We may feel as though we are going backwards as we come into September.
The 1st of September has Uranus turning retrograde [11:18 AM EDT] and Pluto retrograding back into Capricorn [8:10 PM EDT]. Advance movements might seem stymied as we are forced to retrace our steps.
Financial issues could be at the forefront of headlines. When Pluto first came into Capricorn back in 2008, the world experienced a banking crisis that threatened the global financial system. When Pluto first exited Capricorn to enter Aquarius in the Spring of 2023 several banks went under. We can see further evidence of weakness in the banking / financial systems during this late summer – autumn period as Pluto finishes its transit of Capricorn until Pluto re-enters Aquarius on the 19th of November.
Not only could we experience banking issues. There may be further attempts to quash decentralized finance and cryptocurrencies.
Big government, multinational organizations, and old structures might do their all to maintain and consolidate their power. A new day may eventually be dawning but could be put off until the end of the year, beginning of the new year.
The Virgo New Moon on the 2nd of September when the Sun conjuncts the Moon [9:56 PM EST] is also Labor Day in the US, and how appropriate for the astrological energies. We are liable to be back on track or contemplating getting back on track of our regular routine.
Although we might be focused on our responsibilities and daily obligations, we need to avoid impetuousness and recklessness.
We are likely feeling the influence of the Mars square Neptune on the 3rd when we could be pushing our intentions without itinerary in hand or direction in mind. Rash behavior and ill-conceived plans could trigger mishaps and accidents. We need to slow things down, take our time, and consider the consequences of our intended actions.
Mars exits Gemini to enter Cancer on the 4th of September [3:46 PM EDT]. Our emotions may be heightened with a greater reticence to stepping forward. People could seem more introverted and might seek safety in home and family.
The weekend of the 7th – 8th of September can be trying due to the Mercury square Uranus on the 7th for its third time this summer, and the Sun opposed Saturn on the 8th. Things might all just seem wrong this weekend. We could feel as though we are trudging through quicksand and liable to be going the wrong way anyway. It would be wise for us to lower our expectations on this weekend and take time to rest and recharge but without much exertion in doing so. There can be a lot of misses this weekend, which might wind up with us feeling exhausted, defeated, and just wanting to curl up in a ball and call out: “make the world go away.”
Mercury re-enters Virgo on the 9th of September [2:50 AM EDT]. We can take a more serious approach to whatever we have going on. Our mind is sharper, more analytical, and better able to consider the specifics and the particulars.
The 11th of September has Mercury coming out from its retrograde ‘shadow’ and a day when Mercury sextiles Mars. Brain and brawn can be combined with our sharp mind matched by dogged persistence. We can accomplish a great amount now by strategizing and being more effective with less expenditure of energy.
No matter how accomplished we may be during this second week of September, we do need to avoid overdoing, a liability encouraged by the Sun square Jupiter on the 12th. Impressed by our accomplishments, someone might egg us on to do more, more, more. Let’s maintain a healthy sense of our capabilities and not overextend ourselves, no matter how enticing the flattery might be.
September 15th has the two ‘good guys’ of the planetary realm, Venus and Jupiter, in trine aspect. Relationships can be close to idyllic with people encouraging each other and much talk about plans. This day has by Sign two Grand Trines, one in the Air Element, the other in the Earth Element. Discussions can lead to pragmatic applications and successfully moving our ambitions forward.
On the 17th the Pisces Full Moon, a Lunar Eclipse, when the Sun opposes the Moon [10:34 PM EDT] may trigger confusions, delusions, and heightened anxiety if we allow our nerves to get the better of us. If we stay grounded and are not swept up by our emotions, this Full Moon could be a productive time of focusing with a combination of sensing the right approach with practical application.
Accepting the truth to the wise sentiment that we never get more than we can handle, the 18th of September has Mercury opposed Saturn. We could either feel overwhelmed by everything that we need to do, or we can take the time to strategize our methodology, engage creative visualization to conceive the proper steps forward, and then implement a best practices approach. We might experience the either or of either feeling victimized or successfully engaging our challenges.
The summer season comes to closure with the three transcendental planets engaged. The Sun trines Uranus on the 19th, followed by the Sun opposed Neptune on the 20th, and then the Sun trine Pluto on the 22nd just before the Autumn Equinox. In the mix is the Mercury square Jupiter on the 21st.
This end of summer allows us to acknowledge the transformation each of us has gone through, the opportunity to see the unexpected developments that at times challenge us, other times offering us exciting surprises. Increasingly, we shall become aware of the characteristics of this paradigm shift in which we find ourselves operating. The times they are a’changing. We are living during times of magic and miracles even when such incidents seem more vexing than beneficial. The bottom line: life is good, and we are all being pushed to an ascension in consciousness. We just need to try and maintain balance as we surf these waves of dramatic change.
The Autumn Equinox when the Sun exits Virgo to enter the Cardinal Air Sign of Libra occurs on the 22nd [8:44 AM EDT]. The 22nd also has Venus square Pluto just before Venus exits its own Sign of Libra and enters Scorpio [10:36 PM EDT], a Sign of Detriment for Venus.
While relationships are highlighted under the Libran influence, Venus in Scorpio can make our connections with other people intense, passionate with no half measures in our interactions. Either we love someone deeply and totally, or we hate them with vehemence, and often with one’s attitude shifting from one to the other dramatically and quickly.
The fourth week of September could be a highly productive time thanks to Mercury triggering an Earth Grand Trine with Mercury aspecting the three transcendental planets, similar to the Sun’s aspects of the three transcendental planets between the 19th and 22nd. Mercury trines Uranus on the 24th, Mercury opposes Neptune on the 25th, and Mercury trines Pluto on the 26th just before Mercury exits its own Sign of Virgo and enters Libra [4:09 AM EDT].
This three-day period from September 24th through the 26th has our critical, analytical mind highly attuned. We are likely to receive flashes of genus that give us an understanding that is beyond our usual comprehension. With our vision and foresight enhanced we can devise a best practices approach. Our forensic ability of cutting to the core along with inspired thoughts allows us to brainstorm the most effective approach, draw upon unanticipated variables that may grease our wheels, and accomplish more than we could imagine possible.
Mercury entering Libra could make us more collaborative, more attentive to input from other people. We are far more interested in going somewhere with someone rather than journeying alone.
This end of September is a primo time to get things done, advance our long-term goals, and concentrate on both our professional and our personal interests.
The 30th of September has Mars trine Saturn and the Sun conjunct Mercury. Taking care of what needs to get done, ridding ourselves of the superfluous and focusing on the truly essential are ways by which we can close out the month of September effectively and productively and do so without stepping on anyone’s toes. We are cognizant of our environment and mindful of our impact upon other people. We may choose to win people to our side.
This latter part of September is a time when we can be operating on greased wheels and accomplishing whatever we set our sights on.
September 2024… back in gear with assistance from universal forces…
