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Planetary Trends for September 2019

What's Up! by Belinda C. Dunn   Virgo/Pisces Harvest Full Moon - September 14  @  12:33 amAutumnal Equinox - September 28  @  6:03 amLibra New Moon - September 28  @  2:26 pm September begins on the heels of a Virgo New Moon which took place on August 30. As the Sun and Moon joined in this industrious zodiac sign of work and service, three other planets joined to drive home  the message . . . summer vacation is over, and for most of us, it's back to schedules and routine. As with any New Moon, the seeds have been planted for the next 28 day cycle. With the help of Sun in Virgo, and six other planets in earth signs, these planetary trends support a practical, methodical, consistent, grounded and reliable approach to the tasks of daily life. Step by step, one foot in front of the other, the necessity to take care of business is front and center as the month unfolds. Launching the month in a productive mindset with clear goals and realistic plans feels doable as Sun, Mercury and Mars join to aid the decision making process. Additionally, these planets are in harmony with Uranus giving a boost of excitement and potential in the manifestation process. As Venus adds a substantial dose of enjoyable loving purpose, September is the month to define priorities, overcome apathy, and rise above limitations. By the Harvest Moon on September 13-14, depending on your time zone, fanciful ideas and ill conceived plans fall by the wayside as reality dawns bright and clear. Awareness is essential to mitigate and offset negativity, confusion and boredom, especially for those repeatedly choosing to escape reality through a variety of means. With the Sun in Virgo, and the Moon in Pisces, the contrast between physicality and illusion may be stark. The chart for this Full Moon shows Mars in opposition to Neptune. People may be acting out of illusory, perhaps drug induced consciousness. Emotions may be extreme, like a high tide, quick to advance and retreat. On the positive side, inspiration and higher perspective is ever present, there for the asking. The boundaries of everyday consciousness can easily dissolve, crossing the threshold into genuine mystical experience. As Mars is transiting through Virgo for the entire month, it can be helpful to consider the zodiac polarity of Virgo and Pisces, two opposite ends of the spectrum. Known as the “serve or suffer” zodiac signs, this dynamic duo identifies the needs of those genuinely needing help, and those ready to alleviate suffering through self-less service. When Virgo and Pisces are prominent in an individual's chart, or by current trends, troubled and complicated life situations tend to manifest. The mind can conjure up all manner of self-made distortions and distractions. Yet, behind the veil of physical appearances and human stories, a greater Reality beckons. As my first yoga teacher frequently voiced, “The earth life is the spiritual life.” There is no separation. Heartfelt service, and compassion for the human condition in self and others, is the connective link between heaven and earth. This brings us to another very important planetary trend for September. Since April 29, Saturn has been in retrograde and on September 18, Saturn goes direct. This is very good news in terms of pulling out of stagnation and getting the ball rolling. Situations that have not been advancing, perhaps delayed, and hung up in red tape, are now ready to move forward. It is as though the cosmic wheel of fortune is turning, like the gears of an engine, slowly reversing, aligning and gaining momentum to move in new directions. Saturn's forward motion is especially intense as it aligns with the South Lunar Node on September 27, for the third and final time this year. Additionally, Saturn is going direct as 13 degrees Capricorn. Known as a “critical degree,” this potent zodiac point carries more weight in terms of overcoming obstacles to fulfill destiny. This isn't just any challenge, it is indicative of major life … [Read More]