The Way Out

Would you like to know how I write my blog?

Initially when I started writing, I found it difficult to sleep later. Because my mind would be filled with the ideas for the next 20 posts.

And then I reminded myself of the words from the Tao Te Ching. "Thoughts weaken the mind. Desires wither the heart."

Since then, I never think about my posts. I meditate. And then I sit down and write what comes to me. At that time.

All creation starts with this kind of emptiness.

Which is why Kumbha rashi stands out for its innovation. It is the capacity to jump into the void of the Kumbha, the pot.

When There Is So Much Noise Out There....

The lessons of Kumbha are valuable. Whether it is the end times. Or whether it is just another day.

The three nakshatras of Kumbha are Dhanishta, Shatabhisha and Purva Bhadrapada.

Kumbha is one of the signs that knows and understands power.

Dhanishta

Stands for wealth. Resources.

Ruled by Mars. The graha of energy.

The true power of Dhanishta is when it focuses on the resources that build energy.

That is true power.

Knowing what food works for you. Knowing how to rest. Knowing to move your body.

Being conscious of how you spend.

Not wasting your money. Spending wisely. Understanding what's to your benefit.

Knowing what skills you want to learn. Learning and honing your skills.

These are reliable ways of building wealth.

Shatabhisha

The heart of Kumbha. The empty void.

Ruled by Rahu.

There are two aspects of Shatabhisha to be aware of.

One: The word Shatabhisha means a hundred healers.

It teaches you to heal.

How can you learn to heal yourself? Are there any traditional methods you can learn? How can you be less dependent on the system?

Two: Shatabhisha is equipped with the skills of manipulation.

Only someone who has embraced Rahu, can understand hypnosis, manipulation and power.

There are several ways the system steals your power. Often it is via the people around you.

Especially certain people who have gamed the system themselves. They've understood how it works. And now they have built their own small pyramids. By getting a bunch of followers. By making money.

And when a person below points to the great Ponzi Scheme, and says "Hey that looks really fragile. One card falls......and...."

Or you say "It seems like the system is run by maniacs!"

And the person sitting on the pyramid gets really angry. He wants to put you in place.

And he will use the same tricks from the age old handbook. He will say you are not pure. You don't have knowledge. You are small. You are insignificant.

Earlier, even just a couple of months ago, I would find that kind of superiority offensive.

Now I realize, the people sitting on the pyramid are scared. One blow could bring it all down.

And so these people never point their finger towards the ones on top. They never call out the mistakes made by the people there.

But they freely heap guilt and shame on those below them.

Stop looking up to these people. No one knows shit. They just pretend to.

It's true.

The voice of authority has never been more hollow.

And no matter where you stand on the ladder, your position is shaky. Keep your feet firmly on earth.

Purva Bhadrapada

Symbolized by the front two legs of the funeral cot.

Ruled by Jupiter.

Has the capacity to look at the dark side of life.

There are many people going around saying 'Ignorance is Bliss'.

Especially women. They seem to think they don't know enough about world matters. Or they seem to think they are so weak that they will get overwhelmed by too much information.

Men on the other hand seek out discussion.

Ignorance is Isolation.

It's keeping you away from a whole aspect of life. Keeping you locked up.

Jupiter is here to help you learn. The way out is the way through.

Seek different opinions. Voice yours.

Your voice gets stronger every time you use it.

Only by sharing our thoughts with others, and by listening to them, do we truly learn.

The Week Ahead

If you made your list mid- December, you would have gone through the frustrating bits, and hopefully you see progress now.

If you haven't made a list of any sort. I strongly suggest you do.

Framework eliminates guesswork.

Make a list of things you should eat. Take a walk everyday. Break down your tasks into workable bits.

And choose from the list.

Don't squander your attention on random scrolling.

Jupiter has gone direct after 120 days of retrograde motion. You may see progress in your work. You can have more drive to learn. And you may come across some unexpected luck.

Mars and Rahu in Shatabhisha has great potential for you to learn the lessons of that nakshatra.

16th is Sankranti. We are moving to the final month of the year.

And I'll see you on 18th, the day of the amavasya in Pisces.

Do go for a walk. Spend some time enjoying the spring evenings.

I know the days are too hot. But the evenings are so beautiful....they almost feel illegal.