TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
This month I would recommend going slowly. The Sun and Neptune are square your sign. This is not a curse; it is more like rainy weather. Astrology is an influence and it only gains access to you if you lack mindfulness. If it is raining today and you forgot your umbrella, you merely get wet. If the aspects are not supportive of ease and happiness, just be mindful that you are in samsara. That protects you from agitation.

Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical. This month, be present to what transpires in your immediate environment. Speculation would not be useful as it opens the door to superstition and anxiety. Be present and compassionate.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
This month things are basically good. The Sun, Neptune and Pluto all support you from a distance. These are secondary influences to help you be happy and feel comfortable. Be mindful of your speech, especially midmonth. Uranus and Mercury will be square your sign and this could cause you to be impulsive and say the wrong thing. Astrology is just an influence like the weather. This means right now the conditions are basically good but you have to be careful of an unexpected shower or two.

Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. This month be friendly and inspirational. Gemini has a strong intellectual capacity, so be mindful of your speech and be supportive verbally of others.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
This month everything still seems a little out of balance. Mars and Uranus are strongly aspected to your sign, so patience is important. Don't try to solve your problems with anger because it can lead to frustration. Move with patient grace as things unfold. These aspects are good if you are in a slump, but they require skill to use their powerful energy properly.

Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month be reflective emotionally. Do meditations that increase your patient insight into the nature of samsara and its suffering. This is a good month to be mindful of the Four Noble Truths.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)
This month you might have an enlightening moment in the first two weeks. The Sun and Neptune are conjunct and in opposition to your sign. That is great for profound insights provided you are not materialistically focused. This aspect could cause materialists to be confused and lose their focus. People with a spiritual vision will see the expanse of the sky as never before. It only lasts for the first two weeks, so keep you spiritual eyes open.

Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This month look at the world with the eyes of a yogi/yogini. Keep your vision on the grand scheme of things, not the little details.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
This month life is lively with Uranus, Venus and finally Mercury all running in opposition to your sign. This effect is increased with a Jupiter square to these planets and your sign. Therefore expect life to be full and unpredictable. If you are open-minded then you may find yourself excited with the progression of events. If you have a defensive attitude and are closed-minded then life might be unsettling. Be mindful of yourself, as that is the best protection.

Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month you are running on sensual energy and impulsiveness. Keep an eye on your ethical conduct. If you do something negative, remember guilt is a double negative, whereas regret helps you avoid problems repeating themselves in the future.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
This month you are happy and life seems bearable. Several planets sit beneficially aspected to your Sun sign. Be happy and share good feelings. You do not have any particularly strong aspects that will bother you, so utilize the time to accomplish positive activities without worrying about astrological interference.

Libra Buddhists keep life in balance. This month life is quite wonderful and you have lots of energy. Do actions that benefit your neighborhood and community. Buddhists should express their positive qualities and influence the world constructively.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
This month slow down a little. The Sun and Neptune sit square your sign and so you might get a little confused. Midmonth your ability to speak and express affection are strong, so focus on being friendly and all should go well. As Atisha the great Indian saint says, "All suffering can be laid on the doorstep of self cherishing." Don't focus on yourself, instead be aware of others and help them.

Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. This month you have to be careful of confusion. You are prone to creating an illusion about yourself. Remember samsara is an illusion too, so don't worry, as everything you do is just relative to the moment and has no ultimate permanence.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
Feelings are still important as Pluto is in your sign for ages to come. This month there is intensity, though, with Jupiter squaring Venus and Uranus. You may find yourself chasing pleasure. Jupiter's position excites you a little too much. Be careful of over-validating emotional goals, as you are a little too idealistic right now.

Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. This month your enthusiasm is running in overdrive. Slow down. Be mindful that samsara creates illusions. Be mindful of your personal illusions.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
This month you are powerful and spontaneous. Mars, Uranus, Venus and finally Mercury are all well positioned. Energy is cyclic and there are times when everything seems perfect, and also times when there is no wind for your sails at all. Right now you have a full breeze and it propels you forward with excitement, love and bright ideas. Enjoy this time, as it will not last forever.

Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. This month you are not contemplating at all—you are busy and excited. Be mindful of what direction you choose to go in, as you will move quickly once you decide.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
This month you are the spiritual center of the universe. The Sun and Neptune will sit conjunct for the middle two weeks of February. This is increased with a beneficial aspect with Jupiter. You close the month with many dreams and altruistic ideas. It is a good time to meditate and pray with a Bodhicitta motivation.

Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month universal responsibility is so obvious to you it is hard to understand why everyone is not working for social justice and human rights. Be mindful of your speech—it is both a source of inspiration and also a weapon that enflames situations.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
This month you are inspired as you have never felt before. Initially you don't think anything special will happen this month but by mid-month all the rules of the game change. Be prepared to become the catalyst of change. Do it skillfully, though. Radical change upsets people, so implement change with grace and poise.

Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective. This month you are inspired in love and words. So write a poem, some prose, or compose a dharma story. You are happy, witty, and intelligent, so enjoy the stimulation while it lasts.