Emerald

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  1. True to an extent. But now way more than ever.
  2. It's going to come down to some scary "Beto O'Rourke vs Richard Spencer" matchup... or the likes of that. The establishment (Republicans and Democrats) now know that they can scare progressives to the center by dangling a Neofascist in front of anyone even remotely left of center. This enables them to maintain the status quo where the establishment politicians pockets can continue to be lined with bribes from billionaires, major industries, and special interest groups. So, it benefits the establishment to run ever worsening progressions of "Neoliberal vs Neofascist" because very few will vote for a progressive anti-establishment candidate (like a Bernies Sanders type), if it risks helping the Neofascist get elected. This is the dangerous game of voting for the lesser of two evils... which I'm supposing is the only kind of election they'll ever run from here on out. It just works too well to scare people into fortifying the power of politicians and billionaires... including the owners of major companies and industries.
  3. Let me offer a different perspective. If we define, “being horny” as ‘enjoying sex’, then things change a bit. Men will be far more interested in having lots of sex because it hits the button they want to hit every time. It’s lather, rinse, repeat with orgasms. For women, genuinely enjoyable sex is rare. But I tend to think women actually do enjoy sex a lot more than men do because the eroticism and appreciation is much deeper. Women have sex to have their emotions stimulated more than anything else. So, to make an analogy, from sex to food... Who loves food more? Is it the guy who shoves his face full of a bunch of food any chance he gets, with little discernment as to how he experiences the food as long as his hunger is satisfied? Or is it the food critic who is very passionate about food and selective about what they eat because they know that most food won’t evoke the profundity of experience they’re seeking for? The one who has standards and is difficult to satisfy? I suppose you could argue either way. So, if you define “horniness” as desiring ‘quantity’ of sex, men are far hornier than women. But if you define “horniness” as desiring ‘quality’ of sex, then women are definitely hornier. And quality has a very complex meaning. It’s just that quality come from emotional experience and melting into a sea of erotic emotions, which is not so easy to achieve. And sex without that component is really boring and slightly uncomfortable because our bodies aren’t really designed for ‘lather, rinse, repeat’ orgasms as we are designed to be more selective and our orgasm doesn’t directly produce the child.
  4. Every single way you could slice 'God' are neither true and untrue. You can't take a slice out of an infinite pie and know the actual nature of the pie. The human mind can't fathom of this. There is no ultimate conclusion about God that the finite human mind could fathom. The human mind can only slice. God is infinite. God is finite. God is only you. God is everyone. God is no one. God is nothing. All of these are neither true nor untrue. But from the human perspective, the way to be at peace is to surrender. The pie is what it is. There is nothing to fix about it or understand about it. Just be a piece of pie for a while.
  5. Not even then. God is bound to the relentlessness of the infinite. And that means, there is still an eternity of eternities of the finite. Eternity is the joy and burden of God.
  6. Without the finite, the infinite wouldn't be infinite. I'm sure you know this. You will never escape the finite... EVER. There is nothing to fix or overcome about the finite. You will have an eternity of eternities of the finite. And you will have an eternity of eternities of the infinite. My advice is to have mercy on Leo and try to be at peace with that for this lifetime. That's possible. There is no need to suffer this much. And Leo is neither real nor illusion. All dichotomies are false dichotomies. And in this intonation of the finite intonation of the infinite... the more you resist the finite, the more you also resist the infinite. To resist the finite is one and the same with resisting the infinite. Enlightenment is meaningless. Have mercy on yourself. You exist as the respite of the infinite. Be as God and embrace all and abhor none. There is nothing to fix or overcome. Nothing is ever "achieved" or "solved" in the infinite aspect of the infinite. I hope this is helpful.
  7. Happy Birthday Leo! Mine is the this week too.
  8. The cards just say "BLUE" all over them in blue ink. I don't know what that means...
  9. She may or may not be. I think the IRS has to have her information on file.
  10. It's guaranteed. But make sure you've filed your taxes from last year with the IRS. Turbotax is a good service for that, as it's free for most people's situations. Otherwise, they won't be able to send it to you. Also, ideally do it direct deposit to your bank account... otherwise, instead of getting it in a week or so, you'll get in months and months in the mail.
  11. The Queen of Pentacles also reflects the theme of presence with reality. Pentacles are reflective of the element of Earth. And Queens have to do with presence and holding space. So, the Queen of Pentacles holds space for the present and reality itself (Earth).
  12. The cards seem to reflect that there is untapped “Magician-skills” that can be applied to your craftsmanship to bring it to the next level. The barrier to homing in on your internal alchemist is that your heart is still closed from past traumas and heartbreaks. The magician is someone who can synthesize a variety of elements into something brand new that is greater than the sun of its parts... like a great painting is far more than just a bunch of colorful mud smeared on a canvas. And like a great dish is more than just a bunch of food smashed together. The Magician is a synthesizer if elements, and invents through the process of exaltation... turning base metal into gold. So, you can pair this magician archetype with your normal workmanship to reach the next level. But first, there is pain/heartbreak/disappointment to resolve that is perhaps discouraging or blocking you from tapping into the strengths of the Magician archetype. Find and resolve any barriers to letting your natural magic come through. Trust that your gifts are valuable.
  13. I got stuck in that trap for a while. It takes a lot to wriggle out of it. I highly recommend doing some individuation and Shadow Work to get back in touch with repressed aspects of your personal consciousness. Unfortunately, the issue with hearing non-dual truths second-hand is the mind will misunderstand EVERY time. And those absolute truisms tend to cover over relative truths. Here are some videos that might help
  14. Mind you, I’m not psychic. But I can share an interpretation of the cards, and you might find it helpful as a perspective. The cards seem to suggest that your paths are slowing down. You have less to do (work wise and otherwise) and there is little possibility to go in a new direction. This is likely because of the quarantine. I sense it will help you immerse yourself more in your inner world and intuition because you’re not having to juggle as much externally. There is a clear shift from Yang to Yin as many are experiencing. Not sure if this is what you want though... but it may prove to be a huge impetus for growth though.
  15. The cards seem to reflect that the current situation is disallowing social interaction (of course). This will lead to some misfortune. But that new “institutions” and a sense of community will spring up in response to the loneliness and misfortune. And this is where things may take a better turn... if you’re careful not to become dogmatic or lose yourself in the newfound sense of community. I see this shift as being very tied to current events with the virus.
  16. Okie dokie. My question is what am I not aware of that would be good to become aware of? Okay, so this reminds me of an inner struggle that I’m having with regard to lack of optimism and doubts about my motivations for doing what I do. I’m always anticipating myself to be tricking myself and there is a lack of trust in myself. And because I have these fundamentally pessimistic views of myself and my level of “just-ness” or trustworthiness toward myself. And this lack of self-trust tamps down my ability to become aware of certain ‘elevated’ truths about my nature. The layer of mistrust/cynicism toward myself blunts my awareness of THIS as being the reality. But the question is, how to let go of doubt when uncertainty is a part of my humanity?
  17. Mind you, I’m not psychic. But this is what the cards seem to reflect. With all the reversals, I get a potential sense of stagnation in your work path, spirituality, and creative drive. But fear not. There are stars in each of the cards... and the middle card is actually called “The Star”. So, my recommendation is, if you face with blocks or stagnation, find your own “North Star” once again. The Hermit is a good archetype to help you turn inward and find your own North Star.
  18. All Pentacles cards. So potentially a lot to do with Earthly concerns like career and money. Can also relate to grounding in a purpose. The cards seem to reflect a previous standstill in your path in terms of purpose, work, and money. There was perhaps some uncertainty as well as a sense that you have to continue giving your energy to things you don’t want to... and not having energy leftover for your path. But with the Queen of Pentacles at the end, it suggests that you may have recently found some modest prosperity and a bit of a resting place for you to nurture your actual path without spending all your energy trying to keep life afloat. Now, it may be time to get more clarity on what you’d like to focus your energy toward and start walking on that path. But there may be a reluctance if overworking or futility was an issue before. Those are traumas to be worked through.
  19. I tend to assume a sense of synchronicity in the cards. But I like to leave by beliefs open ended.
  20. There are plenty of ways to discover this. Be sure to be proactive, as the cards are only helpful in relation to how you use them. The same is true with the course or anything else. So, we have the Fool, flanked by two 3 cards. The number 3 cards (as a reflection of the Empress) have to do with taking the first step on a new path. The Fool ALSO has to do with taking the first step on a new path. Perhaps your purpose will be to help those who are jaded by life’s heartbreaks. And to help them resolve old heartbreaks to start on a new path of connection.
  21. What comes across in the spread is that there is a balancing act, externally and internally, which is sapping your energy. You may be focused on giving your energy to others (or certain activities) in an attempt to be balanced with your time. Then there seems to be a very active process of emotional regulation happening with regard to all these external responsibilities (or assumed responsibilities), which also takes up a lot of energy. In the spread, there is also a sense that financial concerns may play a big role in what’s sapping your energy and attention away from what you prefer to be focused on. So, there is no place to really rest, and it’s difficult to be motivated when you’re actively trying to keep everything (and potentially everyone) afloat.