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Gods – Chinese Gong Gong Water God

Gong Gong Chinese Water God

Gonggong (/ˈɡɒŋɡɒŋ/) is a Chinese water god who is depicted in Chinese mythology and folktales as having a copper human head with an iron forehead, red hair, and the body of a serpent, or sometimes the head and torso are human, with the tail of a serpent.[1][2] He is destructive and is blamed for various cosmic catastrophes. In all accounts, Gonggong ends up being killed or sent into exile, usually after losing a struggle with another major deity such as the fire god Zhurong.

In astronomy, the dwarf planet 225088 Gonggong is named after Gonggong.

Name

In English, the two syllables of the name are the same. But in Mandarin, they differ in tone (共工 Gònggōng), and in other Chinese languages they differ in their vowel and the initial consonant as well (cf. Middle Chinese *ɡɨoŋh-kuŋ, also Japanese kyōkō). The most common variant of the name, 龔工, is identical to the first in English, but in Mandarin differs in tone (Gōnggōng), and in other Chinese languages in consonant and vowel as well (cf. Middle Chinese *kɨoŋ-kuŋ).

Gonggong’s personal name is said to be Kanghui (pronounced either /ˈkæŋhuːi/ KANG-hoo-ee in English, or as Mandarin Kānghuí kʰáŋ.xwěi kong-HWAY).

Legend

Gonggong is known from the late Warring States period (before 221 BC). Gonggong appears in the ancient “Heavenly Questions” (Tianwen) poem of the Chu Ci, where he is blamed for knocking the earth’s axis off center, causing it to tilt to the southeast and the sky to tilt to the northwest.[2] This axial tilt is used to explain why the rivers of China generally flow to the southeast, especially the Yangzi River and the Yellow River, and why the sun, moon, and stars move towards the northwest. Literature from the Han dynasty becomes much more detailed regarding Gonggong.

Gonggong was credited in various mythological contexts as being responsible for great floods, often in concert with his minister Xiangliu (a.k.a. Xiangyao), who has nine heads and the body of a snake.

Gonggong was ashamed that he lost the fight with Zhurong, the Chinese god of fire, to claim the throne of Heaven. In a fit of rage, he smashed his head against Buzhou Mountain, one of eight pillars holding up the sky, greatly damaging it and causing the sky to tilt towards the northwest and the earth to shift to the southeast, which caused great floods and suffering. In one account of the myth, Gonggong kills himself in the process and fire comes out of the shattered mountain alongside floods.[3]

The goddess Nüwa cut off the legs of the giant turtle Ao and used them in place of the fallen pillar, ending the floods and suffering; she was, however, unable to fully correct the tilted sky and earth and alter their effects on the sun, moon, stars, and rivers in China.

Good Day WOTC Family and Friends Here is a Poem for Today

Here is another poem my maternal grandfather use to read to my cousins and I when we were children. family legend has it he read it to our parents when they were younger also. My mother read this to my children out of the same book of poetry that my grandfather read it to me from. I look forward to reading yesterday’s and today’s poems to my grandchildren from the same book as I inherited it from my mom when she crossed the veil in 2015. It is important to me to carry on family traditions like this and others. Yesterday’s poem and today’s may not be too witchy, but they called to me to share them with you. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did as a child and still enjoy reading now. If you have a poem from any point in your life you would like to share with all of us please put the name of it in the comments section and I will try to find it to share.

Jabberwocky

Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
      Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves,
      And the mome raths outgrabe.
“Beware the Jabberwock, my son!
      The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
      The frumious Bandersnatch!”
He took his vorpal sword in hand;
      Long time the manxome foe he sought—
So rested he by the Tumtum tree
      And stood awhile in thought.
And, as in uffish thought he stood,
      The Jabberwock, with eyes of flame,
Came whiffling through the tulgey wood,
      And burbled as it came!
One, two! One, two! And through and through
      The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
He left it dead, and with its head
      He went galumphing back.
“And hast thou slain the Jabberwock?
      Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!”
      He chortled in his joy.
’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
      Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves,
      And the mome raths outgrabe.

Good Day WOTC Family and Friends Here is a Thought for Today

This poem was a favorite of my maternal grandfather when anyone in the family’s life hit a rough patch. Its words are needed at least by me this week.

Don’t Quit

by Edgar A. Guest c. March 1921

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit –
Rest if you must, but don’t you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns.
As everyone of us sometimes learns.
And many a fellow turns about when he
Might have won had he stuck it out.
Don’t give up though the pace seems slow –
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than it seems
To a faint and faltering man;
Often the struggler has given up when he
Might have captured the victor’s cup;
And he learned too late when the night came down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out –
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And when you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit –
It’s when things seem worst,
You must not quit.

Some Humor for Your Day

Divination Journal

Tarot Card

From tarotx.net

The High Priest – Major Arcana

Menu of Contents

 

I. Keywords and corresponding associations to the High Priest Witches Tarot

II. Meaning of the High Priest Witches Tarot

Message of the High Priest Witches Tarot

The High Priest Witches in a Tarot spread

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

Lion

From uniguide.com

Lion symbolism and meaning include majesty, courage, strength, protection, family, wisdom, and other admirable traits. Lions once roamed throughout the African continent as well as parts of Asia and Europe. So, the lion is a subject in the mythologies and folklore of many cultures around the world. In addition, the lion spirit animal is a power animal for those who feel a special kinship with these giant cats. Others are simply starstruck by their magnificence. In this post, you’ll learn about lion symbols and meanings, lion mythology, the lion spirit animal, and more.

Rune

From TheRuneSite.com

Bjarkan

Sound: “b”, “p”, “v”, “mb”, “mp”
Stands for: Birch Twig
Casting meaning: The birch twig represents rebirth and purification as does the rune Bjarkan. It is also a woman’s rune symbolizing gestation and birth.

Witch’s Rune

From psychic-revelation.com

Crossed Spears

Keywords: Arguments, negativity.

Meanings: The Crossed Spears is a rune that signifies arguments and negative events. Often this can be of an upsetting nature, rather like the Tower card in the tarot. It is not all bad though. If it is near to a positive rune it may indicate the end of a quarrel and healing. Especially if it lies near the Rings. This rune could mean a promotion at work, or a fast recovery if you’re ill.

 

Ogham

From LearnReligions.com

Nion/Nin

N is for Nion, sometimes called Nuin, which is connected to the Ash tree. Ash is one of three trees which were sacred to the Druids (Ash, Oak and Thorn), and connects the inner self to the outer worlds. This is a symbol of connections and creativity, and transitions between the worlds.

In Norse legend, Yggdrasil, the World Tree, is an Ash. Its roots grew down far into the Underworld, and its branches reached all the way up into the heavens. Odin hung himself from the tree for nine days as a sacrifice. Ash also features prominently in the Irish myth cycles, and is often depicted growing beside a well or pool of wisdom.

Nion Correspondences

Mundane Aspects: Remember that for every action, there is a consequence, and these effect not only ourselves but others as well. What we do in our life will carry into the future and possibly even beyond. Every one of our words and deeds has some sort of impact.

Magical Aspects: The Universe is like a giant web. Strands bind us all together, either closely or at a distance. We are all connected in one way or another, so it is important to find harmony between the spiritual realm and the physical, and between all living beings. Endeavor to live a spiritual life that considers the needs of the natural world around you.

I Ching

From psychic-revelation.com

Hexagram Eight/8

Name: Pi.

Keyphrase: Union.

Formed By The Trigrams: Water over Earth.

General: A community bound by goodwill is the most potent force for powerful positive change there is.

Love: Use goodwill and trust to achieve unity within your relationship.

Business: Strengthen networks within your business and ties with networks your business is a part of.

Personal: Form or strengthen ties with family and friends.

Overview: Pi relates to the need for unity to accomplish positive change. Relationships built on trust and goodwill should be formed and maintained for the benefit of all – not just for personal gain. This applies to not only family and friends but the community around you in general and your business community too.

Numerology

From worldnumerology.com

Eight

The most misunderstood number in numerology. The Numerology Meaning of the Number 8: BALANCE & POWER

In Numerology, both novices and professionals alike tend to focus on the “money and power” image of the 8. Often when a client requests a name change consultation, it’s because they want to add 8s to their chart with the mistaken belief it will bring them money and power.

It is true that the 8, more than any other number, emphasizes the areas of career, business, finances, and authority.

As with other single-digit numbers, the shape reflects its most important attribute; in the case of the 8 it signifies balance. The 8 is the great Karmic Equalizer, a force that creates just as efficiently as it destroys. When the 8 comes knocking, you can be assured you will reap what you’ve sown.

The 8 creates a balance between the material and spiritual worlds.

At its best, it is as spiritual as it is materialistic. The sacred side of the 8 is practical, rational, and intelligent. It knows the difference between make-believe and genuine realization.

On the material plane, it is focused on results – often in the form of money – yet it doesn’t care about acquiring wealth merely for the sake of being wealthy. It is not greedy; it sees money as a tool not an end-result. It is generous and willing to take risks.

A Little Humor for Your Day – “Why Men Are Just Happier People!”

Why Men Are Just Happier People!

Wedding plans take care of themselves.

Chocolate is just another snack.

They can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.

Car mechanics tell them the truth.

The world is their urinal.

Same work, more pay.

Wrinkles add character.

Wedding dress – $5000; tux rental – $100.

People never stare at their chest when they’re talking to them.

The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected.

New shoes don’t cut, blister, or mangle your feet.

One mood, all the time.

Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.

They know stuff about tanks.

A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.

They can open all their own jars.

They get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.

Their underwear is $6.95 for a six pack.

Everything on their face stays its original color.

Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.

They don’t have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.

They almost never have strap problems in public.

They are unable to see wrinkles in their clothes.

The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.

They don’t have to shave below their neck.

Their belly usually hides their big hips.

One wallet and one pair of shoes, one color, all seasons.

They can “do” their nails with a pocketknife.

They have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.

They can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives, on December 24, in 45 minutes.

A Little Humor for Your Day – “Things A Witch’s Significant Other May Say”

Happy and Blessed June WOTC Family and Friends Here is a Thought for Today

Summer is officially only 20 days away and so is my wedding!

I am excited, nervous, and just want the 21st to get here.

Rest of the Monthly and N. H. Tomorrow POsts

I hurt me left knee about2 1/2 weeks ago and did way to much yesterday so I have been up since around 1:30 AM CDT and couldn’t fall back to sleep because of the pain. I took a prescription pain pill that is kicking and I can barely keep my eyes open so I am taking a nap. Then I will get all the posts up sometime later today. The same goes for me answering emails.

See you all later ((hugs))

Some Humor for Your Day

What can you do to prevent a summer cold? Catch it in winter.

In the summer, what do snowmen do? Chillout.

What word does a mermaid use to address her friends? A shell phone, of course.

What do you pay to enjoy the beach for a day? Sand dollars.

Why did the detectives show up at the concert on the beach? Something fishy was going on.

On Tarzan’s summer vacation, where did he go? Hollywood and Vine.

What is the difference between a fish and a piano? You can tune a piano, but you can’t tuna fish.

What kind of sandwich is best for the beach? Peanut butter and jellyfish.

Brown, hairy, and wearing sunglasses, what is it A coconut on summer vacation.

Where is your pet bird’s favorite summer vacation destination? The Canary Islands!

What makes a seagull fly above water? Because if it flew over the bay, it would be a baygull.

Divination Journal

Tarot Card

The Hanged Man – Major Arcana

Menu of Contents

I. Background of the Hanged Man Thoth Tarot card

II. Analyze and describe the Hanged Man Thoth Tarot

III. Interpretation of the Hanged Man Thoth Tarot

More The Hanged Man Cards from Famous Tarot Decks

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

From uniguide.com

Red Deer Stag

Stag symbolism and meanings include stamina, virility, grace, instincts, maturity, regeneration, and spiritual enlightenment. The stag – sometimes referred to as hart – is exalted among other deer. He is mature and experienced, having endured life’s challenges, and he has a massive crown of antlers to show for it. Because stags are native to every continent, except Australia and Antarctica, they are subjects in the mythology and folklore of many ancient cultures. In addition, the stag spirit animal appears in the spiritual belief systems of cultures around the world.

Table of Contents

What does the stag symbolize?

Detailed Stag Symbols and Meanings

Stags in Cultural Mythology and Folklore

White Stag Symbolism

Black Stag Symbolism

Red Stag Symbolism

Native American Stag Meanings

Stag Totem

The Stag in Greek Mythology

Celtic Stag Meaning

Stag Symbolism in Norse Mythology

Stag Symbolism in the Bible, Judaism, and Christianity

Stag Spirit Animal

Stag Power Animal

Stag Dream Meaning

Stag Tattoo

Organizations that Protect Stags and Other Deer

Rune

From TheRuneSite.com

Ior

Sound: “io” as in “helios”
Stands for: The World Serpent
Casting meaning: Ior symbolizes dual natures, evident in the amphibious habits of many water beasts (like the World Serpent). It also signifies the unavoidable hardships in life that we can do nothing about, but should still not worry about

Witch’s Rune

From psychic-revelation.com

The Ear Of Corn

Keywords: Good luck, success.

Meanings: This rune represents abundance, success and happiness. This is considered a lucky rune and if leading it is very positive about your query, whether the query is about finance, business, friendship, partnership or spirituality. In conjunction with the Rings it indicates a happy and prosperous marriage. With the Sun it means success in your career, and with Waves, success abroad.

Druid Ogham

From druidogham.wordpress.com

Straif

Resilience through hardship, hardening off, discipline, sacrifice

Tree: Blackthorn/Sloe (Prunus spp.)

Letter: Z

When you get mad or hate something because it goes against your grain, you have choices. You can wallow in your anger and lash out foolishly, which effectively makes you act in sympathy with that which you despise. You can do nothing/go the pacifist route and try to repress your anger, which will cause it to build up and eat at you from the inside in the form of depression. Thirdly, you can use your anger as a starting point or what is called a thrust block from which to make yourself so completely different from what is causing you anger that you end up rising above it and beating it at its game. Strife can either drag you down or raise you up by making you more resilient, but it is all in how you choose to handle it.

When you draw Straif, there is an experience being put in your way that isn’t pleasant. This experience can be transformed into a learning tool if you can work it out. Straif is a battle you must fight and often a disruption in routine. Just as a sword must be subjected to multiple processes to become sharp, sparks are going to have to fly before you can forge your destiny. You may need to sacrifice in order to become a stronger, better human being.

By admitting (not repressing), analyzing, and dealing with your dark emotions instead of allowing them to call the shots, drawing Straif well-dignified points to the real possibility you’ve dodged a nasty bit of strife because you’ve already learned not to be fear’s or anger’s puppet.

I Ching

From ichingonline.net

Young Yang
Young Yin
Old Yin
Young Yin
Young Yin
Young Yang
Cast Hexagram: 27

Twenty-Seven/27

I / Providing Nourishment

Beneath the immobile Mountain the arousing Thunder stirs:
The Superior Person preserves his freedom under oppressive conditions by watching what comes out of his mouth, as well as what goes in.

Endure and good fortune will come.
Nurture others in need, as if you were feeding yourself.
Take care not to provide sustenance for those who feed off others.
Stay as high as possible on the food chain.

SITUATION ANALYSIS:

You are a conduit in this instance, able to provide the sustenance needed by others.
Position yourself to nourish the truly needy and worthy.
Avoid situations where you might be coerced into supporting the parasites and vermin who deprive your true charges.
Your own nourishment is an issue here, too.
Remember Lao Tzu’s three Great Treasures:
Only the person possessed of Compassion, Modesty and Frugality can remain fit enough to stay free of desperation and keep control of the situation.

Numerology

From worldnumerology.com

Eighteen

It is involved with business on an international scale, and it is a discordance between idealism and selfishness. There is a lack of conscious spiritual effort. If the 18 is prominent in your chart, reading and travel will be very beneficial.

Good Day WOTC Family and Friends Here is a Thought for Today

I was very lucky to have a mom who I inherited some of my abilities from and was not upset when I manifested being able to talk to and see those who have crossed the veil at about age 3-years-old. My mom was a Christian but supported me in taking a different spiritual path when I reached 19-years-old. When my healing ability manifested around age 11-years-old she again did not try to stifle it or tell me not to use it. When she had knee replacements done and cataract surgery for each eye she asked me to help her with the pain from the former and to help her heal faster from both. She never tried to stop both of my paternal great-grandmothers from teaching me about medicinal properties of herbs. Unfortunately, I have forgotten most of what they taught as I got older and had a family of my own to take care of.

My heart goes out to those of you whose parents were not as accepting of different abilities as my mom was. I hope one day you all can come out of the broom closet and be accepted for who you are and the spiritual path you chose to follow.

Some Humor for Your Day

My students aren’t afraid to ask questions

“How do you spell toad?” one of my first-grade students asked.
“We just read a story about a toad,” I said, then helped him spell it out: “T-O-A-D.”
Satisfied, he finished writing the story he’d begun, then read it aloud: “I toad my mama I wanted a dog for my birthday.”

Good Day WOTC Family and Friends Here are Some Thoughts About Fairies and Garden

Faries, Nymphs, Sprites, Wee Folk, Fea Folk all names we use to describe the small beings that can help a garden grow or bring much needed rain or a bunch of other things some of which can be aggravating. The man I lived with for 19 years, not the man I divorced 6 1/2 weeks ago, did not believe in anything magickal in anyway shape of form and took much pleasure in degrading me for my spiritual beliefs. What took me so long to leave him and his emotional and verbal abuse is a story for another day.

Today we are going to concentrate on happy things. Why? Because I am extremely happy with my partner, Big Dawg, and my life as a whole.

I had a nice size vegetable garden, about 12 feet long and 6 feet wide, even though we lived in town. I grew everything organically buying plants from a hardware store near my home that I know were organically started by the owner and his wife. After the first growing season was coming to an end my yield was fairly good, but I had only done a blessing on the land.

The next year I invited Fae Folk to live in a small hill adjacent to my garden. This year all I knew to bring them as an offering was warm milk, fresh homemade bread with butter I had made. A few came to start with, so I would put out the treats I made them weekly to thank them for helping my garden to grow. They would allow the wildlife to eat only from a special section I did just for this purpose if they started to stray into another part of the garden they were “herded” back to their section. In the wildlife section was a cherry tomatoes plant, marigold flowers, lettuce, and all the extra seedling I had from starting all my plants myself this year. I kept growing these seedlings all season long to put in the wildlife garden. I learned they like cinnamon, honey and anything sweet.  My garden had a large yield with the same number of plants as the year before.

The next year my youngest granddaughter was about 3 years old and asked if Fairies liked cake. I had a children’s book about Fairies, and it happened to have a special fairy cakes recipe. We gathered acorn tops as the book said to, to bake the cakes in. So we made a bunch of them and put some in the freezer to give to them another time or two or three. We served them warm milk, honey, and real butter we had made on every Monday throughout that years growing season. I have no idea what they did to help my garden grow but the yield was so big even after, canning or freezing things I had enough to give to friends and family.

This went on for a few years than my ex-boyfriend said since it was his house and yard he was planting the garden. Well not only did he plant some GMO plants he also use Miracle Grow in the garden which to me was poisoning the land. Not only did the wonderful Fea Folk not help in the garden because it was toxic to them they packed up and left. Needless to say that year was the worse yield from the garden ever. The same goes for the years coming after he took over. I refused to plant anything in that area ever again.

Today’s spell and the article about inviting Faires into your garden I felt were both good, so I share them with you. Fairies will come inside sometimes if they trust you 100% not to try to capture them. They will help your house plants grow as long as you use no type of chemical growth enhancement on them or on your outside plants as well.

May 22nd to May 28th Astronomy Picture of the Day

These are the Astronomy Picture of the Day for the past week. Just click on the hyperlink next to the date for the pictures you want to see.

2023 May 28: Ida and Dactyl: Asteroid and Moon
2023 May 27: Crescent Neptune and Triton
2023 May 26: Virgo Cluster Galaxies
2023 May 25: Cat s Eye Wide and Deep
2023 May 24: Observatory Aligned with Moon Occulting Jupiter
2023 May 23: Jupiters Swirls from Juno
2023 May 22: Supernova Discovered in Nearby Spiral Galaxy M101

In Memory of All Military and First Responders and Their Families

There will be no “Some Humor for Your Day” post today as it is Memorial Day in the USA. As I know other countries have a remembrance or memorial for their fallen also this post is dedicated to the men, women, and animals who have given their lives to keep us safe in one way or another and the sacrifices their family and friends made when they said good-bye to their loved one. The Poppy seems to be a symbol across the world to wear in support of those who gave their lives and their families. Wear one or more to say a silent thank you.

Some Humor for Your Day

Why did the kid think it was Sunday?
Because the sun is out!

Why did the Sun cover its eyes on Sunday?
It saw the back side of the moon.

What is a vampire’s least favourite day?
Sunday

Which day of the week do sunflowers adore?
Sunday

Sunday and Monday are in a fight. Who wins?
Sunday. Monday is a weak day.

What do you call a barber that refuses to close on Sundays?
A Hair-etic.

Why do hot dogs and Sundays go together so well?
Because that’s not the wurst thing for a day at the ballpark.

What do you call somebody who only experiences extreme anxiety on Saturday and Sunday?
A weekend worrier.

What day is ice cream day?
Sunday!

Which day of the week makes you happy in the morning and sad at bedtime?
Sunday.

What is the nastiest word you can use on Sunday?
Monday!

Why is Sunday such a fun day?
Because all you really have to do is sleep until you’re hungry, and then eat until you feel sleepy.

Why are the week days actually the strongest days of the week?
Because they all work out.

Why do I always feel great on Saturday and Sunday, and sick on all the other days?
Maybe I just have a weekend immune system.