Tibetan Buddhist Altar

Theme:  Transcendent Love

Neptune is considered a higher vibration of Venus and today these planets are conjoined in Aries. Neptune’s influence can bring forth the desire for union on a spiritual level; Venus is the goddess of love. Devotion is the key on either a spiritual or more mundane expression. Aries brings action and passion to the forefront.
For those that are inspired to paint or produce works of art this transit will stir your imagination and ability to visualize. Neptune catalyzes our compassion as we view the suffering of humanity. Venus in Aries can catapult us into action to serve those in need.

“ To see mind clearly, we must look without ego involvement. The teacher is especially important in this process, because the teacher points out things we can’t clearly see.”   Dzigar Kongtrul

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Nousishment

The Moon moves into Cancer today bringing a focus on nourishing self and others, and finding replenishment in connections with home and family. A Cancer Moon, can also indicate finding ways to feel  ‘at home’. A focus on nutrition and food supplies continues. Venus has moved into Aries highlighting unprompted acts of kindness and focusing your attention on ways to strengthen your independence and stand on your own two feet. 

I eat dualistic conceptions and my words benefit all beings.~Padmasambhava

The Moon is Void of Course until 3.23am today EDST. Take time for reflection and interior activity. Avoid signing contracts.

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Pausing

There is a steady, unimpeded flow to the day and emotionally you’re in a better place than usual. Communications flow more freely. This is despite the amorphous nature of relating and juggling your spiritual and practical life. The difficult opposition between Pluto and Mars is gradually softening as Mars pulls away: immovable obstacles become more moveable. Tap into the calm-abiding qualities of Taurus Sun for the next couple of weeks.

It’s a transformative experience to simply pause instead of immediately filling up space.~Pema Chodron

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Communication

The Moon is in Gemini bringing messages and emphasizes all forms of communication. It also ushers in change – changing positions, changing messages, changing responses. It helps to be flexible. Keep working on both discipline and deepening your commitments in your relationships. Pluto still opposes Mars so pick your battles including battling with yourself. The importance and benefit of food in nurturing and sustaining others continues as a strong theme.

The most powerful social media … it is not the internet, it is not Facebook, it is food. This connects all human beings.~ Alex Atala

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Finding stability in a sea of change

The Moon in Taurus offers us an opportunity to stabilize and ground ourselves. The placement of both Sun and Moon in Taurus is an antidote to the the lack of clarity we experience around structural issues bought about by Saturn’s placement in Pisces. There is some unsettlement around separation and dealing unexpected changes when the Moon transits Uranus towards the end of the day.

There is a certain part of all of us that lives outside of time. Perhaps we become aware of our age only at exceptional moments and most of the time we are ageless.~Milan Kundera

Theme:   Walking Slowly

The New Moon brings renewal and a fresh beginning. It’s a time to plant new seeds and gain clarity in our direction. Sun and Moon align in Taurus bringing focus on grounding and stability in our lives. It is a time to align with what we value most in our lives and slowing us down after the rush of Aries energy.
The Sun and Moon are activating Mars and Pluto bringing friction between disrupting challenges and the desire for comfort and familiarity. There is also the potential for finding new grounded pathways bringing peace in the world.
“ The future depends on what we do in the present.”
Mahatma Gandhi

Theme:    Observing and Disengaging

The Moon conjuncts Chiron today giving us the opportunity to explore our deeper emotional wounds. Chiron is the wounded healer, or the healer that could not be healed in Greek mythology. Often for us it is through our wounds that we eventually heal ourselves and are then able to assist others who are suffering in the same way.
Whatever strong emotions arise today, take the time to observe and then release what arises. Breath meditation can be particularly helpful at this time.
“ Your mind is used to being active and your mind is going to throw thoughts at you while you’re watching your breath. And when you’re distracted, you should handle it by simply disengaging.”
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

The Moon is Void of Course today from 12.18pm until 3.17am (4/27) EDT. Do not make any major decisions during this time period

Theme:   Saving Grace

The Moon has moved into Aries conjoining Mercury and Neptune, bringing strong emotions to our communications and ideals. This of course can be helpful in moving us to act on behalf of others and unify in our conscious intention.
But with Mars in exact opposition to Pluto ( both 3 degrees) and in a T-square to the Sun, the potential for strong opinions and the possibility of conflict cannot be ignored.
The saving grace is that Mars is in soft aspect to several planets; Mercury, Moon, Neptune, Venus and Saturn. This can bring peace and harmony through dialogue, diplomacy and a lot of hard work.
“ Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways.”    Dalai Lama

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Finding ways to be generous

The Moon is conjunct the asteroid Ceres reminding us of the bounty of the earth and how by receiving that bounty we are also encouraged to give bountifully to sustain not only ourselves but all beings. In other words this conjunction reminds us of the interdependence of all life on this planet, and how nurturing and sustaining ‘others ‘pays it forward’ in so many ways. You continue to reassess your relationships at this time, and you can feel isolated from others (Venus conjunct Saturn). Putting concrete effort, with the right motivation, to nurture and support brings good results.

The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twists them to fit our own image. Otherwise we love only the reflection of ourselves we find in them.~Thomas Merton

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Immersion and connection

The Moon is in the water sign of Pisces for the next few days highlighting our connection with the heart and feelings generally. It can also signify the healing power of water. There is a boundless quality to Pisces that can be destabilizing if we have problems with our own internal boundaries and sense of self. On the plus side this lack of boundaries can be an entry way to a sense of spiritual oneness with all beings. The T-square between Mars, the Sun and Pluto reminds us to be on our guard for warring forces within us and outside of us, and invites us to continue seeking remedies to pacify the mind in this volatile time.

The charnel ground is a metaphor for any environment where suffering is present…Really, any place that is tainted by fear, depression, anger, despair, disrespect, or deceit is a charnel ground – including our own mind.~ Joan Halifax