Tibetan Buddhist Altar

Theme:  Staying Calm

With Moon and Mars conjunct in Aries, unless you’re extremely disciplined it will be hard not to act impulsively or fly off the handle. Saturn is also challenging Sun and Venus raising feelings of inadequacy and separation from others. It’s best to use this time for self reflection and introspection, as being with others may amplify your aloneness.
Stay calm and willing to compromise with any disputes you may have.

“ We have established in our minds all of the clothing, the dogma, the discrimination of self as being real. These things become rigid in our minds and our minds are no longer gentle.”
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Theme:  The Choice is Ours

Today is the beginning of June and we are almost halfway through the year, with Summer Solstice on our heels. The Moon moves into Aries bringing a burst of energy and spontaneity, also the potential for aggression and impatience. Sun conjunct Venus increases self expression through creativity and loving kindness. Moon conjunct Neptune can amplify confusion or spiritual realization.
A Mars square Pluto is starting to form over the next couple of weeks focusing our concentrative power and urge to transform situations through decisive actions. In some cases with ruthless elimination. If you are an athlete or dedicated meditator you will find this time beneficial. But if this energy is used negatively it can have dire consequences and bring possible violence.

“ Speak with kindness for your words hold the power to heal or harm.”
Buddha Shakyamun

Theme:  A Difficult Day

There are a few strong aspects that occur today that will bring strong feelings of loneliness, isolation and pessimism. Relations with others are difficult particularly domestically. Miscommunication can easily occur leaving you feeling victimized or betrayed. Relations with authorities are also not good.
There is a need to develop self discipline and insight into the choices you have made that have brought you to this point. Nobody is holding you back, only your lack of willingness to change. Light can only come from darkness.

“ Only in darkness can I see light
Only in mud can I find a lotus
Only in defilements can I see a Buddha.”
Dzongsar Khentze Rinpoche

5/30/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Disseminating and contemplation

With the Moon in Pisces in the last quarter it’s a good time to tie up loose ends, finish and complete tasks. The Moon in Pisces provides nurturing waters for reflection and contemplation. As the Moon approaches Saturn, rather than turning away from others, turn to spiritual practices for insights. Diligence pays off. Beauty is a touchstone for upliftment at this time.

Please focus within, and shine the light of your love on to the world…~Chamtrul Rinpoche

5/29/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Harmony comes with view

With the Moon Void of Course most of the day it’s a time for tying up loose ends and not undertaking overly large projects. Small is good. Later in the day the Moon squares the conjunction of Jupiter, Venus and the Sun creating a tension that can inspire a search for more spaciousness and reflection on what is actually doable. At this time it is better pays to take small bites of the pie of life.

We may think that in meditation we have a lot to do. That’s why sometimes we say, I’m “doing” meditation. Actually there’s nothing to do. Just sit. ~Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 10.20am until 8:33am. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

5/28/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Communication habits

With Mercury square the Moon today you’ll be forgiven for wishing to hold your tongue. The unpredictability of communications is the cause. However, as the situation is fluid repairs can always be made. Mercury is also moving towards Uranus bringing an underlying pressure to change the way you communicate. It can also mean sudden unexpected ruptures in communication. There is always a saving grace and this time the Sun in Gemini shines upon all communication conundrums and keeps the communication situation flexible enough to find the middle ground.

When our mind is disturbed by strong emotions, we’re no longer lucid and peaceful, and our perceptions are distorted. When our mind is calm like a peaceful lake, we reflect things as they are.~Thich Nhat Hahn

5/27/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Deepening

With the Moon approaching Pluto today, conjunct in Aquarius, there is an opportunity to reflect on your routines, emotions and intentions: change and innovation are friends at this time. While the Sun has moved past Jupiter and Venus , there is still the ambience of optimism that pervades the space, notwithstanding that in the sign of Gemini changes in direction are inevitable. Mars is conjunct Chiron reminding you that forward movement can be impeded by past emotional wounds.

It is such a mistake to assume that practicing dharma will help us calm down and lead an untroubled life; nothing could be further from the truth. Dharma is not a therapy. Quite the opposite, in fact; dharma is tailored specifically to turn your life upside down-it’s what you sign up for.~Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 4.42pm until 4:45am. 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:  Optimism

As Jupiter moves into Gemini for 12 months it brings greater optimism and expansive ideas. Interests and opportunities are wide ranging. Jupiter, Sun and Venus are closely aligned improving health, vitality and a strong desire for happiness and peace. Where there have been difficulties in relationships there is now the potential for success with good and clear communication. It’s also beneficial for finances particularly if you resist extravagance.

“ The limits of the possible can only be defined by going beyond them into the impossible.”   Arthur Clarke

Theme: Sensitivity

Today the Moon moves into Capricorn allowing us to react with self control and determination. It’s easy to set aside personal concerns to fulfill duties. A Moon Neptune aspect can inspire great devotion in our spiritual life and bring increased sensitivity to our environment, that’s not easy to understand the meaning of what we see.

“ For the very idea of self to arise there has to be division in which there appears to be a separation between self and other.”
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

The Moon is void of course today from 10:48 am until 11:37 am EDT. do not make any major decisions during this time period.