July

July 2021

Buddhist Astrology Monthly Update

ARIES (March 21 – April 19)

This month you have no planets in your sign, but you do have the big asteroid Chiron.  That often means you will have a challenge you must meet.  The Sun is square for the month as it moves through Cancer, so although the influences on you are very minor, do be careful.  If there is some issue or problem you have faced over many years in your life, these aspects might trigger it to arise again.  So be mindful, practice your appropriate level of morality and have good intentions to benefit all.  That will purify any problem that might come up, irrespective of astrology or any influence.   Your sincere practice purifies all negativity and generates all positive energy.

Aries Buddhists love to be motivators.  This month have no motive, just be aware in each moment.  That is the real practice of mindfulness.

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month you Uranus moving forward and out of square with Saturn.  I have mentioned this for several months as the aspect could have made things difficult for you.  Actually, astrology does not do that, your inappropriate attitude makes it happen.  You can add a stressful aspect from Mars and Venus, but the effect will be short lived as they move forward quickly.     Therefore, be mindful of what is happening and look for bigger connections.  We are an interdependent phenomena so be mindful of support from those around you.

Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical.  This month you may have to look beyond the immediate situation to understand what is happening.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month starts with a great sense of magic and dreams.  You have Mercury aspected by Neptune for the first week of July.   That stimulates dreams, visions and wonderment.  Just be careful of erroneous ideas and miscommunication.  That is the down side of this aspect.  Each morning if you look at the Western horizon you will see Mercury bright and beautiful.  It will only last for a short time though as Mercury is moving forward quickly.  Basically this month focus on your Bodhicitta and good will for all to have “Happiness and it’s causes”.

Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet.  This month be mindful.  Life is created by our motivation.  Have a good motive and be mindful moment to moment.  That is the best way to live one’s life.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month is the birthday month.  Do not forget to send a present to your parents to say thank you for the body you currently have.  Even if they have passed away, do some meditation, and send the good energy to them in their new rebirth.  The month has the Sun moving forward without any particular problems.  Remember, astrology is only an influence, like the weather or what is happening in the news today.  It does not define you; it merely stimulates you one way or the other.  Always have a good motive and mindfulness in place and you are protected from it all.

Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings.  This month starts off slowly and will build up speed in a gradual manner.  You will be successful if you take life step by step.

LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month is the birthday month.  Do not forget to send a present to your parents to say thank you for the body you currently have.  Even if they have passed away, do some meditation, and send the good energy to them in their new rebirth.  This month starts with good aspects from Mars and Venus.  The first days of July (including holidays in Canada and USA) might been less enjoyable as Saturn runs opposite to these two.  Just relax and let things unfold as they may.  By the end of the month, you will be super energetic as the two will come opposite to Jupiter, which is a totally different energy to Saturn.  That means enthusiasm pervades all your actions.  Enjoy July, we are finally finishing the Covid problem.

Leo Buddhists like to be motivators.  This month the energy to do things is there but you may end up with too many ideas.  Settle your mind each time you get too excited.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)

This month you have no direct planets in Virgo, but you do have the Sun, Uranus, Jupiter and Pluto helping you go in positive directions.  Sometimes astrology plays a strong role in our lives and sometimes the astrological effects are minimal.  This month do as you wish and be mindful that success is not always just being personally ambitious.  Sometimes knowing that help comes from others, and this improves our relationship with everyone.

Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner.  This month do whatever seems most beneficial, just be mindful of your appreciation of others.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month you will have Mars and Venus giving you lots of good energy.   You will try to accomplish many projects.  Slow down and live in the moment.  Go slowly and be mindful.  It is a great month to plan your day before you open the door and step outside.  You will gain insights if you are thoughtful of what you are about to do.  Mars gives you energy and Venus gives you affection and love.  Use those in positive directions and then your astrological influences become beneficial.

Libra Buddhists keep life in balance.  This month go slowly, be mindful and reflective.  It is a great month to have realizations that strike close to the bone.  The Zen bones of reality.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month you have excellent aspects to be meditative and contemplative.   The reason is Uranus is opposite, Mars, Saturn and Venus are square.  That does not mean the end of the world, rather by being mindful and contemplative, you can handle anything that comes your way.  Astrology only stimulates you and it is your practice that guides you.  Having problems is the gymnasium of exercise for Dharma practice.  If you do not exercise there, you will never accomplish what you wish to have, which is true happiness and fulfillment.   Take care, the world is a good place for Bodhisattvas.

Scorpio Buddhists are passionate.  This month be positively passionate.  That means be passionate about your positive activities, just do not have expectations.  That will ruin it all.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month, like Libra and Virgo, you are empty of direct planetary stimulation.  The nice thing is Mars and Venus are well aspected from Leo, and so you are energetic and loving of the universe.  Granted this is the astrological side of things not the total picture.  Provided there are no other major disruptive factors in your life things should be playful and pleasant.  Your Dharma practice is the real creator of who you are, not external things.

Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals.  This month be clear minded about your motivation.  A good motivation can transform any situation.  Remember the Buddhist text, 7 Point Mind Transformation, “Bring all situations to the Path.”

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

This month slow down and meditate the whole month.  Pluto is in Capricorn and that can stimulate faith.  That is a great time for meditations on Guru Yoga and the qualities of the Three Jewels of Refuge.  July will be peaceful from the point of view of astrology.  Use this time to increase your confidence in your practice, and that often is tied with a good relationship with our Gurus.  Remember, faith in Buddhism is based on three things: Inspiration, Admiration and Intelligence.  Of the three, well educated faith is the most stable.  That comes from a good study program.

Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions.  This month do just that.  There is no more to say!

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month Saturn moves through Aquarius slowly, including moving out of square with Uranus and an opposition with Mars and Venus.  Saturn benefits a great deal from contemplative meditations.  The reason is Saturn likes security and contemplative meditations give you a better context of how to live your life.  Study the Gradual Path to Enlightenment or whatever text your lineage focuses on.  The final advice is it is always better to listen twice as much as offering suggestions.   We have two ears and one mouth for that reason.

Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings.  This month your intelligence is high.  Use it in productive activities.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month you are sensitive and enthusiastic.  The sensitivity is Neptune and the enthusiasm is Jupiter, both in Pisces.  That is a great aspect for visions.  This sort of aspect gives you a totally different vision of how things are.  If you have a stable sense of altruism (Bodhicitta), then your good will is indestructible.  Just be careful of deluding yourself with erroneous ideas.  The last week of July will be more sensual as Venus will be harmoniously aspected to Jupiter.  Do write some poems about the meaning of life and altruism at that time.  Your vision and good feelings will do the writing for you.

Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective.  This month work at the Bodhicitta and poetry.  Remember, joy in positive actions reinforces them more than any other emotion.

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