18 November 1626
Vatican City, Italy
41n54, 12e27
Rodden Rating: XX


Notes: For the reading I took venus semisquare the sun.
Ian: "what do you think these riddles mean as a whole? Explain this detailed summary of events."

Chatgpt o1: "These riddles describe a grand site of spiritual significance that draws all kinds of people: those seeking solace and those riddled with doubt. Pilgrims arrive, hoping to find divine answers or relief from personal woes, yet rumors of physical contagion hover in the background. Tales abound of visitors unwittingly infecting one another through unguarded interactions. While some remain steadfast in their beliefs, others are disenchanted by the apparent hypocrisy of those in power, who sometimes misuse funds and exploit the faithful’s vulnerability. Wealthy elites, allegedly consumed by personal excesses, fail to recognize any need for repentance, exacerbating the public’s growing skepticism. Simultaneously, critics question the value of prayer and query whether the deity in question truly intervenes in mortal affairs. Despite such doubts, numerous individuals persist in worship, clinging to the promise of salvation or revelation. They believe that unmasking evil influences is essential to preserving whatever purity remains. This friction between unshakable faith and worldly cynicism underscores the complexity of a place that is both a beacon of hope for the devout and a cauldron of corruption for the disillusioned. At its core, the narrative highlights how human frailties and spiritual pursuits frequently collide in even the holiest surroundings, leaving onlookers to puzzle over whether devotion or doubt ultimately prevails."
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