Tibetan Buddhist Altar

7/29/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Transitions

The Moon conjunct Uranus today adds frisson to the start of the day. Feelings of separation are coupled with the wish to find freedom and ways to do things differently. Out-of-the-box ideas and inspiring communities are themes. Mercurial mercury in Virgo is good for ironing out details. The waning energy of the Moon’s cycle is a good reminder of the ebb and flow of life. Rather than starting something new continue to hone what you have accomplished.

When illness arises, this brings benefit; Whatever arises – are a treasury of Bliss.~Mahasiddha Padampa Sangye

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 4.59pm until 5.28pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

Theme: Transcendent Opportunity

The Moon moves into Taurus bringing much needed stability and calm for a few days. Finding contentment in stillness and nature is soothing.
Uranus trine Pluto has been affecting us for a few weeks and will continue until the end of the year. As they are both outer planets their movement is slow, allowing us to integrate their transformative energies more profoundly. This is time of heightened insight into your life bringing new perspective on a spiritual or philosophical level. An openness to learning may draw you to groups or systems to explore and give you the ability to transform your life.
“ The essence of love and compassion is understanding, the ability to recognize the physical, material and psychological suffering of others, to put ourselves “inside the skin “ of the other.”
Thich Nhat Hanh

Theme:  Be Like a Log

Mercury in Virgo square Mars in Gemini can trigger tension through critical comments either by you or to you. The potential of losing your temper is great and accentuated by Moon and Chiron conjunct in Aries.
This is like someone sticking a needle into an old wound to the point that you have little or no control over your reaction. Be very careful of verbal hostility and tension, do no harm.
Of course this may be played out on the world stage or a political level.

“ Thus, when enemies or friends are seen to act improperly, be calm and call to mind that everything arises from conditions.”
Shantideva

Theme:  Balancing the Scales

This is a time where opportunities can arise particularly professionally. If you’re offered a new job it should be very beneficial and allow you to leave behind previous limitations.
On the other hand the change can bring duty and responsibility as you leave behind a more carefree life. Either way there is a push/ pull effect in your life that is noticeable and workable.

“ The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.”
Benjamin Franklin

The Moon is Void of Course today from 6.14pm until 1.23pm EDT. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

7/25/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Touchstones

With the Moon in Aries conjuncting the north node expect meetings with friends and family today. Of course Moon in Aries also brings with it a direct action approach to events which can work really well – or not. It’s a good idea to pause before engagement, if at all possible, and reflect. Mars in Gemini gives you flexibility to change direction as you need to but the Sun in Leo is a fixed sign so the good part is determination and the challenge is knowing when to shift positions.

Mathematics is a process of staring hard enough with enough perseverence at at the fog of muddle and confusion to eventually break through to improved clarity. ~William Thurston

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 10.31am until 10:52am. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

7/24/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: From pillar to post

With the Moon conjunct Saturn and Neptune today, in that order, you’ll go from feeling isolated to one with the universe! So it’s just one of those days really. A little unpredictable. Mars and Sun continue to be in good aspect so take the opportunities to complete goals. The Sun is opposite Pluto which can trigger power struggles and fear of loss, but it’s hold is diminishing. The antidote of this struggle is to practice compassion and love for oneself and others.

There is a training in not meditating, a training in naturalness, in letting be.~Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

7/23/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Memory

The Moon moves into Pisces today stirring the hidden and unseen, showing you glimpses of your inner psyche and deeper origins of emotional responses. The full moon has passed and now is the time to reflect and contemplate. Today, there is some jostling with sudden, unexpected events that are resolved by direct action. With Mars in Gemini you can talk through any differences with others with good result.

Many of us hurry along because we do not want to see what is really going on in and around us. We are afraid to let our senses touch the body of suffering or the body of beauty.~Joan Halifax

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 5.58am until 9:23am. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

7/22/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Connecting with your inner fire

With the Sun now in the fire sign of Leo it’s a time to pick up your feet, stand tall and believe in yourself. It’s also a time to remember how to play and connect creatively with the world you live in. Children can remind you of the importance of these qualities. The Moon in Aquarius compliments the Sun in Leo, providing you with an inner curiosity that expands your network of friends and encourages you to be innovative.

Don’t take your emotions and yourself too seriously.~Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Theme: On the Edge of New Frontiers

The Moon in Aquarius is conjunct Pluto which can bring intense emotional experiences on a mass level. The potential for change is great and even though relationships or circumstances may come to an end, the outcome can prove beneficial by deepening in maturity and commitment through challenges.
There may be some involvement with authorities or people in power, but if your motives are to benefit society and others the results will be rewarding.

“ Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”
Leo Tolstoy

Theme:  Brilliance and Persistence

Mercury and Uranus can provide you with a very  mentally stimulating and creative day. Thoughts and brilliant ideas tumbling quickly like a waterfall making a great splash but dissipating on impact.
Luckily Pluto and Mars work together to anchor the energy by bringing great willpower and focus to rebuild and reform what is important to you. Energy levels are higher than usual the next few days enabling you to work hard and persistently to achieve your goals.

“ The mind possesses a certain power of knowing. This is not knowledge itself, but illumination or the ability of consciousness that renders knowledge possible.”
Kalu Rinpoche