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September 8, 2004
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week beginning September 9
Copyright 2004 by Rob Brezsny
www.freewillastrology.com
Grammar key: Asterisks equal *italics*
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Two wrongs may make a right this week. A
mistake could lead to a lucky break, and some questionable decisions
could result in you looking like a genius. The karma in your vicinity is
extremely odd, Aries. It's as if you can't get the opportunities you need
unless something goes awry. It's like the only way you can meet your
date with destiny is if you're under an illusion about what your date with
destiny is.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I'm tempted to address you as "Your Majesty"
or "Your Grace." There's something regal about your mood. What's going
on? Are you realizing how much power you have to create the life you
really want? Are you ready to shake the misguided belief that others are
in control of your destiny? I won't be upset, Taurus, if you issue the
equivalent of royal decrees in the coming week. And I'll be pleased if you
act on Robert Anton Wilson's assertion that "Reality is what you can get
away with."
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you believe your body is inherently sinful or if
you're offended by references to your private parts, stop reading now.
Still here? Good. The fact is, dear Gemini, that this is a perfect time to
celebrate, explore, and reinvent your relationship with your genitals. It's
your sacred duty to strip away every negative association about them
that you may have acquired in the past. Do whatever it takes to arrive at
the understanding that your sexual organs are among the most sublime
gifts the Divine Creator has given you. Have fun with them, worship them,
teach them greater discipline, and in general lift them to the exalted state
they deserve.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): This week you may frequently experience a
psychological state called "schizofriendia." As defined by one of my
readers, Lewis, schizofriendia is a condition in which people hear voices in
their heads that are unfailingly supportive, encouraging, and keen to offer
constructive advice about how to make the most of everything that
happens. It's true, my fellow Cancerian, that in the past the little voices in
our heads have only occasionally been reliable sources of information. But
they will more than compensate for that during the Golden Age of Self-
Healing that's just ahead.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In many cultures, the dove has served as a symbol
of divinity, purity, and peace. To Muslims and Christians, for instance, it
represents the Holy Spirit. In contrast, the pigeon is often regarded as a
nuisance whose prolific droppings are an eyesore and health hazard. And
yet the terms "dove" and "pigeon" are used interchangeably for many
species of birds; they're essentially the same. I mention this, Leo, because
I think you'll have a dove-pigeon thing happening for you this week. A
certain situation will have both a lyrical, harmonious side and a banal,
bedraggled aspect. They go together; you can't have the dove without
the pigeon.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): As the relentless nihilism of the mass media
threatens to quash our ability to even perceive, let alone exult in life's
glorious beauty, we need new words to remind us to see with our own
eyes. I have one: *mirabilia,* which is actually an old term that hasn't
been used much in the last 400 years. Its literal definition is "marvels that
inspire wonder," but I'd like to add the following nuances: beguiling
curiosities, enigmatic joys, changes that inspire amused awe, and sudden
deliverance from boring evils. I'm happy to report that you Virgos, more
than any other sign, are currently poised to see, create, and attract
*mirabilia.*
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I have never before called on the help of
actress Mae West to illuminate your horoscope. Her cracked wisdom is so
relentlessly arch and ironic that it's rarely useful as advice. Given the
extraordinary nature of your current astrological omens, however, I'm now
going to be utterly sincere as I recommend that you pattern yourself
after her. Mae once said, "When I'm good, I'm very, very good, but when
I'm bad, I'm better." For a limited time only, Libra, you have the right to
speak these words as if they were your deepest truth.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You're at the climax of your yearly cycle,
Scorpio. That means you have the power to harvest the best possible
outcomes of all the themes you've been developing since your last
birthday. Here are two pieces of advice to help you make the most of this
magic moment. 1. Use the system but don't let it use you. Refuse to
believe that any bureaucracy or organization is stronger than you. 2.
Frequently ask yourself the following question: "What is the most fun,
productive, and liberating action I can take right now?"
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In his live show, "Monster," Irish
comedian Dylan Moran tells audience members *not* to fulfill their
potential. "It's like your bank balance," he says. "You always have a lot
less than you think. Don't look at it. It's like a locked door within yourself.
Leave it that way." A review in *The New Yorker* reported this rant
admiringly, as if it were unique and witty. In my view, though, it's actually
hackneyed and idiotic. Most of us have received some version of that
cynical advice over and over again. I do think it's important to recognize
how prevalent Moran's philosophy is, because then you have more power
to reject it. So that's part one of your assignment, Sagittarius: Recall all
the times you've been told, either blatantly or covertly, that you have
less potential than you imagine. Part two: Open the locked door within
you and gaze at your potential, knowing there's a lot more of it than you
think.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In my mind, there are no ambiguities about
your immediate future. Here are the three precise formulas that sum up
all you need to know. 1. If you clean out the stultifying chaos in your
closet, your garage, or your mind, you will set in motion events that will
ultimately bring you in contact with fretile, delightful chaos. 2. As soon as
you dispense with once-useful stuff you don't need any more, you will be
delivered from a supposedly "necessary" evil. 3. If you cut down on your
use of careless language and tame your reflex to judge people harshly,
you will be given the key to a treasure you didn't even know existed.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): To the Sioux, storms that replenish the
earth with heavy rain are Thunder Beings. The Mayan god of fertility and
agriculture is the beneficent Chaac, who demonstrates his friendship to
humans by sending them thunder and rain. For the Algonquins, Michabo is
the creator of the earth and the human race. He is also master of the
thunder and wind. Tawhiki is the Polynesian god of thunder and lightning,
as well as the provider of good health and he who bestows the skill of
building fine houses. I believe that in the coming week, Aquarius, you will
have the chance to be in intimate communion with a thunder god or
goddess who has much in common with these deities.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): For a decade I've enjoyed observing the long
growing cycle of the persimmon tree in my front yard. Its new leaves bud
in February, but its fruits aren't ready to eat until December. This July
there was an event I've never seen in previous years. A branch became so
heavy with ripening persimmons that it broke off and fell to the ground.
While it was sad at the time, I now notice that the persimmons on the
remaining branches are bigger than they usually are in September. I
expect that around Christmas time, I may fewer blooms than in previous
years, but they'll be of record-breaking size. The entire scenario I just
described is an apt metaphor for your year, Pisces. Whatever you lost a
couple of months ago will result in you getting fewer but bigger rewards
by the end of 2004.
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HOMEWORK:
We all worship something, whether or not we believe in God or the gods.
What idea, person, thing, or emotion do you bow down to? Testify by
going to www.freewillastrology.com and clicking on "Email Rob."
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WANT TO GET YOUR CHART DONE?
I'm not doing charts these days. In addition to writing my weekly column
and expanded audio horoscopes, I'm also working on a book and CD.
But I can recommend a colleague whose astro-aesthetics closely match
my own. She's RO LOUGHRAN.
Ro utilizes a blend of well-trained intuition, emotional warmth, and a high
degree of technical proficiency in horoscope interpretation; she is skilled
at exploring the mysteries of your life's purpose and nurturing your
connection with your own inner wisdom. In addition to over 20 years of
astrological experience, Ro is also a licensed psychotherapist, allowing her
to integrate psychological insight with the cosmological perspective that
astrology offers.
Ro is based in California, but can do phone consultations and otherwise
work with you regardless of geographic boundaries.
Ro's website is at
http://www.astrology-psychotherapy.com/
She can also be reached at roloughran@comcast.net
Namaste,
Rob
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