Daily Words of the Buddha for May 06, 2018

Pāli Word a Day for May 06, 2018 — tāyitar — one who protects, shelters or guards

Khīṇaṃ purāṇaṃ nava
natthi sambhavaṃ,
virattacittāyatike bhavasmiṃ.
Te khīṇabījā, avirūḷhichandā.
Nibbanti dhīrā yathāyaṃ padīpo.

When past conditioning is released
and no fresh one produced,
the mind no longer seeks for future birth.
The seed consumed, cravings no more arise.
Such-minded wise ones cease like [the flame of] this lamp.

Sutta Nipāta 2.238
The Discourse Summaries by S.N. Goenka

Daily Tarot | Card of the Day – 6 of Swords – Sunday, May 6, 2018

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Ahhhh! Headed for smoother waters at last! And so the transition begins…you can not know everything which is coming your way over the next six to seven weeks, so you will need to trust in the Universe to guide you. This is a card of safe passage, where you are more along for the ride, than being in charge of everything, so the trust factor is extremely important.

The 6 of Swords signifies a switch from turbulence along your path, to easier times. It isn’t always the smoothest ride getting there, but keeping the faith will see you through until you have reached a calmer place, or distant shoreline, if you will. It is possible that this transition has not been a totally welcome one, but, it is however necessary. So much is ready to change before you, you just need to trust in the journey.

See you here tomorrow!

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Venus Out Of Bounds during Royal Wedding

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Women love and money are freed up and unbound as of May  5th as VENUS goes OUT OF BOUNDS @ 12 degrees Gemini opposite to the Great Attractor and squaring Neptune her higher octave until June 7 where she “rebounds” under the Sun’s yoke again @ 22 degrees Cancer.
OUT OF BOUNDS
A planet is considered out of bounds when its declination is beyond the outer boundaries or limits of that of the Sun- greater than 23 degrees and 27 minutes of declination, either North or South. The energies of any planets moving OOB planets means the same thing as in sports- being beyond or passing the limits or boundaries of a field, course, or in planetary terms beyond the Sun’s path tends to be loose- freed up, uncontrollable stretched, or over the top during these periods. 
Venus uses her “get out of jail free” card to do her own thang. Love means freedom and expansion of the heart. This…

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THE ANGELUS SPIRIT

Up there, things are moving your way, and the mysterious ways of Heaven are now leading you straight to Happiness.

To assist you, I am happy to send you your Angelus Spirit. Here is the image, below.

Now, as a prayer that will rise directly to the Divine World, here are the Sacred Words you must recite after having stared at your Angelus Spirit for a few seconds:

IN THE NAME OF THE ANGELICAL FORCES,
MAY THE DIE BE CAST.
MAY THE MAGIC WORK.
TODAY, A NEW LIFE OF
WEALTH AND ABUNDANCE IS BORN.
IT IS READY TO UNFURL BEFORE ME.
BEYOND YOUR SECRET, PANTACLE,
YOU WILL LEAD ME THERE.
THIS IS MY DESIRE AND MY WISH,
AND I SURRENDER TO YOUR MIGHTY POWERS.

There you are: the powers of your talisman have now been activated. From now on, everything will work out in the most favorable manner possible for you. Whether you decided to print it or not, make sure you keep it in a safe place, so that you may have it before you every time you need it.

Daily Words of the Buddha for May 05, 2018

Pāli Word a Day for May 05, 2018 — vippamutta — completely freed

Anekajātisaṃsāraṃ
sandhāvissaṃ, anibbisaṃ
gahakāraṃ gavesanto;
dukkhā jāti punappunaṃ.
Gahakāraka! Diṭṭhosi.

Puna gehaṃ na kāhasi.
Sabbā te phāsukā bhaggā,
gahakūṭaṃ visaṅkhataṃ.
Visaṅkhāragataṃ cittaṃ:
taṇhānaṃ khayamajjhagā.

Through countless births in the cycle of existence
I have run, not finding
although seeking the builder of this house;
and again and again I faced the suffering of new birth.
Oh housebuilder! Now you are seen.

You shall not build a house again for me.
All your beams are broken,
the ridgepole is shattered.
The mind has become freed from conditioning:
the end of craving has been reached.

Dhammapada 11.153, 11.154
The Discourse Summaries by S.N. Goenka

Daily Tarot | Card of the Day – 5 of Wands – Saturday, May 5, 2018

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Why can’t we all just get along? There is a change taking place here. Where normally the 5 of Wands is representative of struggles, conflicts and competition, we can see that the tide is changing in this area. If you have been following me for a while, and listen to me on Patreon, then you are aware that months ago I spoke of the changes which would come about with North Korea. Getting along with one another is much more productive than being at odds, wouldn’t you say?

Today is not only about global events seen in the news. Use this 5 of Wands in your own life. By working together in unison, so much more can be accomplished; it is notmeant for someone to try to outdo another, for we are all equal. When everyone joins forces, acting on the same page, it is then possible to build…

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Astrology | Capricorn Moon serious weekend

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A  very serious weekend with a  Cappy Moon meeting Saturn May 4 
Capricorn Full Moon Constellation Tara Greene
A sobering serious Reality checks emotionally. Depression is likely. But will pass.
Eat goat cheese to assuage the Moon. 
Capricorn MOON is like The Devil in the Tarot
MOON inconjunct Venus in Gemini
Talking about it just won’t work. People are of two minds two-faced and irresponsible. 
These are the only planetary aspects today- its light but heavy. 
SAT May 5 Cinco de Mayo
A good weekend to get serious business done as Moon conjuncts Pluto in the late afternoon and Conjuncts Mars late in PDT
May 5 MOON TRINES SUN
always positive stay in the light.
MOON Sextiles NEPTUNE in the wee hours during Dreamtime in PDT and EDT 
Good for lucid dreaming. Be careful of overspending and falling for that too good to be true handsome or beautiful stranger. Pay attention to your dreams.
 
MERCURY in Aries inconjuncts…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for May 04, 2018

Pāli Word a Day for May 04, 2018 — santuṭṭhi — contentment

Idha tappati, pecca tappati,
pāpakārī ubhayattha tappati.
“Pāpaṃ me katan”ti tappati,
bhiyyo tappati, duggatiṃ gato.

Idha nandati, pecca nandati,
katapuñño ubhayattha nandati.
“Puññaṃ me katan”ti nandati,
bhiyyo nandati, suggatiṃ gato.

Agony now, agony hereafter,
the wrong-doer suffers agony in both worlds.
Agonized now by the knowledge that one has done wrong,
one suffers more agony, gone to a state of woe.

Rejoicing now, rejoicing hereafter,
the doer of wholesome actions rejoices in both worlds.
Rejoicing now in the knowledge that one has acted rightly,
one rejoices more, gone to a state of bliss.

Dhammapada 1.17, 1.18
The Discourse Summaries by S.N. Goenka

Daily Tarot | Card of the Day – The High Priestess – Friday, May 4, 2018

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May the 4th be with you today, as Mercury leaves shadow and the road ahead is much clearer, at least for the next week or so. This is a great day to consult with your inner voice, or intuition, if you will, to help guide you toward what comes next. Try to apply this High Priestess today in the realm of hindsight being 20/20, for the past is not a place meant to be revisited. Understanding how you arrived here will help you to determine what steps are necessary between now and September. Whether you realize it, or not, you are currently in the midst of a critical juncture.

You may wish to emplore the all-seeing, all-knowing, High Priestess, to show you what is to come, but, honestly the road ahead is not a straight one. If you follow my in-depth, lengthy, special Tarot Guidances, then you are aware of…

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Health | Strengthen Your Knee Tendons and Ligaments With This Simple Recipe

Our knees are included in our most important movements every day, such as walking, standing, running, jumping, so their function if of high importance to the entire body. Yet, they use their natural lubrication over time and the ligaments and tendons become less flexible. In this way, they are more susceptible to injuries. Since they … […]

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Lāʻau Lapaʻau | Valerian

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Common Valerian

Valerian

Botanical Name: Valeriana officinalis.

Other Common Names: Valerian root, garden valerian, tobacco root, garden heliotrope, all-heal, phu (Galen), great wild valerian, amantilla, setwall, setewale capon’s tail.

Family: Valerianaceae

Habitat: The plant is native to Europe, South Africa and parts of Asia. It has naturalised in North America. It prefers rich, heavy loam with adequate moisture. Most of the valerian used in medicine is grown on farms and cultivated for this purpose.

Description: The valerian plant is a perennial that can reach a height of 4 feet. The stems of the plant are erect and hollow with white or reddish flowers that bloom each summer. The leaves are dark green and paired at their base. The flowers have a peculiar, though not completely unpleasing, scent. Some describe the scent as similar to well-aged cheese or milk.

Plant Parts Used: The root and rhizome are…

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Zazen for Shamans

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Zen Shaman zazenTo sit zazen is to meditate on the nature of existence.

For a shamanic practitioner, meditating on the nature of existence means working to get in touch with all the aspects and layers of reality. Zen teaches that the ultimate nature of reality is illusion, with reality being thing/no-thing beyond ordinary comprehension, available through the discipline of zazen. You sit zazen so that you can see the distinction between the shadows on the cave wall of your mind and the things which cast the shadows. (See what I did there? Plato reference. You’re welcome.)

For Zen Buddhists, zazen is a seated meditation, usually.

Sometimes Zen Buddhists walk to meditate, but by and large when you go to your sangha or community to sit zazen you’re going to be literally sitting down. The pillows used in zazen are called a zafu and zabuton. The zafu is a round, flatish, buckwheat filled…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for May 03, 2018

Pāli Word a Day for May 03, 2018 — vipassisuṃ — insight

Manopubbaṅgamā dhammā,
manoseṭṭhā manomayā.
Manasā ce paduṭṭhena
bhāsati vā karoti vā,
tato naṃ dukkhamanveti
cakkaṃva vahato padaṃ.

Manopubbaṅgamā dhammā,
manoseṭṭhā manomayā.
Manasā ce pasannena
bhāsati vā karoti vā,
tato naṃ sukhamanveti
chāyāva anapāyinī.

Mind precedes all phenomena,
mind matters most, everything is mind-made.
If with an impure mind
one performs any action of speech or body,
then suffering will follow that person
as the cartwheel follows the foot of the draught animal.

Mind precedes all phenomena,
mind matters most, everything is mind-made.
If with a pure mind
one performs any action of speech or body,
then happiness will follow that person
as a shadow that never departs.

Dhammapada 1.1, 1.2
The Discourse Summaries by S.N. Goenka