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SUNDAY September 21: This week features lots of planetary transactions and sign-changes. The Moon enters Virgo at 11:54 am, joining Venus & the Sun during his last few hours in the sign. This emphasizes using the mind and resources as well as possible. Venus sextiles Saturn, giving self-discipline and stick-to-it determination. Organize health and dieting priorities and acquire wholesome foods. Mars squares Neptune, a subtle contact that can provoke bad judgment during the evening hours. Mars occupies fly-by-the-seat-of-the-pants Sagittarius, where he likes to have fun and play games. Neptune blurs boundaries, so it’s easy to go too far. The Moon forms a T-square with Mars and Neptune (11 – 11:30 pm). Hypercritical remarks and observations can be painful. Strive toward compassion and right action.
MONDAY September 22: The Virgo Sun semi-squares Jupiter at 8 am. Both of these planets love overwhelming triumphs, but it’s hard to sustain high standards all the time. With the Sun at the final degree of Virgo, it may be necessary to do what’s necessary to get things done – good enough will have to do if perfection isn’t possible.
The Moon trines Pluto at 10:04 am. Pluto makes his direct station at 10 Capricorn. He’s been hovering in this area for a few years, amplifying the serious impact of losses and limitations imposed by bad leadership. The Sun enters Libra at 10:29 pm, ushering in the Autumn Equinox. Night and day are equal. The emphasis is on creating equitable balances, everything in moderation. Areas that suffer from great extremes are unsustainable. The Sun’s relationships to Jupiter and Pluto show where excesses have exceeded all boundaries and resulted in serious abuses of power and money. Things are revealed for what they truly are, as Pluto’s station stirs up exposés and scandals that reveal corruption and systemic ills.
TUESDAY September 23: The Virgo Moon conjuncts Venus at 8:15 am and goes void-of-course for the rest of the day. This feminine combination promotes kindness, thoughtful deeds, and charity for the less fortunate. Women’s health is in the spotlight. Mercury quintiles Jupiter, a fine contact for creating definitions, titles, names, and all kinds of identity tags. Good ideas flow from the heart to the hands. Creative people are filled with inspiring ideas and beauty. The Moon enters Libra at 11:59 pm.
WEDNESDAY September 24: The New Moon is at 1 Libra at 2:14 am. This lunation carries the imprint of the Venus-Moon conjunction; Venus power is heightened. This emphasizes the arts, music, dance, and all kinds of earthly beauty. Images of natural beauty of the earth and sky have dramatic impact. Libra is an idealistic sign; but with its ruler, Venus, in Virgo, it poses the question of how beauty can be attained or sustained. Pallas Athena is conjunct the North Node at 19 Libra. This is a fine combination that heightens thought processes and the ability to edit away unnecessary bits so that true elegance shines through. The Pallas-Node combination blends beauty with intelligence, so while it will certainly benefit artistic creativity, it can also give a boost to inventiveness in science and math. Discoveries made today can change the fate of the world. Be open to the flow of inspiration in your field of expertise. Today’s planetary activity facilitates making the ideal into something real.
The Libra Moon sextiles Mars at 2:31 pm and squares Pluto at 9:39 pm. Inspiration is invigorated by a broad outlook and amazing powers of transformation.
THURSDAY September 25: The Libra Moon sextiles Jupiter and opposes Uranus (5:00 – 5:30 am). This kicks off today’s fabulous Jupiter-Uranus trine. Jupiter expands and Uranus invents. Ideas and suggestions are outside-of-the-box. New and startling trends become visible. Fire sign folks get a strong boost of enthusiasm and glimpses of the future. Sudden luck is possible, as Jupiter opens possibilities that are available in the environment. Luck occurs when opportunity meets preparedness – so be prepared to take advantage of what’s happening in your zone of influence. Venus forms a sextile wedge with Juno and Vesta. This is another highly feminine combination that unifies thought and belief systems with large groups of participants. Juno rules marriage, while Vesta rules the single state. Married and single women find common ground where their needs intersect. With Venus is in Virgo, this may include health care, education, wage and employment concerns. Venus represents women in leadership roles who bring these different groups together by expressing these concerns in a manner that promotes group unity.
FRIDAY September 26: The Libra Moon conjuncts Mercury at 8:30 am and goes void-of-course. It’s pretty brief. The Moon enters Scorpio at 10:29 am and moves to trine Neptune. Right on the Moon’s heels, Mercury quintiles Pluto as he travels through the final degrees of Libra today. This brings conclusions, ideas that resolve important questions, and final transformations to matters that have been up in the air for several weeks. Freshly direct Pluto offers Mercury a chance to bring hidden matters into the light of day. The Jupiter-Uranus trine is still in effect, so luck and good timing are still an influential factor.
SATURDAY September 27: The Scorpio Moon sextiles Pluto (7:25 am) and squares Jupiter (3:39 pm). People get a boost of intense determination, but also a lot of stubbornness and resistance to change or adjustments. Once people get going on projects today, they won’t want to stop until they’re finished. Jupiter can lead to excesses, so people doing home repairs or yard work may have sore muscles as the day ends. Mercury enters Scorpio at 6:39 pm. Venus in Virgo quintiles Mars in Sag. This offers the image of idealized chivalric romance – the mounted knight offering his fealty to the royal virgin. Romance is heightened. New relationship connections involve some role-playing. Falling in love is wonderful, but be wary! Mercury the trickster is about to turn retrograde. The person who is the object of love may not be all they seem to be. Have a great time with friends this evening, but don’t take anything too seriously.
Sun Sign Horoscopes
Aries: You’re on fire with good ideas and inspirations this week. People you interact with are your creative triggers. After Wednesday, many possibilities and bits of luck flow your way. Strong attractions arise as the weekend begins. Take time to evaluate romantic options.
Taurus: Obstacles preventing progress can be transformed this week. You meet the right people to help you eliminate resistance and red-tape boondoggles. Good timing helps you lock into great opportunities. Relief from burdens allows love and sensuality to flow over the weekend.
Gemini: Take stock as the week begins. You’ve come a long way since the beginning of the year. Friends have excellent suggestions about new projects and travels. Women discuss common concerns. Inspiration triggers creativity, and new relationships are possible.
Cancer: This week emphasizes harmony and balance in different areas of your life. Major career triumphs are possible, so remain confident. Key talks midweek provide a glimpse of the future. After Friday, relationships take center stage. Enjoy intimate moments with someone you love.
Leo: You’re highly productive and lucky this week. Some past struggles are finished, so the pace is less exhausting. You can consider options for future pleasures, travels, and new acquisitions. As the weekend arrives, take time to absorb the year’s family and domestic transformations.
Virgo: The beginning of the week emphasizes joining with others to produce desired improvements. Enthusiasm gives wings to projects in motion. Everything goes easily through Thursday. Powerful romantic vibes resonate over the weekend and inspire hot connections.
Libra: Your sense of self is redefined by name and title changes, and this strengthens your identity. The muck of other people’s lives bursts to the surface. There’s little patience for that, though. New relationships and desirable opportunities draw you into fresh environments.
Scorpio: Hidden matters are fully revealed as the week begins, and this can be shocking. Getting to the truth is important; midweek discussions provide the full picture. Strong sentiments unify groups to press for certain demands. It may be tough to know where to place loyalties.
Sagittarius: Discouraging and problematic issues turn around this week. Your luck blooms after Tuesday as you find the right people to help you straighten out problems. Women’s support networks are invaluable. There’s a lot to do, but set reasonable limits to avoid exhaustion.
Capricorn: The results are in – for better or worse. Distant judges determine the shape of future life. If results are good, pay it forward through kindness to others. Delayed domestic decisions can be evaluated. More details will come soon, so don’t leap into major commitments yet.
Aquarius: Family secrets come into the open and may impact future choices. By midweek, great ideas are flowing. Act quickly to put things into motion while windows of opportunity are open. Women feel strongly about certain changes; keep the peace and go along with stated needs.
Pisces: Changes in leadership and group management can affect your personal situation. Unexpected transitions can be to your benefit midweek. Stick close to your support network. Great possibilities are in sight, but it may take a while for all of the particulars to be settled.