The Mara Demon of the Aggregates (TSA NA) – Mo Divination 23

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Divination 23 of 36 · TSA NA Caution

Wind scattering the earth

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Wind scatters the earth: the body and everyday circumstances become the obstacle. Illness, fatigue and practical setbacks get in the way. Look after the basics before anything else.

The Mara Demon of the Aggregates by question

Home & family: Disruption. Someone's health needs attention.
Plans & wishes: Obstacles. Progress will be slow.
Wealth & friends: Unsteady. Avoid risks.
Rivals & disputes: Be careful. Trouble comes through other people's actions.
Guests & travel: Delays and mishaps.
Health: Watch for physical illness, and see a doctor.
Spiritual practice: The body gets in the way of practice. Be gentle with yourself.
Lost things: Possibly broken or scattered.

Advice

Take care of the body that carries you.

Practice

Do practices for health and long life, and make offerings.

The symbol

The Mara of the Aggregates is the third of the four maras: the body and the other components of a person, which bring illness, aging and limits of every kind. Wind scattering earth is the body and everyday life losing their steadiness.

The two throws

The Mara Demon of the Aggregates comes up when the first throw of the die shows TSA (wind) and the second shows NA (earth).

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First: TSA · Wind

TSA is the syllable of wind. It carries movement, breath, messages and travel. It spreads news and fans flames, and it can scatter what is not tied down.

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Second: NA · Earth

NA is the syllable of earth. It stands for what is solid and lasting: land, home, property, the body and slow, steady increase.

The six divinations that begin with TSA

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