Tibetan Buddhist Altar

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

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.