Wine and new wine take away the understanding. My people consult a piece of wood, and their divining-rod gives them oracles. For a spirit of whoredom has led them astray, and they have played the whore, forsaking their God. They sacrifice on the tops of the mountains, and make offerings upon the hills, under oak, poplar, and terebinth, because their shade is good. Therefore your daughters play the whore, and your daughters-in-law commit adultery. I will not punish your daughters when they play the whore, nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery; for the men themselves go aside with whores, and sacrifice with temple prostitutes; thus a people without understanding comes to ruin. (Hosea 4: 11-14)

I am inclined to distraction, superstition, and illusions.

A few minutes after I have completed this study and meditation I will consult my horoscope.

Later today I will attend church. There I will participate in rituals that are pleasant to me. I will enjoy the company of friends and neighbors. I will not necessarily open my heart and mind to God.

This week most of my time and energy will be spent seeking to seduce others to some action. The action could, perhaps, be beneficial to them. I am more certain it will be beneficial to me.

The spirit of zanuwn - harlotry, self-indulgence, and whore-mongering - has led me astray.

My life is ta'ah. I am wandering. I am staggering like a drunk. I lack direction.

Prophets show the way. Teachers explain how. God provides. But I must choose.