One is the quest for worldly gain,
and quite another is the path to Nibbana.
Clearly understanding this,
let not the monk, the disciple of the Buddha,
be carried away by worldly acclaim,
but develop detachment instead.
Dhammapada 5.75
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita
A tarot card spell that will help you get closer to the moon 🌙 Perfect for moon/lunar/astrology witches! ** name based from the book Goodnight Moon
What you need ✨
Your tarot deck of choice
A glass of water
A candle (optional)
A window at night
An offering for the moon (optional)
Get ready for bed (brush your teeth, wash your face, pajamas, etc)
Get comfortable at a window in your home before bed
Take 3 deep breaths or more if you need, clear your mind. Light a candle if you wish
Start by talking to the moon, admire it, tell it about your day, soak up its energy. This should be relaxing. In this time present an offering (can be food, flowers, a crystal, etc)
Take your tarot deck and shuffle. When ready, find the Moon card and take each card on either side…
Turquoise, it is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gemstone and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue. It’s a blend of the color blue and the color green, has some of the same cool and calming attributes. The color turquoise is associated with meanings of refreshing, feminine, calming, sophisticated, energy, wisdom, serenity, wholeness, creativity, emotional balance, good luck, spiritual grounding, friendship, love, joy, tranquility, patience, intuition, and loyalty.
Where Is the Turquoise Come From?
Most of Turquoise stones come from Australia, Iran, Afghanistan, Tibet and south-western USA. It may also be found in France, Arabia, Egypt, Britain, Poland, Russia, China, Peru and Mexico.
Main Chakra: Heart
Planet: Jupiter
Vibrates to the number: 4, 6 and 7
Element: Earth
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
What an exciting card for a Monday! Mercury is now direct, and the New Moon in Aries is only a few hours old, so be sure to set those intentions. The Pages of the Tarot are messengers, bearing news of new beginnings in a particular area. The Page of Pentacles is concerned with manifestation, so give careful thought to what it is you wish to manifest.
It is still a bit early to commit to a new job, unless you are faced with no other options. However, today is a good day to start putting in those applications, mailing out those resumes, and, who know, maybe even going on an interview. The Page of Pentacles loves to bring in new job opportunities. If you are in a position to wait to commit, then do so, and give yourself until the 23rd to sign on the dotted line. This could be…
Pāli Word a Day for April 16, 2018 — tiṇṇa — one who has reached the other shore (fig.), gone through, overcome, one who has attained nibbāna
Yassa nittiṇṇo paṅko,
Maddito kāmakaṇṭako,
Mohakkhayaṃ anuppatto
Sukhadukkhesu na vedhatī sa bhikkhū.
That bhikkhu who has crossed the mire,
Crushed the thorn of sensual desire,
And reached the destruction of delusion
Is not perturbed by pleasures and pains.
Udāna 3.22
The Udāna and the Itivuttaka, trans. John D. Ireland
Shamans are rising, are you one of them?Many of us who grew up in the western World are in fact Shamans but don’t know or understand it. Traditionally, if you were not born in an indigenous culture and initiated by the age of 30 you are not a Shaman. This for me limits the World’s […]
As the Buddha’s concern is the True Happiness of all beings, His teachings can be practiced in society or seclusion, by all of every race and belief. It is totally unbiased and truly universal … and profound. […]
In this world of ours there are many things that can lead to high levels of stress, anxiety, and other emotions that carry negative vibrations. A friend of mine made a comment about how clams take the sand that irritate them and turn them into something beautiful and positive. I absolutely loved this description and wanted to make a meditation that surrounds that concept.
Like most of the meditations I do, this one is a visualization meditation. I like visualization meditations because they help keep me in the meditation for much longer than just a breath focused meditation – though I frequently do breathing meditations in order to calm myself quickly when I need to.
This meditation can be called the Clam Meditation, Pearl Meditation or Pearl of Wisdom Meditation. I recommend doing this meditation at the end of the day or the end of the week, depending on how…
Success! Victory! Clarity! Breakthroughs! These are just a few ways you can see this Ace materialize for you today. If you apply it to an area of your life where you have been working to regain your power, then this is your Ace, and you can do very well with it. This feels like one of those moments when you hear yourself saying “nailed it!”, because this success which is at your disposal is a precise form of success.
There is also a very good possibility that even though this is Saturday, you may see some form of divine justice being served. Living the truth is extremely important, and I believe the truth is meant to prevail. Bear in mind that today is the second of three sextiles between Jupiter and Pluto, bringing in some major mojo for you to transform your life and take back your power in a…
Smoking is a problem, let’s face it. Despite what big tobacco corporations say, it is. It is not only addictive, but also highly damaging to the lungs. The smoke all but chars the internal tissue […]
When it comes to herbal remedies, almost every person is familiar with purple coneflower as an antibiotic, aloe as a skin conditioner and a topical anesthetic, and willow bark as a painkiller. But, compared to […]
If you have been stuck in endless delays or blocked by seemingly insurmountable obstacles, prepare to shift gears. The new moon of April 15, 2018 (6:57 pm PT) sparks forward action and initiates healing changes that will grow stronger as the moon waxes in the weeks to come. […]
The Knight of Cups is the hopeless romantic of the Tarot, and known to be a bit of a daydreamer. Very often, when people see this card turn up, they think of it as love coming their way, but this guy has a tendency to meander and does not often take a direct route. So, know that, if you are waiting for love to find you, it is out there, but, apparently taking a few twists and turns along the way.
We have seen Death (endings), the Empress (beginnings), and now the Knight of Cups, so this week is giving a feel of moving right along toward your hopes and dreams. As I said above, this Knight takes his time, not as the meticulous Knight of Pentacles would, but in such a way that he often becomes distracted in his pursuit of his desires. You will arrive where intended when…
April 15 2018 is a new Moon in Fire sign Aries. The new Moon, Sun, and Uranus are all in Aries making this lunar cycle the time for positive change and a fresh beginning.
This lunar month is excellent to start or launch an idea, product, or business. You can change your routine to clear limitations, and find or refine a form of self expression. Mercury is no longer retrograde for ease with technology, communication, and travel.
Venus in sensual Taurus trines Mars and Pluto for romance, and is favorable for all kinds of social and artistic activities. New relationships are lucky, and for those in a partnership this lunar month is ideal for a second honeymoon. Now can be a very productive time that sets a foundation for future development.
Yum! I’m a citrus girl. So, I am naturally pulled toward these scents, but this one is definitely finding a home in my shower! I love the design of this one. It too was nothing like what I had planned, but I realized as I was making it I was gonna have to kind of go by the seat of my pants as the fragrance started to thicken my soap. Thick soap usually makes for decent hanger swirls and so I gave it a shot and it paid off.
The fragrance is a shimmering citrus blend of high concentrations of the following essential oils: lime, lemon, and orange creates an effervescent top note for this exotic scent, while accents of liquid ozone add a refreshing highlight. Tropical floral notes and exotic agave greens balance at the heart of the fragrance. Clear musk and rich sandalwood form a soft background for this highly…
Turquoise
Blue Turquoisise Beads 
This actually works […]
Smoking is a problem, let’s face it. Despite what big tobacco corporations say, it is. It is not only addictive, but also highly damaging to the lungs. The smoke all but chars the internal tissue […]
This new Moon begins the month of the powerful…
Hālau 'Aha Hui Lānākila 