December 2014

ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
This month starts slowly with the square of Pluto to Uranus which has been effecting you for months. It will get more complicated by the end of the second week as the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Pluto will all be square to Aries. So definitely slow down, do lots of breathing meditation and be mindful. It is not the end of the world but if you act out impulsive thoughts things will get complicated. Just be careful of being distracted if you focus on the negative things in life. The aspect makes you emotional.
Aries Buddhists love to be motivators. This month deep feelings are intense and need some balance. Utilize your mindful awareness to keep from being dark or morbid about negative things. Bodhicitta can protect you from those sorts of feelings.
TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month you are free of direct astrological influences. This is a good opportunity to mention that life is not just your astrology chart. The more mindful and aware you are, the more you have freedom from all aspects of influence. For example the male and female Bodhisattvas and Buddhas are part of the world and involved in the interplay of influences but they remain clear minded and of a beneficial nature. Keep this in mind and you will find inspiration to live a meaningful life. What is beneficial is an opposition aspect with Saturn and this can help your analytical meditations profound. Utilize the blessing.
Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical. This month do breathing meditations or calm abiding techniques. Basically desires are fleeting moments of illusory bliss. Even if we attain our desire things will not remain stable forever.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month there continues to be a high possibility of feeling over energized. Mercury, Venus and the Sun are running in opposition to your Sun sign. Basically it means ideas have powerful energy behind them. Don’t let your thoughts run wild. It is a good time to speak publicly and inspire love and compassion as you are influential, especially in the first weeks of December. The opposition stimulates a broader vision of life.
Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. This month use your powerful intellect to influence people in a positive direction. In the later weeks of December be careful of being too busy as Christmas Day approaches.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month might have some interesting things happen. Pluto, Venus and Mercury are opposite your Sun sign. Pluto effects our deeper emotional life and our body. Mercury effects or stimulates your mind and ideas. You can use this aspect positively with meditations of faith, for example Guru Yoga. Negatively you might want to be aware of your body and changes taking place. Pluto can only effect you if you have the causes for physical problems. If you take care of your diet and exercise you limit negative influences. The last days of December are going to be very powerful as the Sun comes conjunct Pluto. Be more mindful during that time.
Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month move your feelings to the intuitive level. Let a vision or inner sense of clarity inspire you. Things that happen may have links and connections far beyond your normal vision of reality.
LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month is basically quite good. Jupiter sits well positioned to Venus as the month starts. Enjoy an increase in love and pleasure. Mars come more and more opposite Jupiter as Christmas and the New Year approach. Therefore be careful of trying to accomplish too much. You can plan on being busy and you will have astrological help to keep up to the brisk pace of Christmas.
Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This month move gracefully and use your good energy to help others. Be mindful of trying to accomplish too much, slow down when those feelings come.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
This month there are no planets in your Sun sign. This is a good opportunity to mention that life is not just your astrology chart. The more mindful and aware you are, the more you have freedom from all aspects of influence. For example the male and female Bodhisattvas and Buddhas are part of the world and involved in the interplay of influences but they remain clear minded and of a beneficial nature. Keep this in mind and you will find inspiration to live a meaningful life. What is beneficial for you in the last two weeks of December are the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Pluto all well aspected from Capricorn. That means support from afar helping you have a nice Christmas.
Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month review your motivation and aspirations. It is always good to review what one is doing to ensure it is meaningful and progressive for your deeper, heartfelt goals.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month there are no planets in Libra but you continue to have a Uranus opposition and a Pluto square. In the last two weeks of December definitely slow down as Venus, Mercury, Pluto and the Sun will come square to Libra. It is not a bad aspect if you are mindful and present to the moment. Just have a good motivation and allow samsara to unfold naturally around you. Balance samsara and nirvana in each moment, the middle path.
Libra Buddhists keep life in balance. Balance your normal sense of understanding situations with the fact that no one can predict anything. Samsara means life is chaotic. Make sure good intentions play a role in your decisions.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month you have Saturn giving you a nice sense of wisdom and equanimity. There are no negative aspects to Saturn and so the month will be pleasant from the astrological point of view. It would be good to increase this beneficial effect with meditations of Bodhicitta and love and compassion. It is similar to the wind being at your back, it propels you on your journey. Use this time well as it is the month of good will to all.
Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. This month you are free of passion, so use the time skillfully. Make your decisions work in harmony with your greater goals.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month is your birthday. Don’t forget to send a card to your parents to thank them for this rebirth. Even if they have passed away you can do a deeply appreciative meditation for the benefit of them. The Sun, Mercury and Venus are running quickly through your sign. The first weeks of December may be full of good ideas and inspiration. Be a little careful of distraction that are not useful at this time. It is a good month, just be mindful.
Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. This month do not move on your inspirations too quickly, rather observe them first. It is a good time to develop insight into the nature of enthusiasm and that requires a peaceful moment for the insight to develop.
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
This month is your birthday month. Don’t forget to send a card to your parents to thank them for this rebirth. Even if they have passed away you can do a deeply appreciative meditation for the benefit of them. You have good aspects for deep feelings and profound thoughts. This is because Mercury, Venus and Pluto are conjunct and supported by a good aspect from Neptune. The influence is beneficial for warm hearted meditations, especially because it is Christmas time! Just be careful of distractions caused by the Uranus square.
Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. For this month just be loving, peaceful and generous. That is the Christmas spirit and you have lots of it.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month you continue to have Mars in Aquarius. The first week is benefited by a positive aspect with Saturn. That means thoughtful activity. The last weeks of December have you wanting to do more and more. Therefore, what is a good activity to do? Be a Bodhisattva and help others to be happy. Offer love and peace to the world. That is the Christmas spirit.
Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month be the Bodhisattva you always wanted to be. Just do it.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month starts with agitation. That is because Uranus in your Sun Sign is squared by Pluto, Venus, Mercury and finally the Sun. It is not the end of the world but you do have to exercise mindfulness. Be careful of impulsive spending and reckless activity. Slow down and be mindful you are like a fire cracker ready to go off in any direction unexpectedly. During the month be careful of misunderstanding the intentions of others. Just be peaceful and kind hearted. That solves many problems.
Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective. This month be peaceful, happy and useful around the Christmas table. Prior to Christmas be mindful of your intentions.