Topic: Tails

Tails is an "amnesic" operating system that runs entirely from a USB drive and wipes all data from the computer's RAM upon shutdown. It routes all internet traffic through the Tor network, which masks the user's IP address through multiple global nodes. The Tor browser also helps obfuscate a user's unique digital fingerprint, making online tracking much more difficult.

The lack of formal rites of passage in American society complicates the process of finding a totem animal. The discussion critiques the tendency to over-interpret random animal sightings or use generic dream dictionaries, which often ignore personal context and ecological reality. A specific guided meditation technique involving a tunnel visualization is recommended as a more reliable method for identifying a totem than using limited tools like totem card decks.

The years leading up to 2020 are described as an "apocalypse" in the sense of an uncovering or the end of a 200-year pattern. The upcoming conjunction of Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn signifies the death and rebirth of old structures. In 2019, eclipses occurring on the "Dragon's Tail" (South Node) will further emphasize the processing of past "poison" and the necessity of letting go of outdated systems before the new cycle begins.