Dearest Jemstar,
Last weekend we traveled overland to Orange. Orange is a country town in New South Wales. After arriving at our retreat I sauntered down to take some photographs of a small herd of alpacas. These timid and curious beasts were very friendly, I assume because they were domesticated. Surrounded by the Australian bush I began to create these four lines. I hope you enjoy them:
How can I still the quietness of my heart?
How can I fill the void in my soul?
Come to me in dreamtime
Love me before I am too old!
The day we drove to Orange the Moon was in Capricorn and I have finally embraced Capricorn as my friend. It winks at my North Node encouraging me to strive toward my destiny. For a long time I would not admit this commanding aspect of my chart but now, I grab it with all of my strength, in an attempt to cajole the answer to, "what more must I do?"
It is a number four day, a day of stability and diligent foundation lying. The Empress, Gaia, the Earth mother is pregnant with new beginnings. The Emperor bold and stoic sits upon Olympus, his mountainous retreat ruling with a steel soul. The Chariot belts past with one black and one white stallion rearing their headings bolting off in different directions. Sure the vehicle seems out of control but I have a firm grasp on the reigns.
How do I incorporate all of these elements into one day? What do these subliminal messages mean? Do I take the stability of the number four and build a mausoleum? Or, perhaps a pine box to lie within and contemplate my future? What if I get stuck in the box unable to force the lid open? Always looking for an escape route - there is always a way out, isn't there?
The Chariot implies fast movement - racing down the highway of life out of control. Then the realization comes, I'm in control! I think of Charlton Heston in Ben Hur - no matter where he comes in the race, he will surely win. Is life that flexible? I think not!
We are heading off on an adventure today. Escaping our daily