September
ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
This month you start with a lot of power in your mind. The reason is Jupiter is directly opposite Mercury and well aspected to Mars. So doing anything involving communication, inspiring others or studying. That would be great. Astrology does not create that, it gives you, the person with an Aries birth sign, the energy. You have to have the intention to do something like that and astrology can help you. It will be very strong at the start of September. Remember though, all is impermanent, this too will change as time passes.
Aries Buddhists love to be motivators. This month feelings and intentions are strong. Dedicate yourself to positive activity with patience, then you use the energy in a constructive manner.
TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month starts well for you. Uranus is nicely positioned with the Sun in the first week of September. Plan on doing something beneficial as the planets are on your side. Be a little careful of impulsive decisions or strong opinions. The reason is Saturn will be squaring Uranus all month. It is not a problem actually though, as you are a Budddhist and your awareness, wisdom, and compassion are steering the boat of your human rebirth towards the far shore of Enlightenment. Enjoy the enthusiasm you may feel. Create it with your motivations.
Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical. This month do what is in front of you directly. It is a great time to do practical things that involve physical activity. Do not fantasize as the dreams may upset your equilibrium.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
It is a good month in the first week. The reason is Jupiter is directly opposite Mercury and well aspected to Mars in Gemini. So doing anything involving communication, inspiring others, or studying would be great. Astrology does not create that, it gives you, the person with a Gemini birth sign, the energy. You have to have the intention to do something like that during the coming days and astrology can help you. It will be very strong at the start of September. So be mindful at the start of the month about what you plan but know by the end of the month it will be working well.
Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. This month stop thinking about many things and take one subject and focus on it. Do not jump around too much, be peacefully thoughtful and your communication skills will be powerful.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
A great month to do simple and pleasant things. Venus, Saturn, the Sun and Mercury are beneficially aspecting you from Virgo. The only problem is an opposition of Pluto. That will be a minor influence though. Life is influenced by many factors and this month is beneficial for the expression of love, understanding and communication. The beneficial movement comes from Saturn. As a Buddhist Saturn is a great planet as we can use its thoughtful nature to check up on what we do. Therefore, do pleasant things but remember this is samsara, nothing is certain. In part this is because Mercury is moving retrograde, but you wisdom will protect you.
Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month be reflective and patient. Patience is a wonderful virtue. It increases all virtuous activity and stabilizes existing positive feelings.
LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month Venus is in Leo and give you lots of good loving energy. It will not last long though as Venus will move quickly to Virgo. This is slightly complicated by a Saturn opposition and a square from Uranus. Those planets can make you opinionated or argumentative. Be mindful of what you are about to say and make sure it is suitable to the audience in front of you. Being opinionated is not a virtue. Wisdom and love are virtues. Just use your Buddhist wisdom to know what the best thing is to do and not to do. That is the proper use of wisdom and intelligence.
Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This month spend more time incorporating mindfulness into your practice. It is a great month to be aware of who and what we are.
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 do not have a rebirth. Show your respect and appreciation. Even if your parents are not nice, they still can receive a thank you. You are radiant and full of love. Venus and the Sun transit though Virgo. Intellectual excitement might be slightly complicating for you. The reason is Mercury is moving retrograde in Virgo. It is your birthday month but that means you must slow down enough to let it happen. For example, do not miss appointments, it might be a surprise party for you. There is a tendency to rush right by something and miss a wonderful opportunity to have fun.
Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month slow down and do not try to get everything done in the first week of fall. Let activities unfold as time and space avail themselves.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 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 do not have a rebirth. Show your respect and appreciation. Even if your parents are not nice, they still can receive a thank you. This month I would be careful. You have Saturn squaring Libra with a Jupiter opposition all month. This is not the end of the world. Whatever your current situation is, these influences are adding to it. Go slowly, do not be frustrated if contracts and negotiations take a long time. There are two factors, one is the situation itself, which is not astrology, and then there is the influences on you, which includes a push from astrology. Let us say this, it is rainy weather with blustery winds, so have a good raincoat and a strong umbrella, that will protect you. That is the foresight of your awareness, wisdom, and compassion. Remember, all is impermanent, this too will change.
Libra Buddhists keep life in balance. Balance can mean beauty so therefore know the middle point between activity and non-activity. It is a particularly good month to be reflective and contemplative.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month is good for you. Uranus is opposite Scorpio with a nice position with the Sun in the first week of September. Plan on doing something beneficial as the planets are on your side. Be a little careful of impulsive decisions, but it is not a problem as your awareness, wisdom, and compassion are steering the boat of your human rebirth towards the far shore of Enlightenment. Enjoy the enthusiasm you may feel. This enthusiasm will diminish as the month closes. Start a good project in the first week and maintain your focus throughout the month. Be careful of expectations making a problem. Saturn squares you, but if you go slowly, Saturn can add wisdom to what you do. It all depends on your mindfulness.
Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. This month let things take their own time to manifest. You have vision and enthusiasm, but you may try to move too quickly. Slow down but keep the vision in place.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
It is a good month to go slowly. The Sun and Venus are square to Sagittarius and so you will most likely feel agitated. This is increased with an opposition with Mars. The agitation will be over-intellectualization. This feeling will diminish as the month continues. A good remedy to an overactive mind is breathing meditation, it calms both the body and the mind. Mercury will be retrograde all of September and that is the reason for being over-intellectual. Be mindful at the start of the month about what you plan and by the end of the month it will be working well.
Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. This month it is better to let your motivation be simple and uncomplicated. Slow down and relax. Suffering comes from expectations. The mind with few thoughts or expectations is often a mind with contentment, especially if you maintain a positive and peaceful attitude.
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
This month you have Pluto in Capricorn moving peacefully all of September. Do be a little careful as Mercury is moving retrograde all month. This is not the end of the world. Whatever your current situation is, these influences are adding to it. Go slowly, do not be frustrated if contracts and negotiations take a long time. There are two factors, one is the situation itself, which is not astrology, and then there is the influences on you, which includes a push from astrology. Let us say this, it is rainy weather with blustery winds, so have a good raincoat and a strong umbrella, that will protect you. That is the foresight of your awareness, wisdom, and compassion. Remember, all is impermanent, this too will change.
Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. A time of deep wisdom is here, so enter this month by developing a thoughtful attitude. You can be an ocean of wisdom, so let the small boat of liberation sail smoothly across the ocean of samsara for the month.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
A great month to do simple and beneficial things. Be careful of impulsive decisions or strong opinions. The reason is Saturn is in Aquarius, but squaring Uranus all month. It is not a problem though, as you are a Buddhist and your awareness, wisdom, and compassion are steering the boat of your human rebirth towards the far shore of Enlightenment. Saturn will give you a bonus of deep refective wisdom. Do beneficial activities but remember this is samsara, nothing is certain. It is our positive motivation and mindfulness that make life successful. It is not the astrology aspects; they can help but they are not the creator of our existence.
Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month your wisdom can be strong. Allow yourself to think about the inconceivable, “May all sentient beings have happiness and the causes of happiness”. Resting in that thought makes you feel happy, even if it is only a meditation.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
The month starts with a sense of spiritual excitement. Neptune is in Pisces and opposite the Sun but with a great aspect from Pluto. This can mean that plans have the depth of faith and devotion on your side. Go slowly and let things unfold in a natural way. As the month closes you will feel very positive as Neptune will be stimulated Venus and Mercury. Be careful of Mercury’s influence though, as it is moving retrograde. Therefore, focus on your spiritual motivation in the first part of the month and rest peacefully in that the rest of the month. Bodhicitta is a great feeling, it wishes all sentient beings to have true happiness and its causes. It is a feeling, do not overly intellectualize it.
Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective. This month you are spiritually sensitive. Slow down and expand consciousness to the far reaches of the universe. You could understand things far beyond the normal scope of regular people.