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9/26/2025 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Ambition

Mars, the planet of aggressive and assertive energy, is in a very powerful position today. It works at cross purposes to Pluto, our subconscious drive, and is at the apex of a Yod with Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune. Will this be a day of tremendous action? Or a day of great frustration? Patience and good intention are key. The Moon moves from Scorpio to Sagittarius late in the day, and this makes things look brighter.

People say that nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day. ~A. A. Milne

The Moon is void of course today from 1:45 pm until 5:38 pm EDT. Do not make any major decisions during this time period.

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Keep your eye on the ball

The Sun is now in the more equanimous and social sign of Libra but that doesn’t mean you won’t have see-saw moments around decision making and finding the right way to be. Mars is inching away from Pluto slightly softening the compulsions that beset you. Keep pressing pause and practicing patience. Moon in Scorpio asks us all to draw from a deeper well than usual and invites tackling complexities and better understanding your motivations. Venus in Virgo energy can involve focusing too much on the details creating anxiety. Instead harness your focus on priorities.

Don’t dwell on what has passed away, or what is yet to be.~Leonard Cohen

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Angst and action

The Moon is conjunct Mars today so expect to feel emotionally challenged with the different pressures you feel today. How do you step back in this situation? Lunar energy is a mirror and expands and contracts depending on your perspective. Martian energy is ‘ do it now’ energy. So the solution is to step back and reflect and press pause so you can renegotiate priorities in a more impartial manner. Mars remain square to Pluto bringing the unconscious habitual responses more easily to the surface. So it’s not easy being green as Kermit the frog says.

If life were easy, it wouldn’t be difficult.~ Kermit the frog, Sesame Street

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Challenging energies

Mars is square Pluto intensifying conflict due to outside forces being imposed on others – leading to more tension and volatility. There is always a choice and the way around conflict is harnessing these intense energies for good change – that benefits most beings, not a few. Look inside yourself to see if you are forcing your will on others. Even self-will, if too unbrokered can cause negative outcomes for ones self. The mollifying aspect is that Venus is sextile Mars softening edges and inviting you to work together for common cause. Venus is in Virgo which helps ground tension. Venus in Virgo has a tendency to be hyper critical, so watch your mind.

A Mandalorian and a Jedi? They’ll never see it coming.~ The Mandalorian

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Thinking on your feet.

The Moon is conjunct Mercury speeding up your thinking and your responses, and from one moment to the next you are able to change in response to changing circumstances. Mars has moved into Scorpio, it’s second home, the other being the sign of Aries. Penetrating insight and in-depth research is possible, and so is harboring grudges. Soooo….seek the higher octave of Scorpio in your actions. If you harness your will to the wish to be of benefit to all beings, everything changes. Grudges subside and dissolve and learning to forgive becomes a sign of one’s humanity.

Whoever degrades another degrades me, And whatever is done or said returns at last to me.~ Walt Whitman

9/21/2025 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: Social challenges to Social Fulfillment

There is a Yod today, with Venus at the apex. It includes Neptune, Saturn and Pluto. For some this will highlight alienation from others, but there is an opportunity to be extremely in tune with others as well. The Neptune and Saturn conjunction continues to cause depression and anxiety. Be aware that things are not as gloomy as they seem. Ultimately we have the potential to unite the mystical with the worldly/practical.

To me, compassion is not a feeling at all. It is not an emotion. It is logical. It is meaningful. ~Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo

9/20/2025 Saturday. by Jampal

Theme: Deep Thinking

We have one more day to take advantage of the grand air trine with Mercury, Uranus and Pluto. We can find deep answers to whatever has been puzzling us. Flashes of insight are to be expected. And it is a time to look towards others to aid in the process. This energy also favors social gatherings. The Moon, Venus and the Sun continue in the practical sign of Virgo. Cleaning and organizing are bolstered for a couple more days.

A shark could swim faster than me, but I could probably run faster than the shark. So in a triathlon it would all come down to who is the better cyclist. ~Deep Thoughts

9/19/2025 Friday by Jampal

Theme: Social

There is some nice energy today, as he Moon unites with Venus, and Mercury is in the social sign of Libra. This is a good day for group gatherings. Just beware of overindulgence. There is also potential to gain some deep understandings due to a grand trine with Mercury, Pluto and Uranus. This is an opportunity for deep change. Don’t let it slip by.

Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values. ~H H the Dalai Lama

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Differences

With the Sun in Virgo and the Moon in Leo different energies take you in different directions today. You can have one eye on the practical and the doable and the other on how you can bring lightness, joy and play into your life. Leo energy is a protector energy so it’s timely to ask how you are emotionally protecting yourself and others. Mars in Libra is adjudicating conflicts more harmoniously right now – and seeing both sides of the coin.

The term ‘ordinary mind’ is the most immediate and accurate term to describe the nature of mind.~ Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Serious thinking

Mercury is directly opposite Saturn today giving you quite literally pause for thought. Are there details that you need to pay more attention to; have you missed a detail? With the Sun and Mercury in Virgo you’d be forgiven for getting down in the weeds but too narrow a focus can prevent you from seeing solutions. The Moon is in Leo for the next couple of days meaning emotions are more heartfelt, yet also fiery. One aspect of Leo energy is finding joy. How will you find joy today in the face of challenges?

It’s not wise to upset a Wookiee.~Hans Solo