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Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Testing Testing!

Today Mar is square Pluto which is like an unforced error that comes about because you are trying to be in charge: likely the ego is in charge! Take stock and work in the spirit of compromise with others. Do not use force. In counterpoint the Sun is trine Pluto strengthening physical energy and drive. In both cases with these transits Pluto works best if we let go our fears in order to free space for transformation, which in turn can bring others along with you.

Change is the immediate responsibility of each of us, wherever and however we are standing, in whatever arena we choose.~ Audre Lorde

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Enjoy the spirit

The Moon is in Sagittarius bringing optimism to the day. With Mars in Aries and the Moon in Sagittarius spontaneity, an adventurous spirit and movement are natural outcomes. Fire is an unplanned space. The fuel is courage and enthusiasm. Mars in Aries is fearless. On a spiritual level it asks us each to become courageous on our journeys to becoming whole. Ultimately it is the path of the Bodhisattva warrior.

All the joy the world contains
Has come through wishing happiness for others.
All the misery the world contains
Has come through wanting pleasure for oneself.~Shantideva

 

Well it may be cold and rainy but the Japanese koi in Maratika pond are up and eating algae. they are amazing. They are determined to be fat and beautiful and fertile. and I think they’re gonna make it. 

I’m planning to put Mother, our Kowarimono in Mandarava pond because she’s not pure Japanese koi. She’s a mixture. And we’re coming up to breeding time. So I’m gonna try to figure out how not to mix anybody up.

I love Mother but she’s not the same as the others. The odd thing is she’s not close to anybody, and I think it’s because she’s not the same as them and they know it. They are not stupid fish. the others pair up, even if not with their own kind. they know they are good fish. Well maybe there’s something off about Mother that we don’t know. But she looks beautiful to us. 

[Student], get ready! The weather should permit soon!

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Stretching and investigating

The Moon is in Aquarius which expands innovation, and social and community connections. It’s proximity to Pluto means that these are more potentially in-depth and transformative connections and emotional insights. It’s also a truth-telling time if you can identify deep habitual tendencies in yourself. The Sun in Sagittarius brings hope where there has been despair because Sagittarian is idealistic. The challenge is to ground hope in reality and achievable goals.

Suddenly the real was no longer merely a stepping stone to the possible. The real was all there was.~ Elly Bangs

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Practicalities

The Moon is in Capricorn focusing your attention on the next steps to fulfill plans and long term goals. What will the next steps be? With both the Sun and Moon in earth signs the practical aspects of daily life and maintaining long term health are emphasized.

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: The Sun is dancing with Mercury

The Sun is conjunct Mercury for the next week. Communications are heightened and ideas flow freely. Good news comes with this aspect because effort brings good results. The stick-in-the-mud today is Moon conjunct Mars which magnifies emotional reactivity. Take a breath at such moments and think how you can bring people along with you rather than agin you.

We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body. If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change.~ Mahatma Ghandi

The Moon is Void of Course between 11:59pm and 1:25pm on July 31st. That’s a heck of a long time. You may feel little progress is being made but in the small steps big steps are made. Avoid signing contracts.

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Challenges

Saturn conjunct Neptune offers lessons at this time for everyone. It reflects both a dissolution of old outdated structures and finding space to let the new nascent patterns to emerge. These patterns eventually form into useful structures if they are harnessed for good. At this time you need to adhere more closely to ethics and virtuous habits to ward off both self-deception and deception by others. The Moon moves into Cancer today reminding us of the importance of finding ones inner home and nurturing place.

Truth exists; only false hood is to be invented.~ Georges Braque

The Moon is Void of Course between 9.01am and 1.33pm EDST USA. Avoid major new activities especially signing contracts. Rather, focus on existing activities and finding some contemplative, reflective time.

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Dealing with limitations

The Moon is conjunct Saturn today requiring focus and discipline which enables you to establish new, beneficial daily habits and rituals. The Moon is also square Jupiter meaning you’re tempted to over-do things: see if you can reap the rewards of this aspect by exercising timely restraint. The Sun sextile Neptune ushers in a more creative, imaginative space that expands your sense of self showing your connection to all beings.

Nothing every goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.~Pema Chodron