Daily Words of the Buddha for February 20, 2019

Pāli Word a Day for February 20, 2019  —  nippapañca — that which is without proliferation

Yo ca dhammamabhiññāya
dhammamaññāya paṇḍito,
rahadova nivāte ca
anejo vūpasammati.

Thoroughly understanding the Dhamma
and freed from longing through insight,
the wise one rid of all desire
is calm as a pool unstirred by wind.

Itivuttaka 3.92
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

2019 Virgo Full Moon in Tiger Month

Susan Levitt's avatarSusan Levitt

grand tiger February 19 2019 is a full Moon in Virgo. Earth sign Virgo brings analytical discernment to make detailed plans, yet see the big picture. Fortunately, the Virgo full Moon trines both Mars and Uranus to assert yourself, and get things done. Follow up with contacts, and complete what you can, before Mercury retrograde begins on March 5 until March 28.

This full Moon marks the peak of the Fire Tiger month. Dynamic Tiger energy is very helpful, bringing courage to take action for advancement. In this Fire tiger month, instincts are sharpened and people can be more perceptive. You can get right to the point because Tiger is too impatient for long explanations.

The Sun, Mercury, and Neptune are all in Water sign Pisces for heightened sensitivity. This is the kind of astrology transit when you think of someone, then run into them! And it’s an excellent transit to develop…

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Lāʻau Lāpaʻau || Eat These 7 Mushrooms to Live Longer

The idea of “food as medicine” may be a bit hard to swallow, especially if you have a gourmand’s palate. What if you could fight a host of diseases and even increase your longevity, just by adding a few delicious servings of fungus to your diet every day? Not to worry – these fungi are what French chefs dream of!  […]

Source: Eat These 7 Mushrooms to Live Longer

Daily Words of the Buddha for February 19, 2019

Pāli Word a Day for February 19, 2019  —  avyāpajjha — kindness of heart; freedom from suffering

Appamādaratā hotha!
Sacittamanurakkhatha!
Duggā uddharathattānaṃ,
paṅke sannova kuñjaro.

Delight in heedfulness!
Guard well your thoughts!
Draw yourself out of this bog of evil,
even as an elephant draws itself out of the mud.

Dhammapada 23.327
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Black History Month || The tragic yet resilient story of Igbo slaves who committed mass suicide off U.S. coast in 1803 

The stories of slave resistance, many of us know, have to do with bloodshed, violence, and destruction. But there are other acts of resistance whose stories are worth being told.  […]

Source: The tragic yet resilient story of Igbo slaves who committed mass suicide off U.S. coast in 1803 – Face2Face Africa

Big 3 President’s Day,Chiron in Aries, Tough love, Pisces

Tara Greene www.taratarot.com's avatarTara Greene,Tarot,Astrology,Psychic

WOW what a big day today. Feb 18

Chiron enters ARIES @ 1:07am PST/4:07 am EST/ 9:07 am GMT for the first time since January 1969. A new era dawns. Chiron in Aries is the healing of the wounded toxic macho Patriarchal PTSD Man. The Ram is the symbol of the Jewish people who started monotheism when the Age of Aries began, some 4,320 years ago. Chiron takes 4 + years to travel through each sign. Let the healing begin. 

VENUS and SATURN have a very serious karmic meeting @ 16+ Capricorn

Check out where that degree is in your natal chart and any planets which get aspected but this TOUGH LOVE. This is a major testing time for serious relationships. Yes, sign that contract. Its very in now. Capricorn business deals and expectations in relationships. This can signify the end of karma in relationships which have run their course.

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Card of the Day – Temperance – Monday, February 18, 2019

tarotbycecelia's avatarTarot by Cecelia

With all the recent 29° activity in the Universe, it is highly probable that life has felt a bit off-kilter as of late. Mars is now at the beginning of Taurus, and today, Chiron, the wounded healer, moves into Aries until 2027. The only real extreme left to deal with is Uranus st 29°, which will enter Taurus on March 6. Today’s Temperance card has more of a leveling-off vibe today. It is time to restore some balance to your world.

Temperance is all about your focus, through patience, balance, and moderation. Having your focus distracted the last couple of weeks has certainly put life out of balance in an area or two. Today it begins to settle for a bit, but do not become too comfortable, as there is still Uranus with which to contend.

See you here tomorrow!

Source:  Crow Tarot

This card was last seen January 1,2019

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Daily Words of the Buddha for February 18, 2019

Pāli Word a Day for February 18, 2019 — asaṇkuppa — the unshakeable

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

Card of the Day – King of Cups – Sunday, February 17, 2019

tarotbycecelia's avatarTarot by Cecelia

The King of Cups is my absolute favorite. He is a kind and gentle soul, generous and compassionate toward all living beings. It is possible he could cross your path today, or that this is even you, whether you are male or female. This Cool-as-a-Cucumber guy never sweats it; he keeps his emotions checked and is the one running toward harms way in times of crisis.

I do feel the need to mention that we are so close to the Full Moon at 0° Virgo, that this could bring up the exact opposite effect with some people. It is entirely possible to encounter someone who can not contain their emotions as this Full Moon approaches. Remember it is only a passing phase, so do not allow things to get out of hand.

See you here tomorrow!

Source:  Fairytale Tarot by Yoshi Yoshitani

This card was last seen December 16, 2018

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Health || 110 Year-old-man Revealed His Secret: 5 Foods for Long Life 

Only a few people manage to live longer than 100 years, and Bernard LaPallo, lived a happy, fulfilling, and healthy life well into his second century.  This man was born in 1901 in Victoria, Brazil, and as a little boy, he migrated to the United States.   He managed to have four careers during the 110 years […]

Source: 110 Year-old-man Revealed His Secret: 5 Foods for Long Life – Healthy Food House

Daily Words of the Buddha for February 17, 2019

Pāli Word a Day for February 17, 2019 — sabbaganthappamocana — freedom from all bonds

Sukhā matteyyatā loke,
atho petteyyatā sukhā,
sukhā sāmaññatā loke,
atho brahmaññatā sukhā.

In this world, good it is to serve one’s mother,
good it is to serve one’s father,
good it is to serve the monks and nuns,
and good it is to serve the holy ones.

Dhammapada 23.332
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Current Events || FDA wants to turn CBD oil into a drug that will cost $32,500 as they ban all other CBD oils

(Editor’s Note: Thank you to ANH-USA for this story.) If we don’t change a key FDA policy, that’s how much you may be forced to pay if you want to purchase CBD oil. Action Alert! RELATED STORY: How To Optimize CBD Oil Effects: 3 Keys To Success For years, consumers have benefitted from access to cheap, safe, and […]

Source: FDA wants to turn CBD oil into a drug that will cost $32,500 as they ban all other CBD oils

Card of the Day – 5 of Cups – Saturday, February 16, 2019

tarotbycecelia's avatarTarot by Cecelia

In life, there will always be disappointment and loss, but to focus on that, or to throw oneself a pity party, is not in your highest and best interest. Remember, what is done is merely water under the bridge.

The 5 of Cups is a Card of focus, and urging you to embrace the positives which remain in your life. They are meant to be nurtured so as to create new growth. We are post-Valentine’s Day, and not all relationships may have survived, while others may be beating themselves up over the lack of a love life. Time is the most important thing you’ve been given; let it all go and make good use of yours by cultivating your remaining Cups, however they may be filled.

See you here tomorrow!

Source:  Divine Diversity Tarot

This card was last seen January 15, 2019

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