Buddhist Astrology August 2019

ARIES (March 21 – April 19)

This month Aries is empty of planets but has good aspects from Leo for three weeks. Therefore, I recommend you do things you enjoy. It is the summer (for the northern hemisphere) and so have party, do virtuous activities and be happy. The astrology is beneficial for you. Come the last week of August slow down. The Sun, Venus and Mars will run square to Aries and that can mean problems. Astrology does not make the problems, your situation and your inability to handle the situation are what make the problems. That is the Buddhist point of view. Astrology might increase the effect but it does not create situations.

Aries Buddhists love to be motivators. This month motivate to be mindful with good will. The more you study Bodhicitta, the wish to benefit all universal sentient beings, the better quality of motive will arise within your heart and mind.

Remember, if you have a special event coming up, why not ask for a more detailed presentation of your chart dynamics? This can include offering a birthday present to someone of an astrology chart. Take care and wishing you well.

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month is not so quiet. Uranus in running retrograde in Taurus and squared to Venus and the Sun in the first week of August. I would recommend being mindful of the causes of anger or lust. Reason being the Uranus square could cause you to lash out suddenly because of anger or to pursue an inappropriate desire out of lust. Mindfulness is a wonderful resource to protect you from reacting negatively to whatever stimulation you meet. In this case you are a little more sensitive to aggression or lust.

Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical. This month know that your inner feelings may be causing you distraction. Keep awareness and wisdom to the forefront and all will go well.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
You have an interesting mix of illusions and agitation. Neptune runs square to Jupiter and Neptune is square to Gemini and Jupiter opposite Gemini. This both stimulates you and agitates you at the same time. Jupiter can make you easily agitated so be mindful when you have a revelation. The revelation can be stimulated by Neptune but make sure it is not an illusionary view of something. Don’t jump off your meditation mat to pursue it. The enthusiasm is there but it needs management. This will apply all of the month, so be careful of what you get involved in.

Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. You may feel just wonderful, full of energy and in harmony with everything but as you move into new situations go slowly. You are slightly prone to being confused by simple things, so slow down your enthusiasm, it may be inappropriate.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
The party from last month is over and you are coasting on the energy of the love you received. All the planets but Mercury are away visiting other signs so basically do whatever seems appealing and always motivate with a good heart. The last two weeks of the month require some skill as Saturn and Pluto are opposite Cancer. This applied for all of August but with Mercury in Cancer for the first week it had little effect. After the first week of August you could be prone to frustration. Therefore, slowdown in those last weeks of August and don’t have many agendas. It’s the summer, relax. These are good aspects for a Buddhist as both those planets stimulate introspection and faith.

Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month you are more into doing something. Therefore, be mindful of the direction you are motivated to move in. Clarify your motive and things will work a lot better for you.

LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month is your birthday. You should consider offering a party for your parents. They gave you this rebirth and so are the main cause of your Dharma practice. Whether they were good or complicated parents is not the point, they gave you a body and the opportunity to meet the Dharma. That is a worthy reason. This month is strong for sensual feelings. The full month the Sun and Venus will be stimulating you. That is a cause for a rich feeling of love and pleasure. Make sure it is for virtuous reasons. In the last week Mercury will come into Leo. That stimulates ideas and communication. Therefore, be full of loving inspiration but let go of expectations and keep yourself centered. Your desires for happiness will increase during this time. True happiness comes in positive relationships with others.

Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This birthday month has altruistic meditations strongly benefiting you. The first 3 weeks are excellent for meditations on love and compassion. Focus on Mahamudra and realize the flux and flow of life. Live in the realm of realization!

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)

This month is your birthday. You should consider offering a party for your parents. They gave you this rebirth and so are the main cause of your Dharma practice. Whether they were good or complicated parents is not the point, they gave you a body and the opportunity to meet the Dharma. That is a worthy reason. This month be mindful and patient. The first three weeks are the quiet time. Even if it is your birthday during those weeks, be patient if no one notices. Come the last ten days this will all change and live will get very active. If you are planning a party, definitely schedule it for the last week of August. The astrology is very good for having a wonderful time.

Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month slow down your pursuit of happiness. You might consider trying to discover the secret to life, but I recommend you just relax and let things unfold as they will. Happiness is subjective and depends on your point of view. At the end of August happiness will come unexpectedly.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month Libra is empty of planets but has good aspects from Leo for three weeks. Therefore, I recommend you do things you enjoy. It is the summer (for the northern hemisphere) and so have party, do virtuous activities and be happy. The astrology is beneficial for you. Come the last week of August slow down. The Sun, Venus and Mars will run square to Libra and that can mean problems. Astrology does not make the problems, your situation and your inability to handle the situation are what make the problems. That is the Buddhist point of view. Astrology might increase the effect but it does not create situations.

Libra Buddhists keep life in balance. Balance means a centered being who can work with situations skillfully. A bodhisattva is the best of all balancers. They balance their interactions with others between the extremes of samsara and nirvana. Some beings need a little more samsara, and some need more nirvana. You can be the one who helps them find the balance.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
The bliss of the past has moved on and this month is good to slow down and be aware of your motivation. Basically, be mindful that a sense of dissatisfaction could arise because the Sun, Mercury and Venus all sit square your sign. That means you may feel indulgent about your desires but never quite satisfied. Better to give happiness to others than to seek it. What goes around will come around, so if you give pleasure it will come back to you, guaranteed.

Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. Your passion is always present, but the problem is your satisfaction is low. Therefore, you may be demanding on those around you. Slow down and practice tong len (Giving and Taking meditation). That balances out the self-indulgent desires with a sense of generosity toward others.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
Joy and faith are a strong feeling for you as this month the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter increase all positive feelings. Deep feelings can be great motivators. For example, a mother has deep feelings about her child so no matter how naughty the child is, the mother always in the depths of her heart loves the child. Be a bodhisattva who knows the depths of your personal Bodhicitta. You have very good energy, express it skillfully and with joy.

Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. Meditate on Bodhicitta. This month inspiration comes from feelings mixed with love and self-confidence. Be aware of your feelings and don’t think that a vision is just image related. Feelings are visionary too.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

The only thing to do this month is meditate. It is a good month to sit down and be contemplative about the meaning of your life. Contemplation clarifies the direction you want to move in and generates self-confidence. The reason is you have Pluto and Saturn in Capricorn. Both those planets benefit a great deal from a meditative lifestyle. Reason is Saturn likes stability and Pluto likes positive feelings. Good meditation gives you both of those. So do it! Slowing down is great advice.

Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. A time of deep wisdom is here so start the month by developing a thoughtful attitude.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
The month is full of energy, but that energy needs to be managed well. You have the Sun, Mars, Mercury and Venus running opposite to your Sun sign. These planets are all complimented by a good aspect with Neptune. There is a wish to understand things you normally don’t think about. It is actually a very powerful month to do positive things. This applies especially to the first three weeks of August. Just be careful of how much energy you expend on any one activity. You might exhaust yourself if you are not careful. This time is also great for your dream life! Remember Bodhicitta and all will go well.

Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month you have a great opportunity to help others. Meditate and take bodhisattva precepts for the first 10 days of the month. You will feel wonderful and inspired. That will carry you thought the rest of the month where you can dedicate yourself to Bodhisattva’s activities.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month has the Sun, Venus and Mars energizing your mind in the last ten days of August. The feeling is strong at this time as the Sun, Venus and Mars run supportively aspected by Uranus. Therefore, buckle your seatbelt and get ready for a busy end of August. Manage your energy expenditures well and you will not end up exhausted.

Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective. Sensitivity is a two-way street. You are sensitive to incoming energy, but you are also a broadcasting station of energy to others. This month you have a large volume of energy in your mind and body, so make sure your circuit breakers are well seated and be careful of shocks and surprises!

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