Tibetan Buddhist Altar

8/26/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Reflective action

With a T-square between Venus, Mars and Neptune there is space to see your own true nature, or get lost in space! It’s a fine balance between action and non-action today. Your energy levels are more prone to fluctuation and relationships remain more unpredictable than usual. Your light and dark sides are also more evident. With the Moon in Gemini you are more flexible in your emotional responses, which is a good thing as it’s a changing kind of day.

In the beginning, nothing comes; In the middle, nothing stays; At the end, nothing goes. Of the mind there is no arising and extinction! Thus, one remains in the Equality of the past, present, and future.~Milarepa

Theme:  Revolution of Love

There is a grand trine that is now joined by the Moon in Taurus conjunct Uranus, which is one of the celestial bodies involved, Venus and Pluto being the other two.
Venus and Moon both being representative of feminine expression are working with Pluto and Uranus to bring profound and rapid transformation as we explore on a universal level, visions for this planet’s future. Some exciting plans may be revealed over the next couple of weeks that could bring unity, compassion and yes…. joy to many!

“ One of the greatest, most precious jewels that you will hopefully attain in traveling the Buddhist path, or any spiritual path, is to have your mind softened and deepened.”
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

The Moon is Void of Course today from 9:40 pm until 11:04 pm EDT. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

Theme:  The Dawning of a New Era

The Moon moves into Taurus today bringing emotional stability and reflection on our values. With Pluto still in Aquarius before it returns for one last time into Capricorn on September 2nd, we are hearing 2 very Aquarian words. Freedom and future.
These herald the moving of Pluto into Aquarius on November 20th until 2043, bringing deep change to America . Simultaneously this completes on 11/20 the  Pluto return in the USA natal chart .
The American Revolution was explicitly about the fight for freedom and democracy against the tyranny of England’s monarchy and brought forth the ideals of the constitution to birth the future nation.

“ We the People of the USA in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility…… do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.”

Theme:  A Softer Approach

The Moon is at late Aries close to Chiron which may activate old emotional wounds. An Aries moon can be volatile at times but with the Sun moving into Virgo it can soften the energy bringing the ability to analyze one’s feelings and putting service before self. Moon trine Mercury equalizes emotions and intellect so there is an ease in communications with others by listening and sharing.

“ If we cannot feel the rivers, the mountains, the air, the animals and other people from within their own perspective, the rivers will die and we will lose our chance for peace.”
Thich Nhat Hanh

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Rendering assistance

With the Moon conjunct the North Node today some beneficial re-setting and re-alignment regarding daily life takes place: you can also ask for help with good results. The Moon in Aries gives you more courage to deal directly with matters at hand. The Sun has entered Virgo so you can also attend fruitfully to the small but important details of life in the next month, along with personal health. It’s also a good time for functional communication.

However many pleasures I enjoy, my desire is never sated. However much I learn, it’s just words without meaning. However much I fritter away my time, I never run out of distractions. Enough! I’ve had it! I’ll cut out all this mental chatter, all these plans and hopes and fears!~Patrul Rinpoche

8/21/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Honing your communication skills

Mercury retrograde is always a good time to improve your communication skills as, during this time, you often have to repeat what you said, or what you thought you said! However, Mercury is in good aspect to Mars and Jupiter, which means that focused communication with right, beneficial motivation produces good results. With Venus in square with Mars you continue to be challenged in your relationships.

The real buddha sits within.~Zhaozhou

8/20/2025 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Communication challenges

With Mercury Retrograde forming a square to Uranus there are unexpected interruptions and sudden changes in communications. Cultivate patience and flexibility for even with the best will in the world, communications can go awry. The Moon conjuncts Saturn today placing hard-to-budge challenges in respect of your daily routine and health. Lilith is conjunct Venus bringing the shadow in relationships to light.

Always scrutinize your own shortcomings. Ignore the faults of others. Keep this attitude: “Whether they are pure or whether they are defiled, it is none of my business!“~Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

8/19/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Possibilities

With the Full Moon opposite the Sun forming a T-square to Uranus, and the additions of Venus opposite Saturn square Jupiter expect major events and shifts today. With the involvement of Venus and Jupiter in these aspects the negative outcomes have the potential to lead to large transformations. The quiet influence of the asteroid Pallas Athena softens the T-Square, forming a Grand-Cross with the Sun, Moon and Uranus. Pallas Athena is the Warrior Queen and Goddess of wisdom and justice. In her good aspect she embodies courage and in her negative aspect, fear. She is also protectress of the State and a wise strategist.

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 2.26pm until 6:52pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

Theme:   New Ideas

Today Sun and Mercury are exactly conjunct. Ideas and discussions will be vital and lively. Speaking from personal experience you may initiate conversations that are stimulating and creative.
Uranus is still square both planets, increasing thinking outside the box and increasing the pace. The energy is so dynamic that there is a danger of accidents if you try and suppress change. Uranus is really working hard to get our attention to change, to wake up. Structures that we believe are solid are crumbling, like houses, government, borders.
It is up to us how open or resistant we wish to be.

“. All great changes are preceded by chaos.”
Rebekah Lowin

Theme:  Mystery

A Finger of Fate ( or Yod) forms today with the base being Pluto sextile Neptune, signifying deep inner spiritual transformation. The Moon conjuncts Pluto intensifying emotional experiences.
At the apex is Mercury Sun conjunct denoting self expression.
The Yod is considered to activate a fork in the road, but the road you take is not deliberately decided. Rather an abrupt fated movement. Although seemingly unchosen, circumstances have been brewing for sometime that can bring awareness in hindsight. The initial experience may feel ungrounded.

“ Looking deeper, we could say that the cause of suffering is not being able to tolerate uncertainty and think that it’s perfectly sane to deny the fundamental groundlessness of being human.”
Pema Chodron