So be wise, because the world needs more wisdom, and if you cannot be wise, pretend to be someone who is wise, and then just behave like they would.
Neil Gaiman (b. 1960) British author, screenwriter, fabulist
Speech (2012-05-17), Commencement, University of the Arts, Philadelphia [19:05]
#quote #quotes #quotation #behavior #emulation #inspiration #modeling #pretense #pretending #wisdom
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The 19th #Nakshatra: #MOOLA.
The four quarters are ruled by:
Mangala (Mars) - the 1st quarter,
Shukra (Venus) - the 2nd quarter,
Buddha (Mercury) - the 3rd quarter,
and Chandra (Moon) - the 4th quarter.
Other aspects of this Nakshatra:
The Purushardha (life's vector or motivation) is #Kama.
Totem animal is #Dog (male).
Symbol - a #tail of #lion or #goad for elephants.
Devata (Deity) - #Nirritti or #Nairutti.
Dosha - #Vata.
This is the 19th Nakshatra of the zodiac, spanning from 00°-00' to 13°20' in the sign Dhanu. This is a Nakshatra owned by the node #Ketu, the entire span of this Nakshatra falls in the sign Dhanu, owned by the auspicious planet #Guru ( #Jupiter). While Guru is the planet of #wisdom, Ketu indicates hard work or #Tapasya. Hence the people born on this Nakshatra gain the wisdom and knowledge through their hard work. They have their own set of principles to live by.
Natives born on this Nakshatra are tall and have a good physical appearance. They are #peace #loving personalities, but will not hesitate to fight for what rightfully belongs to them. It is widely believed that a Moola born person becomes harmful to his/her parents. This is because the meaning of the word, Moola means the root. Hence the perception that a Moola born is harmful to his/her parents. But this is largely unjustified. A valuable piece of material lost on this Nakshatra will be found out by its owner, as the word Moola also means 'getting back to the square one'.
These people are good advisers. These people have multiple skills and hence, change of professions is a regular feature for these people. They are also good advisers and act as consultants.
Moola born are frequent spend thrifts, spending their money recklessly. But they do not resort to unfair means to earn money to support their expenditure. Moola people are also very devoted in their relations, be it friendship, marriage, partnership or employment. They are really devoted and continue with these relations even during the most trying times.
Out of all the family relations, these people do not enjoy good equation with their parents, while their married life is more or less satisfactory.
Male Natives
Physical features: He has good physical appearance. He will have beautiful limbs and bright eyes. He will be the most attractive person in his family.
Character and general events: He has a very sweet nature and is a peace loving person. He has a set principle in his life. There is a general fear about the persons born in Moola Nakshatra. It isn't like that always. He can stand against any adverse tidal wave. He has the capacity to penetrate that wave and reach the destination.
He is not bothered about tomorrow nor he is very serious about his own matters. He keeps all the happenings in the hands of god and become prey to optimism.
Since he is skilled in several fields there will be frequent changes of profession or trade but stability in this direction seems to be a very rare phenomenon. Because of this inherent quality of frequent changes he is always in need of money. Moola born have a peculiar characteristic of mixing with his friends. It is quite natural that when expenditure is more than income and the native is not ready to earn anything by illegal mode the balance will always be in the negative. Hence it is advisable that he must keep away such friends and while he believes that all that is taking place on the earth is due to the blessings of HE, he should also try to be a little selfish and find a way to improve the inflow of income.
Out of all the 28 Nakshatras, I have come to a conclusion that these are the people who devote their entire energy with utmost sincerity to their employers as also to any persons who have kept faith or trust in Moola born. A deep study of the life of these persons has revealed some facts about their separate entity than other Nakshatra born i.e. some sort of internal force or some external force is briefing the natives in all the work they undertake.
He earns his livelihood in a foreign place. It is advisable that he must, as far as possible, try to get an opportunity either in the professional field or in the business field in a foreign land or country as he cannot have good luck in the native place; whereas he can have much better success in a foreign land.
As already mentioned above, he is capable of shining in all walks of life, particularly i the field of fine arts, as a writer and in the social work.
Family life: Excepting a few cases, it is seen that Moola born cannot have any benefit from his parents whereas he is all self-made. His married life will be more or less satisfactory. He gets a spouse with all the requisite qualities expected from a good wife.
Health: Probable problems he will be affected with are tuberculosis, isnofelia, paralytic attack or stomach problem. Whatever may be the nature of disease it will not be visible in his appearance or face as even when he is critically ill, his expression and the attraction of the face will not change. Normally it is seen that the native is not in the habit of taking care of his own health. With the result, some severe health problems can be noticed in his 27th, 31st, 44th, 48th, 56th and 60th age.
Once he is addicted to any drug it will be very difficult to control such addiction. Hence it must try to keep away from any material of intoxication.
Female Native
Physical features: Medium complexion - neither black nor white or swarthy in hot countries. Reddish color in cold countries. Her principal teeth will not be close with great distance, wealthy sign.
Character and general events: Mostly these natives are pure-hearted. However, obstinacy cannot be ruled out. Even on small matters she will be very much adamant. Since she lacks knack of dealing she quite often lands into problems.
Education, sources of earning/profession: Mostly, Moola born females do not acquire much education. These females don't show any interest in studies. Most of these females spent more than two terms in the same standard or class. Ultimately they leave further education. The only exception is that if Jupiter is placed in opposition i.e. aspects or placed in Magha Nakshatra, the native may be a doctor or employed in an envious position i.e. such females will have excellent academic record and reach to the top.
Family life: Females born in this Nakshatra, unlike the males, cannot enjoy full conjugal bliss. she will have a separated life, mainly due to the death of her husband or divorce. This result cannot be blindly applied as other planetary positions of favorable nature will, blindly applied as other planetary positions of favorable nature will, to a certain extent, nullify the bad effects. There may be delay in the marriage and also some hurdles. If the position of Mars is unfavorable she will have to face a lot of problems either from her husband or from children.
Health: She is prone to rheumatism, lumbago, hip or back ache combined with pain in arms and shoulders.
https://vedictime.com/en/library/nakshatra/moola
https://www.chiragdaruwalla.com/nakshatras/moola-nakshatra/
5th Day of #Navratri: Colour - #White
White, often associated with the #goddess #Skandamata during the fifth day of Navratri, embodies #purity and #peacefulness. This color is revered for its ability to invoke divine blessings and create a serene environment.
Symbolism of White
Purity and Innocence: White is universally recognized as a symbol of purity and innocence. It represents a clean slate, offering a sense of renewal and hope. In many cultures, white is the color of choice for weddings, symbolizing new beginnings and untainted love.
Serenity and Calmness: White can evoke feelings of #tranquility and calmness. It is often used in spaces intended for relaxation, promoting emotional well-being, and reducing stress.
#Divine #Connection: In various religions, white symbolizes divinity and holiness. It is commonly associated with spiritual #enlightenment, purity, and the #sacred. For instance, in Christianity, white garments are worn during significant religious ceremonies to signify purity and sacrifice.
#MaaSkandamata
Skandamata is the fifth form of #Navadurga and has a story related to the birth of #Kartikeya and is often known as the "Mother of #Skanda". Her identity goes hand in #hand with #motherhood and #compassion and is often associated with #gentle attributes. She is described as having four arms, three eyes, and a pure complexion, riding on a lion with lotus flowers while holding her son. She is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri in memory by doing mantras, offering sweets and flowers, and asking for some fasting.
#Skandamata was drawn from Hindu mythology as one of the divine mothers who bore Kartikeya to slay the demon Tarakasura. She represents #victory #over #evil in the form of maternity. The devotee seeks boons of #wisdom, #wealth, #power, and a #peaceful #mind praying to Skandamata to lead them to greater #consciousness and enlightenment.
White (Day 5): Dedicated to the Skandamata goddess, white symbolizes purity and peacefulness. White creates serenity and is done to invoke divine blessings.
#BLUE #Trolleite #Stone Mineral Rhombus Halsjober
Trolleite is a captivating #crystal with a delicate and alluring hue. Its beautiful color spans from soothing pale blue to fascinating turquoise, making it a treasure that captivates and calms.
The aluminum, phosphate, and copper that makes up Trolleite is an interesting chemical combination. Due to its unique chemical constitution, crystal collectors and #astrologers #prize it for its #beauty and #energy.
Trolleite has fascinated crystal and #metaphysical enthusiasts since its discovery. This stone was first discovered in #Sweden, with a rich #history dating back to the early 1900s. It is named after the renowned Swedish chemist and mineralogist Hans Gabriel Trolle-Wachtmeister.
Crystal enthusiasts and collectors admire Trolleite’s capacity to inspire #inner #tranquility, #intuition, and #spiritual progress. This gem has a deep link to the #heavenly #realm and can help with self-discovery and introspection.
Did you know that, in #ancient #folklore, Trolleite was often associated with #mystical #beings and tales of #hidden #wisdom? This exquisite crystal was believed to have the #power to #reveal #secrets and unlock the doors to higher #knowledge. Today, it continues to be regarded as a #gem of insight and #revelation, #empowering those who seek its transformative energy.
About Trolleite
Trolleite activates all energy centers and channels, making it an excellent tool for spiritual growth and development. Its blue color is linked to the #Third-Eye #chakra, representing wisdom, truth, and clarity. This stone enhances spiritual powers by opening a divine connection, allowing for a deeper understanding of oneself and the #universe. Trolleite is an intuition stone that helps manifest desires for the highest good and facilitates the release of fear, anger, and pain that can block manifestation. Its energy is #calming and #soothing, making it an excellent stone for #meditation and spiritual practices.
https://moonrisecrystals.com/trolleite-meaning/
https://www.sagegoddess.com/library/gemstones/trolleite/
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♲ Joyce Donahue - 2024-09-28 18:47:27 GMT
Dilemmas...
From the perspective of political #economy, the current moment in #capitalism looks like a huge #heist by a few on the rest of #society and neoclassical economics with its trivializing #market narrative serves them as a cover story.
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#knowledge #politics #quote #wisdom #future #humanity #earth #profit #wealth #neoliberalism #finance
#SHRAVANA #NAKSHATRA
The #Star of #Inner #Wisdom
“Wisdom comes in silence,
where the sound
between the diversity of thoughts
is revealed.”
– Boonath
Each Nakshatra (lunar house) brings a particular energy into focus. The yogis tune into the stars and the #moon within their rituals and decode the soul – studying and freeing themselves of the impositions of illusory structures.
#Shravan Nakshatra pertains to themes of #sound, #hearing, #listening, #words, #language, #noise and all the themes that encompass the #throat #chakra.
Sometimes we starve to be heard,
Sometimes we starve for magic
because we do not hear.
‘Wisdom is simplicity’, it has been said. In the cacophonous themes that reverberate in the inner ear of excess consumption, along with the sounds of seemingly variegated dualisms, where can secret simplistic and magical wisdom lay her head? A head moist with Moon sweat.
Crocodiles & Snakes
Shravan Nakshatra encompasses #Makara, the #crocodile #constellation ( #Capricorn). It rules over #ancient things – the crocodile itself is an ancient creature.
The energy of Makara brought to us by Shravan reveals to us the echoes of sounds of the past. This Nakshatra of Shravan offers us an ear of listening, to revise the ancient lessons needed to be heard if we are to move into the secret sound of wisdom.
#Ananta #Shesha is the Naag king of Snakes. He is the 1000 headed serpent upon which #Vishnu – the ruler of this Nakshatra rests. Ananta is another name of this Nakshatra Of Shravan. Ananta is eternal. When disillusion of opposites comes, Ananta remains unchanged. He is the crown chakra beyond terrestrial reach – from which the Anahat Naad (original sound) emanates. Ananta Shesha was sent under the earth by the creator to hold the earth in place, he keeps balance and stops it falling into the sounds of duality.
The Silent Wisdom of Mauni
This coming New Moon is known by Tantrics as Mauni Amvasya – the Annual Tantric ritual night of silence. For thousands of years it has been kept as a silent time by Tantrics.
A time of #mantra and working with the inner-ear of the throat chakra to gain admittance to the inner word of words. A Mauni is a silent sage possessed of inner wisdom, the wisdom of both inner and outer sound. Language and noise can veil the more silent tones of wisdom. The Mauni is she or he who has stripped the forms of sound and gone to the naked music of the soul.
The practice of Mauna is the yogic technique of working with speech. Part of Mauna is to keep silence but it encompasses so much more and presents many inner practices of finding the magic inherent within sound.
When Mauni Amvasya falls under the Shravan Nakshatra it brings a major blessing: it can gift one with the clairaudience powers of Moon-infused flower dew.
The #Healing Science of #Flowers
Neelpadma is the blue lotus that rules the throat chakra. The Tantrics know that it flowers in twilight at dawn. If Neelpadma is found at the time when the New Moon is in Shravan Nakshatra, the moisture upon its petals is imbibed with power that can confer clairaudience to those who drink it.
This is the science of flowers
that the Siddhas keep alive.
Some lotuses bloom in the twilight of dawn and some in the twilight of dusk. The lunar house upon the full or new Moon at either dawn or dusk leaves healing moon milk-like dew drops upon her lotus petals. If the blue lotus Moon-milk is taken when the full moon is in Shravana, then it makes the physical ears hear much better and can cure hearing problems.
It is not a theory but a practice that can be verified by the Moon and flower practitioner.
Chandrapadmavidya
is the name of this mostly unwritten
& hidden science.
It means the wisdom of the Moon flowers.
Shravan Nakshatra is the farthest Nakshatra from the elliptical zodiacal belt and rules rare flowers. Far away and rare flowers that are ruled by this Nakshatra are medicinally harvested by Yogins when the Moon is in Shravan Nakshatra.
The Original Sound
The Yogin listens and hears the Anahat Naad – that is the sound of silence in-between the various sounds that bounce off the walls of our inner universe. The internal dialogues that repeat in our inner sanctum are what create our reality.
The Tantric axiom of ‘There is nothing out there’ reveals that there may be a lot ‘in there. The Anahat Naad is the nourishing sound. Ana means food and nourishment, Hat implies duality and Naad is sound. A balanced diet is indeed of psychic and physical necessity.
The Moon Bird
Shravan is the Star constellation of #Aquila. Aquila is the #eagle, Vishnu the ruling deity of this Nakshatra has as his Vahaanh (power animal) the eagle.
This is the Nakshatra of extreme #psychic sensitivitya d the throat chakra which is under its rulership. This Nakshatra is contained within Capricorn. When Shravan Nakshatra is in the lunar orbit, it brings an extreme sensitivity to sound – when in the new Moon then it brings awareness of inner sounds. The symbol of this Nakshatra is an Ear.
This is a good time to work
with mantra and observe silence.
Wisdom comes in silence,
where the linking sound
that lives between and within
the diversity of thoughts
is revealed and unveiled.
The energy of Shravan Nakshatra is the profound quality of taking in and listening. The ability of remembering and keeping information is brought by this star that rules the memory aspect of the Manas (division of mind). When this star creates a vortex with the new moon, then it draws issues around listening and hearing from us to look at. The lunar sway can go as deep as our souls, to draw clairaudience from the throat chakra.
Shravan’s lesson is all about hearing the unheard, forgotten and secret silver and gold intertwined thread that connects all things. This thread resonates mystical sound with the breath of innocence. When we are a storehouse of information in the spectrum of sound, then the dualisms and separations inherent in the codes of language and variegated principles, challenge us to hear the song of unity. Should the gold and silver threads end up untwining themselves – this is the loss of hearing the secret sound.
The Trimurti
The Trimurti are the 3 principle energies of creation, maintenance and destruction. These 3 qualities are ever present in all things. The energy beyond the middle, beginning and the end is the doorway that opens when the balance between them is established.
The energy beyond is a quality of mystic sound inherent within the 3 Trimurti energies. Neither a cry of birth, expressed by the mantra Hey, nor the death rattle expressed by the sound Ho. But the spirit between them.
The Nakshatra of Shravan is one of the 3 lunar houses that have their ruling planet as the Moon. The ruling deity of Shravan is Vishnu. Particularly in his form of Vaman, the dwarf god. Vishnu is the middle part of the Trimurti – he is the balancer between the energies of creation and destruction.
It is to be remembered that Shravan is symbolised as an ear, and it is the ear that keeps the sense of balance in the human system. Vishnu then, is like the cosmic ear. He is the maintaining energy that keeps equilibrium within the Cosmos.
The 3 steps
The constellation of Makara (Crocodile) encompasses Capricorn and is known as the Aquila star constellation. Aquila star constellation has 3 principle stars that are in a direct line and constitute Shravan Nakshatra. They are: Alshain, Altair and Tarazed. They are visible in high summer when they come alive.
Vishnu in his form of Vaman, the Dwarf God, takes 3 steps in the famous story where he defeats Mahabali who had taken over the 3 worlds. The steps that Vaman takes are the 3 stars. In one stride Vaman steps from the Tarazed star to the Alshain star, for the next step, Vaman follows his step and treads upon the head of Mahabali, the head of Mahabali represents the Altair star.
Mahabali is the middle and brightest star of the 3. The step upon the head gradually darkens the star and presses it into the underworld until it returns to its glory in high summer. At this part of the year that we are in now, the star reaches its deepest point of departure and Mahabali resumes his throne as lord of the underworld.
When Shravan Nakshatra
appears on Mauni Amvasya,
then Mahabali calls us
into the very depths of underworld sound.
The Ear of Shravan
The Ear of Shravan gives us a Vaak Siddhi which is the power of speech. Vaak Siddhi is linked to the tongue and how it is used. The Vaak Mudras are the mudras that work with the tongue as a means to access the inner ear at the throat chakra.
The throat chakra
is the ear of clairaudience
that admits us into the world of hearing the spirit calling.
It is the ear of finding the way home through the noise.
There is a wisdom of hearing beyond information that exists within us all. By tuning to the astral energies that rule that intersect with the spirit, we may see the effect they have upon us; we may see our reactions to effects; we may open doors within.
Central to Tantric practice is the tuning into the astral plane through focussed ritualised formulas. Reducing or extinguishing all impositions upon nature at twilight and sitting in simplicity and listening to the spirit beyond even silence – reveals a place of power.
https://healinginthewillows.com/shravana-nakshatra/
Progressive politics, which is committed to social #justice and the preservation of our livelihood, must necessarily redistribute #wealth and restructure our #economy, which should actually be possible for the majority because it serves the majority, but the concrete actions always get in the way of the #profit interests of some very powerful actors, who have therefore been involved since the beginning of #humanity itself and with the help of their lobbyists: Liberal or right-wing parties, media corporations, social #media platforms, think tanks, #lobby associations and #astroturf movements - front against these policies and in this fight do not shy away from stirring up racist, sexist and social-darvinist resentment in order to lead voters down wrong paths that harm the general public but protect the profit interests of the few.
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It's been a while since I visited Brain Pickings. I've been on a myth-busting kick recently; challenging assumptions and other bits of "conventional wisdom" we uncritically take for granted as true. The more you have to admit you're wrong, and recalibrate your thinking, the better.
We have all heard the forlorn refrain “Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time!” This phrase has come to stand for the rueful reflection of an idiot, a sign of stupidity, but in fact we should appreciate it as a pillar of wisdom. Any being, any agent, who can truly say, “Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time!” is standing on the threshold of brilliance.
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