Everything You See Has A Meaning

Interpreting Signs, Dreams & Flames to make divinations.
The Tibetans are very sensitive to receiving predictive messages from divine beings that over the centuries they have fine-tuned their cosmic antenna to such an extent that they are open to the idea of receiving coded messages from the Cosmic Universe that indicate good or bad outcomes to problems troubling them. Indeed, they even interpret simple things like the shape of flames in candle lamps as providing answers to pressing questions. Signs and symbols are revealed in things they see as they set out on a journey or observed through cloud formations – these and much more serve as Oracles from the Cosmos.
Tibetans assign positive or negative meanings to all the things they encounter along a walk or when they start a journey and even on a casual car ride. What will suddenly piqué their interest is anything unusual or out of the ordinary – something they do not see every day. As one revered old monk once explained, “When we see something that we do not usually see, it can have a predictive meaning such as a warning of some kind or an indication of an unexpected manifestation of good luck.”

Reading signals from everyday occurrences is something ingrained within their psyche, and considering how superstitious they can be, Tibetans generally regard signs as coded messages that suggest either good fortune is around the corner or some unhappy event is about to occur.

Positive indications include seeing cranes, geese, ducks, swans, pheasants and other auspicious birds flying overhead or hearing their calls; seeing auspicious images in cloud formations; overhearing the sounds of drums, stringed instruments, flutes, gongs, bells; people reciting auspicious stanzas including such words as victorious, accomplished, excellent, happiness, success, give it, take it, fruitful, great, numerous and glorious.

My good friend, a monk from Sera Je monastery told me that these days, if you should turn on the TV and the first words you hear are positive or if you are tuned into a news channel and what is being reported is good news, then it is a good sign. If the news is bleak or is warning about some impending disaster, then you should be extra careful.

This has somehow stuck in my mind which is probably why I always turn to either the DISCOVERY channel or to the DISNEY channel before I turn it off. This ensures that each time I turn on again, I do not inadvertently catch some bad news. I also never watch horror, crime, disaster or violent movies. I believe that having imprints of any kind of negative images stamped into my consciousness is sure to disturb my mind, creating then the cause for negative things to happen.
Look at this list of negative things that foretell some misfortune happening. These indicate obstacles of some kind that bring suffering or unhappiness.

Negative signs include encountering any kind of obstacle that blocks your journey. This can be a police road block, a fallen tree across the road, or road works that cause you to have to stop. Some even consider red traffic lights as indicating a minor obstacle – especially if you are going to attend court or an important meeting or job interview. On such occasions, everything negative that you see on the road as you make your way to your destination can be mild warning signs. Encountering a funeral or seeing people in mourning are regarded as especially bad luck.

MEANINGFUL DREAMS
Tibetans believe that strong signals from our inner consciousness can communicate impending misfortune and good fortune. Many of you reading this will have the gift of great insight, even without you knowing, and these manifest as predictive dreams. Once you become aware of this possibility and start to tune in consciously, you will begin to take notice of your dreams.

Be alert to the possibility that you can indeed be gifted with the ability of clairvoyant dreams, and if so, you can start to consciously try to recall your dreams. In time, you can even predict lucky events for yourself and your family. Remember we are all psychic to some extent, but we need to consciously develop it.
Tibetans all believe in their own capability to do so and are thus very aware of the meanings of the things they dream.

Predictive dreams usually take place just before you wake up at dawn, and such dreams are usually very clear. Like other forms of natural inner divination, they occur as the result of some special dilemma or problem you are trying to deal with inside your head. The symbolism manifested for you is usually easily understood by you yourself instinctively, and you will indeed receive some kind of overall feeling of negative or positive energy.

GOOD DREAMS

Naturally, the Tibetans believe that when you dream of any of the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Deities or Protectors, it is an extremely excellent and powerful sign. If you are receiving teachings or some kind of empowerment, it is even more excellent, so this is definitely a cause for rejoicing.

In addition, if you dream of being given a high chair, a bed or a big table, it is also extremely indicative of a very fortunate promotion coming your way. Dreaming of being given a new suit of clothes, of taking a bath, of being given a precious ornament with either a religious or symbolic good fortune meaning is very auspicious.

When you dream of visiting temples, palaces or some other beautiful public place, or if you are inside a templeaz and you encounter holy objects, tigers, dragons, lions, birds, horses or elephants, these are all indications of some high office coming to you.

If you dream of flying upwards to the sky getting close to the sun and moon, swimming across the sea, seeing the sun or moon rising, eating dairy products such as milk or yoghurt, sitting on a lotus, being respected and praised by the gods, by parents, spiritual masters, beautiful ladies, and friends, dreaming of eating or plucking ripe fruit, and meeting important or wealthy people, meeting high gurus or virtuous masters and seeing geese and other auspicious birds – these are all lucky dreams.

You should be allergic to hearing words of defeat, death, sickness or anything that suggests a negative outcome. When you hear words of defeat suggesting that what you are about to embark on will be difficult, unsuccessful or hopeless, you must instantly counter it with a strongly positive statement. This acts as an antidote to the bad signal. At the same time, also visualise a big cross drawn over the negative statement or image in your mind.


GOOD OMENS
In general, when starting a journey or beginning a new project or business, good indications of success are suggested when you meet a well groomed gentleman or lady. Well dressed men, women and children are always good omens, even when you see them on television or on a sign board, or better yet, as a real person.
This is one of the reasons why I always encourage my friends to wake up earlier than their husbands, then dress in something pretty, wear some jewellery and always wear make-up. If the first thing a man sees when he wakes up is his wife looking fresh and beautifully groomed, it brings incredibly auspicious good luck to all his endeavors for the rest of the day! It is surely not a coincidence that the emperors and kings of past eras were always woken up by lovely maidens all groomed to perfection. In fact, it is believed that seeing women dressed in white who are also beautiful and bejeweled is an extremely auspicious sign.

Another sign of good fortune is meeting a pregnant woman or even encountering pregnant animals. The Tibetans believe that when a pregnant woman gives you money or passes something she is wearing – a dress or a piece of jewellery – to you, it is incredibly auspicious; more so if she happens to be carrying twins because this means the good fortune is doubled!

When you encounter anyone illustrious such as someone extremely successful, rich or influential, it is also a good sign. This also applies if you turn on the TV and see someone like Bill Gates for instance being interviewed. Some of the positive energy of these people are said to pass on to you. This is probably something we all know instinctively - otherwise why are we so into the celebrity culture?

Another positive indication of good fortune is seeing young children playing happily together; seeing elephants; seeing smart looking carriages (cars in our modern age), and people holding religious symbols such as the wheel, vase, garland, lotus, umbrella, or banners in celebration. In fact, when you encounter a religious celebration of any kind, it is deemed to be extremely auspicious.

SIGNS OF FAILURE

Signs of failure are events such as losing your luggage, encountering beggars, seeing someone with torn clothes, having the road blocked, seeing collapsed houses, encountering a fallen tree across the road, witnessing something catching fire or spilling something or breaking a cup or saucer while eating breakfast. Whenever things break down in your home, it is a negative sign. Thus broken fuses, lights not working or the plumbing bursting are all gentle warning signs that must be attended to.


OVERCOMING OBSTACLES

If your life is being afflicted by a serious problem such as you are going through a difficult court case or facing a challenge in an impending election, the dreams indicating you can overcome your obstacles and emerge triumphant are indicated when you dream of gold, any kind of gold (e.g. you could be given some gold by an older person in your dream, or you may be buying gold, or you may be gilding a statue.) Dreaming of gold is one of the most auspicious dreams and is like dreaming of finding treasure, wearing precious stones, harvesting fruit, or meeting a wise old person.

The Tibetans believe that sometimes good results can be indicated even though the dream itself may seem unpleasant. Examples of gory dreams that nevertheless bring good results include dreams like cutting off one’s head, eating human flesh, washing one’s body in blood, drinking alcohol, shaving one’s hair, burning one’s body, immersing oneself in sewage and making love during the day. These dreams appear unpleasant but the Tibetans explain it as being subconsciously purified of the negative karma causing the problem. Dreaming of death is also placed in this category, as death here symbolizes a new beginning.

The following dreams suggest obstacles created by harmful spirits: meeting ferocious cats such as tigers, leopards, jaguars and so forth. If you dream of ferocious dogs, wolves, snakes, vultures or rogue elephants, these are signs of impending danger. Other indications of negative spirits causing you problems are when you dream of dwarfs, naked thin people, unfriendly butchers, pale and skinny children and tall naked men. If you dream of wells that have dried up or you encounter a heaps of bones and skulls, or see an empty house, these too are bad signs.

In general, dreams that suggest something negative include dreams of being chased by soldiers, applying vegetable oil to one’s body, talking with crippled, limping or hunchbacked individuals, seeing the sun or moon going down or seeing an eclipse of the sun or moon; climbing mountains of sand or twigs, seeing red flowers or a camel’s back, passing through narrow passage ways, wandering lost in a swamp, running downhill as if being chased by someone, breaking some part of your body, breaking something, being defeated by others and cheating someone.

To overcome the negative portents of such dreams, it is usually beneficial to donate some money to charity or temple, feed a tortoise or some fish. In the case of there also being a problem in your life, you can go for the stronger cures suggested, which is to try and feed a black bird, a black dog or a black cow. Doing any of these three things is believed to help purify some of your negative karma.


FLAMES FROM CANDLES OR A BUTTER LAMP

Lotus candles and butters can be lit and their flames observed to make a divination on some problem disturbing your mind. Ideally the candle or lamp holder is made of a precious metal such as gold, silver or other precious metal. It should be thoroughly cleaned and the wick neither too thick nor too thin, with a height reaching the brim, and placed in the centre of the lamp.

Melted, purified butter poured over the lamp makes it very effective. If you are using a candle, get a very good variety, something that has no fragrance or incense. Recite a mantra you know and think that you will be getting an answer to the question inside your head.





Then light the butter lamp and observe the flame. Pay attention to the shape of the flame. Let it burn for a few minutes before bringing your attention to it.





A globular point means safety, a conch shape represents fame, a bright yellow flame indicates the successful removal of obstacles, a lotus and jewel-like flame denotes wealth.





A flame with a hook shaped tip means that one will become powerful, and one with two points signifies that the person will leave for another place.





Should the flame die out suddenly or become dim, it means you have an enemy you are unaware of. It also means that someone is about to visit you who will bring bad news.





If the flame separates into two parts, this indicates the family will separate. A dark red flame means misfortune to the eldest son; when the center of the flame only turns red and smoke comes out, this indicates some kind of financial loss.

15 Ways to Enhance Your Charisma and Inner Strength

Learn how to improve your finances, your career and your confidence with this series of special energy rituals. Each of these routines will boost your personal success, thereby enhancing your charisma and inner strength. Enjoy feeling your life improve as you systematically tick off each of these activities off your checklist


1. Sprout a Plant in the Southeast to Bring in a New Source of Income
By placing sprouting plants in SE, you simulate the auspicious presence of sheng chi and create multiple sources of income. If there is no growth in the Southeast, wealth energy becomes increasingly depleted.

2. Place a Water Feature in the Southwest
To attract serious wealth into your life, choose a substantial sized water feature – i.e. a pool or fishpond - dug into the ground in the Southwest part of your garden. This activates the indirect spirit of the period of eight and is an extremely powerful way to attract abundance luck to the family.

3. Hang A Mandala on Your South Wall
Mandalas reflect the powerful energies of heaven and earth, which can then combine with the energy of the people in the home. This forms the powerful trinity of feng shui “ Tien Ti Ren”. A beautiful and well-drawn mandala will ensure your house is properly safeguarded and will also encourage good health for all residents.

4. Place a Red Jewel in the Earth Sectors for Wealth Luck
Select a red wish-fulfilling jewel. Wrap it in a red or yellow cloth and bury it in the SW or NE corner of your garden, or both. If you are sensing obstacles to your prosperity luck, this ritual will help you overcome them.


5. Throw a Party on a Special Day
It is always good to bring a blast of yang energy into your home. Invite a group of friends who care for you, whose auras glow with good will for you and who are happy to come together in celebration with you. Good feng shui parties will dissolve any negative energy that has gotten stuck in your home, transforming it instead into positive chi.
6. Allow Yang Energy into the Facing Palace of your Home
The facing palace is the part of the house where chi enters and distributes. Make sure it is clutter-free and brightly lit. Place Fu Dogs to guard your home from any harmful energy entering via the main door.

7. Wear a Transformation Fan pendant
The fan is powerful symbol that can transform bad luck into good luck. It wards off the bad vibes of negative gossip and the ill intentions of others. It is the best way to bring good luck back into your life, especially if you have recently been suffering from a spate of bad luck.

8. Draw the Dollar Sign on your Hand Every Day for 15 Days
Use red cinnabar to draw the dollar sign on the palm of your hand for the 15 days of the waxing moon. As you write, concentrate your thoughts so that the sign is imbued with the power of your belief and positive energy.

9. Energize a Room with the Sun and Moon sign
The signs of the Sun and Moon have an empowering energy when combined. It also signifies the balance of yin and yang. Place this symbol in your home to activate their special energy.

10. Wear the Wishfulfilling Mantra Ring at all times
Wear the mantra ring on any finger to create a protective aura and defend against negative vibes. It helps you achieve your desires when worn. Your goals can be for spiritual, emotional, mental, physical and material fulfillment. You can also wear the mantra ring on a chain around your neck.
11. Fire up your Love Life with Peach Blossom Luck
Identify your personal peach blossom animal. This will be either the Horse, the Rooster, the Rabbit or the Rat depending on your animal sign. Place a symbol of your peach blossom animal in a prominent place in its corresponding part of thye house. Then identify the peach blossom location of this year or the coming one. Activate the sector with a symbol of your peach blossom animal. This will energize your love life with new possibilities.
12. Place a Metal Feature in the Northwest
Protect the luck of the family’s breadwinner by placing Ksitigarbha’s six ring staff in the Northwest. You can also use a metallic sculpture of your choice if that is your preference. But make sure the sculpture you use is non-threatening and without poison arrows. The Northwest is the symbolic place of the father or leader of your house, and if he does well, so will the entire family by extension.

13. Place a Painting of 100 Birds just Outside your Front Door
Birds symbolize a variety of opportunities that have the potential to change one’s life for the better. They are also bringers of good news into the home. The more birds the better and it doesn’t matter what type they are, although colourful plumage is particularly auspicious.


14. Place Sea Salt or Rock Salt Inside your Wallet to Attract Cash Luck
Sea salt has great cleansing properties but also has the capacity to attract wealth. Sewing several grains of sea salt into a small pouch in your wallet will attract cash into it and ensure money doesn’t leave your wallet.

15. Create an Aquarium filled with Little Fish for Career Luck
To boost you career luck, activate the North corner in your home with an aquarium. Make sure it is properly maintained. The swimming fish provide a constant source of yang energy in the North sector.

Bird Tries to Enter House

I live in an area of Florida next to a wildlife sanctuary. I have this red cardinal that comes to my bathroom window every morning. But he flies into the window like he wants to come in. Not sure why he does this. It started about 2 weeks ago. He does it every morning and sometimes in the afternoon. Not sure what to do?


It is always deemed auspicious when birds are attracted to your home. Birds always bring good omens, especially colourful birds. Welcome your red cardinal each morning and say hello. Perhaps you want to leave some bird seeds for him. But if he is flying into your window and getting concussed, maybe leave the birdseeds away from the window, or paste some window stickers on your window so he knows it is a window pane.

Dreaming of Death of Loved One

I dreamt that my boyfriend passed away suddenly without warning, what does it mean? We’ve been together for 6+ years.
Dreaming of someone dying usually means that person is in for something new in life. He or she may face some big changes, or meet with an exciting new opportunity. So some say it is good to dream of death, as it is only a metaphorical dying of one aspect of that person’s life – and whatever change comes about is usually for the better. However, it is also advised that you should not tell the person about your dream, otherwise you may cause something unlucky to happen to the person.

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Feng Tips on Fame

It is said that everybody has his or her 15 minutes of fame. For some, fame stares them in the eyes every minute of the day. Celebrities, politicians, socialites, and rich tycoons - they are always in the limelight. Reputation and fame is of great importance to them as they represent an image of their company or the industry. Sometimes there can be severe damage to reputations caused by scandals, lawsuits, convictions and gossiping. Here is how you can avoid having your reputation tarnished using Feng Shui .




1) Find out your Kua number and your best directions. Sleep with your head pointed at your 'Sheng Chi' direction.

2) If your career depends a lot on good reputation and fame, renovate your house so that the main door faces your 'Sheng Chi' direction.

3) If the main door of your house opens to large and imposing building on the opposite street or the edge of a large building, by all means move out of hang a Pa Kua to soften the effect of the 'shar qi'.

4) According to the 8 Life Aspirations, the South section governs Fame and Recognition. The element of South is fire and the color is red. If possible, paint this section of your house a lovely shade of bright red or hang some red drapes there.

5) Wood produces Fire, so you can energize the fire element with wood element. Place some wood furniture in the South section of your home or office. You can also keep a candle burning there and hang a painting with red color. Do not place any water feature in this section (such as aquariums) as it will drown the natural fire element.

6) According to the Flying Star school of Feng Shui, we are now living in the period of 7 (1984 - 2003). For this period the bad luck star of number 5 is located in the East. Avoid sleeping in a room in the East section of your house, for it brings backstabbers and gossiping.

Feng Tips on Wealth

To be materially well-off is a much sought-after dream. Indeed, good wealth luck is what motivated many people to search for means and ways to increase their fortunes. There are ways in the art of Feng Shui that helps you to attract good 'chi' to enhance your wealth luck. Here's how.




1) If you wish to enhance your material wealth luck, sleep with your head pointed at your 'sheng chi' direction. You can find out the direction using your Kua number. Sleeping in this position ensures general good luck and well being of the person.

2) The kitchen stove, also known as the 'fire mouth' should be properly positioned as it is an important factor in Feng Shui.

3) The main door also plays a vital role in Feng Shui. If wealth luck has been less than desirable lately, check if there is any offending man-made structure that is sending out harmful poison arrows towards your main door.

4) According to the 8 Life Aspirations, wealth and prosperity are governed by Southeast. The element of Southeast is Wood and the color is green. Wood is produced by Water and is destroyed by Metal. Avoid having any major Metal or Fire element in this section of your home/office.

5) If you are wondering why many offices and homes have large aquariums with beautiful fishes, here's the answer : Water. A little bit of water feature in the Southeast section helps the growth of the natural Wood element. However, do not overdo it. A nice aquarium or pond with some fish will enhance the look and feel of your household. Balance is vital.

6) Colors are also beneficial in attracting good 'chi'. In the Southeast section of your home/office, display some items colored in green. You can also paint the wall in green or hang some green colored curtains or drapes, as long as it does not seem odd and out of place there