Astrology

Theme:  Not Self but Service

Mars trine Neptune can bring a spiritual search related to the universal and interconnectedness you have with all people and other species. A drive to help others suffering may emerge. It is a time where your sense of self is not strong but compassion for others can arise.
Most Mars transits can increase energy but due to the Neptunian influence you may feel more introspective.
“ A Bodhisattva’s only purpose is to benefit beings and that is done without attachment to form and content. It is done in whatever way is necessary.”
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Theme:   The Scepter or the Sword

Today Mars moves into Leo where it will remain for 2 months. With several planets still in Aries and now Mars, the ruler of Aries in a fire sign also we may all be experiencing more vitality and energy than we’ve had in ages. It may bring out our passion and creativity in abundance but beware the tendency to prideful and arrogant self expression. Our fiery enthusiasm can also turn into a wish for dominance over others.
The Moon moves today into Capricorn which may assist in having some self control and soften the exuberance of the leonine qualities.
“ When one goes into battle, one studies the opponent. In the same way, we have to study our emotional reactions.”
Dzigar Kongtrul

The Moon is Void of Course from 7.38am until 10.12am EDT. Do not make any major decisions during this time period

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Cause and effect

Saturn is conjunct the north node bringing rewards for effort that set you on the best path, as opposed to the path of past habitual patterns. Sometimes it is new directions and venturing into the unfamiliar that is most productive for the psyche. Mercury is conjunct Neptune. One interpretation of this aspect is that your intuition is not always reliable if it’s to do with ordinary things but it can be a powerful tool when harnessed for spiritual well-being that is tied to being of benefit to all beings.

Dare to declare who you are. It is not far from the shores of silence to the boundaries of speech. The path is not long, but the way is deep.~Hildegard of Bingen

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Endurance and staying power

Mars trine Saturn embodies both discipline and staying power. It can be a dynamic time building foundations step-by-step. There are no short-cuts with this aspect. Nevertheless effort produces good results. The Moon is trine Neptune today bringing an appreciation of beauty in everyday life. The Sun squares Mars for the next few days bringing a feisty more combative posture. See if you can channel that energy productively by bringing people with you. Otherwise take a hike!

I’m at the stage in my life where I keep myself out of arguments. Even if you tell me 1+1=5. You’re absolutely correct, enjoy.~Keanu Reeves

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: How to steer a course?

With the North node conjunct Saturn, Mercury and Neptune you could be forgiven for feeling that the steering mechanism of your life is a bit on auto-pilot and you’re not sure where it’s taking you! Saturn and Neptune are such profoundly different planets that co-existence is almost an anathema except when it comes to cause and effect – where they are both heavy weights in the karmic result division. Saturn results tend to be immediate and clear while Neptune karmic results are slower and more amorphous over time. Both planets invite a process of letting go and mindfulness in order to move in the right direction.

Chatting, joking and entertainment are three distractions to a yogi; A Dharma-practicer should abjure them!~ Milarepa

The Moon is Void of Course from 10.24 until 10.37pm ESDT USA. Avoid any major activity for a few minutes!

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Tending the hearth

The Moon in Scorpio is conjunct Vesta honing your focus on being of benefit to others through creative projects and attending your own spiritual needs. This placement also turns your mind to your own physical home to seek nurturing within that space. You are more attuned to others feelings with the Moon in a water sign and Mercury close to Neptune. Your dreams maybe more potent than usual. There remain inhibitions in relationships while Saturn is close to Venus.

The reason why we are not able to attain the liberation is due to our strong ego grasping.~HH Penor Norbu Rinpoche

Astrology for 4/13/2025
Sunday by Miranda

Theme:  Shifting Gears

The accent today is more on transformation and regeneration as Moon moves into Scorpio. For a few hours Moon will challenge Pluto and Mars, giving some energy to what needs to be changed in your life regarding emotional patterns. Mars and Pluto are in opposition which will grow stronger through the end of April. For now this transit is quite weak and Mars is trine several planets in Pisces softening its force. Later in the month issues of power and control over others will become more obvious.
“ As long as there is a problem with “I”, there will always be a problem with “ Thee”.
Dzigar Kongtrul

The Moon is Void of Course from 6.01am until 9.54am. Do not make any major decisions during this time period.

Theme:   We and Me

Healing old wounds related to self identity can be reflected by others under the influence of the Libran Full Moon opposite Sun and Chiron conjunct in Aries.
With a Libran lense we can learn to see ourselves through others eyes and find a place of balance between social equity and self assertion. Unhealed wounds may be revealed, shaking old insecurities of self identity. Rather than reverting to dysfunctional patterns of rage and defensiveness, we now have the opportunity to transform relationships from disharmony to harmony and in so doing find a peace form deep within.
“  What you renounce is self-absorption and you begin to live an extraordinary life, one that is involved in Bodhicitta or compassion.”
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Theme:    All Things Being Equal

Today the Moon moves into Libra bringing harmony and balance with it. It will help to weigh all sides of any discussions you may have and assist in finding diplomatic responses.
This is very helpful as certain transits today can heighten emotional sensitivity, potentially bringing misunderstanding or confusion. Pluto is also at work providing depth to our responses and understanding, with the potential to transform our reactive patterns, if we can accept insightful feedback.
“ If you understand the infallibility of cause and effect to such a profound extent that it begins to change the compulsion you have to create non-virtue and therefore the causes of unhappiness, then you are a practitioner.” – Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Preoccupied

Saturn conjunct Venus focuses you on past relationships. The Sun conjunct Chiron also brings up past reckonings and healing. Preoccupation is a major theme in both these conjunctions. The question is how to transform past experience and events into a new way forward. Saturn conjunct Mercury helps you think through seemingly intractable situations.

The benefits of meditating day and night just on death and impermanence are said to be boundless. One sees that everything that appears is perishable and thereby gains a deep sense of nonattachment to outer objects. The fire of diligence in the performance of positive actios is set ablaze.~HH Dudjom Rinpoche

The Moon is Void of Course from 3:49pm until 9.12pm. Avoid signing contracts or starting major new projects. In this hiatus period self-reflection is more powerful than usual.