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Astrology

April 14, 2011 by Norma

Pay attention to your hunch and act on it! A work or organizational issue is resolved by thoughtful action. Excellent! You can make money with your good idea, go for it. If little aches and pains are part of the picture, slow down a bit and take care of yourself. In these hard-charging times, it’s tempting to forget all about the little things. But it’s the little things that make all the difference today. George Herbert said “For want of a nail, the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse was lost; and for want of a horse; the rider was lost…for want of a rider, the kingdom was lost. All for the want of a nail!” Pay close attention to the details today, and the big things will take care of themselves.

The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

Astrology

April 13, 2011 by Norma

Inner forces are harmonious today, and this produces harmonious outer circumstances. Women are beautiful, men are chivalrous, and both are happy. A leader attracts supporters who understand the agenda. A strong forward push encourages people. It is especially important, during these exceptional times, to be centered and confident. An on-going push is opening new vistas. At the very same time, an obstacle or a holdout must be addressed. This person or situation must be dealt with or nothing can be resolved. A problem you thought you’d solved is still lurking in the background. Though you’d rather forget the whole thing, you can’t. Tom Stoppard said “Eternity is a terrible thought. I mean, when is it going to end?” The issue will end when you address it, at last.

Pure Intention and Healing

April 12, 2011 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

From a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

I am beginning to see that in order to heal from three years of trauma, it is necessary to forgive oneself for allowing it. For being gullible, a total “chump” if you will. I can now see I am angry at myself for not seeing through the game from the first. I see the best in people, to a fault, I think. I just never expect people to be evil and cruel. Or, conversely, do sense wrongdoers but think I deserve to hurt. Once I see it all and forgive me, I can forgive them, I am still working hard on that.

I actually find forgiving the hurters easier than forgiving myself! But without nurturing and forgiving myself, forgiving others will be shallow and weak. I don’t want that. When we (my peeps) and I walk away I pray it will be clean, loving, compassionate, and strong, knowing a disaster has been corrected. Motivation is everything; and I know it is, has been, and always will be pure, to protect Dharma, Palyul, virtue and in general all sentient beings from harm.

So as I study the situation it is very hard. Hard truth to face. Nothing requires more strength than confronting one’s own weaknesses. Nothing is dumber than to blame the hurters without taking into account all sides and factors. I always said about this event that I can forgive but never forget. Not good enough! My wish is to bring this into my practice so thoroughly that I can forgive and forget. To feel innocent again, renewed and confident. I know I will never be the same. Never, too much damage. But maybe I will like and trust this newly empowered “me” I intend to give rise to. And maybe I’ll be older, wiser, etc. I think it is possible for all of us. I hope whatever has happened and will happen here will be of benefit to all who are hurt and alone. I’m on my way now, and others, I hope will follow, and heal.

Astrology

April 12, 2011 by Norma

This is an excellent day for an important accomplishment, and you feel proud of yourself. Dress up! Appearance is crucial today, you could find yourself on the front page of the newspaper or on tv. Be sure you look good! You could be an “ad hoc” spokesperson for a cause. Someone could look to you for leadership, be ready! Seneca said “Life is like a play: it’s not the length, but the excellence of the acting that matters.” You must play your part well and with dignity today, and the results will be excellent. Leaders are magnanamous and inspiring.

Astrology

April 11, 2011 by Norma

Gently avoid an emotional showdown with someone. Even if you win, you’ll lose. The problem is the times, things are so exciting and so new that it’s hard to settle down or relax. Spend time on communications, spread the word. A powerful force is pushing things forward in a surprising, new way. A voice keeps urging you to think things over, to take it slow. Be nice to that voice, but do not allow yourself to be stopped or diverted. If you’re a writer, you can create something that inspires and lifts people’s spirits. Healing is excellent, and artists have new inspiration. Individual activity is favored over group activity. This can feel strange, but the new mode is a “go it alone” one. Self starters are succeeding. Send out scouts and see what message comes back. It is a brand new time.

Astrology

April 10, 2011 by Norma

Be especially careful to avoid a power struggle today. You are rarin’ to go emotionally, and you have plenty of pep, but an obstacle is still in place. A tender energy is here, and people are sensitive and easily offended. Oh Great! If this describes you, count to two or three hundred before you tell somebody how you really feel. You’ll feel foolish later if you don’t hold back. You can’t decide whether you want to think, talk, feel or eat. Go watch tv until it passes. Epictetus said “Fortify yourself with contentment, for this is an impregnable fortress.” Love is still good.

Miraculous Display of Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche’s Power

January 9, 2012April 9, 2011 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

From a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

This is a picture from Hong Kong of Puja offered at anniversary of Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche’s Parinirvana.

Note how butter lamps have spontaneously formed starburst and floral patterns. This is naturally occurring.

This is a close up of one such pattern, a starburst. This is considered a miraculous sign of Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche’s power.

Here we see that every butter lamp is so adorned. Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche is peerless in every way! EH MA HO!

I request one and all, especially my students to “tweet” and share this evidence of a fully awakened Master, and a true Buddha!

OM AH HUNG BENZAR GURU PEDMA SIDDHI HUNG!

The following comments were tweeted to one of Jetsunma’s students, Ani Sangye, in response to this story:

We have no history in western culture of long term Lineage, we see things short term because our culture is so young. Tibetans have much experience and history to rely on. Westerners think it’s been 2000 years since last one. 🙂 All awakened beings have signs of some sort.

Even our precious little Venerable Ani Palchen! 🙂 Maybe I’ll light a butter lamp for her and see if she comes out to play!!

Astrology

April 9, 2011 by Norma

Nothing much is going on early today. There’s a temptation to fall back into an old, unproductive pattern. Thinking is rampant as the day progresses, and you may feel moved to call or email everyone you ever knew. You have so much to say! A joyous, happy energy is pervasive, and you can attend or hear of a celebration.

Something can be well resolved. Siegfried Sassoon said “Everyone suddenly burst out singing, and I was filled with such delight as prisoned birds must find in freedom, winging wildly across the white orchards and dark-green fields; on-on-and out of sight.” A creative energy, totally at odds with the recent past, is here. Enjoy it.

Understanding Our True Nature

April 8, 2011 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

From a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

Here we are in Barnesville Maryland where it is really pouring hard. Bird feeders just filled so seeds will clump. At least the little guys can stay dry in their little birdie houses. Too bad we don’t have a “Sunflower Seed Tiny Pizza” delivery service. And a tweetie bird to share with!

But I digress. Mostly on days like this I feel so bad for those without comfortable homes be they birds or humans. So wet out and chilly! For so many life is a constant struggle, and eventually it is lost. That is the condition of sentient beings, without exception. Even if we are now comfy, dry and nourished it may not be the case later. Health can fail, bank take the house, no food. So we are all the same in our needs and are the same in our nature. We all have this potential for Buddhahood and yet we cannot say we are all enlightened, awake.

Think of Buddhahood as a clear crystal, pristine in every way. But crystal can vary, in size, shape, and it can get dusty and dirty. One can spill their soup with it. Take it to unclean places. Then the appearance of the crystal is different but it’s inherent quality is still the same undefiled nature. We can mess up our crystal in uncountable ways, yet our Buddha nature remains. Under the dust, soup, grime it remains pure. Nothing to fix.

Yet when we look at each other we see mostly grime, dirt, dust and rotten soup. That is because we ourselves lack the purity to see it in others. Our own crystal is dirty and soupy and everything is distorted. Some even say they got instant enlightenment, no fuss, no muss. Then why are Buddha-like qualities not seen? Why is there still hatred, grasping, ignorance? Why the meanness and petty arguments? Could it be the work was not done, practice not serious, and your crystal nature is still filthy from shallow non virtue? Well, unless your instant enlightenment was in a tub of Windex I bet there is a lot yet to do. But if you insist that perfection is already yours, that you have the “great accomplishment” without actually accomplishing anything – well go ahead. It is your time to waste until death and then there is no time at all. At that time our own eyes will tell the story, and all will be revealed. Just as it is.

Astrology

April 8, 2011 by Norma

You can stabilize an important, long lasting relationship and simultaneously step into a mess. Ah life! The agreement is serious and a good one, and the mess comes from somebody goofing around and losing awareness. Go back and apologize, fix the mess if it’s your fault. Immediately following this, significant conversations or communications with important people are wonderful. Stay focused and thoughtful today, and keep communicating! This is not a day to hole up or seclude yourself. Many possibilities are here, eyes sharp! Do not directly oppose a powerful person, no matter how right it seems. Vince Lombardi said “If you aren’t fired with enthusiasm, you’ll be fired with enthusiasm.” Love is fun and totally unrelated to all the rest.