Welcome to my September Horoscopes! How’s everyone doing? Probably a little shell shocked from the first part of the Mars Saturn square in the last week of August.. I know I am! The first stage of it is complete (most intense periods were August 23/24, and then August 28 – 30). Mars is starting to slow down and will turn retrograde on September 11. He will then move back into a square with Saturn again on September 29 (though you will feel the effects a few days prior). The first square brought us further violence with the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, WI on August 23 (I wrote about the potential for further violence on my last blog post, here). So we unfortunately may see more of the same kind of themes as Mars retrogrades back into a square with Saturn on the 29th. Other periods of intensity are when the Moon is in difficult aspect with Mars and Saturn (i.e. when it’s in Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn). These periods are as follows (all times in CDT):
Moon enters Aries September 3 3:21pm and leaves September 6 3:43am
Moon enters Cancer September 11 3:22am and leaves September 13 10:32am
Moon enters Libra September 17 1:55pm and leaves September 19 1:32pm
Moon enters Capricorn (drama alert!) September 23 6:16pm and leaves September 26 1:07am
Moon enters Aries again September 30 9:46pm
On a more personal level, the Aries and Capricorn people will be feeling this transit the most viscerally, with Scorpio and Aquarius people also feeling the heat (both being Mars & Saturn ruled). Most people will feel it on some level based on the houses that Aries and Capricorn occupy in your chart. Don’t know your rising sign? Comment / DM me on Facebook with your date, place and time of birth & I’ll tell you! See my last post for more info on the transit as well as the areas of life it may be impacting in for you!
On to more general topics.. We are now in Virgo season. There is a strong correlation with the symbolism of a sign, and the time of year it falls within. As an example, Aries, marking the beginning of Spring, is a sign associated with new beginnings, youthful exuberance, as well as impatience – after the long cold winter! Virgo, being the sign that falls at the end of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, is the sign of the Harvest Maiden. At the end of the growing season, the harvest needs to be picked and sorted. These are tasks associated with the energy of Virgo. Virgo people are known for their sharp minds and ability to deconstruct, edit, sort, and think critically. Being detail oriented, however, Virgo people can become overwhelmed and scatterbrained very easily, if too much is put on their plate. Being a sign associated with editing, Virgo season is a perfect time to edit out whatever is not serving you or overwhelming you at this difficult time. It’s also strongly associated with the theme of Health, so it’s also a good time to start to slow down from the excesses of Summer, and start to wind down in preparation for Fall. Start taking your Vitamin D as cooler weather sets in, and regroup / organize before the cooler weather gets here.
Mercury, as the ruler of Virgo gives further clues for the themes of this years Virgo season based on the aspects he makes to other planets during this period.
He starts off in a trine (harmonious aspect) to the drama fest in Capricorn. We may potentially see some small developments in the treatment of Covid-19, or in how better to manage it on a societal level this month. The Full Moon may bring the topic of Health, & Healthcare in general to light on a national scale. On a personal level, perhaps matters relating to whatever the Capricorn dynamic has been bringing into your life are finding some kind of resolution. Or at the least, a plan is being formulated on how to resolve this. See this post for more info on the dynamic occurring in Capricorn.
What else is happening this month?
Venus starts the month off with an opposition to Saturn, bringing Venusian matters (love, sex, beauty, art, friendship, women) into focus, but through the lens of overcoming difficulty or challenge. Taurus and Libra people take note as Venus is your sign ruler, so if you’re feeling a little off or facing a challenge, just know that it should ease up by September 3rd, and definitely a sense of relief when she enters Leo on September 6th.
Other challenging aspects this month are shown by the opposition of Mercury to Mars on September 24. As Mercury will be in the sign of Libra, conversations will be had around finding balance, equilibrium, harmony, justice and equality, juxtaposed with the challenging themes of Mars in Aries square to Saturn (anger, violence, toxic masculinity, police reform etc, the armed forces). Libra & Aries people will feel this the strongest in their personal lives, with Gemini, Virgo, and Scorpio people also feeling it to an extent. As Mercury rules technology, there may be problems as the opposition goes exact, or a potential for technology to overheat (Mars in Aries is very hot!).
Now, for some sign specific forecasts. These will apply most strongly to your rising sign, but will also have significance to your Sun, Moon and ascendant ruler also.
Aries:
You are really feeling the heat this month! Challenge your feelings of anger or frustration into healthy outlets and work to overcome the blockages that have been coming up for you in the past couple weeks. This transit is all about learning patience and putting new structures in place that will better serve you. You may make a break from a situation that you have outgrown.
Taurus:
A potentially emotional or challenging start to the month for you Taurus. Be wary of overindulging during this period. Things will calm down by September 6, where you’ll be feeling more outgoing and energized.
Gemini:
Your month starts off on a good note, with your ruling planet, Mercury situated well in it’s own sign of Virgo. Though, critical, detailed Virgo is somewhat at odds with eclectic Gemini – you may be feeling a little more nit picky or introspective than normal and not as chatty.
Cancer:
The past couple years have been very challenging for you with the eclipses happening in your sign. Things are drawing to a close and overall should not be so intense for you next year. For this month though, you may be feeling a sense of anger or frustration with Mars squaring your sign. Changes in home and family could be happening. Channel this energy into creative outlets and try not to overindulge in intoxicants. Find solace in music and try to get out of the house for a change of scenery if possible.
Leo:
With your ruler, the Sun, now in Virgo, your focus is on the finer details of life, on health matters, or matters to do with pets. Use this time to refine, edit, and address whatever you have been neglecting in recent times. You may be feeling more introspective at this time. Leo people can experience depression as the signs of Fall start to appear to stay positive and perhaps start planning your fabulous costume for Halloween!
Virgo:
Happy birthday to the Virgo Sun people! Your Virgo powers are heightened at present with your ruler, Mercury, present in his sign until September 6, when he enters the sign of the scales, Libra. At that point, Libran topics may become more prominent. Themes of finding balance, equilibrium, equality, relationships, give and take. You may feel more social during this period, or matters relating to aesthetics and beauty may become activated. Watch out for the Mercury Mars opposition later in the month (see above).
Libra:
Like the Taurus folk, a slight rocky start to the month as your ruler, Venus, opposes Saturn. Things should feel more in balance by the 6th. Incidentally, this is also when Mercury enters your sign, so Mercury ruled areas of life become more prominent (communication, writing, editing, humor, technology). A good time to have any discussions that need to be had, especially as Mercury opposes Mars later in the month (see above). Beware of harsh words, though your skills of diplomacy should see you through!
Scorpio:
Like the Aries people, Scorpio folk are having a bit of a rough time with the Mars Saturn square. You may be feeling restricted or challenged due to circumstances beyond your control, that have come to a head in the last week of August or thereabouts. Thankfully, you are not as hot headed as the Aries folk so you should have an easier time keeping your cool. You do not enjoy not having control of the situation, but all you can do is wait for this particularly difficult period to pass, which will happen by early October.
Sagittarius:
Jupiter, your ruling planet has been in a pretty challenging place this year, in the sign of it’s fall or depression (Capricorn). This has not been an easy year for you. Though, the Sun in Virgo forms a trine to Jupiter and the other planets in Capricorn, so there may be more of a sense of ease (especially in comparison to June/July). Keep up the hard work you’ve been putting in.. slow and steady wins the race.
Capricorn:
Wow, how are you doing? You’ve been really going through it, most recently the last week of August or thereabouts. The latest hurdle probably has you feeling heated, something that is not generally characteristic for you, but you’re being faced with a situation that needs to change. Things will come to a head late this month. Be patient, level headed, and things will work out as they need to.
Aquarius:
There may have been some challenges for you in the last week or so of August. Your usually cool headed nature might be a little warmer than normal. 2020 isn’t messing around! Like the Capricorns, trust the process and whatever change needs to be made will come to fruition by early next month.
Pisces:
Like the Sagittarians, you’ve been having a difficult time this year with your ruling planet, Jupiter, in a difficult spot in Capricorn. You may be finding it really challenging just to deal with every day life. Things should ease up once Jupiter enters Aquarius in mid December. Keep the faith – you’re in the home stretch now.
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