Buddhist Astrology April 2019

ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
The month is powerful with spring energy and your birthday. Think about honoring your parents this birthday instead of expecting presents from them. They gave you a body, so say thank you to them for the rebirth you currently enjoy. As for planetary influences, the Sun will be squared by Saturn and Pluto in the first week of April. That makes you vulnerable to stress and depression. Tax season is soon and that might be a cause for more stress than is necessary. Whatever the case, remember it is only an influence and maintain mindfulness on a happy attitude. The last three weeks of April are good and you will feel relieved of any anxiety.

Aries Buddhists are motivators. This month moisturize your actions with compassion. You have excellent energy and stability as the month continues, so adding compassion only guarantees success.

Did you know there is an Android App for Buddhist Astrology? You can download Buddhist Astrology Free from the Google Store. I have been offering astrological advice for 30 years now. First was with Snowlion Publication and now on Facebook and various other sources. If you have questions or wish for some astrological advice, please contact me. It is my pleasure to try to help you with Buddhist wisdom for the events in your life. Wishing you well, jhampa@buddhistconsulting.com

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
The month is powerful with spring energy and your birthday. Think about honoring your parents this birthday instead of expecting presents from them. They gave you a body, so say thank you to them for the rebirth you currently enjoy. As for planetary influences, Uranus has entered Taurus and you are in for a few years of unexpected changes. Be open minded and flexible and you will adjust to anything that transpires over these next three years. This energy will be very strong in the last ten days of April, as the Sun will conjunct Uranus. Be mindful of impulsive decisions and you will be fine. The good side of this is inspiration, just be careful of how inspired you feel.

Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical. Be mindful that the pursuit of physical pleasure is fleeting and it is better to pursue the ultimate fulfillment of love and enlightenment.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
You will feel powerful and happy from the point of view of astrology for all the month as Mars is in Gemini. Be careful of unrealistic expectations in the last ten days because Neptune will square Mars at that time. Neptune can stimulate you to have a negative or disillusioned attitude about things you wish to accomplish. Astrology always depends on attitude as that is the filter of the influences. Be mindful of your attitude and all is controlled.

Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. The last ten days have a strong aspect of Neptune to Mars, it is a good aspect to write a poem; the falsities of samsara.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
You are a bit intense as this month progresses. Saturn and Pluto are opposite Cancer and squared by the Sun. Luckily this is only for the first week of April, then things will calm down. Just lighten up about things you feel strongly about. You have a good mind for critical analysis, just use it carefully. If you are mindful and compassionate, you don’t have to worry. It is only people who take themselves too seriously that will have problems.

Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month remember the mind training technique of “See everything as a dream illusion.” If it is just a dream, why get uptight? Dream a better dream if a nightmare is manifesting!

LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This should be a great month. You have the Sun, Mercury and Venus all well positioned to Leo. Saturn is also assisting Mercury, Venus and Neptune with a supportive aspect to Leo, this helps a meditative attitude. Add to this a compassionate attitude and there is nothing you can’t figure out. Be slightly careful of being agitated in the last ten days of April as the Sun and Uranus are square to Leo. A compassionate and mindful attitude will diminish any possible negative effect.

Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This month is the time for contemplative meditations coupled with action. As you are a Buddhist, use this favorable time to review your basic teachings that bring about your enlightenment. Then you will always act in a skillful manner.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)

This month you are empty of any direct planetary influence. That shows that your awareness, wisdom and compassion are the most important thing in all aspects of your life. Astrology is only an influence and only effects you negatively if you lack mindfulness. The month does have stimulation because Venus, Mercury and Neptune are opposite Virgo for the first two weeks. You could feel like chasing the unattainable if you are not careful. Whatever the case, just check your motivation and then do as you wish with a positive bodhisattva attitude.

Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month listen to the advice above and manage your activities skillfully. Your dharma practice is the creator of your life.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
The month starts with a feeling of being scattered. The Sun, Mercury and Venus will all be opposite your sign at various times in April. Be mindful of your decisions and don’t waste energy on things beyond your reach. Slow down and don’t stress about things. Patience is a virtue and it needs situations for its exercise. This is a good time for a patience workout in the gym of life.

Libra Buddhists keep life in balance. To have a realized state of balance you need patience. Remember if you can’t wait for a situation to right itself then you are trying to control things too much. Balance comes from inside, not controlling the outside world.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
The month needs some good management skills. Reason is Uranus and the Sun will come in opposition to Scorpio, especially in the last ten days of April. This is not problematic if you are mindful of your passions. Have positive passions and ones that can be realized without a lot of effort. If you are too intense about your activities, then things could be confusing. You are reaching for things beyond your grasp. Do what is in front of you and do those things well.

Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. Slow down and meditate. Passion is good if you have clear and ethical motivations.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
The first weeks of the month are excellent for quiet meditations. Reason is Mercury, Venus and Neptune are squaring Jupiter in Sagittarius. This can cause disturbing thoughts and feelings. It is slightly benefited by the Sun well aspected to Sagittarius, but it has only a minor benefit for you. In the last ten days though this will change as Venus and Mercury will come well aspected to Sagittarius. That would be a great time to write some poetry, sing some Dharma songs and host a Sangha party. Jupiter will be more comfortably positioned to express its positive energy then.

Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. This month inspiration comes come a well thought out vision of your life. Reflect on a five and ten your plan for your life to give you a greater sense of purpose. Even if you were to die before realizing all your goals it is not a problem. The goals will manifest in your future lives because of making them important now.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

The month starts with complications as you have the Sun square Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn. Therefore, slow down and be mindful. This applies especially to being grumpy about things. If you are in a bad mood then slow down, relax and take a few mindful breaths. As the month continues maintain your equilibrium as Mercury and Venus will arrive to a square position to continue to upset you. Our life experiences are created by our mindfulness and motivation. If those are clear you don’t have to worry.

Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. This month be mindful of what you decide to do, checkup twice before making a commitment. Once you decide on what you wish to do then do it slowly and carefully.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
Your sign is actually empty but you will have the Sun and Uranus come square in the last two weeks of April. That means you must be careful of impulsive decisions. Definitely don’t make big investments at that time. It is a time of seeing outside of the box, but maybe you need a second opinion before moving on that unconventional inspiration. Work with a positive perspective and remember to “bring all experiences to the path.” Words of advice from the great saint Atisha.

Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. You can be a beacon of good will and idealism for others. Study Bodhicitta, as that is the highest form of idealism that exists. It is of the greatest benefit to all, including yourself. Read Kunno Lama Tenzin Gyalstan’s, “Praise of Bodhicitta.” Amazon carries this book.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
You are liberated and spiritual. Neptune, Mercury and Venus give you wonderfully liberating and sensual intelligence. Open to new ideas. Trying to control yourself all the time is sometimes equal to repression. Mahamudra is being open to whatever arises. Remember though Mahamudra uses wisdom and ethics to maintain equilibrium. That wisdom is not a suppression tactic. This is an excellent time to write some poems of spiritual inspiration. Go for it!

Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective. This month know your liberal side will shine for all. Be communicative and share all that you have inside. You will be radiant.

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