Mercury Conjunct Jupiter in Virgo: Sadhana, a 40 day Mantra Meditation Journey (Mercurio Congiunto Giove in Vergine: Sadhana, un viaggio di 40 giorni attraverso la meditazione dei Mantra)

Today there is a Mercury and Jupiter conjunct in Virgo.

The Messenger of the Gods meets the God of Wisdom in disseminating, pragmatic, methodical Virgo.

Words become impregnated with significance. Sound becomes holy. 

We tend to forget that our Words have their own power, their own magic, their own vibration. With the power of thoughts that become words, we co-create our reality.

We are in a very intense, astrologically speaking, weather. Later today the Sun enters Virgo: summer is over, the party is over, we are rolling the sleeves to start work again. The Mars-Saturn conjunct in Sagittarius is building and we are in the Eclipse season and Mercury with be retrograde soon. A new cycle is starting and the Eclipses will take us where our life path should be (like it or not).

Today I am starting a 40 day Sadhana with the aid of Meditative Mind. For 40 consecutive days I will chant, practice my kundalini yoga and meditate on the significance of a new Mantra that I will recite for 40 consecutive times.

It is my way of weaving in the power of words with divine significance as a daily sacred ritual so fit for the Virgo season..where the sacred is found in the small mundane things of everyday life. It is my way of daily allowing space for the divine to guide me through sound to my next destination.

Blessed Chanting!

Versione Italiana:

Mercurio Congiunto Giove in Vergine: Sadhana, un viaggio di 40 giorni attraverso la Meditazione dei Mantra

Oggi Mercurio si è congiunto con Giove in Vergine.

Il Messaggero degli Idei incontra il Dio del Conoscenza nel segno disseminate, pragmatico e metodico della Vergine.

Le parole diventano impregnati di significato. Il suono diventa sacro.

Ci dimentichiamo che le nostre Parole hanno un loro Potere, una loro Magia, una loro Vibrazione. Con il potere dei pensieri, che diventano parole, noi co-creiamo la nostra realtà.

Siamo attraversando, astrologicamente parlando, un periodo intenso. Più tardi il Sole entra in Vergine: la pacchia è finita, è tempo di tirare su le maniche e tornare al lavoro. La congiunzione Marte-Saturno in Sagittario sta crescendo e siamo nella stagione delle Eclissi. Uno nuovo ciclo sta cominciando e l’Eclissi ci porteranno la dove è il sentiero della nostra vita (volendo o dolendo).

Oggi sto cominciando 40 giorni di Sadhana, con l’aiuto di Meditative Mind. Per 40 giorni consecutivi canterò, faro kundalini yoga e mediterò su il significato di un nuovo Mantra che reciterò per 40 volte di seguito.

E’ il mio modo di tessere il potere delle parole con significato divino come un ritual sacro da compiere tutti i giorno come è degno per la stagione della Vergine….dove il sacro si trovo nelle piccole cose mondane di tutti i giorni. E’ il mio modo di creare uno spazio giornaliero dove incontrare il divino attraverso il suono e farmi guidare alla prossima destinazione.

Un Augurio per tanti canti benedetti!

Virgo New Moon 2014

(This piece of writing came to me whilst I was on the balcony watching the stars (and two shooting stars) and listening to this song after a sleepless night and an exhausting day decluttering my study and trying to make sense out of my life.

Benjy Wertheimer – One River

I suggest reading this writing following the rhythm of the drums, as you please, letting yourself be carried by the eternal beat of life in its daily earthly rituals that talk to our Soul. Enjoy!)

There is always a place I will somehow call home,

It is somewhere amongst those stars,

I keep on staring at nearly ever night.

And each time I trespass the door of that home,

something makes me feel safe.

Something reminds me,

soothes my frail nerves,

my aching heart,

doubting soul.

A Voice whispers...

that I am following a Thread,

a magical Web...

A tortuous River,

woven in many lifetimes,

in many epochs,

far and near...

And each time,

however extremely different the situation is.

I somehow,

finally return to that home,

to that call,

to that unmistakable Whisper.

That formulates its Sense,

in between the Silences,

emerging from primordial Chaos,

bubbling with Divine Order.

Be it under a tree in the city of Velia,

Under the Menhir guarding the Megalithic temples of the Goddess,

Near the well of a mediaeval cloister,

Amongst blossoming night white flowers on the ziggurat,

Or near the Nile watching the Orion rise,

celebrating the blessings of a new New Year.

I always come back to this call,

where my Logic fails,

my Ego surrenders,

as It remembers in its bones,

as a burning mark on the skin,

that pierces the Soul,

and robs away the sleep from the night.

Of a promise,

of a service.

Beyond Me,

Yet only through Me.

The eternal doubting Me.

How to be a better Friend - Astrologically Speaking

Today I stumbled upon an interesting article on www.astrology.com. 

Mine (the highlighted text) couldn't be more accurate...

What hit the mark was the last phrase:

"the lightness of being that accompanies acts of forgiveness"

Life would be much easier, at least for me, if I learnt to forgive others and myself.

Have a long way to go...!!!

WESTERN ASTROLOGY

How To Be a Better Friend

BY HOLIDAY MATHIS OCTOBER 07, 2009 08:04 PM EST

Sure, you're a good friend -- but in every friendship there is room to grow, right? Here is one thing your astrological sign can do to tighten up those bonds that only friends can truly have.

ARIES: Notice and remember.

You are naturally outgoing and caring and, quite frankly, accustomed to being people's favorite. But don't get too comfortable. There is work required in friendship, and usually it has to do with paying attention. The little things matter. Your friends are always giving you hints about what they want in life and what might be meaningful or helpful to them. All you have to do is take note and follow through.

TAURUS: Be eventful.

You're a true blue kind of friend. Your consistent quality of attention fosters trust. The routines and rituals of your relationships establish a strong foundation. Take it to the next level by creating special moments with your friends -- events that that are surprising, memorable and maybe just wacky! Give yourself and your friend something to laugh about as you grow older.

GEMINI: Give one-on-one time.

You twins are social butterflies who like to do things in groups. Seeing everyone at once is both convenient and energizing. And while a boisterous gathering is usually a blast, the intimacy that keeps friendship alive can get lost in the crowd. So be sure to fortify your friendships with time devoted exclusively to each person.

CANCER: Be vulnerable.

You have lovely manners and an air of decorum that keeps your friendly unions supportive and positive. You feel a responsibility to put a sunny spin on things and present a respectable front. Just remember that it's okay to be honest with the people who love you, even when your true feelings are not pretty. If you always try to hide emotions like sadness or anger, you'll miss an opportunity for healthy bonding. Keep it real.

LEO: Just listen.

There is no skill that's more rare and precious to a friendship than good listening. Undivided attention is a gift that doesn't cost anything to give, and yet it's so valuable. Good listening is done with the mouth closed and the heart open. It comes without anecdotes from your own life or stories about when you were in a similar position. Good listening isn't easy, but it's simple.

VIRGO: Be easy.

People mess up sometimes. (Well, not you of course, but other people, wink-wink.) Your grace in overlooking the mistakes and flaws of your friends will elevate you to sainthood. And in the unlikely case that you too should blunder in the future, you'll be deserving of the same mercy. And the best part about letting these minor blunders go is the lightness of being that accompanies acts of forgiveness.   

LIBRA: Make it about you sometimes.

It's probably hard for you to believe this, but it is possible for a person to be too selfless. So, you're more comfortable giving than taking. You still have to take when it's your turn. Let them pick up the lunch tab and make them listen to your way-long story about your sister while you're at it -- and don't feel guilty! Otherwise it makes other people feel uncomfortable about the lopsided energy flow in the relationship.   

SCORPIO: Be honest -- but not too honest.

Your talent for seeing the bottom line truth is absolutely astounding. You know when your friend is fooling herself in some regard or when she could be doing a better job at something. You even know how she could solve some of her problems immediately. But part of being a good friend is in not saying all that you know. Honor the notion that each person's process and pacing is different.

SAGITTARIUS: Put your feelers out.

Your moods are easy to read. Mostly, you tell people exactly what state you're in, and that keeps your relationships straightforward, just the way you like them. Note that some people are not as forthright with their emotions -- they just haven't adopted such an uncomplicated approach. Be sensitive to how your friends are feeling, and check in often with them on an emotional level.

CAPRICORN: Make and keep friendly appointments.

Typically a Capricorn's busy life includes work, extra work and plenty of preparation for more work. Then there's the work you do just to be able to work -- for instance housework or schoolwork … well it's endless. Friends help you break up that relentless routine. Put your friends on the schedule just like they were one of your other important appointments and keep those meetings sacred. 

AQUARIUS: Bring on the compliments.

Your friends love to get your approval. When you notice qualities in them that they don’t realize or recognize the talents that they take for granted, what you are really doing is loving them! And here's the bonus: the positive light you shine on your friends bounces right back to you. Your compliments to friends actually build your own self-esteem. 

PISCES: Establish boundaries.

Most Pisces intuitively create close relationships without knowing how they did it. It's so easy for you to be compassionate, empathetic and connected to others that your friendships are usually intimate right from the start. So it's crucial that you're also mindful to give your friends space. Honor the natural ebbs and flows of friendship without worry.