Letter Y

Unique, charismatic, grandiose; a natural leader, self-contained or offensively self-important; must be in charge to do it their way – or has “Y” in name to develop “Y” qualities.

Twenty Fifth Letter of the Alphabet.  Energy Frequency No. 25. (my own insights and experience) The ‘First Light’ of the sun; an intense blue-white light that “jump-starts” the brain for the day.  So far scientists have not been able to replicate it. (The 1000′s year old “Sun Salutation” Yoga tradition is on the mark!) Also: my strange personal ‘Light Phenomena’……refer to Letter “Y” under Letter-Number Table 7. on the Header-Menu Bar.

Practical visionaries – relentless, persistent, accepting no boundaries or limitations and often known for outspoken candor, “Y’s” exude a passionate commitment.  In their strength, they emerge with a “Grand Vision” and swiftly proceed to organize and complete it; in their weakness, they’re dominating and reluctant to delegate authority demanding everything be done their way.

Without a doubt, their ideas and methods often are the best, but they do not work happily under direction – especially if “Y” begins or is exactly in the middle of their name (the Focus).

Bosses will get the best out of their “Y” workers if they give them lots of slack – or put them in charge of special projects.

Unless evolved, “Y’s” should learn to give the appearance of co-operation – or at least to consider a different point of view in the face of opposition, particularly if they want to make friends instead of enemies!  They’re known for embracing causes and spending large amounts of time trying to convert others to their beliefs. Confrontational tactics and stand-offs mar many a passionate “Y.” “Making people angry to make them think” was said by “homeless” activist Mitch Snyder.

Those who lead by personal example, may bark orders like a taskmaster but still earn devotion and respect.

The Inspired “Y’s”

In 73 A.D. revered Eleazer Ben-Yair led a party of Zealots (including women and children) to hold out against the Roman Empire in the mountain fortress of Masada, in the end choosing mass suicide rather than surrender.

In 1963 archaeologist (and General) Yigael Yadin discovered the legendary Masada site in Israel; he then directed and inspired a large party of excavators for two difficult years at this barren, inhospitable site.

These strong “Y’s” exude charisma and with their powerful organizing abilities (plus often considerable talents) collect hordes of adoring followers to assist them with their projects.

A modern example: there’s Yanni (born Yanni Chryssomallis) of Greece: brilliant, unique creator of inspiring music for the masses; a musical prodigy with perfect pitch and his own method of notation (cannot read or write music) who only hires the best musicians in the world to perform with him and engages thousands (even governments) to help prepare his lavish productions.  His first on the “grand scale” was staged in Greece’s famed Acropolis, the second after extensive planning involving millions of dollars, occurred at India’s Taj Mahal and the third in that series – at China’s Forbidden City in Beijing.  One of the most innovative and evocative artists, Yanni inspires dedication from his musicians – they practice from 7-8 hours at a time to attain the level of perfection he demands.  Yanni’s own words entreat tolerance and brotherly love and his music uplifts the listener regardless of nationality.

The letter “Y’s” formal sound (how it’s said when you recite the alphabet) -”Wi-ee” seems to ask the question “Why?”

The lives of some “Y” bearers are characterized by questions – asked and answered for everyone…even if the answers bring despair and resignation.

Eleventh Century Persian poet and mathematician Omah Khayyam (although instrumental in reforming the Islamic calendar) shines brightly down the ages for his exquisite “Rubaiyat” – verses extolling the joys of wine and women, the insecurity of faith and the surety of death and decay.

Balanced “Y’s”: know they have a special quest or questions to be answered; they feel it their duty to find and share their discoveries for the benefit others.  Jacques-Yves Cousteau made his questing ground the oceans, pioneering undersea exploration and research through his co-discovery of the Aqua-lung; he  then became our conscience for polluting the earth’s life-blood. They radiate a “presence” with a sense of tremendous force behind every word and action.  Selfish grasping does not exist for them and personal needs blended into whatever seems appropriate for the moment.  They know exactly what they want and move with assurance to align with a Greater Universe through their own precise, visionary Shaft of Light.

Unbalanced “Y”: difficulty in co-operating with others, often deliberately disruptive in order to keep control of a situation; a fear of failure and a compulsion to win (only enjoy playing games so long as they are winning); selfish, willful, insensitive; a contrary uniqueness alienates them from others; they don’t care what they say or do–it’s the only way they know to be themselves.  Controversial and startling interactive artist James Lee Byers was quoted as saying, “As soon as I open my mouth, I find myself in a state of alienation.”

When “Y” is in YOUR NAME: you stand accountable for the burning questions in your life – have you pursued them, and have you benefited others as well as your self?

SUMMARY: the Grand World Vision; questioning, visioning; original; headstrong; charismatic, inspiring, persevering, or alienating others with stubborn willfulness.

Famous “Y” Names: Charismatic; individualistic; outlandish; willful; irreverent; non-conformist; loner; love of danger and intrigue; practical skills; leadership abilities; taskmaster; issues with power; curious and questing; presenting or creating something original; expansive and grandiose visions.

Note: the above also applies to “J’s” in names that are sounded like “Y.”

A couple of “Y” World War ll spies: Reilly for the British and Yoshikawa for the Japanese; “Weird Al,” Alfred Matthew Yankovic (sometimes spelled with a “J”) wrote and performed hilarious and politically incorrect parodies of other people’s music on numerous records, tapes, videos, CD’s; has been nominated for eight Grammys and won two; Charles Elwood (Chuck) Yeager; highly decorated World War ll fighter pilot and U.S. Air Force officer; the first test pilot to break the sound barrier in 1953; Mandawuy Yunupingu; Lead singer of the politically challenging Australian aboriginal Band Yothu Yindi; awarded “Man of the Year” in 1992 for the band’s part in musically drawing attention to Aboriginal rights; Brigham Young; 19th Century Mormon leader, led an exodus of the troubled Illinois settlement to Utah where they founded Salt Lake City; Boris Yeltsin ex-president of Russia; described as a distrustful and adroit manipulator with a lust for power; challenged and beat Mikhail Gorbachev for the role of supreme leader – Gorbachev resigned in 1991;

Special “Y” Notes: Larry Flynt (with two “Y’s” one as Focus and Aim in his names); incorrigible and raunchy publisher of “Hustler”magazine; owned(s?) a multimillion dollar pornography business; fought and bested the Supreme Court in his right for free speech – even though it parodied through vulgar sexual humor and offend everyone he could think of; Guy Delage (“Y” as an Aim letter); French mathematician researcher and veteran sailboat racer; in 1998 set out to drift solo for 70 days in an unpowered submarine (at 22 feet below the ocean) to study marine life and how the human body responds to spending long periods underwater; Theodore Kaczynski brilliant, idealistic, anti-social ex-Math professor; the reclusive and erratic Unabomber with “Y” as the challenging Focus in the middle of his last name–he aimed to change the world his own violent way!