Mullet Over

BY sTEELE CODDINGTON  | JANUARY 18, 2012

Mysterious Mayan visitor

For several weeks we have received anonymous reports of a dark skinned, middle aged man wearing clerical type vestments praying toward the setting sun on top of Black Mountain. Other witnesses have spotted the same man on top of the Boulders rocks in Carefree on the 21st day of each month, accompanied by a small grey haired lady in pigtails.

To investigate, I took my dog Arbuckle with me last month on the 21st, to see if we could find the mysterious couple. We posted ourselves at the only logical path to the top of the boulders and waited. Sure enough, as the light receded, picking their way through the boulders, the mysterious couple stopped abruptly when they came upon us. When we smiled and greeted them, they moved toward us. Arbuckle darted quickly to the man with a strange familiarity and the man embraced him with unexpected emotion. While they hugged, I asked the lady if I could help in any way. She understood and responded in English with a strange Spanish accent, and explained that her companion was her son who only spoke the language of the Mayan people which was still used in their existing settlements. She continued, “We are from a Mayan village near Chichen Itza on the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. My son is a Mayan priest. I learned English in a hospital in the nearby town of Valladolid. My son is Ikob and I am Stellar.” It was getting late but she promised to meet us at the same spot tomorrow, and then they disappeared into the darkness.

The next day we met again and Stellar informed us that they were guests of a very wealthy archeologist whom she would only refer to as “the doctor” who lived in the Boulder Community. Her son had saved the doctor’s life when he was severely injured while exploring the archaeology site Cenote Sagrado, a huge sacred sacrificial sinkhole near Chichen Itza. She nursed the doctor back to good health and in appreciation, he insisted they come and visit him here so he could create a trust for them. She quoted her son as saying in response, “Our gods will smile upon us if we go to the doctor’s country so we can warn them of the true meaning of our Mayan calendar.”

Ah yes, the Mayan calendar – subject here to fears and controversy involving the long-count 365 day calendar which ends the 5,000 year cycle on December 21st of 2012. Many regard that date as part of the doomsday scenario and end of the world. No, Stellar informed me, her son’s extensive communications on top of the boulders with the Maise god, Sun god, Moon goddess, Ixtah, goddess of suicide, and especially AhPuch, god of the Underworld aligned with Mayan priests who imposed taxes, convinced him that the catastrophe predicted is not on December 21st, but could be on November 6th, 2012. Their unanimous predictions indicated that on the November date, if a certain ruler in North America succeeds himself as ruler and omnipotent one, the collapse of society could match the demise of the ancient Mayan civilization.

She explained that Ikob must leave shortly to go to the temple of Kuhulkan for the vernal equinox annual blood letting. But they would return in April to help console the doctor from what he described as a blood-letting on April 15th by a tax collector worse than AhPuch. Stellar pointed at Arbuckle and said, “Ikob’s affection stems from Mayan belief that every living person has an animal companion spirit and they are connected as “co-essences,” linked as soul companions.”

“Do you believe all this?” I asked Arbuckle. “Yes,” he replied. “What we heard is from the proverbial Horse god’s mouth and if our ruler succeeds himself on November 6th, it could be the sinkhole for us.”

Answers of a brilliant student who obtained 0%
I would have given him 100%

Answers of a brilliant student who obtained 0%
I would have given him 100%

In which battle did Napoleon die?
*his last battle

Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
*at the bottom of the page

River Ravi flows in which state?
*liquid

What is the main reason for divorce?
*marriage

What is the main reason for failure?
*exams

What can you never eat for breakfast?
*lunch and dinner

What looks like half an apple?
*the other half

If you throw a red stone into the blue sea what it will become?
*it will simply become wet

How can a man go eight days without sleeping?
*No problem, he sleeps at night.

How can you lift an elephant with one hand?
*You will never find an elephant that has only one hand.

If you had three apples and four oranges in one hand and four apples and three oranges in other hand, what would you have?
*very large hands

If it took eight men ten hours to build a wall, how long would it take four men to build it?
*No time at all, the wall is already built.

How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?
*Concrete floors are very hard to crack. 

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January 18 – 24, 2012

For All Signs: Mars, known to the ancients as the god of war, turns retrograde on Jan. 23 and remains so until April 13. Historically, those who draw a sword or attempt to expand power during these periods eventually find it turned against themselves. In our personal lives we are well advised to avoid extending our boundaries or initiating "war" on any front.
It is said that the defendant, not the aggressor, will win in any conflict as long as Mars retrogrades. It doesn't matter how big or "right" the primary aggressor may be. Perhaps the reason for this is that the real battle is always the one we carry on within ourselves, even if it appears to be in the external world. When Mars is retrograde, the war is always primarily internal. Read your sun and rising signs below to identify where the pressure is for you over the next 3 months.

Aries: A friend may suggest something novel to do in order to break away from an old rut. A fortunate development related to your work in the world will be handed to you, but you are hesitant over whether to take on the details of that responsibility. It is probably best not to add anything to your plate right now.

Taurus: Notice who comes into your life while you are doing general business. This person is likely to become a friend. You have the opportunity during this period to expand your social territory. You may also be experiencing small gifts and benefits offered to you from others.

Gemini: You are considering your financial picture at this time. You almost make a decision that feels right to you and then you hesitate and decide to wait for a later time. It seems like more than one thing in your life comes almost to fruition, but then someone changes his/her mind, and then it’s back to square one.

Cancer: You are conflicted on the subject of romance versus caretaking, which is your natural instinct. Perhaps you are caught in the middle between the needs of a spouse and your children. Sometimes a Cancerian becomes a parent to the partner, which usually creates a troubled atmosphere. Set aside decisions on these matters until you are more centered.

Leo: You have a project that appears as though it is dying on the vine. However, if you step back and look at it in a totally different, it is possible you will discover a gem. A significant relationship may also follow the same pattern: dark, then a change in your perspective, and the sunshine shows through!

Virgo: Romance is on the horizon but you are reluctant to take the offer. You also have been in a creative mode, perhaps writing or some other form of communication. You almost reach a point of conclusion and then “something” causes you to stop and rethink the whole project.

Libra: You prefer to tend to business this week. It is fulfilling to clean up some of your projects. You may be focused on something artistic related to home or business. Family is supportive. In social relationships the tone is solemn and leans toward problem-solving.

Scorpio: This is a week of intense feelings, whether up or down. For many, prevention of depressed feelings can be handled by gently bringing ourselves back from a super-high. Good news concerning partner’s resources may not come through as expected this week. The time will be better later.

Sagittarius: Your work is noticed and racks up some applause this week. This is a time in which your exuberance and enthusiasm may carry you farther than you really intended to go. Take care that you don't promise way more than you can deliver.

Capricorn: A new plan that originated in the fall is arriving at a turning point. Sometimes our ideas take a twist of their own. This is a time in which you must decide whether or not to pour more resources into the plan or let it go. If it can be accomplished by next Oct., it is probably worth the effort.

Aquarius: The sun returns "home" to your sign this week. You likely will find it to be energizing. Now is the time to focus on new plans for this next year of your life. Take a fresh look at where you want to direct your energy. This is the annual opportunity to experience a new birth.

Pisces: People are smiling upon you this week. You have friends with a certain amount of power in their worlds who want to help you accomplish something they see is of ethical or moral value in the world. Your attitude is thankful and you are keeping your nose to the grindstone as this help continues.

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