Mercury turns direct on September 12 at 5º26’ Virgo.

We are thus completing 22 days of reviewing our work conditions, our health and relationship to pets and co-workers. We are likely to have found different ways of communicating. We could have renewed our goals and gotten profound insights enriching our philosophy of life. We probably also derived a deeper understanding of our personal power and how to use it with wisdom and love.

Jupiter continues to be retrograde this whole month (until November 18) between 0º59’ Aries and 27º15’ Pisces.

These four degrees are symbolized in the Sabian Symbols by “A fertile garden under the Full Moon reveals a variety of full-grown vegetables.”, “Light breaking into many colors as it passes through a prism”, “A majestic rock formation resembling a face is idealize by a boy who takes it as his idea of greatness, and as he grows up, begins to look like it.” and “A woman just risen from the sea. A seal is embracing her.” Our attitude towards money is shifting. As we fully embrace the power of our thoughts, we realize that we can create anything we focus our minds on with purity of intent. When we break free from the known, the universe supports us in unusual and unexpected ways. If we can fully trust in the process, our financial abundance mysteriously flows as we need it.

Uranus continues to be retrograde this whole month (until December 5) between 29º25’ and 28º16’ Pisces.

The Sabian Symbols give the following images for these two degrees: “A majestic rock formation resembling a face is idealized by a boy who takes it as his ideal of greatness, and as he grows up, begins to look like it.” and “Light breaking into many colors as it passes through a prism.” These degrees are the same as the ones Jupiter is traveling this month. Breakthroughs in consciousness occur as we tap into the power of our intentions expressed with a pure heart and a clear mind. This paves the way to a multi-dimensional perception of reality. We become in tune with our higher purpose, aligned with the divinity within and without. It might be a good idea this month to work with the various rays with rainbow pictures and/or transparent crystals of the 7 colors of the spectrum. They relate to the various dimensions as well as our chakras or wheels of energy connecting us to the universal forces.

Neptune continues to be retrograde this whole month (until November 9, 2011) between 26º59’ and 26º18’ Aquarius.

These two degrees are symbolized in the Sabian Symbols by “An ancient pottery bowl filled with fresh violets.” and “A garage man testing a car’s battery with a hydrometer.” Our spiritual consciousness develops this month through the appreciation of beauty, attention to the symbols and artifacts of ancient civilizations, and practical concerns keeping our daily lives in working order. As we infuse our ordinary reality with our spiritual consciousness, as we live our talk with heart and integrity, magic occurs.

Pluto turns direct on September 13 at 2º47’ Capricorn.

This degree is illustrated in the Sabian Symbols as follows: “A human soul, in its eagerness for new experiences, seeks embodiment.” This month, we are asked to incarnate our power and be open-minded to all that life has to offer with much joy and enthusiasm.

The Moon will be Void of Course

(V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

• On Thursday 9/1 between 10:40 PM and 11:50 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.
• On Sunday 9/5 between 1:31 AM and 2:45 AM: when the Moon enters Leo.
• On Tuesday 9/7 between 1:17 AM and 2:53 AM: when the Moon enters Virgo.
• On Thursday 9/9 between 1:59 AM and 2:01 AM: when the Moon enters Libra.
• From Friday 9/10 at 10:16 PM and Saturday 9/11 at 2;21 AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.
• On Monday 9/13 between 4:53 AM and 5:52 AM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.
• On Wednesday 9/15 between 11:51 AM and 1:30 PM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.
• From Friday 9/17 at 10:13 PM and Saturday 9/18 at 2:21 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.
• On Monday 9/20 between 6:09 AM and 1:15 PM: when the Moon enters Pisces
• From Wednesday 9/22 at 10:52 PM till Thursday 9/23 at 1:47 AM: when the Moon enters Aries
• On Saturday 9/25 between 6:12 AM and 1:17 PM: when the Moon enters Taurus
• On Monday 9/27 between 8:02 PM and 11:10 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.
• On Thursday 9/30 between 3:36 AM and 6:46 AM; when the Moon enters Cancer.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… Nothing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon

Moon in Gemini until Thursday 9/2 at 11:49 PM + between 9/27 at 11:10 PM and Thursday 9/30 at 6:45 AM :

Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Thursday 9/2 at 11:50 PM and Sunday 9/5 at 2:44 AM + between 9/30 at 6:46 AM and Saturday 10/2 at 11:20 AM :

Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Sunday 9/5 at 2:45 AM and Tuesday 9/7 at 2:52 AM:

Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Tuesday 9/7 at 2:53 AM and Thursday 9/9 at 2:00 AM:

Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Thursday 9/9 at 2:01 AM and Saturday 9/11 at 2:20 AM:

Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Saturday 9/11 at 2:21 AM and Monday 9/13 at 5:51 AM:

Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power…

Moon in Sagittarius between Monday 9/13 at 5:52 AM and Wednesday 9/15 at 1:29 PM:

Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….)

Moon in Capricorn between Wednesday 9/15 at 1:30 PM and Saturday 9/18 at 0:34 AM:

Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Saturday 9/18 at 0:35 AM and Monday 9/20 at 1:14 AM:

Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Monday 9/20 at 1:15 AM and Thursday 9/23 at 1:46 AM:

Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Thursday 9/23 at 1:47 AM and Saturday 9/25 at 1:16 PM:

Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Saturday 9/25 at 1:17 PM and Monday 9/27 at 11:09 PM:

Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, investing in real estate, buying and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as body work…

 

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Our Intentional Meditation

Our intentional meditation began on with the Full Moon in Pisces on 8/24.

Friday 9/3: Sun conjunct Mercury (5:35 AM)

A great day to write letters, e-mails, make phone calls… Communication is clear and straight forward. Selling, trading are favored by this transit, as is the signing of important documents. Our social life is pleasant. We could feel experiential and enjoy trying something we have never done before.

Saturday 9/4: Venus Trine Neptune (10:13 AM)

A very magical day where we feel the oneness of all life. The beauty around us is tangible. We are sensitive to vibrations and more subtle energies. We see the soul of the person we are romantically related to and understand more clearly our spiritual connection. A great day for artistic inspiration.

Wednesday 9/8: Venus enters Scorpio (8:45 AM till November 7), Jupiter enters Pisces (9:51 PM till January 23, 2011)

The next two months are great for developing our passion, romantically and also for life. Our emotions are more intense. Our loyalty and integrity are enhanced. Until the end of January, our understanding of money shifts. We could discover a new gift that proves quite lucrative. Trading provides work without any financial exchange. We become more keenly aware that money comes directly from the divine and not from a person or a job.

Thursday 9/9: Mars Trine Neptune (6:18 PM)

We are attracted to artists, as well as to spiritual people, particularly if they are visionary. More than usual should we stay away from drugs and alcohol as we could be extra-sensitive today. Tantric yoga could feel very appealing today. We need time to ourselves to dream and meditate.

Sunday 9/12: Venus Sextile Pluto (3:41 AM), Mercury turns direct (4:09 PM)

A day of transition during which we could still misplace our keys, install that software incorrectly, miss phone calls and find that our plane ticket never was booked… Tomorrow, communication will be back to normal. A great night for a date, which blends magic and sexuality, either with an existing partner or someone new. We are able to clearly recognize and transmute what is holding us from deeper intimacy.

Monday 9/13: Pluto turns direct (9:34 PM)

We have come to terms with what power, sexuality and life after life mean to us. We are able to stand our ground and hold on to our beliefs with conviction yet kindness and compassion.

Tuesday 9/14: Mars enters Scorpio (3:38 PM till October 27)

The next 13 months test our courage, our depth and our endurance. Our staying power is intense. Extreme conditions seem attractive. We are inspired to test our own limits and live on the edge, flirting with danger to strengthen our character. Our sexuality is intensified. We could be drawn to tantric yoga and seek enlightenment through the shifting of our cellular memory.

Saturday 9/25: Sun Square Pluto (5:24 PM)

A day where we should be careful of power games and manipulation. The areas of ourselves requiring inner work will emerge very clearly allowing us a chance to transmute them albeit through some discomfort. A stepping stone into a whole new dimension of consciousness that requires work on our part.

Thursday 9/30: Sun Conjunct Saturn (5:42 PM)

A great day for discipline, hard work and redefining our priorities. We are more practical and sober. Our attention to duty is grounded and responsible. We exert natural authority and play by the rules. Our goals and ambitions are supported by established people and long term, loyal friends.

Wishing you all the best.

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.