Weekly Tibetan Astrology: May 17 - May 23, 2010

NOTE: I will be surprised if there is not some flare up of one sort or another this week. There is an indication of geological upset (again). The temptation is to think the volcano may further disrupt transportation, but that might be grasping after the easy read, at the cost of reality. Earthquake activity likely. We'll wait and see. You will need skill to navigate this week, as there is a thread of argument, anger, discord, and contention -- even an outbreak of war, or terrorist activity. In an Iron Tiger year, you watch these indications closely. Quick, hard summary? Stay close to home, conserve and nourish your energy, and keep yourself out of trouble. That is a large image of the Twenty-One Taras, above. I did not put it there by accident. Click and save.

May 17, 2010 - Chinese 4th, M-T-K 4th. Pig, Gin, Green 4. A certain nervousness and trepidation associated with today is best alleviated by sadhana (Vajrakilaya recommended), offerings, and some work on physical well-being. Good day for a massage, spa, sauna, gym, yoga, what have you. Medical treatment also favorable. Don't expect major progress today.

May 18, 2010 - Chinese 5th, M-T-K 5th. Mouse, Zin, Yellow 5. Today is yan kwong. Do not act quickly today. Behind-the-scenes wickedness is possible, as is deception. Beware of thieves, schemers, and scoundrels. Gather your energies. Actually continues yesterday's theme, so another great day for yoga. Also a good day for naga offerings. Emotional circumstances possible.

May 19, 2010 - Chinese 6th, M-T-K 6th. Ox, Zon, White 6. Today is zin phung. Beware of accidents while traveling from one place to another. Troubles with transportation today. Obstructions and danger indicated. Avoid slandering others, provocations, or lawsuits. Beware of those with mental illness. On the other hand, it is a good day for marriage. So what does that mean? Get a pre-nup, don't get too loaded at the reception, and save the honeymoon for later.

May 20, 2010 - Chinese 8th, M-T-K 7th. Rabbit, Khon, White 8. Note omitted lunar day in Chinese practice. Buddha's Birthday (according to Rigpa calendar). Avoid divisiveness. No naga offerings. You could cut trees today, but with the nagas being in the state they are in, I would err on the side of caution. Travel possible today.

May 21, 2010 - Chinese 9th, M-T-K 8th. Dragon, Dwa, Red 9. Medicine Buddha Day and Tara Day. Buddha's Birthday (according to Karmapa's calendar). Relax, stay in one place today, and concentrate on practice. Do not go about socially, or engage in discourse with others if at all possible. No naga offerings. Good day for haircuts. If you must travel, then begin your journey by traveling East. Emotional disturbances possible.

May 22, 2010 -  Chinese 10th, M-T-K 9th. Snake, Khen, White 1.  Extremely high possibility of an unfortunate event. Clear indication of conflict. Take care watching over children: keep them indoors. Make naga offerings. Haircuts O.K. Long drives best managed today: begin by traveling South, and don't forget to first make prostrations to the Buddha of the direction in which you ultimately wish to travel.

May 23, 2010 - Chinese 11th, M-T-K 10th. Horse, Kham, Black 2. Guru Rinpoche Day. Good to practice with friends today. Travel possible today. but avoid travel at night. Beware crossing rivers. Haircuts O.K. We live in strange times.

Naga observations for the fourth month: Six excellent days this month -- 5, 9, 20, 23, 25, 30. Seven bad days -- 1, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18.

Consult our extended discussion of 2010 astrology by clicking here.

Published every Monday at 00:01 香港時間 but written in advance and auto-posted. See our Introduction to Daily Tibetan Astrology for background information. If you know the symbolic animal of your birth year, you can get information about your positive and negative days by clicking here. If you don't know the symbolic animal of your birth year, you can obtain that information by clicking here. For specific information about the astrology of 2010, inclusive of elements, earth spirits, and so forth, please consult our extended discussion by clicking here.  Click here for Hong Kong Observatory conversion tables. Weekly Tibetan Astrology copyright (c) 2010. All rights reserved.