Happy New Year

 

Wish You All The Best for the Year Ahead

Good luck

Friendship

Good cheer

Happiness

Health

Peace

Prosperity

Success

Moana Grace

Merry Christmas

 

May the spirit of happiness of this special time 

brighten your heart and 

fill your life with joy

Moana Grace

Special Feature: Celebrating Christmas - Unveiling the World of Jesus

 

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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

One Day in a Year - Remembering

More than a millennium has passed. Nonetheless, different people of different persuasions of different beliefs still talk about His Glorious Resurrection.

Celebrated globally, Christmas is a time of festivities when people of many denominations come together to rejoice. 

COMMEMORATING CHRISTS BIRTH

December 25, Christmas day is celebrated as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form Christianity. A sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon for two millennia, we observe it with traditions and practices around the world.

But, what do we know about Jesus, and what is the true meaning of Christmas?

Who is Jesus, and why is he important?

Astrology II: The Horoscope Natal Wheel – Birth Chart (Part Two)

 

THE HOROSCOPE HOUSES ASPECTS - continued

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The Core Aspects in Astrology

As mentioned, the horoscope houses are closer to the earth plane experience and refer to the more material or tangible experience. They represent experiences actualised through the material realm, showing us an arena of life where we will experience a particular urge and expression style. Each house represents something distinctive (see below).

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The Houses to date, a brief recap:

News Review - Health (Editor's Choice) ABC TV and Discover Magazine

 

Ignorance Is Not A Satisfactory Excuse And Or Answer

The Upside of Downs. A brave, educational program which ‘touches a chord’ and challenged its TV Host's very existence.

 

ABC TV - LIVING WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND PRENATAL TESTING

Julia Hales and producer Kim Akhurst.(ABC TV)

"Actor Julia Hales, ABC's first TV host who is living with Down syndrome, explores the issue of prenatal testing in new documentary

Poem of the Week - Spirituality and Philosophy (One)

 

Astrology II: The Horoscope Natal Wheel - Birth Chart (Part Two)

 

THE HOROSCOPE HOUSES ASPECTS - continued

The Core Aspects in Astrology

Previously the Natal Wheel (Birth Chart) has 12 houses. The Houses show where we will experience a particular urge and expression, and each house represents something unique (as shown below).

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The Houses so far:

The Volcano - The Other Side of Nature: Part Two

 

Destructive Forces and Natural Disaster Enigma's

Volcanoes and Mankind Interactions 

Truths and Encounters

The Famed Ring of Fire

A significant area of coastline encircling the Pacific Ocean, the Ring of Fire, is where frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur. Based on the edges of the world's main tectonic plates, the Ring of Fire is a horseshoe shape stretching 40,000km. With more than 1,500 active volcanoes on Earth, the ring is home to 452 volcanoes and 90% of the world's earthquakes. The 25 most massive eruptions on the planet have occurred at volcanoes in the Ring of Fire in the last 11,700 years.

Famous and Deadly Volcanoes

With 20 volcanic eruptions probably occurring as you read these words, many of these natural disasters have made history. Here are just three of the most well-known ones:

The Biggest Volcanic Devastation

There are thousands of volcanoes that have caused ruin and destruction to the planet. However, The most significant volcanic eruption recorded is Mount Tambora. Located in Indonesia, the Volcano erupted in 1815 and killed 10,000 people, almost the entire Tambora population. . The force of the eruption was so overbearing the Volcano blew itself apart. When its horrific volcanic flows reached the sea, the following tsunami's devastation killed even more people. Neighbouring areas also suffered severely. Falling ash encased the Earth with devastating effects, killing off large areas of vital vegetation, causing a further 80,000 human deaths due to starvation and disease. The total number of people killed due to the volcanic eruption on Mount Tambora exceeded 90,000. 

Mount Vesuvius in Italy

 Located in Italy's west coast, Mount Vesuvius has erupted more than 50 times and is one of the most dangerous on the planet. Its most famous eruption took place in 79 A.D, where it destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum from being buried under volcanic ash, mud, and rocks. Around 16,000 people died due to the eruption, and the cities were abandoned for centuries after. Its last eruption was in 1944, but experts believe that this unpredictable Volcano may cause another disastrous eruption sometime soon, which would be catastrophic as nearly 3 million people live within 30km of the Volcano's crater. 

Krakatoa in Indonesia 

Krakatoa is frequently erupting these days, but it is a lot milder and less of a threat than its most famous eruption in 1883. The explosions heard from as far as our homes here in Perth, and over 36,000 people died. The primary cause of death was the tsunami triggered by the eruptions, which reached over 40m. Destroying one hundred sixty-five coastal villages were. Plant and animal life didn't begin to re-establish for five years after the disaster. The climate was also affected by temperatures dropping all around the world. 

Others on top of the list include:

Mount Peleé (Martinique: St. Pierre) is the biggest city on Martinique's Caribbean island. In 1902 Mount Peleé erupted, obliterating the entire city and all but 3 of the 30,000 residents instantly. 

Mauna Loa in Hawaii: The largest Volcano on the planet, First erupting in 1843, it has since erupted another 33 times, making it one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Hence it is monitored 24 hours a day for any signs that it may erupt again.
Mount Pinatubo (Philippines): The second-largest eruption in the 20th century in 1991 

Mount St Helens in the United States: Considered the most destructive eruption in U.S history, Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980

Home-land Australia

Australia is home to only two active volcanoes, one located on Heard and the other on McDonald Island (the southwest Indian Ocean, 4000km southwest of Perth and 1500km north of Antarctica) – both not of the mainland. Volcanic activity has occurred on Heard Island since the mid-1980s, with the sizeable active Volcano known as Big Ben is the most dominant of the island. Formed about 1 million years ago, Big Ben is covered with glaciers and has a plume of smoky ash billowing from the top and black lava flowing down the side. While Heard Island is larger, McDonald Island's volcanic action is much more violent (40km to the West of Heard). It broke its 75,000-year of silence with an eruption happening in 1992. In 1996-97, another massive eruption occurred, resulting in the island doubling in size to 2.4 square kilometres and increasing in elevation by about 100 meters. The volcanic activity resulted in the complete loss of vegetation on the island. There are currently no other active volcanoes in Australia. However, geological evidence shows that volcanoes in every state in Australia, including WA (19 small extinct volcanoes are in the Valley of Fitzroy River in the Kimberley region).

Volcanic eruptions are a reminder of the destructive power of nature and human vulnerability. Although we have learned a lot about these mountains over the millions of years, we still cannot prevent Nature form having her way (she is the boss). These magnificent yet deadly formations will continue to erupt, and it is difficult to predict precisely when they will blow up or how much devastation they will cause.

What can be said about Volcanoes is they are attractive and capable of creating a provocative conversation. There is no doubt volcanic eruptions are an unstoppable, destructive, violent force, unexpected natural disasters, and not to be reckoned with and never underestimated.

I don't know about you, but I found Volcano's a curious read worthy of investigation?

I look forward to us touching base again soon.

News Review (Editor's Choice) BBC - The World of Tomorrow

 

Communities, Travel, and our Natural Environment

An abundance of News from around the globe, staying abreast with current events and introducing The World of Tomorrow, a BBC Travel series that visits ingenious communities worldwide that are adapting to environmental change or finding new ways to live sustainably. 

A little sample of what you can expect to discover

The low-lying Maldives islands are threatened by rising ocean levels due to climate change (Credit: Matteo Colombo/Getty Images)

“A new island of hope rising from the Indian Ocean

     The modern island of Hulhumale is taking shape 8km off the north-east coast of Malé island in the Maldives in direct response to the threat posed by inexorably rising sea levels.

Astrology II: The Horoscope Natal Wheel - Birth Chart (Part Two)

 

THE HOROSCOPE HOUSES ASPECTS – continued

The Core Aspects in Astrology

Before carrying on looking at the Houses aspects, to recap, the astrological Natal Wheel (Birth Chart) is divided into 12 houses beginning with the first house, represented by the sign of Aries, and goes clockwise around. The Houses define the specific (exact) areas of our life. They show where we will experience a particular urge and expression style. Each house represents something unique (see below).

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What we have covered so far:

Learning the Tarot Cards: XI Justice

 

The Major Arcana Deck: Justice

Number XI

The system of numerology (inc. Tarot) reduces numbers to a single digit i.e. in this instance 11 = 1 + 1 = 2

Two

Duality and balance (adding on another and balancing opposite force) - Mental and physical, masculine and feminine and positive and negative
Knowledge, communication, Negotiation, choice. action, reasoning, and wisdom
Contrast, Opposites
Partnership

Arcana

Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element

Air

Planet

Venus

Card Meaning

Life lessons
Impartiality, reason, mercy, honesty, morality, integrity, courage, wisdom, dignity, authenticity
Justice, fairness, and equality - the spiritual laws of truth and cause and effect and order - balance (natural law)
Examination, obligation, accountability
Commitment and contracts, court case (positive legal outcomes)

Quote of the Week - Time

 

News Review (Editor's Choice) Discovery Magazine and Smithsonian Magazine

 

An Important Leader In World History

When we think of history changers, leaders who left their permanent mark, for many Ghengis Khan, would be up there with some greats such as Alexander the Great, Jesus Christ, Plato, Augustus Ceasar, and Aristotle, and Mahatma Gandhi.

Known as the first great Khan, renowned for uniting many Northeast Asia nomadic tribes and launching the Mongol invasions that conquered most of Eurasia (as far west as Poland and the Middle East), he created the largest empire in history.

Paying Tribute and Acknowledging A Momentous Time In History

Learning the Tarot Cards: X The Wheel

 

The Major Arcana Deck: The Wheel

Number X

Perfection – infinite potential
Conversion
Recognition and understanding
Completed force - cycle, be it positive or negative

Arcana

Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element

Fire

Planet

Jupiter

Card Meaning

Karma
Life Cycles
Hand of Destiny, fate, and fortune
Turning point
Change
Chance
Two sides to fate
Luck
Consequence

Quote of the Week - Love, Laughter and Beauty

 

Astrology II: The Horoscope Natal Wheel - Birth Chart (Part Two)

 

THE HOROSCOPE HOUSES ASPECTS – Continued

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The Core Aspects in Astrology

 

As previously discussed, The Horoscope Houses show WHERE. The arena of life where we will experience a particular urge and expression style (shown below).

From looking at the houses and what they represent, we can understand our approach to many areas of our lives and gather insight into our life patterns and potentials.

 

Credit:  Pinterest, Bobbie Jo Drake (thetinytotem.blogspot.com)

A summary of the Houses so far:

News Review (Editor's Choice) Documentary - Netflix

 

From Australia to the UK, USA and around the World

Credit By SeaChangeProject - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,

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The Underwater Chameleon – a great introduction to Octopuses (Cephalopods)

Did You Know?

The Octopus:

Can within a split second change colour and texture

The Coconut Octopus hides it’s a coconut shell that it carries around 

Possesses nine brains 

Has three hearts 

Has Blue Blood running through its veins 

Both male and female die soon after mating

My Octopus Teacher

(Netflix – Documentary Emmy nominee Craig Foster) 

Educational, moving, heart-wrenching, and an incredible watch

A unique glimpse into the extraordinary inner life of the octopus mind - Live underwater filming of an amazing friendship and bond between a human and wild animal.

Quote of the Week - Life

 

The Volcano - Part One

 

The other side of Nature – A Destructive Force

A Natural Disaster Enigma

I don't know about you, but Volcanoes intrigue me yet at the same time can send a shiver down my spine (the paradox of these beasts). You only have to hear the word Pompei to grasp the level of their power, the destruction of an entire city, and other horrifying stories.

We can't control them and we are at their mercy. But when they are quiet, we want to climb them, be thrilled by their bizarre striking features, and quench our desire to know more about them (ignoring the hidden, unpredictable danger they hold within).

For Millennia's they have played havoc with humanity. Causing hundreds of thousands of deaths, they have obliterated villages, dwellings, buildings, and other human-made establishments.

Yet many of us still go back for more, visiting them time and time again. We continue to restore or build new villages underneath these ominous mountains.

Volcanos taunt us as they can choose to sit dormant for thousands of years, and then without warning, they teach us a lesson about complacency; they suddenly erupt, as they shed havoc and destruction in their path. Almost as if they are laughing, they destroy entire forests and encourage other disasters to join them. Tsunamis, earthquakes, avalanches, and flash floods follow gladly in their footsteps. And if that's not enough, they often get the last laugh, add 'salt to the wound' ejecting suffocating ash sometimes thick enough to strangle plant life, animals, and humans – a terrible death.

So what is it that lures us to defy our sense of safety that is so important to us?

As is the case so often, my curiosity got the better of me. So I decided to explore Volcanoes' world (from a distance, of course) to understand a little more about these ominous hills of nature born from the depths of our planet. 

News Review (Editor's Choice) National Geographic Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine and BBC News

 

SPACE EXPLORATION

An unknown frontier, full of mystery and wonder space travel has captured our imagination and never left our sight for decades. 

Science continues to cling to dreams of finding another planet capable of sustaining human life. 

Recently we celebrated man’s first walk on the Moon, fifty years ago, and the seductive temptress is luring us again.

As a new Era begins, follow Mankind’s endeavours to the Moon, from the beginning to what the future may hold.

Keeping us up to Date

Learning the Tarot Cards: IX The Hermit

The Major Arcana Deck: The Hermit

Number IX
The phase before moving on
Completion of a cycle
Foundation to begin a new cycle
Attainment and fulfilment

Arcana
Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element
Earth

Planet
Mercury

Card Meaning
Humility,wisdom
Solitude, soul searching
Detachment, observation, self-reflection
Truth - inner guidance, philosopher
Pilgrimage - ascension

Key Symbols

Hermit (seclusion for inner reflection) 
Lit Lantern (the light of perfect knowledge from intuition, illumination, self-discovery (in contact), the guiding light of inner wisdom - spiritual light of knowledge, hope, inspiration, enlightenment) 
Six Pointed Star (illumination by faith, state of perfection) 
Left hand holding the lantern (reinforces the connection to one’s intuition) 
Mountain stone-high (the quest for truth and ascent to a higher sphere of existence elevated intellect -achievements) 
White Beard (the wisdom of the ages) 
Wand - staff (direction, intensity and purification, guidance, authority) 
Hooded cloak/Cape (unknown, desire and discretion, alienation and withdrawal from the world to an advanced state of mind) 

Colours

Purple/Indigo (intuition and perception, wisdom and justice, idealism, spirituality, and compassion,
integrity and sincerity, devotion, fairness, and impartiality) 
Yellow/gold (‘cosmic mind’ - universal union, understanding, and intuitive abilities) 
White (balance, purity, truth, sincerity, the virtue of all kinds, the highest spirituality, and purity of motive)
Grey (stability and neutrality) 
Brown (earth – whole, serious, solid, steadfast, reliable, dependable and isolation, peace, health) 

Affirmation: I am chaste and virtuous. I dare to journey along unfamiliar paths to discover my inner voice and wisdom. The realms of my mind and spirit are more important than the pull of my senses.

"I will search for meaning and purpose in my life and daily activity. I will live quietly to create space for inner wisdom and explore unknown neglected parts of myself." 

The Hermit generally appears in a reading to indicate a time of introspection, contemplation. To gain wisdom through withdrawal and looking deep within our mind and spirit (the need for calm reflection and peace). It is a time of profound thought, discovering quite, looking inwards, and using thoughtfulness to discover answers for issues.

Astrology II: The Horoscope Natal Wheel - Birth Chart (Part Two)

 

THE ASTROLOGY HOUSES ASPECTS

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Previously under the Basic Structure of the Natal Wheel (Part I), The Core Aspects in Astrology,

adopting the Horoscope Natal Wheel example below, we looked at The Horizon Line, Midheaven Point, and Hemispheres Aspects.

Astrology's strong point is its ability to uncover areas where cosmic energies support a myriad of possibilities. Keeping this in mind, to continue, I now centre this discussion around the Astrology Houses Aspects.

Commencing this week, I will be running a series of short weekly articles on the individual Horoscope Houses, two at a time, focusing on what they denote – the underlying interpretation tone they exemplify.

Poem of the Week

A Truly Inspirational Poem

Inspiring, Powerful, and Lovely

Imagine the world's difference if we but lived this simple truth – we are people, more alike than we are different.

Dr. Maya Angelou - Marguerite Annie Johnson Angelou
April 4, 1928, to May 28, 2014

Poet, Author, Historian, Playwriter, Songwriter, Stage, Screen and Public Television (Programs) Producer, Director, Singer, Actress, Dancer and Civil Rights Activist

Please enjoy this beautiful poem.

News Review (Editor's Choice) Smithsonian Magazine

 

Scientists May Have Identified a Previously Unknown Spit-Producing Organ in Our Heads

In addition to the newly discovered pair of glands, the human body has three more large sets and about 1,000 glands scattered throughout the mouth and throat. (Public domain via Wikimedia Commons).

We have been exploring the human body for centuries, searching for answers and cures for diseases that continue to plague mankind.

Through dedication and incredible research, no matter how many years pass, the field of medicine continues to make new discoveries.

KEEPING US UP TO DATE

Astrology II: The Horoscope Natal Wheel (Birth Chart) - Part One

In my first article on Astrology' A Suggestive Enquiry into Astrology' (back in July), to provide a solid grounding on Astrology's background, we discussed Astrology' A Controversial Subject' - its Roots, Origin, and History.

Today we look at the Horoscope The Natal Wheel - Birth Chart, the foundation for a Personal Astrology Reading.

We will examine the Basic Structure of the Wheel, The Core Aspects, as understood in Astrology. Broken down into four  parts, shown below, I will discuss the Core Aspects over a series of weekly articles.

Part One       Introduction: What is a Horoscope Natal Wheel?
                      The Horizon Line, Midheaven Point, and Hemispheres Aspects

Part Two       The Astrology Houses  

Part Three    The Planet Aspects

Part Four      The Astrological Signs
 

So let's begin. What is a Horoscope Natal Wheel?

Quote of the Week - Life

 

News Review (Editor's Choice) BBC

 

Is the future of travel underwater?

“Underwater tourism is opening the ocean up to travellers, offering them the chance to see the marine world that covers 70% of our planet.

                                                                                                                   Credit: Matiaz Slanic/Getty Images

The ocean is a saltwater body covering 70% of the globe's home to millions of plants and fish. It accounts for around 97% of our water supply, and we depend on it for our survival. Yet despite regular discoveries, still much remains unknown to us about this extraordinary and spectacular under world.

Around 80% of the ocean remains unchartered - unmapped and unexplored.

Is this about to change? ‘Small baby steps and a shift in thinking.’

Quote of the Week - Self-Development

 

Learning the Tarot Cards: VIII - Strength

 

The Major Arcana Deck: Strength

Number VIII 

Infinity, rhythm, balance
Justice, perfect intelligence
Peace, understanding, strength, and regeneration
Health and wealth

Arcana
Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element
Fire

Planet
The Sun

Card Meaning
Inner strength, discipline -control, compassion, endurance, persistence
Poise, benevolence, tolerance, discretion
Well balanced body and mind - Rhythm, balance, peace (mental and physical, strength, health)
Steadiness, Achievement

News Review (Editor's Choice) Smithsonian and BBC

“Ancient Egyptian Coffin

Opened for the First Time in 2,600 Years”

“The sarcophagus is one of 59 unearthed at the Saqqara necropolis in recent months.”

                                                                                                            Photo by Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images

Egypt has long been a popular subject that has captivated us for centuries

I never seem to tire of hearing about this land's past wealth and the achievements of its ancient civilization.

Continuing not to disappoint us, once again, Egypt holds her arms wide open to bear more.

Smithsonian magazine reports on the latest discovery, “On Saturday, October 3, archaeologists from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities opened a sealed, roughly 2,600-year-old sarcophagus as a crowd of onlookers watched in anticipation. Lifting the lid, the researchers revealed a mummy wrapped in ornate burial linen; more than two millennia after the individual’s interment, the cloth’s inscriptions and colorful designs remained intact.”

Scheduled to open in Giza in 2021, the anticipated great Egyptian Museum will host the sarcophagi and many other splendid findings.

But a small part of the story of the Saqqara necropolis and its bounty. 

Read more https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-discover-over-50-well-preserved-coffins-egypt-180976049

Credit story By Isis Davis-Marks,  SMITHSONIANMAG.COM, OCTOBER 13, 2020. Photo by Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images.

About Isis Davis-Marks
Isis Davis-Marks is a freelance writer and artist based in New York City. Her work has also appeared in Artsy, the Columbia Journal, and elsewhere. Website: isisdavismarks.com
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“The Private Language of Venice”

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Venice loved, adored, and a mirage of our fantasy and imagination

I don’t know about you, but when I think of Venice, it conjures up a myriad of thoughts and emotions. What comes to mind is romance, beauty, promiscuity, opulence, Venetian masks, lavish balls, gondola’s, guarded privacy (exclusivity), and mystery (including even a dark side, the perfect place to commit murder).

But there is so much more to beloved Venice.

BBC Travel reports, a beautiful story written by Robert Landon, removes much of the enigma attached to this small city surrounded by water.

‘A titbit to whet your appetite.’

“Although many travellers assume that the “authentic” Venice is long gone, the city still harbours the last remnants of a once-great civilisation, with its own language and customs.

Venetians have an uncanny ability to dodge, deflect, blend in, disappear in plain sight. Perhaps that's why so many travellers assume that “real” life in Venice was long ago trampled out of existence by hundreds of millions of tourist feet.

The truth is, the city still harbours an indigenous culture ­– the last remnant of a once-great civilisation, with its own language and customs. Yes, this way of life is endangered, but it is also very much alive. It’s just hard to detect with untrained eyes.”

Read more http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20201013-the-private-language-of-venice

Credit story by Robert Langdon, BBC Travel, October 14, 2020. Image: Mint Images/Getty Images

The Animal Kingdom - The Wolf (Part 2)

Enemy-Friend, Loved Hated

Distinguished and Exceptional

Previously in Part One, we looked at the relationship between humans and Wolves – A Brief History (our turbulent love affair) and uncovered some interesting points. One example, the Wolf plays a critical role in maintaining our ecosystem and is an integral member of the earth's biological society.

Also, 'what came out of the wash' was for centuries the Wolf was branded a symbol of devastation, destruction, and death (particularly throughout Europe). The Wolf was dangerous, a nuisance, and therefore needed to be destroyed (predominately in the US). Further, the Wolf was depicted as evil and or as a ferocious creature of ill repute.

Perhaps this was because so little was known about them at the time alongside Mans need to dominate the land?

One of the most respected yet feared animals in all of the world, yet intriguing, unique, and fascinating animals

While we have made progress and look more favourably upon the Wolf, there is still much stigma surrounding them, their ways (habits, behaviours, and so forth).

Therefore, to conclude our story, let's remove a bit more of the Enigma and or misconceptions surrounding the Wolf by shedding light on some of their central features - Key physical characteristics (i.e., qualities, mannerisms, etc.).

Quote of the Week - Animals & Pets

 

News Review (Editor's Choice) "CNN Answering the Call"

 

CNN call to earth

Nature and our environment mean a lot to me; if you feel the same way and haven't yet clicked on to CNN call to earth, I highly recommend checking it out.

In partnership with Rolex, CNN is committed to reporting on the environment challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. Their goal is to drive awareness, action, and education around key issues, inspiring a blueprint for a more environmentally conscious life.

The site is highly entertaining and extremely informative, and the interactive videos are fabulous – exciting, and a great way to learn.

Once I logged on, I was riveted and hooked.

Here's just a little taster of what you can expect:

Quote of the Week - Brainy & Genius

 

DID YOU KNOW?

The Structure of Our Brain

Changes Every Time

We Learn Something New

Learning the Tarot Cards: VII - The Chariot

 

The Major Arcana Deck: The Chariot

Number VII
Fate, soul development and perfection
Mystery, intuition, evaluation  
Safety, security, effort, and successful completion

Arcana
Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element
Water

Planet
Moon

Card Meaning
Control of direction - fate, path
Will power, drive
Self-protection, security

The Heart of Tarot: Part Two

In the Language of Tarot – A book of Symbols

Further to my previous article, 'The Heart of Tarot, the Tarot is a book of Symbols founded upon Five Archetypal Worlds: The Animal, Human Creation, Garden, Landscape and Spiritual World. These Worlds, through their symbols, communicate, carry various messages.

For example, let's take the card 'The Emperor,' the Symbols found within, such as the Eagle (Animal World), Sword, Scepter and Crown (Human Creation World), signify - convey the meaning of Spiritual Evolution, Power, Authority, Discipline, Success, etc.

As discussed, Five Cohorts support The Archetypal worlds. Their primary role is to help make the symbols come to life. To (accentuate), embellish, describe, add, reinforce their meaning, and incite emotion. Their purpose is to create a more robust attachment in us towards the symbol's message whereby we marry our senses - link our subconscious with our conscious of igniting insight (significance - the relationship of the cards meaning in our life).

The Five Cohorts are Colour, Numbers, People (images), Words, and Signs

The role the Five Cohorts play will become more evident as we discuss them in-depth below:

Quote of the Week - Empowerment (Motivational & Inspirational)

 

News Review (Editor' Choice) "Earth Calling" & "Saving The Arctic"

 

Watch The Skies

The future, around the corner

Predicted to be soaring the sky in just 15 years away

Changing the face of aviation forever, Airbus has a bold plan. A space-age airplane destined to transform the world of flying.

Christened ZEROe, protecting our environment, she's a beauty to behold (eco-friendly - hydrogen-fuelled with a streamlined shape, her 'blended wing body' gives the onlooker the impression of "flying wings" – like that of a bird). 

Is the jet engine pollution bubble about to burst? - I hope so! Destined to carry 200 passengers, could ZEROe also possibly spearhead cheaper air flights into the future? Who knows, only time will tell?Keep an eye out.

Learn more... CNN https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/airbus-zero-emissions-concept-plane/index.html “Why this space age airplane could change flying forever” (credit CNN) By Paul Silliers 3rd October 2020. An aviation journalist specializing in passenger experience and future air travel tech. Follow him at @paulsillers

Saving the Arctic

One way to combat climate change, a daring and bizarre proposal

Unconventional as it may sound, but then weirder things have worked, a new way to use Glass.
California-based non-profit Arctic Ice Project says scatter a thin layer of reflective glass powder over parts of the Arctic to protect it from the Sun's rays. 

The approach is Safe and Effective

When placing glass powder, reflective material on top of young ice during the summer months, the ice is provided with extra protection, allowing it to rebuild. Why is Glass seen to spearhead the material of choice? The settled on silica – or silicon dioxide – occurs naturally in most sand and is often used to make Glass. 

News to me, over the past decade, tests have been going on with encouraging results. 

What I do know is, vanishing rapidly through rising temperatures, the melting of sea ice has an impact far beyond the arctic. Loss in the arctic affects the globe. There is an urgency, and we must do something.

In my opinion, fantastic! Anything that saves our environment sounds good to me. If it works, think of the massive benefits for our planet, human life, and inhabitants included. Sounds good to me.

Learn more...BBC Future Planet. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200923-could-geoengineering-save-the-arctic-sea-ice?xtor=ES-213-[BBC%20Features%20Newsletter]-2020October2-[Future%7c+Button]
“The daring plan to save the Arctic ice with Glass” (credit BBC) By Katarina Zimmer 24th September 2020