Tibetan Buddhist Altar

11/16/2025 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Receptive and Intuitive

Let’s focus on the water element that is strong these days. The Sun is in Scorpio, Jupiter is in Cancer and Saturn is in Pisces. They all harmonize in a water grand trine. We are more aware of what is going on at an emotional level than usual. The Moon continues in social Libra. And it will be a new Moon in a few days. Remember that we still have two weeks to go with Mercury retrograde. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are also retrograde, making it a time for reflection more than action.

The only real valuable thing is intuition. ~Albert Einstein

11/15/2025 Saturday by Jampal

Theme: Good Fortune and Discipline

There continues to be the nice balancing effect of the Sun harmonizing with the great expanding planet, Jupiter and the restricting planet, Saturn. We tend to get fortunate breaks, and we tend towards discipline and self control to make the most of these opportunities. In the first half of the day we have to contend with strange moods. Our emotional sensitivity is unusually heightened. the Moon then enters Libra and we seek beauty and harmony.

Lord Buddha, take me home. Make of me a clear place. ~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

11/14/2025 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Seeking Peace

The main astrology feature for the next several days is a grand water trine, with Saturn, Jupiter and the Sun. This is an intuitive, peace seeking configuration. This can also exaggerate our emotional responses. Take advantage of your intuitive powers now, and work to resolve conflicts. The Moon is in a powerful position in the second half of the day, which enhances insight. It continues in Virgo, which supports organizing our lives.

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. ~H H the Dalai Lama

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Cycles

The Moon is in its last waning quarter focusing attention towards completions and endings. The Moon’s proximity to the south node signals emerging past-connections while the Moon in Virgo helps with completion of administrative-related tasks. Mercury, for the moment, has moved past Mars lessening the impact of this conjunctions unpredictable energy. The Sun in Scorpio continues to invite us to explore the cycle of death and rebirth.

… an open heart and uncertainty is better than gloom and safety.~ Rebecca Solnit

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Incisive questions and answers

Mercury and Mars continue to hone one another during the conjunction creating pointed and transparent discussions and communications. Mars is more prone to argumentation but is somewhat neutralized by impartiality of Mercury. Venus in Scorpio reinforces the need for honesty in relationships. The Moon moves into Virgo focusing attention on details, caring for animals, environment, and health.

Speech is but broken light upon the depth Of the unspoken.~ George Eliot

Tuesday by Wangmo

Forward reversals!

With Mercury and now Jupiter retrograde there are opportunities to better understand the nature of these planetary energies. With Mercury retrograde the nature of communications requires increased mindfulness. With Jupiter retrograde the nature of good fortune is revealed to comprise past, present and future virtuous actions. Jupiter is also trine the Saturn/Neptune conjunction illuminating the nature of karmic and spiritual challenges.

Sol gold is, and Luna silver we threpe, Mars iren, Mercurie quyksilver we clepe, Saturnus leed, and Jupiter is tyn, And Venus coper, by my fader kyn!~ Geoffrey Chaucer

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Expansion

The Moon is conjunct Jupiter infusing the day with optimism, joy and idealism. Propitious opportunities are more likely to arise. As Mercury is retrograde it is a time for attending to details but getting them double checked. As Mercury approaches Mars by conjunction it is a good time for investigation and research. You may be asked to make decisive decisions but because Mercury is retrograde you also need to be particularly diligent about the ramifications about any decisions.

If you merely notice thoughts with mindfulness, Positive thoughts keep creating hopes Negative thoughts keep creating fears. By doing this, you keep accruing and compounding karma; This process is the true source of samsara.~ Patrul Rinpoche

11/9/2025 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Retrograde Again

It’s time for Mercury to go retrograde at 2:03 pm EST today. This will last until November 29th. Remember that this time is best spent finishing old projects, researching and doing retreat, prayer and meditation. We often don’t communicate clearly because we are more inwardly focussed. Be patient with yourself and others. And if you need to start something important during the next 20 days be aware that it will change, especially after November 29th.

Do not fear Mercury in retrograde. It’s time to Reflect, Reconnect and Renew. ~LaWhimsy

 

11/8/2025 Saturday by Jampal

Theme: The Past comes to the Present

There is a powerful Yod configuration in the middle of the day. The Moon enters Cancer at this time. Our past will be triggered by the Moon being at the apex of the Yod, and boosted by our conscious and sub-conscious drive (Mars and Pluto). This is an opportunity to resolve old concerns. Jupiter is trine Saturn for the next 6 weeks. This indicates a harmony between expansive windfalls and restrictive karma.

The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self. ~H H the Dalai Lama

The Moon is void of course today from 9:33 am until 10:07 am EST. Do not make any major decisions during this time period.

11/7/2025 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Changing Plans

The harmonious aspect between Mars and Pluto means that we have to make adjustment in plans today. The new plans will be better, and we should have the energy to accomplish a great deal. Getting clear on what you want to achieve is key. And it is important to work with other’s priorities in mind. If we don’t this will come back to bite us in the future. The Moon is in chatty Gemini for one more day.

Life is what happens to you when you are busy making other plans. ~John Lennon