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May 26, 2018
26 May 2018

June 2018

ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
You are going to be very insightful.  You have Neptune in Aries with good aspects first to Venus and later to Mercury.  That means in the first weeks you are insightful about love and altruism.  In the last weeks you have a perceptive intelligence.  Both those effects are because of good aspects with Neptune.  Essentially you will be successful in whatever you undertake.

All Buddhists with an Aries Sun can consider being active and in the world.  Motivate clearly each morning, don’t rush your meditation and all should go well.  You are slightly inclined to be too excited to get out there and be distracted.

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
You have good aspects between Uranus (in your sign) and Saturn.  This blesses you with a clear sense of character.  Anytime those two planets are aspected they favor a feeling of independence with confidence.  Thus, I refer to them as a good support for having a dynamic character during their transits.  This will last all month.  Do what is at hand, a good Taurus trait and avoid idle speculation.

All Buddhists with a Taurus Sun should do what is required of them.  As the Zen proverb says, “Carry water, chop wood.”  Be present to whatever manifests.  What more need be said?

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
Happy Birthday.  Make sure you send a present to your parents.  They are the ones who gave you this rebirth and so it is important to celebrate their gift.   This month is going to go well.  That is from the astrological point of view.  You are intelligent and present.  The Sun and Mercury are together with a good aspect from Mars.  The Sun and Mercury together (for the first week) gives you a good intellectual appreciation of live.  That transit of the Sun and Mars from June 1st onwards stimulates you to move on important issues.  Make sure the issues you focus on create a positive impact.  You could end up being pushy if you are not careful.

All Buddhists with a Gemini Sun can start the month with a clear mind that sets one’s motive.  Once that is established move your energy over to fully engaging that intention.  You will exude authority, conviction and determination.  Just be mindful not to be overbearing.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
Happy Birthday.  Make sure you send a present to your parents.  They are the ones who gave you this rebirth and so it is important celebrate their gift.  Venus is in your sign and stimulates an attitude of grace and harmony for most of the month.  Neptune is also well positioned, and so spiritual insights are available.  This continues with Mercury entering Cancer in the last two weeks.  It also is well aspected to Neptune, giving you an insightful mind.

All Cancer Buddhists can do whatever they set their sights on.  Nothing hinders your success, so use that energy skillfully.  Strive to benefit not only yourself but the world and others around you.

LEO (July 23 – August 22)
You will have Venus in Leo from the 2nd week onwards.  What may complicate your affection is impulsiveness.  The middle of the month has a strong aspect Uranus and Jupiter.  These three planets will stimulate desires, strong impulsive desires.  Remember, pursuing pleasure is not a cause of happiness.  A peaceful mind gives more satisfaction that chasing happiness.  Use these transits to be affectionate, not needy for pleasure.

All Buddhist with a Leo Sun are powerful beings.  Radiate the warmth you internally possess, but don’t use it to seduce others.  Just be a bright light to people that need a hug and support.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
You have the Neptune, the Sun, Venus and Mercury effecting your sun sign from a distance.  This is an excellent aspect if you do regular meditation on Bodhicitta and Guru Yoga.  Neptune aspects stimulate deep insights and the Sun, Venus and Mercury aspects stimulates intelligent devotion.  Dedicate those feelings toward the path to enlightenment.

All Virgo Buddhists might want to read the biographies of the great masters of the past.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
You are void of planets.  Of course, you and the planets were always empty of inherent existence, but this month you have a double emptiness.  No self-existent nature and no planets!  What works to your advantage are 5 planets, the Sun, Mercury, Venus Mars and Neptune all harmoniously positioned.  This tends to translate into success in action  Just remember to use your intelligence in the decisions you make.  Astrology is only an influence, not the creator of situations.

Libra Buddhists need only be mindful of reckless actions undertaken without forethought.  Whatever you do has potential for success, just go slowly and double-check your motivation occasionally.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
Jupiter is in Scorpio and well positioned to Neptune, Venus and Mercury.  The aspect to Neptune is for the whole month.  That stimulates idealism.  The aspect of Venus will apply for the first weeks of June and then Mercury for the last weeks.  Jupiter gives you optimism and the Venus and Mercury aspects stimulate affection and intelligence respectively.  Basically, the whole month should be fine from the astrological point of view.  Just exercise common sense in the decisions you make.

Scorpio Buddhists need only be mindful of their decisions.  Watch your dreams, they may be interesting.  Neptune benefits your dream life and idealism.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
You have no planets directly in your Sun sign but the Sun and Mercury move in opposition to Sagittarius.  This can make you intellectually agitated.  If that happens, just calm down, move your attention to your breathing and release the confusion.   A good sense of calm abiding (Shamata) will always help dispel confusion. This agitation is slightly increased by a square aspect to Neptune.  All of this will dissipate quickly in the second week of June.

Sagittarius Buddhists will be far sighted and imaginative, they just have to temper that with common sense and peacefulness.  Astrology can be useful, even the difficult aspects.  It just depends on your wisdom and compassion.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

You have a quiet beginning to the month with Saturn moving slowly in Capricorn.  In the third week though the Sun will move into opposition to Saturn.  During all this time Saturn is moving retrograde.  That means contemplative meditations are the best for you.  Saturn likes stable situations and it is introspective.  The aspects with the Sun and the retrograde movement of Saturn all are excellent influences for quiet meditation.  Reflect on the meditations of the Gradual Path to Enlightenment.  They are presented to help you have a good life, without excess delusions.

Capricorn Buddhists are normally detached.  This month is a good time to stop and really think about the meaning of your life.  Don’t be judgmental of yourself or others, just be the quiet observer of the nature of things.  Draw positive insight from those meditations.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
Mars, with good aspects from Mercury and the Sun stimulate Aquarius to new levels of enthusiasm.  This applies for the first week of June.  The third week things change, and you start feeling the desire for pleasure.  That is because Venus moves opposite Mars and Aquarius.  You will find yourself excited with sensual possibilities.  Make sure what you desire does not cause harm to yourself or others.  Maintain a good sense of morality and you will not have any problems.

Aquarius Buddhists have an excellent social conscience.  Sit back and gain a greater vision of what society currently is offering you.  Intelligent insights can be gained in the first week of June.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
You are void of planets.  Of course, you and the planets were always empty of inherent existence, but this month you have a double emptiness.  No self-existent nature and no planets!  What works to your advantage are three planets, Jupiter, Saturn and Venus. Jupiter and Saturn are a steady support for you all month.  Venus will just add to that influence in the last week of June.  Basically, be a nice person and have confidence in what you do.  Rely on your Bodhicitta motivation to move you in the right directions.

Pisces Buddhists are sensitive individuals.  The aspects are good for you this month.  Don’t worry about the things.  Just move quietly and with confidence.  That is the best.

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May 1, 2018
01 May 2018

May 2018

 

ARIES (March 21 – April 19)

This month is wonderful.  Uranus is finally leaving Aries after several years of possible turmoil or sudden changes.  If for example you got divorced in 2017, life should be calmer for 2018.  Mercury is transiting through Aries quickly, bestowing intelligence and communication skills.  So look forward to a sense of liberation from confusion with a clear mind understanding it all.

Aries Buddhists love to be motivators.  For this month just double check your motivation.  Does it benefit both you and others in a positive manner?  That is always a good question to ask.

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month is your birthday month.  Don’t forget to thank your mother and father for giving you this rebirth.  Even if they were not there for you all the time, still they gave you an opportunity to work out your bad karma and accumulate good karma.  The first weeks are good as the Sun is supportively aspected by Pluto and Saturn.  This gives you sincerity and wisdom.  The third week is good for communication and study as Mercury moves forward in the sign of Taurus.

Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical.  This month show your positive qualities and then share your positive ideas.  That’s all anyone could ask of a practitioner.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month is your birthday month.  Don’t forget to thank your mother and father for giving you this rebirth.  Even if they were not there for you all the time, still they gave you an opportunity to work out your bad karma and accumulate good karma.  This month not much is happening.  You have only Venus directly in your sign and so love and affection are available for you.  Neptune will square Venus in the second week and that can mean your feelings will play an imaginative role in your decisions.  Cultivate positive feelings like Bodhicitta and you will utilize the influence constructively.  If you are not aware of your feelings then you may be agitated.   Be mindful and work with your feelings in positive ways.

Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet.  This month feelings run strong and so your mind must work effectively with an element where the intellect normally does not go.  Be intelligent but also be aware feelings are sometimes stronger than your intellect.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month the first week is quiet and then Venus will enter your sign and run opposite Saturn and Pluto, plus being square to your midheaven.  That means your sensual feelings will be very strong for the most of May.  Remember that planets are merely environmental influences and you still need to be motivated and have confidence, especially with this type of energy.   So be careful of your desires, they may be stronger than usual.  Don’t get mislead by them.

Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings.  This month you could be a powerhouse of benefit.  The power is there, you have lots of feelings, just motivate correctly and everything should be fine.

LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month there are some distant things that bother you.  Mars is opposite Leo and Uranus squares both of them.  That means lots of energy for the whole month.  This could make you feel something could go wrong.  That is because you are creating negative images.  You could also have good execution of activities if you organize yourself in a positive manner.  Therefore, use your meditation to bring out the positive aspect of Mars and Uranus with contemplation and quietude.

Leo Buddhists like to be motivators.  This month don’t push for success, be thoughtful and prudent.  Those qualities benefit you well.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)

This month is good with positive aspects from Jupiter and Neptune.  I would recommend meditations of love, compassion and the altruistic attitude of Bodhicitta.  Those feelings and thoughts will be very easy for you.  What can help you expand that energy is the beneficial aspect in the last ten days of May with the Sun.  The world is a dynamic place and you have positive dynamics, so do something constructive this month.

Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner.  This month your energy needs good management skills.  Be mindful to not be so courageous that you hurt yourself.  Always balance decisions with good wisdom.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month is a quiet time.  There are 10 planets in our solar system to consider but for Libra all are at odd angles and so just slightly distracting.  Mercury will run quickly opposite Libra for the first week, bestowing wisdom and intelligence.  Uranus will also finally leave Aries and stop being opposite your sign and causing confusion.  Be clear minded and do whatever seems right and there should be no problem.

Libra Buddhists keep life in balance.  This month just mind your own business and do whatever works easily for you.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month is wonderful.  The Sun and Mercury work in harmonious aspects to make things powerful and effective.  This is complimented by good aspects from Saturn and Pluto.  Granted you must have a good attitude to utilize these aspects.  Planets are merely environmental influences and you still need to be motivated and have confidence, especially with this type of energy.   The position of the Sun and Mercury can help you think about things more deeply.  Work with your contemplative meditations and all should be successful.

Scorpio Buddhists are passionate.  This month do not allow many tasks to present themselves.  You do not have the capacity to accomplish many things. Limit yourself to small ideas.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month you have Venus running in opposition to Sagittarius.  Thus it is good to avoid chasing desires and confusing yourself.  Better is to meditate on the Four Immeasurables, especially “May all Sentient Beings have Happiness and its causes.”  That would be an excellent meditation to practice this month and of course generally all the time.  It is the meditation of love and Venus can stimulate your affection for all.

Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals.  This month organize your goals and remember that motivation for the rest of the month.  If you forget your motive you may become emotionally confused.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

Feelings are still important as Pluto is in your sign for ages to come.  This month starts with a nice mix of intelligence.  That is because the Sun and Mercury are well aspected to Pluto and Saturn.  The month ends with Venus opposite Pluto and Saturn, thus causing some confusion.  Know that only focusing on feelings is not beneficial but you can save yourself from extra stress by using your mindfulness to maintain your peace of mind.

Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions.  This time it is good to act on your decisions.  Don’t wait as the good energy will depart soon.  Remember impermanence and don’t postpone things.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month Mars will enter Aquarius and bestow strength and power.  Bodhisattvas can use that to accomplish great tasks.  The last days of May will see the Sun come well aspected to Mars and this increases your abilities.  Success relies on clear-mindedness.  Don’t let delusions mess your life up.   The final decisions are always yours to make, rely on your wisdom and compassion.

Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings.  This month keep an eye on your distracting thoughts and you will not have any problems.  If you are forgetful you will find you lose focus and waste a lot of energy and time.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month will be a strong for you.  Neptune in Pisces will have support from Jupiter in Scorpio.  It is a very good month to do altruistic meditations on love and compassion for all.  Bodhicitta is the heart of all Buddhist practices.  Jupiter’s influence can be increased if you use Bodhicitta in all your motivations.  Positive thoughts are the nature of Bodhicitta, so rely on them in all situations.

Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective.  This month be reflective.  Do spend some time thinking about what you want to do first though as that saves time and energy.

 

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March 30, 2018
30 Mar 2018

April 2018

ARIES (March 21 – April 19)

The month is your birthday month.  Happy birthday.  Remember to send a special gift to your parents.  They were the ones to give you the rebirth and they deserve thanks.  If they have passed away then say prayers for their happiness in whatever future rebirth they have taken.  The month starts with your Sun square Saturn and Mars, so be careful of overreacting to situations.  Mercury is running retrograde for the first part of April and this will effect the way you think about things.  Thus, the first ten days of April, be mindful of your actions and decisions.  This changes by the tenth of the month.  The Sun, Mercury and Uranus will all be in Aries moving forward and so your mind will be full of good energy.  Enjoy it.

Aries Buddhists love to be motivators.  Your energy is a intense at the start of the month, so practice patience.  After the first week then be open and friendly to everyone.  You have great astrology for the next few weeks.

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month is your birthday month.  Happy birthday.  Remember to send a special gift to your parents.  They were the ones to give you the rebirth and they deserve thanks.  If they have passed away then say prayers for their happiness in whatever future rebirth they have taken.  This month things are quieter.  Your sign has Venus for all the month and the Sun enters by the 20th of April.  Venus will give you a nice feeling of warmth and love.  It is well aspected by Saturn and Mars at the beginning of the month, giving strength to that affection.  A good time for altruistic meditations and being generous.

Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical.  You can do anything positive this month that you like.  There are no problems except the ones you make for yourself by not being mindful.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month starts with no direct influences.  What is beneficial is the Sun, Mercury and the Uranus are well aspected to your Sun sign.  Therefore, although there are no major aspects of influence there are secondary ones that help you along the way.  Mercury is retrograde for part of April and this can effect your thinking process.  Mercury turns direct (forward moving) by the middle of the month and that pressure is removed.

Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet.  This month look for help from your friends.  The Buddhist idea of interdependence applies to relationships as much as too material phenomena.  Use your wisdom awareness to increase good relationships.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month be careful of being frustrated and judgmental.  Mars and Saturn are moving in opposition to Cancer all month.  The first ten days will also have the Sun and Mercury in Aries squaring your sign.  That complicates things with mental wandering.  After the twentieth these stressful aspects will diminish.  So be prepared for a bumpy ride for the start of the month.  If you have good intentions and mindfulness things will be fine.  Just be mindful of what you are about to start and make sure it is virtuous.

Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings.  This month has more to do with intense feelings.  You are steadfast but use your wisdom to decide what is proper and what is improper.  Act with mindful compassion.

LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month Leo is empty of direct placements of planets.  You do have the Sun, Uranus and Mercury helping you from a distance.  The month ends with changes and your intelligence will guide your actions.  Mercury will move forward in Aries and inspire you.  Motivate carefully to ensure the best of the astrological influences support you.

Leo Buddhists like to be motivators.  This month you sit with doubts for a week before things come clear.  What becomes clear for you after that is a dynamic sense of intelligence, so be skilful how you express it.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)

This month Saturn, Mars and Venus all support Virgo from a distance.  The effect is strongest in the first two weeks.  Saturn has a bad reputation for being repressive but for a Buddhist, Saturn gives great meditative inspiration.  Be contemplative and insights will arise for you.  Spend time each day reflecting on what is important to your life’s ambitions.

Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner.  This month you have everything in order.  Be peaceful with yourself and don’t apply too many rules to what you want to do.  Have a motivation of compassion and your actions will be beneficial.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month you may feel a little stretched between one place and another.  The Sun, Mercury and Uranus all sit in opposition to your sign and that makes you agitated.  Be mindfully peaceful and then your intelligence and faith will work to your advantage.  The month ends with Mercury benefiting you in its aspect to your Sun sign.

Libra Buddhists keep life in balance.  This month be peaceful but with the added qualification of using your intelligence to motivate positively.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month things settle down.  You have good support from Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Venus.  Jupiter is in your Sun sign and that gives you enthusiasm.  The other planets are all at a distance but well aspected, especially Venus, which increases love and affection.  That means the power of enthusiastic love is available for you.  Be motivated to be of benefit to the world and things will be excellent.

Scorpio Buddhists are passionate.  This month you are decisive.  That is great if you have not been taking control of your life and decisions.  Be more specific about what positive actions and directions you wish to move in.  Decisiveness must be balanced with sensitivity or you can be overbearing.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month is quiet from the astrological point of view.  No planets are strongly aspected.  What is beneficial is Uranus, Mercury and the Sun are well aspected to your Sun sign.  Therefore, although there are no major aspects of influence there are secondary ones that help you along the way.  Astrology only influences you in the environments you create by your decisions.  Make good decisions and life will go well.

Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals.  This month your inspiration may come from your friends.  Enjoy their company and if they suggest positive activities then join in.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

This month the Sun is transiting square to Saturn and Mars in your sign.  That can mean some sense of frustration on a personal level.  Just be mindful of your personal ambitions and point of view.  Your perspective is only one point of view amongst many.  Don’t be too ambitious about your personal objectives and you will feel much better.

Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions.  This time be peaceful with yourself.  Don’t argue inside your head about what is happening around you.  No one can control samsara, not even the Buddhas.  They just control themselves and all else is controlled because of that.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month starts with no direct influences.  What is beneficial is the Sun, Mercury and the Uranus are well aspected to your Sun sign.  Therefore, although there are no major aspects of influence there are secondary ones that help you along the way.  Mercury is retrograde for part of April and this can effect your thinking process.  Mercury turns direct (forward moving) by the middle of the month and that pressure is removed.

Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings.  This month meditation is best for you.  Do it regularly each morning and evening.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month you are still a spiritual and visionary center for the universe.  The month starts with you having a good contemplative nature.  That is because Saturn and Mars are well aspected to your sign and Neptune.  After the tenth of the month your meditations should become excellent with many enthusiastic realizations.  Enjoy the time as it is impermanent and will pass quickly.

Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective.  This month be peaceful for a week and then let your decisions manifest from you in a natural manner.  You will be powerful without even trying as the month closes, so let it develop without attempting to control it.

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February 25, 2018
25 Feb 2018

March 2018

ARIES (March 21 – April 19)

This month starts with Uranus positioned in Aries with a good aspect to Mars.  That translates into excellent energy to accomplish tasks.  The last two weeks of March then have Mercury and Venus conjunct to Uranus.  That increases pleasure and intellect.  The month should be enjoyable, at least from the point of view of astrology.  Enjoy yourself, later this month it is your birthday.

Aries Buddhists love to be motivators.  This month starts with energy and finishes with love, compassion and wisdom.

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
There are no planets in Taurus and so there are no direct influences.  The Sun, Neptune, Pluto and Saturn are well positioned to your birth sign and this can give you an added boast of energy.  This will particularly apply from the fifth till the fourteenth of the month.  Do something exciting, it matches the aspects at that time.

Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical.  This month basically do any positive action you wish to accomplish.  There are no problems except the ones you make for yourself by not being mindful.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month is good as Mars and Uranus are well positioned to your sun sign.  That means you have energy to accomplish tasks.  If there is a special task you wish to accomplish, work more enthusiastically in the first weeks of March.  This blessing will not last long.

Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet.  This month your mind is active for the start of the month.  Do calm abiding meditations.  Mid-month you will start to express your ideas and feelings well.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month is beneficial for contemplative meditations.  Saturn and Pluto are opposite Cancer, this stimulates a reflective state of mind.  If it is mixed with meditations of confidence in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha then a strong sense of stability will arise within you.

Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings.  This month it is not feelings, it is contemplative meditations.  One still needs to be mindful of what one does but it is not to the dwell on unproductive feelings.

LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month is good for many activities.  There are no planets directly in Leo but Mars and Uranus start the month for Leo with inspiration and energy.  The month finishes with great support from the Sun, Venus, Mercury and continued support from Uranus and Mars.  Provided you make good decisions, all should go well.

Leo Buddhists like to be motivators.  This month practice mindfulness in all actions.  Cultivate awareness that benefits both you and others in your environment.  An enlightened motivation guarantees success, even if there is failure in some actions.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)

This month starts with the Sun, Neptune, Mercury and Venus opposite to Virgo.  The stimulation will be short lived as these all move forward and out of aspect.  Therefore, start the month with brilliance and then relax and enjoy the activities you initiated.  All month Neptune and Saturn will continue to support imagination and contemplativeness.

Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner.  This month be mindful of your enthusiasm, it could make too much work for you.  If you manage the energy then you will feel happy as the month closes.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month starts with good support from Mars and Uranus.  That brings enthusiasm and spontaneity to your actions.  The month closes with the Sun, Mercury and Venus all opposite Libra and that stimulates strong activity.  Be mindful of your actions and the influence will not be agitating.  Astrology only influences you, you are the creator of the situations you put yourself in.

Libra Buddhists keep life in balance.  This month be mindful.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month Jupiter will continue to give you great enthusiasm.  The Sun, Mercury and Venus will be added to this, but only for the first week of March.  Do something exciting, it matches the beneficial aspects at that time.  Always practice mindfulness in the decisions you make.  Your awareness, wisdom and compassion are the real factors that create your life.

Scorpio Buddhists are passionate.  This month you can do whatever you please.  Your enthusiasm will increase on the dates I mention above, so have some good plans for that time.  That is an intelligent way to use astrological influences.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
Mars is moving slowly forward in Sagittarius all month.  It is well positioned to Uranus to give you a nice sense of spontaneity.   The month starts with agitation as the Sun will move square to Mars.  You may feel frustrated.  This will change as the month ends though with better aspects from the Sun, Mercury and Venus.  Just be mindful of what you are doing and you will avoid problems.

Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals.  This month be mindful and happy.  Recognize how to use your wisdom to deal effectively with emotions.  Every moment has the opportunity of awakening to new realizations.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

This month has Saturn and Pluto in your sign.  It is a good time to review your activities.  The month starts quietly enough but by the second week Mercury and Venus will square Pluto and in the third week the Sun will square Saturn.  Don’t worry, there are many other things also stimulating you.  Always use your awareness, wisdom and compassion when you make a decision and then all influences, even astrology, come under your control.

Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions.  This time meditate on the direction you are moving in.  Checkup, do you deeply believe in what you are doing?  Try to find good reasons for what you are doing.  Have faith in yourself.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month is good for many activities.  There are no planets directly in Aquarius, but Mars and Uranus start the month for your sign with inspiration and energy.  The month finishes with great support from the Sun, Venus, Mercury and continued support from Uranus and Mars.  Provided you make good decisions, all should go well.

Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings.  This month do things that have importance and need your attention.  There are supportive aspects to help you have success.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month is the birthday month.  You are full of energy as the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Neptune are all together in Pisces.  The start of the month has the Sun conjunct Neptune, great influence for dreams and altruism.  If you ever wanted to do something outrageous, this is the time it inspires you.  Just make sure whatever you do does not hurt others.

Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective.  This month enjoy the party and be full of love.  Love and compassion are always good things to wear at any gathering.

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February 2, 2018
02 Feb 2018

February 2018

ARIES (March 21 – April 19)

This month Uranus is still in Aries.  Therefore, I would be open minded for new and different things to happen.  Uranus is always a stimulating planet and if one has a rigid attitude then Uranus can be disruptive.   If one is open to change then Uranus is a blessing as it stimulates totally new perspectives on existing situations.

Aries Buddhists love to be motivators.  This month cultivate good relationships.  Meditations on love and compassion are excellent supports to the development of personal good qualities and good friendships.

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month you have a quiet start to the month and then things get exciting.  Jupiter and Neptune are well aspected to Taurus all of the month.  This is good for intuitive restructuring of things.  The main stimulations for you comes after the 10th of February as Jupiter, Venus, the Sun and Mercury all start blessing you.  That means you are supported from a distance by very constructive astrological aspects. Do whatever seems appropriate, you have the blessings to accomplish a lot.

Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical.  This month be present to what transpires in your immediate environment.  Speculation can be useful as it opens the door new ideas.  Be present, enthusiastic and compassionate.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month things are basically good.  The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars and Uranus all support you from a distance.  These are secondary influences to help you be happy and intelligent.  Astrology is just an influence like the weather.  This means right now the conditions are good but you have to be aware of unexpected showers from other aspects of influence in your life.  That would be a realistic view of things.

Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet.  This month be friendly and inspirational.  Gemini has a strong intellectual capacity so be mindful of your speech and be supportive verbally of others.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month everything seems related to deep feelings.   This is very good for Guru Yoga practices and faith.  The reason is Pluto is opposite Cancer but well aspected to Jupiter all the month of February.  Therefore, Jupiter’s good energy elevates the deep feelings that stimulate you from Pluto’s opposition.  This will be increased from the 10th of February onward as Venus, Mercury, the Sun and Neptune will come into a positive aspect to Cancer.

Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings.  This month be reflective emotionally.  Do meditations that increase your faith.  A good month to be mindful of the blessings of having a Guru.

LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month you might have an enlightening moment in the first three weeks.  The Sun, Venus and Mercury are conjunct and in opposition to your sign.  That is great for profound insights provided you are not materialistically focused.  This aspect could cause materialists to be confused and full of doubts.  People with a spiritual vision will see the expanse of the sky as never before.  It only lasts for the two weeks and so keep your spiritual eyes open.

Leo Buddhists like to be motivators.  This month look at the world with the eyes of a yogi/yogini.  Keep your vision on the grand scheme of things, not the little details.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)

This month life is lively with Neptune, Venus, the Sun and Mercury are running in opposition to your sign.  This effect is increased after the second week of February.  Be more mindful at that time.  Expect life to be full and unpredictable.  If you are open-minded then you may find yourself excited with the progression of events.  If you have a defensive attitude and are closed-minded then life might be unsettling.  Be mindful of yourself as that is the best protection.

Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner.  This month you are running on intuition.  Keep an eye on your ethical conduct.  If you do something negative remember guilt is a double negative (you did something hurtful and you feel bad about yourself) whereas regret sees the problem as negative and helps you avoid repeating them in the future.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month life seems bearable.  Uranus sits opposite Libra but has no negative aspects.  Uranus is moving forward swiftly at this time.  Be happy and share good feelings.  You have an enthusiastic stimulation that will help you utilize your time to accomplish positive activities.

Libra Buddhists keep life in balance.  This month life is good as you have a meditative nature.  Do actions that benefit your neighborhood and community.  Buddhists should express their positive qualities and influence the world constructively and this month is good for that.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month Jupiter runs in Scorpio and is well aspected to Pluto.  The Sun, Venus and Mercury sit square your sign for a short time in the first ten days of February and that might make you a little confused.  Midmonth your ability to speak and express affection are strong, so focus on being friendly and all should go well.  As Atisha the great Indian saint says, “All suffering can be laid on the doorstep of self-cherishing.”   Don’t focus on yourself, instead be aware of others and help them.

Scorpio Buddhists are passionate.  This month be careful of confusion in the first week.  You are prone to creating an illusion about yourself.  Remember samsara is an illusion too, so don’t worry as everything you do is just relative to the moment and has no ultimately permanence.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month should go well for you.  Mars is in Sagittarius and the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Neptune and Uranus all support you from a distance.  These are secondary influences to help you be happy and intelligent.  Astrology is just an influence like the weather.  This means right now the conditions are good, but you have to be aware of unexpected showers from other aspects of influence in your life.  That would be a realistic view of things.

Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals.  This month your enthusiasm is running well.  Therefore, do positive things and be helpful to others.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

This month everything seems related to deep feelings.   This is very good for Guru Yoga practices and faith.  The reason is Pluto is in Capricorn and well aspected to Jupiter all the month of February.  Therefore, Jupiter’s good energy elevates the deep feelings that stimulate you from Pluto.  It is a good month to focus on faith, intelligent belief in what the Buddha taught.

Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions.  This month be mindful of what direction you choose to go in.  Faith plays a good role in your activities and so resonate with what you do and you will have a lot of power.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month you are the center of the universe.  First off it is your birthday!  Celebrate by phoning your mother and thanking her for the rebirth.  Even if you don’t get along with your mother, she still gave you the opportunity to meet the Dharma and work on your issues.  She deserves a hug from you or at least a prayer if she has passed on.  The Sun and Mercury are conjunct for the  first week of February.  This is increased with a beneficial aspect to Uranus.  You close the month with many dreams and altruistic ideas.  It is a good time to meditate and pray with a Bodhicitta motivation.

Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings.  This month universal responsibility is so obvious to you it is hard to understand why everyone is not working for social justice and human rights.  Be mindful of your speech, it is both a source of inspiration and also a weapon that inflames situations.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month you are the center of the universe.  First off it is your birthday!  Celebrate by phoning your mother and thanking her for the rebirth.  Even if you don’t get along with your mother, she still gave you the opportunity to meet the Dharma and work on your issues.  She deserves a hug from you or at least a prayer if she has passed on.  The month will inspire as never before.  Initially you don’t think anything special will happen this month but by mid-month all the rules of the game change.  Be prepared to become the catalyst of change.  Do it skillfully though.  Radical change upsets people, so implement change with grace and poise.

Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective.  This month you are inspired in love and words.  Write a poem, some prose or compose a dharma story.  You are happy, witty and intelligent, so enjoy the stimulation while it lasts.

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ARIES (March 21 – April 19)

This month Uranus is moving forward in Aries and so stimulating you to new horizons.  At the start of the month go slowly as Uranus is squared by the Sun, Venus, Mercury and Pluto.  As you move towards the end of month things will lighten up and other than maybe feeling a bit heavy with wintertime all will be good.  When I say go slowly in the first week I mean don’t be jumpy or agitated by the unexpected.  Be mindful and of good cheer.

Aries Buddhists love to be motivators.  This month do as I suggest above.  Of course, you should always be mindful and of good cheer.  That is what makes our lives meaningful.

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month is good for meditation.  The reason is the Sun and Venus will run square your Sun sign in the last weeks of January.  If you are thoughtful then life will be insightful.  If you are in a rush you may find many projects are done poorly.  The Sun Venus square makes desires intense, so just slow down and be mindful in each moment.

Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical.  This month be present to what transpires in your immediate environment.  Speculation and desires would not be useful as it opens the door to anxiety.  Be present and compassionate.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month you are prone to being excitable in the first week of January.  This is because Mercury will be opposite Gemini for a brief time.  Gemini and Mercury have a big relationship and an opposition stimulates errant thoughts.  To this is added a lot of imagination as Neptune will be square, so just be careful about fantasies you imagine.

Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet.  This month be mindful of what you are going to start as a project.  Match a situation with a proportionate amount of energy.  The first week you need to slow down on what you are doing.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month everything seems distracting.  The Sun, Venus, Mercury, Saturn and Pluto are opposite your Sun sign.  Therefore, patience is important.  Don’t try to solve your problems with arguments because of frustration.  Move with patient grace as things unfold.  It is a good time for contemplative meditations as Saturn and Mercury stimulate deep thought, even if they are opposite your Sun sign.

Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings.  This month you can be overly analytical and skeptical.  As everything seems to be an obstacle you need to remember, “No one controls samsara.  Life is unpredictable.”  This mantra will keep you balanced.

LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month is great for romantic inspiration in the last weeks of January.  Leo has the Sun and Venus positioned opposite to your Sun Sign.  The effect stimulates imaginative sensual thoughts.  Maybe write a poem or do something romantic with your partner.   Do it with a Bodhicitta motivation and it can be the cause of enlightenment for you both.

Leo Buddhists like to be motivators.  This month look at the world with the eyes of an artist.  Artists relate to the sensual world with the eyes, ears, nose, tongue and body.  So use form, sound, smell, taste and touch in your artistic expression.  Work creatively with good intention.  That is the life ambition of all bodhisattvas.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)

This month you are free of direct planets in you sign.  What you have from the position of your Sun sign is an opposition to Neptune.  That can mean you feel dreamy or spacious.  Slow down and check your motivation.  If you feel you are living in a dream, then the astrology is negatively influencing you.  If you have a broad-minded vision of life, then it is a positive effect.  Be mindful of how you are acting, and you will control this influence.

Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner.  This month practice mindfulness in each step and each breath.  That will keep you centered and out of trouble.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month there are no planets in your sign.  That does not mean there is nothing happening astrologically.  It means there are no strong positive effects influencing you.  Be peaceful and act in a graceful manner.  There are planets square your Sun Sign that could make you critical of others.  Compassionate mindfulness can eliminate that effect.  Grace is a natural Libra trait.

Libra Buddhists keep life in balance.  This month the main message is above for you to read.  The general message says it all.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month things seem to go well as Jupiter and Mars is in your sign right now.  Pluto and Mercury help you from a distance.  You are excitable in the first week of January as Mars and Jupiter are conjunct.  That makes you feel you can accomplish anything you wish.  This will quickly change as Mars moves forward to Sagittarius.  Jupiter will remain in Scorpio though for some time and that means enthusiasm pervades you.

Scorpio Buddhists are passionate.  This month you feel inspired in the first week.  Be mindful of the illusions samsara might create during this time.  Do things that are realistic and beneficial.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
Clear intellect stimulates you for the first week of the month.  Mercury is progressing quickly through Sagittarius.  The month it is good though as the Sun and Venus are coming well aspected Sagittarius, giving you happy feelings.  This can be useful as happiness gives you a flexible approach to life.  Therefore, practice meditations of Bodhicitta.  These meditations never let you down and the astrology is good during this time.  Just make sure you have positive intentions.

Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals.  This month your sensual feelings play a stronger role in your life.  Bodhisattvas use their emotional life skillfully.  Perhaps meditations on Guru Yoga or exchanging self and others would be beneficial?

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

This is the birthday month.  Offer thanks to your parents for giving you this rebirth.  They are the ones that really deserve the presents.  You would not have met the dharma or the great teachers if you did not have this body.  It is a good time to rejoice and offer thanks to all that support you.  This month the Sun, Venus, Saturn, Pluto and Mercury give you a brilliant mind and good feelings.  Share your good ideas and inspirations with others.  That is 50% of the planets available inspiring you.  It cannot get better than that.

Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions.  The time is good for you to be open hearted toward others.  Capricorns tend to be controlling.  This month give up control and just be a nice person with no special agenda.  Let the unexpected enter your life.  Magic is actually being open minded and seeing the interconnectedness of it all.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This is the birthday month.  Offer thanks to your parents for giving you this rebirth.  They are the ones that really deserve the presents.  You would not have met the dharma or the great teachers if you did not have this body.  It is a good time to rejoice and offer thanks to all that support you.  The month starts slowly as no planets are in your Sun sign.  That will quickly finish by month end as Venus and the Sun will enter Aquarius.  Use these good astrological transits to enhance your practice of altruism.  Those planets generate a sense of presence and affection.  This exists for the last weeks of the month.

Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings.  This month your Bodhicitta wisdom meditations are the focus. Don’t miss a day and you may be surprised with the new levels of love and wisdom are there for you by month’s end.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month has the usual message with Neptune in your sign for some years to come.  Neptune will give you lots of dreams and visions that will grow and grow.  This is because Jupiter and Mars run well aspected to Neptune.  That will make your feel like a million dollars provided you keep the situation under some control.  If you are mentally scattered, then illusions could get worse.  Astrology is only an influence, it is up to you to manage the situations you find yourself in.

Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective.  This month put a filter on your mind to stop illusions polluting you.  Any realization Neptune may stimulate is only as valuable as you can absorb it.  As Buddhists we don’t let others know we are gaining realizations verbally.  We just incorporate the realizations into daily action and express it in beneficial ways.

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November 2017

 

ARIES (March 21 – April 19)

This month you have a nice stable mind.  The reason is Saturn is well positioned to Uranus in Aries.  That means stable but original ways to thinking about things.  A flair of uniqueness.  Don’t expect that astrology is always playing a role in your life. You are influenced my many things on different levels but your awareness and wisdom always filter the situations.  Keep wisdom and mindfulness in good condition and your life is comfortable.  Be careful as the month ends as Mars will run opposite Uranus.  You still have a good aspect with Saturn, so just be mindful and all will be good.

 

Aries Buddhists love to be motivators. This month relax and work on your meditation without stressing about it.

 

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)

This month things could energizing.  The Sun and Jupiter are opposite Taurus.  That can mean you are pulled in many directions because of excitement.  Therefore, quietude meditation is excellent as it calms the hectic sense of exhilaration.  If you have an aggressive nature then be careful about rash choices.  You are inclined to fool yourself into thinking everything is okay.

 

Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical. This month just be mindful and make decisions slowly.  Control your impulsiveness with quietude and peace.

 

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)

This month your mind is a little scattered in the last 2 weeks.  Mercury will run in opposition and as you are already intellectually inclined, you could feel that there are just too many things to think about.  Slow down, do breathing meditation.  Just watch out for your mind jumping into overdrive.  At the end of the month Saturn and Mercury will come conjunct and that may help deeply analytical reflections.

 

Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. This month stop thinking about things and meditate. Don’t jump around too much, be peacefully and thoughtful.

 

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)

This month life seems stressful.  You have Pluto opposite your sign and Mars coming in square to that.  What that means is your feelings are complicated.  It is not easy to come to emotional peace.  You might feel this is not the case but if you check up you may find you are just being close minded and not recognizing what is going on.  I would recommend meditations of empathetic compassion for all.  This softens Mars’s impact on you and gives a good context for emotional responsiveness.

 

Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month the feelings could be confusing.  Therefore, mix whatever arises with Bodhicitta and recognize we are all in samsara.  Your compassion will give you context.

 

LEO (July 23 – August 22)

This month you are confident but prone to feeling obstructed.  Leo is strongly connected with the Sun, Jupiter and finally Venus, but all in square aspects.  That means slow down and do things in a logical manner while being mindful of rash impulsiveness.  Come midmonth Venus will start to stimulate your desires.  If you are ambitious then you may feel frustrated.  Therefore, keep your nose to the grindstone of good mindfulness.

 

Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This month just stay home and rake the leaves.

 

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)

This month maintain your cool and just meditate peacefully.  Neptune is well aspected by Jupiter, the Sun and finally Venus.  These are all nice aspects and so enthusiasm and love stimulate you.  Bring Bodhicitta to your actions and all will go very well.  Meditate on the Mind Transformation texts like 37 Practices of all Buddha’s Children.

Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month just pray and meditate.  It is a peaceful time to offer good prayers and intentions to the universe.

 

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)

This month things have calmed down.  Birthday is over and everyone has moved on to the fall season and thanksgiving.  The big event is Venus will be opposite Uranus for the first week and then Mars opposite Uranus for the last week of November.  You will feel playful at first and then reckless.  If you have a good attitude this can mean limitless love changing into the fierce mind of a Bodhisattva.

 

Libra Buddhists like to keep things in balance.  Therefore, slow down and reflect on the meaning of your life.  Balance activity with clear motivations.  Balance meditation with a calm introspectiveness.

 

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)

This is the birthday month and the Sun, Jupiter and Mercury are stimulating you. It is energetic and intellectual stimulation. Go slowly as you have ample energy to draw on. Going slowly just ensures actions and thoughts are done skillfully. As this is your birthday month, don’t forget to send a card to your parents to thank them for this rebirth. If they have passed away then do a meditation in deep appreciation of this rebirth.

 

Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. This month you are energetically passionate so manifest it skillfully. Give happiness to others, that is the passion of Bodhicitta and that also brings you much greater personal satisfaction.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)

This month offers astrological stimulation to have profound thoughts.  The reason is Saturn is well aspected by Uranus and Venus.  That is excellent for deep conviction with a sprinkling of affection.  Don’t expect that astrology is always playing a role in your life. You are influenced my many things on different levels but your awareness and wisdom always filters the situations.  Keep wisdom and mindfulness in good condition and your life is comfortable.  As this is your birthday month, don’t forget to send a card to your parents to thank them for this rebirth. If they have passed away then do a meditation in deep appreciation of this rebirth.

 

Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. This month slow down and relax. A mind with few thoughts is often a mind with contentment.

 

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

This month you will feel deep feelings are important.  Pluto is in your Sun Sign and will be here for many years to come.  It is good to organize one’s deeper feelings so they benefit you.  I would recommend meditations of Bodhicitta as that is always the best motivation.  If you do something, don’t just do it for yourself, do it so it benefits many.  Bodhicitta is like the feeling of a mother for her children.  She wishes to benefit them all equally.

 

Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. This month focus on expressing love and compassion.  Reflection is good but loving action is beneficial too.

 

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)

This month you only have aspects coming from other signs.  You are prone to feeling obstructed.  Aquarius is strongly connected with the Sun, Jupiter and finally Venus, but all in square aspects.  That means slow down and do things in a logical manner while being mindful of rash impulsiveness.  Come midmonth Venus will start to stimulate your desires.  If you are ambitious then you may feel frustrated.  Therefore, keep your nose to the grindstone of good mindfulness.

 

Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month put more emphasis on meditation and peacefulness.  It will help you manage your social commitments.

 

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)

This month you feel free and spacious.  The Sun and Jupiter will run well aspected to Neptune for most of the month, first the Sun, then Jupiter and finally Venus.  For this reason the last two weeks shift to feelings of love and affection.  Be supportive of others as you have good altruistic feelings.  Enjoy yourself, you have nice astrological support.

 

Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective. This month your sensitivity is excellent. Have fun and be friendly to all.

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October 2017

ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
Things are getting more lively for you.  The Sun runs in opposition, thus stimulating you to search for things to do.  The effect can be distracting, as it is an opposition.  To this is added Mercury in opposition, stimulating errant thoughts.  That often makes one ask many questions and mental agitation.  All in all, feel the urge to act but be mindful of how the energy is being presented.  As the month ends Uranus will be opposite the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter, making the agitation even stronger.  Remember, it is just an influence, you can control yourself if you wish to.

Aries Buddhists are motivators.  This month may appear busy, so practice equanimity regarding the outcome of your actions.  Use the Buddhist axiom, “To the best of my ability cause no harm, to the best of my ability be of benefit.”

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
You have quite a sensual energy this month.  A positive attitude can make you playful and fun loving.  A bad attitude promotes ego-centric activity that wants self-gratification.  Essentially Mars and Venus are well aspected to Taurus in the first two weeks.  Desires seem far away and yet so tantalizing.  Be positive and loving with others, the aspects are good.

Taurus Buddhists can reflect on the above comment about affection and see if they can share the pleasures with others.  Bodhisattva practitioners can utilize sensuality in daily activity if they have a stable altruistic attitude.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
Self-confidence continues to run high.  Saturn gives you a solid pragmatic view with a square aspect from Virgo to Mars and Venus.  The first two weeks of the month your mind May feel frustrated and unfulfilled.  As a Buddhist this aspect is useful, as it helps us appreciate Samsara is unreliable.  Buddhists are contemplative and Saturn benefits from that approach to life.  It brings out the wisdom that Saturn offers.

Gemini Buddhists should put their books aside and just meditate this month.  Study could promote debate and then arguments.  Gemini’s love to study, so this is the month to go “non-conceptual.”

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
You have great energy at the start of the month as Mars and Venus are well aspected to Cancer.  That is complicated by a square by the Sun and Mercury, which means mental confusion.  Be careful what pleasures you seek.  All this changes in the last weeks as the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter come beneficially aspected to Cancer.  So be mindful in the first weeks and be expressive of good will in the last weeks.

Cancer Buddhists might consider observing the play of Samsara this month.  Sometimes things go poorly and sometimes they go well.  Such is Samsara, unpredictable.

LEO (July 23 – August 22)
You have great energy at the start of the month as the Sun and Mercury are well aspected to Leo.  That will be complicated by a square by the Sun, Jupiter and Mercury at the end of the month.  Be careful of expectations.  You feel good in the first weeks but it all changes in the last weeks.  The Sun, Mercury and Jupiter cause confusion.  So be full of good will in the first weeks and be contemplative in the last weeks.

Leo Buddhists have strong personalities.  Motivate yourself and others in the first weeks and then retreat in the last weeks.  This matches the astrological influences perfectly.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)

This month has a true sense of power and joy.  Mars and Venus have a few weeks left in your sign and are stimulated by good aspects to the Moon and Neptune.  Just be careful because Saturn squares these two planets.  That just means you have to keep your expectations low.  Saturn in this aspect will bring common sense to fanciful ideas.  The month ends with good feelings from aspects from the Sun, Jupiter and Mercury.

Virgo Buddhists need to be mindful of the Perfection of Patience.  Be aware that patience is not simplistic forbearance, rather it is seeking a skillful resolution to obstacles.  Patience does not have to be interpreted as being a doormat, it can be active.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
Happy Birthday.  You might consider giving your parents a present instead of expecting one from them.  They gave you this body and deserve some complimentary gifts in thanks for the life you now live.  It is your birthday month and there are no complications.  The Sun and Mercury bless you for the whole month and in the last weeks Mars and Venus add to the blessing.  Therefore, be friendly and warm hearted to all.

Libra Buddhists should be expressive of their joy for a meaningful life because of having the Bodhisattva’s attitude.  Nothing more need be said.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
Happy Birthday.  You might consider giving your parents a present instead of expecting one from them.  They gave you this body and deserve some complimentary gifts in thanks for the life you now live. This month you have supportive aspects in the last weeks from the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter.  Be a little careful of impulsiveness as Uranus is opposite the Sun in the last week.  The beneficial side of this is you are spontaneous and happy.  Just don’t be too excited, be thoughtful of your actions.

Scorpio Buddhists who are tantric practitioners will love this month.  Especially those with a Heruka practice.  As for those who practice “disengaging Buddhism”, you will find the need to focus on your breath a great deal more.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month you are truly contemplative.  The reason is Saturn is well aspected by the Sun and Mercury.  There is a small complication though, Mars and Venus are square to Saturn.  What is good is the frustration from the Venus Mars aspect finishes quickly and then more positive influences come to play as the month ends.  Therefore, go slowly at first and then do the things you wish to accomplish.

Sagittarius Buddhists are inspirational most of the time.  This is even more the case as you enjoy the month of October.  Practice Guru Yoga and recite many mantras.  The blessings will be greater than normal with the aspects to Saturn.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

Everything is impermanent, and this month things change.  The Sun and Mercury are square to Pluto in your sign.  That is not a curse from astrology, just a note that discord can arise easily if you are not mindful.  Be careful of your opinions this month.  Exercise “right speech” and your mindfulness will protect you.  An aspect only has as much influence as you lack personal awareness.

Capricorn Buddhists might consider a study retreat this month.  Personal study and a quiet livelihood are good choices.  Don’t look for the perfect situation outside of yourself, just create that place within.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month starts well with good aspects from Mars and Venus.  That means imaginative sensuality.  Great is you write love poems.   Later in the month the Sun Jupiter and Mercury will be well aspected to Neptune and stimulate profound thought.  That time will be interesting, utilize it well please.  Bodhicitta is a good addition to whatever you are doing at that time.

Aquarius Buddhists could consider taking Bodhicitta vows several times this month.  Think about engaged Buddhist ideals.  You have the strength of astrological character to accomplish a great deal.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
Neptune and the Moon stimulate your Sun sign to new levels of spiritual insight. These planets only touch for a brief time but it will stimulate great compassion.  It would be an excellent time to meditate on the two Bodhicittas.  The relative Bodhicitta is idealism to benefit all sentient beings and the ultimate Bodhicitta is the spaciousness of reality.  The Sun, Mercury and Jupiter will help you in the later weeks of the month.  This increases profound thoughts full of good will.

Pisces Buddhists have some excellent power this month, but they must be careful how they exercise it.  Maintain a Bodhicitta attitude and great things can happen.

 

 

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September 2017

ARIES (March 21 – April 19)

This month Uranus is moving backwards in your sign.  That can mean things seem confusing to you.  There is a beneficial aspect with Mars and Mercury which increases personal power and intelligence but when mixed with Uranus’s retrograding movement you must be careful of misunderstanding things.  This will increase in the last ten days of September as Jupiter will be opposite to Uranus.  The sum total of these effects can make you feel scattered but energetic to solve the problems before you.

Aries Buddhists love to be motivators.  This month practice the basics of meditation: awareness, wisdom and compassion.  Whether its astrology or a situation at work, it is all equally managed if you have these mindful qualities in daily activity.

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month should be quite wonderful for you.  The Sun sits well aspected to Taurus for the first weeks of the month.  Therefore, focus on positive meditations like Bodhicitta, love and compassion.  The reason is you have good energy and so move it in positive directions with these beneficial intentions.  Mars and Mercury will come into aspect in the last weeks of September.  This simulates your intelligence and will power.  Thus improving your meditation capacity.

Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical.  This month act with positive intentions.  Cultivate a strong beneficial intention each morning and let it spontaneously manifest throughout the day.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month you have no direct planetary influence.  The Sun. Mars and Mercury will square Gemini but this does not have to be problematic.  You also have Saturn opposite Gemini.  It is possible to derive benefit from those aspects.  Recognize that chasing desires is like drinking salt water.  It just makes you more and more thirsty.  These aspects are great for understanding that Samsara sucks.  If your mind has delusions, you will suffer.  If you have a clarity about what is important, you will not suffer.

Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet.  This month slow down and contemplate in a constructive manner on the meaning of your life.  The motive should be more than just, “I want to be happy.”  Rather, “May we all have happiness and the causes of happiness.”

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month there are no planets in Cancer and so it is a good time to get ready for the winter months.  The month starts with Pluto, Neptune and the Sun well aspected to Gemini.  That means you have support from the distant planets.  Slow down a little now and be thoughtful of what you are doing.  The reason is Mercury and Mars will come into good aspects with Cancer in the last two weeks, increasing your abilities to meditate.

Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings.  This month be reflective and patient.  Patience is a wonderful virtue.  It comes from understanding that aggression is not the best way to resolve issues.  Go slowly and your goals will be attained.

LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month Mercury, Venus and Mars run in Leo so affection and willpower are readily available for you.  Sometimes astrologers put emphasis on the effects of planetary aspects to the exclusion of other factors.  But as Buddhists we put emphasis on motivation first.  If the motive is good then life is more manageable.  Nowadays there is substantial evidence that altruism bestows deep and long-lasting satisfaction for those who develop it.  Therefore, think about your motive and the positive effects will come naturally.

Leo Buddhists like to be motivators.  This month use your mind in constructive contemplations on the nature of existence and that our motive creates our future, this life and the ones beyond that.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)

This is the birthday month and the Sun, Mars, Mercury and Venus are stimulating you.  It is a stimulation of fortitude, intelligence and enthusiasm.  Go slowly as you have ample capacity.  Going slowly ensures that actions and thoughts are done skillfully.   Don’t forget to send a card to your parents to thank them for this rebirth.  If they have passed away then do a meditation in deep appreciation of the rebirth they gave you.  The whole month is fused with great spirituality as all these 4 planets will run in opposition to Neptune.  Remember to start each day with a Bodhicitta inspiration.

Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner.  This month slow down and use the power of your diligence to help make good decisions.  Let activities unfold as time and space allows.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month you should be the embodiment of good  energy and self-confidence.  These feelings are strong all of the month as Jupiter and the Sun are in Libra.  As the month continues Uranus will move in a stronger aspect to Jupiter and then the Sun.  As a meditator, your wisdom can protect you from all unwanted stress.  Therefore, start the month with contemplativeness and conclude it with good actions.  As this is your birthday month, don’t forget to send a card to your parents to thank them for this rebirth.  If they have passed away then do a meditation in deep appreciation of the rebirth they gave you.

Libra Buddhists keep life in balance.  Balance means harmony.  Therefore, know the middle point between activity and non-activity.  Balance for a Libra person manifests with sensitivity and grace.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month you have no direct planetary influence.  Mercury, Venus and Mars will come positively positioned towards the end of the month and help you have self confidence in all your actions.  Make September a quiet and reflective month.  That is taking advantage of the beneficial stimulations available to help your Buddhist practice.

Scorpio Buddhists are passionate.  This month slow down and enjoy the end of the summer.  See the cycles of the seasons as representative of the cycle of life.  There is a time for activity and a time for contemplation.  Now is the time to nurture yourself with the fruits of the summer’s activities.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month Saturn is completely in Sagittarius to help your meditation practice.  Saturn is well positioned in Sagittarius and it always flourishes if one meditates regularly.  This may help you deal with errant desires that agitate you.  Have a quiet September and be reflective of the actions of the past and what activities you might consider useful for the future.  The final ten days of September will be excellent as the Sun will come well aspected to Sagittarius.

Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals.  This month it is better to let your motivations be simple and uncomplicated.  You tend to get easily frustrated if you try to do too much.  Slow down and relax.  Frustration comes from inappropriate expectations.  A mind with few thoughts is often a mind with contentment.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

This month you have first the Sun and then Mercury and Mars giving Pluto lot of stimulation.  This will effect you during all of the month.  Be a little careful of pushing too hard to see something manifest.  There is a simple cause for this, it is the Mercury aspect pushing your thoughts to be moody and temperamental.  So, go slowly and initiate activities that are not demanding on your time and energy.  Patience is a virtue and this month you have time in the gymnasium of patience.

Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions.  Meditate and be mindfully aware of your interdependence with life, family and friends.  This is a good meditation as it generates appreciation of others and the decision to be a positive force in their lives.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month the Sun, Uranus, Saturn and Jupiter will benefit you.  Basically Aquarius is empty of planets but these 4 planets are well positioned to your sign.  That means good circumstances may not be obvious but they are there.   Do positive actions and help others, you will discover they will help you in return.

Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings.  This month be positive in a harmonious way with all the people in your life.  Focus on being friendly and warm and you will attract a lot of good people into your life.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month is characterized by desire and agitation.  It is a good time to relax, enjoy the fall season and reflect on the activities of the summer.  Be quiet and mindful.  The reason to put emphasis on being peaceful is because first the Sun and then Mars, Mercury and Venus will agitate you.  Astrology is only an influence and your awareness and wisdom can remove the negative effects of these aspects.  Fantasies about creating a perfect situation could distract you, so remember this is samsara and it is hard to make it perfect.  The best perfection is an inner perfection.

Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective.  This month your sensitivity and intuition is agitated.  Better to slow down your external activities and increase meditation time on the mat.

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ARIES (March 21 – April 19)

This month has Uranus running retrograde.  That means according to our position on earth, Uranus seems to be going backwards.   This should be good for you as Saturn and Jupiter are coming into good aspects.  Uranus has an effect on us to be spontaneous but because it is going retro you might want to be open minded about what spontaneously arises.  It might be unexpected.  Irrespective of what is going on astrologically, you always have control through your own motivation.

Aries Buddhists love to be motivators.  This month motivate to be clear minded and full of good will.  The more you study Bodhicitta, the wish to benefit all universal sentient beings, the better quality of motive will arise within your heart and mind.

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month is good to be reflective of your motivation.  There are no direct planets in Taurus but come the end of the month the Sun, Mercury and the Moon will be well aspected.  Go slowly and be thoughtful about the meaning of life. Slowing down and being of good cheer is a great addition to this basic thoughtfulness.  That is the internal motive to generate.

Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical.  This month keep awareness and wisdom to the forefront and all will go well.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
You have an interesting mix of support.  Saturn runs in opposition to Gemini and this both stimulates you and agitates you at the same time.  Saturn can make you thoughtful and is a good planet for Buddhists.  The negative side comes up if you have many ambitions, Saturn can make you demanding or frustrated as you pursue goals.  Don’t jump off your meditation mat to pursue great projects.  The capacity is there but it needs thoughtful management.

Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet.  You should move into new situations slowly.  You are prone to be demanding of perfection, so slow down your enthusiasm, it may be inappropriate.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
You are another day older and deeper in debt.  (Ernie Ford’s famous song).    The party from last month is over and you are coasting on the energy of the love you received.  All the planets but Venus are away visiting other signs so basically do whatever seems appealing and always motivate with a good heart.  Venus will help you do that but remember, irrespective of what is going on astrologically, you always have control of your motivation.

Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings.  This month has you more into your feelings of affection.  Therefore, be mindful of the direction you are motivated to move in.  Clarify your motive and things will work a lot better for you.

LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month is strong for spiritual feelings or on the dark side, confusion.  A solar eclipse will happen in Leo around August 22.  A node of the moon sits opposite to the Sun.  This can mean dreams and premonitions abound.  Luckily Saturn will keep you grounded by being pragmatic.  Therefore, be full of inspiration but let go of expectations and keep yourself centered.  It is a good month to meditate.  In the Buddhist tradition eclipses are powerful times when great karma can be created.  Be mindful of that and do good things.  Often Solar eclipses stimulate big change if they directly impact an astrological sign.  This is the case for you.

Leo Buddhists like to be motivators.  This birthday month has contemplative meditations strongly benefiting you.  The last 3 weeks are excellent for meditation.  Focus on Mahamudra and realize the flux and flow of life.  Live in the realm of realization!

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)

You are full of ideas as the month starts.  It is your birthday month and Mercury will run retrograde in Virgo in the second week.  Therefore, if you have any romantic dates at the beginning of the month be prepare for the unexpected.  It is good to shift over to being contemplative and insightful as the month progresses.  This is caused as Mercury couples up with the Sun.  It is a good month to go slowly and be thoughtful.

Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner.  This month slow down your pursuit of happiness.  You might consider trying to discover the secret to life but I recommend you just relax and let things unfold as they will.  Happiness is subjective and depends on your point of view.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month things switch around and you are more happy and full of good will.  Jupiter is in Libra but running in a direct square to Pluto.  It will change as the month continues and Jupiter moves forward.  I would recommend Guru Yoga practices, as the aspect stimulates deep enthusiasm and faith.  Jupiter aspects are never bad, they just tend to cause too much excitement.  Your faith could be exuberant.

Libra Buddhists keep life in balance.  Balance means a centered being who can work with situations skillfully.  A bodhisattva is the best of all balancers.  They balance their interactions with others between the extremes of samsara and nirvana.  Some beings need a little more samsara and some need more nirvana.  You can be the one who helps them find the balance.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
The bliss of the past has moved on and this month is good to slow down and be aware of your motivation.  Basically, be mindful that a sense of dissatisfaction could arise because the Sun  and Mars sit square your sign.  That means you may feel indulgent about your desires but never quite be satisfied.  Better to give pleasure than to seek it.  What goes around will come around, so if you give pleasure it will come back to you, guaranteed.

Scorpio Buddhists are passionate.  Your passion is always present but the problem is your satisfaction is low.  Therefore, you may be demanding on those around you.  Slow down and practice tong len (Giving and Taking meditation).  That balances out the self-indulgent desires with a sense of generosity toward others.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
Reflection has feeling for you this month with Saturn being well aspected by the Sun and Mars.  This can increase positive feelings and contemplation.  Deep reflections can be great motivators.  For example, a mother has deep feelings about her child so no matter how naughty the child is, the mother always in the depths of her heart loves the child.  Be a bodhisattva who knows the depths of your personal Bodhicitta.

Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals.  Meditate on Bodhicitta.  This month inspiration comes from contemplations of our interdependent nature with all and self-confidence.  Be aware of your ideas and don’t think that a vision is just image related.  Thoughts are visionary too.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

This month things switch around and you are happy and full of good will.  Pluto in Capricorn is being aspected by Jupiter in Libra.  It will change as the month continues and Jupiter moves forward.  I would recommend Guru Yoga practices, as the aspect stimulates deep enthusiasm and faith.  Jupiter aspects are never bad, they just tend to cause too much excitement.  Your deep feelings stimulated by Pluto could be exuberant.

Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions.  A time of deep wisdom and faith is here so enter into this month by developing a thoughtful attitude.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
The month starts a great period of robust energy.  You have the Sun and Mars running in opposition to your Sun sign.  Basically, know you will be under some stress.  There is a wish to accomplish everything at the same time.  There will also be a solar eclipse in August, a huge one in fact.  That could cause a big impact on Aquarius individuals.  I would recommend you do a lot of Bodhicitta meditations and know whatever manifest, it will not last long.  Often Solar eclipses stimulate big change if they directly impact an astrological sign.  This is the case for you.

Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings.  This month you have a great opportunity to meditate on the profound suchness.  Meditate and take bodhisattva precepts for the first 10 days of the month.  You well feel wonderful and inspired.  That will carry you thought the rest of the month where you can contemplate deeply on the meaning of your life.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month has Mercury energizing your spiritual mind.  This feeling will decrease as Mercury runs retrograde as the month continues.  Therefore, contemplate your Dharma practice in the first week and then relax.  You could end up being confused as the month continues.  This could apply to inappropriate premonitions that are actually false.  Don’t think you know the future of others, it might just be a projection.

Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective.  Sensitivity is a two-way street.  You are sensitive to incoming energy but you are also a broadcasting station for energy to send to others.  This month you have a large volume of energy in your mind, so make sure your circuit breakers are well seated before you start talking.  Arguments might occur.

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