Tibetan Buddhist Altar

11/30/2025 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Ease and Harmony

Especially in the middle of the day, the Moon is trine the Sun which makes for a pleasant time. Our conscious and subconscious minds are harmonizing and we tend to feel well. The only challenge is can we take action to take advantage of opportunities? It will be tempting to just take it easy. Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune are still retrograde which is more helpful to introspection than moving forward with big plans.

In order to carry out a positive action we must develop a positive vision. ~H H the Dalai Lama

11/29/2025 Saturday by Jampal

Theme: Mercury Direct

The 3 week period of Mercury Retrograde ends at 12:41 pm EST, but it will be a couple of weeks before it is moving at full speed ahead, and our communication and thought have their normal zip to them. We can start a new projected now with less chance of it going contrary to our plans. Jupiter and Saturn continue to work in harmony for 3 more weeks. This favors business expansion, and many material goals. It can even promote spiritual activities if approached in a methodical way.

The beginning is the most important part of the work. ~Plato

The Moon is void of course from 7:06 pm to 8:08 pm EST today. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

11/28/2025 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Excitement in Relationships

For a few days we are likely to have unexpected events in some close relationships. New relationships started now are will be exciting but probably will not last. If we are not flexible in our expectations this could be an upsetting time. Our conscious and unconscious minds are working at cross purposes during the first half of the day. Tension should ease as the day goes on. The Moon is in Pisces which favors prayer, meditation and compassionate action for the next two days.

Lord Guru, teach me to see your face. Rinpoche, teach me to call your name. ~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Re-direction

Mercury will go direct in three days so you have a little more time to deal with mis-communication and misunderstandings if you rush things, or even if you don’t! In the meantime Saturn goes direct today beginning the shift forward for law and order and cause and effect. But first it must pass Neptune: it will conjunct Neptune exactly on February 20, 2026. So there’s a couple of months to go of this challenging conjunction of this odd-couple planetary pair but there is also much to prepare for the ending of this 36 cycle. For the beginning of a new cycle early next year ushers in a generational change in societal and earth-related structures and brings the hidden aspects of the psyche, including spirituality, to a new conscious level.

If you have wisdom, you will be without greed or attachment.~ The Buddha

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Oppositions and Trines

Venus and Mercury are opposite Uranus creates both unpredictability in relationships and mental tension. It’s important to be flexible and welcome change when it spontaneously arises. If you’re too rigid the energy can rebound. The Moon in Aquarius forms a T-square with this opposition which creates emotional challenges. Again, flexibility and inner flexibility is required. Venus forms a grand trine with Jupiter and Saturn softening challenges and creating a beneficial pathway forward.

Questions do not change the truth. But they give it motion.~ Giannina Braschi

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Re-orienting

Mars is square the north-node which is like a personal inner wheel re-alignment, although the process can be testing. The part-of-fortune is close to Saturn off-setting the karma that inevitably ripens wherever this planet is located. Right now, Saturn is sitting in Pisces bringing hidden karma to the surface. The proximity of Neptune to Saturn means access to this hidden part of the psyche comes through spiritual self-examination. Self-delusion is a down-side of this placement that can be addressed through self-honesty.

Don’t disturb my equation.~ Archimedes

The Moon is Void of Course in Capricorn from 7.48pm until Tuesday 5.15am the following day. Avoid reaching for the stars and, closer to home, signing contracts. Focus on daily life and your inner quality of life.

 

11/23/2025 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: More Surprises

With the Sun still opposed to Uranus, we can expect more surprises today. Pluto and Neptune are still making harmonious aspects to the Sun so go deeply into a situation and looking for spiritual solutions. Mercury is conjunct Venus for several days. We appreciate beauty more now, and can discuss our personal feelings with others. We can have a new perspective on life, and financial dealings should be favorable.

Surprises are the joy of life. ~Socrates

11/21/2025 Friday by Jampal

Theme: From Scorpio to Sagittarius

The Sun is moving from Scorpio to Sagittarius, but is still well aspected with Neptune and Pluto. A passionate period is being replaced by an inspired orientation towards religion, philosophy and long distance travel. We are particularly spiritually focused because of a trine with Neptune and a sextile with Pluto. We are idealistic and in tune with others. And we are able to take action and get to the bottom of any nagging problem. Take this opportunity to engage in prayer and meditation as well.

Mother Tara, protect us, now and at the time of our death. Soothe and cleanse our minds of the sickness and fever of worthless distractions. ~Jetsunma Akhon Norbu Lhamo

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Openings

The Moon has moved into Sagittarius creating an open-minded adventurous approach in daily life for the next couple of days. Today the Moon is conjunct Mars so emotions are more easily triggered today but, by the same token, you can also defend yourself more if needed. Mercury, the planet aiding communication and connections remains close to the Sun and a point in the heavens called the Dark Moon. The presence of the Dark Moon can bring difficult, shadow aspects of communication to the surface. Having a wider perspective on cause and effect helps with understanding what is arising.

There are no shadows in the dark. Shadows are the servants of light, the children of fire. The brightest flame casts the darkest shadows.~ George R. R. Martin