posted November 29, 2001 11:12 AM         

&

'Why was/is it Sunset and not Sunfall?'

(I am afraid you will have to be a member to answer the second question)

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You are endless galaxies, you have seen but one star

posted December 02, 2001 11:06 AM         

But Randall, Answers need not be interesting. Though looked at one way they are interesting.

But, I think there is a still more fundamental, deeper answer.

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You are endless galaxies, you have seen but one star

posted December 02, 2001 01:19 PM         

However, this is what I found in LEXI...

SUNSET ~ *SET* SET NEST TUNE - TEN USES (?)

SUNFALL ~ SUN NULLS US - UN-FUN-FULL AS US(we) FALL

Also, maybe there is a clue in the definitions of *set* and *fall*

set 1 (st)
v. set, set·ting, sets
v. tr.
To put in a specified position; place: set a book on a table. To put into a specified state: set the prisoner at liberty.

To put into a stable position: set the fence post into a bed of concrete.

To fix firmly or in an immobile manner: He set his jaw and concentrated on flying the plane through the storm.

To restore to a proper and normal state when dislocated or broken: set a broken arm.

To adjust for proper functioning.

Nautical: To spread open to the wind: set the sails.

Music: To compose (music) to fit a given text.

To write (words) to fit a given melodic line.

Botany: To produce, as after pollination: set seed.

fall v. To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity. To drop oneself to a lower or less erect position.

To lose an upright or erect position suddenly. To drop wounded or dead, especially in battle.

To go or come as if by falling. To come to rest; settle. To hang down. To be cast down.

To assume an expression of consternation or disappointment.

To undergo conquest or capture, especially as the result of an armed attack.

To experience defeat or ruin. To lose office.

To lessen in amount or degree.

To diminish in pitch or volume.

To give in to temptation; sin.
Theology. To lose primordial innocence and happiness. Used of humanity as a result of the Fall.

To be born. Used chiefly of lambs. (!!!)

Whatever the reason, I know there is some very strong esoteric energy in the answer

~Princess

posted December 03, 2001 12:06 AM         

So one is on purpose, and the other an accident.

posted December 03, 2001 10:05 AM         

Taureans are sensible, practical, down-to-earth thinkers. Give them anything, however mystic, other-worldly it seems to be, they will invent (discover?) a down-to-earth version of it.

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posted December 03, 2001 11:39 PM         

VR~ see! Raj has now provided a clue ... to *his answer* (?)

Raj~ I'm not falling for this again! <yes I will, cuz I love a good esoteric mystery >

Nepth~ YOu are probably an exception to the rule then, Are you very young? Maybe younger Taureans are enjoying the benefit of growing up in the *new age* energy that surrounds us all now I know a couple of *mature* Bulls just like Raj describes! Also, good catch on the "continually falling" thing!!!

~Princess

posted December 04, 2001 07:10 PM         

~Princess

Hey.. I got suspended for *insubordination* for that note passing thing in seventh grade

posted December 04, 2001 07:12 PM         

~Princess

posted December 05, 2001 11:53 AM         

Yivy, I do get your point.

Certain things cannot be seen or proven, true, but they can always be felt.

I am not a subordinate or superordinate to anybody. That is why it is impossible for me to go around looking for chances to insult anybody. If anybody does insult me, it reveals to me that he has got a lot of complexes.

Who was speaking of maturity, anyway? I think Randall would agree that this is a Forum, not a class. I don't know why many are still in their 7th grade.

princess, you fell again (as you wished). I didn't say that the answer is un-esoteric and earthy, I only said that Taurus always finds out a down-to-earth version of anything. Nor did I say that there is anything out-of-box, or tricky in it. It is clear, plain and simple.

'set' by 'dictionary definition',

To put in a specified position.

'fall' by 'dictionary definition',

To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity. To drop oneself to a lower or less erect position.

SET made everyone and everything became set in their beliefs, dreams and ideals, that they stopped rising above and growing so they began to fall. There is nothing that really falls. Only things that refuse to rise.

It is this idea hypnotized in Human beings, that is causing them to think that Life is SET, that there IS death. That is how SET 'operates'.

If we need to defeat Set, and to break free of the bonds of Time, then we need to disobey him, by refusing to believe in death. We need to believe in the 'endless path' where Time ceases to exist. We should start listening to RISE.

(Why then, this came in Oranges and Hyacinths?)

Randall, I would like to know what you have to say about it.

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You are endless galaxies, you have seen but one star

posted December 05, 2001 01:33 PM         

To me, *life* is a classroom, and these forums are a place where I have, and do, learn much I hold very valuable to my S-Elf; but I've found that I learn better when I'm having fun doing it

We are alike then, Raj, that neither is subordinate or superordinate to anyone person; and I don't read anything into others' posts but what is written, and like you I suspect, I don't imply things in my own posts... I very much just say what I mean or feel... even if I'm feeling *silly*

I left the 7th grade 36 years ago, but I didn't leave my spirit of fun with it.

I only have my Sun and North Node in an earth sign, Capricorn, but I think anyone can dream of Heaven or Eden on Earth - if they want to. All sun signs are represented here at LL, and I'd be willing to bet it's that very dream that brought them here, on one level or another

Alas, I don't like to have fun at someone elses expense, as I feel I have unwittingly done with you, so I will not tease you again, I promise

~Princess

posted December 05, 2001 02:29 PM         

I can't help myself ...you ARE taking the role of teacher(superordinate) here when you post a question and then let people know whether they are hot or cold....and provide hints. You could have just posted the whole thought right from the beginning otherwise.

I'm really sorry that you feel you were being insulted. I think that we were all trying to 'get it' and realising that we weren't on your level.

It was a thought provoking question and I liked your answer.

posted December 27, 2001 02:36 AM         

The sun doesn't fall; it's 'set' in a pattern. As is the earth set in a pattern around the sun, and our galaxy probably around another galaxy which orbits around a black-hole.

posted March 08, 2002 03:57 AM         

Prof. Raj,

When the Sun sets, why does night fall?