Precious relics from Jetsunma’s main altar:
Astrology
Green light! Today is the day to push ahead with your plan. Yes Mercury is still retrograde, and at the same time the energy is right for a well thought out undertaking. You have the confidence and magnetism to get things moving. Leaders are powerful. A strong person who appeals to everyone with warmth and optimism appears as a unifying force. Kids, love and creativity are fabulous. Surprises are favorable for you! With all the working, planning and detail watching that’s been happening, you are prepared for action. Now the missing ingredient confidence, steps into the picture. A flash of brilliance is here. Enjoy! David Grayson said, “Happiness, I have discovered, is nearly always a rebound from hard work.”
The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!
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A behind the scenes conversation, one that expands on a previous talk, is helpful. You are in a better to position to explain yourself. Pay close attention to your hunches or intuitions, they are excellent! Something is being re-thought and re-worked. If you have an idea, communicate it immediately. Later in the day you’re feelings won’t be well received so act promptly. It could seem as though you suddenly lose something or someone important to you. Don’t panic; anything lost today will be regained in the next week. Misplaced energy characterizes this day. A false start, a wrong turn and going off on a tangent are par for the course. What’s good today? You are slowly and steadily bringing something into being, and it’s a winner. You’re working out the kinks and fixing the leaks. The end product will be a wonder to behold. Dan Rather said, “If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.”
The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!
What is Non-Virtuous Speech?
The following description of the 4 types of non-virtuous speech are from “The Way To Freedom” by the Dalai Lama:
“ The next four negative actions are deeds of speech.
The firs is telling lies. This includes speaking contrary to what one has seen, heard, or knows to be fact. Lying can be motivated by attachment, hatred, or ignorance. The intention is to confuse the other person, and it can be carried out either by speaking or nodding the head and gesturing with a hand. Any action done out of the intention to confuse someone constitutes the negative action of lying. If the other person hears it, that constitutes completion of this act.
Next is divisive talk. The intention is to cause dissension between friends or people in the spiritual community for one’s own sake or for he sake of others. Whether one succeeds in causing dissension or not, the moment the other person hears the divisive talk, that constitutes the completion of this act.
Next is verbal abuse. The intention is to speak harshly, and the deed is complete when the abusive words are heard by the person to whom they are directed. Abuse includes insulting others, speaking about their faults, whether true or untrue; if one does it to hurt the other person, it is abuse.
Next is senseless gossip. It is frivolousness without any purpose, and it can be motivated by any of the three poisons. One’s intention is simply to chat without any reason, to just gossip without any purpose.The execution of this act does not require a second person. You do not need a partner; you can do this by talking to yourself. Idle gossip would include talking about wars, the faults of others, or arguing just for the sake of argument. This would also include reading unimportant books out of attachment.”
Astrology
Emotional turbulence characterizes the early day. Watch what you eat; overindulging could come back to haunt you. Something draws you into the domestic or emotional realm, just as you are gearing up to leap forward. This creates frustration. It’s an excellent day to talk things over with a friendly, sympathetic person. As soon as you express yourself you’ll be in a better position to see the big picture and your distress fades. Happiness appears later in the day, and you can’t believe your good luck. This is still a good time to avoid confronting authority, and it’s a great day to be with those you love. Relax about your big plans for the time being. Carl Sagan said, “The universe is not required to be in perfect harmony with human ambition.”
The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!
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A significant purchase of something you’ve yearned for is possible. An enjoyable conversation moves things forward. Diplomacy helps you today, and at the same time too much talking moves you backwards. You can actually lose something by over-talking! A favorable communication with a respected authority or a request for help (briefly stated) is successful. Your job is to say what you need and then LISTEN. A force more powerful than you is at work, and this force will knock down any efforts at self-assertion. Something powerful is afoot. It could be a dominant person or a physical event… a storm, etc. A powerful person can fall from grace, and a nail sticking up will be hammered down. Keep a low profile; mind your own business and you’ll be fine. A Malayan proverb said, “Don’t think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm.”
The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!
Astrology
Your greatest wish is to pull inward, and you may be spending your free time parked in front of the TV or zoning out. Fine, you’re resting up. But use the creativity that is present to heal yourself, visit sick people and engage in artistic pursuits. Go for a swim or begin a dream journal. Magic is lurking in the same space as relaxation, so get creative! Writing, reading, chatting with people, emailing… It’s these things that further your goals now. Under no circumstances should you confront authority, and you want to! What’s authority? In any given situation, someone has power. Identify that person and be nice. You still need to watch for mistakes. An extremely pleasant conversation is excellent. Diplomatic words succeed where force fails, and love is grand! Cicero said, “Probabilities direct the conduct of the wise man.” You’ll probably have a nice day if you don’t confront anyone.
The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!
Astrology
An important communication opens a door to action. Someone comes up with a perfect idea that clarifies your long term goal. Talk things over, take notes and set up a guide for future action. Confusion and misunderstandings characterize the early part of the day, and annoyance steps in later on. At the same time, an activity is favorable and travel goes well. Reading and conversation are excellent, and interesting ideas perk you up. A beautiful creation is coming to life behind the scenes. The tone of the times is a curious combination of brilliance, almost genius, combined with detailed work and waiting for the right moment. Love is still great, write a love letter! Eat a big meal. Solid happiness comes from down to earth things. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Common sense is genius dressed in its working clothes.”
The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!
Cry!
In our divided
clinging consciousness
In our ego-centered
dreaming
we are bound.
Flung
Unaided, unable
to distinguish
The nature that is peace.
Drunken
Imagining distinction
in the nature that
is form and formless
Grieving
for we have seen
the difference
Between the crystal and the nectar
that fills it
with its emptiness
Oh..
If we could
only taste
the soundless voice
that sings its silent name
In colors
OM!
Vairocana Holy Holy
Bring the blessed kindest
Wisdom of the Dharmadhatu
To this singer’s song
Scream!
For we are angry
we are chained
In our self-righteousness
we are prisoners and wardens
Alone
No love in hate
No reason, no meaning
Hallucination, like a drug
we’re burning
Stiff
with jaundiced principles
disjointed, numbed
We’ve sold our value
for a nightmare
Sick
and filled with venom
we are dead and dying
scratching at our eyes
that we might see
Locked
in form, in function
In making statements
meaningless in the silence
of our indivisibility
HUNG
Vajrasattva Blessed Blessed
Bring the mirror wisdom
To the crying ones
who long to see your face
Running
In our race
to nowhere
Pumped with
self value
Our holy war
Straining
With increasing tension
Structuring conviction
Deny that I am you
can’t see your eyes
Plumped
And filled with dirty
hard distinctions
We are successful
We have sat our
hellish throne
Preening
In the gorgeousness
of reason
Reasons not to give our lives
Oh, take this life
Truly
We try so hard
to know the rapture of union
Impossible to know
with hearts so dry
SO
Ratnasambhava Buddha Buddha
Bring the view
of equanimity
like holy wine
to this tired burning child
Need
The force is boundless
the aching endless
It never ceases
We are obsessed
Craving
The fire burns us
Our lips are parched
Our eyes, our hearts
Know no release
Pointless
The endless seeking
brings more of nothing
The suffering of suffering
has reached its peak
Moving..
this restless searching
I think of babies
crying
for the mother’s breast
Touch us
We need to feel it
It all seems
out there
Beyond our reach
AH
Amitabha Purest Pure One
Cleanse our Perception
Bring the feast
of Pure Discrimination
to our hungry mouths
Wounded
Worlds of wounded
Crying and helpless
No one to
hear them
Too much jealousy
and fear
Wasted
Too tired and jaded
Sick and faded
Certain of my fix,
my gig, my sphere
Unaided
Standing alone in
mute acceptance
Burden of proof
so heartless
That we are here
We are
I am
Engaged
In righteous battle
I am unique!
Distinguished!
Endless is my work!
Please
There must be something
Or maybe someone
Responding sweetly
But never me
For I cannot
HA
Amoghasiddhi Sublime Dancer
Bring us the movement
The sweet activity
Of Perfect Love
© Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Astrology
You’re raring to go and full of inventive energy, but the right destination has not become clear. If you race off in a blaze of excitement, you won’t get anywhere important. Charge!!!… to Starbucks?
What to do? Write down your good ideas for later reference and use. Exercise and stay busy. Delayed action will bring good results in the future. While you’re waiting, engage in the activity that is satisfying right now. That is, spending time with people and activities you genuinely enjoy. Go on a mid-week date; call someone you like a lot. Shopping, investing and all financial matters are good. Business progresses nicely. It is still necessary to carefully go over details, looking for mistakes. Agnes Reppler said, “We are less likely to fail if we measure with judgment our chances and our capabilities.”
The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth. There are many departments of life. Look to see where the dynamic affects you!