From Thich Nhat Hanh: Days left to help Bat Nha Monestary please sign petition

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The petition to support Bat Nha is almost 50% to goal of 10k signatures.

Only days remain until eviction & everything helps.

www.thepetitionsite.com/1/savebatnha

More information:

Help Thich Nhat Hanh and Bat Nha


Target:

U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Sponsored by:

Friends of Thich Nhat Hanh Geoff Livingston

A difficult, immediate situation in Vietnam, has arisen. Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Thich Nhat Hanh's Vietnam-based Bat Nha monastery is under severe economic, violent, and governmental pressure to abandon the monastery by September 2. The cause: Two statements supporting religious freedom, a core principle of democracy.

For that, they have been harassed day and night with loud speakers, threatened that they would be killed on July 5th by 400 tribal people with metal sticks or sickles, had their electricity and water cut off, their homes robbed, and have suffered innumerable verbal abuses. The monastery serves as a training and practice center in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh's home monastery, Plum Village in France.

These 400 Monastics who practice Thich Nhat Hanh%u2019s teachings are all Vietnam citizens. These gentle, peaceful creatures seek to sooth the world's ills, bridge understanding between all faiths, and spread greater world, human and environmental peace. The love they bring to the table is simply amazing to behold.

The Vietnamese government cannot point to one specific reason for the nuns and monks to be evicted from their home. They have cited ownerships issues, failure to pay the electric bill and a myriad of other manufactured reasons.

The nuns and monks, all Vietnam citizens .As of 26th of August 2009, they are approaching their 9th week without water and electricity

Please act on behalf of global human rights and Viet Nam and peace. Please stop this violence and help save Bat Nha Monastery now. We are hoping that US political pressure and community activists who are being mobilized online will help them keep their home. At a minimum, they believe an extension beyond the Sept. 2, 2009 deadline will support them in taking peaceful, non violent action to work with local officials.

As you know, Vietnam has a troubled history. The best thing we could possible do for this country is fight to keep this soothing salve in place, quietly working its magic of openness, peace and tolerance. And let's try to prevent another horrific act of violence and bloodshed in Vietnam's history.

Please act on behalf global human rights and Viet Nam. Please stop this violence and help save Bat Nha Monastary now.The Vietnamese government cannot point to one specific reason for the nuns and monks to be evicted from their home. They have cited ownerships issues, failure to pay the electric bill and a myriad of other manufactured reasons.

The nuns and monks, all Vietnam citizens .As of 26th of August 2009, they are approaching their 9th week without water and electricity

Please act on behalf of global human rights and Viet Nam and peace. Please stop this violence and help save Bat Nha Monastery now. We are hoping that US political pressure and community activists who are being mobilized online will help them keep their home. At a minimum, they believe an extension beyond the Sept. 2, 2009 deadline will support them in taking peaceful, non violent action to work with local officials.

As you know, Vietnam has a troubled history. The best thing we could possible do for this country is fight to keep this soothing salve in place, quietly working its magic of openness, peace and tolerance. And let's try to prevent another horrific act of violence and bloodshed in Vietnam's history.

Please act on behalf global human rights and Viet Nam. Please stop this violence and help save Bat Nha Monastary now.

Best Tarot Reading Decks and Other Tools~ For Inspirational Readings - Intuitive Tarot Readings by Jeannie - San Francisco

Intuitive Tarot Readings by Jeannie
San Francisco, CA
Jeannie Zukav
jzukav@aol.com
www.tarotreadingsbyjeannie.com
415/267-3970

I recommend working with Tarot Cards (intuition tools) that both motivate and inspire you. After all, you get to choose your cards. And like choosing friends, you want to pick ones that help and support you on your life path in a positive way.

Here’s a list of my favorite Tarot Decks, in no particular order:

1. Motherpeace Tarot Cards-by Karen Vogel and Vicki Noble

A good everyday deck, and good for learning the tarot with. Motherpeace cards are round and enable the Reader to provide a very holistic/earthy and precise vision of what’s going on. This is the deck I learned on, and the deck I use the most for Readings for myself and others.

2. Osho Zen Tarot-by Osho

A good everyday deck, and good for learning the tarot with. The Osho cards offer a Zen Buddhist perspective that I find to be very helpful when I’m looking for a deeper introspective understanding. The card images on this deck tell a story.

3. Tarot of the Four Elements-by Isha Lerner

A good everyday deck, and good for learning the tarot with. This deck is so colorful and vibrates life. This deck really gives the 4 elements of the minor arcana a voice.

4. Vibrational Healing Cards-by Rowena Pattee Kryder

I’ve had this deck a long time. Though you can create spreads with it, I use it for one card meditative readings and or as single root cards to support full Readings with other cards. The lessons of these cards are energy lessons. These cards go beyond the paradigm of major and minor arcana cards. They present profoundly deep lessons for spiritual growth and evolution.

5. Cosmic Deck of Initiation-by Barbara M. Delong

I’ve also used this deck for a long time. Though you can create spreads with it, I use it for one card meditative readings and or as single root cards to support full Readings with other cards. These cards are round and offer lessons that include titles like: Universal Healing, Law of Cause and Effect, Healer Within, Sower of Seeds…

6. Medicine Cards-by Jamie Sams, David Carson, and Angela C. Werneke

A favorite deck of mine. I use this deck for spreads and one card Readings. The images connect you to the lessons of North American Animals. The book that comes with this deck is so helpful in that it explains the animal lessons with text, verse, and stories carried down by oral tradition.

7. The Kabbalah Deck-by Edward Hoffman

This deck and the book that comes with it introduced me to the meaning of Hebrew Letters. I use this deck for spreads and one card meditation Readings when I’m in need of deeply introspective/esoteric information.

8, Goddess Tarot-by Kris Waldherr

This deck is beautifully rendered and teaches female wisdom from many cultures. It can be used for spreads, one card meditations, and for learning tarot.

9. Medicine Woman Tarot-by Carol Bridges

A down to earth deck good for spreads and one card Readings. This deck would also be good to learn tarot with. The card images present a good balance between male and female energy.

10. Mana Cards: The Power of Hawaiian Wisdom-by Catherine Becker

This deck was given to me as a gift when I was on the Big Island. The cards carry the stories of indigenous Hawaiian lessons. I use this deck for spreads and one card Readings.

11. The I Ching:

I love the I Ching. This system seems to help me when I’m looking for insight about how to respond to something I’m experiencing.

Buy the I Ching Book of Changes translated by Wilhelm/Baynes and throw coins or…

Learn to do the long version of I Ching with yarrow sticks. For this I recommend The I Ching Workbook Gift Set: The I Ching Workbook + 50 Yarrow Stalks-by Wu Wei. This set has everything you need and really clear directions.

If you are interested in developing your Intuition, I offer one on one Intuition/Tarot Classes in the San Francisco Bay Area, and over the telephone. Classes are open to beginning to experienced students of all ages. Contact me @ 415/267-3970 for sign-up information.

To learn more about how I teach, please take a look at my website section on classes at www.tarotreadingsbyjeannie.com

Californians~Vote YES on Prop 2~Opportunity to help caged farm animals

The heading says it all. Please take this step to stop the practice of caging animals in cages so small they can't turn around or extend their limbs. This practice must not go on a moment longer. The humane society is sponsering this and is finally bringing this issue to the polls. Now all we have to do is vote it through.

Thank you to the Berkeley tree protectors

Somehow the value of our trees seems to be unimportant to many....

I don't understand it.

I know my very breath depends on them.

Thank you for taking a stand and doing everything you knew how to do to try to protect the ancient grove in Berkeley.

I'm saddened by the lack of understanding, presence of mind, and sensibility that would have included them in the environment.

Much love to you all.

Jeannie

International Day of Peace Sept 21, 2008

One Day of Peace

One day of peace

A sacred time and place for peace

Precious heart seed

We'll care for her

And she will grow.

www.internationaldayofpeace.org/

Choosing Your First Tarot Deck-Choosing Symbols to Work With

Tarot Readings by Jeannie
Intuitive Counselor
Personal Readings, Classes, Gatherings & Events
San Francisco, CA
Jeannie Zukav
Jzukav@aol.com
www.tarotreadingsbyjeannie.com
415/267-3970

Perspective Tarot students often tell me that they really want to learn Tarot but for some reason they have a hard time sitting still with their cards. I ask them if they love their cards and they'll say no. Ah then this is the problem. You have to love the cards that you're about to work with and through.

Let's define what Tarot cards are and how they are used. Tarot cards fall into the category of intuitive or divination tools. Like diagnostic indicators, they inform the Reader through symbolism what is currently happening. Most Tarot cards are representations of two worlds:

-The world of universal truths and life lessons as depicted in the major arcana cards

-The world of learning those lessons in your every day life as depicted in minor arcana cards

The original Tarot deck, as far as we can tell, was created during the 1400's in medieval times. But nobody can agree on the origins of tarot, or how far back its symbolism really goes. Symbolism has been a means to transmit cultural wisdom since ancient times. The symbols represent natural forces from the cosmos to the earth. Attributes of humanity show up symbolically in all cultures. It's hard to know which symbols started where. For example the many armed Hindu deities of ancient India carry symbols or attributes including the lotus, mirror, fire, bell, trident …. Some carry the sword, bowl, rod, and disc, which are seen in tarot cards we use today. Symbols of wisdom and the natural elements are seen throughout the world. Teaching and learning through the oral tradition and symbols is at the heart of Tarot reading.

So, how do you choose the right deck for you?

Since the 1960's Tarot cards have grown to encompass many paths and stories. The Rider-Waite deck, which still echoes a culture of kings queens knights and pages is by far not the only choice. I personally use decks that represent cultural paradigms that resonate true within myself. I like to use earthy round cards that keep me connected to life and harmonic life cycles. The war cultures represented in the Rider-Waite though it may resonate for some, is not my choice.

Look at the images on the cards and see what story they are telling. There are many many ways to be in the world. Who you are and the energy you want to support in yourself should be taken into consideration when making your final selection.

Choose a deck that inspires you. Choose one that makes you feel uplifted just by looking at it. Look at the major arcana cards. Are they representing the world as you experience it? Even though you may not understand the specifics of the symbolism depicted on these cards, decide if they resonate with you on every level.

Tarot cards represent one way that symbols are expressed. They are guides. They open doors to much more exploration. The cards point to life. They represent moving and changing dynamics…they help you to see what is already present.

Life is always speaking to us…we need only to listen.

Jeannie Zukav is a long time Intuitive Tarot Reader residing in San Francisco. If you are interested in a private reading or classes with her she may be reached at 415/267-3970.

Life Lessons: What is Intuition? by Jeannie Zukav, Tarot Readings by Jeannie in San Francisco

From my experience Intuition is natural. It encompasses all of our senses, the ones we know about and ones that are more subtle. Intuition is part of our survival mechanism. It helps us to see what is around us and is not bound by time or distance.

Some feel Intuition in their bodies, some hear it in their mind, some see it in their dreams, visions, and waking time, and all of us get those premonitions from time to time that tell us that our senses are working.

We all know the feeling when we know something wonderful or not so wonderful is about to happen. With Intuition it's much easier to know if you should move towards, or away from something or someone.

Trusting your Intuition means you are listening to your whole self. Allowing yourself to listen deeply helps you to stay on your authentic path. It helps you to be real and integrated.

When you develop your intuition you are clearing your ability to receive information you can trust. Intuition is always there waiting to come to your assistance.

Contact Jeannie Zukav for more information about Intuitive Tarot Readings, Classes, or for bringing Intuitive Readings to your next event.

Tarot Readings by Jeannie
Jeannie Zukav
San Francisco
JZukav@aol.com
www.tarotreadingsbyjeannie.com
415/267-3970

Inspiration, Illumination, Listening to Our Selves

When we listen deeply to our bodies, any part of ourself, we connect to the whole of life.

Intuitive Tarot Readings by Jeannie-San Francisco, CA-Reviews

IntuitiveTarot Readings by Jeannie
Intuitive Counseling
Jeannie Zukav
415/267-3970
www.tarotreadingsbyjeannie..com
JZukav@aol.com

Here are a few reviews from some of my clients: (from Yelp San Francisco)

Jeannette O.
Kamuela, HI

04/10/2008
5 star rating
Sincere, ethical, genuine, compassionate and real. Those are only a few of the qualities you sense with Jeannie as she reveals the information given to her in her readings with you. Her insightful and magnificent way of communication in clear, formative language assists in understanding the revelations at hand. She connects with her heart to create an experience to empower you and grow with. Truly inspirational readings and something not to miss out on in your life.

Killla B.
San Francisco, CA

03/17/2008
5 star rating
Ms. Jeannie is the real deal. Her warmth and kindness is inescapable. Her tarot readings are honest and profound as as are her classes. It is a joy and privilege to be in her presence. I hope to take more of her classes in the future and recommend her to anyone and everyone!
I am very lucky to have found her!



Giamma C.
San Francisco, CA


03/17/2008
5 star rating
I had a great experience when I got a reading.
Her place is very welcoming and peaceful.
She gave me some good insight and useful interpretation of my chart


Laura K.
Oakland, CA

03/17/2008
5 star rating
Jeannie is a sweetie. She's got this extremely feminine kind of wisdom thing going on that's part earth mother, part sorceress, part siren. The combo is unbeatable. She knows what she's doing with those cards, and her interpretation is always down-to-earth, savvy, and helpful.

Errol F.
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San Francisco, CA

03/24/2008
5 star rating
I was very skeptical about tarot card readers, but Jeannie opened up my eyes on what is possible with my relationships, career, and personal issues. She is very detailed and clear about her readings and she is dead on with the present issue at hand. I definitely recommend her.


Bob P.
Anaheim, CA

03/18/2008
5 star rating
Jeannie Zukav has an amazing gift of clarity. With her depth of life experience and super human intuition, she is a most valuable resource for anyone looking for answers. Over the last few years, every aspect of my life has benefited from her advice.

Arnaud D.
Sunnyvale, CA

03/16/2008
5 star rating
Jeannie is an amazing reader !! Her readings are very insightful. She will connect with the deep energies that are either blocking or transforming your life and she will put you on the right path for ultimate re-connection with yourself.
She has definite life coaching approaches and Tarot is a medium at which she excels.

Seeing the truth so we can heal as a whole

We are not separate from nature nor are we capable of being content when we separate from our own nature.

Healing makes us whole, closing the gaps and separations within.

While we work for own salvation, we must also work for the welfare of all beings.