Daily Words of the Buddha for September 11, 2018

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Pāli Word a Day for September 11, 2018 — juṇhā — moonlight, a moonlit night, the bright fortnight of the month

Kāyena saṃvaro sādhu; sādhu vācāya saṃvaro;
manasā saṃvaro sādhu. Sādhu sabbattha saṃvaro.
Sabbattha saṃvuto bhikkhu
sabbadukkhā pamuccati.

Good is restraint in the body; good is restraint in speech;
good is restraint in thought. Restraint everywhere is good.
The monk restrained in every way
is freed from all suffering.

Dhammapada 25.361
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Card of the Day – The Lovers – Tuesday, September 11, 2018

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I am not at all surprised to see the appearance of the Lovers card today. Only two days ago, Venus, already in shadow since September 3, entered Scorpio, its sign of detriment (meaning it is not Venus’ favorite place to be). However, there is no sign more passionate than Scorpio, and Venus is preparing to retrograde on October 5 in this very intense sign.

Venus, just like the Lovers, is all about relationships, and so too is today’s Libra Moon. Venus in Scorpio will seek to uncover the truth in your relationships (not necessarily the love ones), and expose the reality of it all in order for you to review it during this upcoming retrograde. The Libra Moon will help you to seek balance and compromise, where possible, perhaps finding yourself even refereeing, trying to bring two sides together in an amicable fashion.

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Current Events | Amidst Controversy, Chicago-Based Seafood Bowl Chain Aloha Poke Shutters In San Diego After Only 2 Months In Business

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September 4, 2018

This summer wasn’t the best for Chicago-based Aloha Poke. The chain of seafood bowl restaurants was targeted and accused of cultural appropriation after it was revealed that they were threatening other eateries with legal action for using any derivation of the words “aloha” with “poke”, based on a trademark the company owns. Well the backlash may have been too much to handle, as Aloha Poke Co. has closed its sole San Diego outpost after only two months in business.  […]

Card of the Day – 7 of Pentacles – Monday, September 10, 2018

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What a great card for a Monday, especially this one! You are right smack dab between the New Moon in Virgo and a Jupiter/Pluto sextile. Something is about to pay off for you in a big way. Today is a good day to focus on something which has perhaps been on your back burner for manifestation; the timing appears to be right now to go for it. Up until now, it seems as though every time we would see the 7 of Pentacles, it would be about the effort and assessment necessary to reach one’s goals. Truly, that never goes away, no matter how much success you amass for yourself.

Today is all about having your efforts rewarded; it does not necessarily denote a financial boost, but there are numerous ways to bring life’s projects to fruition. Something tells me it is not all, rather one particular one which enjoys…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for September 10, 2018

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Pāli Word a Day for September 10, 2018  —  jotaka — illuminating, making light; explaining

Cakkhumā,
visamānīva,
vijjamāne parakkame.
Paṇḍito jīvalokasmiṃ,
pāpāni parivajjaye.

A person with good eyes,
encountering a treacherous, uneven place,
would try hard to avoid it.
A wise person, in the world of life,
should avoid evil deeds.

Udāna 5.43
Translated from Pāli by Thanissaro Bhikkhu

September 9, 2018 – New Moon

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We are entering a new 28 day cycle, which will reach its zenith on the 25th of September with the September Full Moon – the Full Corn Moon, or Harvest Moon.

Therefore this cycle is a cycle of harvest, of reaping the seeds that we have sown and gaining rewards and bounty.

These first few days of the new moon are a time of void, or new possibility lying dormant and fallow, before the seeds of inspiration and possibility that have been germinating within the deep subconscious begin to sprout and then to bear fruit.

The first cycle of the moon is not a time to make decisions. Any decisions are better left until after the day of the Full Moon as then the potential and power that has been gaining strength will come into being.

This moon cycle … think TRUST and COMPROMISE.

Daily Words of the Buddha for September 09, 2018

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Pāli Word a Day for September 09, 2018 —
aniñjita — immoveable, undisturbed, unshaken, without desires

Muñca pure, muñca pacchato,
majjhe muñca, bhavassa pāragū.
Sabbattha vimuttamānaso,
na punaṃ jātijaraṃ upehisi.

Let go of the past, let go of the future,
let go of the present, and cross over to the farther shore of existence.
With mind wholly liberated,
you shall come no more to birth and death.

Dhammapada 24.348
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Card of the Day – 9 of Swords – Sunday, September 9, 2018

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New Moon blessings, everyone! Today is the New Moon in Virgo, and such a positive New Moon it is! Before discussing the 9 of Swords, let us first talk about what makes this New Moon so positive. On September 12, only three days from now, a sextile between Jupiter and Pluto will occur. What are your intentions for this New Moon? What do you wish to manifest? This is possibly your greatest opportunity for good fortune and manifestation in all of 2018. Note, to reap the benefits of this good luck sextile, make your moves now through the 11th, as the energy is always better as it is building in the leadup to the actual event. The potency afterward is always on the decline.

Ok, so how did we get a 9 of Swords in the middle of one of the best New Moons of the entire year? There are…

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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