February 2021
ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
The month you are empty of planets, but you have a huge boost from Aquarius. There are five planets there now all well aspected to Aries. So, do anything you wish to and know astrology is on your side. Granted, astrology is only an influence and you still must exercise wisdom and compassion in your decisions. Remember, as a Buddhist, our awareness, wisdom, and compassion are the real creators of our experience of life, everything else is just an influence.
Aries Buddhists love to be motivators. This month do as you please with a good motivation to benefit all.
TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month I would recommend going slowly. The Sun sits square to Taurus, plus four other planets, thus things could be confusing. These aspects also sit square Uranus and Mars in Taurus, adding to the intensity of errant energy. This is not a curse it is more like rainy weather. Astrology is an influence and it only gains access to you if you lack mindfulness. If it was raining today and you forgot your umbrella, you get wet. If the astrological aspects are not supportive then just be mindful and wise that you are in samsara. That protects you from agitation.
Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical. This month be present to what transpires in your immediate environment. Speculation would not be useful as it opens the door to superstition and anxiety. Be present and compassionate.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month things go well. The Sun, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mercury all support you from a distance. These become secondary influences to help you be happy and feel comfortable. This influence will be present for most of the month. Mercury is moving retrograde and that can cause some confusion, but your awareness, wisdom, and compassion always correct erroneous thoughts. That is the blessing of being a Buddhist, your practice protects you.
Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. This month be friendly and inspirational. Gemini has intellectual capacity, just be careful of misreading a situation and all should be fine.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
The month you are empty of planets, which means you have some freedom from astrological influences. Everything is impermanent though, so maintain a good level of practice so when things change in the future you are not caught by surprise. Granted, astrology is only an influence and you still must exercise wisdom and compassion in your decisions. Remember, as a Buddhist, our awareness, wisdom, and compassion are the real creators of our experience of life, everything else is just an influence.
Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month you are going to practice Bodhicitta in all your actions. Focus on being happy and learn how to express that. Happiness is like gasoline for the Mahayana vehicle. “May all sentient beings have happiness and its causes.”
LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month you might have an enlightening moments as the month passes. You have a huge boost from Aquarius. There are five planets there now, all in opposition to Leo. So, do anything you wish to and know astrology is on your side. You do have to be careful of being too excited about doing things, but with a little mindfulness you will be fine. Astrology is only an influence and you still must exercise wisdom and compassion in your decisions. Remember, as a Buddhist, our awareness, wisdom, and compassion are the real creators of our experience of life, everything else is just an influence.
Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This month look at the world with the eyes of a yogi/yogini. Keep your vision on the grand scheme of things, not the little details.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
Neptune is opposite your sign to give you positive insights into the nature of life. This will continue for the first week of the month. As you arrive at the last three weeks it is good to stop activity and meditate more. The Sun will run in opposition to Virgo, causing some distraction. This can cause one to be skeptical or confused, so be careful of a negative superstitious attitude.
Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month keep an eye on your moral conduct so you do not feel badly with unskillful actions you might make. Remember guilt is a double negative (you did something negative and you are bad) whereas regret (I wish I had not done that) helps you avoid the problem again in the future.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month you are much happier and more expressive of joy. The Sun, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter all sit beneficially aspected to your Sun sign, so enjoy yourself. Be happy, share good feelings and know that by the last week of the month you will be exuding love and playfulness to everyone. This is because Venus has been well aspected the whole month of February (plus St Valentine’s Day).
Libra Buddhists keep life in balance. This month you feel great and your affection for everyone is growing. Be careful of how strongly you express affection, it could cause some people to misinterpret your warmth.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month slow down a little. The Sun, Jupiter, Saturn and Venus sit square your Sun sign and so you might get a little confused. Be mindful of information you are fed by others. It could stimulate you into action, but the activity does not accomplish what you want. Slow down and listen carefully and think twice before acting. What is beneficial is Saturn is aspected and that causes one to slow down. Saturn is supportive of meditation and contemplation.
Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. This month you must be careful of feeling frustrated. You are prone to seeing obstacles where they do not exist. Granted samsara is an obstacle to true happiness so do not worry, just be realistic about what you do.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month does not have any planets in Sagittarius but the Sun, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter are beneficially positioned to help you. Use your intuition and intelligence to deal with the situations you encounter this month. As the month concludes slow down and be careful of what you decide to do. Neptune and the Sun will be square to Sagittarius. Just be mindful what you plan to do, and all will be fine.
Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. This month do not plan anything too grand. Just focus on the simple things in life and be of benefit wherever you find yourself.
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
Feelings are still important as Pluto is in your sign for ages to come. You do have Uranus and Mars well aspected, which brings good energy to Pluto’s placement. Be mindful of what you do and do not let moodiness make things more complicated. Shamata types of meditation are good to lighten the load of a moody despondent day. This should not be a problem for you though, you are a Buddhist and practice meditation daily, do not you?
Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. This time your mind is working overtime with feelings. Therefore, slow down and meditate on peace and the with “May all sentient beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.”
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month it is your birthday. The Sun runs smoothly in Aquarius till the last week of February. This is increased with Venus, Saturn and Jupiter in your Sun sign during the whole month. Be a little careful of over emphasizing your point of view. Mercury is going retrograde and this can cause you to have misleading intuition. Use your wisdom to review the insights you experience. You are powerful with so many planets in your sign, just exercise wisdom as you act.
Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month universal responsibility is so obvious to you it is hard to understand why everyone is not working for social justice and human rights. Be mindful of your speech, it is both a source of blessing and a weapon that inflames situations.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month you are inspired as you have never felt before. Initially you don’t think anything special will happen this month but by mid-month all the rules of the game change. Be prepared to become the catalyst of change. Do it skillfully though. Radical change upsets people, so do it with grace and poise. The reason is the Sun will come conjunct Neptune, giving you wonderful dreams and insights.
Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective. This month all that falls by the wayside and you are inspired to change things. It may be on a personal level or it may be in your immediate environment. Be mindful of the impact you have on others and do not forge ahead without being thoughtful first.
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