Tibetan Buddhist Altar

9/6/2023 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Stay focused and relax

The Moon is in good aspect to Venus today bringing a calmness to the latter part of the day. You have more energy and insights today – and can make connections between ideas more easily. There is however, a tension in finding a balance between your daily routine, and the need for stability, and your long range goals to achieve your purpose. There is a preponderance of planets in earth and water signs which enables real practical outcomes to projects that have altruistic goals.

Expand your mindfulness and remain pervasive like the earth.~Dakpo Tashi Namgyal

9/5/2023 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Movement

The Moon moves into Gemini and trines Gemini’s ruling sign of Mercury, bringing fresh ideas and impetus to projects. If you are able to link into the aspects the Moon makes with the outer planets – Uranus, Neptune and Pluto – you can also harness larger resources for purposes that seek to improve the well being of the collective. It’s no easy mission with Saturn square the Moon, but the rewards are great if you can stay the course.

In the company of others, guard your speech; Whenever you are alone, guard your mind.~Asvaghosa

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 12.46 pm until 4:07pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

9/4/2023 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Grounding

A preponderance of planets in earth signs signifies it’s a time for actions – not procrastinating. The earth element helps ground us if we’re prepared to move forward otherwise it can feel like being stuck in the mud. There are opportunities to see the bigger picture today and have more emotional insights. Jupiter goes retrograde today until December, signaling that it’s good to take time to think and analyze your plans concerning finances, education, humanitarian efforts and travel. Jupiter retrograde still continues to benefit us – but invites us to slow down down and consider before moving ahead. It will save time later.

Seek the treasure you value most dearly: if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain. Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei.~Maori proverb

9/3/2023 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Slowdown and Savor

The Moon enters Taurus midday today. We should slow down and enjoy moments for the next few days. This is a time of emotional stability, and down to earth comforts. Venus, our relational energy, continues to retrograde in Leo. We should be generous and supportive, as we would like to be treated that way now ourselves. Continue to take advantage of the ability to think and communicate broadly.

The moment is not found by seeking it, but by ceasing to escape from it. ~James Pierce

The Moon is void of course today from 7:58 am until 11:01 am EDT. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

9/2/2023 Saturday by Jampal

Theme: Optimism

For several more days, we should take advantage of Mercury trine Jupiter, although the challenges of Mercury retrograde continue. Our thinking is broadminded, clear and optimistic. Business activity is favored, along with the study of religion, philosophy and law. Discipline is needed to take full advantage of this energy so do not kick back and relax too much. Take time to plan for the future but don’t start acting on the plans until the last two weeks of September.

What is enthusiasm? It is finding joy in what is wholesome. ~Shantideva

8/31/2023 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Hauling it away

With Pluto the lead planet in Capricorn square the moons nodes plus Saturn in Pisces past negative actions materialize in your present life in significant ways: you can help antidote the ultimate causes through finding compassion in your heart for those in similar circumstances, not losing heart, and stabilizing your mind through meditation and other supports. Today there are lots of opportunities for replenishing yourself after the whirlwind activity of the full moon. Now it’s time to take stock and complete the tasks at hand.

Self-nature is like a puffball. You should pray to see it for what it is: poof! Just like that. You should pray with all your heart to realize the primordial, natural pure view – the Nature which is free of all concepts, all mind-chatter. That Nature miraculously survives beneath all the garbage we pile on top of it. ~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

8/30/2023 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Dissolving and revolving

There is a nice harmony with the Sun in Virgo and the Moon in Pisces. They are opposite yet compliment one another. Both placements, if favorable, are geared towards ending suffering through compassionate activity. Today the full moon peaks. It’s the high water mark which means that there is more activity and heightened energy – and sometimes events can reach a critical level before tapering off. With Saturn in the mix there is a feeling of restriction before release. When the time is right the heart opens. A moonlight bath after sunset could do the trick.

The Moon is Void of Course today until 9.56am EDT USA. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

8/29/2023 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Light relief

With the Moon conjunct Venus today there is a period of feeling in harmony and more connected with others. Beauty is easier to see in the world. Which is just as well as the Moon also squares Jupiter and Uranus and you will find out for sure if Loch Ness really does have a dinosaur swimming around in it. Life is big right now so it’s good to pause to integrate and process all the different planetary energies coming down the pipeline. The Moon in Aquarius gives us breathing space.

No one ever said life was fair. Just Eventful.~Carol Burnett

8/28/2023 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Tenacity

With the Moon conjunct Pluto and trine Mars you can draw from deep within, and find fortitude, tenacity and strength. Sometimes at the most difficult times you surprise yourself, and spiritual strength is part of your resilience. Uranus goes retrograde today adding to the significant number of planets retrograde which, together are challenging on many levels, but are also a point of genuflection. The Moon moves into Aquarius today bringing friendship and innovation into the daily equation.

…doing something wrong is not human nature, doing something right is human nature.~12th Kenting Tai Situ

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST USA 7:49am until 10:32am. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.