Message for Friday 10 April 2026

 Message for Friday 10 April 2026

° Garden of Desire ° Several astrological timing systems suggest unleashed ambition. "A man is plowing in the midst of a boundless plain." But it is too early to be sure of an adequate harvest. Some, "tottering and uncertain, carry water which they spill on the ground." There could be wavering instability. One should ask oneself what one really desires. It might be good to spend some time in solitary prayer. "Thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly." As a recluse, one could possess hidden knowledge. "A woman rises out of water; a seal rises and embraces her." I leave the interpretation to you. The keyword is Realization. There is "mutual interdependence of the emotional and purposeful aspects of self." There is a time and place for "amusement, with singing, dancing, and music on the program in a large ballroom." "A right angle and plane lying on a table" indicate rectitude, strength, and peace in the service others: Fraternity and Liberality. So one might happen upon "The gate to the garden of desire." There is uncompromising faith and naive optimism, with unlimited days ahead and immeasurable frontiers yet to be crossed. The keyword is Prospect. Friday ° Garden of Desire ° Moon in Capricorn goes void-of-course at 3:25p PT until entering Aquarius at 4:57p PT. Karmically sobering third of this week ends very early in the morning. Cosmic Piper

 Message for Thursday 9 April 2026

° Conscious Merit ° I do not believe in predicting tragedies. Yet we sometimes see a day's ominous symbols working out, such as this one today: "An anchor unattached to any vessel's chain, the cable broken." If we feel thus lost, we can refind our way through faith in the unfailing anchor, Christ Jesus. Likewise, if thoughts of death are disturbing, we can read and recall Jesus's promises concerning immortality. "A man plowing in the midst of a boundless plain" is ambitious to be first in everything, jealous of rivals, individual and original. If more mature, he might be a philanthropist, reformer or healer, possessed of mysterious magnetic powers. Craving for things unattainable could be arrant selfishness, like a dog chasing another for a bone. On the other hand, "a prizefighter entering the ring" is establishing his career confidently through Exertion. "A woman rises out of water, a seal rises and embraces her" is the mysterious Sabian symbol for Mars's position at 0 Aries. Unconditioned potentiality can be grasped through Realization. A new Bright Hermetic Epoch begins today (through June 12th) and plans begin to work out more smoothly. "A strong, prosperous-looking man stands with arms extended, holding in his hands a bowl full of wine." There is generosity, steadfastness, and sincerity, plus respectful friends. The keyword is Conscious Merit. Thursday ° Conscious Merit ° Moon in Capricorn Karmically sobering third of this week ends Friday morning. Cosmic Piper

Message for Wednesday 8 April 2026

 Message for Wednesday 8 April 2026

• Hospitality • Someone is self-willed, with strong passions. "Two men strive to hold a mad bull with ropes about his head." Charubel warns against injury. "Fortify the soul, and pray to God for help and guidance." Some are bold and fearless pioneers, "equipped for a rough journey, belted and armed," Inquisitive. Maybe they will encounter The Great Stone Face (of Nathaniel Hawthorne's story), their own responsibility as an immortality of the soul. The keyword is Discernment. Some are useful members of society, unambitious and laborious, content with their present lot. This entitles them to "good living," as "a person at table preparing a meal which lies before him." "A young girl is feeding birds in winter." The keyword is Hospitality. "Two butterflies rest and fan their wings upon a bright orange flower." Many are sympathetic, graceful, happy to associate with those similar to themselves, desiring peace and concord. Upon them the heavens smile. Wednesday • Hospitality • Moon in Sagittarius goes void-of-course at 2:53a PT until entering Capricorn at 5:05a PT. Karmically sobering third of this week is with us until Friday morning. Cosmic Piper

Message for Tuesday 7 April 2026

 Message for Tuesday 7 April 2026

• Toward Validation • "A scrawl or flourish of the pen" is only a beginning, not enough. "A poor widow is nursing a baby and weeping near coal pits." Mining does not go well. What could help? Being particular in matters of detail, carrying on with exact habits, following an almost mechanical system like "an old-fashioned clock." One might begin by reading the Bible, guided out of every difficulty by walking in darkness with an old-fashioned lantern, faithful to truths taught by one's forefathers. Fear of loss makes some over-thrifty or miserly. Or one could be wisely acquisitive for good purposes. Acquiring wealth and fame shrewdly is watchful self-service. "A man is seated on a throne, holding a scepter, crowned, with signs of wealth around him." "A prism" indicates judgment of unusual accuracy enabling exceptional accomplishment. The keyword is Validation. "The magic carpet" carries us into freedom of spirit and soul through a widely winging interest in potentialities far removed from our normal promise. (How is Artemis II doing today?) The keyword is Panorama. Tuesday • Toward Validation • Moon in Sagittarius Karmically sobering third of this week is with us until Friday morning. (Longer than usual because of the moon's velocity.) Cosmic Piper

Message for Monday 6 April 2026

Message for Monday 6 April 2026 • Past Gloom and Conflict toward Amity • People possess amiable qualities and gifts but could have defects, or secret wrong notions, which make many good intentions abortive. As for feelings of gloom, they should be temporary , . . Unless someone gets caught up into a battlefield of deadly conflict. Still, a military career could be successful if that person heeds "an angel blowing a trumpet," pointing out, as a preacher, the correct and safe ethical path. How does it feel to be in the crew of Artemis II on the dark side of the moon? "An empty hammock" suggests "inner reorientation and outer readjustment," with the keyword Rumination. On the earth, "a portly man walks among pigeons flocking upon the ground at his feet." He is attractive to young persons. He inspires confidence and faith in others. "A man and woman stand hand in hand, looking with affection toward each other." There can be Amity, peace, and concord, with friendliness to all. "A fertile garden under the full moon" has the keyword Ultimacy and can be "high reward in worldly goods and exceptional self-integrity in using them." Monday • Past Gloom and Conflict toward Amity • Moon in Sagittarius  

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Message for Weekend of April 4 & 5, 2026

 Message for Weekend of April 4 & 5, 2026

• The Dance Goes On • Different theologians have different notions as to what Jesus's experiences may have been on the Saturday between the crucifixion and the resurrection. This year one symbol for the day is "a man being tortured" and we may well pray for all those persecuted or ill-treated around the world. That includes many Christians. Few are their defenders, though some strategists are "mounted on the top of a hill with sword in hand as if on the lookout." The world's work continues even on most holy days. Charubel says that agriculturists are profiting by their labors. Other individuals are "possessed with strange influences" such as familiars or spirit companions, whether demonic or saintly or angelic. Some have comfort and happiness without labor, as if "well favored cows grazing in a park in the shade of trees." Perhaps this is the glade in which "a youth, book in hand, wanders, while sunlight slants through the trees and falls upon the figure of the student." There is peaceful contemplation and Passive Beauty. The cosmic-human dance goes on, and "Brownies are dancing in the setting sun" to the music of Invigoration. There are moments of life's culmination, as depicted by "a harvest moon." This is "self-consummation successful beyond any possibility of measure." The keyword is Benediction. Saturday • The Dance Goes On • Moon in Scorpio Sunday 5th, Easter: I wanted to post as today's message something from the Gospel of John, but cannot choose from a wealth of profundity. I recommend reading something from Chapters 13-17, Jesus's moving final discourse to his disciples. "My words are spirit and life." Moon in Scorpio goes void-of-course at 2:30p PT until entering Sagittarius at 4:33p PT Cosmic Piper

Message for Friday 3 April 2026

 Message for Friday 3 April 2026

We can pray to be in humble touch with the Supreme and His guardian angels, to protect us from any human treachery. A dark curtain like a pall, what Sri Aurobindo called the Inconscient, can be minimized or lifted through persistent aspiration. Are there two special individuals who guide your hopes? "Two horses" are used to "plow" or prepare consciousness for precious seed flowering in a higher manifestation. Then, to announce this to the world, a red flag is hoisted to the top of a staff. (Iran, for example, needs wise revolutionaries.) "An Indian weaving a blanket" has learned the value of Diligence for others and himself. Each tiny act builds toward a useful result. "A new moon divides its influences" in order to protect and test their effect in each case, with Finesse. "A man stands on a dais, in his hand a scroll, on his head a laurel wreath." His mind-wealth, expressed, acquires honors, dignity and favor. If he stands upright within a large elliptical figure on the ground, that shows his passionate love for the beautiful in art, nature, and human beings. Friday • Acquiring Favor through Finesse • Moon in Libra is void-of-course until entering Scorpio at 5:12a PT. Cosmic Piper

Message for Thursday 2 April 2026

 Message for Thursday 2 April 2026

• From Isolation to Adventure • If you seem to labor without adequate results, still your aspirations are high and your motives good. I leave the interpretation to you of "a serpent coiling near a man and a woman." The keyword is Revelation. Two swords crossing each other suggest litigation or quarreling. When that has a deep motive of ethical Reformation it is something like "the purging of the priesthood." "A man in mid-ocean on a raft" has few friends or they are unable to help. However, he could recover and become "a true Solar man destined to rule or command" after his ordeal of Isolation. Then he is like "a man of benevolent countenance standing near a cottage chopping wood; around him are orchards and a sheep." His natural goodwill is its own reward. Then he might join another person in a boat on a large lake or river. Rowing together, they are fond of changes and adventures. Thursday • From Isolation to Adventure • Moon in Libra goes void-of-course at 1:56a PT. Karmically sobering third of this week ends in early afternoon. Cosmic Piper