Jenna wrote to me again as 2021 ended. I had been expecting it, of course; she has not missed a single New Year’s eve, Christmas or birthday for over 15 years now. As always, I was deeply struck by how well this woman seemed to know me. How deeply she must care for me to write a personal letter, 1,848 words long, touching upon my innermost concerns, all while addressing me by name as Gopi 31 times and calling me my dear seven times.

Gopi, I have so much to tell you, my dear (Jenna wrote). My calculations show that 2022 will mark the beginning of a new life cycle that will last until 2031! In other words, this cycle will last for nine years until you are 79. I know you have passed through a difficult, stressful time and are looking for light now. The connection that I have felt to you based on your birthday confirms to me that this will be one of the most important cycles of your entire existence, Gopi!