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2/11/2023 Saturday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Innovative Thinking

Today Mercury enters Aquarius for 3 weeks, where it is considered “exalted”. We can think outside the box, and focus on humanitarian issues. Mercury is still conjunct Pluto, which also helps us to get to the bottom of any issues that have been a problem. The Moon enters its detriment sign, Scorpio, just after mid day. Turn towards prayer, meditation and compassionate action to balance any heavy emotional issues that come up in the next few days.

The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. ~ Socrates

The Moon is void of course today from 11:42 am until 1:36 pm EST. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

2/9/2023 Thursday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Working with your limitations

As the Sun approaches Saturn you feel the walls closing in and demands to adhere to plans and existing structure. So if you’re an unstructured kind of person you will definitely find this challenging. However, everyone can benefit from working with what you have in this moment. Teachings from your elders have particularly resonance at this time. The Moon moves into Libra today bringing the balm of diplomacy to interactions.

We count on the international community to help the thousands of families hit by this disaster, many of whom were already in dire need of humanitarian aid in areas where access is a challenge.~Antonio Gutteres

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST USA 1.40am until 3:45am . Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

2/8/2023 Wednesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Energizing Connections

With Mars sextile Uranus you can expect interesting, energizing social connections with others that shift you out of your routines and habits. Today the Moon is opposite Neptune bringing a veil between you and the outer world – making it harder to see what’s going on. However, if you focus on inner spiritual activity today you will be rewarded with insights and feeling more connected. Mercury moves ever closer to Pluto giving you a sharpness of mind, but also bringing unconscious baggage in your communications.

You’re afraid of change. I don’t know the future. I didn’t come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it’s going to being.~ Neo, The Matrix

2/7/2023 Tuesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Discriminating Awareness

The Moon has moved into Virgo bringing a focus on details and sometimes exacting standards. The flip side of being a detail zealot is discriminating awareness and what to really focus on. In other words move up an octave and focus what’s most important and beneficial rather than most irritating. With the Moon also square Mars today the irritability factor is significantly increased bringing a great opportunity to watch your mind but not necessarily act or react outwardly.

The tough heart still trembles with fear of being harmed, whereas the brave heart can pardon aggressive acts and move on. If you can do this, decency is aroused in other people and they lay down their arms.~Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

2/6/2023 Monday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Incisiveness

With Mercury hot on the tail of Pluto expect some in-depth conversations and decisions over the next few days. You can uncover truths you didn’t see before. The Moon is opposite Saturn bringing a feeling of limited options. But if you work at seemingly intransigent issues you can see a way forward, particularly if you’re prepared to be innovative. Find time to feel uplifted by activities that put you in touch with your heart.

When remaining in Awareness itself Every thought-movement, No matter what kind, – is like Drawing in Air.~Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST USA 9.15am and 4:14pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

 

2/5/2023 Sunday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Insight or Incite

The full Moon happens just after mid day and has a powerful twist. Uranus is at the apex of the “T-square” indicating a tendency to make our own rules. Will we be beneficial or will we cause problems? The key is to continue with yesterday’s advice and empathize with others. Step back and pray or meditate to cope with the extra tension that rises to the surface today.

The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

2/04/2023 Saturday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Speak Softly and Carry a Big Heart

For several days Mercury is sextile to Neptune. Besides enhancing our imagination, we are more in tune with others than usual. This is an excellent time for mystical study, prayer, meditation and compassionate action. In the mid morning the Moon enters Leo. This supports our creativity and we will benefit from some play time. Speak softly in close relationships to mitigate the challenge between Venus and Mars.

If we studied Bodhicitta, or the mind of compassion, every single day for the rest of our lives, we wouldn’t even scratch its surface because it is so profound. ~ Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

The Moon is void of course today from 1:20 am until 3:50 am EST. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

2/3/2023 Friday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: A Square Meal

Some of what we have to eat today is the peak of the square between the Sun and Uranus. Sudden difficulties or even accidents are likely. Yet Neptune is in a positive place with our emotions and our thinking and communicating. This favors prayer, meditation and compassionate action. Maybe we will receive this energy when we need it. No planets are retrograde until late April. This is a time for outward progress. Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. ~ Jim Rohn

02/01/2023 Wednesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Break out

With the Sun closing in on the square with Uranus it’s an opportunity to break out beyond the strictures and constraints that give you security. You can take more risks with expressing yourself and doing things differently. Feelings of instability become a channel for change also in regard to your sense of purpose. Your physical energy fluctuates at this time. Continue to take opportunities to be generous.

Who are you?’ said the Caterpillar. This was not an encouraging opening for a conversation. Alice replied, rather shyly, ‘I — I hardly know, sir, just at present — at least I know who I was when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then.’~Alice in Wonderland

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST USA 6.58am until 3:11pm the next day. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

1/31/2023 Tuesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Squaring off

With the Sun approaching an exact square with Uranus there is an inner tension that is building in intensity. Finding ways of releasing internal pressure is beneficial. You may have sudden insights at this time and find new innovative ways of dealing with situations. There are challenges in relationships, particularly with people who are very different to you. You continue to have more energy and strength. Ideas can offer new ways to heal.

You have the power of observing. This is your power.~Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche