Tibetan Buddhist Altar

3/6/2025 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Expansion

The Moon is conjunct Jupiter today expanding your horizons and travel opportunities. The Moon is about how we sustain ourselves so Moon conjunct Jupiter often involves the provision of food. The Moon and Sun are square one another which creates tension for better or worse. On the one hand your equilibrium could be disturbed and on the other it’s an opportunity to break away from old patterns and find new ways of expressing yourself.

If you forget yourself, you become the universe.~Hakuin Ekakaku

3/5/2025 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Communication Channels

Communications open up today with the Moon’s movement into Gemini. Short journeys, encounters with siblings and messages are also in the mix. Talking can achieve results with the Moon in Gemini as long as one’s position is considered and not shifting back and forth. The Sun is approaching Saturn turning the focus towards achievable goals at this time.

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.~Albus Dumbledore

The Moon is Void of Course between 5.53am and 7.29am. Avoid undertaking major projects. Instead focus on small and achievable goals with time for reflection.

3/4/2025 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Flexibility

The Moon is conjunct Uranus today bringing a stronger element of emotional unpredictability and change to routines today. If you feel separated from others look within to make an inner connection. With Mars in Cancer you are more sensitized to early emotional wounds and tend to hold onto hurt and grievances: learn to let the past go. The north node conjunct Neptune continues to help illuminate a spiritual path forward.

Do what’s within your capabilities. Stay quiet in your corner! Just drop everything! That is the essence.~Patrul Rinpoche

3/3/2025 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Healing ways

The Moon in Taurus is conjunct Hygeia, the asteroid associated with the daily routines of self-care, such as hydration, rest, hygiene etc. The sign of Taurus too is associated with caring for the body. Taurus adds a layer of desire to self-care routines that can sometimes slip into hedonism. Mercury is moving closer to Venus in Aries increasing social activities and spontaneity in relationships.

There is a kindness that dwells deep down in things; it presides everywhere, often in the places we least expect.~John O’Donohue

2/27/2029 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Moving slowly

With the Moon now in Pisces the pace of life slows a little giving you time and space to contemplate and reflect using inner qualities – spiritually and creatively – to do so. The Moon is conjunct the Sun bringing an alignment to your purpose. You feel more supported and can take heart. Your planet of communication, Mercury, is sextile Uranus providing a spark of originality today. It’s a good time to explore and utilize technologies.

In this world where is love? Have you seen any? We see romance. We’re all waiting to exhale aren’t we? But if you really examine the world, have you ever seen love without the hook on the end? Almost never. It’s hardly ever in the world.~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

2/26/2025 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Connecting to compassion

As Mercury pulls away from Saturn you are less rigid in your thinking. Even so, Mercury in Pisces takes more time to distill the meaning behind communications. Sometimes you have to let information come to the surface before making decisions. With Neptune conjunct the north node personal alignment includes inner alignment with your inner compassionate nature, compassion for yourself and all beings.

According to the Buddha’s teaching, happiness is only the result of kindness and concern for the welfare of others. That’s the only way to get it.~Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

2/25/2025 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Breaking out of the mold

With any planet in Aquarius always expect the unexpected. Today the Moon is in Aquarius. The day doesn’t turn out quite as planned. Nevertheless, with the continuing influence of Saturn in the astrological mix much is accomplished by moving steadily forward. The Moon is also close to Pluto today bringing up deep unconscious feelings to the surface.

Who is Guru Rinpoche? It is none other than your mind. Yes, your mind is always with you.~Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

2/24/2025 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Application

With the planet of communication, Mercury conjunct Saturn, planning is important. You can attend to details and also complete tasks and projects through applying yourself. The Moon in Capricorn reinforces this emphasis on the practical and also applying logic in situations. The Moon is sextile Saturn and the timing is good for establishing new patterns and rituals. There remains a strong Piscean influence. Take the opportunity to be of genuine service to others while taking time for inner reflection.

Bodhicitta transforms disturbing emotions, suffering and fear, and sickness and death into a path to enlightenment.~Khunu Lama Rinpoche

The Moon is Void of Course from 10.28pm until 12:40am the next day. Avoid signing contracts or starting major projects. Time spent in contemplation during this period brings good results.

2/20/2025 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Pause to reflect

The Moon has moved into Sagittarius so outwardly there is lots to explore and be curious about. It’s also the sign of the idealist. What are your ideals? Inwardly you can explore new ways of connecting to your inner spiritual path. The Moon is conjunct Juno highlighting close relationships and the way they can expand our view of our selves. The north node remains conjunct Neptune directing us towards a more spiritual/service oriented place. The vertex, close to Saturn, is momentarily offsetting challenges created by Saturn in Pisces. The challenges include developing viable boundaries and identifying our inner autocrat that cuts us off from our feeling and compassion.

A past thought is like a dead corpse, and future thoughts are as yet unborn. And what is this present thought in the middle of nowhere? Can you control it or hold on to it? No… it’s ephemeral. ~HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

2/19/25 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Taking the waters

With four planets in the water sign of Pisces plus the Moon in Scorpio today you are definitely being immersed in activity today. Sometimes it feels like being dunked, other times like stepping into the gentle flow of daily life. Until Saturn leaves Pisces (early next year) there will be challenges to giving form to structures. It helps to spend more time in contemplation as the solutions to challenges are also spiritual in nature and bound up with completing a karmic cycle.

Luke, you’re going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view. ~Obi-Wan