Sagittarius is the
sign of the spirit, and heaven knows we all need a reason to believe in something. What lights our inner fire? It may be a passion, a song, a dance, an archetype living within us that always knows how
to put on a knapsack and hit the road to find ourselves again. It may be a
simple jaunt to the local café, it may be a road trip or a year getting lost in the
jungles. We need our gypsy souls rocked. We need campfires and stargazing, heady debates
and poetry slams. We need a little bit 'o raucous and a pinch of hedonism
from time to time. We need contemplative comediennes, bawdy storytellers and
laughter 'til our sides split. We need the Higher Mindedness of the Archer.
The unexamined life is not worth living. ~ Socrates
As I sit in one of my favorite international coffee houses, Caffe
Trieste, writing this forecast, I look around and take in the essence of
Sagittarius. There's a plethora of gypsies, writers, foreigners, travelers, artists and
musicians taking in their afternoon coffee and pastries. A random mix of Dylan, Joni Mitchell,
Zeppelin and my favorite Stones’ Sticky Fingers plays
on the sound system. The smell of extra strong espresso wafts through the air, along with calzones and an occasional hint of wine or beer from those getting a
head start on happy hour. An abstract, multi-colored wall mural of Italy's unmistakable boot makes a striking backdrop behind
a professorial looking man with neat white hair in a ponytail, topped off with
a black beret and a taupe cardigan. He’s devouring The New York Times and a
croissant with gusto.
All in all, the setting is perfect. I’ve got that Travelin’
Feelin’, mixed in with higher education aspirations. No doubt, we’re settling into
Sagittarius’ scene, where philosophers, explorers, educators, gypsies,
wanderers and pontificators all writhe together in a wonderful soup cauldron, brewing up
some semblance of The Meaning of Life recipe. As much as we need our bellies nourished, our minds need sustenance and our brains need to chew, too.
At this time of the New Moon in Sagittarius, carrying us
through Thanksgiving and bolstering our spirit for the season, we can make it a
point to reconnect to the philosopher and seeker within, and the part of us that
remembers that great Tolkien line, “Not all who wander are lost.” Make an inward or outward journey. Button up
your overcoat, throw a copy of Leaves of
Grass in your bag and take a little trip. Need to stay close to home? Stoke
the fireplace, pour yourself a cuppa and kick back with a few friends to
contemplate what it’s all about. Let your spirit fly.
Cheers, Global Family!
Love and thanks,
Erin
Inspired in part by:
Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Flying Free by Lynn Braz
Be Here Now by Ram Dass
The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac
Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis
Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis
I Am That by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
The Adventures of Bindi Girl by Erin Reese
Something Good for a Change by Wavy Gravy
The Electric Acid Kool-Aid Test by Tom Wolfe
The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
Autobiography of a Yogi by Parmahansa Yogananda
Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig
etc
etc
etc
What an exciting time of year! Espresso or wine, some cozy fires with friends, and books, books, books to bring us on travels! Thanks for your pep talk Erin.. giving us some motivation in this wind-down time. x*
ReplyDeleteErin, I love your writing, and am so grateful you've created this astrology column that I can count on for insight and your wonderful wit. You were the one who taught me that astrology is a science. The way you write about it, though, is art.
ReplyDeleteAs a Sadge, today is my personal New Year's Day. I was born during my least favorite month of the year. This is the time when I'd most love to escape the Northeast and be anywhere but here. Your column is my invitation to wander deeper within, to let our my inner gypsy roam right where I am. To have fun now. Thank you, Erin.