Tibetan Buddhist Altar

8/7/2023 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Solid ground?

With the Moon in Taurus there is a steadfast grounded energy to the day. The Moon in Taurus is also a peaceable placement. The Sun and Venus in Leo brings a vibrancy in relationships and a focus on one’s purpose. Yet the challenges of of the placement of Pluto and Uranus remain. The prominence of the asteroid Hygeia in aspect to major planets continues to emphasize persistent health concerns in sometimes difficult to resolve areas. However, Jupiter continues to bring blessings, throwing light in the darkest corners. It may not be a stable time right now but it is interesting!

The whole purpose of Dharma is to dismantle the protection system we created or ourselves called “ego”.~Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

8/6/2023 Sunday by Wangmo

Theme: Expansive energy

With Jupiter trine Mars and Jupiter square the Sun you have the best of both worlds! Jupiter revs up your energy banks to accomplish tasks and gives you ninja skills to deal with foes. Jupiter is one of the most generous energies so it can also feel like too much of a good thing – or too much of everything – all at the same time! If you’re feeling overloaded you can draw on Jupiter inspired optimism and fortunate timing enabling tasks that seemingly can’t get accomplished – get accomplished. With Mars in Virgo the tendency is to attack through criticism. Avoid that tendency which says more about being overloaded yourself than anything else.

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 12.13 am until 2:25am. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

8/5/2023 Saturday by Wangmo

Theme: A smoother day

With the Sun trine the moon there is harmony between our purpose and daily routine. With both the Sun and Moon in fire signs there is more enthusiasm and excitement than usual, and likely a ‘leap before you look’ mentality. There is still a lot of purification going on underneath the surface. Now is the ideal time to be propelled towards a new path and process the past barriers that have impeded your progress. In other words, as much as you can, go with the current.

I have shown you the methods that lead to liberation, But you should know that liberation depends upon yourself.~Buddha Shakyamuni

8/4/2023 Friday by Wangmo

Theme: Woo-woo

If yesterday was cathartic today is a little more woo-woo. With the Moon conjunct Neptune you are likely to be more sensitive to others feelings and realms beyond your own – even if you can’t know for sure what it’s all about. You will experience more fatigue today but with the Sun in Leo there are sources of strength to be found elsewhere. There is still lots of activity going on. Keep consistently delving in to what makes you tick so you don’t trip yourself up.

In horror of death, I took to the mountains—Again and again I meditated on the uncertainty of the hour of death, Capturing the fortress of the deathless unending nature of mind, Now all fear of death is over and done.~Milarepa

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 9:21 pm until 11:19 pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

8/3/2023 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Disciplined communications?

With the Moon conjunct Saturn and opposite Mercury today there is a good chance that you will feel pressure to mind your tongue. In other words mindful speech is a central theme today as you will be both constrained in your communications yet impelled by forces outside your immediate control to communicate on the spot. With Jupiter at play you’ll reach for the stars and be inspired today, the catch being that Jupiter also creates over-extension and moments of biting off more than we can chew.

Don’t worry, everything is out of control.~Lao Tzu

8/2/2023 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Communication connundrums

With Saturn opposite Mercury your discipline around communications, spoken and written, will be getting a good test-drive: nothing off the cuff or in passing will cut the mustard. What you need is to move into ‘really think before you speak’ gear. Your emotions are a bit fractious today as you will again be under pressure to be flexible due to suddenly changing circumstances. Find time to see the expansive possibilities even within constraints. The Moon moves into Pisces later in the day allowing you to feel more in tune with what you’re feeling.

Be firmly concentrated yet loosely relaxed: Here is an essential point for the View.~Machik Labdron

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 5.15pm until 11:05pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

8/1/2023 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Heightened Awareness!

With the full moon in Aquarius today emotional energy is magnified but filtered through the cooling air sign of Aquarius. Aquarius is one of the friendliest energies in the zodiac and makes a lot of room for freedom of expression and innovation. You can accomplish a lot today as long as you don’t give into anxiety and over-think things. Be present but not ruminative! With most planets in fixed signs the ‘unbudgeability’ factor is 9 out of 10. If you can’t change a situation you can at least change yourself.

Kathakali dance-drama is like a vast and deep ocean. Some may come to a performance with their hands cupped and only be able to take away what doesn’t slip through their fingers. Others may come with a small vessel, and may be able to drink that : And still others may come with a huge cooking pot and take away much more.~VR Prabhodahnadra Nair

7/31/2023 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Ego snacks

With the Moon conjunct Pluto and square the nodes the ego gets gazumped by greater forces today.It helps to let go preconceptions about how things should be in order to get the benefits of Pluto transformative energy. Pluto likes to crush and grind the ego down so in that way we are forced to let go of what we hold too tightly to. The Moon also trines Uranus and Sextiles Neptune today inviting us to to be flexible, innovative and tune in to your heart. Mars is trine Jupiter giving oomph to the day.

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 10.31am until 11:58pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

7/30/2023 Sunday by Wangmo

Theme: Expansion

The trine between Moon, Jupiter and Mars gives you elbow grease. In other words you are able to accomplish much today through physical effort. The Moon is in Capricorn activates pragmatism and ambition. Your ambition is helped along by the Moon in good aspect to Saturn bringing self-discipline and a sense of well-deserved achievement. The Sun in Leo continues to invite us to lighten up and play, and honor the dignity within our selves and others.

All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts.~Shakespeare

7/29/2023 Saturday by Wangmo

Theme: Remembering to breathe

There is a soothing aspect between the Moon, north node and Venus today, providing an opportunity to glide through your activities without too much friction. With the Sun and Moon both in fire signs there is enthusiasm to spare for activities. Also, healthy expression of the fire element brings much needed optimism in difficult times. Fire doesn’t have the staying power of water or earth but it does kick the can along for sure. You’re not bored!

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST USA 7.51pm until 11:44pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

Boredom comes simply from ignorance and lack of imagination.~Susan Ertz