June 2022
ARIES (March 21 – April 19) This month you have Jupiter and Mars transiting through Aries. That means a lot of energy, particularly enthusiasm and will power. Use the energy well and you should be able to accomplish a lot of projects. Remember, astrology is only an influence, your intelligence (awareness, wisdom and compassion) are far more important. Use your Bodhicitta motivation to start any project and let the astrology help you along.
All Buddhists with an Aries Sun can consider being active and in the world. Motivate clearly each morning, don’t rush your meditation and all should go well. You are slightly inclined to be too excited to get out there and be distracted.
TAURUS (April 20 May 20) You have good aspects between Uranus (in your sign) and Venus. This blesses you with a clear sense of character. Anytime those two planets are aspected they favor a feeling of independence with affectionate attraction. Thus, I refer to them as a good support for having a dynamic character during their transits. This will last during the middle days of the month. Do what is at hand, a good Taurus trait, and avoid unskillful pleasures.
All Buddhists with a Taurus Sun should do what is required of them. As the Zen proverb says, “Carry water, chop wood.” Be present to whatever manifests and do your actions with a loving heart. What more need be said?
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20) Happy Birthday. Make sure you send a present to your parents. They are the ones who gave you this rebirth and so it is important to celebrate their gift. This month is going to go well. That is from the astrological point of view. You are intelligent and present. The Sun and Mercury are together in different parts of Gemini. The Sun’s influence is to make you self confident and as Mercury arrives in Gemini, your communication skills will increase. Use these influences in constructive ways and you will accumulate good karma.
All Buddhists with a Gemini Sun can start the month with a clear mind that sets one’s motive. Once that is established move your energy over to fully engaging that intention. You will exude authority, conviction and determination. Just be mindful not to be overbearing.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22) Happy Birthday. Make sure you send a present to your parents. They are the ones who gave you this rebirth and so it is important celebrate their gift. Give them a present instead of expecting one from them. This month you will have good energy as Mars and Jupiter are well positioned to Cancer. Particularly at the end of the month you will the Sun and Jupiter well aspected to increase your enthusiasm. Use that energy in constructive ways and you will be happy.
All Cancer Buddhists can do whatever they set their sights on. Nothing hinders your success, so use that energy skillfully. Strive to benefit not only yourself but the world and others around you.
LEO (July 23 – August 22) This month you have supportive aspects from the Sun, Jupiter and Mars. That adds enthusiasm to your activities. Use the energy skillfully and all will be good. The middle of the month has a strong aspect Uranus and Venus. These planets will stimulate desires, strong impulsive desires. Remember, pursuing pleasure is not a cause of happiness. A peaceful mind gives more satisfaction that chasing happiness. Use these transits to be affectionate, not needy for pleasure. It will only last for a short time, middle of the month.
All Buddhist with a Leo Sun are powerful beings. Radiate the warmth you internally possess, but don’t use it to seduce others. Just be a bright light to people that need a hug and support.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) You have Uranus and Venus effecting your sun sign from a distance. This is an excellent aspect if you do regular meditation on Bodhicitta and Guru Yoga. Neptune is opposite Virgo and that stimulate deep insights and visions. Dedicate those feelings toward the path to enlightenment. Our personal focus is the most important thing, astrology only stimulates whatever we are focused on. Be a Bodhisattva, that is meaningful to both you and all other sentient beings.
All Virgo Buddhists might want to read the biographies of the great masters of the past.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) You are void of planets. Of course, you and the planets were always empty of inherent existence, but this month you have a double emptiness. No self-existent nature and no planets! What works to your advantage are 5 planets, the Sun, Mars and Jupiter all harmoniously positioned. This tends to translate into success in action. Just remember to use your intelligence in the decisions you make. Astrology is only an influence, not the creator of situations. Be careful of how much enthusiasm you put into your activities, you might exhaust yourself.
Libra Buddhists need only be mindful of reckless actions undertaken without forethought. Whatever you do has potential for success, just go slowly and double-check your motivation occasionally.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) Scorpio is empty of planets but has aspects to Venus and Uranus. There is also an aspect to Neptune that lasts for the whole month. That stimulates idealism. The aspect of Venus will apply for three weeks of June but Uranus is stimulating ou the whole month. Basically, the whole month should be fine from the astrological point of view. Just exercise common sense in the decisions you make. Do not be impulsive in chasing desires, do things that are meaningful and positive.
Scorpio Buddhists need only be mindful of their decisions. Watch your dreams, they may be interesting. Neptune benefits your dream life and idealism.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) You have no planets directly in your Sun sign but the Sun and Mercury move in opposition to Sagittarius. This can make you intellectually agitated. If that happens, just calm down, move your attention to your breathing and release the confusion. A good sense of calm abiding (Shamata) will always help dispel confusion. This agitation is slightly increased by a square aspect to Neptune. All of this will dissipate quickly in the fourth week of June.
Sagittarius Buddhists will be far sighted and imaginative, they just have to temper that with common sense and peacefulness. Astrology can be useful, even the difficult aspects. It just depends on your wisdom and compassion.
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
You have a quiet beginning to the month with Pluto moving slowly in Capricorn. Pluto will be well aspected to Neptune, Mercury and Venus. Most of this will happen at the end of the month. Reflect on the meditations of the Gradual Path to Enlightenment. They are presented to help you have a good life, with clarity of what is important and what is useless. The Dharma helps us be clear with what has true meaning.
Capricorn Buddhists are normally detached. This month is a good time to stop and really think about the meaning of your life. Don’t be judgmental of yourself or others, just be the quiet observer of the nature of things. Draw positive insight from those meditations.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) Saturn, with good aspects from Mars and the Sun stimulate Aquarius to new levels of enthusiasm. This applies for the last week of June. Saturn is always a good planet for meditation, both quietude and contemplative meditations. Use this time to reflect on the meaning of your life and use those meditations to create a wonderful summer experience. Maintain a good sense of morality and you will not have any problems.
Aquarius Buddhists have an excellent social conscience. Sit back and gain a greater vision of what society currently is offering you. Intelligent insights can be gained in the first week of June.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20) You are void of all the planets except for Neptune. Of course, you and the planets were always empty of inherent existence, but this month you have a double emptiness. No self-existent nature and no active planets! What works to your advantage is the spiritual nature of Neptune increasing your vision of the void. Remember, the void is actually the emptiness of self-existence. It never existed at any time, and Neptune can help you understand that. Basically, be a nice person and have confidence in what you do. Rely on your Bodhicitta motivation to move you in the right directions.
Pisces Buddhists are sensitive individuals. The aspects are good for you this month. Don’t worry about little things. Just move quietly and with confidence. That is the best.