Tibetan Buddhist Altar

9/25/2022 Sunday by Miranda & Wangmo 

Theme: Love the One you’re With

There is a New Moon today in Libra. A time of renewal, starting new projects and generally new beginnings. Libra of course places the focus on relationships, and Venus and Mercury are also conjoined the Moon, increasing communication of love and feelings. This may well be with someone you’re intimately involved with or meeting for the first time. It can also be focused personally, investigating and exploring the depths of your emotions internally. Either way it should be a very pleasant but intense day.

There are 3 sorts of feelings– pleasant, unpleasant and neutral. We can use breathing to be in contact with our feelings and accept them.
~Thich Nhat Hanh

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST 8.49am and 12.43pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

9/24/2022 Saturday by Miranda & Wangmo 

Theme: Life of Service or Self-serving

The focus is on relationships today with Sun in Libra opposing Jupiter in Aries and the need to find balance in optimism versus overindulgence, self confidence versus arrogance. Venus and Moon both oppose Neptune, which can bring in romantic feelings and unrealistic ideals. There’s the potential to feel disappointed or betrayed due to confusion and misunderstandings. If we can overcome our desire for service to self and transform it through service to others we can transcend the challenges of this transit.

Life’s most persistent question is: what are you doing for others?
~Martin Luther King Jr

9/23/2022 Friday by Miranda & Wangmo 

Theme: Contemplating the Details

Mercury retrograde has just slipped back into Virgo for a visit joining Venus and the Moon. Mercury retrograde is introspective and with Virgo’s help is analytical. How are you fulfilling your desire for service to others? Are you staying true to your heart’s calling? With the Sun just moved into Libra, relationships to the world and others will gradually take center stage, but for now there is still work to be done on revisiting last month’s plans and tweaking what needs to be changed.

A goal without a plan is just a wish.
~Antoine de Saint-Exupery

9/22/2022 Thursday by Wangmo & Miranda

Theme: Changing seasons and the changing Sun

It is the equinox where day and night are in equal parts. There is a moment of stillness before the turning of the seasons truly begins. So rest in that moment. It’s a time of integration and renewal. The Sun moves into Libra today bringing a focus on all kinds of relationships, the desire for harmony, peacemaking and perceiving beauty in every day life. Keep focusing on the areas of your life that need inner realignment rather than getting frustrated with outward events.

Rest in natural great peace this exhausted mind, Beaten helplessly by karma and neurotic thoughts
Like the relentless fury of the pounding waves In the infinite ocean of samsara. Rest in natural great peace.~Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche

9/21/2022 Wednesday by Wangmo & Miranda

Theme: Energy flow

With the Moon sextile Mars in Leo you have bounce in your step today. Let your heart lead the way today. Find time to play and enjoy the day. Listen to music. With the Sun conjunct Mercury you can expect some news; ideas flow and planning and decisions can be made. Mercury continues to be retrograde until October 2nd. It’s a good time to be mindful in communications.

For it feels as though the cello knows how to find the edges of our being, its music pushing into the resilient depths of what we are made of.~Kendra Ward

9/20/2022 Tuesday by Wangmo & Miranda

Theme: Activity

Even though today the Moon is Void of Course for most of the day that doesn’t mean you’re standing still. it’s a different kind of activity day – explore, investigate, reflect. The agent provocateur comes in many guises. It looks like it’s outside you but it’s within, which means you have an opportunity to practice patience when something or someone tests you. The Moon moves into Leo encouraging mutual respect.

When my mind is averse to the interests of others and seeks my own self-interest, or when it wishes to speak out of a desire for an audience, then I will remain still like a piece of wood.~Shantideva

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 11.57am and 4:38pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

9/19/2022 Monday by Wangmo & Miranda

Theme: Mind and Body

As the Sun approaches Mercury in Virgo your attention is drawn to the web of life which connects us all, from the smallest amoeba to the great blue whale. Virgo is superb at detail but this very attention to detail can make it hard to see and celebrate the bigger picture. If getting down into the weeds is a Virgo signature then that attention to detail can also be transformed into a recognition of the healing property of the earth including the nourishing qualities of natural foods. Today unexpected visitors lighten your day.

Our great mother does not take sides, Jake; she protects the balance of life.~Neytiri, Avatar

9/18/2022 Sunday by Miranda & Wangmo 

Theme: World Peace through Internal Transformation

The Moon moves into Cancer today bringing emotional sensitivity with nurturing, protective qualities. A sense of optimism prevails and colors communication, allowing constructive planning sessions and discussions. Remaining open to others views can cut through self righteousness or preaching. Transformative energies can assist to make individual changes easily.

Peace comes from within, do not seek it without.
~Buddha

9/17/2022 Saturday by Miranda & Wangmo 

Theme: Still Moon on the Lake

With Saturn transiting the Moon it’s easier keeping one’s emotions under control. Patience is a key word for Saturn’s influence, building strength. It is easy to reflect on one’s emotions but no need to express them to others. We often feel the need to “talk things out,” but often deeper transformation comes through inner reflection and reserve. A beneficial day for meditation and solitary pursuits.

Whatever path you follow, if it bypasses your mind, there is no way to reach the city of liberation. You must go through the mind.
~Alan Wallace

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST 5.52pm and 3.59am (18th). Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

9/16/2022 Friday by Miranda & Wangmo 

Theme: Communication, communication, communication!

Moon conjunct Mars in Gemini can bring a brief period of irritability and you may find difficult to maintain your equilibrium. Add to that confusion and uncertainty from a Neptunian transit it may be best to put off discussions if you feel you can’t express yourself clearly. If you can control yourself verbally you may actually take the initiative, and if you’re in touch with your feelings you can offer effective help to others.

Understanding comes through communication, and through communication we find the way to peace.
~Ralph Smedley