2024

July 2024

ARIES (March 21 – April 19)

This month you have the Sun and Venus running square your sign.  Take into consideration the summer has started, it is hot and you might like to relax.  These aspects basically mean you should have little or no expectation of what will transpire as the month progresses.  Be open and without ambition.  What you want and what you get might differ slightly.

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

TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month you have a great sense of excitement and pleasure.  The Sun and Venus are all well aspected, but they are stimulating you from a distance.  Uranus and Mars are in Taurus, giving you excitement. Therefore be mindful of what is happening and look beyond the immediate situation.  Something from outside your immediate circle may bring happiness to 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.  Just because you can’t see something does not mean it does not exist.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month there is excitement in your life.  Jupiter sits strongly in your sign giving you enthusiasm.  That is exciting and you should make plans that benefit both you and others.  You will find life becomes more peaceful after the 10th.  Just remember to be considerate of others and avoid confusing conversations.

Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet.  This month be mindful.  You are talkative but in a gossipy manner therefore be clear about your motivation.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month is the birthday month.  Don’t 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 may start inspired with Venus and the Sun are conjunct for the first 10 days and so you are full of spontaneous affection.

Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings.  This month you may be the life of the party.  Enjoy the spontaneity but always remember your positive motivation each morning.

LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month is the birthday month.  Don’t 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 Mercury stimulating you with intelligence and then Venus will enter your sign and give you a nice affectionate hug.  Do some nice things with others.  That is how you experience happiness.

Leo Buddhists like to be motivators.  This month the energy expresses affection in an abundant manner so practice Immeasurable Joy, the thought that may all sentient beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)

Uranus and Mars are conjunct and well aspected to your sign.  That translates into powerful determination so be careful of overpowering friends and family with your desire to accomplish perfect activities.  You start the month with sincere wishes because Neptune and Saturn are opposite.  Then as the month continues you are excited with the possibilities around you.  This is because of a good aspect with Uranus and Mars.

Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner.  This month is a good time to be active and to help others accomplish their goals.  Be careful of how much energy you expend but know that you have great ability to be helpful.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month you have to slow down.  Sun and Venus are square and you will find satisfaction is not easy to attain.  Just go slowly and be mindful.  It is a great month to do a retreat.  You will gain insights that are not easily available all the time, especially about desire and satisfaction.   The Tibetans say, “One with many desires knows little satisfaction.”

Libra Buddhists keep life in balance.  This month go slowly and 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 things are going well.  Uranus and Mars are opposite and the Sun and Venus well aspected.  It all supports you.  Basically do whatever you please, just make sure it is virtuous and possibly for the benefit of more than yourself.  There is much you can do with a positive motive.

Scorpio Buddhists are passionate.  This month be positively passionate.  That means be passionate about your positive activities.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month Jupiter is opposite giving you excitement and enthusiasm.  Just be careful of what you focus on.  Getting excited does not mean you make the right decisions.  If you have a good attitude you don’t need astrology to support you.  Focus on stable intensions and all is possible.

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

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

This month slow down and meditate the whole month.  The Sun and Venus are opposite to your Sun sign. That is a great opportunity to be reflective and contemplative about chasing desires.  Don’t have many ambitions, just be peaceful and wise.  This month you are applying your meditative abilities to limit the distractions of errant desires.  The Sun Venus aspect stimulates agitation.

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 you have Mercury and Venus opposite your sign.  That means you have lots of ideas and desires.  Slow down and do not chase desire.  Do not be confused about what the real source of happiness is.  It is being helpful, wise and kind.  Use your mind to organize your spiritual intentions.

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

PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
You are still a spiritual and visionary center for the universe as Neptune has been in your sign for ages.  This month the first two weeks are good for thoughtful reflections.  Neptune and Mercury are well aspected and so spiritual insights are available to you.  Use your mind to organize your spiritual intentions.

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