It is that time of the year again, the Super Bowl. It has already happened, but seeing as I am in Australia it means the joy of turning on the television to see the Super Bowl being mentioned. Oh the joys of sports.
As joyous as the Super Bowl is, a line was heard on the news. As the cold snap in Europe is causing problems, but apparently has caused deaths of about three hundred people (mostly consisting of the homeless). ‘No news is good news’ indeed…
Monday, February 6, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Gods And Goddesses: Fudo
Fudo is a Japanese god who is also called Acala. He is the deity of fire, wisdom and protection, but also is the patron of astrology. Fudo is a part of the “Myoo”, or “Great Kings” and is at times referred to as Fudo Myoo.
Fudo is usually depicted as an unattractive old man who is surrounded by flames, holding a sword in his right hand and a coiled rope in his left. Depiction often leaves Fudo alone, but it is not uncommon to see Fudo depicted with two attendants, sometimes even up to right.
Living in a temple upon the summit of Mount Okiyama, Fudo is surrounded by fire and people are not allowed to see him seated there.
Fudo is usually depicted as an unattractive old man who is surrounded by flames, holding a sword in his right hand and a coiled rope in his left. Depiction often leaves Fudo alone, but it is not uncommon to see Fudo depicted with two attendants, sometimes even up to right.
Living in a temple upon the summit of Mount Okiyama, Fudo is surrounded by fire and people are not allowed to see him seated there.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Totem: Hummingbird
The hummingbird is a small bird which flaps its wings at an amazing rate causing a humming sound, and this is how it received its name of hummingbird. It can also fly at the speed of fifty-four kilometres an hour.
To take life less seriously, or even not seriously at all, and to have fun is what the hummingbird cherishes. This lesson is spread by this bird and it reminds to not take things too seriously.
As having fun is taught by the hummingbird, it also likes to teach to enjoy oneself (especially within nature). To have fun is one thing, to be able to live in enjoyment and of the surroundings is another.
Looking back at the past, the hummingbird teaches to take the joys of the occurrences from the now gone. It teaches to leave behind the bad and to keep the joys of the events that have occurred. However, the past must not be dwelled upon and moving forward is needed.
To take life less seriously, or even not seriously at all, and to have fun is what the hummingbird cherishes. This lesson is spread by this bird and it reminds to not take things too seriously.
As having fun is taught by the hummingbird, it also likes to teach to enjoy oneself (especially within nature). To have fun is one thing, to be able to live in enjoyment and of the surroundings is another.
Looking back at the past, the hummingbird teaches to take the joys of the occurrences from the now gone. It teaches to leave behind the bad and to keep the joys of the events that have occurred. However, the past must not be dwelled upon and moving forward is needed.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Hybrid Fuchsia
Fuchsia x hybrida is called commonly Hybrid Fuchsia or simply Fuchsia, and is a fairly easy to grow plant with a variety to choose from. Propagation is also easy from stems. It can grow within containers, with many growing this species of fuchsia within a hanging basket.
It is an evergreen shrub that can grow in either partial or full shade and with a preference to moist soil. Flowering can happen throughout the year and depending on the variety of this Fuchsia, its flowers can be red, pink, purple or white. Height and width can be up to a metre each.
It is an evergreen shrub that can grow in either partial or full shade and with a preference to moist soil. Flowering can happen throughout the year and depending on the variety of this Fuchsia, its flowers can be red, pink, purple or white. Height and width can be up to a metre each.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Necromancy
On occasion, personal interest awakenings for a specific thing; it could be a food, a subject, a plant. Recently it has been necromancy. Personally, I never learnt much about necromancy and have little knowledge on it thanks to difficulty in the past gaining information on it. This leaves me only being able to practice it to a small extent if wished, an annoying problem for now seeing as access to the internet is readily available.
Necromancy has really taken my interest, with time not being greatly on my side for the time being. Not an unusual situation, yet one meaning I shouldn’t worry much about the practice of necromancy as I am keeping my eyes on other subjects. Is there time for personal practice? Some time for practice and even the study of. It’ll be interesting to see how far I actually take this if chosen to practice.
Necromancy has really taken my interest, with time not being greatly on my side for the time being. Not an unusual situation, yet one meaning I shouldn’t worry much about the practice of necromancy as I am keeping my eyes on other subjects. Is there time for personal practice? Some time for practice and even the study of. It’ll be interesting to see how far I actually take this if chosen to practice.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Dai Jikoku-tenno
Dai Jikoku-tenno is one of the Four Heavenly Kings, with his name meaning “Great Heavenly King Upholder of the Nation” and the deity of the east. Dai Jikoku-tenno is the most powerful of the Four Heavenly Kings and acts to protect the world.
His appearance is of an armoured man, with a helmet and wind-blown scarves. His skin is green and often has an expression described as wrathful. He carries a stringed instrument, which is a reminder to follow the Middle Way, and if not his instrument a sword.
His appearance is of an armoured man, with a helmet and wind-blown scarves. His skin is green and often has an expression described as wrathful. He carries a stringed instrument, which is a reminder to follow the Middle Way, and if not his instrument a sword.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Totem: Ram
The ram may be the male of a species of the sheep, but its lessons are however different but remain similar. This makes knowing the lessons of both useful.
To look at openings at beginnings and opportunities, along with the changes that come with these comes as a prominent lesson of the ram totem. Taking the lunge at either quick shall prove worthwhile, with opportunities best grabbed quickly.
Just as the horns of the ram grow, allowing curiosity and mental growth to develop is of virtue. This fuels strength of the mind as the years progress. Using curiosity and one’s mind is not of negativity, but of positive influence. It allows the mind to be stimulated further.
To look at openings at beginnings and opportunities, along with the changes that come with these comes as a prominent lesson of the ram totem. Taking the lunge at either quick shall prove worthwhile, with opportunities best grabbed quickly.
Just as the horns of the ram grow, allowing curiosity and mental growth to develop is of virtue. This fuels strength of the mind as the years progress. Using curiosity and one’s mind is not of negativity, but of positive influence. It allows the mind to be stimulated further.
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