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As She Goes in September
By
Randy Spiers
Patience and tact are called for as August ends and throughout much
of September. The Moon begins the month in Aries inclining us towards
impatience and frustration. Also, Saturn and Venus are conjunct in Cancer
making us aware of relationship issues both in the family and with our
partners. All of this transpires while Mercury retrograde strains our
best efforts at communication. Fortunately Mercury shifts from retrograde
(backward) to direct (forward) motion on Thursday, September 2nd. The
Moon will simultaneously enter its sign of exaltation  (Taurus)
helping level out our emotional energy at least temporarily. For much
of the month, however, the three fire planets Sun, Mars and Jupiter
are heating things up in Virgo. This may indicate itching for a confrontation
or perhaps feeling frustrated at a loss of forward momentum in a particular
area. The 'heat' will be intense on the 9th as Pluto squares
Mars and at mid-month when the Sun conjoins Mars. Be sure you have a
healthy outlet for those assertive, passionate and creative energies.
Earthy Virgo suggests that we pick our battles carefully and have a
well considered strategy. The Sun reaches the Fall Equinox point on
Wednesday, September 22nd at 12:30 p.m. The New Moon falls in Virgo
on the 14th and the Full Moon arrives the 28th in Aries.
Virgo (Aug. 22 – Sept. 22)
Happy Birthday! What a powerful month astrologically! The planets that
rule the three fire signs are all transiting through Virgo near your
natal Sun. Also, Mercury, the ruler of Virgo, enters your sign on the
10th. Finally, a New Moon, auspicious for new beginnings, takes place
on the 14th, conjunct benevolent, expansive Jupiter. This will be a
good test for you. You are burning with inspiration, ambition and likely
yearning for a new sense of direction. It's time to re-balance that
rational, analytical part of you with your feeling, heart and passion
for life. It simply won't suffice to plan things out in your usual
methodical manner. You are going to have to feel this energy of possibility
palpably with your body. It is a resonance, a frequency of vibration,
which you have to nurse, nurture and grow. Feel the power of your passion
for life. Your passion represents your sense of Knowing and Truth about
who you are and why you are here. The 'plan' you are always
needing will reveal itself. Trust yourself and the Universe. Being in
control is vastly overrated. Jupiter leaves Virgo on the 24th and won't
return until 2015 so seize the day!
Libra (Sept. 22 – Oct. 22)
Venus and Saturn, Libra's two biggest planetary allies, begin the
month conjunct one another in your house of career, status and responsibility.
This suggests that the energies of change in these areas – energies
set in motion last February and March – are moving toward resolution
in the next six to eight weeks. Use this time to 'lighten up'
with your sense of over-responsibility. If you can't love your work,
then try to work with love. Take the pressure off of yourself wherever
you can. Do things around the home to make you feel more cozy and special.
Your perceptions of yourself and what you value are changing. Enjoy
the ride. Finances can show improvement at the end of the month just
in time to buy yourself the birthday present you really deserve.
Scorpio (Oct. 22 – Nov. 21)
You may find the first days of September a bit like slogging through
mud that's up to your hips. Pluto, the ruler of Scorpio, and Mercury
have just switched from retrograde to direct motion. Use the first week
in September to inventory and integrate Pluto's second house lessons
(talents, self-esteem and what you value) which came in during the April
to August period of retrogradation. By the 11th your focus will have
shifted to eleventh house affairs where Sun, Mars, Mercury and Jupiter
will be congregating. The eleventh house is the house of friends, networking,
promoting oneself, ones's ideal, long-term goals and money generated
from career. There is lots of energy available so pay particular attention
to these areas of your life. Get a good grasp on your idealism and expectations
so you don't torpedo the potentially powerful results. You simply
can not change other people. Change the lens through which you view
them by adjusting your beliefs about yourself. There is a big 'ah
ha' to be found in reading or studying higher teachings that you
are drawn to.
Sagittarius (Nov. 21 – Dec. 21)
Your usual optimism may be a bit challenged when the month begins as
Chiron, Neptune and Uranus – all retrograde – are lined up
in your second, third and fourth houses which represent your fundamental
values, thoughts, beliefs and feelings. There are some deep issues percolating
which require your awareness. Your inspiration and motivation will be
piqued soon enough, however. On the 14th there is a New Moon taking
place conjunct transiting Jupiter who is the powerful ruler of your
Sun sign. On the 15th Sun and Mars are conjunct. These two potent events
both take place in your tenth house of career, status and responsibility.
The portal is open if you would like to do some healing or service-related
work. This is the time for you to dream things as they could be and
say 'Why not?'
Capricorn (Dec. 21 – Jan. 20)
The Moon in fiery Aries provides motivation at the beginning of the
month and pulls us out of the disorienting effects of Mercury, Chiron,
Uranus and Neptune retrograde. A lot of energy can be focused on relationship
opportunity. That can mean a chance for romance for those who are actively
seeking. For others it signifies focusing on existing relationships
and what they are telling you. Don't overlook the lessons here.
You would do well to be more honest about what you need and your vision
for the two of you. Your thoughts would be welcomed. Opportunities for
creative expression are at a peak this month. Let your creative talents
fly. There is also a great deal of inspiration to be gained from ninth
house affairs, travel or higher teachings. Visit your teacher, take
a workshop or read a book that will help you to shift your perception.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 19)
Saturn's transit of your sixth house has you focusing a lot these
days on your goals and life direction. Even though the last few weeks
have made things as clear as mud, don't sweat it. The transformative
power of the Sun, Mars and Jupiter in your eighth house of change may
be very revealing. The 14th and 15th will crystallize many things for
you. Consider pending possibilities carefully. If you are the overly
idealistic ivory tower type of Aquarius, it is time to get your heart
and feelings out of cold storage! You are a great catalytic agent for
change and reform so don't keep it to yourself. Synergy is the secret
to being a happy Water Bearer. Give the healing waters of the gods away
to whomever will receive from you and you will be always happy. The
24th and 25th are green light days for you to take action.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – Mar. 21)
Saturn transits through the later degrees of your house of creative
self-expression. Your creative energies are looking for just the right
avenue for expression. Don't rush the process; take your time to
find what feels right for you. Saturn tells you to go within and find
the muse or motivation that suits the new you. Transiting Sun, Mars
and Jupiter oppose your natal Sun making relationships fertile ground
for challenges, especially mid-month. There are likely some matters
that have been left hanging that require discussion. Clarify with your
partner what works for you and what does not and what is negotiable.
You have let the ball be in 'their' court long enough this lifetime.
If you feel in a rut socially, some new, stimulating, supportive friendships
may be in order. You are flexing your spiritual muscles now. Have faith
in yourself.
Aries (Mar. 21 – Apr. 20)
As the month begins the Moon is passing through fiery Aries. This gives
you lots of energy to start new things and express yourself creatively.
The bad news is that Mercury has stationed (appears to have stopped
moving) in your house of creativity, temporarily frustrating the flow
of that energy. While this won't last very long at all, it will
give you a perspective on how you sometimes use your emotions. This
is a great time to learn more about surrender and to synchronize with
the timing of the Universe. This will be a very important lesson at
mid-month when Sun and Mars (two powerful planets for Aries) conjoin
in your sixth house of ambition and life direction. In advance of this
period take the time to feel passionately about what you'd like
to manifest in your life.
Taurus (Apr. 20 – May 21)
Venus is the ruler of your Sun sign and therefore a powerful planet
for you this month. As the month begins she is located alongside Saturn
in your third house. This will be an important time for third house
matters particularly communication, writing and business. Saturn's
placement here allows us to look at motivation in these areas. What
would you like to communicate or accomplish? Where do you hold back
in these areas and how can you change that? Venus will enter your fourth
house of home and nurturing on the 7th and remain there until October
4th. Use this period for home improvement and getting closer with the
family. Give special attention to the children. The energies of romance
and creativity are in the air.
Gemini (May 21 – Jun. 21)
Emphasis this month is on fourth house affairs: home, family and your
emotional self. Things may feel just a bit overwhelming in the first
half of the month. Challenges appear on the 9th as karma revealing Pluto
in your house of relationship squares Mars in the fourth house. The
Sun and Mars conjunct in your fourth house on the 14th providing an
opportunity for breakthrough or meltdown. This is a time to nurture
yourself, sort out relationship needs sensitively and be with the family.
There may be deeper, nagging questions about career and life direction
that are at the heart of your frustration. What do you need in this
regard? It's time to be really honest with yourself so you can achieve
the fulfillment you deserve.
Cancer (Jun. 21 – Jul. 22)
Saturn's “Who am I?” transit of your Sun sign gets an
energetic, creative bounce from the Sun, Mars and Jupiter moving through
your third house of mind, communication and business. Your mind is fertile
and active and can help you out of a creative rut. The enlightenments
or attitude adjustments near the 9th can be turned into action in the
second half of the month. September offers great opportunities to make
new friends, promote yourself, advertise your business or create an
internet presence.
Leo (Jul. 22 – Aug. 22)
You feel creatively fertile, ready to give birth to some new talent
or aspect of who you are. This  is
a good time for precisely that as doors are opening in your job or your
career field. Don't let your anxiousness get the best of you early
in the month. Pay close attention to family and home needs so that they
receive appropriate and conscious attention. Finances should be doing
well but avoid increasing your debt load without due consideration.
Better to save up for bigger and better things ahead.
Randy
Spiers, holistic teacher and astrologer for thirty years, blends the
best from Vedic, Western and Toltec traditions. Contact him at 1.888.393.1222
(toll free) or by email at info@thespiritualastrologer.com
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