Tibetan Buddhist Altar

3/13/2023 Monday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Restoring faith

With the Moon in Sagittarius and Jupiter conjunct Chiron idealism has wings and your faith in the possible can be realized, especially once you let go of old stories of failure. As Mercury, the planet of communication, approaches the Sun there is more connectivity with your sense of purpose and your ability to communicate your wishes. However, you do have to be aware of increased subjectivity at this time. Energy is a bit low with Neptune zapping Mars, encouraging more introspection and rest at this time.

Each of us must learn to work not just for his or her own self, family, or nation, but for the benefit of all humankind. Universal responsibility is the real key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace.~HH The Dalai Lama

3/12/2023 Sunday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: A Breather from Stress

The challenges from yesterday continue: Mars square the Sun and Neptune. So beware of anger and discouragement. But today the Moon is trining first Mercury, then the Sun and then Neptune. So emotionally we are more at peace, particularly in the middle third of the day. Venus and Mars are exactly 60 degrees apart today, which helps balance our assertive and relational energy. The Moon forms a yod with those two planets in the evening bring back some stress.

The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. ~ William James

3/11/2023 Saturday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Energy, Anger, and Discouragement

Mars is at a challenging angle to Neptune and the Sun. On the one hand we have extra vigor. Yet the Neptune-Mars square can zap our energy, if we are ego driven. This is really an excellent opportunity for prayer, meditation and compassionate action, if we can be patient and truly altruistic. The Moon is in Scorpio for two days giving us penetrating insight. Just know when to be gentle and when to lighten up.

Your mind is like this water, my friend; when it becomes agitated, it becomes difficult to see. ~ Master Oogway

3/10/2023 Friday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Organizing the Mystical?

Saturn, the planet of pragmatism and restriction, has entered Pisces, the sign of mystical transcendence. This will be a challenging 2 1/2 years. The best approach is to make practical changes in our prayer, meditation and compassionate actions. The pitfalls are despair, cynicism and cruelty. The Moon is at the apex of a yod with Mercury and Uranus in the middle third of the day. Be patient with ourselves and others as we negotiate our emotional, subconscious side.

I came into the world under the sign of Saturn – the star of the slowest revolution, the planet of detours and delays. ~ Walter Benjamin

The Moon is void of course today from 6:38 pm until 7:07 pm EST. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

3/9/2023 Thursday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Merging

With both the Sun and Neptune in Pisces it’s an opportunity to tune into your heart and identify how you can learn to swim in the emotional waters of Pisces without feeling you are going under. Pisces can be a challenging energy when you avoid your feelings or escape from suffering. Now is the time to spiritually connect with yourself and the world you live in including connecting to nature and other beings.

All that we are arises from our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world.~The Buddha

3/8/2023 Wednesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Step forward or step back?

With the Moon in Libra decisions are a little more challenging because you need more time to weigh up the pros and cons. Into the mix comes Venus in Aries and the Sun in Pisces. Venus in Aries is assertive and direct. Pisces is more retiring and needs more time to respond. Sometimes Pisces energy is hidden even to itself. The good thing about the Moon in Libra is that it does act. It doesn’t sit on the sidelines forever. It’s a helpful adjudicator in navigating the contrasting energy of the other planetary placements for the next few days.

In your practice and in your mind and in your heart, keep yourself innocent and keep yourself alive. If you think that spiritually you know everything, enough to tell others, then believe me, you know nothing.~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

3/7/2023 Tuesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Swimming

With the Sun, Mercury and Neptune in Pisces there is a strong concentration of water element that brings a sense of being immersed in the journey of life. Feelings flow more and there is a sense of being interconnected with others. Through healing the past your faith in others is also being restored. The Moon in Virgo focuses you on details and while the Sun and other planets in Pisces provide you with a more holistic view of events.

… you can get space and put it in little bottles, saying this is individual space, but the fact is that inner space and the outer space are not really separate.~Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

3/6/2023 Monday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Active communication

With the Moon opposite Mercury messages and information are flying in many directions. Short trips are definitely on the agenda. Helpful friends turn up to help. The Sun and Moon compliment each other today bringing more harmony between your head and heart. Flexibility and understanding remains the name of the game.

Only after perfecting his understanding of opposing views would he be qualified to refute them. Such debates encourage individuals to maintain flexibility of perspective and honesty rather than seek victory egotistically. ~R. Malhotra

3/5/2023 Sunday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Stimulating

As the Sun approaches exactly 60 degrees from Uranus our minds are stimulated today. We can learn more than usual from everyday encounters. This is a day to act freely, not to be painstakingly disciplined. There is a nice balance in the 4 elements that the planets are in now. But there is a focus on spiritual surrender, Pisces, and immediate action, Aries. Can we act according to our values today?

If you believe that Enlightenment is the end of suffering, then that is your object of refuge. ~ Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

The Moon is void of course today from 10:20 pm until 10:40 pm EST. Do not make any major decisions during this time period.

3/4/2023 Saturday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Well-Being

Especially in the middle of the day, the Moon is trine Jupiter, which is a very beneficial transit. We are broadminded, tolerant and generous. The restricting effect that Saturn had on our thinking and communication has lifted today as well. Our energy shifts late in the day as the Moon squares Uranus. We will be hastier, and jump to conclusions. We will also crave excitement.

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. ~ Theodore Roosevelt