Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
~From The Little Prince,by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
When we hear that we are perfection, what is being referred to is our true nature that is always, never changing, eternal. It can not be more, better or different as it is everything.
The Virgo mantra, ‘I Seek Perfection’ refers to the discovery of that nature or the knowing of this truth. Virgo sensitivity to everything in the environment and a mind that is highly discerning often means that if it doesn’t contribute to this knowing it simply isn’t “right”. Hence the appearance that Virgo often stands in judgment of many things. If it doesn’t serve the ultimate truth, it stands out like a sore thumb.
Ruled by Mercury, Virgo is all about the mind and thoughts that can be picky, picky. Our thoughts take us through an obstacle course of whining and complaining, deranged negativity and old patterns of self abuse. With the recent conjunction of Saturn/Mars at 17 degrees Scorpio (old patterns of dark behavior can get mean and nasty) and Mercury in the sign of critical analysis it may feel as though one is being pursued by ruthless mercenaries sent to extract any remaining evidence of the shadow side. Ugliness arises and eventually just as easily dissolves into what is. Whatever it is, “this too shall pass”. Whatever it is, it is not my true nature; when times get tough, a good consistent reminder. I don’t know that we can avoid these experiences, nor do we necessarily want to. On the other side is a whole lot more freedom from thoughts.
As of today, Mercury is 29 degrees Virgo. Soon we will be relieved temporarily of the tendency to dissect and feel dissatisfied. The edginess that uncovers flaws subsides as we flow into what recognizes the natural state of balance and harmony. Afloat upon the ocean there is nothing that separates me from it. Inner peace prevails. And I recognize the perpetual rise and fall of all things here in this land of duality while simultaneously knowing that it is not my true nature.
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Drifting into Fall once again we approach a time of quiet introspection. In the Tarot, the Four of Swords, a time to withdraw from the world of day to day habitual action and reaction, to exploring what is beneath the many layers of conditioning. Fours represent foundations that once created form a platform from which we successfully navigate further the experience of Being here. As Swords are the element of air and include thoughts with which we communicate that experience, our notion of that, it is here that we reflect upon the nature of thoughts, that their source lies not in the moment but somewhere in the past. As such, thoughts serve, at times, to perpetuate limitations whereby we may become ‘trapped’ on this ledge without apparent handhold to attain a new perspective.
Movement is always happening here even if it appears otherwise. Eventually change occurs and once again clarity prevails. One can only languish so long in illusion, meaning that we will at some point know that the personal perspective that attributes ownership to this body, this mind, is a product of the ego motivated by survival.
We arrive at a place of deep knowing and wisdom that ultimately will be the ‘light’ that guides one and then others to experience peace and love. The Hermit IX represents a place within that has evolved to be of service to the highest good. Nines are a high level of attainment and the number of service to humanity. This service is Being our true nature here and now, shining our light without judgment, free of fear; that others might recognize Self in that. Where there is light, there is not fear.
We stand and gaze into a world of possibility and mystery that is exciting. Our passion motivates us to explore life with vigor and enthusiasm for whatever comes to us. The Page of Wands is a young person with a vision. He has only positive thoughts and a deep knowingness that what shows up is perfect in this world and is accepted with love and gratitude. Gratitude leads the way to infinite expression and experience of essentiality; it is our nature. It is the power to release our selves from suffering.
