An interesting day. Preparing for an initiation tonight at our Sufi ceremony and realizing that tomorrow is the day of Ashura, when the grandson of the Prophet Muhammed was martyred. This is a day of introspection and prayer all over the Islamic world. The two main branches of Islam have different ceremonies and this can be a point of contention and hostility. May there be a peaceful remembrance today. May we recognize that there have been many martyrs through the ages and bow deeply for their sacrifice. May we see their sacrifice with visionary eyes and become more compassionate and loving.
Death can be a vast constriction and also a vast freedom. An initiation can be a sort of death. The Sufis say die before you die and resurrect now. This sort of death opens doors to the inner world and is a way to embrace freedom. May this day be a blessing to each of us. May we walk through the day in remembrance for all that has gone before to bring us to this point of awakening to our Oneness. And so it is!
Virgo 4 Degrees
