October 2020
ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
This month sees the Sun opposite Mars Aries with a square to Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn. That can mean you feel distracted and unsettled. This is even stronger for you because Mars is retrograding in Aries, so expect the unexpected. What can help is Saturn’s assistance in contemplative meditations. As Aries likes to be active and motivated, I would recommend you slow down and review your intentions. The month could be full of activities that lack focus if you act without forethought. Best would be to postpone big projects and just tidy things up for the winter.
Aries Buddhists love to be motivators. This month slow down and review your motives. Contemplate on meaningful actions and practice mindfulness when distraction arises. That is the Buddhist Path, irrespective of astrology.
TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month has the feeling of being agitated, strongly agitated. The reason is Uranus is in Taurus and the Sun and Mercury will come opposite to both Taurus and Uranus. Therefore, slow down and do not create fantasies about the grass being greener on the other side of the hill. This agitation will stimulate all of the month. Be aware of your thoughts and actions. To use an analogy, it is raining hard, have a good umbrella and raincoat. Those are your awareness, wisdom, and compassion, especially your patience.
Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical. This month your mind can have confusing ideas. Therefore, do no activities based on your personal point of view, rely on others help when organizing things, and listen to their advice.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month life is comfortable. The Sun and Mars are harmoniously aspected to your Sun sign. Therefore, do activities that you enjoy and know the stars are on your side. It is like having good friends that support what you do. This influence will last the first three weeks of October, then the influence will diminish. Remember, astrology is just an influence, your awareness, wisdom and compassion are the real creators of your life.
Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. This month go with the flow of virtue and create lots of positive karma. While the weather is sunny make hay, when the circumstances are good, create good karma.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month go slowly. The Sun and Mars are square to Cancer. Basically, do small actions that have a higher possibility of success. Big events might become complicated. The reason is Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn are opposite to Cancer and thus, also squaring the Sun and Mars. These negative aspects are not the end of the world and as an example, if it is raining and you have an umbrella you do not get wet. If you are mindful you do not have problems. If problems come, it is not the astrology, it is in part your past karma. Good wisdom and mindfulness can purify those circumstances and past karma profoundly.
Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month be reflective and patient. Patience is a wonderful virtue and Saturn in opposition gives you that blessing this month. Patience comes from understanding that aggression is not the best way to resolve issues. Compassion is a far better way to deal with all situations. It helps both you and others.
LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month you have the Sun and Mars well aspected to help you accomplish tasks. Just be careful of trying do too many things. Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn square these two and that makes situations complicated. You have lots of energy, but you could make it worse by trying to accomplish too many projects. Manage your ambition with common sense.
Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This month motivate yourself to know when to slow down and when to move forward. Let events around you have a natural flow and you will be successful.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
This month Venus in Virgo, stimulating affection and pleasure. It is a good month to put emphasis on Bodhicitta, realizing all your existence is interdependent with others. Whether it is interdependent with the planet or people, without those factors in your life you would not exist or have success. Read up on the Buddhist texts like the Seven Point Attitude Transformation and similar topics.
Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month start slowly to avoid mistakes and then have fun, dream the impossible dream.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month is your birthday month. Do not forget to send a card to your parents to thank them for this rebirth. If they have died, then do a meditation in deep appreciation of the rebirth they gave you. Even if life has been complicated, the main thing is you have the Dharma. You will find the month starts a burst of energy as the Sun will square Jupiter, Pluto and then Saturn. This is complicated by an opposition to Mars in Aries. Be careful of confusion. Start the month slowly with plans that you feel good about and end the month relaxing, avoid agitating thoughts. Your awareness, wisdom and compassion can handle all this easily.
Libra Buddhists keep life in balance. The balance this month is between activity and thoughtfulness. You will be agitated during the month, so be thoughtful now, that gives you balance later in the month.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month is your birthday month. Do not forget to send a card to your parents to thank them for this rebirth. If they have died, then do a meditation in deep appreciation of this rebirth they gave you. Even if life has been complicated, the main thing is you have the Dharma. This month you are happy as Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn and Venus transit well aspected to Scorpio. That is enhanced as Mercury and the Sun arrive in your Sun sign in the last 10 days of October. Be careful of impulsive actions as the month ends, you have Uranus opposite the Sun and Mercury. That could cause you to have unrealistic desires. Be mindful and know this is samsara, many desires mean little satisfaction. An old Tibetan bit of wisdom.
Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. This month your mind is organizing things and so place your passions on positive objects. The best of passions is the passion for Bodhicitta and to be a Bodhisattva.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month you will become more and more active. The month has Mars and the Sun inspiring you to feel great. Mars inspiration can move your meditations to an active expression of compassion for all. You will feel very enthusiastic to be a bodhisattva all month long because of this aspect. Remember, intelligence must be exercised with compassion or situations just get complicated. Bodhisattvas are expert at knowing when to help and when to keep a distance.
Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. This month your inspiration is being friendly. Remember the definition of love, it is the wish to give others happiness. I wise person once said, “Love is nothing until it is given away.”
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
This month Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto benefit you with contemplative ability. Use Saturn’s beneficial effect to look deeply into yourself, decide what is important and what is not. Be confident in your own clarity and positive feelings. The month will be fine if you maintain mindfulness. The reason for the cautionary note is Mars and the Sun will be square occasionally. That can cause a negative intensity to arise in your actions.
Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. This month be mindful of the meaning of your life. That keeps you in balance as often we like to think our samsara should only get better and better. This is not the nature of samsara, so do not rely on it. Have better motivations than just samsaric success.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month is full of energy. You have Mars with strong aspect from the Sun during the middle weeks of October. That brings two stimulations on you. One is strong desire do things at the beginning of the month and the other is being demanding in the middle of the month. Therefore, slow down, be mindful of what is important and what is not, and you will be fine. Astrological influences are like wind, and if there is a fire, the wind makes it burn hotter.
Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month it is good to filter your desires with common sense. Have a deeper sense of peace that helps you not get distracted by superficial agitation.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn benefit Neptune in Pisces. These good aspects to Neptune will stimulate many profound and inspiring thoughts. As the month progresses energetic thoughts will pervade you with wonderful feelings. This is because Jupiter will move closer to a good aspect with Neptune. It would be a good time to schedule regular meditation sessions to ensure you benefit from the positive environment.
Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective. This month know you are motivated with a strong force of deeply felt wisdom. Balance it with an intelligent presentation when you are dealing with others.
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