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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

11/14/2024 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

11/7/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Emotional clarity

With the Moon conjunct Pluto today you can experience deep insights, often through catharsis. Uncomfortable truths surface offering an opportunity to self-examine, let go and move forward. It’s important to let pent-up energy release in a safe way for all concerned. In addition the Moon is trine Uranus, asking you to be more flexible than usual, while also providing room for spontaneity and taking a welcome break.

What is the general instruction for all practitioners? Don’t cling to any experiences.~Khenpo Brothers

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST USA 5.38pm until 5:58pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

11/6/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Finding generosity

The Moon conjunct Ceres today reminds us of the importance of engaging generosity in our lives, and offers a reminder of the importance of the bounty of the earth in supporting and nourishing us. The Sun in Scorpio is still plumbing the psychological depths – bringing hidden truths to the surface. Self-discipline continues to be important at this time. The Moon in Capricorn creates yearning for stability, and seeks practical outcomes in facing daily challenges.

When you find yourself in a troublesome situation, when you are in great pain, when an intense emotion arises, only then will you know where you are at with practice.~Garchen Rinpoche