May 2019 - Buddhist Astrology

ARIES (March 21 – April 19)

This month you have Venus and Mercury moving through Aries. It is a little complicated as Pluto and Saturn are square to your sign. So in one way you are communicative and affectionate, and in another way it is complicated and frustrating. Astrology can only effect you for two reasons. One is you lack awareness and just being reactive to whatever stimulation is present. The second is you have some karmic seeds that are ripening, and the planetary influences can increase that effect. So, Pluto can effect mood, temperament, metabolism, hormones and your health. Therefore, just be more careful with your mood and health. If something ripens do what is necessary to fix it. Whatever is effecting us can equally be effected back by our attitude and actions.

Aries Buddhists love to be motivators. This month be mindful of your mood and correct it if you get grumpy.

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month is your birth day 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. You are very powerful in the first weeks as 2 planets are in your sign, the Sun and Uranus. Your energy and presence are powerful and so use them in beneficial ways. This will have added stimulation as Mercury and Venus will run over Uranus in the middle of the month. Be mindful of the impact you are having on others.

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 birth day 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. In the latter two weeks of the month you are radiant. Reason is you have the Sun and Mercury conjunct in your sign. Enjoy the month, especially as you are astrologically stimulated with ideas. Make then positive ideas.

Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. This month the latter weeks are wonderful for you to do some poetry, song writing or some creative expression. Go for it as nothing lasts forever.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month you are effected by a Mars entering Cancer with a good aspect to Uranus. The first weeks are peaceful but by the middle of the month your energy and enthusiasm will start to grow considerably. Astrology can only effect you for two reasons. One is you lack awareness and are just reactive to whatever stimulation is present. The second is you have some karmic seeds that are ripening, and the planetary influences can increase that effect. Mars effects will power and energy. Therefore, just be more careful with what you focus on. If a good situation ripens, then do what is necessary to enhance it.

Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month practice mindfulness of whatever happens. Remember this is samsara and nothing is definite.

LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month your sign is empty of planets, but you have a mixed bag of planets stimulating you at a distance. The good news is Mercury and Venus help you in the first week of May and then the Sun and Mercury in the last week of the month. The complication is Uranus and Venus will square you in that last week also. Therefore, be upbeat and do positive things, just be careful of impulsive desires in that last week. They could mislead your positive intentions.

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 as the Sun, Uranus, Venus and Mercury are all well aspected to Virgo at various times during May. You are slightly prone to be agitated because of the Mars squaring Neptune and Virgo. In the first week of May do be more careful of what you intend to do. You have this square at that time, and you could make errors if you are not mindful. The world is a dynamic place and you have both positive and negative dynamics, so do something constructive with a mindful focus during this month.

Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month your energy is stimulated. Be mindful to not be so courageous that you hurt yourself. Always balance enthusiasm with wisdom.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month you are effected by Saturn and Pluto square to Libra with a Mercury Venus opposition. That only applies to the first week of May and so just be more careful of your intentions until the second week. Astrology can only effect you for two reasons. One is you lack awareness and are just reactive to whatever stimulation is present. The second is you have some karmic seeds that are ripening, and the planetary influences can increase that effect. So, Pluto can effect mood, temperament, metabolism, hormones and your health. Therefore, just be more careful with your mood and health. If something ripens do what is necessary to fix it. Whatever is effecting us can equally be effected back by our attitude and actions.

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 stimulating. The Sun, Uranus, Mercury and Venus all work to create a invigorating dynamic on your emotional life. Granted you must have a good attitude to utilize these aspects. Planets are merely environmental influences, you still need to be motivated and have confidence, especially with this type of energy. Your awareness, wisdom and compassion are beneficial as you are a Buddhist, therefore be contemplative and thoughtful. Motivate skillfully.

Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. This month allow many tasks to present themselves. You have the capacity to accomplish them all. Don’t limit yourself with small ideas.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month you have Jupiter in Sagittarius with an opposition to Mars and a square to Neptune. That means you have a lot of energy but need to be careful of misdirecting it. The Neptune square means you could delude yourself or misrepresent a situation. There is excitement in what is happening around you and you wish the best. That is good. Just be careful of exaggerating the situation with erroneous ideas. Your breathing meditation will help you clarify what is right and what is an exaggeration. This problem will finish as you enter the third week of May.

Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. This month organize your ideas and remember that motivation for the rest of the month. If you forget your motive you may loose focus.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

This month you have Saturn and Pluto conjunct in Capricorn. This could make you grumpy and despondent. If you are a Buddhist it is a good time to do more contemplative meditations, like the suffering nature of Samsara. The Buddha was truly an Enlightened Being. The reason is you must know your own suffering if you wish to have true empathy and compassion. People often think Buddhists are morbid, but they don’t understand the actual benefit of knowing one’s own suffering. You have access to authentic love and compassion, and those emotions are powerful tools for a Bodhisattva.

Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. This time it is good to do just that. Remember impermanence and don’t postpone your practice.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
The month starts a little complicated as the Sun and Uranus are square your sign. This changes as the month progresses and in the last two weeks everything seems just fine. Remember as Buddhists we don’t put emphasis to the external as it is impermanent and unpredictable. A good internal attitude is much more reliable.

Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month keep an eye on your negative imagination, and you will not have any problems. If you are forgetful you will find you start to worry about things you have no control over.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
You are still a spiritual and visionary center for the universe as Neptune is in your sign for ages to come. The month starts with a lot of energy on your imagination and or altruism. The reason is Mars and Jupiter square Neptune in the first week. Be careful of exaggerating situations you find yourself in. Midmonth though it changes and your altruism will feel more balanced. This is because Mars moves out of the square aspect. Clear-mindedness is what you must rely on. Don’t let some planetary aspects mess your life up. The final decision is always yours to make.

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