Weekly Astrology Forecast ~ Week of September 24th

* I have moved to Central US Time so all times noted are now Central Daylight Time (CDT). *

From Full Moon in Aries to Pluto Station Direct we have a lot of strong energies occurring this week.  We can use the balancing influence of Libra to work with these energies in harmony. But in order to do that we have to keep balance a priority.

Monday September 24th ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon in Pisces void-of-course at 12:26 AM CDT
Moon enters Aries at 6:04 PM CDT
Full Moon at 2 degrees Aries at 9:52 PM CDT

What it means:
We had the first day of fall just a couple of days ago and now we have a full moon in the sign of Aries which is the first sign of spring.  We have a new season and a new beginning. Things that you have been working on all summer are culminating. How is your life shaping up under all these changes?  Are you embracing your fresh start? This fresh start may have been some time in the making but it’s still a new day.

For this full moon we will look at the Sabian Symbols for two different degrees.  The full moon falls exactly at 2 degrees and 0 minutes of Aries and the Sabian Symbol for  2 degrees is “A Comedian Reveals Human Nature”. I think this is an especially fitting Sabian Symbol for Aries because Aries can be brash, rude, and even offensive with their comments, much like comedians do.  Comedy is often offensive because it brings up subjects we might not want to address or admit are true. But the key here is that a good comedian is making a commentary on the truth of this world, which does in fact reveal human nature.  Now ask yourself: can you laugh about the truth that is being revealed in your own life? Can you maintain a sense of humor about the things you are dealing with, the people you meet, and the overall tone in your day to day experiences? If not I urge you to consider finding a more humorous viewpoint in order to maintain your sanity.  When we lose our sense of humor we really are in trouble.

The second symbol is the one that immediately follows the previous one we discussed.  It is “The Cameo Profile of a Man, Suggesting the Shape of His Country”. We shape the world around us and it in turn shapes us as well.  When we look at something from the side (a cameo view), we might not see the whole picture but often we can see enough to get a good idea of what is going on.  When people look at you what do you represent? Are you a symbol for your environment? Are you in harmony with your surrounding to the extent that you reflect back the values of the land around you?  How can you create more harmony with the way you live your life compared to the land in which you desire to live?

All in all this full moon is powerful and creates a t-square with slow moving Saturn.  We may desire the freedom of Aries but we are building on the goals and plans that we have been laying out over the past 6 months.  Can we create a balance between the two? Ultimately when we embrace our responsibilities and master them we gain a new sense of freedom and capability.

Questions to ask:
How is your life shaping up under all these changes?  Are you embracing your fresh start? Can you laugh about the truth that is being revealed in your own life?  Can you maintain a sense of humor about the things you are dealing with, the people you meet, and the overall tone in your day to day experiences?  When people look at you what do you represent? Are you a symbol for your environment? Are you in harmony with your surrounding to the extent that you reflect back the values of the land around you?  How can you create more harmony with the way you live your life compared to the land in which you desire to live? Can we create a balance between responsibility and freedom?


Tuesday September 25th ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon in Aries
Sun square Saturn

What it means:
I mentioned yesterday with the full moon that Saturn was square the sun-moon opposition.  Today the sun-Saturn square is exact. We might feel blocked, or frustrated. But the proper response to this type of energy is to rise up and overcome that which is holding you back.  Depending on where this is happening in your own chart it can show up differently in your own life. Maybe you are sick and tired of being a victim of circumstance you you decide to rise up and fight against the injustice in your life.  Maybe you are sick of being financially dependent on another so you decide to rise up and develop your own source of income. Maybe you are sick and tired of being fat and lazy so you decide to rise up and take matters into your own hands and get moving on a plan to re-create your life as you know it.  You notice in all of these examples there is no quick fix. With Saturn there never is a quick fix. But with all of these things we have the motivation in the present moment (sun) to deal with the long term nature or our goals (Saturn). Or you can just live with the thing that’s making you miserable. It’s up to you.

Questions to ask:
What is holding me back?  What obstacles am I running into right now?  How can I overcome the obstacles and no longer allow outside forces to hold me back from the life I truly deserve?


Wednesday September 26th ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon in Aries void-of-course at 4:28 AM CDT

It’s a quiet day with an all day long void-of-course moon.  Take it easy, stick to routine tasks, and hold off until tomorrow to start anything new.


Thursday September 27th ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon enters Taurus at 2:16 AM CDT
Sun trine Mars

What it means:
Sun trine Mars is great energy for athletics or just for getting things done in general.  We feel good, we feel alive, we feel energetic. While neither the sun nor Mars is well placed with this aspect we still feel a boost in our energy levels.  Since both planets are in air signs we may notice that our minds are particularly active today (plus yesterday and tomorrow, too). If we are having trouble thinking too much go ahead and find a physical outlet for your energy and that will help to mitigate an overactive mind.
Questions to ask:
What can I do today that helps me feel alive?  What can I accomplish both physically and mentally to gain that sense of achievement that I crave?


Friday September 28th ~
Moon in Taurus void-of-course at 5:36 PM CDT

With the  moon in Taurus the story is slow and steady wins the race.  Once the moon goes-void-of-course late afternoon it’s a good time to take off and start your weekend at home with a simple meal of comfort food.  Allow yourself to relax tonight, you deserve it.


Saturday September 29th ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon enters Gemini at 8:26 AM CDT

The pace is much quicker today with the moon moving into mercurial Gemini after spending the last couple of days in slower moving Taurus.  If you have some multi-tasking to do today the lunar energy will help with that! It’s also a great vibe to explore the neighborhood and catch up with friends.


Sunday September 30th ~
What’s going on today:
Moon in Gemini void-of-course at 10:38 AM CDT
Pluto Station Direct

What it means:
As with other outer planets the stations are the most impactful time or the retrograde cycle.  Today Pluto stations direct which means he stands still for a time before he once again begins his apparent forward motion.  The station occurs in Capricorn at 18 degrees 45 minutes Capricorn so if you have planets or angles there you are definitely feeling the intensity.  In fact we can all feel the pressure during a Pluto station even if it’s not hitting you directly. It can feel like pressure looming over you, a sense of darkness, an obsession revealed.  Pluto already moves very slowly … he has been in Capricorn since 2008 and won’t be completely done with his work there until 2024 so all of you with Capricorn in your chart you are feeling the slow burn.  Pluto helps us to transform our lives and that means a lot of purging and releasing old patterns while also developing new ways of living.

Questions to ask yourself:
What have I been transforming in my own life?  What do I let go of in order to create a more meaningful life?

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