Jampal Rowe

Theme:  The Choice is Ours

Today is the beginning of June and we are almost halfway through the year, with Summer Solstice on our heels. The Moon moves into Aries bringing a burst of energy and spontaneity, also the potential for aggression and impatience. Sun conjunct Venus increases self expression through creativity and loving kindness. Moon conjunct Neptune can amplify confusion or spiritual realization.
A Mars square Pluto is starting to form over the next couple of weeks focusing our concentrative power and urge to transform situations through decisive actions. In some cases with ruthless elimination. If you are an athlete or dedicated meditator you will find this time beneficial. But if this energy is used negatively it can have dire consequences and bring possible violence.

“ Speak with kindness for your words hold the power to heal or harm.”
Buddha Shakyamun

Theme:  A Difficult Day

There are a few strong aspects that occur today that will bring strong feelings of loneliness, isolation and pessimism. Relations with others are difficult particularly domestically. Miscommunication can easily occur leaving you feeling victimized or betrayed. Relations with authorities are also not good.
There is a need to develop self discipline and insight into the choices you have made that have brought you to this point. Nobody is holding you back, only your lack of willingness to change. Light can only come from darkness.

“ Only in darkness can I see light
Only in mud can I find a lotus
Only in defilements can I see a Buddha.”
Dzongsar Khentze Rinpoche

Theme:  Optimism

As Jupiter moves into Gemini for 12 months it brings greater optimism and expansive ideas. Interests and opportunities are wide ranging. Jupiter, Sun and Venus are closely aligned improving health, vitality and a strong desire for happiness and peace. Where there have been difficulties in relationships there is now the potential for success with good and clear communication. It’s also beneficial for finances particularly if you resist extravagance.

“ The limits of the possible can only be defined by going beyond them into the impossible.”   Arthur Clarke

Theme: Sensitivity

Today the Moon moves into Capricorn allowing us to react with self control and determination. It’s easy to set aside personal concerns to fulfill duties. A Moon Neptune aspect can inspire great devotion in our spiritual life and bring increased sensitivity to our environment, that’s not easy to understand the meaning of what we see.

“ For the very idea of self to arise there has to be division in which there appears to be a separation between self and other.”
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

The Moon is void of course today from 10:48 am until 11:37 am EDT. do not make any major decisions during this time period.

Theme:  Brighter Days

For so long we have lived through challenging transits and now Venus and Sun have moved into Gemini bringing light and movement to communication we can take a breath again. Pluto is also trine these two planets bringing potential for positive change.
This is a time for communicating clearly with others and bringing peace and kindness to the table. The Moon in Sagittarius also adds hope and idealism for the future. Today is day like no other as all the aspects are soft and only a couple are challenging.

“ No matter what path you’re following, compassion is the only way to realization.”
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

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.

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

Theme: Raw Emotions

The moon moves into Cancer today, a nurturing sign that rules the home or sense of home. Mars is square the Moon which can bring strong emotional reactions and the potential for disputes. Rash action could result in harm to others.
Sun conjunct Uranus may bring sudden events that challenge our flexibility. There is an electric excitement that strives for freedom and pushes back at restrictions imposed. Hopefully the Cancerian Moon will soften the energies of the day.

“ Good works gathered in a thousand ages such as deeds of generosity or offerings to the blissful ones – a flash of anger shatters them.”  Shantideva