Tibetan Buddhist Altar

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Helpful decisions

This is a good decision making day especially for decisions you have been considering for a while. You will have more confidence to make those key decisions and ideas will flow more swiftly. Today you can more easily listen to your feelings and follow your heart. You can even make beneficial tweaks to your life path. The Moon is in Pisces today where you can attend to the more reflective areas of life including spirituality, creativity and giving back to the wider community.

You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.~ Khalil Gibran

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Aquarian Day

There are four planets in Aquarius plus the Moon. So it’s a day for connecting with community, friends and collective social movements for change that transform restrictive structures into something beneficial for humanity. At an inner level Aquarius is about the interdependence of all beings. Aquarian energy is for the mind rather than the heart so the challenge with Aquarius is not to divorce ones-self from the feeling realm. There are good aspects between Mars, and Saturn, Neptune and Uranus today that allow you to have focus and insight. If you experience obstacles go within.

Change is the essential process of all existence.~ Spock

Theme: Liberating and Deeply Relating

With the Sun in Aquarius you can break the mold of staid habits and embrace change, innovation and a new sense of community: personal freedom can now be aligned with freedom of the larger community within which you sit. Venus is conjunct Pluto. This can be a healing and transformative time. It offers you the opportunity to connect with your authentic, true feelings and communicate those to significant people in your life. The way money is handled can be renegotiated. Venus in Aquarius means expressing your love for others in new, freeing ways.

Renunciation means to understand time is running out and everything passes.~ Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

1/18/2026 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: So What Else?

The last two days readings are mostly relevant today as well: a tendency to see things worse than they are, intensity in relationships and looking for some excitement. Now the Moon is new at exactly 2:53 pm EST. So this is a good time for new beginnings, as our conscious and subconscious minds are united. There is still a heavy emphasis on ambition, and some on humanitarian values. Unfortunately these values have to go through a destruction phase for a few years, before something new will come forth.

One of the most important and central thoughts in Buddhist philosophy is the idea of compassion. ~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

1/17/2026 Saturday by Jampal

Theme: Intensity in Relationships

For the next several days Venus unites with Pluto. This adds plutonian issues in our close relationships. We crave intensity, and may be prone to jealousy and the desire to control others. We are also cold and ambitious because the Moon continues for another day and a half in Capricorn, along with the Sun, Mercury and Mars. With the Sun tightly trine Uranus this is a day for new adventures and discoveries, but not so good for being very disciplined.

Pity those who don’t feel anything at all. ~Sara J. Maas

1/16/2026 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Not as Bad as We Think

Saturn has pulled into close orb with Neptune, until the northern hemisphere spring equinox. This can affect us in many negative ways. Confusion, self-doubt and uncertainty are all likely. But the negative view point that we are drawn towards is not really accurate. Take a look at the positive things going on now: a gratitude list is recommended. We should be mindful of our health, careful in making plans and we are actually capable of making great sacrifices now.

If we studied Bodhicitta, or the mind of compassion, every single day for the rest of our lives, we wouldn’t even scratch its surface because it is so profound. ~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: The Elements

The elements of earth and water are naturally harmonious with one another. With so many planets in earth signs (chiefly Capricorn) and a few in water signs (Cancer and Pisces) there is a balance of the elements that favors routine, structure, practical achievements, establishing firm foundations and identifying matters of the heart (and feelings) including identifying what shields and what enables you to access the heart of what matters most. Compassion can arise when these elements are in harmony. The absence of air and to some extent fire element at this time means there is, for a time, less spontaneity, flexibility, impartiality and ease of communication.

You are an alchemist; make gold of that.~ Shakespeare

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Follow the Spark

The Moon has moved into Sagittarius and brings exploration (inner and outer) to the fore. It’s a time to expand your perspective and horizons. Adventure beckons and optimism is strengthened where Sagittarius is concerned. Venus is trine Uranus and sextile the Saturn/Neptune conjunction bringing liveliness, creativity and deepening connections to inspiring people. You can make social commitments at this time and be braver in identifying your feelings.

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.~ Winnie the Pooh

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Keep an open mind

Mercury is opposite Jupiter mentally expanding your boundaries yet also pushing the limits of what is possible. As much as you are able think before you speak, keep an open mind while also making informed decisions. Having said that, quick thinking maybe required as Mercury is also conjunct Mars plus conjunct the Sun giving a more purposeful flow to ideas. It’s a ‘waking-up’ series of conjunctions with Mercury, in some respects, enabling you to see things you did not see previously.

One should have insight into this world of dreams that passes in the twinkling of an eye.~ Hojo Shigetoki

The Moon is Void of Course in Scorpio from 12.32pm until 6.34pm. Avoid signing contracts at this time or frenetic outward activity. Rather, rest and contemplate: find time to feel an inner stillness.

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Deep enquiry

The Moon in Scorpio provides an opportunity for getting to the heart of matters: it means taking time to investigate and contemplate. It’s also a more retiring, inward time. Combined with the Sun square Chiron there is a lot of light you can throw on hidden, and at times, painful areas of your life with good result. With the Moon in a water sign and the Sun in an earth sign there is a complimenting of elements that enables you to better ground, focus and find reprieve from instability. The Moon is opposite Uranus so expect the unexpected and remain flexible.

It is said, “When misdeeds are purified, realization occurs automatically.”‘~ Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche