Month: August 2023

8/21/2023 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Grasping the nettle

There are lots of opposition aspects at this time, where planets, asteroids and other significant points oppose one another. This can feel like everything is coming from outside you – events not of your own making determine your course. The reality is more complex if you can see the mirroring effect whereby outer events reflect back to us an internal reality. It is very beneficial to work with calming your mind and opening your heart in these circumstances. The Moon moves into Scorpio today which provides a different kind of opportunity to grasp the nettle of difficult emotions and find resilience in difficult times.

The affairs of the world will go on forever, do not delay the practice of meditation.~Milarepa

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 4.31pm until 7:22pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

8/20/2023 Sunday by Wangmo

Theme: Path of the heart

The Sun is in challenging aspect to Pluto and Neptune and yet this friction offers the possibility of connecting you to your heart and purpose through maintaining your integrity, patience and finding courage. The Moon is in good aspect to Venus drawing in good will and harmony Beauty is more apparent in the world with Venus in good aspect. Pluto is retrograde until October 10 and until then opportunities for growth lie in letting go fears, control and fixations. You can shine a light on your habitual shadows during this time.

You are Buddha in your essence. Nothing can corrupt that – nothing can shake that. That is real confidence – the highest and deepest and most natural confidence – The 12th Tai Situ

8/19/2023 Saturday by Wangmo

Theme: Identifying what you feel

With Saturn and Neptune the only planets in water signs right now, your access to your feelings is filtered through less personal planetary energy. You could say it’s not personal! The Libra moon seeks to balance imbalances and find harmony in daily life. Pluto trine the Moon gives you resilience. The Sun in Leo continues to invite us to connect with and grow our confidence.

Do not disregard small misdeeds, Thinking they are harmless, Because even tiny sparks of flame, Can set fire to a mountain of hay.~Shakyamuni Buddha

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 4.51am until 7:53am. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

8/18/2023 Friday by Wangmo

Theme: Big energies

With a grand trine between Mars, Pluto and Uranus you can expect seismic shifts as the warrior energy of Mars seeks to find a way to keep the channels open sufficiently to allow for unimpeded transformational change heralded by Pluto and Uranus. With a preponderance of planets in earth signs the focus is on what is doable and practical. The Moon opposite Neptune is an opportunity for discernment and selflessness.

If our true nature is so wonderful, I asked, then why do we suffer? When we try to control the mind or hold on to an experience, we don’t see the innate perfection of the present moment.~Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche speaking with his father Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

8/17/2023 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Virgo moments

With the Moon, Mercury and Mars in the mutable earth sign of Virgo you can get into your garden with your hands and touch the earth with your feet. Communications are clearer and more concise with Virgo and details are a natural focus. Watch out for the hyper-critical and ‘avoidance of conflict aspects’ of Virgo Moon and Mars placements. You can accomplish much today if you don’t waste time on reactivity.

Inquiring minds want to know. Otherwise, you learn nothing.~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

8/16/2023 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: A lot going on – sort of!

It’s a new Moon day and a good intention setting day for the next month.The Moon is Void of Course for most of the day so spending time in reflection and analysis today saves you time down the track. Mars trines Uranus brings innovation and thinking outside the box. The Sun is square Uranus leading to build up of energy and ‘break-out’ moments as you make adjustments to suddenly changing circumstances. Letting go of expectation to those you’re closest to means also giving them freedom to choose.

You keep going. That is the bodhisattva’s way. As long as it benefits even one being you have to, without any sense of discouragement, go on.~The 16th Karmapa

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 5.38am until 7:14pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

8/15/2023 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Look on the bright side

With the Moon transiting Venus, and the Sun also approaching Venus it’s time to pause and reflect on what is good and how, in spite of challenges, there is much to celebrate. With Pluto continuing to be retrograde and squaring the nodes the karmic wheel is spinning and ripening the results of past actions. This challenging aspect can help clear obstacles in order for you to move forward, even if you feel sometimes it’s like back peddling! The Sun squares Uranus later in the day bringing unexpected change. Flexibility continues to be the name of the game.

It was so big [the wave], it didn’t even know we were there.~Daniel Webber

8/13/2023 Sunday by Wangmo

Theme: Fortunate confluences

With the Sun exactly conjunct Venus today there is a well of good-will, good fortune and harmony available to you that averts negativity and naysayers. With the Sun also at home in the sign of Leo it’s also a time to connect with your dignity and tap into the unceasing source of loving kindness that Venus gives us access to. Today you can see beauty in places you did not notice.

Friendship with oneself is all-important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.~Eleanor Roosevelt

8/12/2023 Saturday by Wangmo

Theme: Accomplishment

The Moon in Cancer invites mother figures and the theme of mothering over the next couple of days. With the focus of Moon trine Saturn and sextile Jupiter it’s a ‘get things done’ day. The nitty gritty that Saturn can generate does not sink your optimism even though some tasks seem big. The Sun is trine Chiron focusing your attention on healing psychological wounds in particular. It’s a day of self-discovery and re-generation. Fortune favors the brave as the saying goes.