Message for Tuesday March 24

 Message for Tuesday 24 March 2026

• Through Distress toward the Circus • "A baneful comet" is "the scourge of nations, a notorious character in the hands of evil powers." This need not be taken literally, yet it is noteworthy that both Sri Aurobindo and Jesus warned against evil entities and influences. Both also pointed out ways of escape through prayer and submission to Deity. Gloom, darkness and distress can be overcome through silent aspiration, prayer and faith. There are also deleterious habits fallen into through weakness. ""A man stands with a tankard in his hand, ready to drink. Two others stand apart, talking together with averted faces." On the other hand, some are like officers on the lookout on the top of a hill, competent strategists either temporally or spiritually. As a corrective for issues of the first paragraph, we have "a triangle with wings" and the keyword Zeal. "A person climbs a rock in a fierce storm. Flashes of lightning reveal a strong figure climbing well." He or she, amid perilous adventures, passes through uncertainty and peril to final success. His or her reward is "a halo of supernal glory bestowed by a fixed star, a transcendental Sun." Brilliant gifts are not understood or appreciated by the present-day world, but their influence will extend to future generations. Meanwhile in "a gigantic tent" we see our experience both steadily and whole, dramatized by the circus, organizing divergent capabilities in a common cause. The keyword is Apportionment. Tuesday • Through Distress toward the Circus • Moon in Gemini goes void-of-course at 3:38p PT. Karmically sobering third of this week is with us until Thursday afternoon. Cosmic Piper

Message for Monday 23 March 2026

 Message for Monday 23 March 2026

• Something to Celebrate? • From February 11th until April 9th we are in a Dark or Slow Hermetic Epoch, not terrible but confusing, as evidenced by the lugubrious going-nowhere wars. "A man of tottering and uncertain gait carries water which he spills on the ground." Judgment can be wavering and faulty. For the 7th straight day we have had a warning against passionate or lustful desires which, if submitted to, are bad for health and longevity. In the woods abound wild plants of different kinds and colors. There is brusque, uncultivated natural wisdom in those of a rugged, rustic temperament. Meanwhile on the spiritual plane someone "plowing with two horses" is preparing the earth for a higher psychic manifestation (as a forerunner). "A ballroom with music, dancing and singing on the program" sounds like fun, whether one participates, enjoys, or both. Some, vain as a peacock, cover themselves with gorgeous decorations and ornaments, admiring themselves and their good fortune. "Two lovers strolling through a secluded walk" are Enjoying their private intimacy. Or on a more public level they could participate in "an Easter promenade." The keyword is Celebration. Monday • Something to Celebrate? • Moon is void-of-course until entering Gemini at 1:20a PT Cosmic Piper

Weekend of March 21st & 22nd 2026

 Messages for Weekend of March 21st & 22nd 2026

Saturday 21st: "A man sitting in a dark room with books and papers around him" has a good mind but a peculiar temperament which denies gain from his studies. There remains danger to health and well-being through perverse or lustful passions, which should be overcome. Two swords crossing each other denote a repellent disposition and quarreling, which could bring about disaster or serious injury. Charubel recommends fortifying the soul and praying to God for help and guidance. Not all foreign travel is connected with warfare. An Inquisitive person equipped for a rough journey follows new roads of knowledge and research. He or someone allied with him is confident in his powers and opinions, and fond of colorful, jeweled Display. "A comedian entertaining a group" holds up a mirror to life. There is power of personality through full, uninhibited self-expression and role-playing. The keyword is Release. "The flow of inspiration" can have multiple sources and directions. The keyword is Ingenuity. Moon in Taurus beginning at 2:36a ET Sunday 22nd: On the final two pages of Sri Aurobindo's epic poem, Savitri, a priest or sage asks her: "O woman soul, what light, what power revealed, Working the rapid marvels of this day, Opens for us by thee a happier age?" Modestly she replies: "Awakened to the meaning of my heart That to feel love and oneness is to live And this the magic of our golden change, Is all truth I know or seek, O sage." --pp. 723-724 Moon in Taurus goes void-of-course at 10:41p PT Cosmic Piper

Message for Friday 20 March 2026

Message for Friday 20 March 2026 • Springtide Realization • The sun enters Aries at 7:47a PT, the Vernal Equinox or first day of Spring. "A man is plowing in the midst of a boundless plain" with individuality and Originality. Meanwhile Charubel continues to advise against lustful, Virulent passions, bad for health and longevity. Everyone is weary of war, yet still "An officer is preparing to drill his men." The keyword is Preciseness. We have to "make the best of situations from which there is no immediate extrication." "A Hercules dressed in coarse material bears a club" with force of character, Strength and Passion. "A battlefield on which contending armies are in deadly Conflict" is all too evident on more than one front these days. Yet Charubel says "that sword is not for indiscriminate slaughter. It is to defend the right. There is a Mission to be executed." Who are the good guys and who are the bad guys? The Sabian symbol for the first day of Spring is "A woman rises out of water, a seal rises and embraces her." The keyword is Realization. That seems to leave military fracases behind us, and Sepharial concurs, with "A man and woman standing hand in hand, looking with affection toward each other." There could be an arrival at Amity, peace and concord. Friday • Springtide Realization • Moon in Aries goes void-of-course at 2:24a PT until entering Taurus at 11:36p PT. Therefore this is not a good day for new plans, even though Mercury turns direct at 12:35p PT. Finish what's already on the agenda. Cosmic Piper

Message for Thursday 19 March 2026

 Message for Thursday 19 March 2026

° Shaped toward Earthy Mastery ° "Two men strive to hold a mad bull with ropes about his head." This could refer to more than one political madness. Meanwhile Charubel continues to advise us against lustful temptations which vitiate the life-force and reduce longevity. Egoity lacks flexibility and deference, though with much intelligence could grant an uncouth mastery. The keyword of The Great Stone Face is Discernment. "Each individual selects the image within himself to which he would shape himself outwardly." A traveler or navigator captains "a merchant ship" with outstanding success. "A lady fashionably dressed" is endowed with the creative content of everyday custom. The keyword is Tastefulness. "A woman holds scales with a cup of red wine on one side and golden coins on the other." There is luxury and pleasure, speculation and wealth, along with wasteful extravagance. The keyword is Earthiness. Fortunately, "a field of ripe corn is ready for the sickle" so we might experience "health of body, peace of mind, a most happy disposition, and prosperity in all mundane transactions." Thursday ° Shaped toward Earthy Mastery ° Moon in Aries Karmically sobering third of this week continues until Friday morning Cosmic Piper

Message for Wednesday 18 March 2026

Message for Wednesday 18 March 2026 • Validation • An Islamic extremist suicide bomber killing and maiming Christians and others in Nigeria was one dismal correlation to a zodiacal degree of Evil and deliberate cruelty still with us today, to be vanquished by deep spirituality and prayer. Also there is a warning against sexual sin, lust or perversion, bad for health and longevity. There is a warning concerning shipwreck, "a man upon a raft floating in open sea," suggestive of troubles in the Strait of Hormuz, with the keyword Isolation. What could help? Maybe a life lived with clocklike precision, following rules of navigation to the letter. "A sword in a museum" makes it evident that the time for warfare has passed us by. The Example of great antiwar figures from history can inspire fresh leadership toward common ideals of negotiated peace. Charubel hints that this is a time for prospering agriculture. "Beat your swords into plowshares." "A prism" suggests colorful measurement of nature's wonders, with judgment of unusual accuracy. The keyword is Validation. "A youth, book in hand, wanders through a glade. Sunlight is slanting through the trees and falling upon the figure of the student." He both appreciates and exemplifies Passive Beauty. Wednesday • Validation • Moon in Pisces goes void-of-course at 6:25p PT until entering Aries at 9:04p PT. Karmically sobering third of this week is with us until Friday morning. Cosmic Piper

Message for Tuesday 17 March 2026

Message for Tuesday 17 March 2026 • Swords to Museums! • "A black curtain like a pall" hangs over things which just don't need attention on this final day of an Old Moon when energy is low and some assumptions are defective. It is not wrong to strip back to essentials and memories, and get extra daydreaming rest. Charubel warns against the Virulence of sinful passions and lusts which, if indulged, would afflict wellbeing and set back longevity. Evil may be, metaphysically, an illusion, but Charubel warns that some human beings attempt deliberately to hurt others through cruel black magic. Deep prayer and scriptural study could bring protection. Sepharial too warns against treachery arising from misplaced confidence and recommends extreme caution in all dealings. In these days of warfare, "a museum" is indeed a good place for "a sword." The surviving influence of great figures out of the past could cauterize warmongering. "Beat those swords into plowshares." Persons of Knowledge can be healers, "taking life at the crisis and turning it back from the Gates of Death." At last we can overcome today's difficult trends and rejoice in "a fertile garden under the full moon," with "high reward in worldly goods and exceptional self-integrity in using them." The keyword is Ultimacy. Tuesday • Swords to Museums! • Moon in Pisces  

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Message for Monday 16 March 2026

 Message for Monday 16 March 2026

° Spiraling Benediction ° "An earthquake" is appropriate for world events grabbing the headlines, though most are Reversals caused by human beings rather than by nature. "A man out in mid-ocean on a raft, in pitiable distress" sounds like an oil tanker in the Straits of Hormuz. The keyword is Isolation. Obsession by occult (invisible) entities might be suspected. A familiar or spirit companion could be a childish prankster, or a saint or angel. At best he or she is fit to be a ruler or commander manifesting through a person of integrity. "Wheels within wheels" are in fact Spirals. Yours truly, Cosmic Piper, discovered a major cycle denominated the Hermetic Epoch. A Dark or Slow Epoch began February 11th and ends April 9th. An anchor on CBS News said on Sunday that Donald Trump's prediction of a turning point in the war added up to April 9th! It is highly unlikely that she or Trump have been perusing these forecasts. Their author "will possess most brilliant gifts but will not be appreciated by the present-day world. His influence will extend to future generations" according to Charubel. "Man must continue at all times to prove himself in full accordance with the claims he has made for himself." The keyword is Qualification and the symbol is "An examination of initiates." Toward the end of the almost-spring, final sign of the zodiac, Pisces, we are blessed with "a harvest moon." It could be "self-consummation which is successful beyond any possibility of measure." The keyword is Benediction. Monday ° Spiraling Benediction ° Moon in Aquarius goes void-of-course at 12:56p PT until entering Pisces at 4:17p PT. Cosmic Piper

March 14th & 15th, 2026

 Message for Weekend of March 14th & 15th, 2026

Saturday 14th: Good motives do not ensure immediate results. "Many reapers are in a large field of wheat, but few sheaves." On another day the harvest shall come; meanwhile Gloom could overtake us unless we look toward the spiritual assurances of Deity. A man looking in the wrong end of a telescope sees everyone as less than himself and could become a boaster and a Slanderer. However, criticism is valid when directed at those presuming moral authority, as in "the purging of the priesthood." The keyword is Reformation. "An aviator in the clouds" "is able to take a perspective superior to any involvement or pattern of limitation" and so is competent at long-range planning. The keyword is Observation. He could assist a king sustaining his throne by aggressive measures toward continuing Victory. Some serve their king through unswerving faith. Beauty and Gentleness are embodied in "a woman standing alone, half covered by a robe falling from her left shoulder." She is addicted to acts of kindness and charity through a desire to please others. She possesses psychic powers and unusual gifts hardly appreciated by the present-day world, emblemized by "A fixed star, a transcendental Sun, shedding a halo of supernal glory." Moon in Capricorn goes void-of-course at 4:34a PT until entering Aquarius at 8:15a PT Sunday 15th: From Luke, Chapter 19: "And now, as Jesus approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole company of his disciples in their joy began to sing aloud the praises of God for all the great things they had seen: 'Blessings on him who comes as king in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, glory in highest heaven!'" Moon in Aquarius Cosmic Piper

Message for Friday 13 March 2026

 Message for Friday 13 March 2026 

° Spiritual Protection ° Sepharial takes a dim view of "a woman reclining upon a couch, scantily attired," warning against "making chains of flowers" or of ease and luxury. "The opiate fails, the soul is sick with its Satiety." Even worse is the Virulence of "passion or the desires of the lower nature" which, if submitted to, vitiate health and longevity. "If thou art able to overcome these elemental promptings thou wilt pass through the evil crisis." Gloom, blackness and "the shades of death" should be met by devoting energies to the spiritual side of one's nature. I recommend deep absorption in the Scriptures. A jockey develops his skill by Practice. "A man on horseback in the midst of a battlefield where around him lie the dead and dying" is experiencing Victory (of a lugubrious sort). Hazardous exploits bring success and prestige. On "an inhabited island" one can organize one's own private world in any area of special interest, Cultivating promise to its fruition. Charubel gives three stars *** to "a reformer, philanthropist and Healer who will do much toward destroying popularized evils." He or she has a mind open to, receiving and reflecting Truth in daily life. "A large glass ball or globe receives the images of the stars in space as well as reflecting the panorama of the earth." Friday ° Spiritual Protection ° Moon in Capricorn Cosmic Piper

Message for Thursday 12 March 2026

 Message for Thursday 12 March 2026

° Precarious Cycling ° Someone standing on a lofty place with arms folded and head erect has courage and confidence: an able friend or formidable enemy, not without Pride. A warrior helmeted drawing a long bow is sure of his achievements and therefore Speculates freely. "A column of smoke ascends on a gigantic scale followed by a terrible burst of flame." We can guess where in the world that might be happening. Caution is recommended. On the emotional level this could be the Virulence of passion or lust, "the desires of the lower nature," very dangerous to health and longevity, which would be rather promoted by "overcoming these elemental, carnal promptings." "A jockey" drives the capabilities of self to the limit, Practicing his skills toward consistent performance. One can follow a straight road to where it branches in four directions. Has one lost one's way? No, one can recover and then teach others similar Reformation. An immortal reality makes itself felt in "spiritist phenomena" if one has Sensitivity enough to be aware of them. (I recommend Leslie Kean's book Surviving Death.) "Wheels within wheels, revolving as spirals" could throw someone off until he or she learns to "ride the cycles" "onward and upward unto the perfect day." Thursday ° Precarious Cycling ° Moon in Capricorn Karmically sobering third of this week continues until Friday morning Cosmic Piper

Message for Wednesday 11 March 2026

 Message for Wednesday 11 March 2026

• Expedients, or Mandate? • Short forecast: It's just a helluva mess while Mercury is retrograde, February 26 to March 20. Plus, the moon is void-of-course virtually all day. Welcome to Chaos. The symbols for today include possibly the worst of all, representing conscious Evil or black magic, deliberate cruelty. On the contrary, another one represents a harmless person putting the finishing touches on preparation of a meal before him, one fond of "good living." "A forest of big oaks affords a spacious vista for wandering." If allowed to go in one's own Groove one will prosper. A practical business person is never short of Expedients, allying himself with "the world's ways." "A woman of dark countenance stands over a man Prostrating himself before her." I leave the interpretation to you. "A fox running along a path beneath the shadow of a wall" prudently and cunningly avoids dangers. "A girl blowing a bugle" is Summoning us to participation in group responsibilities. "A man bringing down the new law from Sinai" is an inspired prophet representing and dramatizing the Right with a Mandate. Wednesday • Expedients, or Mandate? Moon in Sagittarius goes void-of-course at 2:30a until entering Capricorn at 9:08p PT Plus, the Karmically sobering third of this week is with us. Cosmic Piper

Message for Tuesday 10 March 2026

Message for Tuesday 10 March 2026 ° Greening ° Government of others has its dangers through implied or resented Superiority. "A man riding a horse near a cliff looks down into a valley where people are working." Meanwhile a man walks in darkness with an old-fashioned lantern lighting a path of faith trod by his Forefathers. "A cross lying on rocks" reminds us that the voice of Conscience needs to be heeded to prevent neglect of higher ideals. Otherwise one might be awakened during the dark hours by a flash of lightning Cleaving hope and uncertainty, faith and doubt. Frustration and confusion in worldly matters--"a dense fog on an extensive plain"--can be Transcended spiritually--"there is sunshine above." The Talents of "a little white lamb, a child and a Chinese servant" demonstrate "completely unconditioned self- discovery out of wholly unlimited potentialities." "Everything I see is green and on the move." There is little rest but much of interest in the Land of Oz. "A field of ripe corn under a cloudless sky is ready for the sickle." There can be health of body, peace of mind, a happy disposition, and Prosperity in worldly transactions. Tuesday ° Greening ° Moon in Sagittarius Karmically sobering third of this week begins in late evening, most intense Wednesday and early Thursday, gone by Friday morning. Cosmic Piper

 

Message for Monday 9 March 2026

 Message for Monday 9 March 2026

▪︎ Righteous Assurance ▪︎ The day may start in Gloom, darkness and silence. Who could help? Only the Supreme. Then, after some time, old circuitous projects and imaginings, dreams and fancies, come alive, even if limply and uncertainly. There is Wandering. A person climbs a rock in the midst of a storm. Flashes of lightning reveal a strong figure climbing well. Perilous adventures are crowned with security and comfort. If there should be rivalism, he or she is a good Marksman hitting the target through power of concentration. A halo of golden light envelops a hand holding a sword--not for indiscriminate slaughter but for accomplishing a righteous Mission. Others, not in battle mode, are like "officers on dress parade," Disciplined and self-assured, though not currently in danger. Who can explain war? "An Angel blowing a trumpet." He publishes an important message bearing on the ethical, spiritual, social condition of mankind. May wars cease, and may we all sit down at "a table set for an evening meal." Familiarity amid pleasant surroundings eventually fosters familial kindness. Monday ▪︎ Righteous Assurance ▪︎ Moon in Scorpio goes void-of-course at 4:29a PDT until entering Sagittarius at 8:38a PDT Cosmic Piper

Message for Weekend of March 7 & 8, 2026

Message for Weekend of March 7 & 8, 2026 Saturday 7: A man in a Dark room is surrounded by books, papers and mathematical instruments. He has powers of concentration but does not benefit much from his studies. Were he to take to horsemanship he and his mount might fall at a fence. Some lives seem hidden behind a gloomy pall for years until they enter a dark passageway leading at last to the light of a glorious day. Then they become proud and warlike, fond of Display and confident of victory. A man plowing with two horses, in the psychic world of mankind, is preparing the earth for precious seed, as the Forerunner of a higher manifestation. He might be protected by a military officer mounted on a charger atop a hill of Lookout. "A gigantic tent" is emblem of "the completeness with which man is able to see his experience both steadily and whole," dramatized by the circus. The keyword is Apportionment. At a more intimate and friendly level this could be "a church bazaar," embodying game-like community allegiances bringing philanthropic Benefits to all who participate. Saturday 7th Moon in Scorpio Sunday 8th: "Once, in a certain place, Jesus was at prayer. When he ceased, one of his disciples said, 'Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.' He answered, 'When you pray, say, "Father, thy name be hallowed; Thy kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we too forgive all who have done us wrong. And do not bring us to the test. "'" -- Luke, Chapter 11, verses 1-4, The New English Bible, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, 1970 Sunday, moon in Scorpio Cosmic Piperssage for Weekend of March 7 & 8, 2026 Saturday 7: A man in a Dark room is surrounded by books, papers and mathematical instruments. He has powers of concentration but does not benefit much from his studies. Were he to take to horsemanship he and his mount might fall at a fence. Some lives seem hidden behind a gloomy pall for years until they enter a dark passageway leading at last to the light of a glorious day. Then they become proud and warlike, fond of Display and confident of victory. A man plowing with two horses, in the psychic world of mankind, is preparing the earth for precious seed, as the Forerunner of a higher manifestation. He might be protected by a military officer mounted on a charger atop a hill of Lookout. "A gigantic tent" is emblem of "the completeness with which man is able to see his experience both steadily and whole," dramatized by the circus. The keyword is Apportionment. At a more intimate and friendly level this could be "a church bazaar," embodying game-like community allegiances bringing philanthropic Benefits to all who participate. Saturday 7th Moon in Scorpio Sunday 8th: "Once, in a certain place, Jesus was at prayer. When he ceased, one of his disciples said, 'Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.' He answered, 'When you pray, say, "Father, thy name be hallowed; Thy kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we too forgive all who have done us wrong. And do not bring us to the test. "'" -- Luke, Chapter 11, verses 1-4, The New English Bible, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, 1970 Sunday, moon in Scorpio Cosmic Piper

Message for Friday 6 March 2026

 Message for Friday 6 March 2026

• Wonders • The US-Iran war began two days after Mercury went retrograde on February 26th and we might expect an initial confusing portion of it to be completed by March 20th when Mercury turns direct. For today: "A man with two horses plowing" is preparing the earth for reception of precious seed, as a Forerunner of "a higher manifestation." He is original and individual, "ambitious of being the first in everything." Like a Hercules he manifests strength and passion, well equipped for the struggle of life. He is competent to organize a multitude or an army, whether militarily or spiritually, as a strategist on the lookout. Outdoor sports have their dangers, such as "a horse and its rider falling at a fence." One should be lawful, subjecting passion to the power of the will. "A man holds one end of a rope, the other end out of sight in the heavens." He has "a peculiar psychological power enabling him or her to procure esoteric truth at will consciously." Wonders never cease. "A petrified forest" could symbolize an approach to actual physical immortality through diet, exercise and yoga. There is "effective continuity and depth of resource in all human effort." The keyword is Survival . . . . . . and an ensuing Celebration at "an Easter promenade." We inspire one another through individualistic self-expression. Friday • Wonders • Moon in Libra goes void-of-course at 3:23p PT until entering Scorpio at 8:03p PT. Cosmic Piper

Message for Thursday 5 March 2026

 Message for Thursday 5 March 2026

○ Survival ○ Who, or what nation, resembles a mad bull? Two individuals are striving to restrain it with ropes about its head. "A straight column with square capital and base" represents Egoity. Some are didactic and self assertive, lacking flexibility or deference. Two swords crossing each other suggest litigation and Quarreling. One can win a point without being repellent. "A tiger standing Guard over its young litter" is watchful and vigilantly devoted; ferocious in defense of kindred. In a dark gloomy chamber a person on a bed sees brightness on the horizon, a promise of Recovery. "A master instructing his pupil" possesses executive ability through patient investigation and psychological insight, Elucidated for the benefit of students. Power in human character endures through eternal stout-heartedness, symbolized by "a petrified forest." The keyword is Survival. "A luminous cloud, isolated, sails in the azure sky, suddenly opens, and pours out an influence like a shower of pearls of variegated hue." These last two symbols are prominent in the horoscope of the woman Sri Aurobindo called The Mother. Her followers believe that she bestows on them "numerous celestial gifts." Thursday ○ Survival ○ Moon in Libra goes void-of-course at 3:23p PT. Karmically sobering third of this week ends around 7p or 8p PT. Cosmic Piper

Message for Wednesday 4 March 2026

 Message for Wednesday 4 March 2026

° Favoring Wind? ° "A squirrel hiding from hunters" knows when to be loyal to his self-interest. His independence of spirit is good judgment as Caution. But this need not be the Isolation of "a man upon a raft floating in the open sea." "Let him spread his sails in hope, follow his chart with care and trust in Heaven for a favoring wind." If he has sufficient incisive Directness he could follow swiftly a path in life already marked out for him, like "An arrow in flight passing through a cloud of smoke." Some will abide by a mechanical system reminiscent of "An old-fashioned clock," following rules and disciplines to the letter. Others will take up Scholarship of a lofty, speculative character, as if climbing a ladder to the heavens, aiding the elevation and salvation of mankind. Some have a mission of a military or semi-military sort. "A hand holds a sword, not for indiscriminate slaughter but to defend the right." "Thou art a child of the sun, and wilt be armed with the necessary power and authority to execute thy Mission." Who can explain or elucidate that mission? "An angel blowing a trumpet." This could be a popular preacher or lecturer with a message bearing on the social or spiritual condition of mankind. Let us hope that those in war zones will somehow be seated at "a table set for an evening meal." Nature is prodigal, and supports us in festive enjoyments fostering Familiarity with one another. Wednesday ° Favoring Wind? ° Moon in Virgo goes void-of-course at 6:54a PT until entering Libra at 10:57a PT. Karmically sobering third of this week is at its most intense today, ending very late Thursday evening.

Message for Tuesday 3 March 2026

Message for Tuesday 3 March 2026 • Caution plus Faith • A man stripped to the waist hewing timber is an earnest soul with good will, making felicitous use of his powers. We should not shy away from physical or mental Labor. It is well to be cautious, for there are possible indications of Reversal in the symbol "An earthquake." "Let us sow in the broad valleys of the world the seeds of a yet uncertain harvest, with strong faith in God and ourselves." "A squirrel hiding from hunters" is likewise inured to Caution. He refuses to enter any phase of experience where risks are out of proportion to probable rewards. "A little white lamb, a child and a Chinese servant" display multiple interacting Talents. "Nothing acts alone or persists in a vacuum." "*** This is an occult degree" says Charubel. Some will be Obsessed with familiars or spirit companions, "strange influences" for better or worse. And so we need the faith of our Forefathers, like "a man walking in darkness with an old-fashioned lantern." We can be guided out of every difficulty by a divine instinct. Lofty inspirations are likened to "a long ladder reaching to the heavens." There is speculation and Scholarship directed toward the elevation and salvation of mankind. "In a cloudless sky and brilliant sunshine a field of ripe corn is ready for the sickle." Says Charubel: "Health of body, peace of mind, a happy disposition and Prosperity in all mundane transactions" could be ours. Tuesday ▪︎ Caution plus Faith • Moon in Virgo Full Moon at 3:39a PT Karmically sobering third of this week begins today; exact Wednesday; ends Thursday evening.  

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 Message for Monday 2 March 2026

° Not Alone ° Is there Evil in the world or humanity? As a philosophical and religious idealist, I say No. Ultimately evil is illusory and the Good triumphs. However, Charubel points out that some deceivers practice black magic with the intent to injure or harm. That could be evident today, but fortunately "a man walking in darkness holds an old-fashioned lantern in his hand," that is, finds his way out of every difficulty guided by religious or moral truths taught by his Forefathers. Documents may be significant today, maybe related to taxes, rent, or, publicly, the Epstein files. "A high flagstaff with a red flag floating on the top" means that Revolutionists are active; certainly in Iran. "A man in armor, fully equipped and bearing a shield" is a lucid symbol for what may be going on in Iran. Many are cautious and circumspect, brave and dauntless, defended by the goodwill of friends and associates. There is Security. At a more personal level, there is a loving, sweet Guarding of younger or less accomplished individuals. "Concentric circles, one within the other" are mutually sustaining. Commerce goes on in "a public market." The converging and conflicting interests of many are organized in arrangements for mutual benefit. Talent is magical. "A little white lamb, a child and a Chinese servant" may seem scattered divisions of labor, but they have an integrating significance for one another. Nothing acts alone or in a vacuum. Monday ° Not Alone ° Moon in Leo until entering Virgo at 4:35a PT (void-of-course for just 6 minutes before that) Cosmic Piper

Weekend of February 28th and March 1st

 Messages for Weekend of February 28th and March 1st, 2026

Saturday 28th: Sensuality. "A woman is reclining upon a couch, scantily attired." There can be ease, luxury, and the pleasures of the senses. At worst this could be indolence, ineptitude and regret. Chains of flowers are difficult to break, but with satiety the opiate fails. Emanation. A butterfly emerging from its chrysalis symbolizes the continually self-renewing purity of man's mind. Ideas emerge from the formless matrix of one's inner being. There is uncompromising faith in the wonders of a continuing creation. Sensitivity. "Spiritist phenomena" are more frequent and convincing during the Mercury retrograde period (through March 20th). There can be "conscious cooperation with the potentials of an immortal reality." There is "exceptional ability in shaping every immediate aspect of life to a personal convenience." We can sense the presence of relatives and friends "on the other side." Dedication. "Men seeking illumination" are dramatizing some form of an apostolic succession or living tradition of spiritual achievement. "The divine spirit is fundamentally a matrix of itself." Moon in Leo beginning at 0:18a PT Sunday March 1st: From the Book of Acts, Chapter 9: And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth. And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. Savitri by Sri Aurobindo, pp. 682-3: In the orchestral largeness of his mind All contrary seekings their close kinship knew, Rich-hearted, wonderful to each other met In the mutual marvelling of their myriad notes And dwelt like brothers of one family Who had found their common and mysterious home. Moon in Leo Cosmic Piper

Message for Friday 27 February 2026

 Message for Friday 27 February 2026

• Testing Immediacy Prostrating Speculation- Testing. Is a quest for the secrets of nature scientific, religious, or both? "On a table lie a number of investigative chemical instruments." One's mind could be analytical and acute, resolving observations into principles and causes. One is wary of things and persons not known, but animated concerning favorite subjects. Immediacy. An enthusiastic desire to be at work mobilizes everything around us in our own interest. "A tree is felled and sawed." If succumbing to the Mercury retrograde syndrome we might surrender unnecessarily to hard or unrewarding effort. Imagination too has a place. Prostrating. "A woman of dark countenance stands over a prostrate man." A malignant or sinister influence from womankind? It could be "a man's undoing through weakness, a woman's victory through dishonor." Or something better if we choose wisely. Speculation. "A warrior in helmet draws a long bow to which the fletch is duly set." A strong character with a lofty aim and a gift of prophecy? Or carelessness, vanity and self-inflation? Let's keep our minds settled on hopes of high achievement. Friday ▪︎ Testing Immediacy Prostrating Speculation • Moon in Cancer goes void-of-course as 8:22p PT Cosmic Piper

Message for Thursday 26 February 2026

 Message for Thursday 26 February 2026

▪︎ Cleavage Immediacy Speculation Pilgrimage ▪︎ Cleavage. Mercury turns retrograde at 1:48a ET (until March 20). Things may seem regressive, backward or tentative. For today, "a lunar crescent and a flash of lightning emerge from a cloud." This suggests strong directive force, possibly going amiss through bad judgment. Immediacy. "A tree felled and sawed" suggests joy in energy expended, and satisfaction in the efficient use of skills and materials. But under the aegis of a Mars-Uranus square there could be "unnecessary surrender to hard or unrewarding effort." Speculation. One should watch out for the hazards of life, blundered into through carelessness despite lofty aims. "A warrior draws a long bow to which the fletch is duly set." There could be prophetic insight, or else overeagerness because Mercury is retrograde. Pilgrimage. "An old man with a pack on his back and a long staff is walking down a hill." There is quiet resignation and Indifference of spirit, combined with singular character and remarkable powers. Patience befits a pilgrim. Thursday ▪︎ Cleavage Immediacy Speculation Pilgrimage ▪︎ Moon enters Cancer at 0:12a ET Cosmic Piper

Message for Wednesday 25 February 2026

 Message for Wednesday 25 February 2026

° Expedients Explosion Wandering Tradition ° Expedients. "The moon" indicates someone cantankerous, a practical business person allied with the world's ways, never short of expedients. Explosion. Still we have the unease of "a column of smoke and burst of flame." Iran, Gaza, Ukraine? "Exercise caution in every undertaking." Wandering. "A helical scroll" indicates an undecided, fickle nature lost in a multitude of projects and imaginings. This circuitous, chaotic mind would benefit from healthy, virile, directive companionship. Tradition. What would also help would be "the surviving tokens of an enduring stability on which the ephemeral and superficial are unable to make any impact," likened to "an ancient pottery bowl filled with violets." The self may anchor itself in an overall continuance of meaning and identity. Wednesday ° Expedients Explosion Wandering Tradition ° Moon in Gemini goes void-of-course at 3:01p PT until entering Cancer at 9:12p PT. Karmically sobering third of this week begins today, at its most intense Thursday, ending by Friday evening. Cosmic Piper

Message for Tuesday 24 February 2026

Message for Tuesday 24 February 2026 • Explosion Wounding Efficiency Transcendence • Explosion. Mercury shall turn retrograde Thursday and has already been in its Dark Hermetic Epoch since February 11th. Plus, Mars is exactly square Uranus giving force to the symbol of the degree where Mercury is stuck, "a column of smoke ascending on a gigantic scale followed by a terrible burst of flame." We saw how that worked out yesterday in Mexico. Today? Let's pray. A State of the Union address is planned. Odd disturbing events are unplanned, vis a vis Iran, Epstein files, the blizzard, flight cancelations, and interpersonal tensions. Let's be patient with one another. Wounding. "Two daggers are crossed." Sounds like Mars square Uranus. If not military battles or preparations, it can be contention and litigation (which almost seem normal in the Trump era). There can be "a paucity of friends and a radical want of harmony." Some Democrats are planning to boycott the State of the Union address. Efficiency. Impersonal analysis could supplant or ameliorate fury. The symbol is "a hydrometer." Well, meteorologists are going to be doing a lot of measuring of temperature, snowfall and blizzard casualties. There could be "exceptional ability in manipulating the fundamental complexities of living." Transcendence. "Dense fog hangs over an extensive plain, but there is sunshine above." Frustrations and confusions in worldly matters are not too terrible because one has attained to "great heights in matters spiritual and transcendental." Tuesday • Explosion Wounding Efficiency Transcendence • Moon in Gemini Cosmic Piper

Message for Monday 23 February 2026

 Message for Monday 23 February 2026

• Explosion Collapse Discipline Uniqueness • Explosion. Iran? Ukraine-Russia? Other trouble spots? "A column of smoke ascends on a gigantic scale, followed by a terrible burst of flame." Charubel says, "This degree is subtle; its events are sudden, always falling out unexpectedly, and generally disastrously." But he hastens to add: "THIS IS NOT FATE." Collapse. We already know that 41 million Americans will be afflicted by rare blizzard conditions, with schools closed in New York and Boston. "A man falls between the parting timbers of a broken bridge." Sepharial warns against "hazards both commercial and physical." "Let him keep to the broad highway of life and not take an isolated path. He who aspires to rulership is a misanthrope; the humble man has safety with the people." Preciseness. With Luna conjoining Uranus while squaring Mars, maybe a semi-military stance is needed. "Officers are on dress parade" though not necessarily in battle mode. Ritual, dignity and protocol rehearse group values through schooled self-assurance. (A possible cure for the first two paragraphs.) Uniqueness. There is always an odd one in any group, such as "a butterfly with the right wing more perfectly formed." Abnormalities do not have to be handicaps if the self mobilizes its powers to take full advantage of significant differences. Monday • Explosion Collapse Discipline Uniqueness • Moon goes void-of-course at 2:30p PT until entering Gemini at 6:30p PT Cosmic Piper

February 21st and 22nd

 Messages for Weekend of February 21st and 22nd

Saturday 21: Directness. Many feel they have a path in life already marked out, and are swift to follow it. Headstrong, they pursue usually inaccessible locations without vacillation. "An arrow is in flight, passing through a cloud of smoke." Defense. Symbolically there is "a trilithon consisting of two pillars of stone with a horizontal thwart; within it a strong iron gate." Security arises from prudence, intelligence and stability of character. Some "prove to be a refuge for the weak and a protection to all who stand in need of a friend." Plenty. "A man sits at a table with a knife putting finishing touches on food which lies before him." This is good living or good fortune. Serenity. "A man is turning his back on his passions and teaching from his experience." Says Dr. Jones: "The self assimilates itself to its own higher vision and so achieves an outer selflessness." Moon in Aries goes void-of-course at 3:13a PT until entering Taurus at 3:32p PT. Sunday 22: Protecting. There is attachment and devotion to kindred or one's extended family circle, combined with energy and patience. "A tiger is standing guard over its young litter." Plenty. A person sitting at a table preparing some food is fortunate in things of the world, harmless, and fond of good living. Serenity. "A man turning his back on his passions and teaching from his experience" accomplishes much through a genuine peace of inner understanding. Benefit. At "a church bazaar" one capitalizes on enduring human allegiances, communing with all through warmth of personality and revivifying contacts. It's not gambling but game-like sharing. Moon in Taurus Weekend of February 21st and 22nd Cosmic Piper

Message for Friday 20 February 2026

 Message for Friday 20 February 2026

° Forefathers Labor Aptitude Conviviality ° Forefathers. Divine instincts may be filtered through faith in conservative religious truths. "A man walks in darkness with an old-fashioned lantern in his hand." Labor. In rustic simplicity some work in orchards or woods, maybe building a house or founding a colony, endowed with good will and an earnest soul. "A man stripped to the waist is hewing timber." Aptitude. Meher Baba had a large, loving presence and spoke with flourishing hand signals, so often looked like "a big bear sitting down and waving all its paws" which was the symbol for Venus's position in his birth chart and Mars's position today. There is "a willingness to dramatize the self's potentials to any necessary extent." Conviviality. There is "a taste for high living" plus a generous, hospitable disposition. Sometimes considered coarse and self-indulgent, one is actually bountiful and humane. This paragraph and the first may need to be reconciled. "A feast is prepared upon platters." Friday ° Forefathers Labor Aptitude Conviviality ° Moon in Aries Karmically sobering third of this week ends in late afternoon