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12/10/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Healing the head and heart

The Moon in Aries is conjunct the asteroids Chiron and Hygeia today providing you with an opportunity to revisit past emotional wounds and heal the impacts of the past through direct action, self-awareness and exploring preventative cures. With Ceres sitting between Venus and Pluto generosity towards oneself and others, and balanced self-nurturing are key towards building healthy relationships.

Even walking side by side for a long time, some relationships never touch the heart.~Sanu Sharma

Astrology for 12/9/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Restoring vigor

The Moon has moved into Aries bringing self-initiation, activity and forthrightness. Elsewhere, Venus conjunct Pluto is a time for reviewing and investigating the basis for relationships and letting go past patterns that hamper relationships. With Saturn continuing to form a T-Square to Sun opposite Jupiter you experience both wins and losses at this time.

The Moon is Void of Course today between 3.45am and 8.38am EST USA. Avoid starting new projects or starting things. Spend time contemplating and reflecting.

Conquer anger with love, evil with good, meanness with generosity, and lies with truth.~The Buddha

12/8/2024 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Intensity in Relationships

Venus unites with Pluto for 2 more days, in the sign of Aquarius. There is a transformative urge, along with a focus on friendship and humanitarian causes in our close encounters with others. In the first part of the day we feel isolated. Then in the middle of the day tensions surface as the Moon is the apex of the T square with the Sun and Jupiter. Something good should come from this energy, if we can remain humble and kind.

Relationships are like a walk in the park, Jurassic Park. ~Anon.

12/7/2024 Saturday by Jampal

Theme: Unusual Encounters

Venus has entered Aquarius for 4 weeks. We are drawn towards eccentric people, and humanitarian causes. This is a time for unusual interactions with those close to us. The Sun is opposed to Jupiter for a few more days. This is good for uplifting our mood, and giving us confidence. The danger is in becoming overbearing, and self-righteous. Finally, the Moon is in Pisces for a few days which will support our efforts in prayer and meditation.

I’m one of those regular weird people. ~Janis Joplin

The Moon is void of course today until 4:50 am EST. Do not make any major decisions during this time period.

12/5/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Staying the course

With the Sun square Saturn it’s two steps forward and one step back. Even though progress is challenged by various obstacles do not give up heart. Effort is effort and somewhere along the line results do materialize. The Sun is also conjunct Mercury bringing a flurry of messages and communications. This aspect, bestows confidence and yet invites you to see that when decisions are connected to your inner purpose they bear more fruit. The Moon has moved into Aquarius bringing a more breezy, airy, social quality to your day.

When we begin to practice meditation, we’re always surprised how fast the mind runs. Yet even though it seems to be running very fast, it’s actually slowing down “like a stream running down a steep mountain”. This describes the experience of beginning meditators very well…their thoughts are boisterous, and they keep coming and going without cessation. ~Khenpo brothers

12/4/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Keeping things in proportion

The Moon forms an interesting conjunction with Venus, Ceres and Pluto today bringing both a sense of good will and self-expansion, and also pushing the parts we keep hidden to the surface, sometimes with unexpected results. Also Jupiter is exactly opposite Mercury today meaning you have to be more mindful of how you communicate with others, hence the theme of keeping things in proportion. Nevertheless there is much good will underlying whatever unruly events happens today.

The mind does not end when we die. It will always be there. It has no beginning and no end. The point here is to see that, at the end of this life, the mind and physical aggregates separate…The problem is, what goes on is only our mind, which is the basis for carrying all the imprints and tendencies accumulated throughout out life. This is what goes on to the future life. So what really matters is, whether you’ve developed a kind mind or a negative mind.~Khandro Kunga Bhuma Rinpoche

12/3/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Expanding your mind

The Sun is square Saturn bringing contraction into your life – and reinforcing the need at this time to work within existing structures. The Moon in Capricorn is comfortable with this scenario and achieving practical outcomes. At the same time, Jupiter is opposite Mercury, expanding our minds and horizons, and drawing our gaze upwards to bigger vistas. In other word this aspect invites us to lift our gaze and see that we are part of a greater tapestry.

It is an extraordinary privilege to be accorded a human life, with self-reflexive consciousness that brings awareness of our own actions and the ability to make choices. It lets us choose to take part in the healing of our world.~Roshi Joan Halifax

12/2/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Diligence pays off

With the Vertex conjunct Saturn today, effort is rewarded. Saturn is currently in the sign of Pisces, which is concerned more with spirituality and connecting to the divine, rather than real life, the concern of Saturn. Saturn in Pisces, therefore, makes it harder than usual to create structure and set boundaries. This can make ordinary life more challenging including fulfilling contractual obligations. Mercury is retrograde until the 15th of December making it even more important to ensure the fine print is understood.

Look at how your belief in a self determines almost every word coming from your mouth, every move you make, every thought you think. To look in this way is to practice mindfulness.~Phakchok Rinpoche

11/29/2024 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Working for Yourself

The positive combination of the Sun and Mars in a trine is favorable for working alone for your own benefit. Physical activity is also favored for one more day. It is good to take stock in what your current projects are and to throw yourself into them vigorously. The Moon is in Scorpio today and harmonizes with Venus, especially in the middle of the day. This favors socializing, and indulging in food and drink.

Freedom comes from strength and self-reliance. ~Lisa Murkowski

11/28/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Shadow and light

The Moon has entered the sign of Scorpio bringing deep feelings to the surface that make you want to keep your own counsel, at least until you’ve sorted through things. While the Moon remains in Scorpio it’s an intense couple of days leavened by the Sun and Mercury in Sagittarius, who blithely aid us in venturing into territory others keep well away from. There is a nice aspect of Venus to the part-of-fortune bringing good fortune in connection with others today.

Gratitude doesn’t send you out shopping to find satisfaction; it comes as a gift rather than a commodity, subverting the foundation of the whole economy. That’s good medicine for land and people alike.~ Robin Wall Kimmerer