Tibetan Buddhist Altar

Week beginning Monday 6th July 2026

Theme: Closing phase

The Moon moves into it’s last quarter (waning) phase signifying a time of conscious letting go. This allows us to clear out out emotional detritus that hinders and blocks activity and feelings. It’s a time of reflection and going within. The Moon moves successively through Pisces into Aries (Monday), Taurus on Wednesday, Gemini on Friday and finally Cancer late Sunday ESDT USA. On Monday and Tuesday capitalize on the enthusiasm of the Aries moon to make progress. Taurus to consolidate, Gemini to communicate and finally, to nurture yourself and others (Cancerian Moon Sunday). Elsewhere Mars is pulling away from Uranus reducing instability. Jupiter has moved into Leo where expansion is found in creativity, play and a good sense of pride. However, Jupiter is also lining up in opposition to Pluto creating a potentially explosive quality. Restraint and timing are vital to harness this energy which brings up power struggles within and without.

Below: The wonderful ‘Bog’ at Kunzang Palyul Choling, Maryland teeming with life and at the same time providing a natural filtration system for the nearby koi ponds.

Friday through Sunday and beyond by Wangmo

Theme: Changing pace and space

The full moon energy is building towards Monday when it will reach it’s fullest at 7.57pm ESDT USA a few hours after Mercury turns Retrograde at 1.35pm. So it’s a good time to ensure, as much as possible, that any potential communication necessities are conducted mindfully beforehand, in preparation for this change. There’s a clear window now. On Monday it’s likely that any communication conundrums are magnified. So go slowly and check and re-read everything! This time requires forethought and insight into the dynamics of change. If you feel at risk of blowing your proverbial stack – wait till Tuesday when the lunar energy wanes.

On an ever-changing note from Monday onwards we will be giving the astrological forecast for the week ahead instead of daily. You will enjoy the change as there is nothing like change!

The main thing is our Bodhicitta. Our motivation to do good. If we’re always on that side, alwats without any deviation, all will go well.~ HE Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Be prepared

Be prepared for anything right now and sudden shifts and movement. In other words expect the unexpected. Venus is trine Saturn so that augurs well for disciplined actions and thoughtful solutions within the limitations you find yourself in. Mercury goes retrograde in four days (29th at 1.35pm) so get ahead of the game and ideally sign off on contracts by 1pm tomorrow or second best, after 2.41pm before the Moon goes Void of Course. Mercury will turn stationary on the 29th so avoid contract signing on that day also.

All that you touch/You Change./All that you Change/Changes you.~ Octavia Butler

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Alignement

The Sun is trine the north node and sextile the south node strengthening new directions. The Sun in Cancer aids working with the past to disentangle from those connections that are unproductive. The Moon in Libra seeks peace at all costs but sometimes the cost is too high. Look at what is your true motivation and purpose for seeking harmony. Sometimes decisions require carefully weighing. Don’t get ahead of yourself.

If you do not tell the truth about yourself, you cannot tell it about other people.~ Virginia Woolf

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Changing moments

The Solstice has just passed and the Sun has moved into Cancer stirring the pot of the past, for better or for worse. Home is the centerpiece of this sign because it is where we ideally find nurturing, strength and support in order to move out into the world. We need health boundaries and supportive structures to do this work. Mercury is close to Jupiter expanding our ideas and sense of self-purpose. The Moon is opposite Saturn today emphasizing self discipline.

The main thing is our Bodhicitta. Our motivation to do good. If we’re always on that side, always without any deviation, all will go well.~ Her Eminence Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lamo

Tuesday-Thursday 2026

Theme: Catching up!

The new Moon has transitioned from Cancer and home concerns to Leo and the continuing search for a dignified pride that is not self-seeking. Leo energy can access generosity when it is well balanced which is strengthened in relationships too, with Venus also in Leo. Mars in Taurus seeks security in the known, including finances. This placement is good for good for inner chi and physical strength, less so for actual change.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.~ Confucius

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Communicating with your heart

With the Moon conjunct Mercury in Cancer there is more clarity in identifying your needs and others. Your overall communication is clearer. Take time to self-care. Venus is trine Neptune and Saturn. Be kind and gentle with yourself. Find the middle ground to steady yourself. Beauty seeks you out with Venus trine Neptune. You are more likely to find beauty around you: it is the beauty within that is calling.

Whatever you are, be a great one.~ Kermit the Frog

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Dignified responses

Venus has moved into Leo where relationships demand more attention and dignified responses are in order, reflecting the need to attend to one’s dignity when this sign is activated. The has moved into it’s home sign of Cancer and is starting afresh with the new moon cycle signifying beginnings and initiation.

It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.~ Nelson Mandela