Thursday 3 April

Thursday 3 April  

• Don't Throw in the Towel •

1 I just read a note on Twitter that someone's friend had committed suicide. And earlier today I was thinking, These Cosmic Piper posts will be worth my time if they prevent one suicide. I have often warned over the past 26 years that during the Dark Hermetic Epochs (with Mercury Retrograde always at their center) people are more likely to "throw in the towel," give up, quit a job, file for divorce, or contemplate suicide. 2 Astrology has a unique role in opening up hope to those in despair. Inspirational speakers and writers can always offer hope and say "It will get better." But astrology offers a definite time-line as to when it's likely to get better. Once one has seen this work accurately, one feels more confident that one shall recover the next time a mood of despair tries to take over. "Oh, things will be better after the next Bright Hermetic Epoch begins on April 26." 3 Things now seem more cheerless than usual even in Dark Epochs, for reasons given in yesterday's report. Re-view it if you need re-assurance. 4 The House went into recess from Wednesday through Friday this week, unexpectedly, and I remarked that it was because Venus and Mercury are both retrograde. Maybe the recess was good, and not just lazy, preventing some pointless House speeches or votes. 5 That brings up the question, How often is it wise to take a break or small vacation while Mercury is retrograde or slow? And how often is it smarter to keep driving on despite the temptation to slow down? My answer: Take small breaks or naps. Prioritize wisely. Don't be afraid to go Out-of-Pattern sometimes. 6 Such as now, for me, because my schedule is full to overflowing. 7 Remember that prayer and spiritual study and aspiration are essential during the DHE and during heavy Saturn aspects, such as now. Cosmic Piper Moon in Gemini until 11:28a PT; then void-of-course until entering Cancer at 3:51p PT Karmically sobering third of this week is with us until Friday morning

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