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mercury conjunct ketu ⋆˙⟡♡✧˖
these natives often absorb and adopt the mercurial aspects of their surroundings
- this conjunction enables one to easily pick up the slang and dialects of various places and cultures, and there may be an ease with learning new languages (depending on how well placed mercury is)
- there may be a tendency to change their handwriting & subconsciously pick up lettering styles from others' handwriting they find pleasing, facilitating frequent changes in their writing style
- these natives often naturally pick up and subtly change their accent to match the accent of whom they are speaking with
- mercury conjunct ketu make excellent writers & here one finds an ease in expressing their thoughts via words and language. these natives may "test well" and easily pass tests & exams without studying a great deal beforehand
- natives with this placement are often perceived as extremely charming and have an ease of communication - owing to ketu's highly absorbant nature & the fact that people are drawn to others whom they perceive as similar to themselves
- this conjunction in the 1st house, especially in martian signs can lead to skin problems such as scars or surgeries because ketu will afflict the outer significations of mercury, while strengthening the inner significations.
(this is extremely prominent in anuradha nakshatra, because the protective barrier of the (astral & physical) body gets weakened. anuradha is about the merging and becoming of one flesh with another. these natives will strongly absorb the energy of their surroundings and this can afflict the skin if pathogens and the like get absorbed)
- depending on the sign & nakshatra, there can certainly present a high interest in occult topics - astrology, alchemy, etc. although there may be a tendency to be obsess over gaining and amassing knowledge & reading more and more on their subject of interest. a conscious effort to apply knowledge practically is necessary
(saturn is about learning through experience, hence saturn conjunct ketu will take a more experiential approach to these subjects)
- the nakshatra and sign of jupiter will influence the subjects of interest of the native and the source & quality of information. jupiter is the teacher, the guru, while mercury is the student. jupiter is the source of wisdom that gets processed through mercury (the intellect)
Michael McNally
Someone asked for the full speech given by the George Washington University Buddhist Chaplain Amitha Khema at the Cathedral because the audio was too soft to understand. Here is it With deep gratitude,I offer my heartfelt thanks to the Bishop and to all the Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Sikh, Bahá’í, Indigenous, and interfaith spiritual leaders who embraced our call and joined the National Cathedral’s welcome on such short notice. You opened your hearts and made this sacred place feel like home for everyone. When the George Washington University Center for Interfaith and Spiritual Life ran out of options to host the Peace Walk monks in this cold weather, we will never forget how you opened every door—of the Cathedral, of the Methodist Church, and of its Sanctuary—to give the venerable monks warmth, space, and care. Hebrews 13:2 reminds us: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.” It teaches that hospitality is a sacred duty, and that when you welcome a stranger, you may be welcoming someone far more important than you realize. These monks, and our beloved Aloka, have shown us how peace, unity, mindfulness, and acceptance can be lived every day. I want to share a small story. When we told the Reverend, “We need a bigger hall for devotees to offer lunch,” he said immediately, “Take the Sanctuary.” I hesitated and said, “Are you sure? People may spill drinks, and you may have to wash all the cushions. I studied in a Catholic school—I know how sacred the Sanctuary is.” His answer was simple and full of wisdom: “When a visitor comes to your house, you treat them the best way you can. We can clean after. Welcoming them comes first.” That small moment showed how deeply all of you prepared, cared, and stood together to welcome the monks. A Sanctuary is not opened by one person alone—it opens only when the whole community shares the same generosity. The monks themselves walk not only 2,300 miles, but the most profound path the Buddha taught—a path where even in the face of hardship, one holds no anger. The Buddha said, “Even if someone cuts you into two pieces, if you hold anger, you are not following my path.” These monks embodied that teaching. Their gratitude shines in the story of Aloka, the humble dog who walked with them and received their boundless care. Their loving-kindness was tested and proven after the tragic accident on their journey, yet they continued walking with compassion, not bitterness. They showed the world what inner peace truly looks like. Hosting the Peace Walk monks in Washington, DC involved many moving pieces—some well-planned, some completely last-minute—but all united by one intention: peace. On behalf of the Peace Walk monks DC hosting team, I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Your patience and support carried this effort more than you know. May all of you be well, peaceful, and happy. May the blessings of this gathering continue to uplift our communities.
Worshipper.
Wall Painting, probably from Balawaste.
Early Seventh Century.
(Height 21 ")
Collection of the National Museum, New Delhi.

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[And the car I bought from Richard, yeah, I still got it. and filled with his god, he thrones, buddh under plantain, I'm -- I'm still trying to get that car on the road.]
Early morning (4am JST?) chill drawing sessions with my bro @buddh-art
....plus several hours of genshin lmao