Tibetan Buddhist Altar

5/22/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Expansion, Contraction, Integration

With the beneficial aspect of Venus and Jupiter to the Sun there is an accompanying expansion of view and seeing that you are part of a whole. Daily life however can bring you down to earth with the minutiae and challenges of dealing with the nitty gritty, and the natural cycles of coming together and coming apart. The challenge is to integrate daily activities with a greater perspective of how both are link – both the Moon and it’s daily rituals and work ethic, and the Sun with its inherent life sustaining purpose.

Know contentment And you will suffer no discrace, Know when to stop And you will meet with no danger You can then endure.~Lao Tzu

5/21/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Sparkle, Arkle

With Venus, Jupiter and Sun in close conjunction there is beauty to be found within oneself and outside oneself in the world around you. The elements are more harmonious and good outcomes are more accessible. The Moon in Scorpio brings an intensity and investigative quality to actions today. Sun trine Pluto adds to the investigation and provides more insight into habits and patterns that trip you up and enables you to draw on your inner resilience.

We have to look deeply to see how we grow our food, so we can eat in ways that preserve our collective well-being, minimize our suffering and the suffering of other species, and allow the Earth to continue to be a source of life for all of us.~Thich Nhat Hahn

Astrology for 5/20/2024 Monday

Theme: Mercurial!

The Sun has entered Gemini bringing a swiftness to engagements, communications, journeys and writing – not to mention increased activities with siblings. The Twins represent Gemini and embody both the light and dark aspects of the sign -the bright and sunny side – and the more hidden and shadowy, changeable sides to the sign. So always be prepared for sudden shifts in direction during this month either from people or via events.

All that we are looking for in life – all the happiness, contentment, and peace of mind – is right here in the present moment. Our very own awareness is itself fundamentally pure and good.~Mingyur Rinpoche

Theme:  As Above, So Below

On an outer level the transits today can bring about discordant communication due to obsessive views and desire to coerce or be coerced by others. Drive, ambition and power are at play with Mars and Pluto.
These transits used inwardly develop penetrating insight into mind through meditation and reflection, bringing light to hidden transformative energies. As always it’s up to us how we use our day; awake or asleep.

“ Please call me by my true names so I can wake up and so the door of my heart can be left open, the door of compassion.”
Thich Nhat Hanh

Theme:  Beyond Self

The Moon has moved into Libra bringing a sense of fairness and objectivity. It’s now possible to see all sides. Just so long as you don’t become indecisive, you can bring harmony and balance to relationships.
Sun and Jupiter merge bringing potential to expand beyond self becoming one with something bigger than oneself. Otherwise you can get trapped in your ego and the need to be recognized.

“ We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act.”  Shakymuni Buddha

Theme:  2 Sides to Everything

There are always two sides to a coin and today the lunar transits stimulate two very different feelings. On one hand you will feel introspective and want to be alone, possibly even take time out for a meditation retreat.
With Uranus and Venus in harmony with the moon you will also feel excitable wishing to socialize with others. There’s a strong urge for spontaneous change but with the Virgo moon bringing analytical analysis to bear, the potential is there to transform through inner change.

“ If these years have taught me anything it is this: you can never run away. Not ever. The only way out is in.”
Junot Diaz

The Moon is void of course today from 2:05 m until 2:38 am EDT. Do not make any big decisions during this time period.

5/15/2024 Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Free flowing ideas

Ideas flow freely with Mercury trine the Moon today. It’s easier to hear what others are saying, express your feelings, and feel heard. The Moon is also square the Sun which produces tension, and this yet offers another kind of opportunity in finding new ways to express yourself and break from old emotional patterns. Jupiter exerts its influence on both the Sun and Moon offering glimpses into expanding your horizons and concept of self.

To understand just one life you have to swallow the world …Salman Rushdie

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 12.41pm until 5:43pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

5/14/2024 Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Squaring the circle

The Moon squares a potent group of planets today – Venus, Uranus, Sun and Jupiter – who are in turn bouncing off one another. So it’s a powerful, and emotionally deep day in many ways. It helps to find time for reflection and contemplation in order to understand how you are being pulled in different directions and how, in turn you can find your center. Pluto has begun to go retrograde for the last time this year so those with planets in early Aquarius/late Capricorn in particular will have an opportunity to integrate this intense, yet transformative time.

At all times, do not lose courage in your inner awareness, uplift yourself, while assuming a humble position in your outer demeanor… Place everyone, good, bad, and in-between, above yourself.~HH Dudjom Rinpoche

5/13/2024 Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Testing, yet freeing times times

With the Sun and Uranus still in a very tight conjunction you get a better understanding of freedom and it’s ingredients. The pressure Uranus exerts on the Sun asks for some self-sacrifice and separation, and in that process you develop a better understanding of how freedom is linked to change, and visa versa. It’s also a good time for dealing with electrical issues and projections requiring precision. The Moon in Leo invites creativity, play and how you express dignity into your daily life for the next couple of days.

The real prostration is to meditate. Watch the mind and go out and help sentient beings.~Kyabje Thinley Norbu Rinpoche

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT USA 5.13am until 6:36am. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts during this time. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

Theme:  Letting Go

Moon square Chiron helps revisit old wounds from the past. With the Moon in Cancer it’s easy to become over sensitive and protective of feelings. Luckily Sun Uranus helps us to break free of old habits and a beautiful trine forming between Jupiter and Pluto will bring positive changes in our lives over the next few weeks.

“ It is better to conquer yourself than to win a 1000 battles . Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you.”
Buddha