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9/18/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Action stations!

The Moon moves into Aries today bringing a forthright, direct, ‘let’s do it’ energy into play. In combination with the Sun in Virgo it’s about getting things done. Continue to take advantage of Mercury in Virgo and it’s capacity to deal with the fine print and communicate details. You will have more helping hands today in your endeavors. You also benefit from some retreat time for contemplation and clarification purposes. Venus in Libra continues to provide a silver lining in relationship to others.

HH Dudjom Rinpoche says action is being truly observant of your own thoughts, good or bad, looking into the true nature of whatever thoughts may arise, neither tracing the past nor inviting the future, neither allowing any clinging to experiences of joy, nor being overcome by sad situations.

9/17/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Finding the balance

Today, the Moon in Pisces is sandwiched between Saturn and Neptune, two of the most opposite of planets energetically speaking. Saturn rules the material plane: structure, foundations and cause and effect while Neptune rules the unconscious, suffering and compassion, both fear and the capacity for transcendence. Today you seek to find a balance between these qualities which manifests ordinarily as needing to be practical yet open-hearted, not give into negative emotions and yet seeing that nothing is ordinary, ultimately we’re all interconnected.

Love is the seed of this abundant harvest of buddhahood. It is like the water which causes growth and expansion, And it ripens into the state of lasting enjoyment, Therefore at the outset I shall praise compassion! ~Chandrakirti

9/16/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Temporary constraints

With the Moon conjunct Saturn today you may feel emotionally frustrated but keep your own counsel. This aspect also gives you the focus, tolerance and tenacity to overcome challenges. Past relationships prove helpful. You are more sensitive at this time with the Moon in the water/feeling sign of Pisces. The Sun and Mercury in Virgo give you discriminating awareness and the ability to sort the wheat from the chaff.

We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.~Joseph Cambpell

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 1.04am until 5:39am. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

9/15/2024 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Social Ease

With Venus, The Moon and Jupiter making an air grand trine for much of the day, there is a nice flow of social energy. At the same time this is a day we can be prone to overindulging. The Sun, our sense of purpose is still tied into Jupiter with a square angle which is mostly helpful, if we don’t take on to much. At least 3 planets stay retrograde until next February. This continues to be a time of subtle inner change.

Socializing reminds us that we are not alone in our experiences and challenges. ~Unknown

9/14/2024 Saturday by Jampal

Theme: Cool but Intense

Especially in the first half of the day, we are prone to intense emotional experiences. But as the Moon enters Aquarius in the morning we are cooler and more detached at the same time. Mercury is sextile with Mars for one more day, which gives us an assertive quality to our communication and thought. The Sun and Jupiter are at a right angle. Do it now, but be careful not to overdo it!

Stay cool, stay humble, stay beautiful, and just do the work. ~Merry Clayton

The Moon is void of course today from 3:36 am until 3:55 am EDT. Do not make any major decisions during this time period.

9/12/2024 Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Practical matters

With the Moon in Capricorn for the next couple of days you can attend to practical matters, including the practical foundations in your own life. It’s also a time to priortize your goals. The Moon is conjunct Ceres today providing an expansive, generous energy, counterbalancing the more circumspect reserved Capricorn approach to life. Keep checking in with yourself about what you can and can’t achieve at this time.

I wake up from my nightmares and think: “Oh, I am safe.” But I carry a heavy load because I am not free until those people are free.~Darya Safai

9/11/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Steady accomplishment

As the Sun pulls away from its opposition to Saturn the brakes are pressed more gently. It’s been a time when progress is made. Now the next stage is dealing with the Sun square Jupiter which brings both optimism and a tendency for over-reach. Relationships are at the forefront right now, to the extent that they bear investigation. It’s a good time to clean out the cupboard of its shadows and projections onto others.

Everything we do impinges on all beings.~Joanna Macy

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 8.21pm until 10:38pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

9/10/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Easing of restrictions

As the Sun pulls away from it’s opposition to Saturn external impediments to activities start to ease. Having said that the Moon forms a T-Square to this opposition so perhaps today is not the day to kick the traces. In other words, there is some unsettlement before settlement. Healing and health remain themes while the Sun remains in Virgo. Venus in Libra continues to offer a counterpoint to challenges elsewhere, proving a silver lining in even the most difficult of situations.

I depart from life as from an inn, and not as from my home.~Cicero

Astrology for9/9/2024Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Critical thinking

Mercury, the planet of thinking and communication, has moved into Virgo bringing into focus the finer points of communication. Did you double check what you wrote? What is the detail you need to communicate? It’s a helpful placement for analyzing contracts. The challenge with Mercury in Virgo is that sometimes you see the weeds but not the bigger context. Thankfully the Moon has moved into Sagittarius today providing a buoyant optimism, along with a big picture view of the universe.

Appreciating your world comes from being present in the world with a sense of wonder.~ Dzigar Kontrul Rinpoche

9/8/2024 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Maladjustment

There is a Yod today with the apex planet as Pluto. There is much energy under the surface, and it is hard to reckon with in the outer world. Be patient and observe carefully before acting on any hunches now. Fortunately the Moon and sun are harmonizing at a 60 degree angle for much of the day, which brings us some inner peace.

Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted. ~Martin Luther King Jr.