Friday, December 27, 2013
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Use the Chinese Zodiac to Attract Your Soul Mate
by: Marilyn Nash
The Chinese zodiac can be your Love Guide. You don't have a chance at love until you understand your own unique personality characteristics and how you interact with other people. Use the signs of the Chinese zodiac to attract your best match for life long compatibility, romance and love.
I've never really figured out what attraction is. Oh I can give you a shopping list of characteristics that I find attractive in a man - but then suddenly I'll find myself attracted to someone who isn't anything like my list.
Yes, when I was single and a LOVE DISASTER I could be attracted all over the place, but most often what I ended up with was short-term "attractions". That's before I found the Chinese zodiac.
The wise and ancient Chinese zodiac is a 12 year cycle of animal signs: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Each sign rules for one year and then the cycle gets repeated. The Chinese zodiac animal sign that rules the year of your birth has given you certain basic characteristics and helped to define your basic nature.
And so you're thinking, "that's very interesting, Marilyn" - but what does a Monkey, Horse, or Sheep have to do with finding my Soul Mate?" Hang on - I'll tell you.
I used to carry around my "wish-list" for my future Soul Mate. I had been told to visualize him - this wonderful, smiling, generous, loving man -and I did. But I could only do that from a very surface place. Oh yes, he was to be a moral sort, and loyal, a credit to mankind, etc - but actually I never considered how I would interact with him. Except of course, that we would adore each other and live happily ever after. What I did not take into consideration was - get ready - ME!
Once you are aware of your basic characteristics and understand and accept your positives and negatives, then you will be ready to understand and find the partner who will be your best match. The Chinese zodiac becomes your Road map to your Soul Mate.
Location, location, location! Surely you've heard that before and it is definitely true. Your position on the Chinese zodiac is the reason you immediately click with some people and do not with others. This is why you can fall in love with your opposite on the Chinese zodiac wheel - but you have to understand that that relationship will require lots of negotiation.
Once you understand the location of your sign to the others you will be able to see how to make your life work smoother. In business - this is why one person will be a good partner for you or not. In love it will determine just how much effort you will have to put into it to keep things happy.
The Chinese zodiac signs will help you find someone you can grow with. Someone who will respect your personal uniqueness as well as your faults and you will be able to do the same for him. The Chinese zodiac can help you find your most compatible match.
Is attraction and even love enough in the face of conflicting goals and habits and experiences? Be true to yourself when you're looking for compatibility in love. You are the starting point on the map.
Your Chinese zodiac sign is a great place to start understanding your own unique characteristics and nature. Discover yourself first then use the Chinese zodiac as your Road map to Love.
The Chinese zodiac can be your Love Guide. You don't have a chance at love until you understand your own unique personality characteristics and how you interact with other people. Use the signs of the Chinese zodiac to attract your best match for life long compatibility, romance and love.
I've never really figured out what attraction is. Oh I can give you a shopping list of characteristics that I find attractive in a man - but then suddenly I'll find myself attracted to someone who isn't anything like my list.
Yes, when I was single and a LOVE DISASTER I could be attracted all over the place, but most often what I ended up with was short-term "attractions". That's before I found the Chinese zodiac.
The wise and ancient Chinese zodiac is a 12 year cycle of animal signs: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Each sign rules for one year and then the cycle gets repeated. The Chinese zodiac animal sign that rules the year of your birth has given you certain basic characteristics and helped to define your basic nature.
And so you're thinking, "that's very interesting, Marilyn" - but what does a Monkey, Horse, or Sheep have to do with finding my Soul Mate?" Hang on - I'll tell you.
I used to carry around my "wish-list" for my future Soul Mate. I had been told to visualize him - this wonderful, smiling, generous, loving man -and I did. But I could only do that from a very surface place. Oh yes, he was to be a moral sort, and loyal, a credit to mankind, etc - but actually I never considered how I would interact with him. Except of course, that we would adore each other and live happily ever after. What I did not take into consideration was - get ready - ME!
Once you are aware of your basic characteristics and understand and accept your positives and negatives, then you will be ready to understand and find the partner who will be your best match. The Chinese zodiac becomes your Road map to your Soul Mate.
Location, location, location! Surely you've heard that before and it is definitely true. Your position on the Chinese zodiac is the reason you immediately click with some people and do not with others. This is why you can fall in love with your opposite on the Chinese zodiac wheel - but you have to understand that that relationship will require lots of negotiation.
Once you understand the location of your sign to the others you will be able to see how to make your life work smoother. In business - this is why one person will be a good partner for you or not. In love it will determine just how much effort you will have to put into it to keep things happy.
The Chinese zodiac signs will help you find someone you can grow with. Someone who will respect your personal uniqueness as well as your faults and you will be able to do the same for him. The Chinese zodiac can help you find your most compatible match.
Is attraction and even love enough in the face of conflicting goals and habits and experiences? Be true to yourself when you're looking for compatibility in love. You are the starting point on the map.
Your Chinese zodiac sign is a great place to start understanding your own unique characteristics and nature. Discover yourself first then use the Chinese zodiac as your Road map to Love.
I'm Marilyn Nash and I was a LOVE DISASTER! I'm not a psychologist or astrologer. A friend suggested that I learn about the Chinese Zodiac and it gave me information about myself that helped me understand what I had been doing to sabotage my love life. The wise and ancient Chinese figured it out centuries ago. The Chinese Zodiac can be your Love Guide. You'll find help for compatibility and romance here: http://www.ChineseZodiacLoveGuide.com
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Giving Your Chinese Elm Bonsai the Best Care - Part I
by: Mike Andrews
The Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is one of the most popular trees available for doing bonsai. Year after year the Chinese elm is among the top trees for producing bonsai. Experienced bonsai artists sometimes recommend this particular plant to newbies in the hobby. The Chinese elm has a reasonably predictable pattern of growth and you won't need to be a skilled pruner due to the fact this tree is rather forgiving. Additionally, the tree is slower growing and for that reason allows the beginner to learn and become familiar with training and caring for it.
In it's native environment the Chinese elm tree can grow up to 60 feet tall. Perfect for bonsai, the trees leaves are usually small. They are leathery in appearance and darkish green in color with a somewhat serrated edge. The Chinese elm is adaptable to both an indoor ecosystem or an outdoor ecosystem. It is a robust deciduous tree and will drop its leaves in the fall and spend the wintertime in a state of dormancy. If grown indoors it will stay green throughout the year.
In contrast to other elms, the Chinese Elm bonsai is not at risk of being infected with Dutch elm disease. Because of this, the Chinese Elm makes an outstanding plant for people only starting growing bonsai.
Watering Your Chinese Elm
Since most bonsai pots are quite shallow, and also the soil utilized is somewhat coarse, the soil can easily dry out rapidly. Depending on the season, whether you are growing your Chinese elm inside or outside, you might need to water your tree as often as every day. Dig down about a 1 / 2 inch into the soil; when the top 1 / 2 inch feels dry then it is time to water your bonsai. A real easy way to water your Chinese elm bonsai is to set it in a kitchen sink or container partially filled with water, making sure that the water level is just below the rim of the bonsai pot, and allow it to soak water in through the drainage holes in the base of the pot. After 5-10 minutes remove from the sink/container and allow to drain totally.
A very important factor you need to regularly be conscientious of is to never ever allow your bonsai plant get completely dry. Your bonsai plant's watering schedule is figured out through checking out the moisture level of the soil in your bonsai pot. It really is a good idea to check on the moisture level each day. If the top half inch of soil feels moist then you don't need to water yet. However, if your bonsai is in a very small pot and/or it is a hot or windy day, or if the bonsai is pot-bound, then you may have to water. If one part is dried out, you will want to water that part.
How Much Sunlight?
The Chinese elm tree is a really adaptable tree. In contrast to some hardy deciduous trees, the Chinese elm tree can be successfully grown inside. If hardened off to the cold slowly, they can drop their leaves in the fall and be considered deciduous trees, so you have a couple of options. Your Chinese elm will prosper in full sun, and lots of sun will result in the tree producing more compact leaves, that happen to be desirable with bonsai. It is crucial to be certain that the leaves are accustomed to sunlight before you position the tree in strong sunlight. If your Chinese elm has been an indoor plant it's leaves might be sunburned if left in the direct sunlight for too long. Expose the plant slowly and gradually to full sun. Good air flow is also important for the health of your Chinese elm bonsai . If you are growing your Chinese elm bonsai indoors then you must make sure it is kept in a very well ventilated area.
Some Elms come from warm parts of the world, and have never encountered cold conditions. It may damage your plant to keep these Elms too cold the first year or two. Chinese Elms may possibly drop a few leaves in the winter due to the natural decrease in light. This is to be anticipated. Even though the plant is hardy it ought to be shielded from intense cold and windy conditions to avoid harm to the tree.
The Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is one of the most popular trees available for doing bonsai. Year after year the Chinese elm is among the top trees for producing bonsai. Experienced bonsai artists sometimes recommend this particular plant to newbies in the hobby. The Chinese elm has a reasonably predictable pattern of growth and you won't need to be a skilled pruner due to the fact this tree is rather forgiving. Additionally, the tree is slower growing and for that reason allows the beginner to learn and become familiar with training and caring for it.
In it's native environment the Chinese elm tree can grow up to 60 feet tall. Perfect for bonsai, the trees leaves are usually small. They are leathery in appearance and darkish green in color with a somewhat serrated edge. The Chinese elm is adaptable to both an indoor ecosystem or an outdoor ecosystem. It is a robust deciduous tree and will drop its leaves in the fall and spend the wintertime in a state of dormancy. If grown indoors it will stay green throughout the year.
In contrast to other elms, the Chinese Elm bonsai is not at risk of being infected with Dutch elm disease. Because of this, the Chinese Elm makes an outstanding plant for people only starting growing bonsai.
Watering Your Chinese Elm
Since most bonsai pots are quite shallow, and also the soil utilized is somewhat coarse, the soil can easily dry out rapidly. Depending on the season, whether you are growing your Chinese elm inside or outside, you might need to water your tree as often as every day. Dig down about a 1 / 2 inch into the soil; when the top 1 / 2 inch feels dry then it is time to water your bonsai. A real easy way to water your Chinese elm bonsai is to set it in a kitchen sink or container partially filled with water, making sure that the water level is just below the rim of the bonsai pot, and allow it to soak water in through the drainage holes in the base of the pot. After 5-10 minutes remove from the sink/container and allow to drain totally.
A very important factor you need to regularly be conscientious of is to never ever allow your bonsai plant get completely dry. Your bonsai plant's watering schedule is figured out through checking out the moisture level of the soil in your bonsai pot. It really is a good idea to check on the moisture level each day. If the top half inch of soil feels moist then you don't need to water yet. However, if your bonsai is in a very small pot and/or it is a hot or windy day, or if the bonsai is pot-bound, then you may have to water. If one part is dried out, you will want to water that part.
How Much Sunlight?
The Chinese elm tree is a really adaptable tree. In contrast to some hardy deciduous trees, the Chinese elm tree can be successfully grown inside. If hardened off to the cold slowly, they can drop their leaves in the fall and be considered deciduous trees, so you have a couple of options. Your Chinese elm will prosper in full sun, and lots of sun will result in the tree producing more compact leaves, that happen to be desirable with bonsai. It is crucial to be certain that the leaves are accustomed to sunlight before you position the tree in strong sunlight. If your Chinese elm has been an indoor plant it's leaves might be sunburned if left in the direct sunlight for too long. Expose the plant slowly and gradually to full sun. Good air flow is also important for the health of your Chinese elm bonsai . If you are growing your Chinese elm bonsai indoors then you must make sure it is kept in a very well ventilated area.
Some Elms come from warm parts of the world, and have never encountered cold conditions. It may damage your plant to keep these Elms too cold the first year or two. Chinese Elms may possibly drop a few leaves in the winter due to the natural decrease in light. This is to be anticipated. Even though the plant is hardy it ought to be shielded from intense cold and windy conditions to avoid harm to the tree.
Mike Andrews is an author and a devoted enthusiast of the art of bonsai. He has written additional articles relating to the Chinese elm bonsai tree on his website at http://www.myjapanesebonsai.com/chinese-elm-bonsai/. Please sign up for his FREE 7-part mini-course on how to grow miniature bonsai trees, and check out his recommended eBook "Beautiful Bonsai Secrets". Peace.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
Chinese Traditional Wedding - Betrothal Gifts & Ceremony
by: Francis Leong
Chinese Traditional Wedding - Betrothal Gifts & Ceremony is a custom that has been surviving the years until now from the ancient China. Especially in Malaysia, this is the part of the Chinese Traditional Wedding that cannot be missed out.
Betrothal Ceremony has to be done before the actual wedding day of the couples. The parents or elderly from the Groom's side will have to pay a visit together with the groom himself to the Bride's house to settle the couples marriage in verbally and exchanged gifts. Usually the date has to be an auspicious date also. The Groom will have to bring the below items together as a gifts.
1. The Grand Money - The name that what we use to call it is a sum of money for the bride's parents and elderly as a token for them letting their daughter marring him. Amount can be any amount depends on the groom's ability.
2. The Grand Gifts- Usually what people are practicing in Malaysia right now, they will have to get some wedding accessories and gift for example the gift list listed below are the most common items to be given in today's Chinese Wedding customs and rituals.
- double happiness Chinese incense and candles.
- long life noodles.
- candies.
- chinese tea leafs.
- fruits
- 2 bottles of wine.
All of the above items have to be double in quantity for the bride to return half back to them later in the return gifts ceremony.
After all has been settled , both sides will sit down and have a talk on their marriages and confirmed everything what needs to be done. the next step from here, the bride and the groom will have to prepare other wedding preparation before the big wedding day come forwards.
Chinese Traditional Wedding - Betrothal Gifts & Ceremony is a custom that has been surviving the years until now from the ancient China. Especially in Malaysia, this is the part of the Chinese Traditional Wedding that cannot be missed out.
Betrothal Ceremony has to be done before the actual wedding day of the couples. The parents or elderly from the Groom's side will have to pay a visit together with the groom himself to the Bride's house to settle the couples marriage in verbally and exchanged gifts. Usually the date has to be an auspicious date also. The Groom will have to bring the below items together as a gifts.
1. The Grand Money - The name that what we use to call it is a sum of money for the bride's parents and elderly as a token for them letting their daughter marring him. Amount can be any amount depends on the groom's ability.
2. The Grand Gifts- Usually what people are practicing in Malaysia right now, they will have to get some wedding accessories and gift for example the gift list listed below are the most common items to be given in today's Chinese Wedding customs and rituals.
- double happiness Chinese incense and candles.
- long life noodles.
- candies.
- chinese tea leafs.
- fruits
- 2 bottles of wine.
All of the above items have to be double in quantity for the bride to return half back to them later in the return gifts ceremony.
After all has been settled , both sides will sit down and have a talk on their marriages and confirmed everything what needs to be done. the next step from here, the bride and the groom will have to prepare other wedding preparation before the big wedding day come forwards.
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