Tibetan Buddhist Altar

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: New Moon, New Energy

The New Moon brings enthusiasm and energy to daily tasks and new commitments. The sign of Libra, where the Sun and Venus are located, is conflict averse. It’s a balancing act to decide whether or not you’re being diplomatic or avoiding conflict at any cost. Scorpio, where the Moon, Mercury and Mars are placed is better at dealing with conflict yet can hold grudges forever and a day which shows the emotional cost of not working through your own deeper emotional patterns.

As shade and sunlight interbreed, So twined are doer and their deed.~Panchatantra

The Moon is Void of Course in Libra from 8.25am to 11.42am today USA ESDT. Avoid signing contracts during this time. Go within.

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Single pointedness

Mercury and Mars are almost exactly conjunct – bringing to a fine point the single pointed quality of this aspect. When the mind of Mercury is combined with the warrior of Mars there is a fearless and investigative quality to communications, enabling truth-telling including of oneself. Mars also provides staying power for in-depth research. The placement of these planets in Scorpio encourages us to let go and not hold on to our deeply-ingrained habits. We are in the dark moon period, so use this time for completions and finishings.

So softly dark, and darkly pure. Which follows the decline of day, As twilight melts beneath the moon away.~ Lord Byron

Sunday by Wangmo

Theme: Connecting with your heart

Today Venus is conjunct the Moon in Libra. Venus rules Libra further strengthening this conjunction. Today feelings are more suffused with kindness and compassion making it easier to connect with your own heart and others. With the Sun also in Libra it’s a time for diplomatic outreach, considered decision making, friendship and appreciation of design – both natural and human made. Libra is also signaled by the scales of justice and impartiality.

The world is changing: I feel it in the water, I feel it in the earth, and I smell it in the air.~JRR Tolkien

Saturday by Wangmo

Theme: Deep perception

While Mercury remains in Scorpio you can harness its capacity for deep psychological insights into one-self and raw honesty versus its shadow side of keeping secrets and being secretive and hidden in your communications. Mercury is conjunct Mars so you’re being asked to be both decisive, direct and honest in communications. Some quick responses may be required at this time. Seek co-operation rather than combat. Work on calming your mind.

We need to acknowledge our faults to be able to remedy them; this is important.~ Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

Friday by Wangmo

Theme: Past connections

The Moon has moved into Virgo connecting you more to the daily rhythms of life. It’s a good time to attend to your health. Moon in Virgo invites us to re-organize so we can focus on the small but important details of life. The Moon is also conjunct the south node bringing encounters with others from your past to the fore. It’s a time for letting go the past also. The Sun is square Jupiter today which gives you confidence and optimism which is beneficial as long as it doesn’t overshadow others.

Birth must be followed by death and death must be followed by birth.~ Bhagavat Gita

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Transitional spaces

Every few days the Moon goes Void-oficourse ie it’s unaspected to other planets as it moves from one sign to another. Today the Moon moves from Leo into Virgo. During this period, when the Moon leaves one sign and enters another, you can give yourself a break during the void-of-course period and be gentle with yourself. It’s not time for grand moves or achievements. Rather, in simple, low key acts, without pressure you can find a more reflective zone during the day. It does mean you might mean frustrated in not achieving your goals and checking boxes. But as the Moon moves swiftly this too shall pass.

What other body could pull an entire ocean from shore to shore? The moon is faithful to its nature and its power is never diminished. —Deng Ming-Dao

The Moon is Void of Course in Leo until 2.05pm so avoid signing contracts during this time. Find inner space to reflect.

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Expanding giving

Neptune has been close by to the planet Ceres for some time – bringing opportunities for finding new ways to address the ecological crisis we are in. In small and large ways the collective will can transform the outcome. Generosity is an integral part of the meaning of the asteroid Ceres: in giving back to the earth, the earth also returns that generosity to living beings. With Venus opposite both Neptune and Ceres being open hearted is the key to dispel disillusionment.

I have come happy as a river,/singing beneath a sky of willows and poplars/to this large, beautiful sea of love./I no longer wait, I live.~Rosario Castellanos

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Energy for change

Venus is trine Uranus injecting social events, and meetings with others, with energy, originality and spark. Venus is also opposite Neptune and trine Pluto. Neptune’s involvement makes it harder to see what’s going on in relationships. You may even feel disillusioned. Pluto can bring transformation through inner work and stepping back from strong reactions to engage with love and compassion in encounters with others. The Moon moves into Leo today creating a sense of play and emphasizing dignity through ones actions.

What is perfection anyway? It’s the death of creativity.~Dianne Keaton

The Moon is Void of Course in Cancer from 1.05am to 6.47am. Avoid contract signings or making important appointments at this time. Find time to go inwards and contemplate.

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Changing pace

Venus moves from Virgo to Libra later today bringing a different, more social connection with others.It is a placement that also makes you wish to see the whole person rather than the part. Pluto turns direct today which has a subtle impact, increasing energy towards revealing any hidden psychological aspects of one’s mind and others. The Moon is in it’s last quarter in Cancer signalling a time for concluding projects, especially concerning one’s home.

You have to believe in yourself when no one else does. That makes you a winner right there.~Venus Williams

10/12/2025 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Moving Ahead

For the next several days the Sun squares Jupiter which bolsters almost anything that we want to accomplish. There are two requirements though: 1. That we are disciplined. 2. That we avoid excesses. People who are naturally cautious will do best now. Be compassionate not overbearing. The Moon has entered Cancer for a few days. We are more emotionally secure, and family oriented.

The ultimate source of happiness is warm-heartedness. ~ H H the Dalai Lama