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12/17/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Re-thinking some things

With Mars retrograde until February 23rd it’s a good opportunity to reassess your goals and investigate what they’re motivated by – ambition? external forces? altruism? In any event, you can re-set your goals and base them on a more thorough investigation so that you can move forward with the right motivation. You may also be experiencing challenges to your plans which is another reason to contemplate what would help you right now. Mars trine Mercury gives you the mental acuity to think things through in a beneficial way for a number of weeks.

… a million dollars in a mind that is completely dissatisfied, untrained, unhappy, not relaxed, does not make happiness.~ Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

The Moon is Void of Course from 1.33pm to 6.39pm today EST USA so don’t undertake major decisions at that time. Instead, tie up loose ends and rest your mind.

12/16/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Free wheeling

Mars trine Mercury, both in fire signs, provide you with more mental energy and zest in your communications than usual. You can be more decisive and resourceful in thinking through ideas and putting them into action. Venus in Aquarius creates opportunities for connecting with like-minded groups. The Moon in Cancer focuses your attention on the past and nurturing yourself and others.

Poetry is a search for ways of communication; it must be conducted with openness, flexibility, and a a constant readiness to listen.~Fleur Adcock

12/22/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Interesting times

Today, unexpected events are triggered by the Moon conjunct Uranus that can manifest as a challenging ripening of a relationship. Patience and non-reactivity are your allies in such circumstances. In contrast, Mars in Leo is conjunct the Vertex today bringing action and result together aligning you with your true purpose, thus potentially bringing beneficial results. The Sun in Sagittarius and Jupiter in Gemini provide a cushion of optimism in difficult times.

The ability to speak does not make you intelligent.~Qui-Jon Ginn, Star Wars

12/11/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Periods of stability

The Moon moves into Taurus today bringing some stability to an ever-changing world. In addition, the Moon in Taurus brings a focus on personal financial security, honing ones values and a bit of tactile therapy. Venus and Mars are opposite bringing a focus on attraction and repulsion in equal measure. In other words there is magnetic force in relationships. The proximity of Pluto to the above opposition adds a transforming factor in relationships, if we can develop insights into our habitual tendencies which drive aspects of our relationships.

In life, too, sooner or later, whatever the state of our relationships, or our health, our jobs and every aspect of our lives, everything, absolutely everything, will change.~ Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche

12/10/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Healing the head and heart

The Moon in Aries is conjunct the asteroids Chiron and Hygeia today providing you with an opportunity to revisit past emotional wounds and heal the impacts of the past through direct action, self-awareness and exploring preventative cures. With Ceres sitting between Venus and Pluto generosity towards oneself and others, and balanced self-nurturing are key towards building healthy relationships.

Even walking side by side for a long time, some relationships never touch the heart.~Sanu Sharma

Astrology for 12/9/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Restoring vigor

The Moon has moved into Aries bringing self-initiation, activity and forthrightness. Elsewhere, Venus conjunct Pluto is a time for reviewing and investigating the basis for relationships and letting go past patterns that hamper relationships. With Saturn continuing to form a T-Square to Sun opposite Jupiter you experience both wins and losses at this time.

The Moon is Void of Course today between 3.45am and 8.38am EST USA. Avoid starting new projects or starting things. Spend time contemplating and reflecting.

Conquer anger with love, evil with good, meanness with generosity, and lies with truth.~The Buddha

12/5/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Staying the course

With the Sun square Saturn it’s two steps forward and one step back. Even though progress is challenged by various obstacles do not give up heart. Effort is effort and somewhere along the line results do materialize. The Sun is also conjunct Mercury bringing a flurry of messages and communications. This aspect, bestows confidence and yet invites you to see that when decisions are connected to your inner purpose they bear more fruit. The Moon has moved into Aquarius bringing a more breezy, airy, social quality to your day.

When we begin to practice meditation, we’re always surprised how fast the mind runs. Yet even though it seems to be running very fast, it’s actually slowing down “like a stream running down a steep mountain”. This describes the experience of beginning meditators very well…their thoughts are boisterous, and they keep coming and going without cessation. ~Khenpo brothers

12/4/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Keeping things in proportion

The Moon forms an interesting conjunction with Venus, Ceres and Pluto today bringing both a sense of good will and self-expansion, and also pushing the parts we keep hidden to the surface, sometimes with unexpected results. Also Jupiter is exactly opposite Mercury today meaning you have to be more mindful of how you communicate with others, hence the theme of keeping things in proportion. Nevertheless there is much good will underlying whatever unruly events happens today.

The mind does not end when we die. It will always be there. It has no beginning and no end. The point here is to see that, at the end of this life, the mind and physical aggregates separate…The problem is, what goes on is only our mind, which is the basis for carrying all the imprints and tendencies accumulated throughout out life. This is what goes on to the future life. So what really matters is, whether you’ve developed a kind mind or a negative mind.~Khandro Kunga Bhuma Rinpoche

12/3/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Expanding your mind

The Sun is square Saturn bringing contraction into your life – and reinforcing the need at this time to work within existing structures. The Moon in Capricorn is comfortable with this scenario and achieving practical outcomes. At the same time, Jupiter is opposite Mercury, expanding our minds and horizons, and drawing our gaze upwards to bigger vistas. In other word this aspect invites us to lift our gaze and see that we are part of a greater tapestry.

It is an extraordinary privilege to be accorded a human life, with self-reflexive consciousness that brings awareness of our own actions and the ability to make choices. It lets us choose to take part in the healing of our world.~Roshi Joan Halifax

12/2/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Diligence pays off

With the Vertex conjunct Saturn today, effort is rewarded. Saturn is currently in the sign of Pisces, which is concerned more with spirituality and connecting to the divine, rather than real life, the concern of Saturn. Saturn in Pisces, therefore, makes it harder than usual to create structure and set boundaries. This can make ordinary life more challenging including fulfilling contractual obligations. Mercury is retrograde until the 15th of December making it even more important to ensure the fine print is understood.

Look at how your belief in a self determines almost every word coming from your mouth, every move you make, every thought you think. To look in this way is to practice mindfulness.~Phakchok Rinpoche