In the Tibetan tradition, divination and astrology are time-honored ways of seeking clarity and auspicious timing. Rinpoche offers both, in person or remotely.
“Mo” is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist divination, often performed with dice or a mala and grounded in prayer to Manjushri. It can offer guidance on personal questions, decisions, health, travel, and undertakings.
A Mo die carries the six syllables of Manjushri’s mantra, one on each face. Five stand for the elements, and the last, dhī, for wisdom.
After prayers to Manjushri, the die is cast twice. The two syllables that come up point to one of thirty-six answers, and each answer has a name of its own:
Tibetan astrology draws on both the elemental (Jung-tsi) and astronomical (Kar-tsi) systems. Readings can help with life questions, compatibility, health, and the selection of auspicious dates for important events such as weddings, funerals, and new beginnings.
Many Tibetan homes keep a protective astrological chart above the door. At its heart is a golden tortoise, an emanation of Manjushri, lying on its back and bearing the elements of Tibetan astrology.
At the centre are the nine squares, each with its number and colour; every row, column and diagonal adds up to fifteen. Around them, on the petals of a lotus, are the eight trigrams, and around those the twelve animals of the cycle of years. South is at the top, so east is on the left.
The five elements
This is the Fire Horse year, 2153 in the Tibetan count, which began at Losar on , 2026.
This is the Fire Sheep year, 2154 in the Tibetan count, which began at Losar on , 2027.
Mo divination and Tibetan astrology are services Rinpoche provides. If you would like a reading, please reach out.