Tibetan Buddhist Altar

3/3/2023 Friday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Curiosity and Imagination

For several days the Sun sextiles Uranus which brings new discoveries to our daily encounters. This is a time for free thinking and making changes to our environment. For 2 and 1/2 weeks Mercury is now in Pisces, which also stimulates our imagination and ability to be compassionate. The pitfall is in thinking and communicating what you want to be true, being caught up in fantasy. Finally, the Moon enters Leo in the middle of the day so take some time for play or creativity if possible.

Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution. ~ Albert Einstein

The Moon is void of course today from 9:24 am until 10:17 am EST. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

3/2/23 Thursday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Pillars and Posts

With Mercury conjunct Saturn and Venus conjunct Jupiter there is contrast between the rough and the smoothe – or constraint and restrictions on speech contrasting with a sense of expansion and peace. The Moon in Cancer is a creative space for reflection and imagination. What is home is the question. Is it with friends, family or something else entirely – or all three? The Sun in Pisces continually prompts us to be of service to something greater than ourselves.

When the realization of interdependence dawns in your mind, Your loving-kindness and compassion become impartial, And you come to perceive all phenomena as pure~Namkha Longyang Gyü

3/1/2023 Wednesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Promise

With Venus and Jupiter almost exactly conjunct, and shining even brighter when paired together in the heavens, you can feel more optimistic about humanity and the world today in spite of all the challenges and suffering. To seek beneficial change for yourself and all beings requires setting an intention to be of benefit. Venus and Jupiter embody beneficial change shining a light in even the darkest of places. The Sun and Moon are both in water signs encouraging us to connect with our hearts rather than our head.

You can say that space is totally empty but what space is really like leaves words behind.~Tilopa

2/28/2023 Tuesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Blessings in unexpected places

There’s an interesting conjunction between Venus and Jupiter, and the asteroids Vesta and Chiron right now. Jupiter and Venus alone are the two planets most likely to bring forward merit and therefore some good fortune. With both planets in Aries, there is a direct experience of both receiving benefit and learning how to deliver benefit to others. The nearby asteroids add a nuanced energy that delivers both healing from a past event, and a certain degree of self-reliance that can set you free.

I don’t think people can start too early to understand that we’re all very interconnected and our suffering is shared by so many others.~Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

The Moon is void of course between 8.07pm and 9.40pm today so take a rain check during this time. Don’t sign contracts or start anything new.

2/27/2023 Monday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Energy to spare

With the Moon conjunct Mars today you have more energy today – and enthusiasm – but avoid pushing your way through people or situations. You are more prone to be reactive while this transit occurs. Today, a strong past memory surfaces that can provide a point of healing for you. With the Sun in Pisces and the Moon in Gemini you can go with the flow more in dealing with challenges. In other words you can move around situations rather than facing situations head on.

We need many tools in our meditation toolbox to skilfully manoeuvre the sometimes treacherous waters of life.~Erik Jensen

2/26/2023 Sunday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Shallow but Deep

The Moon enters chatty, sometimes superficial Gemini in the middle of the day. Yet it is trining Pluto at this time which indicates a desire for depth. The next few days is generally a time to be lighthearted and even pull pranks, but especially in the middle of the day, our emotions are more intense than usual. We should deal with our feelings, but avoid obsessiveness. The part of fortune indicates a sudden, beneficial change in our lives in the mid morning.

Shove me in the shallow waters before I get too deep. ~ Edie Brickell

The Moon is void of course from 9:44 am until 10:49 am EST. Do not make any big decisions at this time.

2/25/2023 Saturday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Impulsive

Peaking at mid morning, the Moon unites with Uranus. This gives us impetus to act rashly and for our moods to change rapidly. Can we step back and not do anything that we will regret later? This is not the time to work on any project that requires patience. But in the evening our emotions will stabilize. All the planets, the Sun and Moon are within about 150 degrees of the 360 degrees possible. The focal point of this energy concentration is Venus in Aries and Neptune in Pisces. Practice love and compassion courageously now.

Hate is easy… Love takes courage. ~ Unknown

2/24/2023 Friday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Nurturing

The astroid Ceres is in a powerful position, exactly opposite Venus, and at the apex of a yod with the Sun and the Moon. There is some stress between romance and nurturing for the next 3 days. Do we have enough compassion? The harmony especially in the middle of the day between the Sun and Moon means that we have inner peace. We are able to balance the needs of ourselves and others, and accomplish our goals with less stress than usual.

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. ~ H H the Dalai Lama

The Moon is void of course today from 2:23 am until 3:30 am EST. Do not make any major decisions during this time period.

2/23/2024 Thursday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: The arc of the Moon

The new Moon gives you more energy and optimism and enables you to re-commit to your goals and set intentions. The Moon, now in its waxing crescent phase, enables you to work on the necessary steps to realize your goals. Today the Moon is close to the asteroid Juno highlighting close partnerships and intimate relationships. Wherever Juno is placed the challenge is to rejoice in the good fortune of those closest to you and cherish them without clinging.

Without trying to create or to stop anything, -just let go and relax. That is meditation. There is no clearer explanation.~Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche

2/22/2023 Wednesday by Wangmo and Jampal

Theme: Being Direct

With the Moon, Jupiter and Venus in Aries there is freedom in being direct and transparent. Your communication style is more focused. Aries energy engages the ego more directly than other signs so analyze the level of self-interest involved in any actions you take. You can spend time being more self-contained today and drawing inspiration from nurturing spaces. You are also more connected today to a spirit of generosity and able to give back.

Until you dig a hole, you plant a tree, you water it and make it survive, you haven’t done a thing. You are just talking.~Wangari Maathai