Guest guest Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 > Greetings Friend, i hope you well and in good health and spirit. > In the past year many of us have suffered great loss whether material or personal, or at least know of someone who has. Beyond the personal suffering that loss will cause, has been a golden opportunity for deep reflections and contemplations regarding our attachments, motivations, attitudes and views, illusion, and impermanence. If we can put aside personal suffering, and take loss as a blessing a space will open up that will develop character, spiritual growth and right view. > > I've been reflecting on a story of the young mother who lost her only child. Such was the depth of her despair and lamentations that she nearly lost her mind. Finally she approached the Buddha and requested him to use his powers and bring the child back to life. The Buddha promised to do so, but only on the condition that she would visit ever house in the village and bring back a mustard seed from the house that had not known loss. Of course the search was fruitless and slowly she had to accept the fact, and began a life of spiritual contemplations eventually attaining to the state of arahan. > > Anyway what is past is gone and as the lunar year ends we can look forward anew, with fresh hope, energy and opportunity to the year of the Ox which promises great changes for all mankind. > > This year the Chinese New Year will begin on 26th of January with the new moon, while the festival will complete on February 4th, the full moon. > > Anyway here are the astrological predictions for the year from Geomancy Hut in Singapore, a Master in his practice of Feng Shui. Make of it what you will, the predictions are astrological and only influences. However ,from my understanding one can rise above negative astrological influences by purification of the mind and spirit, and by development of mindfulness. > ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, > > According to the chart of Xuan Kong Flying Star, the directions of Southeast, South, and Northwest > are considered to be auspicious directions. > > For the individual zodiac signs; > RAT: Born in: 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008; > The earlier phase of the 2009 is relatively a favourable one for you, especially in relation to wealth matters, Wealth luck is good. Love life can sparkle, though prudence is recommended. Joyous star is present to bring much joy, investment gains and wealth. > > OX: Born in: 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997: > A year of offending Tai Sui,[wealth god], although this appears to be a relatively better year than the previous as lucky stars are present. A year of exceptional need to be cautious in every way, although proper income luck is stable. However can be in deep trouble if they invest wrongly. Regarding health there is a need to be extra careful this year. > > TIGER: Born in: 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998: > There are favourable signs to be seen. Wealth and health luck is promising, but avoid speculative and risky activities. Do not make investment based on short term gain. Auspicious stars shine high regarding career . Focus on your studies at hand, and Career progression is smooth, with a fruitful harvest. Love is in the air. > > RABBIT: Born in: 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999: > Visibly clear good luck hides some air of danger and misspells underneath. Use this time to plan and feel around for the right time to strike. Fortunately, resolving stars are around to bring light amid the darkness of danger. Greed in investment matters will also fail you, although Proper income is stable. Trust, care and communication are keys to a fruitful relationship. Partake healthier food as caution of health is advised. > > DRAGON: Born in: 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000: > You are happily accompanied by many auspicious stars beside the little disturbance caused by some danger stars. Most undertakings are successful than normal. Couples are affectionate and blissful. > Wealth luck is superb, which is beneficial to both income and windfall luck. But do not be greedy. An extraordinary smooth sailing luck for the year regarding career. Build up your constitution and take a wholesome diet. > > SNAKE: Born in: 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001: > You face an onslaught of danger stars. Treat others nicely but treat yourself with the utmost discipline. Develop your moral and spiritual self better. Do not involve in any investments. Attempt to improve your relation with others to aid you in your career. Students are able to excel well. Regular income is stable, but Not a good time to invest heavily. Married couples should communicate and show more care for each other. Doing so will create a very blissful and loving marriage. > > > HORSE: Born in: 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002: > A good star appears. A definitely better year portrayed than the previous one. There are a mix of bad stars in the midst of the good ones. A year of smooth and bullish career and academic luck. Immoral lust can lead you to your doom. Always be modest and humble, and Be mindful of your health as well. > A very colourful year of romance, but Take heed and Control your lust. However there is improvement in wealth luck, but Do not delegate finance matters to others. > > GOAT: Born in: 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003: > A year where the Goat zodiac clashes with Tai Sui {wealth star}. A not so favorable luck for the year. Take good care of your health and well being. DO not take loans. Show care and concern to your lover, show respect and more affection to your dearest.. You are advised to treat your colleague, staff and clients with friendliness and kindness. Never attempt any speculative and quick buck schemes this year. > > MONKEY: Born in: 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004: > Lucky stars gather and shine collectively to light the sky brightly, however be careful and never negligent in any aspects. Working persons will enjoy good news at the second half of the year. Students are able to perform well academically. Good wealth luck brings in extra money. Do more good deeds and improve personal relations, which will be of great aid to your career and business. Wealth star shines high. Shun speculative activities. Make prayers and do more good deeds and accumulate more merits. Romance luck flows smoothly as well, so Couples are blissful and affectionate. Take care to Have a proper diet. > > ROOSTER: Born in: 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005: > Wealth vault opens widely, which provides you with great wealth luck. Regarding career an auspicious situation coupled with streaks of danger. Have caution amid the good fortune. Invest wisely, have caution amid the good fortune. Be more tolerant and affectionate to your companion. Pave a path of common goal. > > DOG: Born in: 1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006: > Many lucky stars favour you this year. Nonetheless there also appear dark forces at work to undermine your successes. Thus, walk your path with caution, mindfulness and wisdom. Never dabble with extra-marital affairs. A favourable year to acquire properties or to move house. A very smooth and favourable year for career and work progress. Increase in business volume, coupled with your creativity and ingenuity, results in speedy advancement in career. Couples blissfully enjoy each other’s company. > Wealth star shines high > > PIG: born in: 1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007: > Lucky stars able to lend you a hand, Even with the many evil stars present. Do not invest too much this year, and take adequate rest. This is also not a good year to change jobs. Being more tolerant, forgiving and understanding will be helpful. Then you will all be blissful. Although Regular income luck is still stable, Wealth star is dim, so Do not invest too much this year, and Take more time off and open up to others. > > ..................................................................... > ................................................................................ > ````````````````````````````````` > Insight in Detail by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw: Satipatthana Vipassana : > > http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/bps/wheels/wheel370.html > > .................................................................................\ .... > `````````````````````````````````` > > Neuroscience has found the EGO assuming group of neurons in the Brain in the right > parietal lobe! It keeps track of self-centred notions. > The greatest silencing of this ‘Me-Definer’ region likely happens in deep states of > meditation! > Meditation stills & stops the EGO! > > LiveScience Details here: http://www.livescience.com/health/081224-brain-spirit.html > > .................................................................................\ .... > ```````````````````````````````````` > positive environmental change:- > World Environment News :Planet Ark's daily World Environment News - comprehensive source of environmental news {much of it good}. > > http://planetark.org/enviro-news/ > > .............................................................. http://www.natural-tribal-designs.com/ anyhow hope to hear from you , and wish you good health of body, mind and spirit, in the forthcoming Year of the Ox. peace Terry > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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