entered a long period of meditation from which she emerged knowing that her personal life had finished and that she had been born solely to be of benefit for others. ‘I never said anything to anyone about it. But oddly, after that people started coming to me.’
Indecisiveness is prevalent early in the day. Make no decision until the uncertainty ends, and it will. A change is coming that involves general consensus of what people are willing to accept. Those in power come down to earth and get serious about their expectations. Reality is the driving force these days, and optimistic posturing that has no basis in reality is exposed for what it is. Powerful figures who wish to be honoured are engaging in last-ditch moves. Maybe they’ll work. Be aware that success is slowly building in undetected ways, and don’t give up hope. Voltaire said, “Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.” A pleasant interlude with a friend or group can happen today. Stay open.
The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!
Someone tells you the secret of everything and walks away casually today. Take the message into consideration as you run straight into a logjam based on faulty thinking. Overly optimist thinking leads you to run out of gas, come up short in the grocery line or forget your best friend’s birthday. Move at double-time speed to make up for the lapses. Avoid making sweeping promises you won’t keep. Heraclitus said, “Those who are awake all live in the same world. Those who are asleep live in their own worlds.” Which are you? You’ll know by the events of the day! Serious matters, carefully thought out and handled, are successful. An enthusiastic person pleases other and lightens the atmosphere, like a bird singing in a factory. Enjoy the music, but you still have to work.
The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!
Duty calls today and you are prepared to serve! Seriousness replaces frivolity. If you are in love with someone or something, make a serious offer and it will be accepted. It’s time to either come through for others or else head back to dreamland, where nothing happens. Important conversations happen today. If you’ve skipped over details, go back and re-do your project. You are working for the long haul now. A diplomatic gesture is nice and it’s totally unrelated to the important activities of the day, which involve hard work and serious thought. Maya Angelou said, “Nature has no mercy at all. Nature says ‘I’m going to snow. If you have on a bikini and no snow shoes, that’s tough. I am going to snow anyway.'” It’s that sort of day. Within two weeks a project that has engaged you for some time will wrap up, freeing your energy for other things.
The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!
This is a harmonious day for relationships between men and women. A spiritual person, foreigner or judge makes a decision that settles outstanding matters. Judgments are fair and people agree and feel well treated. An artistic project goes poorly and it’s hard to express your inspiration today. A deluded, hopeful energy misleads those in the throes of love. Wait to express yourself; the other person doesn’t feel the same. The urge to overdo is creeping up on people. Try not to over-indulge, but you probably will. A scattered energy makes it hard to settle down and do what you need to do. Elizabeth Bowen said, “No object is mysterious. The mystery is in your eye.” Do your work and go home, where the food is great.
The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!
Serious thought must be given to important matters today. These involve joint finances, taxes, expenditures and estate planning. Mortality is in the picture…how long does life last, and what arrangements need to be made for those who are to come? Something brings you down to reality! Decisions are good ones but they’re hard to make. People who chatter away are cut off promptly, so state your business and keep moving! Make it short and sweet. A communication may be hard to hear or understand. Be sure you have your facts straight. Elsewhere, a breezy, “What, me worry?” emotional attitude is out of touch with reality. If this is you, return to earth promptly! Lao Tsu said, “Saneness or sobriety is more basic than frivolity. Calmness or self-sufficiency is superior to being agitated.” Later in the day an inspiration strikes that works! Food and family are still wonderful.
The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!
This is an excellent day for forward progress. Women are on your side and will give you all the support you need. Apply for a loan, pay off your debts; handle hidden matters. Make a will if you don’t have one. Listen to secret matters and be supportive. Oswald Spengler said, “The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious.” What you must not do today is speak openly to the general public of the private matters that consume you. Yet you must inform everyone you regard as an ally, they have a right to know your plans. An emotional flare-up is possible if someone learns they’re not in the loop, and it won’t end soon. (“What ELSE didn’t you tell me?”) Be aware of pride as an issue, yours and others. In a different vein, a burst of love is fun, emotional happiness characterizes the day and you’re still smiling at everyone.
The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!
