Card of the Day – 10 of Pentacles – Saturday, September 8, 2018

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As we approach tomorrow’s positive New Moon in Virgo, I can’t help but notice that we have had three pentacles cards in a row. Now, they do not always refer necessarily to your finances, but they definitely refer to things which give you a feeling of security.

The 10 of Pentacles is all about that security and the things which you treasure. It is the weekend, and this is a card representative of the generations of a family, so anything aligning with that theme is entirely possible. The 10 of Pentacles also references retirements and inheritances, and this by no means is indicative of a loss. You could find yourself focusing on retirement plans, even if they are twenty years away. It is never too early to start. Perhaps you feel the need to draft a will, or gather your loved ones together and give them the things you wish…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for September 08, 2018

Pāli Word a Day for September 08, 2018 — maddava — mild, gentle, soft

Sa vedagū,
Vūsitabrahmacariyo,
Lokantagū,
Pāragatoti vuccatī.

One who is a master of knowledge,
Who has lived the holy life,
Is called one gone to the world’s end,
One who has reached the further shore.

Itivuttaka 4.109
The Udāna and the Itivuttaka, trans. John D. Ireland

Cultural Anthropology | Oral History Suggests Māori Proverbs on Bird Extinction Mirrored Fears of Indigenous Group’s Own Decline

The moa, a giant flightless bird, served as symbol of extinction and reflection of Māori fears over encroaching European presence  […]

Source: Oral History Suggests Māori Proverbs on Bird Extinction Mirrored Fears of Indigenous Group’s Own Decline

McDonald’s French Fries Found to Contain Silly Putty Ingredient and Petroleum Chemical

Grant Imahara, host of the eye-opening show Mythbusters, was at it again. This time, he didn’t set out to get involved with crash test dummies or explosives. Instead, he recently focused on a specific food — which it can hardly be called — at McDonald’s: french fries.

Imahara went directly to the fast food chain’s processing plant in the potato-loving state, where he thankfully learned that the fries’ first ingredient are indeed spuds. However, the ingredients that followed are disturbing to say the least. Included on the list of 19 items are dimethylpolysiloxane, a form of silicone found in Silly Putty, tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), a petrol-based chemical, and hydrogenated soybean oil, which is a manufactured form of trans fat.(1)  […]

Source: McDonald’s French Fries Found to Contain Silly Putty Ingredient and Petroleum Chemical

Card of the Day – 5 of Pentacles – Friday, September 7, 2018

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Interestingly enough, we have not seen this card since January, a time when all planets were direct and the first eclipse of 2018 had not yet occurred. You began the year with purpose and a vengeance; your plans, goals, and aspirations were many. The 5 of Pentacles did not seem so daunting, with its message of lack, poverty, and hard times. You were ready to tackle the remnants of what you had already overcome. Then eclipse season hit, and not long afterward the retrogrades began to creep up on you.

Fast forward to now, and two Mercury retrogrades later, you see Mercury, Mars, and Saturn, have all gone direct. Once again, the 5 of Pentacles comes around, and this time you are ready. You are on the road to recovery, but this time it is so much more. There is an overwhelming desire to in no way ever repeat the…

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Through the Eyes of Tarot – Venus in Scorpio – September 9, 2018 through January 7, 2019

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Taking the easy way out will not work for you with Venus in Scorpio. If you do, the Universe will be more than willing to show the imperfections in your plans, and only serve to exacerbate them, causing them to fall apart. This does not need to be the case, however, during the time period that Venus is initially in Scorpio and retrogrades, you may not be able to strike a balance in your life. Once Venus has moved back into Libra on October 31, you will find it easier to compromise in order to reach your goals.

Do not think you are stuck; you will find success with stressful situations. As you begin to move away from all of this, you may feel a time out is necessary; this is likely once Venus has returned to direct motion in November. Delays will be gone, and issues where you may…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for September 07, 2018

Pāli Word a Day for September 07, 2018  —  ajjava — straight, upright, direct, honest

Attā hi attano nātho,
attā hi attano gati.
Tasmā saṃyamamattānaṃ
assaṃ bhadraṃva vāṇijo.

One is one’s own protector,
one is one’s own refuge.
Therefore, one should control oneself,
even as a trader controls a noble steed.

Dhammapada 25.380
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

New Moon in Virgo – Sunday, September 9, 2018

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You have been patient long enough; your hopes and dreams are sailing straight ahead at this New Moon in Virgo. With each passing day the delays around you have been dissipating. Do not base what you wish for you future on what you have had in the past. This is about creating a new life and breaking free from the constraints of the past once and for all.

Your wishes are coming true, as you go from feeling powerless to powerful. You are doing it now; your mojo is returning full force and you are taking the lessons you learned during the Saturn retrograde and applying them in an intuitive fashion. You did this, no one else. The timing is right now for moving forward with creating absolutely anything which you have been inspired to do. This earthy, practical New Moon will allow you to gather your resources, and perhaps…

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Psychology | Here’s How You Feel About Frenemies, Based on Your Personality Type (Uses Myers-Briggs Scale)

Frenemies are those people who act like friends but in truth they are always in competition. It is more of a situation where you are keeping your friends close and your enemies closer. To some this seems like a natural way to behave, to […]

Source: Here’s How You Feel About Frenemies, Based on Your Personality Type – Personality Growth

2018 Virgo New Moon begins Phoenix (Rooster) Month

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VIRGO NEW MOON

Sept 9 2018 is a new Moon in Earth sign Virgo. Virgo rules the sixth house of health, healing, work, and service. This lunar month is time for attention to health, the health of your home, and is time to take action! This month is fortunate to launch plans, especially career plans, and to pursue opportunities. The new Moon, Sun, and Mercury are all in Virgo for clear communication. But under the influence of Virgo, details are important, as is follow through.

PHOENIX MONTH Sept 9 – Oct 7

This new Moon begins the lunar month of the Metal Phoenix (Rooster). Phoenix, like Virgo, takes pride in a job well done, and can be superb at planning and organizing. Know that Phoenix speaks frankly, making this lunar month the time for direct speech. This is the month of the Metal Phoenix. The element Metal can help make…

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Saturn stations direct

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Satyrn turns stationary Sept. 6 @ 4:09 am PDT/ 7:09 am EDT/ 11:09 am GMT  

Saturn, Mars hard aspects, Napoleon Brousseau

Image by Napoleon Brousseau from a sketchbook 

After many months of Saturn dragging his heavyweight back over the coals since April 17/18- remember what you were doing back then.  Saturn now stops moving Retrograde and sits immovable for 5 days until actually moving Direct. These 5 days are extremely ponderous, heavy, weighted, fated, and grounding. Saturn turns direct at 2 degrees 33 minutes of its home sign of Capricorn only 2 degrees away from the famous world point of zero Capricorn. This is a karmic weigh-in time. 

Affairs in politics, senators, seniors, heads of state will be feeling Saturn’s grinding force. Saturn is the great tester, limiter, obstacle maker and teacher.

Saturn hits those born in the first few days of Capricorn the hardest now, as it also affects all CARDINAL SIGNS born within 5…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for September 06, 2018

Pāli Word a Day for September 06, 2018  —  obhāsa — shine, splendour, light, lustre, effulgence

Kodhaṃ chetvā sukhaṃ seti,
kodhaṃ chetvā na socati.
Kodhassa visamūlassa
madhuraggassa brāhmaṇa;
vadhaṃ ariyā pasaṃsanti
tañhi chetvā na socatī.

Slay anger and you will be happy,
slay anger and you will not sorrow.
For the slaying of anger in all its forms
with its poisoned root and sweet sting —
that is the slaying the nobles praise;
with anger slain one weeps no more.

Saṃyutta Nikāya 1.187
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

Card of the Day – 6 of Pentacles – Thursday, September 6, 2018

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There are several cards in the Tarot which relate to various types of balance, and the 6 of Pentacles is one of them. It often serves as a reminder of the balance necessary when giving of one’s resources, such as time and money, implying that generosity can oftentimes be a fault or to one’s detriment. Occasionally, you need to pause and take a breath and remember to take time out for you. It is representative of sharing which is also a thing of balance, as well as the give and take. On the opposite side of the spectrum is greed, showing the trickle-down economics of the 1%, not leaving enough to go around in a fair fashion.

Venus is at the tail-end of Libra, and also in shadow, preparing to retrograde next month. Do not be surprised if you see relationship-related themes around you today, and in the days to…

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Tarot | Card of the Day – Queen of Wands – Saturday, September 1, 2018

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She’s back! Welcome to September, my friends! You made it, and it has only been a few short days since we have seen this card. Get your motor running, and take charge of the changes you desire. You are not at your launch point yet, but you are very close. Use the next eight days to ready yourself for lift off!

You probably thought it would never happen. Late June, September seemed so far away, but that did not take away the vision you have had for your future. This Queen has that spark of fire that never goes lout, and allows her to make that vision into a reality. July and August are now history, with their five eclipses and seven retrogrades. Tomorrow, Mercury will complete its retrograde cycle as it leaves shadow early in the day. You need to make this month count, and the Queen of Wands…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for September 01, 2018

Pāli Word a Day for September 01, 2018 — amosadhamma — that which doesn’t have a false nature, true, unerring, unfailing

Yañca kāmasukhaṃ loke,
yañcidaṃ diviyaṃ sukhaṃ,
taṇhakkhayasukhassete,
kalaṃ nāgghanti soḷasiṃ.

Any sensual bliss in the world,
any heavenly bliss,
isn’t worth one sixteenth-sixteenth
of the bliss of the ending of craving.

Udāna 2.12
Translated from Pāli by Thanissaro Bhikkhu