Tibetan Buddhist Altar

12/29/2024 Saturday by Jampal

Theme: Determined, Ambitious or Cruel

The powerful opposition between Mars and Pluto is back for another 2 weeks.This energy can be used for self awareness and accomplishing ones goals, either positive or negative. We can also have interpersonal struggles. But ultimately it signifies that our conscious will is at odds with our subconscious drives. The energy for expansion, Jupiter, is also at cross-purposes to the restrictive power of Saturn. This conflict also lasts for the next 2 weeks.

Stress and anxiety often come from too much expectation and too much ambition. ~H H the Dalai Lama

The Moon is void of course today from 6:35 pm until 11:38 pm EST. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

12/26/2025 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Connections

With the Moon conjunct the asteroid Juno today the focus is on the ties that both bind us and set us free, especially in respect of deeply committed relationships. Saturn continues to form a T-square with Jupiter and Mercury – challenging ones capacity to fulfill commitments while navigating the sometimes unpredictable straits of communication. This T-Square invites us to find a balance when dealing with pressure for both expansion and contraction.

… carry on and don’t speculate a lot, like an unintelligent person who doesn’t question too much about things and is also easygoing, kind of relaxed, not upset about this or that.~Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

12/25/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Practice mindfulness

The Moon is in Scorpio today providing many opportunities to check in with your mind and ground yourself, especially when strong feelings surface. Scorpio energy derives in part from its deep feeling nature so being able to ‘know thyself’ helps a lot with this transit in avoiding reflexive reactivity towards others. The Sun in Capricorn balances out the intensity of the Moon with an earthy ‘can do’ pragmatism. Capricorn is also known for its dry wit so let humor loosen any tightness today.

As we grow in our consciousness, there will be more compassion and more love, and then the barriers between people, between religions, between nations will begin to fall.~ Ram Dass

12/24/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Restructuring

Jupiter is exactly square Saturn today forcing you to restructure in order to find a better balance between your personal goals and responsibilities. There is a grand trine between Jupiter, Venus and the Moon today providing upliftment and a silver lining to the day. With Jupiter remaining in opposition to Mercury communications of all kinds continue to pop up. Diplomacy goes a long way in dealing with foot-in-mouth moments.

The Moon is Void of Course for most of the day (from 5.44am through to 3.06am EST USA) so stow grand plans in favor of the ‘small is beautiful’ approach, and take time to reflect and restock.

Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.~Winnie the Pooh

12/23/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Building bridges

With the Sun in Capricorn earth energy is available for robust building projects – and the laying of firm foundations for large-scale projects. Capricorn, like Libra, which the Moon is currently in, is a cardinal sign – which means activity is forefront. With Libra the activity is about strengthening social relations, achieving equilibrium, and making the right decisions. Today the Moon in Libra is sandwiched between the south node and the dark moon bring old, not so nice, patterns to the surface enabling you to potentially transform them.

What good is a nation that is immensely wealthy and all-powerful if its people are not happy? A wise human society must ensure a decent quality of life for present generations by addressing poverty and for future generations by avoiding degradation of the planet.~Matthieu Ricard

12/19/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Picking up pace

The Sun is pulling away from the square with Neptune slowly diminishing confusion and returning energy levels to a more normal level. With Saturn in Pisces moving ever so slowly it’s swings and roundabouts when it comes to establishing firm structures and boundaries. However, on the upside this placement can ultimately strengthen boundaries and give you more discernment in relation to your feelings, and what’s illusion and what is real. There are no psychological short-cuts with this placement: reward comes through deep reflection on self-limitations.

Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that’s good taste.~ Lucille Ball

12/18/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Impulsiveness and Innovation

With the Moon conjunct Mars today in Leo there are more reasons to watch your mind as it’s more reactive than usual. Mars/Moon stirs up strong emotions but they also quickly pass. You have energy that can be harnessed for good if you are a source of inspiration. The Moon is also trine Mercury enabling you to communicate with more clarity, compassion and assertiveness. The Sun is exactly square Neptune: reflection rather than action is a more productive mode.

To “know” the emotion is to understand that, as it has no root, there is and never has been an emotion…When you feel angry, just watch your anger. Not the cause of the anger or its result, just the emotion of the anger. As you stare at your anger, you will discover there is nothing you can point to and say, “That is my anger.”~Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

12/17/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Re-thinking some things

With Mars retrograde until February 23rd it’s a good opportunity to reassess your goals and investigate what they’re motivated by – ambition? external forces? altruism? In any event, you can re-set your goals and base them on a more thorough investigation so that you can move forward with the right motivation. You may also be experiencing challenges to your plans which is another reason to contemplate what would help you right now. Mars trine Mercury gives you the mental acuity to think things through in a beneficial way for a number of weeks.

… a million dollars in a mind that is completely dissatisfied, untrained, unhappy, not relaxed, does not make happiness.~ Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

The Moon is Void of Course from 1.33pm to 6.39pm today EST USA so don’t undertake major decisions at that time. Instead, tie up loose ends and rest your mind.

12/16/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Free wheeling

Mars trine Mercury, both in fire signs, provide you with more mental energy and zest in your communications than usual. You can be more decisive and resourceful in thinking through ideas and putting them into action. Venus in Aquarius creates opportunities for connecting with like-minded groups. The Moon in Cancer focuses your attention on the past and nurturing yourself and others.

Poetry is a search for ways of communication; it must be conducted with openness, flexibility, and a a constant readiness to listen.~Fleur Adcock