Oh, the Joys of Virgo…
Week of 29 October 2009:
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):“The more beautiful the bird, the poorer the singer,” wrote L. M. Boyd. “Peacocks scream, macaws screech. Birds of Paradise croak.” Among the most interesting singers, on the other hand, are birds that are far less spectacular in appearance: the Black-capped Chickadee, the Willow Thrush, and the White-throated Sparrow. Keep that in mind as you navigate your way through the coming week’s dilemmas. My personal inclination is to favor inspiring singing over comely appearance, but you may have a different bias. The important thing is to recognize the nature of the options before you. Halloween costume suggestion: Incorporate the themes of plain beauty, secret genius, disguised power, and open secrets.
Thanks so much, Mr. Brezsny.
I’m still trying to banish the memory of having to step around huge piles of peacock shit during my first visit to the ashram, trying to exit the main building without any shoes after viewing the deities for the first time. As far as songbirds, I can always listen to Messiaen…