Sublime Solstices to You and Yours from Us and Hours

12.24.2008, 11:41p, Sol in Sag.

So here we are, on Christmas Eve by the now conventional calendar of events driving our world, and for a sometimes writer, sometimes wizard, paucity of words has been a major method and theme during recent times.

Consulting the little black book of blasphemic correspondences as a final synchronicity check before sharing this evening, the indication of a homunculus would seem puzzling. If the word were translated as doppelganger, that particular little mystery would have a simple and obvious solution, although not necessary quite as simple an a logical explanation.

Anyway, as candles are lit, tinsel draped, holly hung, gifts wrapped and placed aside evergreen holy trees, and warmth and love shared worldround, as one of the most intelligent and creative youth generations of all time dreams fitfully waking, anticipating that very special toy or treat or whatever it may be that definitely won't be received before the last possible minute (after all, where's the fun in that?), our species can breathe that orgasmic sigh of relief that all is well after another of the best years ever.

Which is to say, things are not always as they seem and the wise recognize that while existing "as if" can be dangerous in its own way, there's value yet in the ways we trick ourselves into being who we really are and who we'd choose to be granted an opportunity for doing so. The most salient feature of secrets being that they're near impossible to keep in any manner, it may be a real surprise that at least one of the most obvious truths about us all is a secret, and one with no ancient guards, no concealed clues, no deathtraps in the way, and no monsters lurking at the edge of shadow ready to devour any who seek to discover it.

I'm happy to say we've several new adventurer / explorers who may well have figured us out this year and several agencies whom shall remain nameless who've capped our trees with their particular stars and added their own finishing touches of magick during this holiday season (as well as, to be sure, many whom shall remain named and well-known). Please feel free to smile and share your lore and light with them, as may befit our species awakening and out of the every-other-day-of-the-year mindtrap, especially for those still struggling with the nightmare of history.

My thanks, and our thanks yet again, especially for the benefit of my nieces, family, and friends, for you being who you are, living the dream, and having provided your assistance in a future for us all.

Namaste and Merry Yule.