Tibetan Buddhist Altar

10/6/2023 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Struggle or Transform

The square aspect between Mars and Pluto continues. This can cause us to bring opposition from others due to our ambitious tendencies, or perhaps run into others ambitions. So struggles ensue. Or we can potentially control the energy. Compassionate intentions always help. Then much can be accomplished in transforming the world around you. In the middle of the day the Moon challenges the Sun, bringing small tensions to the surface.

… We are the ones we have been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. ~Barack Obama

10/5/2023 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Feelings?

The Moon moves into Cancer today re-connecting you with family, home and the past. With the Moon in a water sign you can access your feelings more directly, if you choose. With Mars continuing to square Pluto you need to be more mindful than usual dealing with physical safety whether it’s driving or doing your normal day to day activity. Be a watchful warrior! You can ask yourself how your energy can be re-directed to the greater good rather than self-service: the former clears the way for pent up energy to move more freely and find a natural balance.

There’s no better sign of accomplishment than a disciplined mind, This is true victory for the real warrior who carries no weapons.~Chatral Rinpoche

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 2.34 am until 8:32am. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

10/4/2023 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Decisions, decisions

With Mercury joining the Sun and Mars in Libra the energy of decision making comes to the fore including really weighing the costs and benefits. Sitting on the fence can only be a temporary arrangement. Behind the scenes, energetically speaking, Mars conjunct the south node square Pluto catalyzes strong reactions and varying degrees of anger. If you give into reactivity the cost will be high. Spend time tracing the origin story of past battles with yourself and others. Find healthy outlets for your energy. You have a choice to let go the past.

… real compassion has no hook on the end. You give the loving concern, the caring, the regard and the effort you put into ending the suffering of sentient beings with no idea of return for yourself. ~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

10/3/2023 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Self-detecting

With Mercury in good aspect to Pluto you can really drill down on your habits and patterns to find out what holds you back – or trips you up. You can become a detective for yourself! Other people have good advice today and there a harmony between the Sun and Moon today that can give you an holistic sense of purpose. You can feel pressured emotionally but it’s a passing feeling of constriction. Patience is the solution, with yourself and others.

Everything in me is naturally free / all that’s required is I let it be.~Born I

10/2/2023 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Busy busy

It’s a bit of a pillar-to-post day with lots of room for for misunderstandings and yet, you could also experience epiphanies! You have more access to hidden and unseen worlds today – in other words, different realities. At the same time there is volatility in your own emotions, and challenges in relationships. However, you have the resources to navigate these challenges with an inner strength that may surprise you.

Generate the most vast and sublime of intentions, For each and every being has the cause of awakening— There is not a single sentient being who lacks this potential.~Shakyamuni Buddha

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST USA 9.20pm until 1:03am the next day. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

10/1/2023 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Kite Again

Uranus and Pluto are again involved in a “kite pattern”. This time Mercury and Neptune are the opposing planets, the long stick of the kite. There is a challenge in terms of confusion and lack of clarity. But there is much spiritual potential. We can be very sensitive and compassionate. Communicate from this motivation and things will go well. The Moon is exalted in Taurus for a few days, which stabilizes our emotions.

The only thing that is meaningful is to make this life a vehicle by which you can come to benefit beings. ~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

9/30/2023 Saturday by Jampal

Theme: Intelligence

Today especially, the Sun unites with the astroid Pallas Athena giving us some special qualities. Intelligence, strength of character and courage are enhanced. This also favors creative endeavors. This continues to be a time of heightened mental stimulation, and the need for excitement in relationships. We need to watch our temper during the early to mid day time period as the Moon opposes Mars.

The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination. ~Albert Einstein

Today the Moon is void of course from 5:51 pm until 9:19 pm EDT. Do not make any major decisions during this time period.

9/29/2023 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Mental Stimulation

Mercury is almost up to full speed ahead, and it trines with Uranus for a few days. We are stimulated mentally, and have enhanced intuition, but not so much patience and diligence. It is a good time to break your routine, and science, technology and travel are favored. Venus squares Uranus at the same time indicating restlessness to the point where some will pick a fight in relationships. Best to be aware of the need for excitement, and not take this too seriously.

I prefer a world with many beliefs and religions. It stimulates my faith to keep growing day by day. ~Toba Beta

9/28/2023 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Boundlessness

With the Moon conjunct Neptune opposite Mercury – communications are vague and imprecise – in fact the less said the better. Rather, spend your time in spiritual reflection and practice. When the Moon finally moves into Aries pathways are clearer. With other transformative planets in good aspect to the Moon you could be forgiven for thinking that everything feels big and wide, even overwhelming, and – yet rewarding.

Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.~Ruth Bader Ginsberg

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 4.58pm until 8:17am. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

9/27/2023 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Put your thinking cap on

With the Moon opposite Mercury today you fill find people proffering ideas and suggestions. Will you take them up? Mars and Venus are in good aspect smoothing relationship pathways. Wisdom can spring from within you today if you have time to listen. Motivation is a little harder to find. Reflecting on the wish to be of benefit to others can light a fire.

Be audacious yet flexible.~E.Green, J Watson, F Collins