#ruby

ramnath@nerdpol.ch

#Krittika is the third #nakshatra in the series of 27 nakshatras. It’s a cluster of 6 stars and lives in both Aries and Taurus. It is symbolized by sharp objects, thus displaying both creative and destructive abilities.
Represented by fire, Agni is the presiding deity and ruling planet #Sun, people born under the star are of a fiery disposition and have an adventurous spirit.
They search for novel experiences and information to keep themselves updated. Perfection is what they prefer in their works and are sharp critics.
They also have hidden nurturing and nourishing characteristics that are generally hidden from the world
Astrological Range: Ranges from 26.40 degrees in the Aries sign to 10.00 degrees in Taurus sign
Nakshatra Number: 3
Gender: Female
Symbol: Razor, Axe, or Flame
Presiding Deity:
Controlling/Ruling Planet: Sun
Ruling Deity of Ruling Planet: Shiva
Shakti: Dahana Shakti – Burning
Caste: Brahmana
Nature: The Sharp and Soft (Mixed)
Gana: Rakshasa (Demon)
Body Varāhamihira: Hips, loins, waist
Body Parashara: Eyebrows
Rashi/Zodiac: Aries Sign (Mesha)
Marriage: Not Auspicious
Translation: Cutter – The one who cuts
Beejakashra for 4 pada’s: Ah, Ee, Oo, Ay
Lucky letters: A, I, U & V
Lucky Stone: #Ruby
Lucky Color: #White
Lucky or Favourable Numbers: 1
Common Name of Associated Tree: #Fig
Botanical Name of Associated Tree: Ficusracemosa
Astronomical Name: Eta Tauri
Dosha: #Kapha
Guna: #Rajas
Element: #Earth
Bird Name: #Peacock
Yoni/Animal Symbol: #Female #Sheep
Career: Medicine, Engineering, Draftsmanship, Business related to yarn, artistic goods, and medicines.
https://pujanpujari.com/nakshatra/krittika/

ramnath@nerdpol.ch

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#UttaraPhalguni #Nakshatra is a #constellation that reflects traits like creativity and strong analytical skills. People born under this constellation tend to be quite sociable and are often admired by others. They have a knack for forming good relationships and are committed to various social causes. However, they can come across as proud and distant, especially to those they don’t find useful.

Now, let’s delve into the fascinating story behind their nakshatra deity. According to Indian mythology, Daksha, who was the son of Brahma, once organized a grand yagna (a ritual) for all the gods but deliberately excluded Shiva, the husband of his youngest daughter, Sati. Despite not being invited, Sati insisted on attending the event and, to her dismay, she and Shiva were publicly humiliated. This deeply upset Sati, leading her to take her own life. In response, Shiva, in the form of Virbhadra, cursed Bhaga. This curse might be the reason why those born under Uttara Phalguni tend to exhibit aloofness and appear arrogant when they feel their purpose with someone has been fulfilled.

Uttaraphalguni Nakshatra Meaning: Later red one

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Lord: Sun

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Body VarahaMihira: Genitals

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Body Parashara: #Heart

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Symbol: #Bed, legs of a cot

Uttaraphalguni Nakshatra Deity:# Bhaga -the Sun as bliss

Shakti (power to/of…): Giving of prosperity through union or marriage

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Caste: #Kshatriya

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Nature: The #fixed or #permanent ( #Dhruva)

Uttaraphalguni Nakshatra Gana: #Manushya #Gana

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Rashi / Zodiac: Virgo sign

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Marriage: #Auspicious

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Translation: A #fig-tree

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Controlling/Ruling Planet: #Sun

Ruling Deity of Sun: #Shiva

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Number: 12

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Gender: #Female

Uttaraphalguni Nakshatra Names Letter: Tay, To, Pa, Pee

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Lucky Letters: T & P

Uttara phalguni Nakshatra Lucky Stone: #Ruby

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Lucky Colour: #Bright-blue

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Lucky or Favourable Numbers: 1

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Common Name: #Rose-Laurel

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Astronomical Name: #Denebola

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Botanical Name: #Nerium-Oleander

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Element: #Fire

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Guna: #Rajasic

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Dosha: #Vata

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Bird: #Beetle

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Yoni/Animal Name: Vrishabha ( #Bull)

Uttaraphalguni Nakshatra Tree: #Badari #Tree (Ber, Jujube)
https://horoscopeeveryday.com/uttara-phalguni-nakshatra/

ramnath@nerdpol.ch

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#Krittika #Nakshatra derived from the name #Kartikeya, has its roots in Hindu mythology. Kartikeya was the son of the deities #Shiva and #Parvati. Legend has it that in a contest against his brother #Ganesha, Kartikeya lost and decided to leave his parents’ home to live elsewhere. Krittika Nakshatra is associated with an #axe and is under the influence of the #Sun. People born under this nakshatra tend to inherit some of the characteristics of Lord Kartikeya.

One notable trait of individuals born in Krittika Nakshatra is their tendency to venture far from their place of #birth in pursuit of success and prosperity. Whether it’s education or any endeavor leading to long-term achievements, they often kick-start their journeys away from their hometowns. Interestingly, they have a strong affinity for activities like gardening, agriculture, or anything related to the nurturing and maintenance of trees. The symbol of the axe holds a dual meaning for them, symbolizing both agriculture and the act of cutting down, and it’s up to each Krittika-born individual to determine which aspect resonates more with them.

Despite their reputation for cutting ties, Krittika Nakshatra individuals are paradoxically quite emotional and yearn for strong connections with others.

Translation: The #Cutter
Symbol: #Razor, Axe, or #Flame
Lord: Sun
Controlling Planet: Sun
Ruling Deity of Ketu: Shiva
Deity: #Agni#Fire
Body – VarahaMihira: Hips, loins, waist
Body – Parashara: Eyebrows
Rashi / Zodiac Sign: Aries & Taurus Sign
Nature: The Sharp and Soft ( #Mixed)
Ganas: #Rakshasa (Demon)
Mode: Active
Constellation: 6
Gender: #Female
Dosha: #Kapha
Element: #Earth
Lucky Color: #White
Letter: Ah, Ee, Oo, Ay
Lucky letters: A, I, U & V
Lucky Stone: #Ruby
Lucky Numbers: 1 & 3
Animal Symbol: #Female #Sheep
Bird Name: #Peacock
Tree: #Fig

https://horoscopeeveryday.com/krittika-nakshatra/

bkoehn@diaspora.koehn.com
NAME                        CPU(cores)   MEMORY(bytes)   
discourse-5dd5f4599-npq4b   64m          843Mi           
discourse-redis-master-0    134m         15Mi            
diaspora-7995dc7bd6-hl4jl   16m          1069Mi          
redis-85696f66b8-hnst7      21m          23Mi

Idle #ruby on #rails apps use stupid amounts of memory.

ramnath@nerdpol.ch

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#Gemstones hold great significance in Vedic Astrology, as they are believed to possess specific energies that can influence and balance the planetary influences in an individual's birth chart. Each gemstone is associated with a particular planet and is said to enhance the positive qualities associated with that planet while mitigating any negative effects. Here are some commonly used gemstones in Vedic Astrology along with their associated planets and meanings:
#Ruby (Manikya): Associated with the Sun, it represents power, leadership, vitality, and creativity. It is believed to promote self-confidence and success.
#Pearl (Moti): Associated with the Moon, it symbolizes emotional well-being, intuition, and calmness. It is believed to enhance emotional balance and strengthen relationships.
#Red-Coral (Moonga): Associated with Mars, it represents courage, energy, and passion. It is believed to promote vitality, physical strength, and protection against enemies.
#Emerald (Panna): Associated with Mercury, it symbolizes intelligence, communication, and learning. It is believed to enhance mental clarity, memory, and creativity.
#Yellow-Sapphire (Pukhraj): Associated with Jupiter, it represents wisdom, spirituality, and abundance. It is believed to bring good fortune, prosperity, and enhance knowledge.
#Diamond (Heera): Associated with Venus, it symbolizes love, beauty, and luxury. It is believed to enhance relationships, attract love, and bring harmony.
#Blue-Sapphire (Neelam): Associated with Saturn, it represents discipline, focus, and spiritual growth. It is believed to provide protection, alleviate obstacles, and promote stability.
#Hessonite-Garnet (Gomedh): Associated with Rahu (North Node), it symbolizes intuition, protection, and karmic transformation. It is believed to counteract the malefic effects of Rahu and promote spiritual growth.
#CatsEye (Lehsunia): Associated with Ketu (South Node), it represents intuition, mystical experiences, and liberation. It is believed to protect against negative energies and enhance spiritual growth.

https://acastro.ca/2021/03/30/gemstones-for-all-12-signs/

bkoehn@diaspora.koehn.com

Apparently the amd64 emulation used when building a #Docker image on arm64 hardware is only so good. When installing #Ruby with rvm it decides to install the arm64 version anyway.

$ uname -a
Linux 628f228dda6f 4.14.22 #1 SMP Thu Oct 27 08:01:25 UTC 2022 Build-38 x86_64 GNU/Linux

$ file /home/diaspora/.rvm/rubies/ruby-2.7.8/bin/ruby
/home/diaspora/.rvm/rubies/ruby-2.7.8/bin/ruby: ELF 64-bit LSB pie executable, ARM aarch64, version 1 (SYSV), dynamically linked, interpreter /lib/ld-linux-aarch64.so.1, for GNU/Linux 3.7.0, BuildID[sha1]=e3ea67d64604f36deef9f6eb95cc99078337d287, with debug_info, not stripped

So the new Diaspora Docker image will be up in a few minutes while I build it on some amd64 hardware I have lying around.

ramnath@nerdpol.ch

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#Worlds - #biggest - #ruby -
World’s biggest ruby unveiled in Dubai
3.2 k views | Posted September 19, 2022 | By Richard Chiu
Dubai-based Fura Gems has unveiled what could be the world’s biggest gem-quality ruby.
The discovery of the 101-carat ruby named Estrela de Fura – Portuguese for ‘Star of Fura’ - was announced during the Dubai Diamond Exchange show, hosted by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre.

The ruby #sun was unearthed from a mine in #Mozambique and is considered an extremely rare find due to its #fluorescence and #vivid-red hue.
https://www.jewellermagazine.com/Article/10913/Worlds-biggest-ruby-unveiled-in-Dubai

gunnar@diasp.org

Advent of Code

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Advent of Code is an Advent calendar of small programming puzzles for a variety of skill sets and skill levels that can be solved in any programming language you like. People use them as interview prep, company training, university coursework, practice problems, a speed contest, or to challenge each other.

You don't need a computer science background to participate - just a little programming knowledge and some problem solving skills will get you pretty far. Nor do you need a fancy computer; every problem has a solution that completes in at most 15 seconds on ten-year-old hardware.

https://adventofcode.com/

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