Tibetan Buddhist Altar

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Good tidings

Ideals matter where Jupiter is concerned. The Sun conjunct Jupiter expands your view, helping you see the big picture in the midst of overwhelming details. It brings good fortune forward because it bestows a more open-hearted optimistic approach to life. In other words it’s a glass half-full approach to life that uplifts you. The Moon is conjunct Hygeia which is good for health care in an institutional setting in particular. Mercury in Cancer is conjunct the White Moon bestowing more sensitivity and depth in your communications.

The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and beautiful of all.~Mulan

Theme:    Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

Moon and Uranus conjunct in Taurus today could be a mood changer literally from one minute to the next. It can be a very stimulating day with surprises in the works. If you’ve felt stuck recently this transit can help you break free. Don’t bother trying to control anything and go with the flow, no matter how erratic the energy may seem.
In this case we’re only talking about a few hours in the early afternoon,  so maybe a surprise lunch date? Jupiter and Sun are still in union so even if the unexpected isn’t what you were hoping for, your positive outlook will make the most of whatever arises.
“ If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”
Maya Angelou

The Moon is Void of Course from 9.50pm until 10.57pm EDT. Do not make any major decisions during this time period.

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Nurturing and emotional reactions

The Moon is conjunct Ceres and closing in on Chiron. With Ceres take opportunities to nourish yourself and others. Chiron’s proximity brings old habitual hurts to the surface. It’s a good time to explore the origins of your emotional reactions – or at least pause your mouth until you’re clear about what’s driving you. Enjoy the remaining few changeable communication days while the Sun occupies Gemini.

Nobody’s free until everybody’s free. ~Fannie Lou Hamer

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Dealing with limitations

The Moon is conjunct Saturn and Neptune today bringing a complication of feelings to the fore. It might be one of those days of unpacking what you actually think about things. The Moon moves from Pisces to Aries later in the day bringing a head-rush of energy after a more slower moving day. The Sun is inching its way towards Jupiter bringing a welcome dose of optimism and hope in difficult times.

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.~Oscar Wilde

The Moon is Void of Course from 5.34pm to 7.08pm EDST USA so avoid trying to accomplish anything significant at that time. Rather, seek not-do moments of quiet contemplation and rest.

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Attention to details

Mars moves into Virgo today bringing the breeze of efficiency with it. It’s a less reactive placement for Mars with more consideration before action and also more attention to details, sometimes overly so. The Moon is waning in Pisces so bringing to a close the last month’s cycle. The waning moon ushers in a phase of completion. It’s a good time to finish the unfinished. There are good aspects to the Moon today for relationships and communication in all its forms aka text, voicemail, talking and even under-appreciated handwriting.

We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.~ Anais Nin

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Aftermath

With the Moon now passed the conjunction with Pluto in Aquarius it’s now time to examine the fall-out of this difficult aspect where feelings run untrammelled and reactivity causes chaos. Pluto at a higher level embodies the Great Mother, so combined with the Moon it can also be overly protective, leading to unpredictable consequences. The Moon has now moved into the more compassionate sign of Pisces which gives time for pause and reflection. It’s never too late to stop habitually reacting.

Though one might have recognized the awakened state, thoughts will still inflict harm unless one understands how to free them.~Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

The Moon is Void of Course between 1.31pm and 2.09pm. Avoid signing contracts during this time. Instead, take an hour of reflection and contemplation.

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Practicalities

The Moon is in Capricorn: long-term planning to achieve your goals is easier to do at this time, and you’re more likely to calendarize accordingly. The Moon is also opposite Mercury and trine Venus: think before you speak; coming from a place of compassion steers conversations in the best possible direction. Notwithstanding communication glitches, with the help of Venus, you are able to see the lighter side of things and experience gratitude.

The starting point, the first step through the door to Dharma practice, is the understanding that life is impermanent, that our time is running out.~ Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Concentration

The Sun is square Mercury providing opportunities for you to get organized and attend to details you might normally ignore or put off. Communications with others prove challenging at this time so focusing on your own back yard is a more productive area. With Saturn and Neptune still in conjunction avoid succumbing to negative voices, within and without. Instead focus on your inner spiritual resources to antidote negative forces, and contemplate how you can be of benefit to others.

Hope is being able to see the light despite all of the darkness.~Desmond Tutu

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Exploration

The Moon has moved into Sagittarius, the sign of adventure, whether it’s adventuring in the natural environment or wrestling with ideas. However, don’t over do it! The Moon is opposite the Sun today inviting you to not react, and let go frustrations. Instead take time to hydrate and self-care. You have the chance to put the past behind you and find an extra boost of energy during the day.

One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore.~Andre Gide

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Remembering

The nature of communication is becoming more grounded after a ‘zippity doo dah’ ride with Jupiter conjunct Mercury. Mercury has moved into the sign of Cancer bringing a focus on connections with family and the past. It also encourages imagination, empathy and memory retention. Conversely there is heightened sensitivity to criticism. With the Moon trine the Saturn/Neptune conjunction there are opportunities for establishing new habits and rituals – and finding some spaciousness to do so.

“All sentient beings are equal.” That means you have to get rid of cultural, racial, religious, gender, even species bias. All sentient beings are equal. What could be a more exciting and dynamic process than that?~Her Eminence Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo