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11/21/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Optimism

The Sun has moved into Sagittarius, the sign ruled by the beneficent Jupiter. As such, this month can bring more optimism into your life and more willingness to adventure and explore beyond your normal territory. It also brings idealism. The challenge is to ground idealism in reality. The Sun is still in good aspect to Neptune bringing insights and a feeling of being more connected to the world around you.

I am an irrepressible optimist, but I always base my optimism on solid facts.~Mahatma Ghandi

11/20/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Finding ones dignity

The Moon has moved into Leo. The sign of Leo invites us to access healthy pride, including ones inner dignity. Mars is conjunct the Moon which can trigger volatile emotional reactions. It is the last day of Sun in Scorpio and the deep psychological diving that has accompanied its passage this past month. The opposition of Uranus opposite the Sun is lessening, but still producing, unpredictable outer events.

…recognize that everything you experience is yourself, not something or someone else. Just like your hand will cast a shadow when placed before a light, don’t be scared of the shadow, know that it is your own hand.~Erik Pema Kunzang

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST USA 6.52am until 8:51am. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

11/18/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Keeping an open mind

With Mercury, the planet of communication, opposite the mind-expansive planet of Jupiter you are both more open to new ideas and prone to putting your foot in your mouth! Don’t make irreversible decisions at this time. Spend as much time as you can getting the information you need to make good, informed decisions. The Moon is in Cancer for the next two days. Take the time to focus on home and family, and identify what nourishes you, enabling you to better nurture others.

One moment of clear mind, and I am with you.~Zen Master Seung Sahn

11/17/2024 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Slowing Down

We are well into the shadow phase before the next Mercury retrograde which starts in 8 days. Mercury is staying in Sagittarius for a total of over two months which is cause for being upbeat, and interested in philosophy, religion, and foreign places. The Sun is at a peak opposition to Uranus now, so expect the unexpected in close relationships. The Moon is united with Jupiter, especially in the first half of the day, which also boosts our mood.

I am a slow walker, but I never walk back. ~Abraham Lincoln

11/16/2024 Saturday by Jampal

Theme: Surprising Encounters

For a few more days we will have unusual encounters, especially with those closest to us. Unpleasant truths may surface. Or if we repress the energy for change, we could experience an accident. At the same time there is spiritual energy harmonizing with our sense of purpose. We will be more empathetic, and even psychic ability can surface. The Moon moves into gemini in the morning to add some lightness to life.

Comedy is surprises, so if you’re intending to make somebody laugh and they don’t laugh, that’s funny. ~Norm MacDonald

11/14/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Seeking stability

With the Moon in Taurus, seeking security and comfort are forefront, which is difficult right now with tension in the air (Mars opposite Pluto) and revolutionary zeal afoot (Sun opposite Uranus). What will it be in these difficult times? There are counter-balance aspects (Moon trine Venus and Sun sextile Neptune) which encourage us to love and reflect in such a way that can transform inner angst into beneficial vantage points.

Like a gardener we must cultivate good qualities. Why follow anyone with poor habits and bad qualities.~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

11/13/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Self-check

With the Moon conjunct Chiron today undertake an inner self-check: are there emotional wounds from your past that have been re-opened? How can you self-heal? Mars opposite Pluto is forming a T-square to Lilith, the Dark Moon and Juno (relationship awareness). The Dark Moon is the mathematical point where the Moon’s orbit is furthest from the earth, and hence where we are emotionally distant internally. Lilith highlights the battle with societal expectations about what it means to be a woman or feminine. Like the asteroid Chiron it’s a wound that needs healing as part of the universal balancing of yin and yang.

Were it not for the shadows, there would be no beauty.~Jun’ichiro Tanizaki

11/12/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Taking initiative

With the Moon in Aries you can initiate activity. It is also conjunct the north node which can indicate a fortunate meeting. The Moon in Aries embodies a fearless emotional quality. Yet it can also be headstrong sign. With Mars continuing to oppose Pluto be careful about pushing ahead with projects that benefit from agreement. Also, Mercury is square Saturn exactly, asking us to examine what is the best way to connect and communicate with others versus communications that are fruitless and a waste of time. There is an opportunity for a re-set if you’ve been too narrowly focused. Venus has moved into Capricorn emphasizing practicality and structure in relationships.

As the torrent rushes into the sea, As the sun and moon glide over the setting mountains, As days and nights, hours and moments run away, Human life is inexorably flowing.~Padmasambhava

11/11/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Awareness

With the Moon conjunct Neptune today it’s time to relax, open your mind and tune in to what’s happening within you. How can you let your inner self breathe more? As such it’s not a day to be iron-clad, hard and fast or tightly structured, otherwise confusion is more likely. The Sun trine the Moon brings harmony, and you can see the silver lining in even the worst situations. The Sun is drawing ever closer to an opposition with Uranus bringing with it an inner restlessness. It’s time to identify the source of this restlessness and not project it onto others.

The difference between buddhas and sentient beings is only the difference between the narrowness and the openness of space.~Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche