Astrology

Magnetic love day!  Attraction is a major theme of the day, and your appearance means everything.  Dress to impress. Ceremonies empower and dignify people and causes.  Would you be impressed if the Queen of England showed up in her bathrobe to give a speech?  No!  You want her in her royal gown, wearing her crown.  Irrespective of your position, represent yourself well.  This has a favorable comeback in the future.  Once you’ve dressed up and made your appearance, the real fun is at home, spending time with those who are most meaningful to you.  Jane Howard said, “Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family.  Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.”

The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

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Boom!  An emotional explosion results in pointed words.  The urge to tell somebody off is strong, and a walk or run will help relieve tension.  If sharp words come your way, smile and keep moving.  Remember Mercury is retrograde.  This means things that seem important will end up coming to nothing, which helps if you think you’ve blown it: you haven’t.  Wind is an issue, as is driving too fast.  Be ready to jump aside if you’re taking a stroll down the road.  Dress your best today, your appearance makes others happy.  The best part of the day is the sense of joy permeating a family that has grown with a shared goal.  You’re all in it together, so include everybody!  Hugh Downs said, “To say my fate is not tied to your fate is like saying ‘Your end of the boat is sinking.'”

The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

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Do your best to tend to those who are angling for your attention.  Someone wants to show off and be applauded.  Watch and clap!  This means more than you realize.  It is possible to correct a misunderstanding today, so pay attention to your intuition.  If you imagine someone needs an explanation or apology from you, dish it up!  Beware of the tendency to think “s/he knows I didn’t mean it.”   Bernie Brillstein said, “Outcomes rarely turn on grand gestures or the art of the deal, but on whether you’ve sent someone a thank-you note.”  A walk or run is really helpful, and it seems more information and communication is required.  Do your job, even though you’d rather not.  A long hoped for situation is coming into being, and the end result will be bigger and better than you thought!  A generous offer appears.  Set everything aside and accept it.

The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

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Today gets off to a confusing beginning, with surprises relating to men or electrical matters.  Machines are balky.   Emotional tantrums are possible, and people oversleep or get lost!  Things smooth out as the day progresses, however, and emotional happiness is the dominant theme.  Enjoy a family gathering and dress up.  Talk is fun, and special messages or speeches come that make everyone happy.  Overeating is a danger.  This is a stellar time to discuss both the past and the future relating to home, family and land.  Tony Blair said, “A simple way to take the measure of a country is to look at how many want in…and how many want out.”  Happy 4th of July!

The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

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Buy a gift for a favorite person and it will be a hit.  This is a good day to shop and to return things you bought a couple of days ago.  Domestic matters fill your time and energy.  Call your mother or someone who is nurturing toward you.  Talk things over, express your feelings.  A man you count on is undependable or unavailable, which is shocking to you.   Surprising events come today, and you realize how much you count on someone for your sense of security.  Emotional dependency clashes with the need to be a free agent.  Let people leave, if that is their wish.  Clingy behavior is unsuccessful and crying is worse.  “Let it go and if it is truly yours, it will return” is more accurate than you know today.  Everyone is acting like a baby!  Food brings happiness, and dressing up is a winner.

The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

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An authority figure or governmental agency helps your cause.  Financial matters can be worked out if you’re willing to be open and flexible.  Feelings, the name of the game these days, should be kept out of all discussions.  You feel that what you’ve done in the past entitles you to special treatment, and sadly it doesn’t.  Your cause succeeds when you accept the rules, and it can fail if you don’t.  Do your best to keep your feelings under control in public situations, and be aware that everyone is experiencing this energy.  People bursting into tears, opening their hearts with emotional appeals is happening now.  Don’t be surprised.  The times call for patience all around.  Everyone needs a mother now.  Carl Jung said, “If we wish to change the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves.”

The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

How to Meditate

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From teachings given by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

What is meditation?

Meditation is the natural state of mind when it is relaxed, stable, and open.  When our mind is calm and settled, there is a spaciousness that allows time between action and reaction.  The trouble is that the mind more frequently runs wild like a monkey. That is what happens when the mind is too agitated, wound up, or out of control. The mind controls you rather than the other way around.

The point of meditation is to create space in your mind.  The mind is like a muscle.  In the same way that you do physical fitness training to keep your body strong, the mind needs to be trained to be calm and relaxed, yet also alert and wakeful. For Buddhists, meditation is the means by which to experience wisdom directly.

Meditation Techniques

Meditation can be practiced by anyone, regardless of religious tradition.

The following are some simple meditation techniques as explained by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

Posture

While there are more elaborate explanations for how to hold the body, in general it is beneficial to sit comfortably with one’s back straight. A firm cushion is useful to lift the body some. In our tradition, we meditate with our eyes slightly open.

Watching the Breath

A very simple, yet powerful, technique is to watch the breath.  You can take very uniform relaxing breaths.  Four beats in, hold one, four beats out.  Let your mind rest on the rhythm and feel of your own breath. For a person whose mind is too active and angry, it is very restful, very peaceful to do this.

Single-pointed concentration

Single-pointed concentration is a beautiful practice.  Take an image of the Buddha, or flower, or candle, and concentrate on that.  Let everything else go completely.  Sit and watch the image.  You are filled with the image and you take note of the image, looking at the finest parts of it.  If you use a candle, focus on the nature of that flame.  Simply see what it is.  See only that.  Let the mind rest on the image or candle or flower.  When the “I left the iron on” thoughts come into your mind, you dismiss them and go back to the concentration.  If you have trouble dismissing thoughts, you can use a visualization of cutting them with scissors, and throwing them away.  You always return to your single-pointed concentration.  Come back to rest.  If you have thoughts, no matter what they are, just laugh at yourself, drop them and come back to the concentration.  It is extremely relaxing and healing to let the mind rest.  The resting will get longer and longer as you practice.  Once you learn to apply meditation or concentration, the mind has more control, more “muscle.”

Jetsunma gives the background on her experience with meditation in Stablizing the Mind, a collection of teachings and practical instruction.

Astrology

Everyone wants to tell you about their emotions.  It seems you’ve been transported back to the 1970’s when the song “Feelings” was everywhere.  The more people express their feelings, the more feelings they have.  Speak up and then hold your tongue.  The temptation is to say it again if you’re dissatisfied with the response you received.  Don’t waste your breath, and don’t exhaust people’s patience.  A disappointment in love can happen, or else someone’s pride is wounded.  If an overwhelming situation comes, it’s best to go home.  A good meal solves many problems, and a patient listener is a godsend today.  Walt Whitman said, “I have learned that to be with those I like is enough.”

The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

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