LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): We’re all in the closet in one way or another. Every one of us feels that there’s some part of ourselves we’ve got to hide; that if we reveal the totality of who we really are, we will suffer. For example, U.S. Army Sgt. Robert Stout, who was wounded and got a Purple Heart for his service in Iraq, ultimately decided he was tired of being secret about his homosexuality. As a result, he can’t re-enlist, even though he’d like to. My psychotherapist friend Alicia has always used astrology in her practice, but only recently chose to be open about it. Some of her colleagues broke off relations when she told them. According to my reading of the omens, Libra, it’s an ideal time to carefully come out of whatever closet you’ve been in. I’m not saying there’ll be no repercussions; just that you’ll have clarity and strength as you deal with them. And the freedom you create with your brave revelation will change everything for the better.

I was just talking about this last night with someone. I feel a huge lack of integrety by not coming out and telling my parents I’m Buddhist. Of all things, my RELIGION!

I’m scared about what will happen when they find out. What an embarrasement I’ll be for having screwed up this badly. I mean, really: divorced, a writer, living in CA, and now Buddhist?

And Mom thought blue hair was the worst of her worries.

Posted 25 May, 2005 |
Categories: General