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Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Talking through things

The Moon moves into Gemini today bringing a lighter touch to communications generally. Mercury’s proximity to Jupiter expands your understanding of the wider world you inhabit. However, Jupiter can be over-expansive too: avoid overdoing it tomorrow in particular. Examine how good communication skills and beneficial relationships go hand-in-hand. Everyone is finding their way with the movement of Neptune into Aries. Expect some initial upheavals with this first period of Neptune into Aries.

If speaking is silver, then listening is gold. ― Turkish Proverb

The Moon is Void of Course from 1.43pm until 4.26pm. Avoid signing contracts during this time. Instead, seem small as beautiful and set up achieving small tasks and spend time in contemplation.

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Finding stability

Neptune has moved into Aries for the first time since 1865 – ushering in a period of instability in the wider world as the tension between systemic constraints and freedom becomes more evident. On a daily level the Moon in Taurus brings grounding and stability to the day, notwithstanding that later in the day the Moon closes in on Uranus bringing some unexpected change – as opposed to predictable change. Venus is exactly conjunct the north node bringing alignment in relationships, including ushering in new connections that are a more in in-keeping with where you are heading. These new connections are not your habitual connections but completely new connections.

Where there is love and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance.~St Francis of Assisi

Theme:   Awakening

Neptune moves into Aries today. The last time that happened was 1860. Many changes are happening and many are unfolding. This can feel overwhelming, confusing and chaotic.
We are now waking up from the long sleep of Neptune in Pisces where our world view may seem more like a fairy tale retrospectively. This may be disorienting for some as world views collide and Neptune brings a deep yearning for transcendence of human suffering through erasing boundaries of self and other. Neptune is a higher vibration of Venus and brings great compassion through the dissolving of ego.
Neptune in Aries will bring action to our dreams of a new world and our challenge will be to work with others whose dreams appear to be our nightmare.
Neptune will remain in Aries until May 2038 aside from going retrograde from 10/23/25-1/27/26 for a short revisit to Pisces.

“ We adopt the means of nonviolence because our end is a community at peace with itself. We will try to persuade with our words, but if words fail, we will try to persuade with our acts.”
Martin Luther King

The Moon is Void of Course today between 5.18am and 4.16pm EST. Do not make any major decisions during this time period

Theme:  The Dawning –  Aries Solar Eclipse
Between 6.49am to 7.04am EST in MD, there will be a partial eclipse of the Sun at 9 degrees of Aries, bringing light in unexpected ways to those who have a natal planet around this degree in Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.
This effect lasts for 6 months and can illuminate areas in your life that need to change. The Aries energy gives the courage to break out of habitual patterns that have held you back. Mercury and Venus retrograde offer opportunity to revisit unresolved matters in ways of thinking and communicating, relationships and values. The North Node places emphasis on spiritual solutions, allowing delusion to dissolve and focus on what is truly meaningful.
“ May I clearly perceive all experiences to be as insubstantial as the dream- fabric of the night, and instantly awaken to perceive the pure wisdom display of every phenomena.”
Chagdud Tulku

Theme:  The Night Sky

Tonight will bring a line-up of the majority of planets that you can actually see with the naked eye. A very unusual occurrence and as we know, we are experiencing unusual times. Neptune is in its last days of Pisces and is tightly woven with Sun, Saturn, Moon, Venus, Mercury and North Node.
Everything is very chaotic and truth is hard to find. It is a time of questioning long held beliefs.
For some it will bring a spiritual renewal based on compassionate idealism. Mars trine Saturn will assist in having the willingness and patience to attempt difficult and exacting work. Some will feel pessimism and depression with the turbulent uncertainty.
If possible reach out to others as Venus is also strongly placed today.
“ Only in darkness can I see light, only in mud can I find a lotus, only in defilement can I see Buddha.”
Dzongsar Khentse Rinpoche

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Forthright

The Sun, Venus, Mercury and Chiron are all in Aries, focusing attention on actions and moving forward. Aries is not a contemplative sign. Courage to face difficulties are what enables Aries movement forwards. As one of the cardinal signs it’s signature saying is that ‘actions speak louder than words’. It’s the sign of the warrior and at a higher level it represents the noble Bodhisattva Warrior who undertakes actions on behalf of all beings in spite of challenges and difficulties.

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.~Anais Nin

The Moon is Void of Course between 6.15am and 3.31pm. Focus on inner goals. Take time for contemplation and avoid signing major contracts.

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Meaningful conversations

With Mercury and Venus close, on-to-one conversations are particularly illuminating and enlivening. Turbulent waters of the mind can be calmed with this aspect. The North Node sits between Neptune and Saturn acting as a fortuitous bridge in bringing these two very different energies together. A new way of integrating the spiritual and material is offered with this aspect.

A frog in a well cannot conceive of the ocean.~Zhuangzi

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Insightful moments

The Moon is conjunct Pluto today bringing psychological insights through investigating truthfully, the basis for your feelings and responses. This aspect coupled with Sun sextile Pluto means you’re more likely to speak your mind. How this is received is another matter! The Sun is conjunct Mercury bringing news through your initiation of ideas and plans. Younger people are your allies today. The Sun is also conjunct Venus making auspicious connections through relationships. This aspect is often accompanied by a celebration.

Do not burst into anger while others do nonsense. Do not let your afflictive emotions increase. It’s important to stay with a firm mind.~HH Penor Norbu Rinpoche

The Moon is Void of Course between 11:01 and 11.25am. Avoid major projects and signing contracts.

Theme:  Action through Communication
With Sun conjunct retrograde Mercury you may well revisit a conversation or have communication with others about an important issue in your life and share insights you have had recently.
If you’re open to their input and perceptions rather than completely self-absorbed, you may find it’s a good opportunity to make creative plans for your future that could bring some real success. The Aries energy available right now can inspire and bring long awaited action.
“ Action is the antidote to despair.”
Joan Baez

 

Theme:  Spring Exuberance
Today the Moon moves into Capricorn bringing a little emotional sobriety and self control which may be a good thing with Aries passion abounding.
The Sun is exactly conjunct Venus in Aries inviting creative self expression in relationships. You may enjoy socializing with friends new and old. Kindness and warmth will prevail even if the Moon clouds the picture occasionally. Thought tempted to extravagance by such a strong Venus, the Moon should help us apply some discipline to not blowing our budget completely.
Overall it’s a very favorable financial transit.

“ Always it’s spring and everyone’s in love and flowers pick themselves.” EE Cummings