Tibetan Buddhist Altar

2/24/2024 Saturday by Jampal

Theme: Subjectivity

It is the time in the 4 month cycle between Mercury retrogrades when the Sun and Mercury are tightly united. For the next week we have more trouble being objective. We can focus intently and be successful if we can be open to other points of view. We are on the cusp of being both restricted by Saturn and expanded by Jupiter. The balance of both forces should be helpful for the next week.

I think I am, therefore, I am… I think. ~George Carlin

2/23/2024 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Fanciful of Spiritual?

Mercury has joined the Sun and Saturn in Pisces for 2 and 1/2 weeks. Our thinking becomes more imaginative. We have more potential for wisdom and compassion now. But can we keep grounded in reality at the same time? Venus is united with Mars until the end of the month indicating strong energy for partnership. We can overdo it now as the two planets square Jupiter. And the Moon moves from playful Leo to organizing Virgo in the evening.

The antidote is the realization of compassion, which should be the core of one’s life. ~Jetsunma Akhon Norbu Lhamo

The Moon is void of course today until 8:39 pm EST. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

2/22/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Steady accomplishment

As the Sun approaches Saturn it’s not all doom and gloom. Effort produces result and even the accomplishment of the smallest of tasks can feel rewarding. It’s a good time to draw on your experience and work creatively within limitations rather than kicking against them. You’ll only hurt your toes if you do. The Moon in Leo invites you to play and be creative and Jupiter sextile the Sun promotes expansion and growth. Finding an inner balance is possible at this time.

If you understand comedy, you understand life. Drama, death, tragedy – everybody has these. But with humour you’ve got all these, and the antidote.~Eric Sykes

2/21/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Softening the edges

The Sun has moved into the water sign of Pisces ushering in a month long cycle that embraces the themes of compassion, spirituality – and illusion and escapism. Self-honesty is the guiding light to steer you away from the more challenging aspect of Pisces, which includes addictions. The conjunction of the Sun and Saturn in Pisces over the next week is particularly difficult as the sign of Pisces focuses us on feelings rather than raw materialism that can be the reality of daily life. Mars conjunct Venus offers a balance in dealing with extremes by inviting us to marry our inner and outer worlds.

Coming and going by the dance, I see that what I am not is a part of me. Dancing is all that I can ever trust, The dance is all I am, the rest is dust. I will believe my bones and live by what will go on dancing when my bones are not.~Epitaph

2/20/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Focus and Generosity

The Sun is in good aspect to the Moon – and the Moon and Sun are in good aspect to Jupiter enabling us to open our hearts and minds. At the same time the Sun is approaching a conjunction with Saturn which necessitates being realistic about what one can achieve and working within limitations, financial or otherwise. The Moon in Cancer means we are more in touch with our feelings but can also mean we are overly sensitive.

You may study a lot and become a great scholar, but if you can’t subdue your own mind, what’s the point?~HH Penor Norbu Rinpoche

2/19/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Caught in the middle

The planet governing relationships is sandwiched between Pluto and Mars. You may feel pressured to do things you wouldn’t ordinarily do. If you can engage in diplomacy everyone will be better served. The Sun is approaching Saturn which increases the focus on structures and their limitations. The Moon in Cancer offers respite in the home and generates a more nurturing spirit.

To practice devotion, discipline and generosity, To free the mind through hearing the Dharma, and to have dignity, self-control And discriminating awareness-make these seven noble human qualities.~Jigme Lingpa

2/18/2024 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Daydreams or Reality?

The Moon is square Neptune for much of the day and we can be lost in harmless fantasy or harmful delusions. At best we can use this energy creatively. Be careful of using drugs or alcohol today though. Relationships continue to be intense. Can we be a supportive friend or are we going to have a control struggle today? We are still looking for freedom and should watch out for unexpected events.

I was trying to daydream, but my mind kept wandering. ~Steven Wright

The Moon is void of course today from 10:22 pm until 10:26 pm EST. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

2/17/2024 Saturday by Jampal

Theme: Freedom Part 2

The strong Aquarian energy continues for 2 more days, but without the emotional well-being. The pace of the day is faster as the Moon is in Gemini. Our minds are very fast due to the Mercury-Uranus square. We can get a lot done but must watch out for being sloppy. If work that requires much concentration can be postponed for a couple of days, this would be good. Remember to be patient and kind to others.

Life without liberty is like a body without spirit. ~Kahlil Gibran

2/16/2024 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Freedom

We now have 4 planets and the Sun in Aquarius, the sign that wants freedom and originality, and wants to promote humanitarian causes. Mars and Pluto are still united indicating strong, if not ruthless ambition. Be careful out there! With Mercury square Uranus we are restless. This can be an upsetting day if we cannot maintain flexibility in our expectations. Fortunately, there are indications of emotional well-being throughout the day.

Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. ~George Washington

The Moon is void of course today from 10:02 am until 2:41 pm EST. Do not make any major decisions during this time period.

2/15/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Trouble shooting

With Mercury square the Moon you have the opportunity to problem solve and think outside the square! Of course you have to be mindful of your speech with such an aspect. You can incline your day towards spiritual pursuits today. Still, with the Moon conjunct Uranus you can also expect unexpected events to change the course of the day. As the Sun moves towards the end of Aquarius take time to enjoy your friendships and community activities.

We fight the same battles over and over again. They are never won for eternity, but in the process of struggling together, in community, we learn how to glimpse new possibilities that otherwise never would have become apparent to us, and in the process we expand and enlarge our very notion of freedom.~Angela Davis