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RARE Pra Somdej Gao Arahant. A holy powder Buddha amulet blended with many types of holy materials, Pong Viset Ha Pragaan (5 kinds of holy powder), and powder crushed from bones and ashes after cremations of the bodies of 9 Arhats of the Thai Forest Tradition (the Kammaṭṭhāna Tradition), and their hair of the heads. In the back is with an imprint of a Yant Mongkut Pra Buddha Chao (The Crown of Buddha Holy Cabalistic Writings). Made by Mulanithi Lohk Tip Charity Foundation in BE 2538 (CE 1995) with 3 Blessing/Consecration Ceremonies.

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"Relics come from masters who have devoted their entire lifetime to spiritual practices that are dedicated to the welfare of all. Every part of their body and relics carries positive energy to inspire goodness."

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BEST FOR: This amulet has a tendency to draw positive energy. Rom Yen Pen Suk (happiness, longevity with wealth & prosperity by the power of 9 Arhats). Metta Maha Niyom (it helps bring loving, caring, and kindness, and compassion from people all around you to you), Maha Larp (it brings Lucky Wealth / wealth fetching), Garn Ngan Gao Na (it helps get ahead in your career), Kam Koon Duang Chata Mai Hai Tok Tam (it has power to change your destiny to the best). Klawklad Plodpai (it brings safety, and pushes you away from all danger), Kongkraphan (it makes you invulnerable to all weapon attack), Maha-ut (it stops gun from shooting at you), and Kaa Kaai Dee (it helps tempt your customers to buy whatever you are selling, and it helps attract new customers and then keep them coming back. And Ponggan Poot-pee pee-saat Kunsai Mondam Sa-niat jan-rai Sat Meepit (it helps ward off evil spirit, demon, bad ghost, bad omen, bad spell, curse, accursedness, black magic, misfortune, doom, and poisonous animals). And this amulet helps protect you from manipulators, backstabbers, and toxic people.

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ARHAT or ARAHANT

In Buddhism, an arhat (Sanskrit) or arahant (Pali) is one who has gained insight into the true nature of existence and has achieved nirvana. Mahayana Buddhist traditions have used the term for people far advanced along the path of Enlightenment, but who may not have reached full Buddhahood.

The understanding of the concept has changed over the centuries, and varies between different schools of Buddhism and different regions. A range of views on the attainment of arhats existed in the early Buddhist schools. The Sarvāstivāda, Kāśyapīya, Mahāsāṃghika, Ekavyāvahārika, Lokottaravāda, Bahuśrutīya, Prajñaptivāda, and Caitika schools all regarded arhats as imperfect in their attainments compared to buddhas.

Mahayana Buddhist teachings urge followers to take up the path of a bodhisattva, and to not fall back to the level of arhats and śrāvakas. The arhats, or at least the senior arhats, came to be widely regarded by Theravada buddhists as "moving beyond the state of personal freedom to join the Bodhisattva enterprise in their own way".

Mahayana Buddhism regarded a group of Eighteen Arhats (with names and personalities) as awaiting the return of the Buddha as Maitreya, while other groupings of 6, 8, 16, 100, and 500 also appear in tradition and Buddhist art, especially in East Asia called luohan or lohan. They may be seen as the Buddhist equivalents of the Christian saint, apostles or early disciples and leaders of the faith.

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CONTENTS OF THE AMULET

At-tì Taat (bone fragments after being cremated), Ang-kaan Taat (flesh of the body after being cremated), Gaysa (hairs of the head), and Chanmark (sundried betel nuts after chewing) of 9 Arhats of the Thai Forest Tradition (the Kammaṭṭhāna Tradition), and also disciples of Pra Archan Mun Bhuridatta Thera, and Luang Phu Sao Kantasīlo namely;

1)Pra Archan Mun Bhuridatta Thera, the founder of the Thai Forest Tradition (the Kammaṭṭhāna Tradition)

2)Luang Phu Waen Suchinno of Wat Doi Mae Pang

3)Luang Phu Kaao Analyo of Wat Tam Klong Pain

4)Luang Phu Chah Supattho of Wat Nong Pa Pong

5)Luang Phu Doon A-tulo of Wat Buraparam

6)Luang Phu Sam A-ginchano of Wat Pa Tri Wivek

7)Luang Phu Buapa Panyapaso of Wat Pa Pra Satit

8)Luang Phu Sim Buddhacha of Wat Tam Paa Plong

9)Luang Phu Si Chantasiri of Wat Tam Khao Boonnak

And various kinds of sacred materials for instance;

- Pong Viset Ha Pragaan (5 kinds of holy powder)

- Pong Wan Roi Padd (countless kinds of sacred plant/herb powder)

- Earth taken from holy places related to life of Buddha

- Powder crushed from Bodhi Tree leaves taken from the one that Buddha sat under and attained Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya

- Leklai (Mystical Iron Ore)

- Rae Koh Lan (mystical iron ore from Koh Lan Island)

- Rae Mekkapat (bluish alloy of many minerals)

- Joss stick ashes taken after burning, and offering to holy Buddha Statues in Thailand

- Holy powder made by Somdej Pra Buddhachan Toh of Wat Rakang

- Din Kakyayak (sacred earth from the South of Thailand) used for making Pra Bodhisattva Luang Phu Tuad amulets

- Sundried flower pollen after offering to Guru Monks.

WITH 3 BLESSING CEREMONIES

1)At Bodh Maha-ut, an only one exit and entrance temple building, Wat Indraram, Samut Songkhram Province

2)At Pra Ruang Rochanarit Temple Building, Wat Pra Pathom Chedi, Nakhon Pathom Province, blessed by 9 Guru Monks namely;

- Luang Phor Uttama of Wat Wang Wiwekaram

- Luang Phor Pern of Wat Bang Pra

- Luang Phor Lamyai of Wat Tung Latya

- Luang Phor Yot of Wat Kaew Chareon

- Luang Phor Ya of Wat Ta Kham

- Luang Phu Yam of Wat Sam Ngam

- Luang Phor Sawai of Wat Preedaram

- Luang Phor Poon of Wat Pai Lom

- Luang Phor Sa-nga of Wat Nong Muuang

3)The Blessing Ceremony, blessed by 22 Guru Monks of the Thai Forest Tradition (the Kammaṭṭhāna Tradition), and disciples of Pra Archan Mun Bhuridatta Thera, for instance;

- Luang Phu Ngohn Sorayo of Wat Pra Buddhabaat Khao Ruuak

- Luang Phu Lord Pamotitoh of Wat Siri Kammalavas (Wat Mai Sena)

- Luang Phu Kampong Tissaso of Wat Tam Kok Duu

- Luang Phu Gi Thammattamo of Wat Pa Sanamchai

- Luang Phu Tonn of Wat Si Apaiyawan

- Luang Phu Boonpeng Gassapo of Wat Pa Wiwektham

- Luang Phu Chanta Tavaro of Wat Pa Khao Noi, and others…

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Pra Archan Mun Phurithatto

Pra Archan Mun Bhuridatta Thera was a Thai bhikkhu from Isan region who is credited, along with his mentor, Pra Archan Sao Kantasīlo, with establishing the Thai Forest Tradition or "Kammaṭṭhāna tradition" that subsequently spread throughout Thailand and to several countries abroad.

Biography

Pra Archan Mun was born in Baan Kham Bong, a farming village in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Isan.

Ordained as a monk in 1893, he spent the remainder of his life wandering through Thailand, Burma, and Laos, dwelling for the most part in the forest, engaged in the practice of meditation. He attracted an enormous following of students and, together with his teacher, Sao Kantasīlo (1861–1941) established the Thai Forest Tradition (the kammaṭṭhāna tradition) that subsequently spread throughout Thailand and to several countries abroad. He died at Wat Suddhavasa, Sakon Nakhon Province.

Forest meditation

Pra Archan Mun's mode of practice was solitary and strict. He followed the vinaya (monastic discipline) faithfully, and also observed many of what are known as the 13 classic dhutanga (ascetic) practices, such as living off alms food, wearing robes made of cast-off rags, dwelling in the forest and eating only one meal a day. Monks following this tradition are known as thudong, the Thai pronunciation of this Pali word.

Searching out secluded places in the wilds of Thailand and Laos, he avoided the responsibilities of settled monastic life and spent long hours of the day and night in meditation. In spite of his reclusive nature, he attracted a large following of students willing to put up with the hardships of forest life in order to study with him.

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Pong Viset Ha Pragaan (5 kinds of Holy Powder)

A Pra Somdej amulet MUST contain Pong Viset Ha Pragaan (5 kinds of Holy Powder), and the Pong Viset Ha Pragaan is the COMPONENTS of the following 18 sacred materials:-

1)Din Sor Pong, marly limestone powder.

2)Poon Pleuak hoi, tabby is a type of concrete made by burning oyster shells to create lime, then mixing it with water, sand, ash and broken oyster shells.

3)Din Jet Phong, earth taken from 7 forests where deposit of salts and other minerals are. A mineral lick (also known as a salt lick) is a place where animals can go to lick essential mineral nutrients from a deposit of salts and other minerals. Din Jet Phong is believed to have the force of temptation and distraction.

4)Din Jet Ta, earth taken from 7 bus/boat/railways destination terminals. Thais believe that these areas filled with lovers’ mind power while waiting for one their love one to come homes.

5)Din Lak Muang Jet Lak, earth taken from 7 Holy City Pillars at Holy Pillar Shrines in Thailand that guarded by angels and devas. City Pillars are believed to accumulate the power/energy of protection, prosperity and abundance.

6)Kee Thoop Sai Tain Bucha Pra, joss stick ashes, and candle wicks after offering to Holy Buddha Statues.

7)Dok Galong, powder crushed from sundried snowy orchid tree flowers. The snowy orchid tree flower is believed to have the force of passion.

8)Yod Sawas, powder crushed from sundried young leaves of Guilandina bonduc, commonly known as grey nicker, nicker bean, fever nut or knicker nut. Yod Sawas is believed to have the force of passion and temptation.

9)Yod Ruck Son, powder crushed from sundried double crown flowers. Yod Ruck Son is believed to have the force of love and care.

10)Kee Klai Say-ma, powder crushed from stains, sundried mosses and lichens taken from important temple boundary marking stones. Kee Klai Say-ma is believed to accumulate energy of guarding angles.

11)Kee Klai Pratuu Wang, powder crushed from stains, sundried mosses and lichens taken from gates of the ancient Royal Palaces. Kee Klai Pratuu Wang is believed to accumulate energy of guarding angles.

12)Kee Klai Sao Ta-lung Chang-peuuak, powder crushed from stains, sundried mosses and lichens taken from Royal white elephant hitching Posts. Kee Klai Sao Ta-lung Chang-peuuak is believed to accumulate energy of Devas.

13)Ton Rat-cha-preuk, saw dust of Golden Shower Tree is believed to have force of auspicious omens.

14)Ton Chaiya Preuk, saw dust of Cassia javanica Tree, also known as Java cassia, pink shower, apple blossom tree and rainbow shower tree, is believed to have force of auspicious omens.

15)Phu Ruam Jai, powder crushed from sundried Betel Vine leaves, those leaves were taken from engagement tray presented during a wedding ceremony to the bride’s parents. Phu Ruam Jai is believed to have power of family unity, support, relationship and happiness.

16)Phu Song Hang, powder crushed from sundried Wild Betel leaves that have double tips. Phu Song Hang is believed to have power of Metta Maha Niyom (gaining loving, caring, kindness and compassion from people all around).

17)Bor Nam Jet Ros, water taken from 7 wells, and water in each well has a taste and not all 7 wells taste the same. Taste is subjective and influenced by the water source, and minerals in them. Bor Nam Jet Ros is believed to have power of Pra Mae Kongka, the mythical Goddess of Water and Rivers.

18)Din Sor Viset or Sila Thikhun, powder of calcite stone, calcite is believed having the ability to amplify and cleanse energy, as well as clear and balance the chakras. It can also absorb and transform negative energy. Calcite is a crystal that calms the mind and enhances mental clarity, and it also connects the emotions with the intellect.

THE FIRST PROCESS (Sang Pong / the preparation of holy materials)

After 18 materials are crushed in fine powder, and then added holy powder, water from 7 wells, and plaster cement as binder. The resultant putty was then rolled into cylinders or slender sticks and dried. During the mixing process of these holy materials, the rituals were performed, the offerings were presented to Buddha, Holy Guru Monks, Devas, Masters (teachers), and holy spirits. The ceremonies were held in the temple buildings in front of the Principle Buddha Statue, and monks were saying sermons to invite Buddha, Holy Guru Monks, Devas, Masters (teachers), and holy spirits to bless on the holy powders. And the ritual of spirit possession is performed, a monk who roll the putty into cylinders or slender sticks his body will be controlled by holy spirits, ghosts of departed master or guru monk or devas.

THE SECOND PROCESS (Kiang Pong Lop Pong / drawing formulas of holy cabalistic writings, and then erase them).

After the sticks of powder are dried, then process of making Pong Viset Ha Pragaan begins. The monk will draw formulas of holy cabalistic writings on a chalkboard made of a sheet of mudstone. The formulas are written accordingly to the ancient scriptures, and while drawing them, the monk must say sermons and prayers to invite the power of Buddha, Devas, and holy ghosts of departed master or guru monk to accumulate their power in the molecule of the powder. At the end of each writing, monk will then erase the formulas of cabalistic writings, and keep the chalk dust in a container for further making Buddha amulets.

The Pong Viset Ha Pragaan must be made orderly, beginning with 1)Pong Pattamang, 2)Pong Itthijay, 3)Pong Maharaj, 4)Pong Buddhakhun, and 5)Pong Tri Nisinghe.

The first holy powder or the precursor to make Pong Viset Ha Pragaan is Pong Pattamang Holy Powder by drawing the formulas of Pattamang cabalistic writings with sermons and prayers. After the completion of Pong Pattamang Holy Powder, it will be divided into 2 parts, one as “Pong Pattamang”, and another one is for making of the next Pong Itthijay Holy Powder. Then returning to the first process of making the chalk sticks and then follow the second process to drawn Itthijay cabalistic writings with sermons and prayers, and keep repeating the processes for the next 3 holy powders.

THE POWER OF PONG VISET HA PRAGAAN (5 kinds of Holy Powders)

1)Pong Pattamang Holy Powder is believed to have magic power of Kongkraphan Chatrie (it makes you invulnerable to all weapon attack), Maha-ut (it stops gun from shooting at you), Kambang Longhon Hai-tua (it makes you invisible in the eyes of the enemies), and Ponggan Poot-pee pee-saat Kunsai Mondam Sat Meepit (it helps ward off evil spirit, demon, bad ghost, bad omen, bad spell, curse and black magic, and poisonous animals).

2)Pong Itthijay Holy Powder, it was made from Pong Pattamang believed to have magic power of Metta Maha Niyom (it helps bring loving, caring, and kindness, and compassion from people all around you to you), and curing and preventing all diseases.

3)Pong Maharaj Holy Powder, it was made from Pong Itthijay believed to have magic power of Klawklad Plodpai (it brings safety, and pushes you away from all danger), Metta Maha Niyom (it helps bring loving, caring, and kindness, and compassion from people all around you to you), and Ponggan Kunsai Mondam (it keeps you away from bad spell, curse and black magic).

4)Pong Buddhakhun Holy Powder, it was made from Pong Maharaj believed to have magic power of Metta Maha Niyom (it helps bring loving, caring, and kindness, and compassion from people all around you to you), Kambang Longhon Hai-tua (it makes you invisible in the eyes of the enemies), and Sador (it helps unlock all bad spells, and lift the curses).

5)Pong Tri Nisinghe Holy Powder, it was made from Pong Buddhakhun believed to have magic power of Metta Maha Niyom (it helps bring loving, caring, and kindness, and compassion from people all around you to you), Ponggan Poot-pee pee-saat Kunsai Mondam Sat Meepit (it helps ward off evil spirit, demon, bad ghost, bad omen, bad spell, curse and black magic, and poisonous animals). Klawklad Plodpai (it brings safety, and pushes you away from all danger), and curing and preventing all diseases.

WRITTEN BY HADES CHAN / w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / h a d e s c h a n H K

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Yant Mongkut Pra Buddha Chao

Yant Mongkut Pra Buddha Chao (The Crown of Buddha Holy Cabalistic Writings), it was once popular among Thai men to have it in the middle of their scalps and covered it with hair. The Yant Mongkut Pra Buddha Chao is believed to have power of “Buddha Khun Krop Jakgrawan” which means it provides protection of all danger, peril, catastrophe and disaster without limits. Metta Maha Niyom (it helps make people love you, and be nice to you), Kongkraphan (it makes you invulnerable to all weapon attack), Maha-ut (it stops gun from shooting at you), and Ponggan Poot-pee pee-saat Kunsai Mondam Sa-niat jan-rai Sat Meepit (it helps ward off evil spirit, demon, bad ghost, bad omen, bad spell, curse, accursedness, black magic, misfortune, doom, and poisonous animals).

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DIMENSION: 3.40 cm high / 2.40 cm wide / 0.60 cm thick

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orbemnews · 3 years

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The Perseverance of New York City’s Wildflowers In Williamsburg, on a seven-acre park by the East River, spring will soon unfurl in blue blossoms. Cornflowers are always the first to bloom in the pollinator meadow of Marsha P. Johnson State Park, a welcome sign to bees and people that things are beginning to thaw. On Monday, the meadow got its annual mow-down, its grasses trimmed to six inches to make way for springtime blooms. “The mow-down encourages this rebirth and regrowth,” said Leslie Wright, the city’s regional director of the state park system. If New York City has a warm spring, the cornflowers may open up by late April, eventually followed by orange frills of butterfly milkweed, purple spindly bee balm and yolk-yellow, black-eyed Susans that also inhabit the meadow — hardy species that can weather the salty spray that confronts life on the waterfront. Not all of these flowers are native to New York, or even North America, but they have sustained themselves long enough to become naturalized. These species pose little threat to native wildlife, unlike more domineering introduced species such as mugwort, an herb with an intrepid rhizome system. Although cornflowers herald springtime now, they were not here hundreds of years ago, before colonizers forcibly displaced the Lenape people from their ancestral land of Lenapehoking, which encompasses New Jersey, Delaware and parts of Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New York State. The Lenape knew spring by another bloom: white tufts of flowers from the serviceberry tree, which powder its branches like snow in April. Today, serviceberries still bloom in Brooklyn, in both Prospect Park and John Paul Jones Park. A wildflower can refer to any flowering plant that was not cultivated, intentionally planted or given human aid, yet it still managed to grow and bloom. This is one of several definitions offered by the plant ecologist Donald J. Leopold in Andrew Garn’s new photo book “Wildflowers of New York City,” and one that feels particularly suited to the city and its many transplants. Mr. Garn did not intend for “Wildflowers of New York City” to be a traditional field guide for identifying flowers. Rather, his reverent portraits invite us to delight in the beauty of flowers that we more often encounter in a sidewalk crack than in a bouquet. “They all share a beauty of form and function that offers testimony to the glory of survival in the big city,” Mr. Garn writes. He asks us to stop and consider the sprouts we might pass every day and appreciate them not just for their beauty, but also for their ability to thrive. More than 2,000 species of plants are found in New York City, more than half of which are naturalized, Mr. Garn writes. Some were imported for their beauty; ornate shrubs such as the buttercup winterhazel, star magnolia and peegee hydrangea all reached North America for the first time in a single shipment to the Parsons & Sons Nursery in Flushing in 1862. Others came as stowaways, as the writer Allison C. Meier notes in the book’s introduction. In the 19th century, the botanist Addison Brown scoured the heaps of discarded ballast — earth and stones that weighed down ships — by city docks for unfamiliar blossoms, as he noted in an 1880 issue of the Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club. During one July jaunt to Gowanus in Brooklyn, Mr. Brown noted purple sprouts of sticky nightshade, a plant native to South America. He also found violet tendrils of the welted thistle, native to Europe and Asia. The welted thistle did not successfully outgrow the ballast heap to take root in New York City, but sticky nightshade has stuck around. Marsha P. Johnson State Park, which sits on a 19th-century shipping dock and former garbage transfer station, is no stranger to ballast. The docks imported flour, sugar and many other goods until operations ceased in 1983. The state bought the land and, in 2007, reopened the site as East River State Park. In February of 2020, Gov. Andrew Cuomo renamed the park after the activist Marsha P. Johnson, one of the central figures of the Stonewall riots and a co-founder of Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries with the activist Sylvia Rivera. Ms. Johnson, who died in 1992 of undetermined causes, would have turned 75 in August 2020. In January, the state parks department unveiled a proposed $14 million redesign of the park featuring a thermoplastic mural of rainbow stripes and flowers, reported the Brooklyn Paper. Although the state promised to consult with the city’s LGBTQ community, members of Ms. Johnson’s family and the trans community were not consulted and have criticized the proposal. Local residents created a petition — titled “Stop the plastic park!” — for real flowers and natural landscaping instead of the harsh colors of the thermoplastic mural. In response to the outcry, the state is holding workshops in March and April for the public to offer input on the redesign. “I have candles lit always for Marsha and Sylvia, but I’m praying especially hard now that we get a plan that includes lots of flowers,” said Mariah Lopez, the executive director of Strategic Trans Alliance for Radical Reform, or STARR, an advocacy group. Ms. Johnson was known for wearing crowns of fresh flowers that she would arrange from leftover blooms and discarded daffodils from the flower district in Manhattan, where she often slept. In one photo, Ms. Johnson wears a crown of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, frilly tulips, statice and baby’s breath. Although cumulous clusters of baby’s breath are now a staple of floral arrangements, the species is a wildflower native to central and Eastern Europe. Ms. Lopez and STARR have criticized a proposal for a new $70 million beach scheduled to be built on Gansevoort Peninsula, near waterfronts where Ms. Rivera once lived and Ms. Johnson died. In its place, she suggests a memorial garden for Ms. Johnson, Ms. Rivera and other transgender people. “We will never feed enough people, we will never plant enough flowers, never be good enough to honor Sylvia and Marsha,” Ms. Lopez said. “They cared too much, even when no one cared for them.” Ms. Lopez, who grew up on the Upper West Side near a sooty smokestack, has always longed for more green spaces in the city. Her dream of the park includes a range of verdant and functional spaces: a paved area where people can vogue and hold rallies, a flower garden in tribute to Ms. Johnson, a greenhouse and an apiary for bees. “You can never have enough bees,” Ms. Lopez said. “They aren’t there to sting you. They’re minding their business.” Parts of Marsha P. Johnson State Park will remain closed for construction until June, when the native plantings meadow will be in fuller bloom, replete with the sunny heart-shaped petals of evening primrose, urchin-like heads of purple coneflowers and the drooping red bells of columbine. In late summer, buttery clumps of goldenrod will follow suit. Soon, the garden will also be abuzz with bees, beetles, moths, butterflies and other pollinators. There are several tunneled beehouses, designed to attract native solitary bees, such as carpenter bees, and offer them rest after imbibing nearby nectar. Unlike bumblebees, carpenter bees have no queens or worker castes. In some carpenter bee species, females nest in groups, living alongside their daughters or other adult female bees. The redesign of the park will add a new fence around the meadow, as well as interpretive signs about the pollinators who depend on its wildflowers. “What would happen if there were no bees in the world?” Ms. Wright, the city’s regional director of the state park system, wondered aloud. “We have to protect them. That’s what the function of this sweet little meadow is.” She added that the bees will come when the cornflowers bloom, in warmer, bluer months. Source link Orbem News #citys #Perseverance #Wildflowers #York

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ohitssundrop · 4 years

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Every time we visit Devins family we end our last day with breakfast with Garn. It’s so sweet to see her and Devin. They’re definitely each other’s favorite person. ❤️ #familyvisits #Christmastime #breakfastwithGarn #favoritethings #tradition (at Ol' South Pancake House) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6qjKycB2Fa/?igshid=p4zkrdg0v3cj

#familyvisits #christmastime #breakfastwithgarn #favoritethings #tradition

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butchedyke · 4 years

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1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15!

migzzzz 🥰🥰🥰

1. favourite place in your country?

literally like. anywhere except adelaide. but i do love melbourne and the gold coast although i haven't been to either for like,,, 5+ years now

3. does your country have access to sea?

we are in fact girt by sea according to official sources! but yeah something like 90%? maybe more of us? live on the coast it's p sick

5. favourite song in your native language?

i mean my native language is english bc i'm a white australian but in terms of favourite australian songs, it's probably:

truly madly deeply - savage garden

run to paradise - choirboys

live it up - mental as anything

7. three words from your native language that you like the most?

again it's english but we DO have horrid slang and i'm partial to servo, shitcunt, and my favourite phrase "i'm garn kmart wanna come?"

9. which of your neighbouring countries would you like to visit most/know best?

already answered but new zealand!

11. favourite native writer/poet?

andy griffiths is the face of my childhood and i hope my parents still have the picture of me meeting him that was in the paper when i was like 7

13. does your country (or family) have any specific superstitions or traditions that might seem strange to outsiders?

none that i can think of? most of our weird seeming childhood lessons are bc of actual existing wildlife. again tho this is from a white australian so i can only speak for certain people

15. a saying, joke, or hermetic meme that only people from your country will get?

i'm going to answer this with something different each time, this round let's go with the dialect wars. it's potato scallop and victorians don't have rights. that's it.

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sillysilje · 5 years

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The Ramm sweater is finished and I couldn’t be happier! The raglan decreases were so fun, and I love the detail it added. 🧡 I’m currently at @twistedyarnshop picking up yarn for my next project, a traditional #mariusgenser by request from my husband. This gloomy summer weather we’re having here is making me want to knit all the cozy things! this sweater was knitted in @raumagarn Finull and the pattern can be found in the book Ruter og lus. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #strikking #strikketøy #strikketøj #strikketerapi #rammgenser #ruteroglus #tradisjon #tradisjonstrikk #knittersofinstagram #knitting #knittingaddict #knittinglove #norwegianknitting #norwegianknitters #norsk #handmade #diy #hobby #craft #yarn #yarns #garn #cozy #koselig #strikkekos #hygge #norsktradisjon #koftestrikk #ravelry (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Eqo-npMiR/?igshid=wpsotmz7cjjh

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illegalastrology111 · 5 years

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LUCKY STARS 2019

Planet: Jupiter Sign: Sagittarius Date: November 8th 2018 - December 2nd 2019

ARIES

With Jupiter in your house of expansion, good luck, travel, opportunity, study, optimism and freedom, you are benefited with an especially positive cycle to reach beyond your current limits, to excel. Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius and the 9th house its natural “home”. Therefore, you can’t make excuses about not being given the chance to make big things happen this year.

The more you have the “eyes to see” potential at your disposal, the more successful you’ll be. Taking up a course of study to enhance your talents wouldn’t be a bad idea either, in conjunction with travel, reaching out to meet new people, especially form other cultures, will bring opportunity of some kind .Legal matters could also come to the forefront this year either from you or others, but you will be involved for sure.

At the same time you may decide to move abroad or at least to a new location, further away from you current place of living. Think very carefully before you do this, especially during Jupiter retrograde, April 10th - August 11th. Use this cycle to contemplate your next move but not to actually put it into action, until Jupiter moves forward.

Once Jupiter moves into your 10th house of career, goals, ambition, authority and power, December 2nd, you should be ready for recognition to come your way, assuming you’ve made the right moves up to this point. During this Jupiter transit, career change is likely. But more about that later.

Ultimately you must have faith in Self and believe the impossible can be made possible, courtesy of Jupiter in Sagittarius, Yes, the sky is the limit.

TAURUS

The good fortune of the Jupiter/Sagittarius transit will only happen if you make a concerted effort to get rid of people, situations and things that are holding you back from growing, learning and overall progress. The past still haunts you in some capacity, keeping you bound by tradition, habits and certain behaviors. Because Jupiter falls in the house of joint financial partnerships, karma, the past, the hidden, secret enemies, endings, the occult, destruction, rejuvenation and regeneration, you must tread with extreme care when dealing with others. Jupiter will “shine a light” on secret enemies. You must pay very close attention to them and jealous friends who harbor resentment, waiting for you to fail with your ambitions or make mistakes. First you must assess whether or not people new and old have your best interests at heart and avoid giving them qualities they don’t have. You should be able to see and know who these individuals are as Jupiter is a “magnifying glass” highlighting strengths/weaknesses, the good/bad.

During this Jupiter cycle, you should be focused on making vast changes in job, hone, friends, lifestyle and commitments, Plus there will be new people coming into your life to help and support, just choose with care.

For Taurus the best will manifest if you’re able to have an introspective reevaluation of Self and your intentions past, present and future. A retreat, fixing ip the home, repairing and restoring Self and things around you will help to generate positive energy for good luck and prosperity to come to fruition. Bear in mind, Karmic debts will need to be paid from you or from others this year and financial dealings that weren’t honest or forthright, dealt with. Best advice - learn your life lessons, so you don’t have to repeat them.

GEMINI

Contractual agreements, partnerships, the public, open enemies, legal issues are the highlight of Jupiter’s benevolence, for better or worse. First, unique creative abilities at your disposal have the potential to bring success when presented to the public, the right way. How you choose to interact on this level will determine the outcome. In addition any legal matters begun during this cycle are likely to become public and not stay hidden and could expand to include a lot of other people. Truth, honesty, proof and evidence will be key factors in whether you win or lose.

Bear in mind that any project/plan you embark upon, has potential for success if all the necessary pieces have been put together with care and attention. If you treat others with kindness and respect they will return the same back to you and be willing to help where needed.

Long-term partnerships/relationships will also fare well this year if there is mutual understanding between you and your partner and you both continue to listen/communicate as much as possible. If you’re not sure about something it’s best to ask and not assume.

Jupiter also bestows its positive energy in the form of protection where needed, as long as you’re on the right side of Natural Law. If you pay attention and avoid being the “ostrich with its head in the sand”, this particular Jupiter cycle will run daily smoothly.

CANCER

Day to day employment is the area Jupiter will highlight the most. Now is the time to consider career change or at least job change . You can do better, if you could just see beyond what’s in front of you and stop settling for less than you deserve. Look for a job that serves your needs and not just your employers. Something connected to travel, teaching, health, animals, health/well-being, writing are other areas to look into. If you’re really honest with Self you know it’s time to move on.

Health is also another area to pay attention to in particular diet/digestion. There’s a strong possibility you could put on excess weight with Jupiter in this area of life too. Jupiter expands, so you could find yourself eating too much of the wrong foods if you’re not careful.

Spiritual health is also something to be aware of, which could help you have a clear picture of what exactly you want to to do for work/money. Meditation, yoga, Tai-chi, or similar modalities are things to look into as well.

This Jupiter cycle is a year of remarkable ideas, meeting new people, a time to figure things out and come to a better understanding with Self and others. Contracts will need to be signed this year at some point, so you need to know exactly what it is you’re getting into and should ask the right person if you don’t know. Now is when you should map and plan your way forward with a journal by your side to write down the abundance of thoughts and ideas flowing your way. A year to act and not get caught up in just talking.

LEO

With Jupiter in your house of risk, pleasure, childhood, creativity, ego and happiness, highlighting the best and worst of each character trait, you must be careful that the so-called good advice of people who claim to have your best interests at heart doesn’t lead you astray. The tendency to take risks that do more harm than good is very high, so this is a cycle where self-awareness would really help to keep you out of trouble. Ego massage will be prominent, used as means for others to get you to do what they want. Success will come from being very picky and choosy of whom you allow into your “inner circle”.

Jupiter has the potential to bring opportunities to increase finances, travel, the chance to achieve your goals and desires. Over-indulgence or going to extremes should be avoided at all costs.

Creativity is also another area in which to excel during this transit. If you can strive to increase current knowledge or learn a new talent, the rewards will be more than abundant. Jupiter in this house magnifies your special abilities, especially ones you’ve carried with you since childhood. Don’t be afraid to put them to good use.

Lack of faith in Self is the thing to confront. To be more empowered, with a knowingness that you have latent qualities/talents waiting to be “tapped into”. If you can muster the courage to leave behind people and situations that do little to bring positive energy into your life, the Universe will bring the luck you need to excel.

When Jupiter retrogrades, April 10th - August 11th, introspection is required of Self and what you’ve accomplished so far. Look for weaknesses that you can change during this four month cycle and also how far you’ve come. Maybe all that is required is for you to have a different approach of doing things differently, but either way, make use of this “downtime” to get things in order.

This year, Leo should avoid taking unnecessary risks without thinking things through or understanding exactly what you’re getting Self into.

VIRGO

Jupiter urges Virgo in the direction of expanding prosperity consciousness, in order for new financial opportunities to pour in. First your foundation of life needs to be altered, changed and restructured as much as possible. Wherever there is stagnation growth and expansion must occur, at least if you want certain hopes and wishes to come to fruition. Opportunities to travel, get involved in literary, publishing, working away from the home base, will present themselves throughout the Jupiter cycle. During the retrograde cycle, dealings with family issues and re-organizing your home will be the focus, making improvements where you can, that will, in the not too distant future, make room for new opportunities, people etc.to come into your life.

Throughout the year women will feature prominently. Whether these opportunities are good or not so good, you have to explore them to find out and at the same time learn how to use your instincts and discernment.

Family will also be in the spotlight. You can expect many changes to happen as a result of this Jupiter transit. Good luck could also come through these changes.

As mentioned earlier, prosperity consciousness plays an important part on how things go for the rest of the year. If you can see beyond your comfort zone, that there’s good luck and good fortune in taking a “leap of faith” into the unknown, understanding/believing the Universe is really abundant, doors will open and your life will most definitely be better off by the end of the year.

LIBRA

Wealth of mind, body, spirit and Soul will garner remarkable ideas, which in turn will bring opportunity and good fortune during 2019. Every idea you have is worth something, but needs to be guided towards the right direction for rewards to be reaped. Jupiter is also the sign of protection, therefore all your business. projects and plans must be adequately protected to avoid them being “taken” by others.

The house that Jupiter is in, the third house, represents communication, short journeys, siblings, relatives, neighbors, business, projects, plans and ideas and study. Some areas will feature more than others, but all will play their part in your good luck this year.

The question is, how are you going to reap financial reward from the ideas you have. There will be many chances provided to you for this to happen, however, it’s up to you to decide which one will be the most beneficial. New people will come into your life to help you too, even if only for a brief moment. This is the transit for you to figure things out carefully, understand your own motivations/intentions and that of others.

As communication is very much a focal point, writing things down, being in touch with people consistently is an important aspect of your success. Poor communication or lack of it, could result in a missed opportunity, therefore a good reason to make sure this is an important factor for you to remember, Dreams could be vivid, especially while Jupiter is retrograde, April 10th - August 11th, because this is an internal cycle, one of going back and over things already done. Some of the information you receive can be used immediately, some of it later. You’ll know which insights are for immediate action, because they’ll make the most sense.

Ultimately, appearance is another area that is highlighted this Jupiter cycle. You must always present your best Self because you never know who is watching or who you’re going to meet. Most of all the universe is around to help you make your ideas a reality. Jupiter is a protector and will guide you to do the same for everything mentioned in the third house and of course, mind, body, spirit and Soul.

SCORPIO

Self-worth, self-confidence and self-esteem will all be “tested’ by the Jupiter transit of good luck. In your second house of money, material possessions and self-worth, finances will increase if you are strong in your convictions of what needs to be done. This especially applies when dealing with the public, literary, publishing, travel, higher education/consciousness, beliefs, contractual agreements and legal matters. This is not a time to vacillate/procrastinate, but to be focused and determined in your objectives. New partnerships are in the forefront. However, you must make sure the people involved are on the same page, as there is danger of individuals coming into your life with their own agenda and nothing more. The seventh house that is the subject of the Jupiter transit, rules open enemies. Meaning, if you’re paying attention, it will be very obvious who has your best interests at heart and who doesn’t.

When Jupiter retrogrades April 10th - August 11th, you may not feel so confident that you’ll achieve your goals. This is the way of the Universe urging you to be introspective and question why you feel the way you do. Is this a learned thought pattern you feel comfortable with? You have the whole spring/summer to find out the answer.

Anything connected to women/family/home are also strong topics throughout the year.

Jupiter will move into Capricorn December 2nd for one year, into your house of projects, plans, ideas, study, short journeys, communication, siblings and relatives. As far as your ideas are concerned and communication, you may have to give these an overhaul during this particular cycle. If by this time you haven’t had significant success with anything you’ve tried to accomplish up to this point, it’s a sign that whatever you’re trying to do is old and outdated. This may require you to start from square one, but it will be worth it, if you listen and observe the signs around you, guiding you in a new direction.

SAGITTARIUS

With Jupiter in your sign, Sagittarius holds all the cards of good luck and good fortune for the year. You have at your disposal, the support of the Universe to really go beyond your comfort zone in ways you never thought possible. Creating new opportunities and expanding present involvements should be easy. Positive energy is present for you to overcome, negotiate, prosper and succeed in creative ventures, even starting anew business is recommended. If you want to enter the entertainment industry, you’ll be well received, especially if your ideas are out-of-the-box.

If you have any long-standing disagreements or outstanding payments to be made or received, now is the time to settle and “wipe the slate clean” ,before Jupiter moves into your second house of money, material possessions and self-worth, December 2nd.

At the same time, underlying all this, is the issue of childhood memories/experiences, that need to be looked at and relinquished, While Jupiter retrogrades, April 10th - August 11th, because they’re in the way of your personal growth and progress. You’ll know why they are when you hit a “brick wall” and can’t seem to move forward and/or fear, insecurity and doubt surface. Retrograde are for the purpose of introspection and going over everything accomplished up to that point.

If you’re willing to learn a new talent that “stretches” your creativity to the limit, there’s no doubt it will pay-off very handsomely in the near future. When Jupiter moves into Capricorn and your second house, of money, material possessions and self-worth December 2nd, you should start to see financial rewards coming your way for your efforts up to this point. A chance to build a solid structure for your goals, restructure the old to make way for the new and be ahead of trends that could potentially garner recognition. If you reach for the stars you’ll make it.

This is your year Sagittarius, don’t f…k it up!

CAPRICORN

When Jupiter moves into the 12th house of an individual’s birth chart, it’s a time for “cleaning house” and one’s life. Capricorn is in this place now. Jupiter is a magnifying glass, highlighting the good and the bad. For your sign the focus is work, projects, business, plans, ideas, communication, learning, siblings ad relatives.

Most importantly you have to be realistic with all of the above and clear with your intent. There are those who have been in a and around your life that do not have your best interests at heart and hold you back. Capricorn has to be able to “see through the veil” with great discernment, in order to discard people and situations that are not the most positive.

At the same time enlarging your belief system, spiritual practice and learning to avoid situations/people that lead to sorrow and self-undoing. Karmic debts will need to be repaid, whether from you or others.

When it comes to employment, there will be offers to travel, expand and/or start something new. All opportunities must be explored whether er they work out or not. You have to move forward with the Universe, in preparation for Jupiter moving into your sign December 2nd for one year.

If you can be realistic about plans and ideas for work and not get misled off on tangents, your Jupiter cycle will prove to be very beneficial. Serving your needs and the needs of others is important and finding a way to “teach” others what you know and knowledge you’ve gained over the years, whether spiritual, physical or a combination of both. Your voice must be heard. Anything of a visual nature is also under very powerful stars. Don’t be afraid to put yourself in the spotlight and let others see who you are and what you’re capable of doing. Also take care of your health/well-being, especially diet and digestion.

Your luck/fortune lies in your ability to constantly work towards moving out of darkness towards the light, on every level. If you can accomplish this in 2019, 2020 will be the start of reaping rewards far beyond your dreams.

AQUARIUS

Your Jupiter cycle is one of the unexpected. Sudden fortunate twists/turns of fate, cathartic changes/transformations that occur will later prove to be very fortunate. Whatever is stagnant in your life will see the “winds of change” blowing away stagnation. If you’ve been working diligently towards a particular hope/wish, the chances of it coming to fruition are very high this year.

New friends will be abundant, these individuals will only too willing to help, Everything that occurs will be indicative of what is to come in your life, new job, friends, home and lifestyle are all written in the stars for Aquarius.

Avoid the temptation, of hanging on to people and situations that are hard to remove or seem insurmountable. The Universe is on your side and will provide everything needed to remove what/who needs to go.

Try to avoid “get rich quick’ schemes because they won’t work out to your benefit and will leave you with a minus instead of a plus. Aquarius has strong instincts and Jupiter will magnify them beyond your expectations. This will be your ”weapon” this year, to help yo navigate out of and away from difficulties and challenging scenarios.

When Jupiter moves into Capricorn your 12th house of karmic debt, sorrow, self-undoing, the hidden and spirituality, December 2nd, you’ll be in the final phases of changing what needs to change. Benefits will come from old and forgotten sources and your spiritual guides will be more prominent than usual, ready to help pave the way for success.

2019 for Aquarius is a year of big changes and surprises that will be the catalyst for success when Jupiter moves into Aquarius December 20th 2020. If you stay on track with the Universe, you’ll see life-changing results in the not too distant future.

PISCES

Success will come this year if career, goals and ambitions are on solid ground and karmically correct. Hard work up to this point could reap substantial rewards and gain recognition. If the foundation isn’t strong or some aspect of what you’re trying to achieve isn’t built on a firm foundation, everything could potentially crumble when Jupiter moves into Capricorn for one year December 2nd.

Its also important for you to have contractual/legal agreements to ensure everyone is on the same page.

It may seem as if certain aspects of what you’re trying to achieve are harder than ever, but that’s because you’re close to accomplishment, therefore perseverance is necessary till the very end.

Ultimately, this year, you’ll receive benefits from previous commitments, friends, people in authority/power, past commitments and experiences. Jupiter will bring new long-term opportunities that are for the purpose of expansion and growth.

When Jupiter retrogrades April 10th - August 11th, freer of failure, insecurities and feelings of being powerless will crop up for you to confront. You’ll have to be very introspective and dig deep in order to overcome these feelings, but it can be done.

If you’re able to stay on track with the Universe, when Jupiter moves into Capricorn and your house of groups, friends hopes and wishes, December 2nd, the stars will highlight this area for changes to come, giving structure to all of the above. This will be your chance to take a major leap forward towards making hope wishes come to fruition.

#lucky stars #good luck #lucky zodiac #lucky horoscope #lucky star #lucky forecast #astrology luck #horoscope luck #st. patricks day astrology #st.patricks day horoscope

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elarasilvervale · 5 years

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Auric Sunsorrow- Place-holder template.

Name: Auric Sunsorrow

Age: Adult (Middle-Aged by human standards)

Race: Sin’dorei

Gender: Male

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Marital Status: Widowed

Server: US-WyrmrestAccord

Physical Appearance

Hair: Thick and long, a mane of dark and well-kept hair that is graying at the sides of his temples and has silvery strands mixed in intermittently. Being that he’s retired, he has since let it grow out and the length could easily fall to the middle of his back, coming to a stop just above his rump. Generally Auric will wear his hair pulled up into a loose ponytail, and when business calls for it, he will ensure that it’s tied up much neater than normal. Otherwise, fly-aways and loose strands often frame his features.

Eyes: A man devout in his belief of the light, he journeyed with many of his kin to the Sunwell after its purification and cleansed himself of the fel-corruption that had plagued his kind for ages. He is completely blind in his left eye due to an injury so the right shines brightly with a vibrant and opulent golden hue. The left is a dulled and almost milky white coloration, barely lit by any kind of ethereal charm like its partner.

Height: 6′5″

Build: Broad and muscular, a veteran of the front lines in countless conflicts. His body is well looked after and well toned, taking great pride in his appearances and health. He is lean muscle, lines cut into his form with years of training and constant physical activity. His shoulders squared, his waist trim and his legs powerful.

Tattoos/Scars: The most prominent scar is the leering slash that runs the length of the left side of his face. A clean wound that extends from the temporal forehead down through his eye and coming to rest just before the corner of his lips. It has rendered the eye useless in its wake. His body is otherwise littered with wounds and damages, lessons learned in combat. Scars of all shapes and sizes comprise a visceral map in his flesh.

Accessories: He carries little in the way of excessive accessories, preferring a simple day to day without much to keep track of. The only noteworthy items he carries are a runic, black blade that was gifted to him by a former instructor when he was very young and still training. The next is a tarnished golden ring that hangs lightly upon a thin, gold chain around his thick neck. It is often tucked into his armor and kept flat to his chest for safe keeping, but every now and again it comes free and will clink against his armor.

Face Claims: I don’t do this, it’s weird for me. (Working on some art for him.)

Personal

Profession: Retired Military. Former General in service to the Armies of Quel’thalas. Currently: for hire, various projects.

Hobbies: Reading, Traveling, Botany, Baking.

Residence: Undisclosed. He owns an estate, but he RARELY speaks on this.

Birthplace: Quel’thalas

Patron Deity: None. His loyalty and faith reside in the light.

Languages: Thalassian, Darnassian, Common, Orcish, Zandali, some Gutterspeak.

Qualities: Loyal, bold, honest, empathetic, intelligent and patient.

Flaws: Intense, driven, unyielding, scheming, disconnected and blunt.

Fears: Dying alone. He has no legacy.

Relationships

Spouse: Atahlia Sunsorrow (Deceased)

Children: None.

Parents: Maric Sunsorrow (Father Deceased) and Leiana Sunsorrow (Mother Deceased)

Siblings: Radrak Sunsorrow (Estranged brother)

Other Relatives: Unknown at this time.

Pets: A Garn that was gifted to him by Sarian Felmourne. His name is Spite and has served as a mount in combat for years.

Traits

Extroverted / Introverted / In Between

Disorganized / Organized / In Between

Close-minded / Open-minded / In Between

Calm / Anxious / In Between

Disagreeable / Agreeable / In Between

Cautious / Reckless / In Between

Patient / Impatient / In Between

Outspoken / Reserved / In Between

Leader / Follower / In Between

Empathetic / Callous / In Between

Optimistic / Pessimistic / In Between

Traditional / Modern / In Between

Hard-Working / Lazy / In Between

Cultured / Uncultured / In Between

Loyal / Disloyal / In Between

Faithful / Unfaithful / In Between

Additional Information

Smoking: Never / Rarely / Sometimes / Frequently / To excess

Drugs: Never / Rarely / Sometimes / Frequently / To excess

Alcohol: Never / Rarely / Sometimes / Frequently / To excess

Looking For

If you see me in the cities, feel free to walk up! Auric is open to a broad spectrum of RP and interactions ranging from adventure to slice of life to romance. Though with the latter, I’d naturally enjoy a developed story-line to follow along with that as he is not an easy shag. The man lost his wife and has been single since! He currently does not have a guild, and would be open to joining one if an appropriate IC interview or interaction happened. He is a sword for hire and stands in the defense of those that can not defend themselves. But all in all, just a slightly grumpy, old man with not a lot going on in his life. So why don’t you come and enrich him a little bit? He’d be grateful for the company!

#world of warcraft #roleplay #sin'dorei #blood elf #wyrmrest rp #fantasy

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knittingcountess · 6 years

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Here’s a beautiful green lace shawl! The pattern is Miraldas Triangular Shawl by Nancy Bush, which can be found in her book: Knitted Lace of Estonia: Techniques, Patterns, and Traditions. The yarn used was Rohrspatz & Wollmeise lace garn in the “pesto” colourway.

#lace knitting #shawl knitting #Nancy Bush #Estonian lace knitting #green for March

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cassatine · 6 years

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Hi have a two parts monster meta

1. Overview of Force-related sites

Ahch-To | Unknown Regions

A world shrouded in myth, held by some Jedi scholars to be the location of the first Jedi temple (CL : 100).

Ahch-To Temple | Held by some Jedi scholars to be the first Jedi temple (CL : 100).

Anoat Sector | Outer Rim Territories

Home to the Advisers, an organization of Force users who worked to ensure the continuation of the Noble Court, the assembly of the sector’s ruling families.

Archives of the Order of the Esoteric Pulsar | Unknown location

A repository of knowledge (RON).

Atollon | Atollon System | Lothal Sector | Outer Rim Territories

A remote planet, home to the Bendu. Although absent from starmaps, it was portrayed in ancient Lothal art.

Bardotta | Bardotta System | Shasos Sector | Colonies

Home to the Dagoyan Order, an organization of Force sensitives averse to the Jedi Order. As members of the Bahk-tov Council, they served as traditional advisers of the Bardottan monarchs. Also home to the Frangawl Clan, a rival organization, followers of the war god Malmourral, and the ancient rulers of Bardotta.

According to an ancient prophecy of the Frangawl Clan, the world’s spiritual balance is important and should its Dagoyan Masters disappear from the galaxy, darkness will arise and engulf everything.

Dagoyan Temple (Bardotta Capital City) | Bardotta’s political and religious seat of power. Contains the meeting chamber of the Bahk-tov Council.

Frangawl Temple (Bardotta Capital City) | An ancient shrine of the Frangawl Clan, atop which the Dagoyan Temple is built. Contains a sacrificial chamber.

Christophsis | Christoph System | Savareen Sector | Outer Rim Territories

A crystalline planet where Kyber crystal grow “at only a few precious spots (A:EE : Christophsis).” Once used by the Jedi Order and later the Empire as a source of kyber crystals. Among its native species are the Kyaddaks, Force sensitive predators.

Cave complex | One of the places where the crystal grow.

Citadel of Rur / Fortress of Garn | Unknown location

A space station that served as headquarters of the Ordu Aspectu.

Coruscant | Coruscant System | Coruscant Subsector | Corusca Sector | Core Worlds

Capital of the Galactic republic and home of the main temple of the Jedi Order, the planet was the site battles between ancient Jedi and Sith. The Church of the Force was active on the planet for a time.

Coruscant Jedi Temple | A massive ziggurat built over an ancient Sith Shrine, the Coruscant Temple was founded by the Four Masters and held by some Jedi scholars to be the location of the first Jedi temple. Before the Jedi Order appropriated the site, it had long been considered sacred by local Coruscanti and had drawn Force wielders of numerous traditions (CL : 100).

Coruscant Sith Shrine | Partly destroyed by the Jedi.

Dagobah | Dagobah System | Sluis Sector | Outer Rim Territories

A planet strong with the Force and one of the purest places in the galaxy. Home to Jedi Grandmaster Yoda from the fall of the Jedi Order to his death.

Cave of Evil | A cave strong with the dark side of the Force, situated under a gnarltree. Jedi Grandmaster Yoda and later Luke Skywalker experienced visions in this cave. Due to the mystical nature of the place, its descriptions and depictions cannot be trusted.

Darth Sidious’ Observatories | Unknown locations

Although the only known site is on Jakku, Darth Sidious had established a whole network of observatories. There are described as “laboratories, in a sense, [who] look beyond the galaxy’s margins in different directions. (A:EE : Ch. 35)” All have their own purpose; “some were meant to house ancient Sith artifacts, others designed to host powerful weapon designs (or the weapons themselves), others still meant as prisons harnessing the lifeforces of those captured within for a variety of strange purposes (A:EE : Ch. 35).”

Some functions they shared; all seemingly housed Sith artefacts and a replica of the Imperialis to move them off-site in case of need (A:EE : Ch. 35).

Dathomir | Dathomir System | Quelli Sector | Outer Rim Territories

A world strong with the dark side of the Force, home to the Nightsisters, witches of the mist, who dwelt in stone fortresses, and of the Nightbrothers.

Devaron | Devaron System | Duluur Sector | Colonies

Home to the Jedi Temple of Eedit.

Eedit Jedi Temple | Built on a location strong with the Force and destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. Luke Skywalker visited the Temple’s ruins after having felt called to them (WoaJ).

D’janis IV | Unknown location

Not a confirmed planet or world, but nomenclature points to it. Would be home to teachers and priests believing in the Force (GotW).

Durkteel | Mid Rim

The location of a Phirmist Temple (JtR).

Durkteel Phirmist Temple | A place of worship (JtR).

Ilum | Ilum System | 7G Sector | Unknown regions

The most sacred world to the Jedi Order and a holy site for centuries, Ilum was home to an ancient Jedi Temple built at the entrance of the Crystal Caves, once used by the Jedi Order and later the Empire as a source of kyber crystals..

Ilum Jedi Temple | Built at the entrance of the Crystal Caves and accessible only to Force users. Decorated with dark/light symbols of the light type and markings in the Mortis geometric style.

Crystal Caves | A cave complex in which kyber crystals grow, long-used by the Jedi Order for their rite of passage of The Gathering.

Isde Naha | Greater Javin Region | Western Reaches | Outer Rim Territories

Homeworld of the Clan of the Toribota (RO:UVG)

Jakku | Jakku System | Western Reaches | Inner Rim

A remote desert world where Darth Sidious established one of his Observatories. Members of the Church of the Force later lived in a village there , and the planet had its own local anchorite tradition.

Plaintive Hand Plateau | A holy site believed to have been home to the Consacred Eremite by the local anchorites. Believed to be significant by Darth Sidious.

Jakku Observatory | An underground facility built between 30 and 20 BBY under the Plaintive Hand Plateau under Darth Sidious’ orders, one in a network of such Observatories. This one contained Sith artefacts, a replica of the Imperialis yacht, and ancient computer systems charting a route to the depths of the Unknown Regions, where, Darth Sidious believed “something waited for him out there—some origin of the Force, some dark presence formed of malevolent substance (A:EE : Ch. 35).” It also housed a hole drilled in the mantle of the planet, part of the Contingency.

Tuanul | A village sacred to members of the Church of the Force. Explorer Lor San Tekka dwelt there for a number of years.

Jedha | Jedha System | Freestanding Subsectors | Terrabe Sector | Mid Rim

The location of Jedha’s Holy City and its temples, first among which was the temple of the Kyber of the Guardians and Disciples of the Whills. A multidenominational pilgrimage site and a source of kyber crystals. Held by some Jedi scholars to be the location of the first Jedi temple (CL : 100).

Holy City of Jedha | NiJedha | Jedha City | A walled city built in a meteor crater that formed a mesa. Many faiths built temples in the city.

Temple of the Kyber | Temple of the Whills | A triangular, towering structure. The Temple of the Disciples and Guardians of the Whills, also held sacred by the Church of the Force.

Catacombs of Caldera | Once a monastery and “the final resting place for adherents of an unknown faith.” Used by the Church of the Contained Crescent for a time. Destroyed during the Galactic Civil War.

Kyber mines | Where Jedha’s kyber crystals grew and were extracted.

Kuat | Kuat System | Kuat Sector | Core Worlds

Probable homeworld of the Zealots of Psusan (RO:UVG : 68)

Lew’el | Unknown location

A remote planet where people, at least some of which are Force users or sensitives, believe in the Tide, “the always-present, ever-powerful web that connected everything and everyone (LLS : Fishing in the Deluge)”. Stories are told of the Lew’elan’s magic, leading Luke Skywalker to the planet, where he learned a bit of their way.

Lira San | Wild Space

Prophesized to be found again, hidden behind an energy anomaly and only accessible through an ancient ritual, Lira San is the forgotten homeworld of the Lasat, believers in the Ashla and the Bogan.

Lorrd | Lord System | Kanz Sector | Outer Rim Territories (Legends location)

Probable homeworld of the Brotherhood of the Beatific Countenance (RO:UVG).

Lothal | Lothal System | Lothal Sector | Outer Rim Territories

Home to an ancient Jedi Temple and a source of kyber crystal, who grow in the planet’s crust.

Lothal Jedi Temple | Built into a hollowed stone spire and hidden under the ground, it could only be accessed by using the Force. The outside displayed a dark/light symbol of the light type and it was decorated with markings in the Old Tongue style and parietal art depicting lothwolves.

Malachor | Outer Rim Territories

A planet home to a Sith Temple and the site of an ancient battle between Jedi and Sith that ended in the destruction of all combatants, an event known as the Great Scourge of Malachor.

Malachor Sith temple | A pyramidal temple, decorated with markings in the Old Tongue style. Contained a weapon powered by a giant kyber crystal that caused the Great Scourge of Malachor. Destroyed during the Galactic Civil War.

Moraband / Korriban | Outer Rim Territories

An ancient homeworld of the Sith Order, Moraband was the site of devastating wars.

Valley of the Dark Lord | “A corridor of ancient monuments that serve as crypts for the Dark Lords of millennia past.”

Moraband Sith Temple | Largest monument in the Valley of the Dark Lords. Houses the sarcophagus of Darth Bane’s, founder of the Rule of Two, and the entrance to an execution chamber dedicated to the sacrifice of Jedi prisoners.

Mortis

A place beyond the physical realm and the reach of time, “a world seemingly fashioned from the Force itself (GA),” existing inside a black monolith, and inhabited by the Force Wielders Trinity, “god-like beings [...] locked in an eternal struggle for dominance, which made Mortis the fulcrum of the entire galaxy and the Force.” Cannot be found on maps or reached by conventional means.

Altar of Mortis | An underground chamber containing the Dagger of Mortis.

Mortis Monastery | A pyramidal stone building, decorated with dark/light symbols with the two types represented and markings in the Mortis geometric style.

Mortis Tower | An Orthanc-like building.

Mustafar | Mustafar System | Atravis Sector | Outer Rim

A locus for the dark side of the Force, occupied by the ancient and modern Sith.

Darth Vader’s Castle | An obsidian tower,dividing in the middle to resemble tuning forks, designed to channel the power of the dark side and built above an ancient Sith Cave.

Mustafar Sith Cave | A cave strong with dark side energy, in which Darth Vader bled his kyber crystal and where he would have a castle built.

Mustafar Sith Temple | Known by Darth Sidious (CL).

Ninn | Ninn System | Corporate Sector | Outer Rim (Legends location)

Probable homeworld of the Ninn Orthodoxy (RO:UVG : 68)

Ossus | Outer Rim

Held by some Jedi scholars to be the location of the first Jedi temple, it was home to the Great Jedi Library (CL : 100).

Great Jedi Library | A Jedi Temple, destroyed some time before the Clone Wars (CL : 100).

Roalj Temple | Unknown location

Probably a Phirmist Temple, probably in Jedha (RO:UVG : 76)

Ruusan | Ruusan System | Mid Rim

The site of a critical battle between the ancient Jedi and Sith.

Takodana | Tashtor Sector | Western Reaches | Mid Rim

The site of a battle between the ancient Jedi and Sith.

Tython | Deep Core

A world shrouded in myth, held by some Jedi scholars to be the location of the first Jedi temple (CL : 100).

Utapau | Utapau System | Tarabba Sector | Outer Rim

Known for a giant kyber crystal, possession of which was disputed between the Jedi Order and the Confederacy of Independant Systems during the Clone Wars.

Vrogas Vas | Unknown location

A barren planet, home to a Jedi Temple.

Vrogas Vas Jedi Temple | Reduced to ruins some time before c. 0 ABY. Luke Skywalker visited the Temple’s ruins.

Yavin 4 | Yavin System | Gordian Reach | Outer Rim

Ancient homeworld of the Massassi, enslaved by the ancient Sith.

Great Massassi Temple | Although its purpose and history remain mysterious, the building houses a mechanism that would lead rogue archaeologist Dr Aphra to the Fortress of Garn during the Galactic Civil War.

Wellspring of the Force / Force Planet

A mystical world beyond the physical realm, existing inside a hollowed planet, “the foundation of life itself,” and “the birthplace of the midi-chlorians.” Cannot be found on maps or reached by conventional means.

Zardossa Styx | Unknown location

A desert moon where the Frangawl Clan established itself.

Zardossa Stix Pyramid | A stone ziggurat serving as a temple to Malmourral, and a site of sacrifice.

Abbreviations

A:EE Star Wars: Aftermath: Empire’s End

CL Star Wars: Complete Locations

GA Star Wars: Galactic Atlas

GotW Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills

JtR Star Wars: Join the Resistance

LLS Star Wars: The Legends of Luke Skywalker

RON Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Novelization

RO:UVG Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: The Ultimate Visual Guide

WoaJ Star Wars: The Weapon of a Jedi: A Luke Skywalker Adventure

A few notes

Ahch-To’s location curtesy of u/MasterCalari via r/StarWarsReference

I did not reference general attested belief in the Force because 1) i would probably cover that map with dots and 2) that’s just loads of work tbh. Hope to do it at some point tho.

I did not reference Nexus of Power material, because it’s semi canonical at best.

I did not reference the various religious traditions not linked (yet?) linked to the Force in one way or another either because this makes for a long enough list. Maybe later.

I did not reference the Netherworld of the World or Mist-Beyond or whatever you want to call it because as far as i’m concerned it’s not an actual place, not even of the Mortis/Force Planet kind.

There’s a lot of Force traditions not accounted for here, but that’s because they’re only tied to Jedha and even then as pilgrims.

The sourcing is half-assed because I Am Lazy. Maybe later.

2. Observations (post here)

#star wars #meta #MAPS #force traditions #jedi order #sith #i can't tag everything let's be real

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RARE Pra Somdej Gao Arhat. A holy powder Buddha amulet blended with many types of holy materials, and powder crushed from bones and ashes after cremations of the bodies of 9 Arhats of the Thai Forest Tradition (the Kammaṭṭhāna Tradition). In the back is with an imprint of a Yant Mongkut Pra Buddha Chao (The Crown of Buddha Holy Cabalistic Writings) believed to have power of Metta Maha Niyom (it helps make people love you, and be nice to you), Kongkraphan (it makes you invulnerable to all weapon attack), Maha-ut (it stops gun from shooting at you), and Ponggan Sat Meepit (it helps ward off poisonous animals). Made by Mulanithi Lohk Tip Charity Foundation in BE 2538 (CE 1995) with 3 Blessing Ceremonies.

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ARHAT

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BEST FOR: Rom Yen Pen Suk (happiness, longevity with wealth & prosperity by the power of 9 Arhats). Metta Maha Niyom (it helps bring loving, caring, and kindness, and compassion from people all around you to you), Maha Larp (it brings Lucky Wealth / wealth fetching), Garn Ngan Gao Na (it helps get ahead in your career), Kam Koon Duang Chata Mai Hai Tok Tam (it has power to change your destiny to the best). Klawklad Plodpai (it brings safety, and pushes you away from all danger), Kongkraphan (it makes you invulnerable to all weapon attack), Maha-ut (it stops gun from shooting at you), and Kaa Kaai Dee (it helps tempt your customers to buy whatever you are selling, and it helps attract new customers and then keep them coming back. And Ponggan Poot-pee pee-saat Kunsai Mondam Sa-niat jan-rai Sat Meepit (it helps ward off evil spirit, demon, bad ghost, bad omen, bad spell, curse, accursedness, black magic, misfortune, doom, and poisonous animals).

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CONTENT OF THE AMULET

1)Pra Archan Mun Bhuridatta Thera, the founder of the Thai Forest Tradition (the Kammaṭṭhāna Tradition)

2)Luang Phu Waen Suchinno of Wat Doi Mae Pang

3)Luang Phu Kaao Analyo of Wat Tam Klong Pain

4)Luang Phu Chah Supattho of Wat Nong Pa Pong

5)Luang Phu Doon A-tulo of Wat Buraparam

6)Luang Phu Sam A-ginchano of Wat Pa Tri Wivek

7)Luang Phu Buapa Panyapaso of Wat Pa Pra Satit

8)Luang Phu Sim Buddhacha of Wat Tam Paa Plong

9)Luang Phu Si Chantasiri of Wat Tam Khao Boonnak

And various kinds of sacred materials for instance;

- Pong Itthijay, Pong Pattamang, Pong Maharaj Holy Powder

- Pong wan Roi Padd (countless kinds of sacred plant/herb powder)

- Earth taken from holy places related to life of Buddha

- Powder crushed from Bodhi Tree leaves taken from the one that Buddha sat under and attained Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya

- Leklai (Mystical Iron Ore)

- Rae Koh Lan (mystical iron ore from Koh Lan Island)

- Rae Mekkapat (bluish alloy of many minerals)

- Joss stick ashes taken after burning, and offering to holy Buddha Statues in Thailand

- Holy powder made by Somdej Pra Buddhachan Toh of Wat Rakang

- Din Kakyayak (sacred earth from the South of Thailand) used for making Pra Bodhisattva Luang Phu Tuad amulets

- Sundried flower pollen after offering to Guru Monks.

WITH 3 BLESSING CEREMONIES

1)At Bodh Maha-ut, an only one exit and entrance temple building, Wat Indraram, Samut Songkhram Province

2)At Pra Ruang Rochanarit Temple Building, Wat Pra Pathom Chedi, Nakhon Pathom Province, blessed by 9 Guru Monks namely;

- Luang Phor Uttama of Wat Wang Wiwekaram

- Luang Phor Pern of Wat Bang Pra

- Luang Phor Lamyai of Wat Tung Latya

- Luang Phor Yot of Wat Kaew Chareon

- Luang Phor Ya of Wat Ta Kham

- Luang Phu Yam of Wat Sam Ngam

- Luang Phor Sawai of Wat Preedaram

- Luang Phor Poon of Wat Pai Lom

- Luang Phor Sa-nga of Wat Nong Muuang

3)The Blessing Ceremony, blessed by 22 Guru Monks of the Thai Forest Tradition (the Kammaṭṭhāna Tradition), and disciples of Pra Archan Mun Bhuridatta Thera, for instance;

- Luang Phu Ngohn Sorayo of Wat Pra Buddhabaat Khao Ruuak

- Luang Phu Lord Pamotitoh of Wat Siri Kammalavas (Wat Mai Sena)

- Luang Phu Kampong Tissaso of Wat Tam Kok Duu

- Luang Phu Gi Thammattamo of Wat Pa Sanamchai

- Luang Phu Tonn of Wat Si Apaiyawan

- Luang Phu Boonpeng Gassapo of Wat Pa Wiwektham

- Luang Phu Chanta Tavaro of Wat Pa Khao Noi, and others…

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Pra Archan Man Phurithatto

Biography

Pra Archan Mun was born in Baan Kham Bong, a farming village in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Isan.

Forest meditation

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DIMENSION: 3.40 cm high / 2.40 cm widest / 0.60 cm thick

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