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Congratulations, your emotions are stable and you are able to wait out a slow-moving situation.  This is a great time to engage in renovation and beautification projects.  Spiff things up!  Material objects are excellent, and encouragement comes from things you can see and touch.  Good shopping! Medical issues are well resolved, and work is motoring [...]

The First Object of Refuge

The First Object of Refuge

The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Essence of Devotion”

Although the Buddha that we remember as Siddhartha, Gautama Buddha, Shakyamuni is not present in his physical body as we understand it right now, we look at the Lama as the embodiment of the qualities, intentions, compassion and [...]

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An important message, letter or communication happens today.  It’s most crucial to speak in a kind, diplomatic manner.  Angry or demanding speech harms your cause and you will be ignored, or worse.  The urge to “tell people off” is strong today, as is the wish to push others who aren’t responding the way you would [...]

Right Speech

Right Speech

An excerpt from a teaching called The Eightfold Path by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Right speech is the first principal of ethical conduct on the Eightfold Path.  And on the Eightfold Path is really based on ethical conduct.  It’s one of the things that I like best about Buddhism.  It isn’t based on a pie-in-the-sky [...]

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If you feel scattered, all over the place, it’s because you are.  Demands come from multiple directions today.  As soon as one thing is finished something else pops up, and it comes from an entirely different place. You work hard and then you need to rest and pull in.  You express yourself energetically, and someone [...]

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You may still be smarting from an obstacle you met yesterday, but fear not it’s gone.  A partner or another force keeps coming up with problems or different solutions that you must take into consideration.  You just want to GO FOR IT but you can’t.  Inventiveness is high and so is creativity.  Remember the ideas [...]

Astrololgy

Dreamland!  You want to stay there.  It’s hard getting out of bed today, and you’re tempted to play sick and stay home.  Or you may have caught a bug.  A relaxed, inward energy is present.  If you must go out, make it quick.  Help those who are suffering.  Medicines are healing and doctors are extra [...]

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A diplomat creates agreement between opposing factors, and mutual friendship is the common ground.  If you’re at loggerheads with someone, explain both sides to a third party who is friendly with both.  It’ll work!  Being heard, understood and respected is the deepest need of each contingency.  Provide these things to everyone you meet today.  Someone [...]

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You will have an absolute ball with friends and groups today, all you have to do is show up.  Cheerful conversations and declarations of affection and love abound.  Put yourself in the middle of this happy time if possible.  Go for a drive, a walk or sit with a chatty friend and you’ll enjoy yourself.  [...]

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A happy upstart runs directly into a rule follower who throws cold water on enthusiasm.  Which part are you playing?  If you’re the rule follower, ask to speak privately with the other person and explain yourself in a sensitive, kind way.  The upstart is in danger and doesn’t know it.  You can help someone who [...]

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An excellent financial decision is made today.  Be conservative in your choices and you won’t go wrong.  This is tricky, since boldness is lurking at the sidelines urging you to behave in an assertive manner.  Hold off.  Caution is most beneficial in your activities.  Remember your over-arching goals and don’t impetuously grab at an attractive [...]

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Take emotional issues seriously today.  Deal with older folks or those who need help.  Why; because it is the right thing to do.  Rely on your ethics to guide your behavior.  If you have a belief system it will be pressed into service.  How often do you actually get the opportunity to say, “I stand [...]

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Travel is excellent today.  Judicial matters are favorable, and philosophy, advertising and all things foreign play out in a good way.  Take a trip, hear or read inspiring ideas!  Win a court case!  Engage in activities that expand your mind and your world view.  Having done these things, continue your innovative endeavors.  A fortunate event [...]

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A unique and unexpected interaction brings happiness all around.  Creativity is paramount.  If you have a new idea that is pleasant, go for it!  The planet of the unusual combines with the planet of love, and something surprising pleases you.  Machines bring happiness.  A car, smart phone or other mechanical device is great.  Inventions are [...]