Did the serpent tempt Eve with an apple in the Garden of Eden, or did he use a fig? Scholars debate the issue, but for our purposes, only the forbidden nature of the fruit matters. Is there a metaphorical forbidden fruit in your emotional life? If so, astrologer Rob Brezsny says now is a good time to sample it.
Frankly, at my age, I can’t think of one. I don’t consider myself a self-indulgent person, but neither do I have significant temptations that I’m frightened to indulge. This bit of star-influenced poetic advice may be too vague for me to interpret, even at my most generous.
Of course, I may be taking the term “forbidden fruit” too literally. Brezsny quotes the serpent as saying, “When you eat the fig, your eyes will be opened and you will be like God.” Is there a bit of knowledge or wisdom that could help me be more intuitive, insightful, or far-seeing?
Got me.
On the other hand, Brezsny’s second piece of advice may be more relevant, as he writes, “A serpent may have wise counsel for you.”
Serpents. I know plenty of those.
Today’s post title inspired by this little jam: