Tu Er Shen, or Rabbit Deity/God, is the god of homosexuality and homosexual affections. A temple has notably been made to Tu Er Shen after a Taoist priest made spiritual contact with the very god in 2005. The temple is known as Rabbit Temple.
Tu Er Shen is the god to go to when looking for a homosexual lover, rather to the matchmaking god Yue Xia Lao Ren (who doesn’t deal with matchmaking same sex couples). Tu Er Shen will help followers in any aspect of life. It should be noted that during worship Tu Er Shen should be respectfully addressed Ta Yeh or Master, rather then Tu Er Shen or Rabbit Deity/God, due to how the term ‘rabbit’ is slang for homosexual.
Tu Er Shen was originally known as Wu, or Hu Tien Bao, who was a young official. A handsome and intelligent man, he had affections for another man. Upon being caught peeping on the man through a bathroom wall, Tu Er Shen confessed his love to which he was beaten to death.
A month passed until appearing in a dream of a man from his hometown, explaining what had happened after death. It was explained how Tu Er Shen’s unjust death was righted by being appointed by the gods of the underworld as protector and god of homosexuals. A shrine was erected in honour of Tu Er Shen and worship became popular.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Scorpio
Scorpio is a feminine sign of the water element. The eighth sign of the zodiac which is negative and fixed. Pluto is the planet of Scorpio, with Mars being also considered the planet of this sign. Dark red is the colour of the sign, with opal the stone.
Scorpio’s are born between October 24th and November 22nd.
Scorpio’s are powerful people who are determined. Emotional and passionate, intuitive with a forceful side. It is the Scorpio who are secretive people, having a jealous side. Such people can be obsessive and compulsive.
With a great reasoning powers which is partnered with creativity and imagination. Scorpio’s can be rebellious in nature. It is this sign that is the sex symbol, with Scorpio’s being the passionate lover. Intense feelings is of what this sign feels.
Scorpio’s are able to take up any job they wish and do great at it. Any and all jobs is what’s suggested for Scorpio’s, due to the gifted ability to take up any job well.
Persistent in nature, presenting an unemotional air to the world. Scorpio’s ca seem very much cool and detached. Being deep and intense people, there is more to Scorpio’s than apparent. This is a sign of extremes and intensity.
These people are the kind who dominate and control others they view to be weak or anyone who allows them. On the other hand, Scorpio’s are those who treat those close and respected amazingly with kindness, generosity and loyalty.
Scorpio’s are born between October 24th and November 22nd.
Scorpio’s are powerful people who are determined. Emotional and passionate, intuitive with a forceful side. It is the Scorpio who are secretive people, having a jealous side. Such people can be obsessive and compulsive.
With a great reasoning powers which is partnered with creativity and imagination. Scorpio’s can be rebellious in nature. It is this sign that is the sex symbol, with Scorpio’s being the passionate lover. Intense feelings is of what this sign feels.
Scorpio’s are able to take up any job they wish and do great at it. Any and all jobs is what’s suggested for Scorpio’s, due to the gifted ability to take up any job well.
Persistent in nature, presenting an unemotional air to the world. Scorpio’s ca seem very much cool and detached. Being deep and intense people, there is more to Scorpio’s than apparent. This is a sign of extremes and intensity.
These people are the kind who dominate and control others they view to be weak or anyone who allows them. On the other hand, Scorpio’s are those who treat those close and respected amazingly with kindness, generosity and loyalty.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Totems: Koala
The well known eater of eucalyptus leaves is the koala, whom sleep much of the day due to their diet. Thanks to their diet, koalas do not usually need to drink. It is such an animal that is widely recognized.
Taking time to relax is important as the koala teaches. Many people will not relax and simply stress out without thinking. Relaxation is needed in all life, one cannot simply work twenty-four seven without rest.
Tree magic and tree worship is notably of the teaching of the koala. To be in more forests, to plant a tree or two every so often. Being in trees is what the koala promotes.
Being a solitary animal, the koala is quite comfortable being on their own and being their own company. The koala teaches how it is okay to be in solitude, and that is okay to spend time only in ones company.
Good sleep is important, although many do neglect sleeping for various reasons. It may be work to late hours, partying or studying for school (especially for exams). Regardless, sleep is important and the koala takes note of this. Lessons on the importance of sleep is likely.
Taking time to relax is important as the koala teaches. Many people will not relax and simply stress out without thinking. Relaxation is needed in all life, one cannot simply work twenty-four seven without rest.
Tree magic and tree worship is notably of the teaching of the koala. To be in more forests, to plant a tree or two every so often. Being in trees is what the koala promotes.
Being a solitary animal, the koala is quite comfortable being on their own and being their own company. The koala teaches how it is okay to be in solitude, and that is okay to spend time only in ones company.
Good sleep is important, although many do neglect sleeping for various reasons. It may be work to late hours, partying or studying for school (especially for exams). Regardless, sleep is important and the koala takes note of this. Lessons on the importance of sleep is likely.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Ansuz
Ansuz rules the hour of 15:30-16:30 and the fortnight of 14th to 29th of August. Ansuz has the meaning of ‘Trials’ and ‘Divine inspirations’. The god of Ansuz is Odin himself. The mouth and speech is very much associated with this rune, with Ansuz also referred to as some as the ‘god rune’.
During divination, if Ansuz appears upright it is be expected fast changing situations to appear. Due to the fast changing situations it is easy to not know how to proceed, where dreams are suggested to be used as guidance. A person who is helpful might also become a prominent person in ones life.
Inverted, Ansuz might just be telling of a loss of voice either literally or symbolically. Communication is of concern as it will become more difficult. Problems with parents and the older generation is of likelihood.
During divination, if Ansuz appears upright it is be expected fast changing situations to appear. Due to the fast changing situations it is easy to not know how to proceed, where dreams are suggested to be used as guidance. A person who is helpful might also become a prominent person in ones life.
Inverted, Ansuz might just be telling of a loss of voice either literally or symbolically. Communication is of concern as it will become more difficult. Problems with parents and the older generation is of likelihood.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Oregano
With the botanical name of Organum vulgare, oregano is a perennial herb closely related to marjoram and referred to some as wild marjoram. In colder climates, this plant dies off in the winter and thus grown as an annual but potted oregano can avoid dying off by being brought inside during the winter.
Magical properties of this plant includes of health, good luck, happiness and protection. Planting oregano around ones house is good for protection.
Oregano makes good use in sauces, soups and pizza. Oregano deters pests common to beans and broccoli, making oregano a great companion plant.
Growing oregano is easy and can be done both indoors or outdoors, in pots or in the ground. This herb is a ground cover gaining encouragement to grow when cut back. Full sun and well drained soil is what oregano needs. Such pests as spider mites and aphids should have an eye out, but usually pests aren’t a problem.
Oregano can be grown simply by seeds, and once this has happened it is easy to get cuttings to produce more plants. Division of an oregano is very much possible. If one is unable to get seed to start growing oregano, it is easy to get oregano through many nurseries.
Propagation should be in spring, with seed germination roughly between one to two weeks although can take many more weeks. Four to six seeds per pot is ideal.
Preferring a pH of 6.0 to 9.0, oregano prefers the range from 6.0 to 8.0. Sandy and dry soil is also of preference.
Magical properties of this plant includes of health, good luck, happiness and protection. Planting oregano around ones house is good for protection.
Oregano makes good use in sauces, soups and pizza. Oregano deters pests common to beans and broccoli, making oregano a great companion plant.
Growing oregano is easy and can be done both indoors or outdoors, in pots or in the ground. This herb is a ground cover gaining encouragement to grow when cut back. Full sun and well drained soil is what oregano needs. Such pests as spider mites and aphids should have an eye out, but usually pests aren’t a problem.
Oregano can be grown simply by seeds, and once this has happened it is easy to get cuttings to produce more plants. Division of an oregano is very much possible. If one is unable to get seed to start growing oregano, it is easy to get oregano through many nurseries.
Propagation should be in spring, with seed germination roughly between one to two weeks although can take many more weeks. Four to six seeds per pot is ideal.
Preferring a pH of 6.0 to 9.0, oregano prefers the range from 6.0 to 8.0. Sandy and dry soil is also of preference.
Monday, June 20, 2011
News Entertainment
Curiosity is lovely when it comes to the wonder of what is being reported on the news. Being a person whom is not a fan of politics or reports about royals and celebrities, watching the news has became avoided. Always lovely to be able to get amusement over insignificant reports.
The reports on the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, and how her clothing is being worn more than once is absurdly amusing. Its amazing enough that such a thing is being reported as news, let alone still getting plenty of pointless attention.
There are apparently people who love to keep a close eye on the royals that are “horrified” about Kate wearing clothes more than once…Ah…the hilarity… Reality certainly has some cheerfully entertaining moments.
The reports on the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, and how her clothing is being worn more than once is absurdly amusing. Its amazing enough that such a thing is being reported as news, let alone still getting plenty of pointless attention.
There are apparently people who love to keep a close eye on the royals that are “horrified” about Kate wearing clothes more than once…Ah…the hilarity… Reality certainly has some cheerfully entertaining moments.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Gods and Goddesses: Thoth
With the head of an ibis and body of a man, Thoth is the god of the moon, wisdom, knowledge, the arts, science, music, astronomy, speech and letters. Sometimes depicted with a baboon head but most often an ibis. It is said that Thoth maintained the universe and stood on one side of the boat of the god Ra (with the goddess Ma’at standing on the other).
The goddess Ma’at is the wife of Thoth, with the goddess Seshat said to be either wife or daughter of Thoth. The ibis and baboon are sacred animals of this god.
Other names for Thoth includes Tetu, Tahuti and Thot.
Thoth works in the underworld, where he questions the souls of the dead about their deeds in life before their hearts are weighed. Being a moon god also, it is not uncommon to see Thoth depicted with a crescent moon on his head.
Thoth serves as the scribe of the gods and makes sure neither good or evil had a decisive victory over another. It is believed to be the master of physical and divine law. Credit goes to this god for the alphabet, reading, writing, oratory, civilized government, theology, botany, geometry, mathematics, numbers, astrology, astronomy, and the calculations of the establishment of the heavens, stars, earth and everything within. Thoth is also the notable author of the Book of the Dead.
In making sure that good or evil doesn’t overcome the other, Thoth has watched three battles between gods where if one got injured Thoth would heal one to prevent good or bad taking over the other. The three battles Thoth witnessed was originally between the gods Ra and Apophis, later on Heru-Bekhutet and Set, then finally being Horus and Set.
Tales of a ‘Book of Thoth’ are around, a sacred book allowing whomever read it to become the most powerful magician in the world. The Book of Thoth said to be written by Thoth’s own hands, to which the secrets of the gods themselves were written within the book. However, pain and tragedy would be brought upon those who read the book.
There are several stories of how Thoth came to be. One states that Thoth is self-created through the power of language, another says he is the son of the god Ra. One story tells how Thoth sprang from the head of the god Seth.
The goddess Ma’at is the wife of Thoth, with the goddess Seshat said to be either wife or daughter of Thoth. The ibis and baboon are sacred animals of this god.
Other names for Thoth includes Tetu, Tahuti and Thot.
Thoth works in the underworld, where he questions the souls of the dead about their deeds in life before their hearts are weighed. Being a moon god also, it is not uncommon to see Thoth depicted with a crescent moon on his head.
Thoth serves as the scribe of the gods and makes sure neither good or evil had a decisive victory over another. It is believed to be the master of physical and divine law. Credit goes to this god for the alphabet, reading, writing, oratory, civilized government, theology, botany, geometry, mathematics, numbers, astrology, astronomy, and the calculations of the establishment of the heavens, stars, earth and everything within. Thoth is also the notable author of the Book of the Dead.
In making sure that good or evil doesn’t overcome the other, Thoth has watched three battles between gods where if one got injured Thoth would heal one to prevent good or bad taking over the other. The three battles Thoth witnessed was originally between the gods Ra and Apophis, later on Heru-Bekhutet and Set, then finally being Horus and Set.
Tales of a ‘Book of Thoth’ are around, a sacred book allowing whomever read it to become the most powerful magician in the world. The Book of Thoth said to be written by Thoth’s own hands, to which the secrets of the gods themselves were written within the book. However, pain and tragedy would be brought upon those who read the book.
There are several stories of how Thoth came to be. One states that Thoth is self-created through the power of language, another says he is the son of the god Ra. One story tells how Thoth sprang from the head of the god Seth.
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