Big shifts occur this week as Saturn turned direct motion yesterday in the earth sign Capricorn and will start conjuncting Pluto also in Capricorn. This is an important time to make decisions and commit to a plan which you will follow for the next 6 months. Saturn rules over Capricorn and this transit affects all earth signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricron in a positive way by strengthening your resolve and adding patience and perserverence to the mix.
The end of the summer season is upon us once again within the cycle of the zodiac, with the Sun transiting through the practical earth sign Virgo. This sign is symbolized by the virgin holding a hyacinth in one hand and a stalk of grain in the other. The flower for the purity of mind and the grain represents the potential for fertility. This month will be a time to be busy, working out the details of projects and being of service. Cleaning up the gardens as we ready for the harvest time on September 23, the Fall Equinox.
Virgo Sun sign natives are practical efficient and process orientated. They may lose themselves in the details of things as they do get very involved with their projects. They have an eye for detail and at times vigorous critics. Virgos are modest gentle and somewhat reticent individuals yet always wanting to be of service and help their friends and colleagues. Some more often worry too much, about everything diet, health and hygiene are important to them. The powers of discrimination are almost a talent of Virgo and they can discover what most people miss in the details. They are more often intellectuals wanting to share ideas with most whom they regard in high moral esteem. There is something about the purity and wit of their minds that makes them irresistible to engage ideas with. Happy Birthday, Virgo. This month is an important time with the Jupiter/Neptune square and Saturn Pluto trine affecting most Virgos born around Sept. 7-14th. Be aware of delusional thinking; get rich quick schemes that this aspect can incline one to believe blindly. However, the Saturn/Pluto conjunction in ambitious earth sign Capricorn can auger great changes but with caution and discipline vs destroying and letting go of things. For those who are stuck in a rut, this energy can certainly help to dispel the myths and clear the way for practical action.
The Planetary Energy Shifts for September
All of the planets Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars are transiting through Virgo for the first two weeks of September that is a strong focus of energy, called a T-square involving a square by Jupiter and an opposition by Neptune. This can be felt like busy energy doing things yet not totally clear on where things are headed. Remember Virgo likes to keep busy analyzing and categorizing the details but may not quite see the big picture as Jupiter and Neptune can cause a blurring effect this month. These aspects affect mutable signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces.
However, Saturn/Pluto in the earth sign Capricorn will continue to lend a cautionary hand to Virgo’s impulsive energy to keep doing things in a practical and efficient way.
The earth signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are affected most strongly by Saturn/Pluto affecting them to pursue the course of change and transformation and restructuring their lives.
Uranus continues its trek through the fixed earth sign Taurus. This planet of revolution and dramatic change is affecting the fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius mostly to wake up and shift their egoistic perspectives. On a bigger stage, Uranus will bring changes to global economies in the next several years particularly the value of money and the cryptocurrencies are more evident now. But Uranus likes dramatic change so beware of the innovative until it becomes accepted by all the powers that be.
The water signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are more apt to find enlightenment or dissolution as Neptune transiting through Pisces the sign it rules increases imagination, creativity, psychic perception, dreams and more, be aware that not all is as it appears to be with Neptune. Yet surrender is a good way to release energy that is no longer useful and thereby gain a more mystical perception.
The energy shifts mid-month as the planets move through the air sign Libra and we observe the Fall Equinox a turning of the forces as the Sun moves towards the southern hemisphere. Saturn in Capricorn turns direct motion on Sept. 18th this shift for Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn sun signs will set up what structure, discipline or tasks you will follow for the next 6 months. /Pluto so we can expect more energy of action, communications and swift decision making. Libra energy likes to weigh things and negotiate what is fair to all, perhaps better communication information and negotiations late this month.
The Lunar Cycles- when to grow your projects and plans this month.
New Moon Aug. 30th starts the lunar cycle in the practical earth sign, Virgo. The weekend is better as the new energy focuses through Libra which likes to be social and pleasant to all. This is the time to start projects and launch them.
The First Quarter Moon on Sept. 5th focuses the energy through Sagittarius bringing in a charge to follow up on goals or setting them forward. Try to keep a focus on which ones as Sagittarius energy can scatter on too much all at once.
The Full Moon, Harvest Moon on September 13th will be high energy for Pisces/Virgo. Lending illumination to those who are focused on being faithful, hopeful and dedicated to service for the good of all are characteristics highlighted by this Full Moon. For those who are health conscious, this is a good time to fast and cleanse. The Full Moon energy can reveal a great many things through the agency of dreams, psychic impressions, and imagination. Tread cautiously this weekend as all may not be what it appears to be.
The Last Quarter Moon arrives September 21rst in the witty air sign Gemini. This energy steps up the mental forces for networking, making decisions and finishing up projects.
The New Moon cycle starts September 28th, in the harmonizing air sign Libra a time to apply one’s ideas for better relationships with close ones and associates. Libra loves teamwork.
The energy shifts once again the end of the summer season commences the mornings are feeling cooler as the transiting Sun moves through the meticulous earth sign Virgo. This earth sign is ruled by Mercury and it lends that extra sensitivity to detail, process, and communications. Virgo is good for getting lots of practical tasks done with meticulous attention. This year all the planets are forming benefical aspects to your Sun Virgo for a quickening of change by Uranus, and a dynamic square by Jupiter planet of growth and expansion. You can grow rapidly and wisely this year, Happy Birthday!
This full moon in Aquarius is really bright, perhaps keeping some of us up late at night to early morning. The Full Moon is the zenith of the energy for the month, we get to see all the growth of our activities, plans, goals and projects. The Moon in the air sign Aquarius opposite the Sun in in the fire sign Leo engages our attention towards the polarity between the awareness of the individual and the collective. How we fit into the grand scheme of things, we may see ourselves involed in more humanitarian pursuits, having and objective perspective vs a subjective one. This outgoing self-expressive energy encourages group work, inventive intellectual and friendly discussions. For those who are creative this is a great time to invent things, some revolutionary or erratic ideas come to the forefront during this Full Moon.
In the Stars for August
The transiting Sun is in the fire sign Leo, bringing in the energy for enthusiasm, joy, and creative expression. Leadership and the dramatic are some of the characteristics of this fixed sign.
Leo natives are proud, determined dignified, graceful and generous. They like to take center stage and lead others through their power-driven yet warmhearted encouragement they make good leaders who tend to be creative inspiring others and fair. As organizers, they can marshal others towards their vision and goals and tend to be successful. Yet they can have a negative side of being conceited, snobbish, intolerant, patronizing, dogmatic and pompous as they carry an air of divine nobility or privilege. They may not like change as their nature is fixed but they can as they like to negotiate to remain popular. As Jupiter goes direct this month Leo will feel a charge of creative energy, hopefulness, and expansive energies to your vital force. Other fire signs also benefit this month, i.e., Aries and Sagittarius. Life looks more inspiring this month. Happy Birthday, Leo!
Major Planetary Shifts for August
We will have 3 major planetary shifts week of Aug. 12th. First Mercury the planet that represents communication in the water sign Cancer goes direct motion Aug. 1rst. This will help to sort things out for the first week still be aware that it takes a few days to pick up speed again. Some may be playing catch up with any decisions or changes that took place in the last 4 weeks. Then Mercury will shift into the fire sign Leo Aug. 12 and Jupiter planet of expansion and growth also goes direct motion in its own sign Sagittarius. An increase in creativity, opinions and philosophical debates will be accentuated while these two planets move through these fire signs. Some may find others inflexible in their thinking during this transit of Mercury through Leo a sign of its fall, so arrogance on the rise. And Uranus planet of radical changes and awakenings in the fixed earth sign Taurus goes retrograde also on Aug. 12thth. Perhaps increasing our focus on practical uses of resources any changes are designed to produce concrete results.
Venus and Mars in Leo and Jupiter in Sagittarius will form a beneficial trine aspect around Aug. 12th this will help with values, philosophy and some may be dramatic about sharing those values however since Mars makes war and Venus love and negotiations, perhaps this may show up as friction, drive around autocratic pursuits of power. Any conflicts between parties that are ongoing could be charged up again as some may pursue their ideals at any cost. The fire signs Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius benefit the most.
Saturn (karma) and Pluto (death and regeneration) continue to influence ambitions around reforms organizations and governments great changes to these systems will be accomplished during the next few years. As we are globally witnessing the challenges facing the status quo, perhaps the constructive results of this time will be in a few more years.
Neptune moving through its own sign Pisces from 2012-2024) influences our imagination, dreams, illusions, psychic awareness, and spiritual enlightenment. However, the bubble can burst for those unable to perceive the illusions and veils prevalent during this time. Neptune in Pisces can increase our capacity for acceptance and compassion. During the middle part of the 19th century, the growth of transcendentalism took place with many poets and artist capturing that inspiration and giving it form. Now, rather than a time of dissolution and hopelessness, we can gain faith in ourselves, insights and enlightenment. The water signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces receive the most energy of this transit. This can be an increase in the awareness of all who are intuitively receptive to Neptune.
The Lunar Cycles for August
The Lunar cycles are a time with to start projects and plans and grow and develop them.
The New Moon occurs July 31rst in the fires sign, Leo. This is the start of the cycle and the positive initiation energy comes in charging up our consciousness to start to plan ahead also as Mercury goes direct
The First Quarter Moon in the intense water sign Scorpio can lend constructive and determined energy to any project. Scorpio being more of an internal force causes us to delve within for our more instinctual motivations. A good time for self-analysis as our collective consciousness tends to be more internally focused during this time.
The Full Moon occurs Aug. 15th in the air sign Aquarius, the height of this month energy especially with Jupiter going direct. We may feel inclined towards humanitarian efforts, philosophies, and aid towards others. Our consciousness increases we may feel more energy and this is a good time for group work, celebrations as we reach the zenith of this month’s energy. This should be a productive time.
The Last Quarter Moon occurs August 23rd in the air sign Gemini which squares the transiting Sun entering the analytical earth sign Virgo as we start to finish the summer season. This phase starts the decrease of the energy so it’s good for finishing up projects and for some re-working their ideas and plans under the witty Gemini moon. The Sun in Virgo begins the ending of the summer months and some may find it’s a good time to clean their gardens and evaluate their cornucopia for the fall harvest.
Astrology shows us how to be aware of the energy available and make our choices based on that knowledge as cycles do repeat themselves.
Peace and Blessings
Yahaira
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The transiting Sun is in the water sign Cancer, we are halfway through the zodiac the day is the longest as we have solstice celebrations in the north as our ancestors praised the return of the light in the colder regions. This is a good time to enjoy the outdoors as our instincts move us to be in harmony with nature. The Sun reaches the height of its journey through the northern hemisphere. This energy puts us in touch with our intuitive feelings for family, home, country and the nurturance and protection needed for our survival. You can feel more during this time as we can attune to higher vibrations through the use of our imagination, some may feel more attuned to the collective mind. Happy Summer Solstice.
Planetary Transits for June
The Outer Planets
Larger changes are underway as Uranus breaks up forms of security as it moves through Taurus for the next 5 years. Uranus in Taurus affects Taurus Sun signs helping them to shift, change and evolve. So expect the unexpected, yet trust that all works out and go with the flow.
Also, Saturn and Pluto both in Capricorn conjoin to bring in more tension we may feel around security systems like money and systems that govern us to ensure those securities, protection and the new governments that may be established during this 2 year as these two planets conjoin their forces. This aspect affects most Capricorn Sun Signs.
Expect more uncertainty as we look for a higher purpose in life or a cause to pursue as Neptune moves through Pisces. Look at your chart where ever that planet is in your chart it may point the way towards more impressions, creativity, and faith or you may feel lost confused and unclear about your purposes, a good time to do creative things and go with the flow, especially for Gemini, Sagittarius, and Pisces Sun signs. Neptune goes retrograde June 22nd; this transit further strengthens the energy for those on spiritual pursuits.
Jupiter planet of growth and expansion, in Sagittarius, helps its own sign Sagittarius Sun signs natives be more confident and urges Sag. to expand and grow. Jupiter promotes in wisdom, increases wealth, learning and knowledge. For those whose sun signs are Sagittarius, Leo, and Aries can expect a positive boost to their confidence and for some help with growth and expansion this year. These outer planets can affect us all in numerous ways, yet generally, we can see many new developments within the collective movement of consciousness as we ask for the change to come.
The Inner Planets
Mercury in direct motion will shift from Gemini to Cancer for most of June, bringing in a more sentimental emotional energy to our decision making could be non-object but perhaps based on the past data.
Venus in security-minded Taurus shifts into witty conversationalist Gemini this may increase our social life, networking, and feeling light and easy in relationships.
Mars in Cancer makes for sluggish, indecisive energy to our strategies our decisions or actions can as Mars in Cancer is in its fall, we may feel insecure this month.
The Moon’s Nodes are traveling through Cancer/ Capricorn polarity this year. Some may feel a sense of extreme sensitivity, tiredness, lack of ambition, or thwarted and blocked as we try to resolve the future forms of nurturance, safety, comfort, and family cohesion. North Node in Cancer can be a good way to use the imagination to develop something new and exciting.
The Lunar Cycles
June 3rd, New Moon in witty air sign Gemini is great for new projects, ideas, and social events.
June 10th, First Quarter Moon in the fastidious earth sign Virgo helps with whatever details, critical work duties, cleansing diets, projects are further developed which were started on the New Moon.
June 17th, Full Moon in the fire sign Sagittarius, heightens the light in the middle of the month, we may want to learn, travel and explore new frontiers in the great outdoors. A good time to bring in the forces for expansion.
June 21rst is the Summer Solstice the Sun moves into the sensitive water sign Cancer first day of summer the light has returned to the most northern countries who celebrate the Midnight Sun as the days can be long as 24 hours around the polar circle.
June 26th, The Last Quarter Moon in the fire sign Aries, helps us to finish up old projects before embarking on the new inspirations that the Aries moon can strike up. A good week to slow down and enjoy the simplicity of the mundane world.
The Planetary Aspects for May
1rst week, May 1-5 Saturn planet of time, limitations, structures in Capricorn just turned retrograde motion which will set the pace of plans for the next 6 months. It is time to strengthen our resolve to continue with our current commitments. The New Moon in the earth sign Taurus brings about a new lunar cycle for this month. It’s a good moon for planting, gardening, and starting a new financial project. A feeling may prevail that work is good when it is done in a steady fashion. Cinco de Mayo celebrations and festivities are likely to be happy and entertaining this weekend as the Moon enters witty Gemini. Go out and have fun.
2nd week, May 6-12, This month features celebrations, Mercury goes into the practical earth sign Taurus and will join with erratic Uranus expect changes in directions or practicalities may need a review as to their functions working properly like home repairs, or new information about banking, or computer software programs not running well. Venus squares Saturn perhaps setting off actions to pursue one’s passions, yet Saturn brings in a tone of caution to any impulses or instant Karma. However, Venus in Aries trines Jupiter in Sagittarius bringing in great enthusiasm for plans to expand the things you are passionate about. Then Venus squares Pluto bringing in an irrational drive to mate, or violence may be on the rise, as this aspect can generate compulsive irrational energies on May 9th. The First Quarter Moon occurs May 11th in the fire sign Leo and this will bring in new energy for fun, enthusiasm to any Mother’s Day celebrations this weekend.
3rd week, May 13-19, Venus shifts into its own sign Taurus which will help to strengthen by creating supportive relations and Mars her consort shifts into the water sign Cancer where it does not function as well because Mars being fire, gets toned down in a water sign like Cancer. This makes for an overly emotional drive to everything making us less objective in our pursuits, thus actions based on emotional insecurities. The Blue Moon/ Full Moon energies and lights up the sky this weekend, in the intense water sign Scorpio. We may try to find a way to balance our energies by doing earth grounding things or simply sit and meditate on May 18th. However, sitting still may not be the best way to harness this energy as Venus in Taurus joins Uranus in Taurus these two can bring in erratic, unusual energies to our sense of values. Expect the unexpected as this aspect brings changes to our relationships and values. Social experimentation with money and relations are on the rise, like new comforts, securities, and new group work.
4th week, May 20- 26, May 21, a shift in the energy as Mercury and the Sun both enter into the witty air sign Gemini, this makes for new ideas to pursue are in the air, get out and share with others your expertize and or explore new information, have a good time and travel the Last Quarter Moon in the mystical water sign Pisces puts us in the mood for daydreaming, spaciness, seeking more inspiration from the spiritual plane. A good day to rest, relax and evaluate the month’s activities. Last quarter moon phase gives us the week before the new moon to review and consider what can stay or go in our lives.
5th week, May 27-31, this week starts off with the Memorial Day celebration Moon in Pisces can be a time to rest, relax and dream. This last week of the month is a good time to organize, clean up your projects and get ready for the New Moon cycle in June.