Tibetan Buddhist Altar

1/14/2022 Friday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: A Square Meal

So think of a “square meal” literally: how it tastes will depend on what the square is made of. And that will depend on what you are made of: all the 90 degree angles between planets and involving the Moon can be frustrating or invigorating. The Neptune apex T-square with the Moon and Mars, all in mutable signs, can be very confusing, and Mercury going retrograde at 6:43 am EST adds to communication and thought difficulties. Be careful with driving and machinery. Do not worry; eat three square meals a day; say your prayers… go slow and easy… my friend, these I rec ~Abraham Lincoln

The Moon is void of course from 9:23 pm until 11:12 am EST the next day. Don’t make any big decisions during this time period.

1/13/2022 Thursday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Making connections

With the Moon in Gemini passing close to the North Node opportunity to make adjustments to your path and journey in life. It’s also a time when you you can make mental connections to seemingly unrelated events and see patterns. This enables you to address more elusive issues. You will be tempted to overdo things today and think you know best – which is a sign you probably don’t. Rely on trusted friends to give you feedback at this time. Love is like the wild rose-briar; Friendship like the holly-tree. The holly is dark when the rose-briar blooms, But which will bloom most constantly?~Emile Bronte

1/12/2022 Wednesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Depth perception

There is a harmony between your larger life purpose and the daily balance of activities. You are less afraid of exploring the depths of your feelings thereby allowing insights to arise. The solid energy of the Moon in Taurus is grounding. Towards the end of the day the Moon moves into Gemini bringing a lightness to situations, increases short journeys and talking with others! Every generation has a legend. Every journey has a first step. Every saga has a beginning.~Star Wars

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST 2.39 pm and 10:08pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

01/11/2022 Tuesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Mindful speech

Stop to think before you speak today or count to ten before you answer. It could save you time down the track. You are more sensitive to the non-ordinary world at present. It’s a good time for contemplation and reflection. You have a deep urge for change and the potential to change within. Through study we come to understand phenomena. Through study we turn away from negative actions. Through study we give up what is meaningless. Through study we reach the state beyond sorrow.~The Buddha

01/10/2022 Monday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Receptivity

With Venus retrograde until the 29th of January, but close to the Sun, it’s time to step back from relationships and review your role in the dynamics. Compassion arises with understanding. With both the Moon in Aries and the Moon approaching Saturn it’s time to initiate forward movement and begin planning in earnest. You have the capacity to finish off the minor details that you have been putting to one side, but nevertheless need your attention. If you don’t begin with thorough analysis, How will perfect certainty ever arise?~Mipham Rinpoche

1/9/2022 Sunday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Energized or Stressed

The Moon is at a 90 degree angle to the Sun in the middle of the day. If our lives are running smoothly this can be felt as a burst of energy. Otherwise we will experience small crises. Mars, our vitality and assertiveness, is helped by the Moon during the several hours centered around mid day. But remember to generate compassionate intention or we will feel discouraged and drained of energy as the day moves on. Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not! ~Unknown

1/8/2022 Saturday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Closeness and Creativity

For two more days Venus, which is retrograde, is united with the Sun. We are drawn towards our close relationships, creativity, money matters and indulgence. The retrograde factor indicates more internal reflection, and less striking out anew in these matters. The celestial energies still support and require compassionate intention now. The tension between careful progressive change and volatile disruption is easing slowly. A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you. ~H H the Dalai Lama

1/7/2022 Friday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: “Make me one with Everything”

A good hot dog might be satisfying for a little while, but there is a greater spiritual opportunity, especially in the first half of the day. There are two ways we can go. We can get discouraged as our Mars energy is low for the next week, and even try to deceive others. But with good intention we can grow in our ability to serve others. This is a fine day for prayer and meditation, with the Moon in Pisces. The next few days will be better for decisive action. Hot dogs and Red Vines and potato chips and French fries are my favorite foods. ~Betty White

The Moon is void of course from 5:24 pm until 12:27 am EST the next day. It is best to not make any big decisions during this time period.

1/6/2022 Thursday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Gentle yet Excitable

The Moon, our emotional life, has joined Jupiter and Neptune in Pisces, the sign of transcending the ego, for a few days. And the Sun and Mars are moving into places of interaction with Neptune. This brings a gentle, mystical energy to our minds. But today the Moon is “sextile” to Uranus, the planet of unpredictable, sudden change. So we are looking for excitement especially in the afternoon. If feeling discouraged or lower in energy over the next week, turn towards prayer, meditation and compassionate action. No matter what religion, path, or teaching you follow, compassion is the way to realization. ~Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

1/5/2022 Wednesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Moving old stuff!

It’s a time to break your own mold, especially when you feel overwhelmed and challenged by difficult relationship dynamics. Changing perspective can change relationships. With the Moon in Aquarius you have the opportunity to stand back and gain more distance and perspective. However, with Venus sextile Neptune it is also a case of gently taking off your rose colored glasses and looking at your part in relationship dynamics. There are very few honest friends—the demand is not particularly great.~Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach