Tibetan Buddhist Altar

11/17/2023 Thursday by Jampal

Theme: Power

The Sun and Mars are almost exactly united and now will harmonize with Pluto for several days. This is a time when new courses of action are evident. We will have the power to carry them out now. We will be most effective if we are thinking of the common good. There is also a yod (“finger of God”) with Jupiter at the apex with Mercury and Venus included. This is a time of expanding our consciousness concerning religion, philosophy and foreign places.

If you want to test a man’s character give him power. ~Abraham Lincoln

11/16/2023 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Balance

With the Sun in Scorpio and Moon in Capricorn there is elemental harmony that provides stability for the next two days. Mars is still within a cats whisker of the Sun so continue to exercise caution physically and continue to be conscious of how to antidote any arising anger. Generosity towards others is also a helpful antidote to anger/ego. Mars is also trine Neptune allowing you to access a more nuanced understanding of energy flow, that when harnessed to spiritual understanding, results in more beneficial outcomes.

Buddha-nature is the luminous, ceaseless, and primordial nature of mind. It has not been fabricated or created by various causes and conditions. It has not been fabricated or created by various causes and conditions.~Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche

11/14/2023 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Believing

With the new Moon now in Sagittarius your ideals matter where they inspire optimism and hope. You can be adventurous and push the envelope about expanding your perspective. There is more ease in communicating with others and generally relating better with others. Mars is pulling away from the Sun reducing the optimum conditions for war and conflict. You still have to be aware of your physical well being. Exercise patience.

As we develop awareness, we get a better understanding of the very subtle thoughts that constantly shift the mind into nonawareness.~Khandro Rinpoche

11/13/2023 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Not boring

There are so many different energetic aspects today that it’s hard to know which aspects will be in ascendancy. You will need to be mindful today of the relationship between your strong emotions and your physical health. Slow down and avoid giving into anger. There will be disruption today with Uranus opposite the Sun and Moon. The Moon trine Neptune gives you vital space for reflection and contemplation. The new moon ushers in new beginnings so turning over a new leaf or starting a new activity is supported at this time.

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST USA 6:03pm until 9:23pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

Continually meditate upon devotion, renunciation, love, compassion, and the supreme mind of enlightenment, bodhicitta.~ Jamyang Khytense Chokyi Lodro

11/12/2023 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Deep Answers

The Moon has joined the Sun and Mars in Scorpio today, and the new Moon occurs early tomorrow. We are looking to get to the bottom of things. This is an excellent time for research. The depressive square energy between Mercury and Saturn is separating and we are more optimistic. The Moon is opposite Jupiter during the first half of the day. We are generous, but also self-indulgent. Beware of over doing today.

The outer and inner nature of phenomena is primordially pure emptiness, and from that state of emptiness anything can arise. ~H H Drubwang Penor Rinpoche

11/10/2023 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Surprises

The Sun is united with Mars for several days, and they both are in opposition to Uranus. Expect the unexpected, especially in one-on-one encounters. There is restlessness in the air, and be careful driving and operating machinery. Ultimately these next few days are about becoming freer, more authentically ourselves. Mercury has entered Sagittarius for the next 3 weeks, bringing some optimism to balance the seriousness of the Sun and Mars in Scorpio.

The surprise is that you continue to be surprised. ~Jill A Davis

11/9/2023 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Expanding ideas

With Mercury moving into Sagittarius today you can open your eyes wider to see more around you to inform your ideas and vision. It’s a big picture time. The Moon moves into Libra, and along with Venus in Libra brings a focus on equality, justice, harmony and beauty. Friendship is another strong theme with Libra. The Libran energy serves as a counterweight to the Sun conjunct Mars in Scorpio which can signal war. Libran diplomacy can slow down aggression and offer alternate pathways.

… when you take one idea, formulate something, – and become attached to it, – your universe shrinks. So let your universe become large.~Zen Master Bon Haeng

11/8/2023 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Inner warrior

With the Sun closing in on Mars, forming a conjunction, the warrior energy comes to the fore. Rather than focusing on external combat you can chose to take advantage of this aspect by fighting the ultimate inner foe- the ego – that prevents us from being who we truly are. It is a time of heightened energy so more awareness is needed around physical activity. Venus moves into Libra today providing a counterbalance to times of conflict by seeking harmony and diplomatic solutions in challenging situations.

It is not possible to control all external events; but, if I simply control my mind, what need is there to control other things.~Shantideva