By Elizabeth Hazel
(copyright 2014; please include credits if forwarding)
Note: All times given in EDT
SUNDAY August 31: The waxing Moon is in Scorpio today. The Sun sextiles Ceres, highlighting food and fresh produce. Distillation & fermentation processes may be dicey during this afternoon, as the Moon is conjunct Saturn (3:10 pm) and then conjunct Mars (9:51 pm). Do any kitchen chemistry as early in the day as possible. Buckle down and kick butt on work projects in the afternoon. Be cautious with fireworks, grills, and anything with open flames as Mars can cut loose with accidents, burns, and other injuries.
MONDAY September 1, Labor Day. The Scorpio Moon sextiles Mercury (11:40 am) and goes void-of-course. This will be a good day to kick back, forget about having an agenda, and go with the flow. The Moon enters Sag at 1:17 pm and still is inclined to laze around or have unstructured fun with Jupiter in Leo. Mars biquintiles Uranus, offering displays of national pride and military might. This is a very masculine combination – like only men work! Ladies, represent your labors, too.
TUESDAY September 2: Mercury enters Libra at 1:38 am. Social and interpersonal messages fly as the day begins. The Moon squares the Sun at 7:11 am and enters her 2nd quarter. The Moon makes a Grand Trine in Fire today. She trines Jupiter at 8:10 am. Let the games begin! Lots of messages flood the airwaves, with exciting news that stokes enthusiasm. The Moon trines Uranus at 5:38 pm. People are open to different ideas, wry wit, and poking fun at silly behaviors. The beginning of the school year allows all sorts of new fads and trends to unfold.
WEDNESDAY September 3: The Sun trines Pluto around noon. This is a big power aspect. Substantial decisions about work and money circle around the morning and early afternoon. Gracious assistance arrives as the Moon trines Venus (2 pm), and then goes void-of-course. Venus quintiles Ceres, prompting people to display prize-winning squash or brussel sprouts, or brag about a kid’s high IQ. Venus sesquiquadrates Pluto, making the first aspect in a Finger of the World (Thor’s Hammer) configuration this week. Situations can change rapidly and demand all kinds of swift adjustments. The Moon enters Capricorn at 6:15 pm. The tone is business-like and more serious, as the Moon squares Mercury at 11:04 pm. There’s no time to spare, information must be correct and on-time or heads will roll.
THURSDAY September 4: The Sun quintiles Mars, a good aspect for physical prowess and endurance. Mercury semi-squares Saturn during the early morning hours. There’s some uncertainty because of missing or unknown facts. People can’t make choices without some clarity, and kids may waffle and dance around enough to be late for school. The Moon is conjunct Pluto (12:56 pm) and trines the Sun (2:44 pm). Important practical decisions require organization by all participants. Discuss plans to make sure all bases are covered. The Moon squares Uranus (8:41 pm). Weather fronts produce unpredictable storms, high winds, or other freaky patterns.
FRIDAY September 5: The Moon sextiles Mars at 11:03 am and goes void-of-course. Jupiter inconjuncts Pluto. This contact between two slower planets pokes long-standing, unsatisfactory situations into a state of immediate crisis. People face decisions they’ve been stalling on for months. The Moon-Mars contact increases the sense of urgency, but try to avoid any major decisions until the Moon enters Aquarius at 7:59 pm.
Venus enters Virgo at 1:00 pm; Venus & Mercury are in each other’s signs (mutual reception), a very enjoyable swap that promotes a good mix of business and pleasure for the next few weeks. Venus greatly benefits from the sign-swap, as it gives her greater social confidence in areas where experience and knowledge are lacking. People can swap skills and favors with ease as these two planets move through Virgo and Libra.
SATURDAY September 6: Venus sesquiquadrates Uranus, the second contact in the Finger of the World configuration. Quick, inspired decisions are possible, and mix practicality with vision. The Moon trines Mercury (5:52 am). This adds to the capacity for mental gymnastics & quick-thinking. Watch out, though, as Mercury inconjuncts Neptune. Don’t buy a pig in a poke. Make sure the lighting gives a good view of colors, measure twice before cutting, and double-check that the features are as promised.
The Moon opposes Jupiter at 2:11 pm. Overspending can be a problem! The Moon sextiles Uranus at 9:05 pm, a good aspect for fun evening activities, unusual companions, and discussions about the latest new films and fashions.
Chiron, Vesta, and Juno form a Grand Trine in Water. This creates bridges between different age groups & people with diverse interests. It’s good for multi-disciplinary studies that offer unusual perspectives of focus topics. People in the sciences and the arts can unite their knowledge & skills for fun and profit over the weekend.
Sun Sign Horoscopes
Aries: Enjoy your holiday, as Tuesday kicks off a fast-paced work week. Good news keeps coming and long-term efforts show results. A woman in the workplace faces conundrums and expects you to solve her problems. Tap into cultural and spiritual sources of inspiration.
Taurus: It may be tough to keep limits and boundaries intact with others who want to socialize when you want to work. Luck flows your way midweek and brings practical benefits and favors. Tweak things toward perfection. Plan to socialize on Saturday, as new friends are in reach.
Gemini: You accomplish more when business associates are also friends. This week brings clear benefits from business-pleasure connections. Don’t whiz past glitches; fix as you go along. After Friday, tangible benefits from multiple individuals come through meetings and discussions.
Cancer: This week helps stabilize family and emotional matters that have been at the center of your concerns. In order to keep things stable, keep a tight rein on expenditures. Hasty decisions can drain accounts. Have a great time reconnecting with old friends on Saturday.
Leo: Snooze on Sunday. You’ll need high-wattage energy from Monday to Wednesday. Personal bonuses arrive from friends and loved ones. Do research before making major purchases. Workplace changes may be a sign of deep unrest. Seek low-stress activities on Saturday.
Virgo: Holiday visits ease accumulated stress. After Tuesday, communication and people skills are in high demand. Niggling questions about the use of resources or top priorities prompts an investigation. You may be the linchpin of an unusual gathering on Saturday evening.
Libra: Women in distress demand help. Steer clear of manipulative people, though; situations may not be exactly as explained. Weigh the social costs of doing nothing with the personal costs of involvement. People outside the situation help clarify costs and benefits.
Scorpio: You prosper through friends and associates this week. Opportunities flow on Tuesday through good timing and the right connections. Someone may be upset about nit-picky problems; don’t ignore the implications. Facilitate friendly contacts between separate acquaintances.
Sagittarius: It’s important to keep some traditions alive. Finances improve, but expenses loom. Seek needed assistance on Tuesday & Wednesday. Look past surface appearances to make sure people or investments are trustworthy. Saturday brings delightful eclectic mixtures.
Capricorn: Long-term plans roll into motion after Tuesday. Act quickly on tips, as offers fade by Wednesday evening. You focus on budget, time-lines, and dispersal of resources on Friday. Gatherings of family and people of all ages are a bright spot of weekend activities.
Aquarius: The holiday makes some people inaccessible. Work fast to make necessary contacts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Friends and loved ones have deep situations that distract them from socializing. Give people space to sort things out. People need nurturing over the weekend.
Pisces: You have a good time at holiday events, but traveling may be stop-and-go. Messages arrive first thing on Tuesday and send you on productive quests. Loved ones are anxious to resolve long-standing issues. Saturday is your big opportunity to be a match-maker.
(copyright 2014; please include credits if forwarding)
Note: All times given in EDT
SUNDAY August 31: The waxing Moon is in Scorpio today. The Sun sextiles Ceres, highlighting food and fresh produce. Distillation & fermentation processes may be dicey during this afternoon, as the Moon is conjunct Saturn (3:10 pm) and then conjunct Mars (9:51 pm). Do any kitchen chemistry as early in the day as possible. Buckle down and kick butt on work projects in the afternoon. Be cautious with fireworks, grills, and anything with open flames as Mars can cut loose with accidents, burns, and other injuries.
MONDAY September 1, Labor Day. The Scorpio Moon sextiles Mercury (11:40 am) and goes void-of-course. This will be a good day to kick back, forget about having an agenda, and go with the flow. The Moon enters Sag at 1:17 pm and still is inclined to laze around or have unstructured fun with Jupiter in Leo. Mars biquintiles Uranus, offering displays of national pride and military might. This is a very masculine combination – like only men work! Ladies, represent your labors, too.
TUESDAY September 2: Mercury enters Libra at 1:38 am. Social and interpersonal messages fly as the day begins. The Moon squares the Sun at 7:11 am and enters her 2nd quarter. The Moon makes a Grand Trine in Fire today. She trines Jupiter at 8:10 am. Let the games begin! Lots of messages flood the airwaves, with exciting news that stokes enthusiasm. The Moon trines Uranus at 5:38 pm. People are open to different ideas, wry wit, and poking fun at silly behaviors. The beginning of the school year allows all sorts of new fads and trends to unfold.
WEDNESDAY September 3: The Sun trines Pluto around noon. This is a big power aspect. Substantial decisions about work and money circle around the morning and early afternoon. Gracious assistance arrives as the Moon trines Venus (2 pm), and then goes void-of-course. Venus quintiles Ceres, prompting people to display prize-winning squash or brussel sprouts, or brag about a kid’s high IQ. Venus sesquiquadrates Pluto, making the first aspect in a Finger of the World (Thor’s Hammer) configuration this week. Situations can change rapidly and demand all kinds of swift adjustments. The Moon enters Capricorn at 6:15 pm. The tone is business-like and more serious, as the Moon squares Mercury at 11:04 pm. There’s no time to spare, information must be correct and on-time or heads will roll.
THURSDAY September 4: The Sun quintiles Mars, a good aspect for physical prowess and endurance. Mercury semi-squares Saturn during the early morning hours. There’s some uncertainty because of missing or unknown facts. People can’t make choices without some clarity, and kids may waffle and dance around enough to be late for school. The Moon is conjunct Pluto (12:56 pm) and trines the Sun (2:44 pm). Important practical decisions require organization by all participants. Discuss plans to make sure all bases are covered. The Moon squares Uranus (8:41 pm). Weather fronts produce unpredictable storms, high winds, or other freaky patterns.
FRIDAY September 5: The Moon sextiles Mars at 11:03 am and goes void-of-course. Jupiter inconjuncts Pluto. This contact between two slower planets pokes long-standing, unsatisfactory situations into a state of immediate crisis. People face decisions they’ve been stalling on for months. The Moon-Mars contact increases the sense of urgency, but try to avoid any major decisions until the Moon enters Aquarius at 7:59 pm.
Venus enters Virgo at 1:00 pm; Venus & Mercury are in each other’s signs (mutual reception), a very enjoyable swap that promotes a good mix of business and pleasure for the next few weeks. Venus greatly benefits from the sign-swap, as it gives her greater social confidence in areas where experience and knowledge are lacking. People can swap skills and favors with ease as these two planets move through Virgo and Libra.
SATURDAY September 6: Venus sesquiquadrates Uranus, the second contact in the Finger of the World configuration. Quick, inspired decisions are possible, and mix practicality with vision. The Moon trines Mercury (5:52 am). This adds to the capacity for mental gymnastics & quick-thinking. Watch out, though, as Mercury inconjuncts Neptune. Don’t buy a pig in a poke. Make sure the lighting gives a good view of colors, measure twice before cutting, and double-check that the features are as promised.
The Moon opposes Jupiter at 2:11 pm. Overspending can be a problem! The Moon sextiles Uranus at 9:05 pm, a good aspect for fun evening activities, unusual companions, and discussions about the latest new films and fashions.
Chiron, Vesta, and Juno form a Grand Trine in Water. This creates bridges between different age groups & people with diverse interests. It’s good for multi-disciplinary studies that offer unusual perspectives of focus topics. People in the sciences and the arts can unite their knowledge & skills for fun and profit over the weekend.
Sun Sign Horoscopes
Aries: Enjoy your holiday, as Tuesday kicks off a fast-paced work week. Good news keeps coming and long-term efforts show results. A woman in the workplace faces conundrums and expects you to solve her problems. Tap into cultural and spiritual sources of inspiration.
Taurus: It may be tough to keep limits and boundaries intact with others who want to socialize when you want to work. Luck flows your way midweek and brings practical benefits and favors. Tweak things toward perfection. Plan to socialize on Saturday, as new friends are in reach.
Gemini: You accomplish more when business associates are also friends. This week brings clear benefits from business-pleasure connections. Don’t whiz past glitches; fix as you go along. After Friday, tangible benefits from multiple individuals come through meetings and discussions.
Cancer: This week helps stabilize family and emotional matters that have been at the center of your concerns. In order to keep things stable, keep a tight rein on expenditures. Hasty decisions can drain accounts. Have a great time reconnecting with old friends on Saturday.
Leo: Snooze on Sunday. You’ll need high-wattage energy from Monday to Wednesday. Personal bonuses arrive from friends and loved ones. Do research before making major purchases. Workplace changes may be a sign of deep unrest. Seek low-stress activities on Saturday.
Virgo: Holiday visits ease accumulated stress. After Tuesday, communication and people skills are in high demand. Niggling questions about the use of resources or top priorities prompts an investigation. You may be the linchpin of an unusual gathering on Saturday evening.
Libra: Women in distress demand help. Steer clear of manipulative people, though; situations may not be exactly as explained. Weigh the social costs of doing nothing with the personal costs of involvement. People outside the situation help clarify costs and benefits.
Scorpio: You prosper through friends and associates this week. Opportunities flow on Tuesday through good timing and the right connections. Someone may be upset about nit-picky problems; don’t ignore the implications. Facilitate friendly contacts between separate acquaintances.
Sagittarius: It’s important to keep some traditions alive. Finances improve, but expenses loom. Seek needed assistance on Tuesday & Wednesday. Look past surface appearances to make sure people or investments are trustworthy. Saturday brings delightful eclectic mixtures.
Capricorn: Long-term plans roll into motion after Tuesday. Act quickly on tips, as offers fade by Wednesday evening. You focus on budget, time-lines, and dispersal of resources on Friday. Gatherings of family and people of all ages are a bright spot of weekend activities.
Aquarius: The holiday makes some people inaccessible. Work fast to make necessary contacts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Friends and loved ones have deep situations that distract them from socializing. Give people space to sort things out. People need nurturing over the weekend.
Pisces: You have a good time at holiday events, but traveling may be stop-and-go. Messages arrive first thing on Tuesday and send you on productive quests. Loved ones are anxious to resolve long-standing issues. Saturday is your big opportunity to be a match-maker.