By Elizabeth Hazel
All Times given in EDT
(copyright 2014; please include author credit if forwarding - thank you!)
SUNDAY September 28: The waxing Scorpio Moon makes a conjunction to Saturn at 12:46 am, so it’s a sleepy night and things quiet down pretty quickly. The Moon sextiles Venus at 4:31 pm and goes void-of-course for a few hours. The Moon-Venus aspect dominates the day, linking the feminine signs of Virgo and Scorpio. This generates a strong desire to do nesting projects, like preparing a house for winter. Get new furnace filters, wash storm windows, and insulate as necessary. The Sun in Libra makes two outer planet contacts: Sun inconjunct Neptune, and Sun semi-square Saturn. Obligations make boundaries fuzzy. People can be too helpful, or uncertain about how much help should be offered. The Moon enters Sagittarius at 6:50 pm. Expect some lively evening conversations with friends.
MONDAY September 29: The Sagittarius Moon sextiles the Sun at 6:10 am, and pushes forward to make a conjunction to Mars at 2:34 pm. That’s a high-energy combination! The Moon helps the Sun tell Mars what to do, what efforts to make, and what battles to fight. People are easy to direct today, and it’s easy to focus on goals. Venus enters Libra at 4:52 pm, moving into her own sign. This emphasizes deals, agreements, and interactions within relationships. The Moon forms a Grand Trine with Uranus and Jupiter from 9:30 to 11:30 pm, and goes void-of-course. This is actually a fortunate void, since the Moon gets a boost of Jupiter juice as her final aspect in a Jupiter-ruled sign. Good timing, lucky hunches, and inspiration for expansion flows into Tuesday. Follow the rule-of-thumb for void Moons: make detailed plans for Tuesday on Monday evening and stick to those plans like glue. Avoid signing contracts or making major purchases.
TUESDAY September 30: The Sag Moon retains her buoyant energy from the fiery Grand Trine through the day, even though she’s in a lengthy void that won’t end until tomorrow. Connect with others, pass along news and information, and follow through on the plans you wisely made on Monday. Venus semi-squares Jupiter at 9:11 am. Jupiter is forthright and open, but Venus in Libra can be timid and unwilling to open up for fear of embarrassment. Say what you think, but do it diplomatically during the morning hours. Ask for explanations if needed rather than operate in a fog of confusion. Venus revolves around idealized images in Libra, but hey, not many people are mind-readers. Be willing to clarify what you hope to achieve, and toss around suggestions to tweak and improve practical applications.
WEDNESDAY October 1: The Moon finally enters Capricorn at 12:41 am and is immediately in aspect with Mercury and Venus during the wee hours. She’s sextile Neptune at 9:59 am, and then square the Sun at 3:33 pm and into her second quarter phase. There’s a strong desire to make good progress today, and get the dirty work out of the way. The Capricorn Moon is focused and practical above all else. Lock into your tasks and heave! Take the initiative and pay attention to crucial details. The Moon is conjunct Pluto at 7:48 pm. Digging into focused topics can turn up unexpected, hidden material. Research is quite productive, whether in school subjects or in a family’s genealogy. You never know with Pluto – you could find a skeleton in the closet, or discover that great-grama was a suffragette. When the waxing Moon hooks up with Pluto, unknowns rise to the surface to be re-discovered in the here and now. For those struggling with frustrations, get out your bongos and bang on your drums. This is a perfect evening for a drumming circle, or for listening to world drumming. It will soothe the soul.
THURSDAY October 2: The Capricorn Moon swings past a square to Uranus around 2 am and proceeds to sextile Saturn at 12:18 pm. After this aspect, the Moon is void-of-course. Once again, the Moon gains a small benefit with a final aspect to the sign’s ruler. Saturn likes structure and organization, so keep following the plan to fulfill whatever work needs to be completed during the afternoon. Saturn biquintiles Uranus, giving heightened potential for discovering unexpected connections between people and things today. Links formed over time (Saturn) are revealed through details. It may turn out that somebody is somebody else’s cousin, or ex-something or another; but the relationship hadn’t been detected in the past. Uranus tends to deliver surprises of one sort or another. This aspect is also beneficial for creative types, as Saturn rules form, and Uranus promotes invention. It’s possible to take something ordinary and transform it into something extraordinary today. Let inspiration flow.
FRIDAY October 3: The Moon enters Aquarius at 4:00 am. Her first contact is a square to Mercury at 7:43 am. Watch your step! Mercury is stationing to retrograde, and the Moon-Mercury square can generate all kinds of inconveniences, broken gizmos, and delays this morning. Don’t be surprised if you see people snarling at something with buttons! Phones may be on the blink, too. Things get a little gentler as the Moon trines Venus at 11:53 am. This is a fine social and interpersonal connection that adds grace and kindness to Friday afternoon. Gatherings and planned events are in the offing for the evening hours, with gain further benefit from the Moon-Sun trine at 9:55 pm. Airy Aquarius-Libra trines promote interesting discussions, mingling, friendships and introductions to new people. This should be a great evening for social events of every type. Accent understated, sleek clothing with tastefully attractive, glittery bling – Venus in Libra loves eye-catching accessories.
Just a suggestion for evening decorum: don’t do anything you wouldn’t want your mom to know about tonight. People will be watching. Stay away from photographers, and avoid posting personal details on Facebook or other social media tonight. Keep personal actions and feelings private. Single women, especially those on college campuses, should be particularly watchful on the way home – Mars is prone to making attacks tonight.
SATURDAY October 4: The Aquarius Moon aspects Mars and Uranus during the wee hours, so it may be tough to sleep through the night. Some people will get home from fun parties very late, too! The Moon opposes Jupiter at 7:22 am, suggesting early morning booty calls and phones ringing at the crack of dawn with something or another of importance that can’t wait. The Sun squares Pluto in the morning, so everybody’s super-intense about whatever business is boiling on the stove. Talk and gossip are flying in any case, because Mercury retrogrades at 2 Scorpio at 1:02 pm today. This degree indicates gossips are like vultures picking over a carcass. If there are any scandalous tidbits to be had from Friday evening’s events, people will be on it like white on rice.
Transiting Mercury in Scorpio has an unfortunate tendency to perform verbal autopsies on social behaviors, relationships, and sexual connections. If you don’t want dirty laundry on the flagpole, then don’t put it out there. The Moon squares Saturn at 2:32 pm and goes void-of-course. It’s another lunar aspect to the sign’s ruler, but this one isn’t user-friendly. Secrets become public property very easily with this aspect. Aquarius rules social groups, while Scorpio is a sign that’s obsessed with private activities, especially sex. In addition to the Sun-Pluto square, there’s a Mars-Chiron square, too. Mars is in blabber-mouthed Sagittarius, and Chiron is sometimes prone to bad behavior through overindulgence. Something that’s pure or innocent can wind up looking very bad to prurient observers. The Moon-Saturn square may attempts to squelch rumors and gossip, but that can make things even worse by focusing attention on it.
Steer clear of oppressive authority figures and gossip mills today, and plan a quiet, low-key evening with trusted friends.
Sun-Sign Horoscopes
Aries: You’re an inspired fireball as fortunate connections flow on Monday and Tuesday. After Wednesday, bombastic behavior attracts the wrong kind of attention. Convivial events on Friday present opportunities to meet fascinating new people. Leave by midnight; lay low on Saturday.
Taurus: Family and domestic activities are in the works. There’s a new focus in your work; ask for guidance if you’re unsure of what’s wanted. Social networks wobble after Thursday. People get into intense situations, but details may be garbled. Watch and wait quietly on Saturday.
Gemini: You get introductions to new people as the week begins. Move slowly with new acquaintances. People may make promises or offers, and then become inaccessible. You soar on Friday night. The gossip mill is in overdrive on Saturday; relationships are in transition.
Cancer: Domestic reorganization and preparations are needed this week. Avoid major purchases after Wednesday. Family members are drawn into new situations with high hopes, but avoid big expectations. Give people plenty of room to change course and change minds.
Leo: You’re bubbling with enthusiasm as the week begins. Recent successes and good news carry you on a wave of enthusiasm. Demanding work situations arise after Wednesday. Remain balanced and conservative about other peoples’ entanglements. Proceed slowly on Saturday.
Virgo: Fresh landscapes and environments are exciting and fun to explore. New acquaintances may seem nice, but be discreet about sharing confidences. Invisible connections are revealed midweek. Be patient with learning processes, and get detailed directions to destinations.
Libra: Efforts to expand your network of friends are productive as the week starts. After Wednesday, you’re drawn back to the past. Friday is fantastic for attracting new friends at evening events. If intense domestic issues arise on Saturday, stop and think before acting.
Scorpio: You gain benefits from partners and coworkers as the week begins. Expect ah-ha moments from unexpected discoveries midweek. Relationships and health issues present frustrating delays and complications after Thursday. Be prepared to wait for full disclosure.
Sagittarius: Friendships are a mixed blessing, and it will take careful diplomacy to retain equitable give-and-take balances through October. Slow down reaction times and think before speaking. Actions inspired by good intentions and off-hand remarks can be misunderstood.
Capricorn: Leaders are encouraging but noncommittal. Consider limits and boundaries before acting, as the first person through the breech takes all the bullets. Complete projects but hold off on initiating new ones. People in groups can be lemmings; steer clear of group-think.
Aquarius: Good timing helps you connect with special people as the week begins. Confer with trusted friends making major life-path adjustments. Your priorities will change in October. Annoying delays or breakdowns after Thursday could be beneficial in the long-run.
Pisces: As the week begins, your eye is on the future. There are many possibilities open to you. Keep searching; don’t rush into anything during October. People who are unknown or inaccessible as the month begins will be available to guide you when the month ends.
All Times given in EDT
(copyright 2014; please include author credit if forwarding - thank you!)
SUNDAY September 28: The waxing Scorpio Moon makes a conjunction to Saturn at 12:46 am, so it’s a sleepy night and things quiet down pretty quickly. The Moon sextiles Venus at 4:31 pm and goes void-of-course for a few hours. The Moon-Venus aspect dominates the day, linking the feminine signs of Virgo and Scorpio. This generates a strong desire to do nesting projects, like preparing a house for winter. Get new furnace filters, wash storm windows, and insulate as necessary. The Sun in Libra makes two outer planet contacts: Sun inconjunct Neptune, and Sun semi-square Saturn. Obligations make boundaries fuzzy. People can be too helpful, or uncertain about how much help should be offered. The Moon enters Sagittarius at 6:50 pm. Expect some lively evening conversations with friends.
MONDAY September 29: The Sagittarius Moon sextiles the Sun at 6:10 am, and pushes forward to make a conjunction to Mars at 2:34 pm. That’s a high-energy combination! The Moon helps the Sun tell Mars what to do, what efforts to make, and what battles to fight. People are easy to direct today, and it’s easy to focus on goals. Venus enters Libra at 4:52 pm, moving into her own sign. This emphasizes deals, agreements, and interactions within relationships. The Moon forms a Grand Trine with Uranus and Jupiter from 9:30 to 11:30 pm, and goes void-of-course. This is actually a fortunate void, since the Moon gets a boost of Jupiter juice as her final aspect in a Jupiter-ruled sign. Good timing, lucky hunches, and inspiration for expansion flows into Tuesday. Follow the rule-of-thumb for void Moons: make detailed plans for Tuesday on Monday evening and stick to those plans like glue. Avoid signing contracts or making major purchases.
TUESDAY September 30: The Sag Moon retains her buoyant energy from the fiery Grand Trine through the day, even though she’s in a lengthy void that won’t end until tomorrow. Connect with others, pass along news and information, and follow through on the plans you wisely made on Monday. Venus semi-squares Jupiter at 9:11 am. Jupiter is forthright and open, but Venus in Libra can be timid and unwilling to open up for fear of embarrassment. Say what you think, but do it diplomatically during the morning hours. Ask for explanations if needed rather than operate in a fog of confusion. Venus revolves around idealized images in Libra, but hey, not many people are mind-readers. Be willing to clarify what you hope to achieve, and toss around suggestions to tweak and improve practical applications.
WEDNESDAY October 1: The Moon finally enters Capricorn at 12:41 am and is immediately in aspect with Mercury and Venus during the wee hours. She’s sextile Neptune at 9:59 am, and then square the Sun at 3:33 pm and into her second quarter phase. There’s a strong desire to make good progress today, and get the dirty work out of the way. The Capricorn Moon is focused and practical above all else. Lock into your tasks and heave! Take the initiative and pay attention to crucial details. The Moon is conjunct Pluto at 7:48 pm. Digging into focused topics can turn up unexpected, hidden material. Research is quite productive, whether in school subjects or in a family’s genealogy. You never know with Pluto – you could find a skeleton in the closet, or discover that great-grama was a suffragette. When the waxing Moon hooks up with Pluto, unknowns rise to the surface to be re-discovered in the here and now. For those struggling with frustrations, get out your bongos and bang on your drums. This is a perfect evening for a drumming circle, or for listening to world drumming. It will soothe the soul.
THURSDAY October 2: The Capricorn Moon swings past a square to Uranus around 2 am and proceeds to sextile Saturn at 12:18 pm. After this aspect, the Moon is void-of-course. Once again, the Moon gains a small benefit with a final aspect to the sign’s ruler. Saturn likes structure and organization, so keep following the plan to fulfill whatever work needs to be completed during the afternoon. Saturn biquintiles Uranus, giving heightened potential for discovering unexpected connections between people and things today. Links formed over time (Saturn) are revealed through details. It may turn out that somebody is somebody else’s cousin, or ex-something or another; but the relationship hadn’t been detected in the past. Uranus tends to deliver surprises of one sort or another. This aspect is also beneficial for creative types, as Saturn rules form, and Uranus promotes invention. It’s possible to take something ordinary and transform it into something extraordinary today. Let inspiration flow.
FRIDAY October 3: The Moon enters Aquarius at 4:00 am. Her first contact is a square to Mercury at 7:43 am. Watch your step! Mercury is stationing to retrograde, and the Moon-Mercury square can generate all kinds of inconveniences, broken gizmos, and delays this morning. Don’t be surprised if you see people snarling at something with buttons! Phones may be on the blink, too. Things get a little gentler as the Moon trines Venus at 11:53 am. This is a fine social and interpersonal connection that adds grace and kindness to Friday afternoon. Gatherings and planned events are in the offing for the evening hours, with gain further benefit from the Moon-Sun trine at 9:55 pm. Airy Aquarius-Libra trines promote interesting discussions, mingling, friendships and introductions to new people. This should be a great evening for social events of every type. Accent understated, sleek clothing with tastefully attractive, glittery bling – Venus in Libra loves eye-catching accessories.
Just a suggestion for evening decorum: don’t do anything you wouldn’t want your mom to know about tonight. People will be watching. Stay away from photographers, and avoid posting personal details on Facebook or other social media tonight. Keep personal actions and feelings private. Single women, especially those on college campuses, should be particularly watchful on the way home – Mars is prone to making attacks tonight.
SATURDAY October 4: The Aquarius Moon aspects Mars and Uranus during the wee hours, so it may be tough to sleep through the night. Some people will get home from fun parties very late, too! The Moon opposes Jupiter at 7:22 am, suggesting early morning booty calls and phones ringing at the crack of dawn with something or another of importance that can’t wait. The Sun squares Pluto in the morning, so everybody’s super-intense about whatever business is boiling on the stove. Talk and gossip are flying in any case, because Mercury retrogrades at 2 Scorpio at 1:02 pm today. This degree indicates gossips are like vultures picking over a carcass. If there are any scandalous tidbits to be had from Friday evening’s events, people will be on it like white on rice.
Transiting Mercury in Scorpio has an unfortunate tendency to perform verbal autopsies on social behaviors, relationships, and sexual connections. If you don’t want dirty laundry on the flagpole, then don’t put it out there. The Moon squares Saturn at 2:32 pm and goes void-of-course. It’s another lunar aspect to the sign’s ruler, but this one isn’t user-friendly. Secrets become public property very easily with this aspect. Aquarius rules social groups, while Scorpio is a sign that’s obsessed with private activities, especially sex. In addition to the Sun-Pluto square, there’s a Mars-Chiron square, too. Mars is in blabber-mouthed Sagittarius, and Chiron is sometimes prone to bad behavior through overindulgence. Something that’s pure or innocent can wind up looking very bad to prurient observers. The Moon-Saturn square may attempts to squelch rumors and gossip, but that can make things even worse by focusing attention on it.
Steer clear of oppressive authority figures and gossip mills today, and plan a quiet, low-key evening with trusted friends.
Sun-Sign Horoscopes
Aries: You’re an inspired fireball as fortunate connections flow on Monday and Tuesday. After Wednesday, bombastic behavior attracts the wrong kind of attention. Convivial events on Friday present opportunities to meet fascinating new people. Leave by midnight; lay low on Saturday.
Taurus: Family and domestic activities are in the works. There’s a new focus in your work; ask for guidance if you’re unsure of what’s wanted. Social networks wobble after Thursday. People get into intense situations, but details may be garbled. Watch and wait quietly on Saturday.
Gemini: You get introductions to new people as the week begins. Move slowly with new acquaintances. People may make promises or offers, and then become inaccessible. You soar on Friday night. The gossip mill is in overdrive on Saturday; relationships are in transition.
Cancer: Domestic reorganization and preparations are needed this week. Avoid major purchases after Wednesday. Family members are drawn into new situations with high hopes, but avoid big expectations. Give people plenty of room to change course and change minds.
Leo: You’re bubbling with enthusiasm as the week begins. Recent successes and good news carry you on a wave of enthusiasm. Demanding work situations arise after Wednesday. Remain balanced and conservative about other peoples’ entanglements. Proceed slowly on Saturday.
Virgo: Fresh landscapes and environments are exciting and fun to explore. New acquaintances may seem nice, but be discreet about sharing confidences. Invisible connections are revealed midweek. Be patient with learning processes, and get detailed directions to destinations.
Libra: Efforts to expand your network of friends are productive as the week starts. After Wednesday, you’re drawn back to the past. Friday is fantastic for attracting new friends at evening events. If intense domestic issues arise on Saturday, stop and think before acting.
Scorpio: You gain benefits from partners and coworkers as the week begins. Expect ah-ha moments from unexpected discoveries midweek. Relationships and health issues present frustrating delays and complications after Thursday. Be prepared to wait for full disclosure.
Sagittarius: Friendships are a mixed blessing, and it will take careful diplomacy to retain equitable give-and-take balances through October. Slow down reaction times and think before speaking. Actions inspired by good intentions and off-hand remarks can be misunderstood.
Capricorn: Leaders are encouraging but noncommittal. Consider limits and boundaries before acting, as the first person through the breech takes all the bullets. Complete projects but hold off on initiating new ones. People in groups can be lemmings; steer clear of group-think.
Aquarius: Good timing helps you connect with special people as the week begins. Confer with trusted friends making major life-path adjustments. Your priorities will change in October. Annoying delays or breakdowns after Thursday could be beneficial in the long-run.
Pisces: As the week begins, your eye is on the future. There are many possibilities open to you. Keep searching; don’t rush into anything during October. People who are unknown or inaccessible as the month begins will be available to guide you when the month ends.