Like a boss! Recent weeks have been a bit of a struggle, perhaps due to Mercury’s recent retrograde, but the time has come for you to take charge of your life again. The Chariot card is one of victory and control, and, in some way, you are able to take hold of the reins and begin putting life back on track. Do take note, that the “track” you are on, while it is one of your choosing, is a new one, and not one to which you were previously accustomed. The new normal is beginning to set in, but you are in charge of it now, and, in some sense, moving forward is now an option.
In my audio today, I touch upon the reason there have been so few posts in recent weeks. As I gear up today to begin puttingthings back up to full speed, I can…
Okra (Hibiscus Esculentus), also known as gumbo, lady’s fingers, kiabo and okro, is a plant of Ethiopian origin, although it is now grown and cultivated all over the world. The pod of the vegetable has […]
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Common Name Common Balm, Melissa, Sweet Balm, Citronmeliss (Swedish), Melisse (German), Meliza (Spanish).
Family Name Lamiaceae
Parts Used As With Most Medicinal Plants In The Mint Family, The Beneficial Extracts Are Made From The Oils Contained In The Leaves Of The Plant, And The Oils Are Easily Extracted Just By Crushing The Leaves.
Habitat:Lemon Balm, A Member Of The Mint Family, Is Native To Western Asia And Was Introduced Centuries Ago To Central And Southern Europe, Where It Is Now Common. Lemon Balm Was Also Introduced To Eastern North America And Is Now Naturalised Through Much Of That Range As Well As Parts Of The Pacific Coast. Lemon Balm Thrives In A Wide Range Of Conditions. It Spreads Both Vegetatively And By Seed. It Is A Hardy, Easy To Grow Plant That Can Become Weedy In The Garden. There Are Several Varieties…
Can we talk brownies for a second? I mean….seriously. I love them. Not the cakey brownies but the dense, ooey gooey ones. The ones that….I make from scratch. Seriously, what kind of HearthKeeper doesn’t have skills in the kitchen? Okay…aside from my mother. She’ll tell you her culinary skills are limited to special feasting meals, and I’m not going to argue with her.
How I happened to come up with this is that one evening was while living in Western WA. Friends of mine said they were going to drop in at the last minute. I totally needed to go grocery shopping and we lived out in the woods, so I made do with what I happened to have on hand because a HearthKeeper always has something to offer guests. I came up with some of the most incredible brownies ever….and I haven’t looked back since.
We do not see this card as often as we did back in the beginning of this blog. For so long, so many felt as though their hands were tied, and that solutions were not readily available. All of that has been changing, and the energies which have been present this week are designed to put you into a whole new chapter. Truly, the only one who can stop you is you.
If you are feeling restricted in any particular area, consider Saturn’s newly retrograde motion, in place through August 25. If you feel as though Saturn is not allowing you to make gains with an issue, an additional review of the situation may be necessary. It does not mean you are permanently stuck.
For most of you, it feels as though there is a sense of freedom here today, and that is likely due to Chiron having now moved…
Through conviction one crosses over the flood.
Through heedfulness, the sea.
Through persistence one overcomes suffering & stress.
Through discernment a person is purified.
Sutta Nipāta 1.186
Translated from Pāli by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
Yay, you! For the first time in a very long time, considering the New Moon in Aries was only three days ago, I am loving seeing this Queen of Swords appear for you. She does not feel at all cautionary when it comes to any type of negative verbal exchange. BS be gone! There is a great deal of clarity available to you today; even if Mercury is only newly direct, more of that Mercurial fog is lifting each day.
Today is a great day to press forward in an area where you felt your path was not totally clear. You are taking that Sword and clearing your own path today! Greater organization is possible, and, it is now easier to determine what your priorities truly are. Keep in mind that Mercury does not leave shadow until May 4, but you are now in a position to really do what…
Holy Moly! The proverbial tunnel! I am not sure how I explained this in the audio, but here goes… today, Chiron, the Wounded Healer, moves from Pisces to Aries. Saturn begins its yearly retrograde as well. We have some form of new beginnings going on here, perhaps not totally clear yet, but the Hermit is here to be our guide.
Today may very well be that emergence from that very long tunnel which went back for years. This new labyrinth which is appearing is not very menacing, and the light here shines brighter. When one comes out of a very long cycle it is a good idea to look around; you may even be questioning how it is that you arrived at this place. Take a little time out today for some quiet introspection to consider what this next part of your journey may hold. As much as we would…
One is the quest for worldly gain,
and quite another is the path to Nibbana.
Clearly understanding this,
let not the monk, the disciple of the Buddha,
be carried away by worldly acclaim,
but develop detachment instead.
Dhammapada 5.75
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita
A tarot card spell that will help you get closer to the moon 🌙 Perfect for moon/lunar/astrology witches! ** name based from the book Goodnight Moon
What you need ✨
Your tarot deck of choice
A glass of water
A candle (optional)
A window at night
An offering for the moon (optional)
Get ready for bed (brush your teeth, wash your face, pajamas, etc)
Get comfortable at a window in your home before bed
Take 3 deep breaths or more if you need, clear your mind. Light a candle if you wish
Start by talking to the moon, admire it, tell it about your day, soak up its energy. This should be relaxing. In this time present an offering (can be food, flowers, a crystal, etc)
Take your tarot deck and shuffle. When ready, find the Moon card and take each card on either side…
Turquoise, it is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gemstone and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue. It’s a blend of the color blue and the color green, has some of the same cool and calming attributes. The color turquoise is associated with meanings of refreshing, feminine, calming, sophisticated, energy, wisdom, serenity, wholeness, creativity, emotional balance, good luck, spiritual grounding, friendship, love, joy, tranquility, patience, intuition, and loyalty.
Where Is the Turquoise Come From?
Most of Turquoise stones come from Australia, Iran, Afghanistan, Tibet and south-western USA. It may also be found in France, Arabia, Egypt, Britain, Poland, Russia, China, Peru and Mexico.
Main Chakra: Heart
Planet: Jupiter
Vibrates to the number: 4, 6 and 7
Element: Earth
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
What an exciting card for a Monday! Mercury is now direct, and the New Moon in Aries is only a few hours old, so be sure to set those intentions. The Pages of the Tarot are messengers, bearing news of new beginnings in a particular area. The Page of Pentacles is concerned with manifestation, so give careful thought to what it is you wish to manifest.
It is still a bit early to commit to a new job, unless you are faced with no other options. However, today is a good day to start putting in those applications, mailing out those resumes, and, who know, maybe even going on an interview. The Page of Pentacles loves to bring in new job opportunities. If you are in a position to wait to commit, then do so, and give yourself until the 23rd to sign on the dotted line. This could be…
Pāli Word a Day for April 16, 2018 — tiṇṇa — one who has reached the other shore (fig.), gone through, overcome, one who has attained nibbāna
Yassa nittiṇṇo paṅko,
Maddito kāmakaṇṭako,
Mohakkhayaṃ anuppatto
Sukhadukkhesu na vedhatī sa bhikkhū.
That bhikkhu who has crossed the mire,
Crushed the thorn of sensual desire,
And reached the destruction of delusion
Is not perturbed by pleasures and pains.
Udāna 3.22
The Udāna and the Itivuttaka, trans. John D. Ireland
Shamans are rising, are you one of them?Many of us who grew up in the western World are in fact Shamans but don’t know or understand it. Traditionally, if you were not born in an indigenous culture and initiated by the age of 30 you are not a Shaman. This for me limits the World’s […]
As the Buddha’s concern is the True Happiness of all beings, His teachings can be practiced in society or seclusion, by all of every race and belief. It is totally unbiased and truly universal … and profound. […]
In this world of ours there are many things that can lead to high levels of stress, anxiety, and other emotions that carry negative vibrations. A friend of mine made a comment about how clams take the sand that irritate them and turn them into something beautiful and positive. I absolutely loved this description and wanted to make a meditation that surrounds that concept.
Like most of the meditations I do, this one is a visualization meditation. I like visualization meditations because they help keep me in the meditation for much longer than just a breath focused meditation – though I frequently do breathing meditations in order to calm myself quickly when I need to.
This meditation can be called the Clam Meditation, Pearl Meditation or Pearl of Wisdom Meditation. I recommend doing this meditation at the end of the day or the end of the week, depending on how…
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Can we talk brownies for a second? I mean….seriously. I love them. Not the cakey brownies but the dense, ooey gooey ones. The ones that….I make from scratch. Seriously, what kind of HearthKeeper doesn’t have skills in the kitchen? Okay…aside from my mother. She’ll tell you her culinary skills are limited to special feasting meals, and I’m not going to argue with her.
It’s not a solution yet, but perhaps the start of one. […]
Turquoise
Blue Turquoisise Beads 
Hālau 'Aha Hui Lānākila 