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Chag HaGeula: 28th of Sivan Lkovod the Auspicious day of כח סיון  – the 28th of Sivan, on which The Rebbe and the Rebbetzin arrived Bezras Hashem during WWII to safe shores, the US, in 5701 (1941). Below youwill find the link to the voice file, which features includes details of the efforts, their trip and the final arrival. This year we commemorate *85 years* (See Toras Menachem 5742 vol. 4, page 2153). This file is comprised of seven voice files, which were originally posted in our “Zichronos of the Rebbe" Group. Listening time is about 48 min. Due to its length you may need to download it to a computer. Gut Yom Tov!

Brigitte mentions: Benjamin Creme: https://share-international.org/for-news-media/who-was-benjamin-creme/ Transmission Meditation: https://share-international.org/in-depth/transmission-meditation/ Maitreya: https://share-international.org/in-depth/maitreya/ the Master Jesus: https://share-international.org/in-depth/maitreya/maitreya-and-jesus/ Oberammergau: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oberammergau

In this episode, we're sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of June 2026! First, we go over what's going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share how you can make the most of this month's energy in your home through feng shui.What we talk about in this episode:-Key dates to look out for this month in the moon cycle and the Chinese solar term-Chinese zodiac animal of the month: the Snake, with auspicious days and challenges-What to expect energetically this June as we move into the hotter months-The summer solstice on June 21st-The Strawberry Moon on June 29th…and much more!Mentioned in this episode:Our Feng Shui Energy Map EkitRegister for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited timeHarmonize your Home with Feng Shui PlantsEnhance your qi, prosperity and wellnessThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.Time stamps for this episode:[0:59] June Qi Forecast [3:09] Summer Solstice and Celebrations [8:08] Chinese Zodiac and Monthly Animals [9:38] Auspicious and Challenging Days [12:14] Aligning with June's Energy [16:38] Tarot Reading for June [24:04] Feng Shui Perspective [29:52] Personal Challenges and Growth MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HEREORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

Clint and Wendy discuss the spiritual aspects of weddings, particularly in the context of their event planning business. Wendy explains the unique elements of South Asian and Middle Eastern weddings, highlighting the importance of auspicious days in Hinduism, such as Diwali, Akshaya Tritia, and Maha Shivaratri. They also touch on the significance of specific dates in other religions, such as Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. 

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The Rebbe expresses surprise at the long silence in receiving reports, especially during the favorable period of late Adar and Nissan. He urges the institution to use this opportune season to attract new students, strengthen existing connections, and expand Torah influence through both learning and meaningful engagement. He concludes with blessings https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/007/6189

This episode we close out discussion of this reign with a bit of a grab bag.  There is the minting of new coins, new letters to write Japanese, board games, and more. For more, check out our blogpost:  https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-146 Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua, and this is episode 146: Coins, Letters, Games, and More   The large audience hall was filled with nobles, sitting in pairs across from each other.  Throughout the hall, the roof and walls reverberated with the sounds of numerous stone markers being placed on painted wooden tables—or more appropriately, game boards.   It was accompanied by the sound of dice clattering.  At the far end of the hall was the royal presence, where his majesty could likewise join in the entertainment—with someone of sufficient standing, of course. Throughout the day there were bursts of joy and frustration throughout the hall.  In some instances, one could see two players sharing in the joy and love of the game.  In other cases, political rivals stared each other down, neither one willing to give away any strategic advantage.  Any smiles there were merely a mask.  And yet, no matter how hard one tried, there was only so much you could do.  Ultimately, your fate was in the hands of the dice, though you could certainly do your best to nudge it here and there. And so they continued.  As they played, small wagers were made between players.  At the conclusion of their match, each player could find another opponent, and see if their luck held out.  Victory was desired, but at the very least one didn't want to be embarrassed.  As such, losing gracefully was just as important as winning with humility.  Sure, there were  the petty stakes that were gambled here and there, but the real stakes were embedded in the politics of the court.  That was a game  that everyone was playing, except that there was no board, and the rules were often merely suggestions, at best.     This episode we are going to close out the reign of Ohoama, aka Temmu Tenno.  It has been a while getting here—but then again, Ohoama's reign is the best documented so far, almost like the entire Chronicle has built up to this point.  We have spent about a dozen episodes on this reign—not including the four before that discussing the Jinshin no Ran. During that time we've talked about how Ohoama continued the Ritsuryou experiment, while  at the same time shaping it into something that was even more directly under his control.  A lot of this appears to have been done with the mostly willing consent of a good part of the archipelago. That may have been because of a few different things.  For one, all of this was justified through the philosophical underpinnings of the continent.  This is the new knowledge that the court had been devouring for over a century, and so I suspect that none of it seemed particularly surprising or out of place.  Furthermore, it seems that Ohoama's actions may have appealed to some of the more middle-tier elites; those for whom the idea of a government stipend was quite appealing. There was also the external threat of Silla and Tang.  Though in reality, Silla was in conflict with the Tang dynasty, up until the conclusion of the Silla-Tang War, around 676.  In truth, the Tang court wouldn't recognize Sillan sovereignty south of the Taedong river until 736, so there were still tensions.  However, early on in the reign there was at least the thought that hostilities could spill over onto the archipelago. And then there are all of the projects.  The designation of national temples, the beginning of a national history project, the founding of a permanent capital city, and the creation of a formal code—the Asuka Kiyomihara Code. Compared to all of that, the topics of this episode really are some miscellaneous stuff that I didn't have anywhere else to put, but wanted to bring to light anyway.  First, we'll talk about the minting of coins, and what that meant.  Once again, this is really neat because we actually have some coins that appear to be from this time frame, providing what might be a direct relationship between what is written down and what we have in the archaeological record.  Then we'll touch on another project of Ohoama's—this one less successful than some of the others we've discussed.  This was an attempt to create a new writing system specific to the Japanese language.  Remember, at this point literate people in the archipelago were using kanji to write everything down, and for the most part they were using kanbun—so Sinitic characters and grammar, with occasional use of characters purely for their phonetic qualities when they absolutely had to spell something out.  Eventually this would evolve into the syllabaries of katakana and hiragana, but there were several false starts before that, and we'll talk about what was being attempted during Ohoama's reign. Beyond those court projects we'll talk about some of the kami and Buddhist related rituals, especially as they related to growing merit and attempting to protect the state and its people from disasters—natural or otherwise.  And then there are various omens, and just a few edicts that were more geared towards the court but are still fun, like when Ohoama forced the entire court to join him for a day of… board games.  I guess when you are the sovereign and trying to set up a game day, scheduling is suddenly not so big of a problem. So that's what we are going to cover.  We are skipping around throughout the reign, and so while I'll mention dates here and there, I'll try not to get too bogged down with the exact dates unless it really matters. First off: coins.  We are going to start somewhere in the middle, on the 15th day of the 4th month of 683.  It is here that we see a note that Ohoama decreed that copper coins would be used, and not silver.  Remember that a silver mine had been discovered in Tsushima back in 674.  At that time we know that there were silver coins being made, but in 683 it looks like they were changing from silver to copper.  But three days later, they reversed the decision to completely cancel the silver coins, so they presumably had both silver and copper coins. Coins are interesting for several reasons.  For one, coins often help us to date various collections—if they are distinctive enough.  They can be quite helpful in telling us that a particular archaeological assemblage is almost certainly from sometime after the coins had begun to be circulated.  After all, if you unearth a stratum of an archeological dig and you find a penny dated to 1912, you can be reasonably confident that that layer was last exposed on or after 1912, unless time travel was at play. There are some exceptions where animals or tree roots or other forces can disturb the layering, but that's why archeologists carefully pay attention to soil features.  That isn't to say that all coins of the time had clear dates on them.  In fact, the oldest coins we have in the archipelago are something called "Mumon Ginsen"—literally unmarked silver coins.  They are found in various assemblages and thought to have originated under Naka no Oe, aka Tenji Tennou.  The silver from Tsushima would have likely been used for this.  For many reasons it is unclear if these were minted by the state or if they were privately minted and circulated. The copper coin mentioned in Ohoama's record in the Nihon Shoki would appear to be what is known as a Fuhonsen coin, which we also have extant examples of.  These are round copper coins with a square hole in the middle, as was common on the continent.  The previous unmarked silver coins were just small circles of solid silver.  In contrast, the Fuhonsen bear the characters "FU-HON":  FU, or "Tomi", means wealth, and HON, or "moto", means something like base or basis.  "SEN" just refers to the fact that it is a coin.  So the coin represents the basis of wealth. They are just under an inch in diameter, and 1.5 millimeters thick.  While primarily copper, they do have traces of antimony, silver, and bismuth.  The use of copper was likely because of its lower melting point, which would have been easier to cast with. So it seems that these were the new copper coins mentioned in the Chronicles, and the intent was originally to completely replace any silver currency.  I suspect that they quickly realized that they could not easily replace all of the silver, and so the older silver coins were probably still in circulation—though I don't know if any new ones were being minted. We don't exactly know how the coins were used.  They weren't being used to pay taxes or similar things—that was still all being handled in rice, silk, cloth, and labor.  They might have been used by the government to pay individuals, who would then exchange them for goods, but they were probably not used very often between individuals.  There is even some suggestion that they had a more ritual meaning.  Coins of a similar shape—round with a square hole in the center—go back to at least 350 BCE on the continent, and were quite common by the  time of the Han dynasty.  The round hole allowed them to be placed on strings—you'll often see references to strings of cash.  In the Qin dynasty, a string was meant to be a superunit, made up of 1000 coins.  Merchants and others operating at some scale could then just pay in "strings" of cash rather than counting out each and every coin.  It also provided a way of transporting them.  Anyone doing business in east Asia would have encountered coinage from one of the dynasties on the mainland, and we certainly see various coins making their way over to the archipelago, though how exactly they were used and valued isn't certain.  It may have been more important to just have them on hand for trips to the continent so that an embassy or trading vessel could participate in the economy, there. The next coin to be minted in the archipelago itself wasn't until 708, and that was the Wadokaichin, or Wado coins, named for the four characters around the square hole, which included the era name that they were created, "Wado".  This seems to have kicked off an actual national currency that would only last for a couple hundred years before it was debased and lost its value.  For centuries after that, rice was once again the primary currency, and would continue to be so, even though the Tokugawa shogunate would begin to mint and issue coins again through much of their rule.  Still, coins were often outside the grasp of most of the common people. While coins may not have fully caught on, they did better than our next project.  This was a task that was given to Sakahibe no Muraji no Iwashiki who compiled, by royal command, a new set of characters, which were recorded in a book of 44 volumes.  Though this book  is no longer extant, we do have later sources that claim it was once in the royal library.  It describes the characters as similar to Sanskrit characters.  This appears to be an attempt to create an alphabet, or syllabary, for the Japanese language. While Yamato had adopted the Sinitic systems of logographic writing, it wasn't exactly up to the task of directly writing in Japanese.  For one thing, the languages had different sounds that they used, and in different combinations.  Furthermore, grammatically, the two were quite different.  Many Sinitic languages are Subject, Verb, Object, similar to English, while Japanese is Subject, Object, Verb, meaning the verb goes at the end.  But beyond that, Japanese relies extensively on conjugation of verbs, with verbs and adjectives changing to express tense and other such things that Sinitic languages, such as modern Putonghua and languages such as Middle Chinese handle in other ways.  To give an English speaking person a similar experience, imagine writing sentences as "The bird in the tree sat"  or "the man the bread at the store bought".  Now remove many of the articles and prepositions, so you get things like "bird tree sit" and "man bread store buy".  You can imagine how that can really get unwieldy if you want to convey more nuanced concepts. Japanese would either need to add a phonetic writing system—which it did—or it would need to come up with new characters to use in place of the special qualities of the language.  Or they would need to continue to write in Sinitic grammatical order and  continue to do the translation to Japanese on the fly.   One can imagine that this was hardly efficient—in order to learn how to write you would basically have to learn a whole new language. That these new symbols were similar to characters associated with Sanskrit also makes sense, and we even see similar attempts on the continent, though they had other writing systems to compare to as well.  For example, we see the Persian Sogdian, written with a variation of Syriac script, and the Ghandari language written with its own Ghandari or Kharosthi script, but the influence of Buddhism likely explains why scripts associated with Sanskrit likely had a greater influence than other languages.  I should note here that Sanskrit itself does not have a single script—today, people probably think of the Devanagari script, commonly used in India, but that doesn't seem to have been developed until the 8th century.  The work of Iwashiki was likely based on something like the Siddham, or Kutila, script.  This is an abudgida, where consonants and vowels are connected together when written.  This would have worked well for the Japanese language as phonemes are often grouped together as consonant-vowel clusters known as morae.  Siddham evolved in the late 6th century and many Buddhist scripts that were making their way along the Silk Road would have used it.  However, it is said that Siddham proper—or at least as we know it today—was introduced to Japan by the famous monk Kuukai in the early 9th century.  If that is the case, then what script was Iwashiki using as his inspiration? Regardless of the details, this new script doesn't seem to have taken off.  It may have just been too much to ask someone to learn the various kanji AND another system on top of that.  Instead, the Japanese would adopt certain kanji over time, and simplify them into what we know, today, as kana.  Our earliest example is what we know of as Man'yogana, named for the Man'yoshu, an 8th century collection of poems attributed to various contemporary and historical figures.  Because the poetic structure of Japanese required specific counts of syllables or, more specifically, morae, it was important to capture the actual pronunciation of the language.  Certain characters were chosen and used over and over again purely for their phonetic value, rather than any other inherent meaning.  Over time, those characters were simplified and standardized, developing into the katakana and hiragana still used today.  While it was these organically-evolving systems that would eventually be most popular and fill the gap, but it is still incredible to see someone deliberately tackling the problem at this early date. Moving on from money and writing, let's turn now to matters of the kami and the Buddha.   Yamato existed in a world that saw itself as being caught between forces both seen and unseen.  Besides the natural world there was the spiritual world, and to many it was just as real as anything else. We've talked all along about the interplay between the court, the kami and the Buddha, and some of the evidence we see is relatively simple.  For instance, in 675, the Ohokami, the great god, of Tosa presented a divine sword to the sovereign.  I doubt that a kami was showing up in person to the court—this would have been priests from the shrine.   Aston suggests that the kami in question was probably either Hitokotonushi no Mikoto or Misukitakahikone no Mikoto, quoting "authorities" which he does not otherwise name.  We get more serious, though, when it comes to major events.  And the drought and famine of 676 seems to fit that description.  As you may recall from episode 144, the governor of Shimotsukeno reported a bad harvest in the 5th month, and by the 6th month we see more reports coming in of a great drought.  Clothing was collected for the Buddhist temples to help build merit.  Later, there was a comet in the sky, and then, in the 8th month, we see that the court compelled the Kuni no Miyatsuko and the governors to all contribute to an Ohoharae, or Great Purification.  Eventually, the Ohoharae would become a regular ceremony held on the 30th day of the 6th and 12th months of the year, with royal princes down to the high ministers gathering at the southern gate—the Suzaku-mon. Members of the Urabe, the Diviners, would read the various norito, the ritual prayers, to disperse evil influences.  It was, and is,also used when there is a royal visit to the Ise or Kamo shrines, as well as at the Dajosai festival at the start of a new reign.  It can also be done if there is thought to have been some kind of offense that was committed. "Harae", or "purification", is a common part of Shinto ritual today.  From the simple washing of the hands and mouth before entering the shrine grounds to pray to spiritual purification performed by a priest who waves a large stick with paper streamers—the ohonusa or haraegushi—while chanting prayers to ward off evil influences, purification is a key component in Shinto, which often concerns itself with aspects of spiritual pollution.  And so the Oho-harae, the Great Purification, is that, but turned up to eleven. The litany used for the Ohoharae, today, is also known as the Nakatomi no Ohoharae, indicating the importance of the Nakatomi in the ritual.  This Ohoharae, however, was taking place in the 8th month, and may not have had all of the traditions of the later rituals we know today.  Rather, we are told what was required:  The Kuni no Miyatsuko of the provinces were instructed to send one horse and a piece of cloth to specific shrines of purification.  In addition, the governors of the various districts were each told to supply one sword, one deerskin, one mattock, one smaller sword, one sickle, one set of arrows, and one sheaf of rice.  In addition, each household had to supply a bundle of hemp cloth.  These may not have been used in the ritual as much as they were offerings to the kami and their shrine. We'll see this in various cases where the State places rather onerous financial requirements on the population in order to perform rituals.  Of course, by the logic of the time, whatever was donated would make the ritual more effective—it would be more pleasing to the kami.  Still this seems remarkably costly in a year where we are told that the peasants were starving just a few months prior. I'll also take this moment to point out a link here to something that anyone who has been to a shrine may be familiar with, and that is the donation of horses. Horses were common enough a donation—if people of status rode horses, then how much more so the kami themselves?  Sacred or votive horses could be used to carry the kami, and even today some shrines keep sacred horses for the kami.  However, not everyone has horses to donate, and I suspect that the shrine probably didn't need an entire herd of horses.  And so some would pay money for an image of a horse, instead, to be hung in the shrine, likely indicating the donor.  Of course, this wasn't just a picture, but an official record of some kind of donation, which could theoretically go to purchase horses and other such things that the shrine might need.  These pictures of horses were known as "e-ma", literally "picture horse", and we still see them today: The most common type of e-ma will be small wooden placards sold at the shrine, and people will write their desires on the back, with their name and information.  They will often be found hanging in groups on specially designated racks meant for that purpose.  Today, e-ma might have horses on them, but more often have other pictures, associated with the particular shrine and kami.  Speaking of horses, we have a couple more references to them this year.  At some point, Ohoama had issued an edict seeking horses, not just for riding, but other good horses so that the givernment would have them when needed, distributed to the various post-stations.  So when he was returning from a banquet by the Todoroki pool in Hatsuse—modern Hase--Ohoama made a diversion to the post-station of Tomi and had the horses demonstrate their speed.  Presumably this was just a horse race, which seems to be popular around the world, in any place with horses. We see something similar when we are told that Ohoama went to Asatsuma to inspect the horses of the officials there.  At his request, the officials organized a competition of horseback archery.  This appears to reference the famous art of Yabusame—though it may not have been recognized as such just yet, there is some thought that the idea of a horsed archer shooting at three targets while galloping past may have originated in the 6th century, with ties to Usa Jingu.  Still, horseback archery would remain important, and later it would become the primary art of the warrior class from about the 12th to the 13th century or so—and arguably even up until the Sengoku period, with its spear formations and foreign guns. Later, in the 10th lunar month of 681, Ohoama and the court were prepared to go hunting on the Hirose plain.  A temporary palace was prepared and all of the bags were packed, but ultimately, Ohoama didn't go.  Instead, those from the rank of Prince to high ministers stayed at Karunoichi—a market at a cross-roads in the Nara basin that likely was the location of a government stable.  There, they inspected the horses and saddle equipment.  Those from the rank of Shokin up sat under the trees while those of Daisen and below mounted up and passed along from south to north.  Not quite as exciting as horse racing or horsed archery, but who doesn't like a parade. One wonders what happened to call off the hunt.  Perhaps Ohoama, while not bedridden, was not in the best of health.  If he was having some kind of recurring problems then that could explain some of the merit-making as well.  You may recall we discussed how much merit the state seemed to be trying to make in support of the sovereign's health, which we discussed in episode 142. Getting back to the Ohoharae—the great purification.  That was followed up by a general amnesty, which we talked about last episode, as well as a command to let loose living things.  This is a Buddhist practice that one still sees today in various places, usually in the form of letting loose animals like fish and birds that were kept by individuals.  I don't think they were just opening up the paddocks and letting the horses, cattle, and other animals go.  As fascinating as that might be to contemplate, with horses just running wild and cattle trampling the rice fields, I doubt they took it that far.  Still, this practice was clearly an attempt to make more merit for the State.   This edict was repeated only a few months later, in the 11th lunar month, but then it was confined to those provinces that were considered to be "near" to the capital, so a little more focused.  The day after that second release of animals, men were dispatched to all parts to expound the Konkwoumyou and Ninou sutras.  This was the Sutra of Golden Light and the Sutra of the Benevolent King—both sutras focused on concepts of good rulership and protection of the State.  In fact, together with the Lotus Sutra, they would come to be considered the Gokoku Sanbukyou—the Three sutras for Protection of the State.  They were read for the purpose of averting disaster, but they also helped to prop up the image of a righteous and benevolent ruler—what might be termed a golden-wheel turning sovereign, or Chakravarti. So all of this would seem to simultaneously reflect an intention to protect the State while also demonstrating performative regnal righteousness.  It was, after all, what a good ruler was supposed to do, which also conveniently told people what a good ruler was supposed to do. It is unclear whether or not the court actually felt this did anything.  I would note that a month later they were asking Princes and Ministers to gather up weapons, so it is possible that they were concerned about more than just natural disasters— such as a concern that the people were getting restless.  A few days later, we see more largess, as the court made presents to public functionaries and men of the frontier states.  It is unclear to me if this is a reward of some sort or perhaps an attempt to boost their morale and support. Later in that month we see preparations for the upcoming Feast of First Fruits, or Niinamesai, two months later.  We are told that the Jingikan, the Office of Kami Matters, had made the divination that the Yuki, the ceremonially pure rice for the ritual would come from the District of Yamada, in Owari.  For the Sugi, the "next" lower quality of rice, that would come from the district of Kasa, in Tamba.  The feast went off as usual in the 11th month, pre-empting the normal announcement of the first of the month. Later in the record we see that preparations were started for another Ohoharae, or Great Purification, and a general amnesty was issued.  This time, instead of sending horses for the kami, the Miyatsuko of each province were to supply one male and one female servant to the shrines, instead.  Fifteen days later, in the intercalary 7th lunar month—an extra month inserted to keep the lunar and solar calendars in synch—we see the queen, Uno, hosting a feast after ritual fasting.  She then had sutras expounded throughout the capital.  I find it particularly interesting that this was apparently instigated by the queen, but along with the Ohoharae, this all speaks towards the feeling that the State needed to be purified and supplied with good merit. The Ohoharae was not the only way to curry favor with the kami.  For example, in one record we see Ohoama designating sacred rice-tax for the shrines of Heaven and Earth—shrines for the Amatsu kami and Kunitsu kami.  One third of the rice was to go to the kami directly, while two thirds of the rice was to go to the priests who kept the shrines going. This same year, 677, we aren't told where the rice for the Niiname-sai came from, but we are told that those who donated as well as members of the Jingikan, who were involved in the divination and ritual more generally, were all compensated for their troubles with various presents. The Jingikan is one of those aspects of the new, bureaucratic state, that feels extremely tied to the archipelago.  It literally is the Bureau of Kami Matters, or the Bureau of Kami Affairs—the Kami no Tsukasa.  It would even come to be ranked above the Council of State in the official org chart of the government.  While the government had national temples and appointed members of the clergy who were responsible for keeping the Buddhist institutions in line with the State, the Jingikan was that entity for court ritual, and even for interfacing with various shrines around the country.   In the 10th century, all of the official shrines across the archipelago would be catalogued and assessed a rank and position, with Ise Shrine and the royal court at the top of the list. Speaking of the national temples, the fourth month of 680 was when Ohoama designated the national temples—which we also covered in Episode 142.  On the first day of month after that, we are told that he bestowed gifts of silk and cloth to 24 temples around the capital; and if there really were 24 temples just around the capital itself, one can imagine why they had to put a stop to publicly funding all of them.  That must have been quite the upkeep.  That same day, the Golden Light Sutra was expounded in the palace and at select temples as well.  As we've seen, the court relied just as heavily—or more—on Buddhism for certain rituals and providing spiritual power. While both Kami-based rituals and Buddhism were revered for their ability to affect the supernatural, Buddhist priests seem to have had a particularly revered place in—or perhaps more rightly outside—of society.  One is more likely to hear about someone who was a Buddhist priest or a novice being revered than a kannushi, or shrine priest.  For example, in the 7th month of 680, the priest Kouchou, of Asukadera, passed away. The royal princes Ohotsu and Takechi were sent to express royal condolence.  Later that same year we would see something similar, with Royal—later Crown—Prince Kusakabe visiting the eminent priest (Y)emyou on his death bed.  Yemyou died the next day, and three royal princes were sent to offer the condolences on behalf of the royal family. Towards the end of 680, Ohoama fell ill. One hundred individuals were made to take holy orders on his behalf, after which he appears to have recovered—or at least recovered enough for the time.  Earlier in the month his queen, Uno no Sarara, had taken ill, for which Ohoama had pledged to build Yakushiji, a temple of the Medicine Buddha, as we talked about in Episode 142. Although Ohoama temporarily recovered, we have mentioned how there are plenty of suggestions that he may not have been entirely better.  It could just be that time and numerous diseases were taking a toll, or perhaps he had an ailment that came and went.  I get that impression from things like in the 10th month of 685, as autumn changed to winter,  several nobles were sent to Shinano to build a temporary palace in preparation for a royal progress.  It seems that Ohoama wanted to visit the hot springs at Tsukama.  Tsukama may have been located on the outskirts of modern Matsumoto city, in Nagano, which is known for its hot springs, today.  Bentley implies  that the court was not entirely thrilled with Ohoama taking this journey.  I have to wonder whether or not this was all about Ohoama's health—hot springs were often seen as restorative.  At the same time, this sounds like a fairly long journey into the mountains as the weather was growing colder.  That also may have been part of the draw, however, allowing them to travel and see the changing leaves, a very common pastime in successive centuries, and even today. I can't help but imagine that Ohoama was seeking the restorative properties, while his court may have been apprehensive about the journey there and back as the days were getting colder.  Compare this to his actions at the start of the Jinshin no Ran, when he made that incredible dash from Yoshino, through the mountains, over to Owari.  But that was well over a decade ago, at this point, and he seems not quite so spry as he once had been. Another popular record that we find in this reign were various oddities and omens.  We've covered quite a few, but I did want to cover a few more before we pull the curtain closed on this era. First off, early in the reign, we see a record in the 10th month of 675 for a woman in the district of Takakura, in the province of Sagami, giving birth to triplets.  A quick Internet search suggests that natural triplets occur in about 1 in every 8000 or 10,000 births.  However, there is another thing to consider at this time:  giving birth to a single child was already a risky business, and death during or just after childbirth was a constant threat.  So now consider the issues with giving birth to twins or even triplets.  The odds that there is a complication just go up at that point.  So I suspect this was a very rare occurrence.  The fact that it was three sons was probably also seen as particularly auspicious, at least for any who were studying traditional Confucian scholarship. Moving on to the 4th day of the 4th lunar month of that same year, we get an omen for the court.  First is a cock sent to the court by Wanitsumi no Yogoto, from the Lower Sofu district in Yamato province.  This cock is said to have had a comb like a camelia flower, which was apparently quite auspicious.  On the other hand, a report came in from Akunami, also in Yamato province, about a hen that had turned into a cock.  Aston, of course, considers that this would have been an ominous sign—a disruption of the natural order.  To be honest, I don't see any particular judgment placed on it one way or the other.  It is just listed as a wondrous or miraculous occurrence. The year 678 has remarkably few events, in total, with nothing recorded between the 4th and 9th months.  And the 9th month was just a note about the death of one, Prince Wakasa, of the third princely rank.  The month after that we have another one of those strange occurrences.  This time it is a report of something falling from the sky like silk floss, except that it was 5 or 6 feet long and 7 or 8 inches wide.  It supposedly floated on the wind and waved from the fir woods and the reed plains.  People who saw it called it kanro, or "sweet nectar". This is really just a crazy entry.  I've wracked my brains to think of a natural event that could cause something like this, but this seems like something that was more like a rumor that got written down.  "Kanro" is thought to be something that Buddhist texts refer to as "Amrita", an exlixir of immortality.  In continental lore, it is said to be a sweet nectar that forms when yin and yang are in harmony—such as during a benevolent reign.  So whatever the truth of any natural event, to the Chroniclers the entry is clearly a chance to hype up Ohoama's reign. And then, towards the end of the 8th month, we see Katsura no Miyatsuko no Oshikatsu presenting auspicious stalks of grain.  Reportedly they all came from different plots and yet had very similar ears of grain.  Auspicious stalks of rice weren't uncommon, but Aston suggests that this was possibly an allegory for all of the royal princes who were brought together in Yoshino to swear to support each other.  The 8th month may have been when the grain was harvested—because it wasn't until the final month of the year that we see the court reacting.  At that point presents were made to the Royal and non-Royal Princes, the Ministers, and the public functionaries, all according to rank, in consequence of the auspicious stalks of grain.  In addition there was an amnesty for all offences from capital crimes on down. Now on top of all of that, there were a few edicts that touched on various topics that we just haven't gotten to, elsewhere. For instance, in the 8th month of 681, on the 10th day, we see a notification to all of the people in the archipelago who claimed descent from those from the continent—specifically those from the Korean peninsula, or the Samhan.  They were told that the taxes, which had previously been remitted for 10 years, so starting in 671, had come to an end.  However, corvee labor was still remitted for ten years to them and their children and grandchildren who had been with them when they first arrived. There are some questions about this passage, but in general it seems that those refugees who had escaped to the archipelago from Baekje and Goguryeo had previously been given 10 years from the time they arrived during which they did not owe taxes.  This included corvee labor—which also extended to any children that had been with them at the time.  Children that were born after that… well they wouldn't be of age to be used as corvee labor in 10 years so this would only apply to those who were with them at the  time and who would be of age within that 10 year timeframe. This exemption from taxes appears several times in different forms, and appears to be a grace period, during which people were expected to establish themselves, open fields, and begin to thrive.  At the end of 10 years, then they would start paying taxes, with the assumption that they had more than enough time to prepare and work the land. Moving on to one of my favorite entries, on the 18th day of the 9th lunar month in 685, Ohoama declared a game day.  He had the Princes and Ministers gather at the Ohoandono, the Great Audience Hall, and had them play a game called "Pakugi" or "Bakugi".  We aren't quite sure what the rules were—it probably wasn't Settlers of Catan, but you never know.  It was likely a game with dice, possibly a version of backgammon, which is quite old and commonly known as a game for gambling.  That same day, Ohoama gave out gifts of robes and trousers to ten princes and others—perhaps related to the gaming session? The history of games and gaming is particularly fascinating.  For one thing, many of the games that were played in the archipelago had come from the continent, and many had variants that had traversed the entirety of Eurasia.  Backgammon and Chess were both games that had variants that would be known in Japan.  Backgammon was known as sugoroku, and in Japan they played a game similar to chess known as Shogi.  They would also play go—or more appropriately igo—from at least the Nara period, though that game, invented in what is now China, does not seem to have spread quite as much as either backgammon or chess variants.  And while chess was a game that was often highly localized—with different pieces representing different things and often moving in different ways depending on the variant—backgammon seems to have been quite similar everywhere, and could probably be played by two people with wildly different cultural backgrounds with very little interpretation needed. The day after Ohoama had the court join his game day, there were more presents.  This time it was brown bear hides given to the royal and non-royal princes.  In total there were 48 hides given out, which is really pretty incredible.  I have this image in my mind of a very Asuka era wooden mansion, with wood and bronze and silk, and then a large bear hide sprawled out on the floor.  I'm not sure exactly how they were used, but I suspect that they were mostly used as floor coverings for people to sit or lay on, though I could also see them being used as sleeping mats.  It seems they were clearly elite status goods, but hardly what we think about in this period. And that is where we are going to come to a close.  There are only a few more things that we'll get to, but they are all related to what happened with the events surrounding Ohoama's death and the succession that followed, so we'll touch on those when we kick off the next reign. Until then if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  

Auspicious timing with one of New Zealand's best chefs returning to our shores as excitement around Michelin Stars continues to build. One of only two Kiwi chefs whose restaurant earned a star, Matt Lambert held one between 2013 and 2020 with his New York restaurant ‘The Musket Room'. He's now decided to return to New Zealand with a new culinary venture, ‘Return', a restaurant described by Lambert as ‘The Musket Room 2.0'. Having experience with the guide, Lambert believes the arrival of Michelin Stars in New Zealand will be amazing for the country's tourism and dining scene. “It basically tells the rest of the world we have restaurants as good as the rest of the world,” Lambert told Mike Hosking. “A lot of people travel through Europe, and they'll just use the guide verbatim to go to all the restaurants they go to ... now, if they're coming here, it opens the door for a lot of restaurants.” Earning a Michelin Star was a long held goal for Lambert, and it was one of the reasons he moved to New York in the first place. “The goal was to get a star within three years,” he told Hosking. “It was one of the most special things I've done in my career, because I'd had that sort of vision for a very long time, and having the opportunity to be able to achieve a goal like that, [it] was a special moment.” Despite all the doom and gloom that seems to surround the sector, Lambert doesn't believe things are as bad as they seem. “I love the hospo scene – I think it's vibrant, I think it's great ... there's a lot happening and it's all pretty good.” And while some might look at the economy and the conflict over in the Middle East and decide to hold off on opening a new establishment, Lambert has no such qualms. “What am I gonna wait for, do you know what I mean?” “I'm aware of all the negative things that are kind of happening, but y'know, this is a place of celebration, a place to come and feel good,” he told Hosking. “I feel, maybe now more than ever, that's what we need.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Zazenaki Talk during the Winter Practice Period, two recently ordained priests— Butsumon and Genryu—explore Dōgen's Tenzo Kyokun through personal experiences of transformation and learning. Genryu shares how a “ghost from a past life” unexpectedly visited him just days before ordination, initially shaking him but ultimately becoming a teacher. Weaving quotes from sutras and Dogen… Source

Lkvod the Auspicious day, Chamisha Asar B'Shvat, the 15th of Shvat, marking the new year for trees. Below you will find the voice file, which includes: 1) The tree and its lessons. 2) Customs of the day. 3) The day by the Rebbe. This file is comprised of three voice files, which were originally, posted in our “Zichronos of the Rebbe" Group. Listening time is about 17 min. Due to its length, you may need to download it to a computer.

Move over Labubu. Equine collectibles and keepsakes are capturing the hearts — and wallets — of consumers in the run-up to Chinese New Year.在春节临近之际，马主题收藏品和纪念品正俘获着消费者的心以及钱包。As the spirited horse — a symbol of good fortune and success in the Chinese zodiac — kicks up a wave of cultural creativity matching the magnetic appeal of the ubiquitous Pop Mart dolls, the approaching Year of the Horse is helping many shops do brisk business.随着充满活力的、在中国生肖中象征好运与成功的象征“马”掀起一股与无处不在的泡泡玛特玩偶同样具有磁性吸引力的文化创造浪潮，即将到来的马年正助力众多店铺生意兴隆。The Beijing Gongmei Group's Yuxun Jingxi store is a classic example. "We've noticed that horse-themed items boasting intricate craftsmanship, cultural stories and contextual significance are particularly popular among our customers," said Wang Jingjing, deputy general manager of the group.北京工美集团予寻景西店便是典型案例。该集团副总经理王晶晶表示：“我们注意到，那些工艺精湛、蕴含文化故事且具有时代意义的马主题商品尤其受到顾客青睐。”Cultural products such as a Ru porcelain tea pet in the form of a jade-hued horse bearing a tiny gold ingot, symbolizing "riches in a gallop", have resonated deeply with the store's customers, Wang said, adding that these items "blend ancient craftsmanship with lighthearted contemporary symbolism".王晶晶表示，诸如汝窑瓷器茶宠这类文化产品——其造型为一匹玉色骏马驮着微型金锭，寓意“财富奔腾”——深受店铺顾客喜爱。她补充道，这些作品“将古老工艺与轻松的当代象征意义巧妙融合”。Among other products that are attracting attention are horse-themed incense holders, essential oil diffusers, embroidered brooches and car fragrance. "Our customers want something that's not just beautiful to look at, but is also fun, practical and carries emotional value," she said.其他备受瞩目的产品还包括马主题香炉、精油扩散器、刺绣胸针和车用香氛。王晶晶表示：“我们的顾客想要的不仅是赏心悦目的物品，更要兼具趣味性、实用性与情感价值。”Wang drew a parallel between trendy blind-box toys, like the Labubu, and the enduring pull of zodiac culture. "Our affinity for zodiac symbols is deep-rooted. It may have been embedded in our minds since childhood, waiting to be reawakened. Once triggered, its appeal is more sustainable than the explosive popularity of any pop-up product," she said.王晶晶将拉布布等时髦盲盒玩具与生肖文化的持久魅力相提并论。她说道：“我们对生肖符号的亲近感根深蒂固，或许自幼年时便植根于心，静待唤醒。一旦被触发，其吸引力远比任何流行爆款产品的短暂热潮更为持久。”Ripple effect涟漪效应Factory floors are feeling the ripple effect of the demand for equine souvenirs in the market.工厂车间正感受到市场对马主题纪念品需求带来的连锁反应。At Huizhou Zhengming Science and Technology Co, a manufacturer based in Guangdong province that specializes in customized Tyvek-paper gifts, horse-themed orders have been rolling in since October.位于广东省的惠州正明科技有限公司是一家专业定制“特卫强”纸礼品的制造商，自十月以来，马主题订单源源不断地涌入。"The whole production line is racing against time to fulfill these orders, and we often work overtime — until 9 pm or 10 pm — to ship the orders out," said Niu Panpan, the company's business manager.公司业务经理牛盼盼（音译）表示：“整个生产线都在争分夺秒地完成这些订单，我们经常加班到晚上9点或10点才能把订单发出。”She said the company has recorded a significant year-on-year increase in orders for zodiac animal-themed products, estimating that these account for about half of their current production volume.她表示，该公司生肖主题产品的订单量同比大幅增长，预计目前这类产品约占其总产量的半数。Auspicious equine connotations in Chinese culture, including phrases such as Ma dao cheng gong, or blessing someone with immediate success, and Long ma jing shen, or evoking the tireless vigor of a mythical horse, hold a powerful sway over consumers, Niu said.牛盼盼（音译）指出，马在中华文化中蕴含的吉祥寓意——诸如“马到成功”（祝愿对方即刻成功）和“龙马精神”（唤起神话中骏马永不疲倦的活力）等成语对消费者具有强大的影响力。In Beijing's hutong, local cultural brand Jingweier Times is infusing the zodiac trend with a strong dose of capital-city flair. Their best-selling item is an intricate fu refrigerator magnet. The Chinese character symbolizes good luck and fortune.在北京的胡同里，本土文化品牌“京味儿时代”正将生肖元素与浓郁的首都风情巧妙融合。其最畅销的商品是一款精雕细琢的“福”字冰箱贴——这个汉字象征着吉祥如意。Designed in traditional papercut style, the product incorporates Beijing landmarks, such as the Palace Museum and the Temple of Heaven, as well as courtyard homes, into the strokes of the character.该产品采用传统剪纸风格设计，将故宫、天坛等北京地标建筑与四合院等元素融入汉字笔画之中。"We placed a galloping horse inside the square 'field' that forms part of the 'fortune' character fu," said Shi Dongyue, marketing director of Jingweier Times."This highlights the 'Year of the Horse' theme while carrying the blessing of 'immediate fortune'."“京味儿时代”市场总监石东岳表示：“我们在构成‘福'字的方形‘田'字格中嵌入了一匹奔腾的骏马，既突出了‘马年'主题，又承载着‘福临门'的吉祥寓意。”Shi added that their primary customers are a mix of young Beijing residents and tourists from other parts of China, who are drawn to the historical alleys where the brand's stores are located.石东岳补充道，他们的主要顾客群体由北京本地年轻居民和来自中国其他地区的游客构成，这些顾客被品牌门店所在的历史韵味深厚的胡同所吸引。Wu Liyun, a professor at Beijing International Studies University, said that for young consumers,"zodiac products carry emotional value, fulfilling a sense of both ritual and individuality".北京外国语大学教授吴丽云指出，对年轻消费者而言，“生肖产品承载着情感价值，既满足仪式感又彰显个性”。Powered by a deep cultural current and galloping popularity, it seems the horse will have the stamina to run far beyond a single season.在深厚的文化底蕴和日益高涨的人气推动下，马文化似乎拥有了超越单一季节的持久生命力。Equine/ˈiːkwaɪn/adj.与马相关的zodiac/ˈzəʊdiæk/n.生肖；黄道十二宫

Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - ZMM - 01/04/2026 - With a new year upon us we all have the chance to start fresh. This is always true because nothing is fixed, everything is subject to change, a truth of the dharma which we can verify for ourselves. We have accumulated experiences, memories, expectations, but those are not fixed either. In this perspective, the new year is auspicious because it is full of possibilities, revealing its potential as we take up life fully, with integrity, commitment and kindness. - From Master Dogen's 300 Koan Shobogenzo (The True Dharma Eye), Case 39 - Jingqing's "Buddhadharma at the New Year"

Send us a textWatch the video on YouTube!https://youtu.be/qO6okvn8Dh0In the News blog post for January 2, 2026https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/01/in-the-news810.html00:00 Happy New Year!

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "An Auspicious Night"

Lkvod the Auspicious day יד כסלו  (the 14th of Kislev), marking the wedding day of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin in תרפ"ט   (late 1928). Below you will find the link to the voice file, which includes facts and stories about Yud Dalet Kislev. This fileis comprised of 3 short voice files which were originally posted in our “Zichronos of the Rebbe" Group. Listening time is about 16 min. Due to its length, you may need to download it to a computer.

BS"DLkvod the Auspicious days Tes and Yud Kislev, marking the Birth, Histalkus and Geula of the Mitteler Rebbe.  Below you will find the link to the voice file, which includes facts, stories and teachings about the Mitteler Rebbe. This file is comprised of a shiur, delivered by Rabbi Seligson.Listening time is about 49 min. Due to its length you may need to download it to a computer.

Rosh Chodesh Kislev Lkvod the Auspicious day of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, commemorating the day the Rebbe went home, after being in 770 for 5 weeks, as a result of the heart attack. In this audio we elaborate on the events during the weeks prior and after Rosh Chodesh Kislev. Running time: Link #1 is 52 minutes. Link #2 is 33 min.You may need to download it to the computer.  *Gut Yom Tov*

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of having the longest running self-produced daily podcast on the planet at 3200 eff-eff-effizodes. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show Mike Talks to Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of having the longest running self-produced daily podcast on the planet at 3200 eff-eff-effizodes. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show Mike Talks to Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of having the longest running self-produced daily podcast on the planet at 3200 eff-eff-effizodes. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show Mike Talks to Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

​Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of having the longest running self-produced daily podcast on the planet at 3200 eff-eff-effizodes. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show Mike Talks to Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mike-s-daily-podcast--609595/support.

*Chof Cheshvan* Lkvod the Auspicious day of Chof Cheshvan, marking the Birth of the Rebbe Rashab in the year 5621 (late 1860), we present an audio elaborating on the Rebbe Rashab's life and activities. Comprised of 15 short voice files, which were originally posted in our “Zichronos of the Rebbe" Group.  Listening time is about 2 full hours. Due to its length, you may need to download it to a computer.

Free Relationship Astrology Workshop: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/relationshipsFree Deepen Your Practice Workshop: https://www.quietmind.yoga/deepenKey ideas- Jupiter moving into Cancer is one of the most auspicious, positive transits we can ever have.- The Full Moon in Revati closes the eclipse window — a sense of culmination and completion.- Sun in Libra and Venus in Virgo bring relationship tests; lead through collaboration, not control.- If something's stuck, Mars into Scorpio will move the energy at the end of OctoberNotesOctober 2025 has the last big transit of the year. We have Jupiter moving into Cancer this month — one of the most auspicious, positive transits we can ever have — and it only happens once every 12 years. It's starting in October, it's brief at first, and it sets the stage for 2026 into 2027. This energy is very positive for relationships and growth on a lot of levels, and we'll talk about how to work with it in a real, practical way.We open October with Mercury moving into Libra on Thursday, October 2. In late September, Mercury was exalted in Virgo — great for getting things said and resolved. Now Mercury in Libra with Mars brings direct, creative communication, action, and emotional intimacy. If there's a conversation that moves a relationship forward or a creative project that needs a decision, this is the window to speak and act.On Monday, October 6, the Full Moon in Revati closes the eclipse window. Think back to March — what was opening then? All full moons are a good day to celebrate and integrate, and Revati brings wisdom, intuition and completion. The Moon conjoins Saturn that day, so it's an excellent time to practice, be disciplined, and do the things that actually move energy — which is why I'm holding the yoga workshop then.Thursday, October 9, Venus enters Virgo (debilitation). You'll see the internet focus on the negatives — nitpicking, overanalyzing love — but every placement has positive, negative, and neutral expressions. “Bring the Virgo healer's precision to find root causes,” then speak from the heart. This can be a sober, clarifying month for finances, division of responsibilities, and long-term plans.Friday, October 10, the Moon is exalted in Taurus — a sweet day for dates, romance, beauty, and nourishing the senses. Tuesday, October 14, Pluto goes direct in Capricorn (Uttara Ashada). We've been revisiting foundations; now we build forward — values, structure, and what you're willing to stand for. On Friday, October 17, the Sun moves into Libra (debilitation): leadership through collaboration, compromise over control. If your ego wants to be right, notice it and choose balance.Saturday, October 18, Jupiter enters Cancer (exaltation). It's a short initial pass, but it brings the home, relationships, care, and spiritual mentorship with growth. Watch for over-comforting or naiveté with teachers, but overall this is balm after the harder edges of the month. Monday, October 20 is our free Relationship Astrology workshop — synastry, what to look for in a partner, and how to see strengths and growth edges in charts.Tuesday, October 21, New Moon in Chitra (Virgo): new systems, new routines, new healing. It's a great day to reset health, organize money with spreadsheets or an accountant, and set clear intentions for love and daily rhythms. Then Friday, October 24, Mercury moves into Scorpio for deeper conversations, research, therapy, and personal growth. End of month, Mars moves into Scorpio: bias toward action. If something's stuck, move your body, sweat, and give that Mars-in-Scorpio activation energy a target.Free Vedic Birth Chart & Training:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchartInstagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrologyYoutube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@quietmindastrology1:1 Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading

In episode 505 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for September of 2025! We spend the first hour of the episode talking about the astrology behind news and events that occurred since last month's forecast, and then in the second hour we transition into talking about the astrology of September, starting at 53 minutes. This month's news discussion focuses heavily on the themes of peak reality distortion and bubbles popping, which manifested over the summer during the peak of the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, and then was accentuated in August when Mars opposed Saturn and Neptune. On a more positive note, we also discuss the auspicious Venus-Jupiter conjunction in August and its connection to the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The forecast for September is dominated by eclipse season, which is just getting started as the month begins, with a lunar eclipse in Pisces and a solar eclipse in Virgo. The most difficult alignment this month is a Mars-Pluto square happening around the week of September 24, which coincides with the second eclipse in Virgo around September 21. Other major alignments this month include a Saturn returning to Pisces, Uranus stationing retrograde in Gemini for the first time, and a Mars-Jupiter square. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:41 Quick overview of September astrology 00:03:24 News segment begins 00:03:41 Saturn-Neptune, peak reality distortion & bubbles popping 00:08:37 Viral AI video of bunnies on a trampoline 00:23:02 AI Psychosis 00:26:22 Mars-Saturn opposition and militarizing the Capitol 00:29:46 Violent events under the Mars-Saturn opposition 00:35:40 New moon discovered orbiting Uranus 00:37:07 Taylor Swift engagement on Venus-Jupiter conjunction 00:47:33 Chris' personal news about Leisa 00:53:48 Forecast segment begins 00:54:13 Saturn retrogrades back into Pisces 01:01:36 Lunar Eclipse in Pisces September 7 01:02:52 Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini 01:07:03 Mars-Jupiter Square 01:17:36 Eclipses through the 12 houses axis pairs 01:40:15 Auspicious electional chart for September 11 01:46:18 Solar Eclipse in Virgo September 21 01:57:42 Mars-Pluto Square 02:09:46 Mars enters Scorpio 02:14:45 Final thoughts on September 02:17:29 Announcements and Credits 02:24:31 Bonus bunnies Bunny Song & Covers "Bunnies" song by Oliver Richman @olivesongs11 on TikTok Bunnies cover by Fifi Koro @fifikoromusic on TikTok Bunnies cover by Sem Noa Verhaere @semnoaverhaere on TikTok Bunnies cover by Thyrell Smith @thyrellsmith on TikTok Austin's Website https://austincoppock.com Chris's Courses TheAstrologySchool.com Patreon for Elections and Bonus Content https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of our astrology forecast for August on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk1B-ZvO81M - Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

இஸ்லாத்தில் நல்ல நாள், கெட்ட நாள் பார்க்கலாமா? | Can we consider certain days as good or bad in Islam?மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari22-08-2025, JummaTaqwa Masjid, Trichy

After a hearty congratulations to Irene from Home and Away, Billy kicks us off with the All Sports Report - including how the journey to the Melbourne Vixens stunning Super Netball Grand Final Win started in a pub. Damian Barrett is in studio with his positives and negatives from Round 21, and we want you to tell us something amazing you've done with Monday Brag Artist. We look at our favourite moments from MMM Footy across the weekend, including a social media video that has gone completely viral, and has nothing to do with anyone at MMM. Hawthorn's Jai Newcombe is in studio after their loss to Adelaide, preparing for another huge clash against the Pies, then Billy finishes with a very fruity joke for a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lkovod the Auspicious days of יב-יג תמוז – The 12&   13th of Tamuz, we mark the liberation of The Previous Rebbe from prison and exile in 1927. The Previous Rebbe was incarcerated in the shpalerna prison in Leningrad and waslater exiled to Kastrama and finally released on 12-13 Tamuz.  This audios series feature / discuss the events of the arrest & liberation of the Previous Rebbe and the Rebbe's Insights on this Yom Tov.  This audio is comprised of 12 installments, which were originally posted in our “Zichronos ofthe Rebbe” whatsapp group. Listening time is about 1 ½ hours. Due to its length, you may need to download it to a computer.*A Guten Yom Tov!*

Lkvod the Auspicious day of כח סיון  – the 28th of Sivan, when the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin arrived Bezras HaShem during WWII to safe shores, the US, in 5701 (1941). The voice file, features details of the efforts, their trip and the final arrival.                                                                                                                                                                                                             This file is comprised of seven voice files, originally posted in our “Zichronos of the Rebbe" Group. Listening time is about 48 min. Due to its length you may need to download it to a computer. A Guten Yom Tov!

Lag B'omer Lkovod the Auspicious day of Lag B'omer, marking the Hilulo of the Tana Rashbi, see the link (below) to the voice file, which includes an overview on the date, minhagim, joy and parades relating to this joyous day. This file is comprised of 13 short voice files, which were originally posted in our“Zichronos of the Rebbe" Group.  Listening time is 1 hr. + 9 min. Due to its length you may need to download it to a computer. A Freilichen Lag B'omer 

“One time, that wicked king of the Daityas saw his son of lotus-like face and beautiful eyes, surrounded by women, having returned from the home of the guru. In his hand, that boy was holding a slate which had the mark of a chakra at the top and the name of Krishna written with great adoration.” (Narasimha Purana, 41.35-36)

In this episode, we're sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of May 2025! First, we discuss what's going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month's energy. We cover:-Key dates to look out for this month, including May 5th, the beginning of Summer-What to expect this month based on your Chinese zodiac animal-Our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month's energy-How to navigate the energy of May-The energetic theme of this month-Auspicious and “be careful days” for each of the zodiac animals in May 2025and much more!Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:[01:09] Introduction[02:06] Solar terms for May 2025[07:07] May, the month of Snake[09:29] The qi of May 2025[10:47] A tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces listener communityThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HEREORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

This is one of the most auspicious weeks of the whole year — a very special sacred day is happening alongside a New Moon and an exalted Moon.The week kicks off with the New Moon in Bharani Nakshatra in Aries — a fresh start, new beginnings, and a great time for planting seeds. Both literally and metaphorically. Planting seeds, cutting hair, setting intentions — it's all extremely favorable under this New Moon.But the big event this week is Akshaya Tritiya on Wednesday, April 30th — considered the most auspicious day of the entire year in the Vedic tradition. Whatever you do on this day is believed to have infinite blessings going forward. It's a powerful day for donation, service, and setting intentions for the kind of life you want to create.I encourage you to use this energy intentionally:✨ Want more prosperity? Donate or serve others.✨ Want more freedom? Give yourself spaciousness that day.✨ Want more self-care? Schedule a massage, a nourishing meal, a day of relaxation.I'll walk you through a simple Ideal Life Visualization practice you can do this week. Just 10 minutes to imagine waking up in your dream life: where you are, who you're with, what you do throughout your day. This practice changed my life — it took years, but I eventually manifested a life even better than what I visualized: living by the ocean in Mexico, doing work I love with amazing people like you.The Moon will also be exalted in Rohini Nakshatra on April 29th — a double dose of fertile, creative, nurturing energy. It's a beautiful window to do self-care, create art, spend time in nature, romance, music, and sensory nourishment.There's a lot of dreamy Pisces energy this week too: Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Saturn, and Rahu are all still in Pisces. Perfect for imagination, spiritual exploration, and dreamwork. Pay attention to your dreams this week — even the ones that seem random might have profound messages. (I'll share my best tip for recording and interpreting your dreams easily using ChatGPT!)Plus, we're nearing some major cosmic shifts:Jupiter is wrapping up its transit through Taurus.Rahu and Ketu are about to change signs too.We're ending the cycle of Ketu in Virgo and Rahu in Pisces, which means now is a time to review what you've learned about spiritual surrender and releasing control.Mars is still debilitated in Cancer — not the best time for pushing yourself physically to extremes but a great time for nurturing, protection, and service. Therapeutic yoga, massage, volunteering — these things are beautifully supported now.And Pluto in Capricorn continues to ask us to transform the deep structures of our lives. I'll share why working on your subconscious beliefs now is incredibly potent — and how astrology, yoga, family constellations, and therapy can support this inner transformation.Five Key Quotes from the Episode:

The sight and sound of the Bare-throated Bellbird—the national bird of Paraguay—inspires wonder and delight. Its presence as an indicator species and seed disperser also bodes well for ecosystem health in the Alto Paraná Atlantic Forests that stretch from Southeast Brazil through eastern Paraguay and into Northern Argentina. The loud, metallic call of the Bare-throated Bellbird also inspires music played on another emblem of Paraguay—the harp. The species is considered Near Threatened because of loss of forest habitat and poaching for cage birds.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei - ZCNYC - 3/2/25 - Hojin Sensei opens the Spring Ango practice period at Fire Lotus Temple and introduces this Ango's theme: "Mountain Training: The Eight Gates of Zen."

In this episode, we're sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of March 2025! First, we discuss what's going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share a feng shui suggestion to make the most of this month's energy. We cover:-Key dates to look out for this month in the moon's cycle and the solar term from the Chinese calendar-What's in store energetically for March 2025-The Chinese zodiac animal connected to March and what that means for you-“Spring Equinox”, celebrating when day and night are equal, after which the sun grows stronger and the days lengthen-The qi of March 2025-Auspicious days of the month, and which days you might want to exercise caution in March 2025And much more!Mentioned in this episode:-Our free Bagua ekitThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[01:16] Introduction-[01:41] Solar terms for March 2025-[04:25] The full moon on March 14th-[05:15] The twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac-[05:51] Which days to exercise caution in March 2025-[07:05] The qi of March 2025-[08:00] A tarot reading for the month-[14:09] Feng shui to support you this monthORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

Full Show - “The World in Outrage in Response to Trump's Auspicious Start to his Presidency” full 7324 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:12:36 +0000 stkCatVk4joFdqhnDSxRdfQFiP160sZL news The Tara Show news Full Show - “The World in Outrage in Response to Trump's Auspicious Start to his Presidency” Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.n

*Chamisha Asar B'Shvat* Lkvod the Auspicious day, Chamisha Asar B'Shvat, the 15th of Shvat, marking the new year for trees.the voice file includes: 1) The tree and its lessons. 2) Customs of the day. 3) The day by the Rebbe.  This file is comprised of three voice files, which were originally, posted in our “Zichronos of the Rebbe" Group. Listening time is about 17 min. Due to its length you may need to download it to a computer. 

“How do we trust what is actually fresh and coming from a soft, unknowing place? This is the whole reason to practice.” – Koshin Sensei    Each moment is an opportunity to notice from where our thoughts, feelings, and actions come. Do we live out of our discursive mind and entrenched reactions, or are we […] The post Auspicious Day | Koshin Paley Ellison appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.

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Have you ever wanted to work with the signals and signs you experience daily? Signs that coincide in time and space but aren't causally related? In the early part of the 20th century, psychologist Carl Jung coined the term Synchronicity to describe events that coincide in time and space but aren't causally related. Unexpected auspicious signs occur when you need them most—a shiny penny on the ground, a feather, a rainbow in the sky. In synchronistic moments, you feel in sync with time, the play of the universe, and the path you are on. You belong to the greater whole, and everything is working and unfolding naturally in your life. You may even feel that the universe is supporting you. In meditation, we can visualize auspicious symbols that are meaningful to you. Ask: What are some of yours? A full moon, a particular star, trees, animals, snowflakes, or stones? What are the things that speak to you? Doing this Yoga Nidra Meditation, you can tap into these synchronous events and unlock a multitude of benefits for your overall well-being and personal growth. Doing this Yoga Nidra can develop a deepening sense of synchronicity and security with your receptivity to the flood of light within and throughout you. An exquisite sense of clarity and well-being is established in opening up to the infinite possibilities of this universe and noticing the auspicious signals and signs in the world around you. It is best listened to with headphones while relaxing in a quiet place. The Radiant Paths is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Radiant Paths at melissashubhaabbott.substack.com/subscribe

The roots of what has become the Alfa Vedic community were sowed in decades past.  The introduction of Mom & Pop health food stores, organic farming, the rebirth of Naturopathic Medicine, and an almost universal disdain for war and government encroachments fanned the hopes for a new era of peace & prosperity on the near horizon.   Our own naïveté, however, would render a good portion of that generation vulnerable to an insidious and pervasive agenda already unfolding under the deceptive guise of benevolent social equity and the fog of invisible terrorists.  Many unwittingly succumbed to the guile of the predator class, but a vigilant few pierced the veil of deception intended to redirect and cull the herds into a more manageable number. We birthed and schooled our children at home and enjoyed home-grown food, while substituting Nature's own pharmacopeia for the synthesized poisons that would otherwise despoil Natural Design.  Some of us jumped head-first into the treacherous waters of “legal land” to rediscover the marvelous blueprint handed to us by the divinely inspired forefathers of this free-republic.  We understood the authentic meaning of “rebuilding the Temple” as it pertained to our personal biological & spiritual selves.  America, the anatomical heart of this Realm, can only realize its destiny with the stewardship of a populace robust in mind, body & spirit. A new generation of intrepid Souls, undaunted by the machinations that would otherwise distract and impede, are gathering in preparation for a new era that cannot be thwarted by any Earthly attempts to undermine the next evolutionary leap of Mankind. The Alfa Vedic mission is our humble contribution toward this end, and we remain in constant gratitude to the AV community and our many friends leading in independent, but similar efforts, such as the Kin's Domains of Anastasia fame. Dr. Barre Lando and Mike Winner will commence the 2025 Alfacast season this Thursday with an always popular in-house episode for a glimpse of what our audience can expect for the new year.  Future podcasts will showcase a diversity of guests with expertise in areas both pertinent & practical for those seeking DIY information, and deep dives into the arena of “real science” to inspire and prepare for the possibilities that lie ahead.   Our private AV membership site will continue to enjoy the multiple-topic chat groups ranging from home-schooling, self-care, home garden-to-table food production, equity in law independence, good reads and a general exchange of experience and wisdom from our well-informed members.   Deborah and Barre Lando will be offering a live monthly “back to the land” question & answer session to our Executive Membership along with more regular content drops to the AV “Off-grid Elegance” YouTube channel.  Mike & Barre will continue live Executive Membership for intimate chats safe from YT censorship and the like.   Members will have access to new limited production formulas from the AV farm and Barre's lab, while the AV open-access site will continue to introduce new offerings unique in the entire health-lifestyle industry.   Join us on this special Alfacast and bring your questions to the livestream chat. Show links: https://alfavedic.com/join-us/ Join Mike at Anarchapulco Feb 17 - 21 https://anarchapulco.com Use code alfavedic for 10% off! Learn The True Nature Of Dis-Ease & How Our Bodies Actually Work: https://alfavedic.com/themyth/ Join Our Private Community And Join In The Discussion: https://alfavedic.com/join-us/ Follow our new YT channel: / @offgridelegance Get our favorite blue blocker glasses! https://alfavedic.com/raoptics Learn how to express your law and uphold your rights as one of mankind. https://alfavedic.com/lawformankind Alfa Vedic is an off-grid agriculture & health co-op focused on developing products, media & educational platforms for the betterment of our world. By using advanced scientific methods, cutting-edge technologies and tools derived from the knowledge of the world's greatest minds, the AV community aims to be a model for the future we all want to see. Our comprehensive line of health products and nutrition is available on our website. Most products are hand mixed and formulated right on our off grid farm including our Immortality Teas which we grow on site. Find them all at https://alfavedic.com​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Follow Alfa Vedic: https://linktr.ee/alfavedic Follow Mike Winner: https://linktr.ee/djmikewinner

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "An Auspicious Day"

Happy new year! As we kick off 2025, the year of the Wood Snake, we are once again sharing afeng shui qi forecast for the month of January 2025! First, we discuss what's going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share how you can make the most of this month's energy in your home through feng shui.Discussed in this episode:-Key dates to look out for this month in the moon's cycle and the Chinese solar term calendar-What to expect this month based on your Chinese zodiac animal-Why this is the right time to find emotional support and heed the call of what fills your heart-How this first month of 2025 might be the perfect time to take stock of all of our blessings and show appreciation for them-Why now is the time to embrace your inner empress!-Our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month's energyand much more!Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Mindful Design School's Annual Energy Reset PackageFind harmony and ease with feng shui in 2025 Year of the Wood Snakeis now OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!Click here to sign upTime stamps for the episode:-[07:38] For the year of Wood Snake: Wild Abundance-[02:55] Introduction-[04:04] Overview for January 2025-[05:41] Solar terms for January 2025-[09:04] Auspicious dates for January 2025-[13:08] The qi of January 2025-[14:35] A tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community-[21:56] Feng shui advice for the monthORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

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Caree A. Banton's book More Auspicious Shores: Barbadian Migration to Liberia, Blackness, and the Making of an African Republic (Cambridge UP, 2019) chronicles the migration of Afro-Barbadians to Liberia. In 1865, 346 Afro-Barbadians fled a failed post-emancipation Caribbean for the independent black republic of Liberia. They saw Liberia as a means of achieving their post-emancipation goals and promoting a pan-Africanist agenda while simultaneously fulfilling their 'civilizing' and 'Christianizing' duties.  Through a close examination of the Afro-Barbadians, Banton provides a transatlantic approach to understanding the political and sociocultural consequences of their migration and settlement in Africa. Banton reveals how, as former British subjects, Afro-Barbadians navigated an inherent tension between ideas of pan-Africanism and colonial superiority. Upon their arrival in Liberia, an English imperial identity distinguished the Barbadians from African Americans and secured them privileges in the Republic's hierarchy above the other group. By fracturing assumptions of a homogeneous black identity, Banton ultimately demonstrates how Afro-Barbadian settlement in Liberia influenced ideas of blackness in the Atlantic World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

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PREVIEW: Conversation with author Rober Cwiklik re the auspicious arrival of the famous General Phil Sheridan and entourage in New Orleans during Christmas and New Year season 1873-1874; and the looming tragedy of the United States Government powerless to halt the rising of  the Jim Crow South. 1879 New Orleans