Tibetan Buddhist Altar

1/23/2022 Sunday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Subjective

The Sun and Mercury are tightly united today making it more difficult that usual to see things objectively. Our thinking is still enhanced for a few more days because Mercury is exalted in Aquarius, despite being retrograde. Our sense of purpose, the Sun, is troubled in Aquarius. We need to put friends and other groups of people ahead of ourselves. The movement of the Moon indicates that we are social and indulgent in the middle of the day, and we have extra patience and discipline in the evening. I think I am, therefore, I am… I think. ~George Carlin

1/22/2022 Saturday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Passionate, then Rash and then Peaceful

The interactions of the Moon with Pluto, Mars, the Sun and Mercury takes us on quite a ride today. The Moon also moves from Virgo to Libra, the sign of beauty, balance and focus on others, in the afternoon. The middle of the day through the afternoon is the time to take deep breaths. Patience is the needed to avoid accidents and inconveniences. In the evening we find our emotional center. This favors our work and our prayer and meditation. Through meditation we can train our mind in such a way that negative qualities are abandoned and positive qualities are generated and enhanced. ~H H the Dalai Lama

The Moon is void of course from 2:27 pm until 5:04 pm. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

1/21/2022 Friday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: From Tension to Excitement

Thankfully the hard angle between Saturn, conventional, practical approaches, and Uranus, eccentric and sudden energy, is done. Now Venus harmonizes with Uranus until the second week in February. Relationships started now will be volatile and short lasting. Expect the unexpected with money as well. Jupiter continues to be in a strong, central position in the unusually tight span of all the planets (1/3 of the sky). We should serve others, but not as a martyr. We should create some alone time to still the mind and gain wisdom. You will hear that chatterbox going all the time, and the knack is to realize it has always been there and there is no need to follow it down the road. ~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

1/20/2022 Thursday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Details

For the next 3 days the Moon is in Virgo, the sign of details, analysis and organization. In the morning we will have extra vitality and confidence. There is some stress in the middle of the day. Look for any adjustments that can be made and results will flow more easily. In the second half of the day we will resist others attempts to restrict us. This is actually an opportunity to deepen on a spiritual level. It is within the nature to reveal to yourself the place that is beyond conceptualization… underneath conceptualization… like the crystal under the dust. ~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

The Moon is void of course from 3:17 am until 9:03 am EST. Avoid making any big decisions during this time period.

1/19/2022 Wednesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Innovation, community and expression

With the Sun moving into Aquarius today there is a sense of expansion and connecting with different communities for beneficial change. The search for freedom and innovative thinkiing is part of this story. The Sun in Aquarius compliments the Moon in Leo today, and there is a balance between the inner and outer expressions. Emotions have less impact with the more mind-oriented Aquarian energy. Today you have to work within limitations to achieve your outcomes. Take the lowest place, and you will reach the highest.~Milarepa

1/18/2022 Tuesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Irons out of the fire

With the Moon in Leo there is more outward activity and less flexibility in dealing with differences. Uranus going direct today resuming course to square with Saturn which creates tension in those areas of your life that are stuck or bogged down in tight routines and clockwork schedules. If anything is too rigid it’s going to get transformed. Today you feel on edge for other reasons. People are more volatile and there is little room to maneuver. Observation helps inform responses. I had been so caught up in events, I hadn’t had a chance to think through the ramifications of them all.~Catherine Asaro

01-17-2022 Monday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Deep Insight

With the Sun now just passing Pluto you have had the opportunity to see the more cathartic and driven parts of yourself that are outside your control. Now you can integrate your observations and work out ways to transform urges that undermine your happiness and others. The full Moon also aids this transformation bringing emotions to the surface and allowing habitual patterns to be seen and thereby released. Take flinging arrows in cupped hands Swallow them Digest them Do what I say you can save the world you love.~Dianne Adel

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST 6.48 pm and 11:03 pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

1/16/2022 Sunday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Secure yet Excitable

The Moon is in its home sign Cancer which gives us a feeling of emotional security. But it “sextiles” Uranus, thus we are looking for excitement. There is also a focus on relationships and indulgence. Beware of extravagant spending that you might regret later. This is still a fast paced time with a powerful force from Pluto to destroy and transform. We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. ~Martin Luther King Jr

1/15/2022 Saturday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Creative or Destructive

For the next few days Pluto, the planet destruction and regeneration, is in a powerful position united with the Sun, our sense of purpose. It is likely that something will need repair, and someone may exert unreasonable power over you. Criminal activity comes to the surface now. The pace of activity is high for several more days, but Mercury retrograde leads to misunderstandings. The next 3 weeks is best for finishing old projects, research and retreat. In the end, truth finds a way to surface, even if you don’t want it to. ~Jennifer Lopez

The Moon is void of course until 11:12 am. Don’t make any big decisions during this time period.