August 2026
ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
This month Aries has Saturn and Neptune well positioned to the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter. That is an excellent set of aspects for your meditation practice. Saturn is good for contemplative meditations and Neptune is for spiritual insights. With the good aspect to the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter you will feel realizations are so easy to understand. Take advantage of this time, it is impermanent but beneficial for you.
Aries Buddhists love to be motivators. As it says above, meditate and contemplate the meaning of your life and what you are offering to the world around. A very good time, at least from the point of view of astrology.
TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month Taurus is empty of planets. You do have the Sun, Jupiter and Mercury running sqare to your sign. That is not a big problem but do be careful of trying to accomplish large tasks. Better to focus on small and simple things. That is the main point with “Buddhist Astrology.” Your mindfulness and awareness play a huge role in your daily activity. If they are in place, then nothing can disturb your equilibrium. If you are not mindful then errors in judgment can cause problems. This month it can be frustration, that is the emotion to be mindful of and not act on.
Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical. This month just be that, grounded and practical. Try to avoid impulsive activity. Think twice before you act.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month has Mars and Uranus moving though Gemini. The Sun and Mercury will become well aspected to your sign as the month continues. All your plans have some support for success. Be careful of overreacting to obstacles. The reason is Mars and Mercury are motivated and may give you inappropriate inspirations. You have high octane gas in your system this month and you may wish to go faster than is useful.
Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. This month use your communication skills to invite people to help you. Friends and sangha members are there if you remember to ask.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month I would like you to go slowly. The reason is Saturn and Neptune are square to Mercury in Cancer. Therefore, go slowly and do not be ambitious. It is the summertime and so enjoy the weather and wait for a few months to do big projects. The last 18 days things improve as Mercury moves into Leo, thus giving you positive inspiration. Just remember to use your intelligence when making decisions. Astrology alone does not guarantee success.
Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month be mindful and practice in each moment. That is the life of the Buddha Dharma. If you are in a good mood all will be fine.
LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month is the birthday month. Send gifts to your parents, they deserve them. The ritual of birthdays is all backwards. Our existence is due to the support from our parents and all those before them. Without parents we don’t have a rebirth. Show your respect and appreciation. Even if your parents are not nice, they still can receive a thank you, because you met the Dharma. This month the Sun, Jupiter and then Mercury are in your sign giving you a lot of prestige. Enjoy the first week as Saturn and Neptune are stimulating you from Aries. After that the rest of the month is fine astrologically.
Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This month you have lots of energy to express yourself, so be mindful of what you say. You will inspire the people you talk to, so inspire them carefully.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
This month is the birthday month. Send gifts to your parents, they deserve them. The ritual of birthdays is all backwards. Our existence is due to the support from our parents and all those before them. Without parents we don’t have a rebirth. Show your respect and appreciation. Even if your parents are not nice, they still can receive a thank you. This month you have Venus in your sign for one week and it blesses your grace and poise. After that things are calm, slow down, breath peace into each moment and you will do fine. The month ends with a great aspect from the Sun and Mercury in your sign. Those planets give you authority and power in your decisions.
Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month start with a loving motivation and end it with confidence in whatever you wish to do.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month you have Venus entering Libra. That means feeling warm, affectionate and sensual. As the month continues you may become affectionately possessive. The reason is Neptune and then Saturn will run opposite to Venus. This causes some fantasies to arise and then the desire to control situations. It could overwhelm those around you. You are like a big vehicle moving quickly down a four-lane highway. There is a lot of power in the aspect, so drive carefully.
Libra Buddhists keep life in balance. This month motivate properly and all will unfold perfectly.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month you may find yourself a little frustrated as the month starts. The reason is the Sun, Jupiter and Mercury will square Scorpio for a few weeks. You do then have the Sun and Mercury moving into good aspects by the month’s end. Be careful of overreacting to things you perceive could happen. You have the perception but possibly lack the best way to express it. That is the main point with “Buddhist Astrology.” Your mindfulness and awareness play a huge role in your daily activity. If they are in place, then nothing can disturb your equilibrium. If you are not mindful then errors in judgment can cause problems.
Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. This month do what I suggest above. There is not much else one can suggest. Samsara is samsara and unless you collect a mountain of good karma you will have ups and downs occasionally.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month starts with lots of energy. The Mars and Uranus are opposite to Sagittarius and will energize you. The Sun and Jupiter are also well aspected to your sign. Your plans have support for success provided you are mindful. Be a little careful of overreacting to obstacles, this is caused by the Mars and Uranus opposition. You have high octane gas in your system, but you may wish to go faster than is useful. Just slow down and you will succeed in what you are doing.
Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. This month have good feelings and inspiration, share it carefully with the world around you.
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
This month starts with intellectual power as Mercury moves opposite to Capricorn. Slight complications come from a square by Saturn and Neptune though. That changes quickly as Mercury moves into Leo. I always like to emphasize that your awareness and wisdom play the main role in your success and happiness. This month exercise your wisdom and compassion. In each action realize that many factors of influence help create that moment. Therefore, if you live and express your wisdom and compassion you are bringing the best you can offer to everything you do. This helps things unfold perfectly.
Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. This time take three deep and comfortable breaths before you plan a decision. Decisions will never be difficult if you center yourself first.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month you have Pluto in Aquarius with an opposition by Jupiter and the Sun. This is amplified by a good aspect to Uranus and Neptune. Do Guru Yoga practices and wish for all sentient beings to have happiness and its causes. The aspect is good for devotional practices where good will is strongly felt. Enjoy the blessing, it does not last forever.
Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month be full of good wishes for all. Be slightly careful though as you might end up in the wrong place at the wrong time because of not being mindful.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month you are empty of planets but have a nice influence by Venus being opposite for a short time. Therefore, be loving and kind to those around you. Astrology does not always offer blessings or interferences to us. It is just a small part of the grand play of interdependence we live in. Have Bodhicitta and you are doing the best thing possible.
Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective. This month energy is good, so be mindful and happy when with others.
