The month of January 2025 starts off with a spark in its heels and a spring in its step. There is an enhanced ability to dream and envision a new pathway forward, and we must catch this new wave of inspiration and use it to align ourselves with a higher calling.
The overall number for 2025 is a 9, and in the positive polarity, 9 is focused, clear, refined, and has a laser-like ability to read between the lines and pick up on the subtle cues and signals.
When God wants to bless His beloved student with perpetual devotion, He bathes him in a "pool of truth." It is in truth that God’s love and the student’s devotion resides along side one another. They are complimentary to one another. And, it’s best to remember that you can’t fool Mother Nature. God’s love is bestowed on His beloved student is in direct proportion to the real devotion displayed in and by the student. And, God’s the only judge. The student’s opinion means nothing unless it’s to love God more. God’s love is an Infinite mirror.
Where has the year gone, so swiftly and so dramatically? Shifts in the power structure are on the horizon, and we need to individually set our house in order. The number 8 of this year represents the themes of the Air Element, energy, control, individual and collective power, and most importantly, healing.
Our memory reflects the inherent polarity of God’s creation we call Earth. It can be your ally or your adversary, depending on how you engage with it. Allow me to share some reflections.
The Categorizing Memory -Throughout our lives, we encounter a multitude of experiences, from the unforgettable to the trivial. The memory, acting as our internal librarian, sorts these experiences into categories—ranging from the "never forget" moments to
The field is changing beneath our feet, and we are now stepping into a bold new dynamic on planet Earth. The United States 2024 election is a tipping point for the direction of many new avenues of energy that will be unfolding across the world. Some good, some not so good. It will be upon us individually and collectively to chart a course that will yield the best possible pathway to security and stability, in an entirely unstable world.
True happiness arises from recognizing that all things originate from God and ultimately return to God. When we remember this, our smile becomes genuine—a reflection of surrender and service to the Creator of all. This is an inner smile, a perpetual happiness that sustains us through all circumstances.
If you're looking for excitement, it doesn't get more dramatic than the month of October 2024! Number 10 is the archetype of the King, the Queen, or the Warrior, and people will be in an "All in--I've Gotta Win!” stance throughout the month. If there is one piece of rock solid advice I could offer you now, it!s choose your battles wisely. Do not engage with a superior foe, and know you can live to fight another day.
The Idiom That Led to Falafels
Years ago, when the Siri Singh Sahib had recently arrived in America, we had a tradition of going to Westwood for a movie, followed by a falafels at Jason's—a small shack tucked behind a theater. One particular day, we found ourselves at Jason’s, all because of an idiom.
The month of September is a breakthrough month, a time of new beginnings and a fresh start.
It’s been quite a summer, filled with big changes and upheaval, and now is the time to steady the course and move forward again. The winds of fortune have shifted, granting us a level of real energetic currency to work with, so let’s leverage it to our best advantage.
Grief is often the loneliest place we can find ourselves. It’s a deeply personal experience, unique to each individual. While others may sympathize with your pain, they cannot fully share it—your grief is uniquely yours. Yet, grief is more than just sorrow; it’s an overwhelming sense of isolation, a deep abyss of separation from the world around you. However, there is a way through it—a path that may surprise you, and though it may seem uncertain at first, it is one that will bring healing despite your doubts.
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