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7/4/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Preparation

With Mars inching towards Uranus, and exact on the 16th of July, physical energy builds that will need to find release. The challenge is to infuse this potent aspect with beneficial change, rather than unthinkingly responding to difficulty. The Sun and Venus in Cancer remind us that loving kindness and caring for others changes the environment we live in for the better. It’s also about setting boundaries that make environments safe and nurturing for others.

Some people can remain in the true nature all the time, some for a while, and others only briefly. But everyone has the potential to achieve permanent recognition.~Patrul Rinpoche

7/3/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Expansion

With the Moon still in range of Jupiter you continue to have a lot on your plate today and tasks, more or less, gets accomplished. Mercury has moved into Leo firing up conversations. Mercury works best impartially and with its placement in Leo, and opposite Pluto, there is more likelihood of pride, and hidden agendas, causing rifts in communication. The antidote is giving dignity when communicating and aiming for transparency in communication.

Cultivating loving kindness stands as the profound essence of my spiritual path-the very heartbeat of my Dharma.~Namgay Dawa Rinpoche

7/1/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Energized with care

Mars is conjunct the Moon in Taurus today which gives you more drive to accomplish but also can trigger outbursts. The good thing about Taurus is that it takes a lot to make this sign mad. Still, be on your guard. Mercury is trine Neptune creating a portal for insights from the unconscious. Dreams may carry more meaning than usual.

As you begin to understand the empty nature of things, your poisons will decrease.~Gyatrul Rinpoche

6/26/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Tapping into the heart

With the Moon in Pisces there is an opportunity to be of genuine service to others, if you can tap into your heart. The sign of Pisces allows us to connect with our heart, which in turn allows us to be motivated by compassion. The downside of Pisces is if we shut down our heart and take refuge in escapism and avoiding suffering, including grief, at all costs. Saturn is in Pisces at present which creates difficulties with boundaries and structure.

When we change the way we communicate, we change society.~ Clay Shirky

6/20/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Approaching the mid-point

The Solstice is nearly upon us – bringing a reminder of seasonal change at the height of summer or winter depending on where you live and the associated rituals that accompany that. Of course if you live on the equator you’re equidistant! The Moon is nearly full, heightening emotions, and is square Saturn reminding you of the limitations you inevitably have to deal with. With the Moon in Sagittarius optimism counterbalances any Saturnian pessimism.

It doesn’t matter where you practice, so try not to be too fussy. If you are, you risk expending all your time and energy on creating, in minute detail, the right conditions for practice and leave no time at all for the practice itself.~Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

6/18/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Watchfulness and Welcomness

With the Moon conjunct Pallas Athena and going opposite Uranus today it’s time to put on your wisdom hat when dealing anything outside your experience, whether it’s technological or emotional. In other words, how you react is a litmus test on where you’re at. With Venus and Mercury holding hands (conjunct) it’s really such a helpful time for communication and reaching out to others through a heart connection.

Me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me. Everyday we chant this like a mantra from morning to night. Think carefully. Really. Look inside.~Kyabgon Phakchok Rinpoche.