April 2023
ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
This month things shift quite a bit. 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. The month starts with the Sun, Jupiter and Mercury in Aries, so be prepared for an energetic first week. Remember, Jupiter causes exciting events to unfold. Actually, it just makes you more enthusiastic to events, so be mindful moment to moment and know this is samsara. Samsara is unpredictable, Buddha said so!
Aries Buddhists love to be motivators. This month motivate yourself with compassion and Bodhicitta and all will be fine. Motivate with expectations and you might be disappointed. Samsara is like that, unpredictable.
TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month you are commutative and loving. 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. Mercury comes into Taurus early in the month and with a good aspect to Saturn. Therefore use your mind to look at the logical and pragmatic side of life. Why is this important, because in the last two weeks Mercury will be conjunct to Uranus and give you lots of erratic thoughts. This does not have to be bad, just expect your mind to be more spontaneous in those weeks. Take advantage of the blessing.
Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical. This month you will understand things others find confusing in the first week. Later you will lose this ability and you will be confused yourself.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month you are free of direct planetary influence in the first weeks, but later Venus will enter Gemini and bless you with love and affection. If we put this together with our practice of Bodhicitta then there is truly a blessing. As Shantideva says, Bodhicitta turns all mundane actions into gold. Therefore slow down and exercise a sense of peacefulness when interacting with others. Astrology is blessing you this month to be affectionate.
Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. This month periodically check on your feelings. Intellectual people sometimes ignore feelings. This can be an error. Intellect and feelings work well together if you do it skillfully.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month will be interesting for you. Mars is in Cancer and well aspected with first Saturn and then Uranus and Mercury. Therefore be careful with what you attempt to accomplish. Use a clear motivation and you can use these aspects to add strength to what you do. There is a lot of power effecting you this month. Enjoy it with mindfulness.
Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month work with compassion. You do this by bringing to mind someone who is suffering. If you see the suffering then you will respond with a compassionate feeling. The object stimulates the feeling. Buddhist meditation techniques are so helpful in generating positive feelings.
LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month you have no direct planets in Leo, but the Sun and Jupiter bless you from a distance. Leo responds well to meditations that clarify motivation. Reflect on the interdependence of all life. You only exist because of your interactions with others. It means we are interdependent. Your awareness and wisdom eliminate negative astrological effects and utilize the energy in positive ways.
Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This month know what is motivating you. That means know your motivation in the light of interdependence. If there are no Buddhas or sentient beings, you would have no Dharma practice. No source for instruction nor any field for practice.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
This month no planets are in Virgo. Saturn is opposite and with good aspects to Mercury and Mars as the month progresses. Saturn is good for developing insight and wisdom. Focus on your wisdom and awareness. Although astrology may play a role in your daily activities, it only plays a role as an influence. Therefore, focus on the center of your awareness. If you motivate well then, all your life is an expression of your wisdom and compassion. If you are not focused and motivated properly then life is chaos, even if you think you have it under control. Control is a big issue for Virgos. The source of control is your own mind.
Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month meditate on your personal clarity and motivation. If you are clear and clean in your mind then actions will be good.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month there is lots of energy for you. The Sun and Jupiter run in opposition to Libra. You are basically pulled in opposing directions. There is nothing wrong with that, just know that everything at a distance seems wonderful and attractive. The reason is the Sun pulls at you and makes external things attractive. Be clear about where the real source of happiness lies, and all will be fine. Happiness and fulfillment are within the mind, not externally.
Libra Buddhists keep life in balance. You are slightly prone to get too excited about things. Slow down and although you are full of good energy don’t go too far with your activities. Let things unfold in a natural manner. That is the balance of peace (nirvana) and compassion.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month you are stimulated with Uranus and Mercury oppositions. Uranus makes you lively and Mercury stimulates thoughts. It will be a well aspected to Mercury with a conjunction of Uranus and a good aspect from Mars. The aspect to Mercury helps you think in dynamic terms. Be mindful moment to moment and you could benefit from these aspects. Exercise your mindfulness in what you are about to say, that is important.
Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. This month do more quietude meditation. That helps you be more mindful of your internal life. Use contemplative meditations to clarify your motive and then Bodhicitta to express your thoughts.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month you are free of direct planetary influence until Venus comes into opposition. The first weeks will be peaceful and then love and affection will start to be attractive to you. Use those feelings constructively, with a good motivation. Therefore slow down and do not get excited about things you desire. Astrology is an influence but your moment to moment awareness can protect you from inappropriate expenditures or desires.
Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. This month be aware that enthusiasm and impulsiveness play a strong role in your decisions. Use this feeling in a constructive manner. Energy can help you as much as it can confuse you.
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
Pluto has left your sign finally. This month Mars is opposite Capricorn with a positive aspect from Saturn. The Saturn aspect applies only for the first week. This can stimulate you to be powerful but too intense. Therefore, just do your best in whatever situation arises before you. Saturn will help you control the power you have, but only for the first week. Then you have to use your own internal wisdom to manage your energy. Use your faith in the Buddha Dharma when you feel confused.
Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. Good month to be reflective. What more need be said? A mindful soul is a wise soul.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month Pluto has entered to your Sun Sign. That gives you a depth of feeling you have not had for some time. As this happens expect a few rocky times as you become familiar with deeply felt feelings. Therefore, slow down and exercise a sense of peacefulness when interacting with others. Astrology is stimulating you this month to be moody. Remember work in a spiritual manner not a materialistic manner. If you have a materialistic attitude, you could be stimulated by delusions rather than wisdom. The best deep feeling is faith in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month lift your view of life to a spiritual dimension. That means stop focusing on material goods, relationships, and your body. Look at how those objects can be a vehicle for your spiritual inspiration, not the vehicle for material desires.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month Saturn is moving into Pisces with aspects to Mercury and the Sun. Focus on your wisdom, altruism and compassion. Although astrology may play a role in your daily activities, it only plays a role as an influence. If you motivate well then, all your life is an expression of your wisdom and compassion. If you are not focused and motivated properly then life is chaos. The creator of your life is your attitude. Saturn is well aspected all month by other planets, that promotes wisdom and reflectiveness. Enjoy it, meditate well.
Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective. This month your mind is powerful with three strong planets effecting you. This is especially true with the influence of Saturn.
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