October 2022
ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
This month sees the Sun, Venus and Mercury all opposite your Sun sign. That can mean you feel distracted and unsettled. Venus’s influence makes you agitated and have desires for distant things. Mercury could cause you to have doubts or confusing thoughts and bad communication. 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 and therefore are not fulfilling or satisfying.
Aries Buddhists love to be motivators. This month slow down and review your motives. Contemplate on meaningful actions and practice mindfulness when distraction arises.
TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month has the feeling of chasing pleasure and a feeling of agitation. The reason is Uranus and Saturn are strongly square all the month. On top of this,Venus and the Sun will be opposite your Sun sign in the last week of October. Therefore, slow down and don’t create fantasies about the grass being greener on the other side of the hill. Especially do not get into arguments, you will feel too opinionated. Relax, be mindful and compassionate.
Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical. This month your mind is excited with possibilities. It is a good month to meditate on peace and openness. The reason is you have too much distracted energy.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month you are full of dreams. Mars is in Gemini but with a square from Neptune. Neptune has lots of fantasies and visions. Mars wants to do things but Neptune might be giving you bad information. You could overestimate your capacity or misjudge a situation with this aspect. You have the energy to do things, just make sure they are reasonable. Do not fantasize the incredible, if it seems too good to be true, it most likely is not true.
Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. This month go with the flow of virtue and create positive karma in simple ways. You have the energy, just make sure the goal is realizable.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month Cancer is empty of planets, so direct influence is not there. Pluto is opposite you but not badly aspected by other planets. The Sun and Venus are square to Cancer, but again those do not cause problems. So just be mindful this month. Have good motivations to be of benefit and accomplish small actions of virtue.
Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month be reflective and patient. Patience is a wonderful virtue. Patience comes from understanding that aggression is not the best way to resolve issues. Skilful 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 are contemplative. Venus and the Sun are well aspected to Leo in the first weeks of October. The best way to use this influence is to do contemplative meditations of altruism and Bodhicitta. The reason for contemplation is Saturn being opposite Leo, that helps you be meditative. Venus adds affection to the package of influences. Granted, this is just the astrology, your awareness, wisdom and compassion are far more important in all the decisions you make.
Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This month motivate yourself to meditate more than you normally do. There are times for change and there are times for contemplation. This is the time for contemplation.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
This month Mercury is in Virgo for a short time. This is aspected in the first week with Neptune in direct opposition. That influence is good for visionary meditations and profound insights. It will not last long though, so meditate more in the first week. After that do as you wish, Virgo is empty of planets and resting peacefully. Rest in the arms of Prajna Paramita, Goddess of wisdom and your Mahamudra meditation.
Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month meditate and then meditate some more.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month is your birthday month. Don’t forget to send a card to your parents to thank them for this rebirth. If they have passed away 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 becomes more and more energetic as the Sun approaches a conjunction with Venus. Start planning to do some good things and by the end of the month you will be fully busy with those positive projects. The Sun and Venus together means love, playfulness and affection. Enjoy those influences.
Libra Buddhists keep life in balance. The balance this month is between activity and thoughtfulness. You will be active at month’s end so be thoughtful now, that gives you balance later this month.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month is your birthday month. Don’t forget to send a card to your parents to thank them for this rebirth. If they have passed away 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 feel more and more energetic as the month progresses. The reason is the Sun and Venus will enter Scorpio in the last week of October. That stimulates love and affection, and artistic expression. Prepare as the weeks pass to enjoy this influence.
Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. This month your mind is active so organize your thoughts around what makes you passionate in a positive manner. The best of passions is the passion for Bodhicitta and to be a bodhisattva.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month Mars runs in opposition to Sagittarius, stimulating enthusiasm to do things. This is complimentary aspected with the Sun and Venus in Libra. That should stimulate a lot of creativity in you. Make sure your motivation is clear so you move in the right direction. You will feel very dedicated to the cause of being a bodhisattva during this time.
Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. This month your inspiration is enthusiastic love. 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 there are some distractions from the Sun and Venus moving to a 90 degree aspect to Pluto in your Sun sign. This will happen in the middle weeks of the month. Be mindful of agitating feelings and you will avoid acting out your frustrations. Virtuous mindfulness stops even bad astrological aspects. Be confident in your own clarity and positive feelings. Astrology is not the creator of situations; it merely stimulates you in various directions. Your wisdom and compassion are the true creators of your life.
Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. This month be mindful of the suffering nature of samsara. 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 don’t rely on it.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month has the feeling of chasing pleasure and a feeling of agitation. The reason is Uranus and Saturn are strongly square all the month. On top of this, Venus and the Sun will be well aspected in the middle weeks of October. That is the cause of wishing for pleasure. The square is the cause of the frustration. Therefore, slow down and don’t create fantasies about the grass being greener on the other side of the hill. Especially do not get into arguments, you will feel too opinionated. Relax, be mindful and compassionate.
Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month you have broad vision of life that includes both the good and the bad things that can happen. Be mindful of your perspective. The perspective of a Bodhisattva is the best of all perspectives.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month Neptune in Pisces runs square to Mars all month. The first week will have Mercury opposite Neptune, stimulating lots of thoughts and fantasies. This is increased by the square with Mars, like gasoline on a fire. Be careful of being fussy about activities you are engaged in as you are prone to having erroneous ideas stimulating you. Slow down and be mindful of what is the reality of the situation and what is your fantasy. Wisdom can separate those two.
Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective. This month know your mind can go into overdrive with an idea or plan. Try to be realistic with what you hope to accomplish.
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