Yathā naro āpagamotaritvā,
mahodakaṃ salilaṃ sīghasotaṃ,
so vuyhamāno anusotagāmī —
kiṃ so pare sakkhati tārayetuṃ?
If one going down into a river,
swollen and swiftly flowing,
is carried away by the current —
how can one help others across?
Sutta Nipāta 2.321
The Discourse Collection: Selected Texts from the Sutta Nipāta, translated by John D. Ireland
Pluto begins its annual retrograde today, and other than the Death card, this is probably the most appropriate card to associate with this. There is an internal transformation taking place within us over the coming months, together with the apparent external one which has already begun for so many of you. The Judgement card represents a much-needed rebirth in a particular area of life, and you are really only at, or approaching the beginning.
We all have a higher calling of sorts, and are being asked to march to the beat of our own drummer. Perhaps that sounds a bit chaotic in a way, but it is not. In recognizing the situation in your life which is giving birth to a new era, you are entering into a glorious new phase which is only beginning to unfold. Allow it to happen, even though it may not be totally apparent yet…
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Hauʻōli aloha Lāʻpūle kākōu. ʻOhoihoi nāni lā nōu. Ō kā maluhia nō me ʻoe.
Happy Aloha Sunday, everyone. Enjoy this beautiful day. Peace be with you!
In 2018, April 22 is the peak morning. The moon, near the 1st quarter phase, is out of the way. Expect 10 to 20 meteors per hour at the peak. […]
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And so the adventure begins; you need to be ready to take a chance with regard to this next part of your journey. This is a period of discovery which includes what is hiding in the shadows, even in the very corners of your mind. To truly live this journey, you need to understand your hopes and dreams in complete acceptance of their reality. Somewhere between June and September, you will come upon where you wish stop and stake your claim. You will know what this spot is by the time of the next Equinox.
Explore all of your options before settling on anything permanent. This is about living your truth, a truth where you can stand inyour power and be able to get right to the heart of the matter. You will be achieving more than just clarity, you will also be abundant in knowledge, which can serve…
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Appakā te manussesu, ye janā pāragāmino.
Athāyaṃ itarā pajā, tīramevānudhāvati.
Ye ca kho sammadakkhāte dhamme dhammānuvattino
te janā pāramessanti, maccudheyyaṃ suduttaraṃ.
Few among people are those who cross to the farther shore.
The rest, the bulk of people, only run up and down the hither bank.
But those who act according to the perfectly taught Dhamma
will cross the realm of Death, so difficult to cross.
Dhammapada 6.85, 6.8
http://tipitaka.org/romn/cscd/s0502m.mul5.xml#para85
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita
What a wonderful vibe the little monsters from Joanna Nelson’s Monstarot deck are giving off today. I truly hope we see this playing out on many levels. Balance and harmony feel like the theme of the day, and, of course, seeing it in one’s relationships is at the top of the list.
There are those who ALWAYS want to associate this card with love relationships, but it is so much more. We are another day past Mercury’s second retrograde of the year, so, yes, it is sort of ok to maybe go on that first date, but do not rush to commit just yet. Today’s 2 of Cups is more about the balance in relationships of all kinds. Bringing two sides together, who may not have previously seen eye-to-eye, and perhaps through an equal give-and-take, bringing them together in some form of harmony where they are finally on the same…
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Aloha kākōu ā me Hau’ōli aloha Pō’aōno. Ī lā nāni nōu. Ō kā maluhia nō me ‘oe.
Hello and Happy Aloha Saturday to you all. Have a beautiful day. Peace be with you.
Happy Taurus Time April 19 2018 — May 20
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Taurus was once the first sign of the zodiac in Ancient Babylonian times, when the Vernal/Spring equinox began. Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus who was known as ISHTAR. Because of the precession of the Equinoxes Aries is now the 1st sign of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere in Tropical astrology.
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During the month when the Sun soaks up Taurus energy we all slow down, we are primarily in our bodies, more grounded, and indulging our senses which can feel much more acutely. Taurus is stable fixed earth, it is our body and resources. Taurus is stubborn and can be lazy, they like to be couch potatoes. Known as nature lovers, Taurus do love to stop and…
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Botanical Name Verbena Officinalis
Common Name Lemon Verbena, Pigeon Grass
Family Name Verbenaceae
Parts Used Leaves & Flowers
Habitat Vervain Is Found Growing In Abundance In The Wild All Over Europe, North Africa And Also In China And Japan. The Herb Is Grown Through Seedlings During Spring Or In Autumn And The Plant Flourishes In Soil That Does Not Allow Water To Stand And Prefers A Lot Of Sunlight..
Botanical Description: This Perennial Herbaceous Plant Grows To Be About A Meter Tall And Has Simple Opposing Leaves. In Summer, It Has Tiny White, Pink, Purple Or Blue Five-petal Flowers That Sit Atop Delicate Spikes.
Harvesting Guidelines The Aerial Parts Of Vervain Are Useful For Its Therapeutic Properties And Are Normally Collected During The Summer When The Plants Are In Full Blossom
Constituents
Volatile Oil (Including Citral), Bitter Glycosides (Including Iridoids – Verbenin, Verbenalin), Tannins, Alkaloids, Mucilage. …
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Udakañhi nayanti nettikā;
usukārā namayanti tejanaṃ;
dāruṃ namayanti tacchakā;
attānaṃ damayanti paṇḍitā.
Irrigators regulate the rivers;
fletchers straighten the arrow shaft;
carpenters shape the wood;
the wise control themselves.
Dhammapada 6.80
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita
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…
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Hauʻōli aloha Pōʻalīma nā Kānāka ʻea! Nanēa kō ōukōu kanalua me kā ʻohāna ā me nā hōa aloha. Ē hōʻokāʻaʻīke pōmaikāʻi ā ōla kē aloha. Ō kā maluhia nō me ʻoe.
Happy Aloha Friday, People! Enjoy your weekend with family and friends. Stay blessed and Live Aloha! Peace be with you.
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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Tepco has confirmed it plans to release the radioactive material from the Fukushima plant into the ocean saying that the “decision has already been made”. The decision has an upset local fisherman who says the decision will kill their industry as a result of a massive loss of sea life. […]
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Botanical Name Melissa Officinalis
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…
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If you’ve tried to quit sugar and failed, you need to read this ASAP. […]
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CBD is everywhere—but what is it, really? […]
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.
Warning: Only make these when you…
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Dhammapīti sukhaṃ seti
vippasannena cetasā.
Ariyappavedite dhamme
sadā ramati paṇḍito.
One who drinks deep the Dhamma
lives happily with a tranquil mind.
The wise one ever delights in the Dhamma
made known by the Noble One (the Buddha).
Dhammapada 6.79
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita
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…
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Aloha kākahiāka ā me Hau’ōli lā Pō’akōlu. Ī lā āwaīwa nōu ōukōu. O kā maluhia nō me ‘oe.
Good morning and a Happy Aloha Wednesday. Have a fantastic day, everyone. Peace be with you.
Saddhā tarati oghaṃ,
appamādena aṇṇavaṃ.
Vīriyena dukkhamacceti.
Paññāya parisujjhati.
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…
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It’s not a solution yet, but perhaps the start of one. […]
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Welina mai e nā hoa ē ā me hau’ōli alōha Pōʻalūa! Ō kā maluhia nō me ʻoe.
Warmest greetings to you, Friends, and a happy aloha Tuesday! Peace be with you.
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…
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