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AUGUST 2008
ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
This month is quiet for you. All the planets are away visiting other signs although the Sun, Mercury and Venus sit harmoniously positioned to Aries for the first weeks of August. Basically do whatever seems appealing and always motivate with a good heart. Irrespective of what is going on astrologically, you always have control of your own motivation.
Aries Buddhists love to be motivators. This month motivate to be clear minded and full of good will. The more you study Bodhicitta, the wish to benefit all universal sentient beings, the better quality of motive will arise within your heart and mind.
TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month is good to be reflective of your motivation. There are no planets in your sign but Saturn is well positioned and later Venus, Mercury and even the Sun will join Saturn. So go slowly and be thoughtful about the meaning of life. So spend a little more time meditating on your motive in the first two weeks and then shift over to actualizing your motive in the last weeks.
Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical. This month get to know that your inner feelings. Keep awareness and wisdom to the forefront and all will go well.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
You have an interesting mix of support and agitation. Uranus and Mars both stimulate and agitate you at the same time. Mars can make you easily agitated so be mindful when you have a revelation. Don’t jump off your meditation mat to pursue it. The enthusiasm is there but it needs management. This is made more intense by an opposition by Uranus and both these planets sit square to Gemini. Thus mindfulness is the order of the day and month.
Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. You may feel just wonderful, full of energy but as you move into new situations go slowly. You are prone to being in a rush, so slow down your enthusiasm, it may be inappropriate.
CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
The party from last month is over and you are coasting on the energy of the love you received. All the planets are away visiting other signs so basically do whatever seems appealing and always motivate with a good heart. Irrespective of what is going on astrologically, you always have control of your motivation.
Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month your feelings are doing ok. Therefore be mindful of the direction you are motivated to move in. Clarify your motive and things will work a lot better for you.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
The month is your birthday month. Happy birthday. Remember to send a special gift to your parents. They were the ones to give you the rebirth and they deserve thanks. If they have passed away then say prayers for their happiness in whatever future rebirth they have taken. This month is strong for spiritual feelings or on the dark side, confusion and daydreaming. Neptune sits in opposition to Venus right away and later in the month to the Sun and Mercury. This can mean daydreams abound. Therefore be full of inspiration but let go of expectations and keep yourself centered. It is a good month to meditate.
Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This birthday month has contemplative meditations strongly benefiting you. The 4 weeks of August are excellent for meditation. Focus on Mahamudra and realize the flux and flow of life. Live in the realm of realization!
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
The month is your birthday month. Happy birthday. Remember to send a special gift to your parents. They were the ones to give you the rebirth and they deserve thanks. If they have passed away then say prayers for their happiness in whatever future rebirth they have taken. You are full of ideas of love and affection as the month starts. Be careful though as the last 2 weeks of the month has Uranus oppositions. That means the unexpected can surface quickly. Be mindful and patient if things get out of hand.
Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month slow down your pursuit of happiness. You might consider trying to discover the secret to life but I recommend you just relax and let things unfold as they will. Happiness is subjective and depends on your point of view.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
This month things switch around and you are more happy and full of good will. The Sun, Venus and Mercury all sit harmoniously aspected to your Sun sign for the first week of the month. Therefore be happy and share those feelings with those around you. The last week will see Mars arrive in your sign and so you may get busy when that happens.
Libra Buddhists keep life in balance. Balance means a centered being who can work with situations skillfully. A bodhisattva is the best of all balancers. They balance their interactions with others between the extremes of samsara and nirvana. Some beings need a little more samsara and some need more nirvana. You can be the one who helps them find the balance.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
The bliss of the past has moved on and this month is good to slow down and be aware of your motivation. Basically be mindful that a sense of dissatisfaction could arise because the Sun, Mercury and Venus sit square your sign. That means you may feel indulgent about your desires but never quite be satisfied. Better to give pleasure than to seek it. What goes around will come around, so if you give pleasure it will come back to you, guaranteed.
Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. Your passion is always present but the problem is your satisfaction is low. Therefore you may be demanding on those around you. Slow down and practice tong len (Giving and Taking meditation). That balances out the self indulgent desires with a sense of generosity toward others.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
Faith is still a strong feeling for you and this month the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Neptune increase the positive feelings. Deep feelings can be great motivators. For example a mother has deep feelings about her child so no matter how naughty the child is the mother always in the depths of her heart loves the child. Be a bodhisattva who knows the depths of your personal Bodhicitta.
Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. Meditate on Bodhicitta. This month inspiration comes from feelings mixed with love and self confidence. Be aware of your feelings and don’t think that a vision is just image related. Feelings are visionary too.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
This month is good for being positive and structured in your activities. Jupiter sits nicely in your sign and so you are positive and adaptable with that influence. What is useful is a good aspect to Saturn and later in the last 2 weeks of the month good aspects to Mercury, Venus and finally the Sun.
Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. Open up and be happy. Share your good feelings.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
The month starts a great period of meditative contemplation. You have the Sun, Mercury and Venus running in opposition to your Sun sign and Neptune in direct opposition. Basically know you will be under some stress. There is a wish to understand things you normally don’t think about. It is actually a very powerful month to meditate. This applies especially to the last three weeks of August.
Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month you have a great opportunity to meditate on the profound suchness. Meditate and take bodhisattva precepts for the first 10 days of the month. You well feel wonderful and inspired. That will carry you though the rest of the month where you can contemplate deeply on the meaning of your life.
PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
This month has Uranus energizing Mars, Saturn, and finally Venus and Mercury. The feeling increases more and more as the month progresses. Therefore buckle your seatbelt and get ready for a busy month with many things to do. If you don’t manage your energy expenditures well, you could end up exhausted by month’s end.
Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective. Sensitivity is a two way street. You are sensitive to incoming energy but you are also a broadcasting station for energy to send to others. This month you have a large volume of energy in your mind, so make sure your circuit breakers are well seated and then share your inspired ideas!