Defeet

Pisces governs the feet. Standing, understanding, walking, running, everything, the feet guide humans in every direction they move. Or do humans guide their feet? With Pisces, it's impossible to say. Feet are capricious, and they generally require a covering of choice to protect the tender bottoms that traverse the rough earth. Shoes are elemental.

Comfortable shoes that grip the earth and make walking easy are my choice. So when cushiony well-fitting athletic type shoes became the fashion, I rejoiced. A healthy society at last! I could now hang out with everyone, somewhat enjoyably, and hopefully on or off foot with minimal pain.

I was happy enough, but lately I've noticed an even better trend. The stiff, heavy, gel infused, blown rubber concoctions have given way to light, soft, easy running shoes. Are people loosening up?  Trusting their bones? Well it's one of those oxymorons, believing running is relaxing. Sometimes it is, sort of, theoretically. Flexible, just hard enough shoes are the rage, and once again, I rejoice.

However, shoes aside, sometimes people give up and retreat from life's challenges and inevitable confrontations in defeat. The planet Mars is the source of forward motion, self interest, autonomy, and chosen direction. From the Pisces 12th house of total comprehension comes the Aries 1st, where actions from that understanding are initiated. Mars decides, the feet follow, or in the case of the Grimm fairy tale, The Red Shoes, the feet are in complete command leading to a rather unpleasant end for the wearer. But generally, Mars issues orders to the feet. Often, the feet complain which can be wise guidance in terms of direction.

Like perfectly fitting flesh, shoes can hug the feet and make earth walking a delight. Some still like walking on stilts and needles, but I suppose that's a different kind of athleticism. Still, I'm glad the crowd loves sneakers.