Tibetan Buddhist Altar

11/6/2023 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Reflecting

The Moon moves into Virgo today bringing a down to earth focus and attention to details, and animal themes and gardening subjects are engaged. Venus is trine Pluto providing strength in relating to others and fortitude in dealing with difficulties. Saturn opposes the Moon today inviting self-discipline and patience in dealing with immoveable situations. Your communications can tap into other worldly-themes and spiritual contemplations.

If we have a body there will always be problems with the body. If we have a relationship there will always be problems in relationship. If you try to do anything at all in your life there will always be some difficulties. That is how things are. So we should not be surprised that it is that way.~Chime Rigdzin Rinpoche

11/5/2023 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Intense Emotional Expression

Venus harmonizes with Pluto for several days. Besides intense emotional expression we can be come more aware of the inner workings of our minds in regards to our relationships. Be aware that the current strong, compulsive aspect in a relationship will wear off when the energy separates. Intense mental activity continues for one more day, and the Sun is approaching a union with Mars. This is energizing but can lead to strong wills and conflicts.

But feelings can’t be ignored, no matter how unjust or ungrateful they seem. ~Anne Frank

11/4/2023 Saturday by Jampal

Theme: Nervous or Excited

Mercury is exactly (to the nearest minute!) opposed to Uranus at 12pm today where I create the chart for the readings. This has both positive and negative possibilities. We can have unusual insights and our brain works extra quickly. But we can be nervous and scatterbrained. Expect blunt speech and sloppiness as well. The Moon has entered Leo for a few days. It is a good time to focus on creative self expression.

Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all is a form of planning. ~Gloria Steinem

The Moon is void of course today until 4:22 am EDT today. Do not make any big decisions during this time frame.

11/3/2023 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Soft and Serious

The Moon in gentle, secure Cancer harmonizes with Venus for much of today. This energy supports love and friendship in our relationships. At the same time the Sun, Mars and Mercury are loosely connected in the serious sign, Scorpio. This is time to get to the bottom of any issues that we face. The Sun is tightly opposed to Jupiter. This makes us upbeat and generous, however we can go overboard with anything we do now.

Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world’s original sin. If the cave-man had known how to laugh, History would have been different. ~Oscar Wilde

11/2/2023Thursday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Expansion

With trines and sextiles prominent today there is more flow to activity: you can see the light at the end of the tunnel if you focus in the right direction. With the Sun and Moon in water signs you can tap into compassion for yourself and others more easily, knowing that everyone is suffering in their own way. Scorpio Sun gives fortitude and determination to stay the course while Moon in Cancer gives us the nurturing sustenance of our family, whatever that looks like for you.

When you are constantly alert, you can really enjoy and love. Otherwise, we are always thinking about the next thing, and we can’t really feel life.~Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche

11/1/2023 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Finding the ignition

With an absence of planets in cardinal or fire signs there is less spark to start things. However, with the Moon Void of Course most of the day reinforces that it’s a good time to progress projects you’ve started. The square aspect between Neptune, Moon and Venus increases focus on how the motivation underlying our emotional responses to others isn’t clear. It’s a good day to contemplate cause and result. The disseminating moon phase signals a time of absorption and reflection following the full moon.

If the extension of your Compassion does not include all living beings, you will be unable to find Peace.~Albert Schweitzer

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 8.36am until 5.30pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

10/31/2023 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Never give up

With Scorpio energy in abundance there is energy to surpass challenges and recover from defeats. There is a transformative quality to the journey that Scorpio embodies: the journey through life’s challenges can turn straw into gold through a transformation in perspective. Venus is trine Uranus today bringing an unexpected twirl in relationships and connections. There is far seeing quality to Uranus which can free up relationships.

…when the Resistance is gone – So are the Demons…~Pema Chodron

10/28/2023 Saturday by Jampal

Theme: Do Something Different

The Venus trine Uranus energy for the next several days indicates that we are up for doing something out of our normal routine. This will effect our relationships. And we will not be looking for a steady situation. There is still danger in overheated interactions today, but we can be very productive if we channel our energy wisely. The Moon has entered Taurus for a few days which adds security and comfort to our emotional life.

If you feel stuck, move. You’re not a tree. ~Germany Kent

The Moon is void of course today from 4:21 am until 7:45 am EDT. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

10/27/2023 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Energized and Argumentative

Can we take advantage of the positive energy of Mercury conjunct Mars, and not the negative side? We have much intellectual energy for the next few days. Yet we are prone to competitiveness, and may be spoiling for a fight. If others are confronting you, consider whether or not it is something worth standing up for. The Moon is in Aries for two more days. This adds to the fiery, action oriented energy.

Trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit. ~Moliere