Tibetan Buddhist Altar

1/14/2023 Saturday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Serene or Irritable?

The spiritual opportunity continues today. Can we take time to pray, meditate or help others? We are looking for excitement in our close relationships, and can be impatient and ready to argue. This fight response is bolstered by Mercury inconjunct Mars for the next two weeks. But we can adjust our mind and use this energy to accomplish more than usual, and get along with others. Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. ~ Buddha

1/13/2023 Friday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Sensitive and Compassionate

This is a peak day for sensitivity to others, with Sun exactly 60 degrees from the Neptune. We can let go of ego concerns more easily than usual and act with greater compassion. Do not miss this opportunity to pray and meditate with depth and ease as well. For the next several days we are looking for excitement in relationships, and can be unusually impatient. Finally Mars is moving forward again after 2 1/2 months retrograde, which will bring more achievements and also more outward conflict again. One of the most important and central thoughts in Buddhist philosophy is the idea of compassion. The Buddha taught that we must cultivate our lives as a vehicle to be of benefit to all sentient beings. ~ Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

01/12/2023 Thursday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Prodded

With a dynamic aspect between the Moon, Venus and the North Node expect someone to cause you to shift gears rapidly; depending on your nature you will respond in different ways to this push. With Mars and Saturn in air signs there is less combativeness and competitiveness and more inclination to work more flexibly and with the group. The Moon is opposite Neptune today, making you more emotionally sensitive to others. Don’t make the mistake of thinking it’s just you, but don’t think it isn’t either. Try to avoid escapism.

I have the nerve to walk my own way, however hard, in my search for reality, rather than climb upon the rattling wagon of wishful illusions.~Zora Neale Hurston

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST USA 6.06pm until 9:56pm the next day. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

01/11/2023 Wednesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Unexpected benefits

With the Moon making a grand trine today with Mercury and Uranus messages bring unexpected news. Generosity is the the key to unlocking happiness. Chiron square Mercury invites you to look at ways you hinder your own communication capacity. Moon square Mercury can also complicate communications today. With the Moon and Sun in earth signs you can focus on improving your routines, walking on the land and making progress in projects.

For those of you that want to attain enlightenment, do not study many teachings. Only study one. What is it? It is the great compassion.~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

1/10/2023 Tuesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Pick your battles

As the Sun heads towards Pluto it’s wise to consider how power influences relationships. The Sun-Pluto conjunction brings unconscious yearnings to the surface. It’s a test to make yourself aware and conscious of your patterns. But once you are aware of these patterns you can transform psychologically and be less at loggerheads with others. With the Moon in Virgo you have more discrimination and discernment.

It has become ever more clear to me that if I had spent my life avoiding any and all potential risks, I would have missed doing most of the things that have comprised of the best years of my life.~Phoebe Snetsinger

1/8/2023 Sunday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: See More Clearly and Play

Mercury is separating once again from the Sun and this gives us more objectivity. The Moon has entered Leo for a few days, enhancing our ability to be playful and creative. The Moon opposes Venus which is mostly a pleasant thing, but watch out for overindulging with food, drink or money. Mars is harmonious with both the Moon and Venus giving us independence and confidence today. We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. ~ George Bernard Shaw

1/7/2023 Saturday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Intense Emotions and Conflicts

From mid morning through late in the day we are in for intense encounters with others. Power struggles are likely with those we are close to. After this Moon opposed to Pluto transit passes we can gain new insights. Despite Mercury retrograde, Uranus is stimulating our mind and we will come up with new solutions to old problems. For several days Venus and Mars are in harmony bringing many benefits associated with uniting female and male energies. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. ~ Solomon

The Moon is void of course today from 5:24 pm until 9:41 pm EST. Do not make any major decisions during this time period.

1/6/2023 Friday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Confusing, Exciting and Distant

Mercury Retrograde is peaking, and Mercury conjunct the Sun for 3 days gives us less objectivity than usual. Be prepared for confusion. Our purpose and thinking is excited by Uranus, so we are pleasantly restless. Venus has moved into Aquarius for 3 1/2 weeks which gives us a friendly approach to relationships, but also a coolness and detachment. The Moon in Cancer indicates that we are oriented towards home and family. Much unhappiness has come into the world because of bewilderment and things left unsaid. ~ Fyodor Dostoevsky

1/5/2023 Thursday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Interesting…

With the Sun exactly trine Uranus today you could be in for some excitement – in a generally good way – if you’re prepared to be flexible. The Moon square Jupiter indicates feeling emotionally overwhelmed – remember you can only do your best. With the Moon in Cancer you are feeling more interior and home-focused. Other planetary aspects reinforce a sense of wanting to be more self-contained.

Nothing is stronger than habit.~Ovid