My horoscope from Rob Brezny: PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “The real secret of magic is that the world is made of words,” said the sage Terence McKenna, “and that if you know the words that the world is made of, you can make of it whatever you wish.” I’d go even further and say that you can actually shape your world through your use of language. Do you really want to live amidst infertile chaos where nothing makes sense and no one really loves anyone? Then speak with unconscious carelessness, expressing yourself lazily. Or would you prefer to live in a realm that’s rich with meaning and beauty and interesting mystery? Then be discerning and creative in how you speak, primed to name the novel truths that are always being born right in front of your eyes. Of course you always have the power to create heaven or hell through the words you choose, Pisces, but right now is a potential turning point when you could form good new habits.
What a perfect thing to say to a writer, Rob! Thank you for the insight and advice. I’ll keep it in mind.
There is something different about the light today. It’s deeper, more saturated —the first messenger of Autumn. My dreams have been strange and intense. Pieces of my psyche have begun to burrow into darker places in my subconscious. Pretty soon, school will begin and I’ll be caught up in theory, research, writing papers, learning French, opening new books, and spending hours upon hours in the shared sanctuary of the university library (one of my favorite places on campus). I look forward to getting out scarves, layering clothes, pulling travel mugs for hot drinks down from the top of the cupboard, and listening to the sound of the leaves crunch beneath my feet. But for now, I am home, enjoying this last quiet pause of Summer’s beauty.
I was finally able to get some sketching in after Superboy’s illness. But, I hesitate to share it here because I am positive I will make this one into a full fledged painting. It’s important that the piece has time to germinate before I put it out into the world. However, I can tell you that it is inspired by The Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George. I already have a title for it: “Cleopatra at the Sacred Waters”. I’m excited to pull out my acrylics. It’s been far too long!
Have you noticed the light changing? Can you feel an intuitive shift in your consciousness this time of year? What words are you using to shape your world?
