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Posted: September 8, 2013

By Khoji J. Vihara

Origin of the Weekly Rhythm

Every week, over and again is the fractal of a quintessential journey, starting Monday morning and ending Sunday night. It’s the journey from the Moon-day to the Sun-day; from the changeable to the perpetual, the mundane to the sacred, the emotional to the spiritual.

The seven days of the week are named after the seven celestial lights that move through the skies, the two luminaries Sun and Moon, and the five planets that are visible to the naked eye.

It must be part of our human genome that we need to analyze, categorize and understand our world. Under this premise we can be certain that the conception of meaningful division of time (calendars), began with the emergence of mankind; however, we have no way of knowing how long ago that all started. Bare with me, another time I will take you on a journey venturing deeper into this wondrous subject.

So, organizing time in units of years and months is kind of obvious. It takes one year for planet Earth to revolve around our star; and 29.5 days from one full moon to the next. It’s easy to conceive that these two units were important time markers throughout the ages and have been observed by all cultures.

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Unless astronomical calculations are applied, pinpointing the exact moment of full moon might be challenging. Even more so, attempting to catch the moment when the Moon is new and lined up with the Sun, therefore fully hidden. Two stations in the Moon’s monthly orbit offer themselves for accurate measurement. It’s the halfway points between new and full moon, the waxing and the waning half moon, which occur pretty much seven days on either side of full moon. By the nature of things it’s quite easy to nail down the moment when the dividing line of the Moon’s lighted and dark halves appears perfectly straight.

So as you see, the seven-day week is a fundamental rhythm of life on Earth, or in other words an archetype. According to Wikipedia there’s “evidence of continuous use of a seven-day week appearing with the Jews during the Babylonian Captivity of the 6th Century BC.” And we find another indication in the Bible: God is reported to have created the world in six days, taking a rest on the seventh, to review and enjoy his accomplishments.

Based on this Biblical story it makes sense that Monday should be the beginning of the week. Therefore in essence, every week is a journey from the Moon to the Sun!

And indeed, Mondays are lunar. We hear the call for survival, the urge to dive back into the mundane world of ups and downs, of constant change. Mondays tend to be more emotional than other days, as ‘getting back into the rhythm’ at times can be quite upsetting and challenging. This is particularly so as we’re to depart from that serene and elevated aura of solar unison. But more on that later…

Tuesday is dedicated to Mars. By Tuesday we’re back in motion, reconnected to the routine, ready for action, apt to take on anything. Tuesday is the best day for head-on encounters. Driven by ego and will, this is the day to conquer the world!

Wednesday or “Mittwoch” (German for mid-week) is given to Mercury, nicely showing that thought follows action (hmm…). This is the day of reflecting what fiery Mars got us into, to pause for a moment and think, trying to find out what’s this all about, to understand the greater context of what we’ve maneuvered ourselves into. Mercury is the mediator. Consider that everything we see in our universe began as a thought. When thought gets streamlined like light waves in a laser, it can manifest in the blink of an eye. The way cropcircles come into existence in my humble opinion, is a fabulous example for that.

Thursday is Jupiter’s day. By far, Jupiter is the biggest planet, owning over 60% of the Solar system’s angular momentum. In many respects therefore Thursday is the highpoint of the week, the day we may reach out furthest into unknown territory. Jupiter is expansive, to the point of being a megalomaniac. Such energy should warn us to be cautious and extra careful.

Venus, “Freya” in Norse mythology, rules Fridays. Celebrating beauty and harmony, our sister planet reminds us that pleasure and enjoyment are paramount, that material possessions are what makes life worth living. However, aside from being a ‘party girl’, Freya is considered a magician, able to control and manipulate desires, owning knowledge and power that are almost without equal. Hence her social status always has been highly ambiguous, by turns she was exalted and feared; longed for, propitiated, celebrated, and scorned.

Saturday is the day of Saturn. Known as ‘guardian of the threshold,’ Saturn is the outermost planet that is still visible to the naked eye. It takes the ringed planet 29.5 years to revolve once around the Sun. Saturn represents old age, maturity and experience, accumulated wisdom and endings. Saturn is also the planner and architect, keeping us grounded and responsible, advising us to be moderate and cautious.

With Sunday at last, we’re returning to source, reconnecting with the primordial life force. Give it a thought: all of life is an extension of the Sun, no wonder that all natural religions revere the Sun as their highest god figure head. Sunday is the day of celebration and rest. Consecrated by God, as told by the creation myth, this is the day to take a step back and review, to see ‘that it is all good’, to come full circle and make peace with oneself and the cosmos.

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WEEK 37  September 9 – 15, 2013

The week starts off on a deep and more difficult note. On Monday September 9, right in the Sun-Earth plane, Moon and Saturn are lining up in Scorpio. This overall energy makes me think of Tibetan monks blowing their ceremonial horns – dungchen – resonating dharma, the great law that holds the universe together. The deep and penetrating sound of the dungchen sets everything in vibration, illustrating that we’re all one. Boundaries between beings and things are not as clearly defined as our eyes would want to make us believe. We do not end at the surface of our skin. In fact we’re overlapping one another, each of us being as vast as the universe itself. Separation is an optical illusion, caused by our shortsightedness. As soon as we allow sinking deeper into our being we find ourselves overwhelmed by a pool of empathy and powerful emotions.

Touching the depth, one encounters the paradox. We are all one, and yet separate. We’re obligated to fulfill our individual destinies, playing the roles our characters have been designed for. It’s good to remember: it’s all about the journey and not about the goal. That said, we’re well advised to let go of all attachments to the outcome.

Instincts are closer to reality than your rational mind. Trust your guts, there will be inner guidance! And pay attention to surround yourself with people who are supporting your individuality. In a cozy environment it becomes natural to float in unison with existence. Experiencing this connectedness one feels juiced up, ready to stand in one’s power; so much so that one may gather the confidence and courage to be who one is, even if that means being controversial.

On Tuesday September 10, for the entire day, the Moon is void-of-course. Another stretch of this same type of undirected V/C energy will be present on Thursday, September 12, starting after 11 a.m. MDT.

On Wednesday and Thursday September 11/12, the Moon will be in Sagittarius. Wednesday might be a very productive day, playful and visionary both – overall a great day to begin new projects and set things in motion.

On Friday and Saturday September 13/14, the Moon will be in Capricorn. Time for a reality check; and remember to be true to yourself. Friday is another wonderful day to initiate moves and lay foundations for a new direction.

Saturday September 14, carries the signature of the White Rhythmic Wizard in the Mayan Dreamspell Calendar. Follow the invitation of the wizard, unknown complexities within human relations may be revealed. If you listen well, this may be a day of potentially deep insights into each other’s psyche.

Waking up on Sunday September 15, morning we might feel being transported to an entirely new band of frequencies. The Moon is now in Aquarius, setting the vibe for a more objective, detached and egoless perspective. However, conflict is the motor for progress, there’s no growth without friction.