Tibetan Buddhist Altar

1/19/2024 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Power and Depth

The Sun is united tightly with Pluto for a few more days. This is especially powerful as they are both at the very end of Capricorn and will be at the beginning of Aquarius. At best this gives us a deep, thoughtful approach to what ever we are doing. At worst there is a malevolent energy from others or ourselves, even if it is thought that the intention is good. Machinery tends to break down at this point. There is also emotional unrest today.

If you have a choice between being kind and being right, choose being kind and you will always be right. ~H H the Dalai Lama

1/18/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Generosity of spirit

With the Moon in Taurus conjunct Jupiter today it’s a natural opportunity to give to others and expand your circle of connection. Your communications can also benefit from reaching out beyond your normal comfort zone. At the same time the intensity of Pluto moving ever closer to the Sun is ratcheting up. You are being asked to draw deeply from the well of of your inner resources in order to move on from the past and build something new. You are more adventurous in your relationships and seek a common goal with others to nourish those who need it most.

Do you all give? Do you all help the poor? Are they real to you? Put effort into finding them. Because I see them. I know them. I can’t help it. These people are needy. These people include refugees who came with nothing. We’ve been praying for them all this time. And now they are here. They are our people. And we will give to them.~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

1/17/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Leveraging available energy

With beneficial aspects to the Sun and Mars there is more available physical energy at your disposal, and more insights about how to harness this energy for inner development. The challenge is to not force this energy or your will on others. The aspects to the Moon provide the connective tissue in relationship to daily life and routine. Self-care is highlighted and supported by key friends at this time. The doorway of generosity towards others is open to you.

Although the nature of mind, the basis, is completely pure, one does not recognize this luminosity. Failing to recognize one’s own mind is what is known as ignorance. Out of ignorance arises the fixation to a self. ~ Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche

1/16/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Challenging investigations

With the Sun approaching Pluto a light is shone on your subconscious impulses and deeply ingrained habits over the next week. You can see more clearly what is holding you back. You opponent is yourself. You have the opportunity to remove obstacles to your forward movement. Today there is a health challenge linked to your past. The Sun sextile Neptune softens the solid edges of Capricorn, illuminating spiritual truths.

All suffering comes from our mind and all happiness comes from our mind.~Dagyab Kyagoen Rinpoche

1/15/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Thinking outside the square

The dynamic planet of communication, Mercury is working overtime to help us make beneficial connections between ideas and people. The challenge is not to be overinvested in how you think things should go but rather what opportunities can guide you. With Mercury in Capricorn you can work more effectively within systems rather than outside of them. Today, there is a nice energy of connection between your purpose and your self-nurturing.

Unless all our meritorious actions are backed by the skillful means of compassion and the wisdom of emptiness, they will merely become causes of cyclic existence resulting in cyclic existence.~Ashvagosha

1/14/2024 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Ambition

Mercury has entered Capricorn for 3 weeks, joining the Sun, Mars and Pluto. This fuels our ambition and we approach communication and thought in a careful way. This is a time to move forward with whatever we are trying to build now, especially because only one planet is retrograde. In the morning we are likely to feel isolated: either out of touch with our feelings or the feelings are too difficult to bear. This will ease off and the rest of the day offers spiritual insights.

Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition. ~Timothy Leary

1/12/2024 Friday by Jampal

Theme: From Exciting to Spiritual

The Sun is trining Uranus for one more day indicating an opportunity for new, exciting activities. Then the Sun will sextile Neptune for several days. We will be more sensitive to the needs of others and less caught up in our egos. Our energies will be somewhat lower for big new projects, but we will do well to turn our attention to prayer, meditation and compassionate action. The Mars trine to Jupiter continues for 1 more week, giving us a Midas touch in our activities.

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

1/11/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: The beginning of a new cycle

The new Moon, later in the day, brings a refreshing breeze of renewal, enthusiasm and the motivation to start new endeavors. The Moon in Aquarius highlights group activity, innovation and freedom of movement, but not before some intensity of emotions arises as the Moon conjuncts Pluto. When your buttons get pressed, remember to count to ten first. Today, your past and present connections with others are highlighted.

The Tibetan world for meditation, ‘gom’, literally means ‘becoming familiar with,’ and Buddhist meditation practice is really about becoming familar with the nature of your own mind-a bit like getting to know a friend on deeper and deeper levels.~Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST USA 9.330pm until 10.00pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

1/10/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Closing the circle

It’s the last day of the dark waning moon today so you still have time to finish unfinished business. The element air is missing in the astrological equation today so be mindful that communications may be less objective. With the Sun, Moon and Mars in Capricorn there is a ‘can do’ energy in relation to accomplishing goals in the material world. With the Sun continuing in its trine with Uranus unexpected outcomes and a desire for freedom persist.

To make a wish that you become able to help all beings throughout space, you need a strong self; with a weak self such an intention is impossible.~HH Dalai Lama

1/9/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Testing communication

With the Moon and Mercury square Neptune you will need to tread more carefully with communication: the results are mixed whatever your motivation. It’s good to find alternative ways of communicating your feelings through journaling and reflection. There is still energy for other personal activities, expanding your horizons and getting things done.

With devotion and compassion, there comes true Bodhicitta which leads to enlightenment.~HH 16th Gyalwang Karmapa