Tibetan Buddhist Altar

1/30/2023 Monday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Energy and Air

With Mars trine the Sun you have more energy and incentive to pursue your goals. It’s a good time to problem solve. The Sun and Moon are in air signs strengthening communication and sharing of ideas. Gemini Moon has more flexibility that the Sun in Aquarius which has more fixed ideas. There is a frisson during the day when the Moon passes over Mars. Watch your mind.

The conceptual mind is like a soap opera. When we are in in the conceptual mind, we are not the master of our mind. If we would be in control of our mind, we would get rid of negative thoughts.~Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

1/29/2023 Sunday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Mystical, Isolated and then Intense

As the Moon moves, especially in the second half of the day, 3 different types of energies are triggered. In the middle of the day we have an opportunity to really tune in to others, and act selflessly. Then in the late afternoon we will feel more alone, and should avoid a negative attitude. In the evening the energy flow is better and we will want to get to the bottom of issues. Just don’t let intensity turn into obsession. We have a habit of not being able to break away from the entrancement of our lives. ~ Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

1/28/2023 Saturday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Independent and Strong

The Sun and Mars are in harmony for a few days. This favors working alone, and any type of physical activity. Are we involved in projects that suit us? This is a time to take stock. Although the Moon is in “stable” Taurus, as mid day approaches tension rises to the surface. Then in the evening we become more emotionally volatile, but we can think clearly and intuitively to get through this phase.

Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals. ~ James Naismith

1/27/2023 Friday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Exciting and Intuitive

For the next week Mercury trines Uranus which has many positive effects. The main benefits are a pleasant restlessness, and increased intuition. We can solve problems in new ways. Can we balance this energy with patience? Venus is now in Pisces for 4 weeks. This will bolster any inclination towards universal love and equanimity. Let’s bring this forward now! The Moon also finds a positive place in Taurus at the end of the day.

There is no life without compassion. ~ Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

The Moon is void of course today from 4:02 pm until 6:44 pm EST. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

1/26/2023 Thursday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: A healing feeling

With the Moon conjunct Chiron today there is opportunity to inspect your vulnerabilities, and any past hurts, and see how these feelings prevent you from accessing your innate confidence. You are more generous with what you have today – whether it’s time, sharing food or showing your nurturing side. The Sun in Aquarius ushers in a month of innovation and change.

The beauty in a work of art is not in the prettiness of what is represented, but emanates from the work as a whole, it is its substrate and it derives from nature.~Ksenia Milicevic

1/25/2023 Wednesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Rejoicing

With the Sun exactly sextile Jupiter today there is more harmony and alignment today, and more capacity to see the good in others. The Moon moves into Aries today bringing a good dose of the fire element into play which means more initiative and forward movement. One to one relationships have more primacy and with Saturn and Mars in beneficial signs the negative impacts of constraint and combativeness are reduced.

Just how water stops a fire from burning down your house, when compassion arises in your mind, it will stop your flames of anger from burning down your inner peace.~Chamtrul Rinpoche

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST USA 11.12am until 1:48am the next day. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

1/24/2023 Tuesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Immersion

With the Moon in Pisces for the next couple of days its a good time to go gently with your heart and feel how you can strengthen your compassion towards others. Being around the element of water is helpful. There is a stronger sense of purpose and flow right now, and insights into your health and healing are part of the equation. Avoid being spun into other peoples stories of how you should act.

Samsara is mind turned outwardly, lost in its projections. Nirvana is mind turned inwardly, recognizing its nature.~Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

1/23/2023 Monday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: It’s an Aquarian Day…

Which means that there is an ease and flow with others – unless you want to challenge fixed ideas – in which case there is no budging! Mars in Gemini is non-confrontational and will try to talk through issues. Venus acts as a balancing planet today between the forces of restraint and emotions.

The way to accomplish happiness in the world is to do meaningful work in one’s own life with a positive motivation that sees all people and all traditions as equal.~17th Gyalwang Karmapa

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST USA 5.19am until 12:36pm the next day. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

1/22/2023 Sunday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Reactiveness

This is a very challenging day to maintain inner peace and equanimity. With the Moon square Uranus, the tendency will be to jump to conclusions, and react against whatever anyone else says to do. On the positive side we can get out of a rut and do something unusual that could be beneficial. Fortunately, the Sun is sextile Jupiter for several days. This means that despite emotional turmoil things will work out in a positive way.

In order to develop spaciousness of the mind, in order to develop some kind of stability, we have to find a way to step back from reaction. ~ Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

1/21/2023 Saturday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: The Aging of Aquarians

Belated (second day of Sun in Aquarius) happy birthday to all Aquarians! We will all feel this friendly but detached energy, especially in the second half of the day with the new Moon, uniting with the Sun. We will continue with a restrained and practical approach to our close relationships. And the Mars-Mercury 150 degree angle indicates some frustration and feistiness in our communication.

The feminine is on the rise, Intuitive express and completely divine. The age of Aquarius has met our souls, We’ve come to dance earth bound to re create this world. ~ Nikki Rowe

The Moon is void of course today from 10:53 am until 1:30 pm EST. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.