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Theme: Raw Emotions

The moon moves into Cancer today, a nurturing sign that rules the home or sense of home. Mars is square the Moon which can bring strong emotional reactions and the potential for disputes. Rash action could result in harm to others.
Sun conjunct Uranus may bring sudden events that challenge our flexibility. There is an electric excitement that strives for freedom and pushes back at restrictions imposed. Hopefully the Cancerian Moon will soften the energies of the day.

“ Good works gathered in a thousand ages such as deeds of generosity or offerings to the blissful ones – a flash of anger shatters them.”  Shantideva

Theme:  Open Mind, Open Heart

With Moon square Neptune your sense of reality may be challenged, bringing feelings of the dissolution of “self “ or ego. Negatively that can be experienced as paranoia; someone is trying to “get you “.
If you are open to spiritual and psychic sensitivity you may experience a deepening compassion and empathy for others. Neptune is a higher vibration of Venus bringing a less personal love and more a humanitarian stirring due to understanding the suffering of others.

“ If we studied Bodhicitta, or the mind of compassion, every single day for the rest of our lives, we wouldn’t even scratch the surface because it is so profound.”
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

5/9/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Quickening

With the new Moon in Gemini transactions, communications and short-distance travel speeds up. Conversation is easier but not necessarily deep. Boredom is the enemy of Gemini energy so activity generally is on the cards. Saturn squares the Moon providing emotional bumps: try not to withdraw from others but self-examine the causes of feeling separated. The Sun and Venus in Taurus continue to provide a steadying influence.

Only when we come home to ourselves and get in touch with ourselves can we really see ourselves and others and be in touch with the world around us.~Thich Nhat Hahn

5/7/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Harmony of the spheres

With the Sun and Moon conjunct in Taurus it’s a time for reflection, review in preparation for beginning a new cycle of activity. Taurus is ruled by Venus and there is a real commitment to harmony and peace, through practical acts. On another front you have a real opportunity, with Chiron conjunct Mercury to move into a more beneficial way of thinking that is more self-honest.

The nature of mind is always beautiful, clear and peaceful, – it never changes, regardless of the sufferings we may be going through. This is the true gift of dharma.~James Low

5/6/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Holding Pattern

With the Moon Void of Course for much of the day life is in a holding pattern, meaning that small is beautiful, as only small movements forward gain much traction. Having said that, with the Moon, Mercury and Mars all in the forward motion sign of Aries progress can be made. Taking care of the details of your health are also important. There is kick-start to the day once the Moon moves into Taurus bringing more stability into your daily routine and emotional responses to situations.

How do you cultivate compassion? The first step is to open your eyes and look at the nature of suffering.In our culture, we keep ourselves removed from this.~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 1.57am until 5:42pm. 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:  Energy on Steroids

The moon has moved into Aries giving you a big boost in energy and vitality. The Moon is also conjunct Mars, the planetary ruler which is like a double whammy. Aries fire will spark creative energy with dynamic intensity. There should be some lively interchanges with people. The main drawback being impatience and over assertiveness. There is a tendency to feel overconfident and begin boasting. But if you need to get things done, old projects completed, this is your day.

“  High energy does not necessarily mean fast, high energy has to do with the heart.”
Lou Reed

Theme:  Equanimity
Moon and Neptune conjunct in Pisces brings a heightened sensitivity to surroundings plus empathy to others. This is a time of mutual support amongst friends. Group activity will benefit everyone involved equally.
There will be little to spoil the day, except a slight possibility of confusion due to miscommunication. It’s important to really listen to others to avoid any misunderstanding.

“ It takes two to speak the truth: one to speak and another to hear.”
Henry Thoreau

Theme:  The Writers Club

Today, like the last several weeks, all planets except Pluto, are in 3 signs only: Pisces, Aries and Taurus. This in a large part has been the cause of the intensity we have experienced personally and externally. Most of the conjunctions are moving apart so we should start to notice a lessening of the intensity.
Mercury and the North Node is one of these conjunctions, which is helpful for writing and journaling. Over the last couple of weeks you may have had writer’s block, but Mercury is now direct and creative juices should be flowing. Venus is still in Taurus stimulating creativity in the Arts.
Channeling our thoughts and energies through creative mediums can be very beneficial to share with others now.

“ Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no-one else ever thought.”
Albert Einstein

5/2/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Strengthening

As Mars pulls away from Neptune your sense of self is more solidified and your boundaries are clearer – which is good for individual physical energy but has challenges when it comes to choosing between self-interest and the greater good. Nevertheless physical health is also important in being able to help others. The Sun in Taurus reminds us that self-care can also increase a sense of security.

It is the ego that wants to punish and criticize; it actually thrives on such activities! The best, most reliable medicine for this disease of mind stuck in ‘ego-made’ is simply to relax. That’s it.~Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 5.28am until 2:52pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.