Archive for September, 2009
As the moon impacts waves and moods, astrologically speaking, the planet Mercury rules communication. Three or four times a year — around once a quarter — Mercury goes retrograde, meaning it appears to travel in reverse direction. When Mercury is in retrograde, any and all forms of transmissions of communication, including the human brain, are prone to a lack of clarity.
Computers, cars, cameras, phones, televisions, radios, satellites, emails, and the Internet can be affected when Mercury is in retrograde. Frustrated complaints rise among peers about technology glitches or unintended messages to the wrong recipient, for instance.
Each year is different on when the retrograde motion occurs, but it lasts up to three weeks with a peak of problems in the middle of its course. Small and seemingly insignificant disruptions show up before the estimated start date of the retrograde action. Even though Astrologists believe communication transmission can be effected while Mercury is in retrograde, NASA scheduled a return mission to study this mysterious planet hoping to capture more information about its magnetosphere.
Mercury Facts According to NASA
NASA MESSENGER’S Mission is scheduled to fly by Mercury on Sept 29th, 2009.
(While Mercury is in Retrograde)
- All planets in our known solar system have magnetic pull except for Venus
- Mercury has no moons
- Rotates around the sun in 88 days
- One of the smallest planets
- Hot, dry and practically airless
- Extreme contrasting temperatures
- Closest to the Sun
As humans of the MESSENGER trip return for a pre-existing plan, it follows the guidelines of the astrological rules of Mercury in Retrograde; It is acceptable to review but it isn’t advised to start anything new, sign any contracts, make a major purchase or commitment as it is highly unlikely it will be followed through with success without re-doing a few times afterwards. As the word retrograde starts with re it is a good reminder of what we should reconsider.
Consider These Words When Dealing with Mercury in Retrograde:
Re-search
Re-consider
Re-peat
Re-wind
Re-flect
Re-do
Re-try
Re-save
Re-discover
Re-evaluate
Re-write
Re-view
Remember two major Astrological signs are ruled by Mercury. The retrograde period may affect these personality types with more intensity for a longer period of time than the usual three-week time frame. Noticeably both exhibit some similar NASA Mercury details such as extreme contrasts. Gemini starts at the beginning of summer and Virgo at the beginning of Fall as temperatures change. Both can be judged like any human as possibly hot, dry, airless and can be confusing to understand.
Mercury Rules These Two High Communication Astrology Signs:
Gemini
Air Sign
Sign of the Twins
Take note of NASA’s fact: Mercury takes 88 days to rotate around the sun.
Socially floating, Talkative, Creatively Entertaining, Imaginative, Generalists, Artistic
Virgos
Earth Sign
Sign of the Virgin
Take note of NASA’s fact: Extreme temperatures and symbolically virgins are often judged as frigid.
Grounded Intellect, Analytical, Practical, Purposeful, Investigative, Points out imperfections
As Astrology and Astronomy were being discovered simultaneously, so was Palmistry. All three overlap elements onto each other. In Palmistry the smallest finger, is marked as Mercury, as NASA says one of the smallest planets. Sizes and shapes are interpreted with communicative traits.
Palmistry – Mercury the Pinkie Finger
Size and shape
Pointed arrow tip – Persuasive
Bulging bubble tip – Bursting with ideas.
Long pinkie that measures near the top of the ring finger – Musically talented
Leaning back away from the palm – Reserved Communicator
Involuntarily it points up when sipping a cup or twitches reflecting inner emotions when trying to stay calm. Jointly, as when Mercury is in retrograde, pain is felt intensely and easily when pulled back.
While Mercury is in retrograde, as usual, folks may look at a deeper message, over-analyze or assume what may not be the real intent. Unplanned events, wrong signals, delay in results are all celestial inconveniences when Mercury is in retrograde. At least it’s something else to blame besides humans. Refrain the possible expensive impulse before contacting the Geek Squad. Pause before pounding the computer keys again. Relax and see the planet pass through its natural cycle in just a few weeks.
*Picture located on NASA website
September 15th, 2009
Korean 100 days celebration Baby fortune game
It’s a customary Korean tradition to hold a big celebration once the baby has lived 100 days. Adopted during times of low infant mortality rate. As an effort to create more unified positive energy towards life, Koreans created a baby fortune game. Different variations and symbolisms have been used, but here are parts of the most common. Monks use similar methods as signs of reincarnated souls recognizing objects.
Directions: Place objects in front of the infant equal distance apart. See which object the child reaches for first. This foretells the baby’s destiny, and innate desires.
String—Long life
Food or chopsticks – Government official
Sword—Military, Warrior
Pencil or book—Scholar
Ruler—Laborer works with hands
Coin—Riches
The featured kit on my site comes with Chinese Astrology information and a Fortune cookie craft ornament.
Korean 100 days celebration Baby fortune game
It’s a customary Korean tradition to hold a big celebration once the baby has lived 100 days. This game was adopted during times of low infant mortality rate. As an effort to create more unified positive energy towards life, Koreans created a baby fortune game. Different variations and symbolisms have been used, but here are parts of the most common. Monks use similar methods as signs of reincarnated souls recognizing objects.
Directions: Place objects in front of the infant equal distance apart. See which object the child reaches for first. This foretells the baby’s destiny and innate desires.
Because Koreans celebrate the mark of 100 days of life, it is required to add a year when saying how old you truly are. For example, if you say you are 20 years old, it would be expected for you to say you are 21 years old.
Many still follow Chinese Astrology. Chinese New Year is celebrated mid January for almost a month. It is believed each of the twelve animal representations influence the child’s future as well.
String—Long life
Food or chopsticks – Government official
Sword—Military, Warrior
Pencil or book—Scholar
Ruler—Laborer works with hands
Coin—Riches
Many children are traditionally dressed for special occasions in old folk costumes called Hanboks. Girls wear a high Imperial waist full dress shimmered with multi-colored striped sleeves. These colors include the same colors in the Korean Flag or the tricolor Taeguk triple Ying Yang symbol. Colors include: Red representing Heaven, Blue representing Earth, Yellow for Man, and may also include green for health. Boys wear puffy light pants, a thick colored sash belt, and a long sleeve shirt with a cross over top. They may wear a long colorful overcoat in the same cross over chest shirt pattern. Both attires are very similar to cultural bride and groom attire.
Boys and girls may be dressed in black embellished hats. Predominate colors of the body of the outfits are usually solid colors. The brighter and more elaborate accents the higher class it represents. Other dresses may be plain and light or even as simple as black and white with a few embroidered pictures of nature or symbols. Mostly flowers and birds are used as birds are a sign of good news. Layers of clothes provide the full billowy effect and functional ease of removing pieces for comfort. Linen and silk are used to allow the body to breath naturally.
Koreans celebrate National Children’s day on May 5th.
- Buy your kit today! Treasure and remember along the way.
- Use at baby showers to see if the blinded folded mother senses or receives signals from her baby while picking up an object out of a bag or hat.
- Use at first birthdays.
- It’s sure an unusual oriental piece you can use over an over again.
- Introduce a new Eastern Asian game to your party mix!
- Send it as a gift to Oriental piece collectors or culturally interested persons
- New moms love it as a keepsake.
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September 2nd, 2009
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September 1st, 2009
English is a hard language to learn with variety of versions then add adoptive words from other countries. Then there is sarcasm, tone of voice, and body language to decipher.
Two triple meaning words are What and Huh. Not only are they open ended probing for more information, but also what exactly does the listener want? Did they not hear the speaker or not understand or a statement of astonishment?
Tidbit: Interrogation tactic training may interpret this as avoiding or misdirecting.
Growing up with a non-native English speaker, a traditional Korean housewife mother, I face challenges of culture clashes. Often times, when I asked ‘What?’ she simply repeats the same words or would say in chopped up English, “Yah, can you beweeb dat?” Translation: “Yah, can you believe that?” Her other half, a career military man, did not appreciate the rude ‘Huh?’. Moving on I took on Sign Language, Spanish, and Korean.
No one really likes to repeat himself or herself. If after repeating the same exact statement a couple of times, try a different approach. Use different words to express yourself. Use more details
Instead of using What when essentially you simply didn’t hear them:
- I’m sorry I didn’t hear you, can you say that again?
- You can blame distance, voice direction, and or phone connections.
If you did not understand the person try phrases such as:
- Can you give me more details, I didn’t quite understand.
- Tell me more of what you’re trying to say?
If the person seems to get frustrated and offended, offer reassurance:
- I’m truly interested in what you have to say please explain more..
Avoid using the word ‘Huh’ as this can be interpreted as immature, disrespectful and unprofessional in many cultures including American society.
September 1st, 2009
