November 2018
ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
The month of November has Uranus opposite Venus. That is a big stimulation on sensuality, love and satisfaction. Therefore, this month meditate and contemplate more on the meaning of the Dharma in your life. A good question to ask is, “What legacy am I leaving behind me?” This helps organize your intentions for the future. The transit can effect relationships and the normal ways you pursue happiness. Know that you are easily agitated and dissatisfied. If you have clarity about what is important in the long run then minor agitation is not a problem.
Aries Buddhists are motivators. This month Guru Yoga meditations would be beneficial. Good Gurus are sources of inspiration both from their teachings and from their lifestyle.
TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
Are you feeling split between the current situation and projections about better scenarios? The Sun and Jupiter run opposite to your sun sign. Those are two energetic planets stressing you and pulling you in many directions. I would suggest you go slowly and be mindful. Those planets put a lot of pressure on you. It is only an influence but if you have some delusions of better situations elsewhere you may be fooling yourself.
Taurus Buddhists are practical. This month make sure your desires are in check. You tend to fantasize and do all the wrong things to attain happiness. Remember Shantideva the great Buddhist saint’s words of wisdom. “Sentient beings are strange, although wishing happiness they avoid its causes. Although wishing to avoid suffering they constantly create its causes.”
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month you have Mercury opposite your sign. That will stimulate ideas and communication. The month will close with an opposition with the Sun and Jupiter in the last weeks of November. Those planets can cause agitation and desires that you chase after. The problem is the opposition is mixed with an retrograde Mercury. It is an aspect of desire but with little satisfaction. Slow down and enjoy the moment that is present, not the situations you dream about but don’t have access to.
Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. This month act with a loving heart and faith in the 3 Precious Jewels of Refuge. Don’t jump around too much, be peacefully and thoughtful.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month three planets support you from other signs. The Sun, Jupiter and Mars are all beneficially positioned. I would suggest you pursue projects that involve others in virtuous activities. Be supportive of positive group action and you may find you are able to organize people well. You often work with your emotions and this month you can give good emotional support to others. This effect applies for the first weeks of November.
Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month the feelings are motivational. Mix these feelings with Bodhicitta and you will bring fulfillment to both yourself and others.
LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month Mars in opposition continues to inspire and motivate you. In the first weeks this is well aspected by Venus and so love, affection and action work together well. Your sign is active and come the last ten days Jupiter and the Sun will move into beneficial aspects too. Be mindful in your motive and you can easily use this positive influence. If you have a situation where activity is necessary, these aspects are useful.
Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This month organize your thoughts and meditate on karma, the suffering nature of deluded reality and interdependence. These meditations will be fruitful for your spiritual progress.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
This month no planets are in Virgo. What you do have is Neptune opposite Virgo and running retrograde. What that means is the potential of illusions pushing you in the wrong direction. Be the eye of calm when experiencing confusing ideas. If you have a big project to accomplish this aspect could be useful for the vision it bestows. At the end of the month be careful you are not rushing things. The Sun and Jupiter will square Mars and Neptune and that can mean an increase of confusion with desires.
Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month you are busy and possibly rushing to get things done. Slow down and organize yourself before you step out the door to start the day.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month things are pleasurable in an intense manner. You have Venus running retrograde in Libra with an opposition to Uranus. Remember as a Buddhist we work with our desires in a constructive manner. Bring your confusion into enlightenment with compassion and peace. Come the last two weeks of November the Sun and Jupiter will enter Sagittarius and that effect will add strength to your activities. Basically, be mindful daily and have a positive motivation each morning. Irrespective of astrological influences the two factors of mindfulness and positive motivation will make your life meaningful and fulfilled.
Libra Buddhists keep life in balance. This month it is sunny weather figuratively speaking so enjoy the blessings and utilize the good weather to expand your positive feelings. Life experiences are only a problem if you make them a problem.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This is your birthday month and the Sun and Jupiter are in Scorpio. These are the air and fire elements in the zodiac. Go slowly as you have ample energy to draw on. Going slowly ensures actions and thoughts are done skillfully. Don’t forget to send a card to your parents to thank them for this rebirth. Even if they have passed away you can dedicate a meditation or two in deep appreciation of their support. They gave you a body and the opportunity to meet the Dharma.
Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. This month you are energetically passionate so manifest it skillfully. Give happiness to others, that is the passion of Bodhicitta and that also brings you much greater personal satisfaction.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This is your birthday month. The Sun and Jupiter will transit into Sagittarius in the last ten days of the month and that gives you energy. Be mindful of confusing thoughts though, as Mercury will run retrograde at this time too. Utilize these influences in your daily meditations and activities. Even if you simply sit down and meditate for a moment you will receive inspiration from these planets. Just make sure the enthusiasm is constructive. Use your intelligence before acting on those intentions. Don’t forget to send a card to your parents to thank them for this rebirth. Even if they have passed away you can dedicate a meditation or two in deep appreciation of their support. They gave you a body and the opportunity to meet the Dharma.
Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. This month slow down and meditate before you act. Remember a compassionate heart is a great source of motivation.
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
This month you have Saturn and Pluto moving through you sign. Saturn benefits from being a contemplative Buddhist. The reason is the meditations in Buddhism are practical and grounded. Pluto helps with faith and is good with Guru Yoga practices. Do those styles of meditation and you will benefit a lot. Therefore, be confident in your own clarity and positive feelings.
Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. This month go slowly and do good works. Basically, your faith is a mainstay for your practice and so use it well.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month you should slow down and watch the melodrama of life unfold. Samsara is the creation of deluded minds. If your mind is clear and wise then you have the causes for liberation and nirvana. There are two planets, the Sun and Jupiter squaring your sign and this can cause you to have inappropriate desires. If you are observant, then you can watch the soap opera of life with compassionate eyes. Just sit back, be quiet and contemplative and gain insights into the suffering nature of samsara. This will effect you mostly in the first two weeks of November.
Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month put more emphasis on meditation and peacefulness. It will help you manage your social interactions.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month starts with blessings from the Sun being well aspected to Neptune in Pisces. Mercury, Jupiter and the Sun will come square though in the last two weeks. The Sun and Jupiter will stimulate energy, but the delivery may be incorrect. The reason is Neptune leads these planets and can delude you. Mercury is involved in this too as it is running retrograde, thus causing more problems. Be careful of deluded actions but know your Dharma practice can protects you.
Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective. This month forget about being quiet and sensitive. You have vision but with the aspect of the Sun, Jupiter and Mercury you will feel the need to act. Act with mindfulness and compassion. Not with delusion and insensitivity.
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