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Korean Baby Fortune Game

Korean 100 days celebration Baby fortune game

 

koreanBabypic2It’s a customary Korean tradition to hold a big celebration once the baby has lived 100 days. Adopted during times of low infant mortality rate. As an effort to create more unified positive energy towards life, Koreans created a baby fortune game.  Different variations and symbolisms have been used, but here are parts of the most common.  Monks use similar methods as signs of reincarnated souls recognizing objects.

Directions:  Place objects in front of the infant equal distance apart. See which object the child reaches for first. This foretells the baby’s destiny, and innate desires.  

String—Long life

Food or chopsticks – Government official

Sword—Military, Warrior

Pencil or book—Scholar

Ruler—Laborer works with hands

Coin—Riches

The featured kit on my site comes with Chinese Astrology information and a Fortune cookie craft ornament.

Korean 100 days celebration Baby fortune game

It’s a customary Korean tradition to hold a big celebration once the baby has lived 100 days. This game was adopted during times of low infant mortality rate. As an effort to create more unified positive energy towards life, Koreans created a baby fortune game.  Different variations and symbolisms have been used, but here are parts of the most common.  Monks use similar methods as signs of reincarnated souls recognizing objects.

 

Directions:  Place objects in front of the infant equal distance apart. See which object the child reaches for first. This foretells the baby’s destiny and innate desires. 

 

Because Koreans celebrate the mark of 100 days of life, it is required to add a year when saying how old you truly are. For example, if you say you are 20 years old, it would be expected for you to say you are 21 years old.

 

Many still follow Chinese Astrology. Chinese New Year is celebrated mid January for almost a month. It is believed each of the twelve animal representations influence the child’s future as well.

 

String—Long life

Food or chopsticks – Government official

Sword—Military, Warrior

Pencil or book—Scholar

Ruler—Laborer works with hands

Coin—Riches

 

Many children are traditionally dressed for special occasions in old folk costumes called Hanboks.  Girls wear a high Imperial waist full dress shimmered with multi-colored striped sleeves. These colors include the same colors in the Korean Flag or the tricolor Taeguk triple Ying Yang symbol. Colors include: Red representing Heaven, Blue representing Earth, Yellow for Man, and may also include green for health. Boys wear puffy light pants, a thick colored sash belt, and a long sleeve shirt with a cross over top. They may wear a long colorful overcoat in the same cross over chest shirt pattern. Both attires are very similar to cultural bride and groom attire.

Boys and girls may be dressed in black embellished hats. Predominate colors of the body of the outfits are usually solid colors. The brighter and more elaborate accents the higher class it represents.  Other dresses may be plain and light or even as simple as black and white with a few embroidered pictures of nature or symbols. Mostly flowers and birds are used as birds are a sign of good news. Layers of clothes provide the full billowy effect and functional ease of removing pieces for comfort.  Linen and silk are used to allow the body to breath naturally.

Koreans celebrate National Children’s day on May 5th

  • Buy your kit today! Treasure and remember along the way.
  • Use at baby showers to see if the blinded folded mother senses or receives signals from her baby while picking up an object out of a bag or hat.
  • Use at first birthdays. 
  • It’s sure an unusual oriental piece you can use over an over again. 
  • Introduce a new Eastern Asian game to your party mix!
  • Send it as a gift to Oriental piece collectors or culturally interested persons
  • New moms love it as a keepsake.

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Discover your career type in your hands

Hand and Palm Reading are mutually practiced by many Middle Eastern and Asian cultures through many centuries.  Currently the art is misunderstood as witchcraft or lacks validity. Experienced practitioners truly understand the meanings. It can give clues to the health of the human body, the psyche, interests, personality, internal desires and passions amongst other personalized details from reading the hands.

Palms and hands are filled with multiple symbols. I’m only covering a quick portion of parts. For a more detailed report please see: www.tolendahand.com. Combined with other signs, lines, fingerprints, areas, mounts, and coloring, one can see more emphasis, potential positive life changing moments, or troublesome challenging areas.  As any form of ritualistic religion or belief system, it adjusts and adapts to more common understood terms.  As any art or science – readings, reactions, interpretations and expected results are not 100% predictable over time.

Shapes, sizes, and positions of the subsections of the hand can give signs of someone’s personality pointing toward the person’s inside passion giving clues to ideal careers. To answer one of the most popular questions: Yes, your hands, fingers, and lines may change over time, but some will stay the same. 

Dominant hands, either left or right handed, are ones used more often representing current time or possible future occurrences. For time and space saving sake, the following will focus on the dominant hand. Please notice being drawn to the largest, longest, thickest or outstanding finger to reveal more emphasized power.

right angle thumbs

right angle thumbs

Finger positions either pulled back away from the palm indicates an inhibited feature. Ones pushing forward toward the palm show exhibited characters of power of that finger. When you stretch out the palms comfortably, study both hands to see the differences. With this picture focus on the pinkie fingers. The left pulls more forward toward the palm than on the right.

Palm and hand reading assigns astrological names to sections of the hand.  It gives the reader a representation of what influence it possesses. The pointer index is Jupiter (luck and authority), middle finger is Saturn (practical and wise), Ring finger is Apollo (science and art) and pinkie finger Mercury (business and communication). 

Doctors often check nails and skin coloring for health clues.  Anxiety ridden nervousness is connected to bitten or torn nails. Many lines on the hand also show high amounts of energy. If the energy is not used physically, it turns to another outlet - thoughts. Thoughts of lists to do, worry of forgetfulness, concern for someone, or even depression.  Usually found on either worriers or athletic types. Following may be indications of an ideal way to discover what to do.

short fingers, padded, thick wrist
short fingers, padded, thick wrist

A padded thickness, rather than bony thin fingers, forms a natural protective feature ideal for careers using hands to hold, grip, rip, tug and pull- similar to infant hands. Ideal for jobs in construction, automotive, plumbers, crafters, farmers and even nurses. Small raised pointers tips or touch receptors that look like small crystal balls on the fingertips are on people who have a high use of the sense of touch.

If the pointer or index finger is comparatively longer than the ring finger it points to dominance. People who make decisions such as executives or government officials. Used to point people where to go, what to do and can point with dramatic intensity. Many cultures, see my other blog on Korean hand gestures of etiquette; believe pointing with this single finger is rude.

Long or thick Saturn or middle fingers are on people who value higher education either through self-education methods or involved in formal established educational institutions. These are the wise souls, the bookworms, and high IQ types. As Saturn rules wisdom, practicality and conservative characteristics these are also the Mr. fix it types, bankers, financial gurus, electricians, and technicians.  If the fingers are close to one another with minimal spaces in between, this sign accents even more of a conservative nature.

thick tips, long fingers, thin wrist and base

thick tips, long fingers, thin wrist and base

Plumper rounded padded fingertips fit to someone who has a more acute sensory of taste. Cooks, chefs, waitresses, bartenders, caterers or those who enjoy eating and drinking. Open spaces between fingers can mean free flowing energy, open communication and money flows in and out. Thicker lower sections of the fingers, that meet the palm, are also a sign of consumption of either food or material.

curved thumb

curved thumb

A curved back angled thumb is a sign of someone who is generous. These belong to humanitarians, charitable persons, and service providers. It does not necessarily attach itself to objects of money,

but can represent time and energy. The further back the thumb angles away from the palm, like a backward C, the more generosity the person expresses. 

If the ring finger is prominent, thick or long it represents attraction to art and science-Apollo.  There are many career types that cross relate in art and science.  Included are cooking, automakers, doctors, and graphic artists. As these careers can combine scientific elements such as materials, chemicals, temperature, ingredients, reaction, and analysis but also presentation of beauty.  A long ring finger, longer than the pointer index finger, can also mean a risky or adventurous type -gamblers, extremists, actors, models, and daredevils.

long bony fingers
long bony fingers

 Long bony thin fingers belong to sensitive emotional types. Not necessarily hysterically emotional but empathic. Similar to a cartoon magic wizard zapping electrifying powerful energy through the finger tips. So, too, do these people feel true feelings of others, like psychic sponges. Great for investigative detective, lie detection, mystery, psychic, spiritual or psychology fields.

long pinkie and ring finger

long pinkie and ring finger

Long pinkie fingers measuring slightly past the top knuckle of the ring finger belong to those who are musically talented normally who play an instrument. This can also be attached to someone who is a good dancer, a person capable of holding and following a rhythm easily -Poets, composers, singers, and songwriters.

A pointed pinkie tip symbolizes a good persuader. This is almost like an arrow tip rather than a half crescent moon smooth shape. Ideal for marketing, advertising, public relations and sales.  Circular bulging top tip pinkies are filled with bursting brainstorm creative ideas.

right angle thumbs
right angle thumbs

A wide-open space right-angled 90-degree thumb belongs to an idealistic thinker. These are the revolutionary types. The ones who gravitate towards sympathy of circumstances and change. A person who may state the way things ’should be’ such as allowing a homeless starving father of three who stole a loaf of bread go free rather than be punished for the crime. Charitable humanitarian, social work, and teachers.

tolendahandWhen the thumb is closely touching the fingers near the palm, this person is a law abiding by the book type, with rarely any exceptions, firm law believer type. Police officers, Judges, and Attorneys. However, some cultures believe it is more proper to point with closed fingers than a single finger. Please do not confuse the two as mannerisms and learned behaviors are cultural.

 A wide square or thick bottom base of palm and or wrist is a naturalist. If the wrist is almost as wide as the connecting base of the palm. Where there is minimal distinguishment but rather a blend between the two.  It’s a person who enjoys pets, the outdoors, hiking, biking, gardening, or camping with a low maintenance laid-back personality. Rather than their counterparts- a luxury convenience or appliance loving person. Someone with usually an indention-tapered difference between the palm and dainty wrist.

The knotty fingers are the inquisitive type who tends to ask a lot questions. These are the journalists, interviewers and researchers. Often similar to people with arthritis that look like the knuckles flair out. Each three sections of knuckles represent different specific interests of inquiry.

 Short fingers belong to fast pace people. Those skipping steps or trying to get to the quickest way, who tend to believe in not wasting time analyzing processes or details rather than their long fingered friends. Short fingers that appear shorter than the vertical size of the palm are ones who rarely look before they leap or lack preparation.  A thick lower sectioned thumb without a diminished thickness on the second or lower base are also those who are impatient or intolerant.  Large spaces between the love line and head line belong to people who are more open minded and adventurous.

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1 comment August 30th, 2009

Stop starting sentences with these five phrases!

 

 

 

From the moment we are born we are exposed to all sorts of groups of society. Constantly positioned throughout hierarchy levels of powers from our parents to our bosses. There will always be someone in a position of authority over us. As we gradually grow into one or two higher areas we start to see the new perspective below. Each diverse group brings challenges yet discoveries of how we can work on getting along. Following are words, ones we may have used, we begin to realize what the messages are truly meaning. Yes, factor in tone of voice and body language, but let’s just try to eliminate them out of fear of presenting a negative image.

 

1. NO

No one likes to hear the word No. Often times, no is an automatic response from the moment we are taught to talk. It’s a one syllable empowering yet defiant appearing word. Take notice of two-year-olds who seem to have discovered their new favorite word.  Now speed up to ten years later in the teen years to recognize the independence seeking nature repeating the same behavior- starting sentences with No again.  As we progress with age, live through disappointing broken promises, we develop a hardened heart for protection. We build up a shield. Set up an almost involuntary conditioned first word is no response, rather than give the impression of willing open mindedness.  As we recall subconsciously emotionally, it also sets up a thought that you are telling the person they are acting wrong. Similarly, like scolding a two year old or a teen not allowed to finish a sentence or action because we are assuming what they will be saying or doing. And no one likes to hear they’re wrong or cut off and shot down so instantly.

 

 

2. YOU KNOW, I KNOW

Those of us that have taken public speaking classes know that the phrases ‘I know’ and ‘you know’ can kill your credibility. As someone asks you a question and all you can reply with is “well, you know” without backing it up with any other info leaves a void of interaction connection. These filler killer phrases can be used as tactics of escape or to gain support. Sometimes, used out of nervousness or a blank mind of thought. You know how it goes. Be careful and don’t be surprised with the replies, “No! I don’t know! That’s why I’m asking!” On the flip side, the other phrase  ‘I know’ used by the independent seeking bunches like tweens, teens, and stereotypical valley girls, gives an impression of disrespectful arrogance. Minimize the use of these phrases and you’ll actually give an air of humble intelligence. It is okay to use it with positive supportive remarks such as ‘you know all about that, I didn’t have to tell you twice. You got it, you know. Or how about when you hear someone agreeing with a comment: “ I know!  Can you believe that?” 

 

 

3.  YOU

Ever notice in a moment of fighting frustration we tend to blame others by saying things like: “YOU did it! Not me” “YOU made me…but YOU said”. “YOU didn’t tell me that!”  “But YOU didn’t ask” with the emphasis on YOU?  Turn on tabloid reality fighting tension court TV and daytime talk shows and you’ll notice the tendency clearly.  Observe playful parents blaming the other, denying any personal claim, if their child does something wrong with remarks: “YOU must have taught him that”.  No one likes to be accused of wrong doing, even if they did it intentionally or unintentionally.  We have lived in an automatic blaming society pushed to suing quickly for a long time. Flooded with mystery cop and interrogating lawyer shows. We seek out fair justice, feel owed, desire compensation if we feel victimized in some way and may blame others for misfortunate happenings we are personally experiencing. Denying the personal claim. Its no wonder our auto response is in defense mode when we hear the emphasized word YOU in the beginning of the sentence.

 

4. LIKE I SAID or AS I SAID

“Like I said” or “as I said” before are phrases of annoyance. After awhile of doing the same thing or saying the same information, it can get irritating from answering the same questions. Try to have patience, avoid repeating the same exact words and try a new approach of an explanation if they sound confused. Years of living with a non-native English speaker has shown me how complicated and confusing language can be, so try to use different words to get your message across. It may be just as frustrating to the receiver to try to get what you’re saying. Plus living in a fast paced world with our instant gratification, information overloaded society, want it now, got it, let’s move on, over it, massively stimulated changing daily progressing messages- it can get confusing over what is really the right answer anymore. Another thing to consider is, the human brain may take up to six times of exposure before it becomes more of a habit or retained for possible recall. It helps to understand or pretend to consider the challenge of possibly explaining it like you’re talking to someone suffering from the following: OCD, ADHD, ADD, Alzheimer’s or dementia, Autism, or mixed cultures of new generations speaking at least two languages by the age of two.

 

5. BASICALLY and IT’S REALLY SIMPLE

Let’s go back to sounding arrogant. If an insecure type, who probably self-talk coached courage, receives these responses when they ask for help, it can trigger an image within themselves that they are not smart enough to get it. If it was so basic and simple then they could do it, but in their perceived reality they are not. It can evoke offense reinforcing their own doubts. Many non-westernized suppressed societies discourage students from asking questions in the classroom to avoid showing signs of weakness. If responded with these phrases, it may discourage people from approaching you again for help. Basically, it’s really simple, remember, they came to you for assistance as they respect your intelligence.

 

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