Chinese Astrology

Rat

Quick-witted. Loyal. Charming. Intelligent. Thrifty. Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 5, 10, 11, 14, 41, 45, 51 and 54.

Ox

Good friends.  Patient. Loyal. Caring. Stable. Sensible. Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 5, 12, 15, 33, 35, 51 and 53.

Tiger

Charismatic. Courageous. Warm-hearted. Also can be jealous. Lucky Numbers: 4, 5, 7, 9, 13, 34, 44, 45 and 54.

Rabbit

Dislike arguments. Sociable. Diplomatic. Humble. Compassionate.Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 19 and 35.

Dragon

Self-assured. Flamboyant. Adaptable.Volatile. Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 21, 34, 35, 36 and 45.

Snake

Sophisticated. Good sense of humor. Secretive. Can be possessive. Lucky Numbers: 1, 2, 4, 6, 13, 24, 42 and 46.

Horse

Love travel. Energetic. Ambitious. Impatient. Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 4, 8, 13, 14, 41 and 43.

Sheep / Goat

Creative. Artistic. Can at times be lazy. Often moody. Sensative. Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 5, 12, 34, 45 and 54.

Monkey

Curious. Obstinate. Active. Manipulative. Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 5, 7, 16, 23, 34, 45 and 54.

Rooster

Enthusiastic. Domineering. Devoted partners. Good parents. Lucky Numbers: 1, 5, 6, 12, 15, 16, 24 and 51.

Dog

Dutiful. Loyal. Honest. Faithful. Sincere. Faithful. Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 14, 19, 28, 30, 41, 45 and 54.

Pig

Trustworthy. Sincere. Tolerant. Chivalrous. Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 16, 18, 34, 41 and 48.

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The Swastika - A potted history

When you see a swastika you tend to assiciate it with Nazi Germany, but perhaps you shouldn't. The swastika had been around for thousands of years before the Nazi's 'borrowed' it.

The swastika has been used in India and Asia for thousands of years, and found its way to some surprising places:

• The ancient city of Troy, in the northwest of present-day Turkey.
• The Iron Age Koban culture of the Caucasus in Asia minor.
• On prehistoric Vinca artefacts from South-Eastern Europe.
• Amongst the ancient Hittites who lived in the area of present day Syria.
• In Ein Gedi, near Israel's Dead Sea.
• In the Tang Dynasty of China.
• In the 13th Century Amiens Cathedral in France.
• In ancient Greek architectural designs.
• On Native American Indian artefacts including those of the Navajo and Hopi.
• On pre-Christian Anglo-Saxon and Druidic artefacts.

The swastika was also used widely in the pre-Nazi twentieth century:

• Dust-covers of books by Rudyard Kipling and other authors.
• Boy Scouts' badges in Britain from 1911 to 1922.
• Bank notes printed by the 1917 Russian Provisional Government.
• Emblem of the British National War Savings Committee.
• Planes of the Finnish Air force and Army from 1918 until 1944.
• Latvian Air Force, 1918 until 1934.
• The Icelandic Steamship Company, Eimskip, from 1914.
• The Theosophical Society, founded in New York in 1875.

New World Order and all that

Does a MASTER PLAN to rule the world exist?

YES! It has been known and published in various forms since the Bavarian government circulated their famous report on the activities and plans of a secret organization called the Illuminati in the 1780's. It has to have been generations old in planning. George Washington spoke of a secret society called the "Illuminati" and this is what he had to say about this invisible power behind the throne which seeks to over-throw all forms of government so that they might inherit the earth:

"Reverend Sir: It was not my intention to doubt that the doctrine of the Illuminati and the principles of Jacobinism had not spread in the United States. On the contrary, no one is more satisfied of this fact than I am . . ." (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1941, Vol. 20)

In 1953 the California Senate Investigating Committee reported: "So-called modern Communism is apparently the same hypocritical and deadly conspiracy to destroy civilization that was founded by the secret order of the Illuminati in Bavaria on May 1, 1776, and that raised its hoary head in our colonies here as the critical period before the adoption of our Federal Constitution . . .

Since the official and highly organized founding of the Syndicate occurred in Europe in 1776, our isolated and founding nation was thus spared the main thrust of its tentacles until after our revolution occurred and our Constitution adopted."

Just three years after the Communists seized Russia, there was printed in the Illustrated Sunday Herald dated Feb. 8, 1920, the following statement by Winston Churchill about the Illuminati: "From the days of Sparticus - Weishaupt to those of Karl Marx, to those of Trotsky, Bela-Kuhn, Rosa Luxembourg and Emma Goldman, this world-wide conspiracy has been steadily growing. This conspiracy played a definitely recognizable role in the tragedy for the French Revolution. It has been the main-spring of every subversive movement in the 19th Century; and now at last this band of extraordinary personalities from the underworld of the great cities of Europe and America have gripped the Russian people by the hair of their heads, and have become practically the undisputed masters of that enormous empire." (A. Ralph Epperson, "The New World Order")

In January 1789 the Marquis de Luchet, horrified by the impending onslaught by the Illuminati, published the following before the fall of the Bastile to warn the people:

"Deluded people; You must understand that there exists a conspiracy in favor of despotism and against liberty, incapacity against talent, of vice against virtue, of ignorance against light! It is formed in the depths of the most impenetrable darkness, a society is to rule the world, to appropriate the authority of sovereigns, to usurp their place . . . Every species of error which afflicts the earth, every half-baked idea, every invention serves to fit the doctrines of the Illuminati . . . I see that all great fundamentals which society has made good use of to retain the allegiance of man - such as religion and law - will be without power to destroy an organization which has made itself a cult, and put itself above all human legislation. Finally, I see the release of calamities who end will be lost in the night of ages, activities devours the entrails of the globe and escapes into the air with a violent and devastating explosion."

The founder of the Illuminati, Adam Weishaupt had this to say, "The most wonderful thing of all is that the distinguished Lutheran and Calvinist theologians who belong to our order really believe that they see in it the true and genuine sense of Christian religion. O mortal man, is there nothing you cannot be made to believe."

He went on to write, "The true purpose of the order was to rule the world. To achieve this it was necessary for the order to destroy all religions, overthrow all governments and abolish private property . . . The strength of our order lies in its concealment, let it never appear in any place in its own name, but always covered by another name, and another occupation."

Caveat! - To be taken with a great deal of salt!

Some More Archaic Words

Archaic words.

Abaft - Toward or at the stern of a ship; Further aft
Afore - Before
Agone - Ago
Alack - Expression of sorrow or regret
Alee - On or toward the lee
Alow - Below
Amain - To a high degree; Exceedingly; at full speed
An - If
Anent - About; concerning
Anon - At once; immediately
Aright - Right; Correctly
Aroint - Begone
Athwart - Across; In opposition to; Sideways; Transversely
Aught - Anything at all; Something
Avaunt - Away; Hence
Aye - Yes
Beforetime - Formerly
Belike - Most likely; Probably
Betimes - In short time; Speedily
Betwixt - Between
Certes - In truth; Certainly
Clepe - To name; To call
Eft - Again; Afterwards
Festoons - Soon after
Egad - Mild oath
Eke - In addition; Also; Likewise
End long - Lengthwise
Enow - Enough
Ere - Before
Erelong - Before long; Soon
Erewhile - Until now
Eyne - Eyes
Fain - Happy; Inclined; Pleased
Fie - Expression of disgust or disapproval
Forby - Past; Near
Fore - At an earlier time or period
Forsooth - In truth; Indeed
Forthwith - Immediately
Forward - Turned away; Self-willed; Unreasonable; Perverse; Adverse
Gadzooks - Mild oath
Gar - Mild oath
Gardyloo - Warning cry
Gramercy - Expression of gratitude or surprise
Hark - To pay close attention; To listen
Heretofore - Until now
Heyday - Expression of elation or wonder
Hight - Named; Called; To command or call
Hist - Expression used to attract attention
Hither - To this place
Howbeit - Although
Ifsoever - If ever
Ilke - Kind or nature
Inly - Inwardly; Thoroughly
Iwis - Surely; Certainly
Lackaday - Expression of regret or deprecation
Lief - Soon; Gladly marry; Expression of surprised agreement
Maugre - In spite of
Mayhap - Perhaps
Meet - Fitting; Proper
Meseems - It seems to me
Methinks - I believe; I think
Nary - Not a one; Not at all
Natheless - Nevertheless; Notwithstanding
Needs - Of necessity; Necessarily
Nigh - Nearly; Almost
Nowise - Not at all
Od - Mild oath
Or - Before
Parcel - Partly
Pardie - Mild oath; Certainly or truly
Parfay - By my faith; Verily
Peradventure - Perhaps; Possibly; By adventure; By chance
Prithee - Expression of wish or request
Puissant - Powerful; Mighty
Quotha - Expression of surprise or contempt
Rede - To counsel or advise
Ruth - Pity; Remorse; Sorrow
Semovedly - Separately
Siege - Seat or throne
Sith - Since
Somedeal - Somewhat
Some whither - To some place; Somewhere
Sooth - Truth; Reality; In truth
Soothfast - Truthful; Honest; Faithful
Smoothly - In truth; Truly
Speed - Prosperity; Success
Strait - Strict; Rigorous; Constricted
Sweven - Vision seen in sleep; A dream
Swink - To toil; To labour
Swith - Instantly; Quickly
Swoopstake - In an indiscriminate manner
Teen - Injury; Grief
Thereinto - Into that or it
Thereon - Thereupon
Therewith - Thereupon; Forthwith
Therewithal - Besides
Thither - To that place
Thole - To endure; To suffer
Thro - Through
Tother - The other
Twain - Two
Twixt - Between
Usward - Toward us
Verily - Truly; Certainly; Confidently
Wanion - Ill luck; Misfortune
Weed - Garment or outfit worn during mourning
Well away - Expression of sorrow or lamentation; Alas
Whenas - When
Whencesoever - From whatsoever place or source
Where against - Against which
Whereinsoever - In whatsoever respect or place
Whereinto - Into which; Into what
Whereof - Of what
Whereon - On what
Whereout - Out of which
Where through - Through which; Through the agency of
Whereuntil - To what
Wherewith - With what
Whatsoever - Every one that
Whilom - Formerly; Once; Former
Whither - To what place
Whithersoever - To any place whatsoever
Whitherward - Toward what or which place
Whosoever - Every one who
Wist - To know
Withal - Besides; Therewith; Nevertheless; With
Wood - Mad; Insane; Wild
Yare - Marked by quickness and agility; Nimble; Prepared; Easily handled
Yede - To go
Yoicks - Expression of surprise or excitement
Yon - Yonder; That over there; those; Over there
Yonside - On the farther side of
Zounds - Mild oath