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Astrology Transits March 2025 – Dreams Move Into Action

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Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. — Harriet Tubman

The month opens with a six-planet rolling stellium in Pisces (Sun, Saturn, Mercury, Moon, Neptune, Venus and the North Node). The concentrated planetary activity in Pisces at the beginning of the month gives us the opportunity to dream big dreams. Everything begins with a dream, an idea or a spark of intuition. The first part of March has that imaginative, intuitive, creative energy in abundant supply.

The activity and energy shifts in the second half of the month when the emphasis moves to Aries. Aries energy is an active, dynamic, courageous and, sometimes, aggressive energy that is perfect for charging ahead toward your goals.

Some major, important shifts this month are:

Venus stations retrograde on March 1.
Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse at 24 Degrees Virgo on March 14.
Mercury turns retrograde on March 15.
Partial Solar Eclipse of the Sun at 9 Aries on March 29.
Neptune moves into Aries on March 30.

March 1: Venus Stations Retrograde at 10 Degrees Aries. Venus retrograde in Aries brings out issues of independence (Aries) versus cooperation (Venus). It also speaks to the need to re-evaluate what you want from life. You can actively and courageously pursue your dreams once Venus turns direct on April 14. Then, when Venus re-enters Aries on May 1, you will be ready to act on your dreams. The more you plan now, the more successful you will be at that time. Ask yourself:

Are my actions and daily conduct in tune with my values (not someone else’s values)?
Am I meeting the needs of those close to me? If you no longer wish to meet their needs, what is the best way to withdraw from the conflict?
Do you want more love in your life. If yes, what can you do to attract a lover, friend or other supportive person into your life?
Does my financial situation reflect my values? If not, what can I do to improve or change my financial situation?

March 2: Sun Square Jupiter at 12 Degrees Pisces/Gemini. The Sun square Jupiter infuses us with a sense of optimism and confidence. However, it can also bring overconfidence, overoptimism and overload. The warning is that too much of anything can be problematic. Be wary of doing too much and vow to listen to, and honor, others’ opinions under Sun square Jupiter.

March 3: Mercury Enters Aries. Mercury in Aries speeds up your thought processes and your communications. Your mind may be revved up like a race car, and your words rush out before the brain is engaged. Take part in physical activity to slow your racing mind. Mercury in Aries is ideal for thinking up new ideas. Jot such ideas down, or you may forget them under this supercharged energy.

March 5: Mercury Sextile Pluto at 3 Degrees Aries/Aquarius. There may be lots of talk (Mercury) about deep psychological ideas and issues (Pluto) when Mercury is sextile Pluto. Mental health breakthroughs may be in the news now.

March 8: Sun Trine Mars at 17 Degrees Pisces/Cancer. It’s hard to sit still when the Sun is trine Mars. You want to take action and make things happen. Sun trine Mars brings problem-solving ability and the potential for big accomplishment. You may be more reactive now, so count to 10 before engaging in conflict.

March 11: Mercury Conjunct Venus at 8 Degrees Aries. Social (Venus) conversations (Mercury) easily flow now and there is a spirit of compromise and agreement in the air. This is an optimum time for a gathering with your friends or for other social events.

March 12: Sun Conjunct Saturn at 22 Degrees Pisces, Sextile Uranus at 24 Degrees Taurus. Whereas Sun square Jupiter on the 2nd brought a sense of optimism and invincibility, the Sun conjunct Saturn brings you down to earth. Saturn is reality, restriction, discipline and rationality. Though you may be prone to feeling limited, depressed and fearful now, the Sun conjunct Saturn is excellent for sound judgment, steady accomplishment and success in overcoming obstacles. Patience is the key to overcoming any obstacles.

March 14: Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse at 24 Degrees Virgo at 1:54 AM EST. Sun Conjunct Saturn Sextile Uranus at 24 Degrees Pisces/Taurus.

Expect the unexpected with the Sun and Saturn sextile Uranus. Use the few days before and after this Virgo Lunar Eclipse to:

Declutter and organize your physical surroundings.
Release old habits and routines that are no longer useful.
Detox and release old emotional hurts, grudges and traumas.
Trust your intuition and honor your dreams.
Practice inner peace.

March 15: Mercury Stations Retrograde at 9 Degrees Taurus. Use Mercury retrograde in Taurus to take another look at your finances and to prepare a new budget. It is a good time to take a personal finance or investing class. Because Taurus rules both money and love, Mercury retrograde in Taurus may bring old relationships to the fore. Unresolved issues with past relationships or money matters. may pop up again, giving you another chance for a permanent resolution. You will begin to see the positive results from the changes you made when Mercury turns direct on April 7.

March 19: Sun Conjunct Neptune at 29 Degrees Pisces. Your intuition, imagination and creativity are soaring to new heights now. Record your dreams and ideas. When the Sun enters Aries tomorrow, you can begin to implement the best of those ideas.

March 20: Sun Enters Aries. Each year there is a big shift when the Sun enters Aries. The Sun in Pisces for the last month was focused on feelings of compassion, and connection to your fellow earth inhabitants. When the Sun is in Aries, action, agression and competition predominate. It is time to fight for your beliefs.

March 21-25: Sun Conjunct Venus and Sextile Pluto at 3 Degrees Aries/Aquarius. As the Sun moves through the sky, it conjuncts Venus, and then Mercury and then all three of them form a sextile to Pluto. Look for intense interactions (Pluto) with others of like mind (Aquarius). Your survival needs are amplified now (Pluto) and you are ready to fight (Aries) for what you love and value (Venus.)

March 27: Venus Retrogrades Into Pisces and Conjuncts Neptunes at Zero Degrees Pisces. Things and people may not be what they appear to be when Venus moves backward to conjunct Neptune in Pisces. This would be a good time to enjoy a concert, film or candle light meditation session. Set your new Moon intentions now while your intuition and sensitivity are heightened.

March 29: New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse at 9 Degrees Aries at 5:57 AM EST. Saturn Sextile Uranus at 24 Degrees Pisces/Taurus. The New Moon is always symbolic of new beginnings. The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries is especially geared toward big shifts and startling new beginnings. It’s time to forge a new path despite the obstacles and challenges around you. Saturn sextile Uranus fosters exciting, unexpected breakthroughs (Uranus) with the potential to manifest, due to Saturn’s steadying influence.

March 29-30: Neptune Enters Aries, Conjunct Mercury at Zero Degrees Aries. Neptune’s historical entry into Aries brings a compassionate, gentle strength combined with courage and activism with the desire to make a difference in the world. The last time Neptune was at zero degrees Aries was in 1861 at the time of the US Civil War. Neptune will be in Aries until early spring of 2039. Here are some things to look for when Neptune is in Aries.

Crumbling and dissolving of old structures.
Expansion into wider, more multi-dimensional consciousness.
Old politics, economies and religions fall away – they struggle to maintain their power base.
Young people take over with new ideas and new problem- solving methods.
Your identity and sense of self becomes more empathetic and intuitive.
New understandings about mental health, the human brain and psyche, drugs, addictions, illness, neurological discoveries, medicine.
Artistic and creative endeavors will thrive.
More water events: floods, water purification methods, etc. Water will definitely be in the news.

Moon Movement During March 2025: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.

March 1: Moon enters Aries

March 3: Moon enters Taurus

March 5: Moon enters Gemini

March 7: Moon enters Cancer

March 9: Moon enters Leo

March 12: Moon enters Virgo

March 14: Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse at 23 Degrees 56 Minutes Virgo at 1:54 AM EST

March 14: Moon enters Libra at 1:58 PM

March 17: Moon enters Scorpio

March 19: Moon enters Sagittarius

March 22: Moon enters Capricorn

March 24: Moon enters Aquarius

March 26: Moon enters Pisces

March 28: Moon enters Aries

March 29: Partial Solar Eclipse at 9 Degrees Aries at 5:57 AM EST

March 30: Moon enters Taurus

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Astrology Transits November 2024 – Intense Soul Searching

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Water gushing out of thousands of springs at different places cannot move the wheels of a big engine to carry out very heavy tasks. But the channeled flow of the same water in the bed of a stream will, however, be irresistible and can become a source of tremendous energy. — Gulzarilal Nanda

As Pluto moves into Aquarius on November 19, beginning its long, slow, 20-year transit through that sign, it will make a tense opposition to Mars in Leo. This combination can lead to an extreme desire for power and aggression and compulsive, yet spur-of-the moment decisions. Overall, the watch phrase is: “Think before you act or speak.”

There is no doubt that we are dealing with strong energy at this time. However, remember that Aquarius is the sign of community, groups, cooperation and innovation. Pluto, the great transformer, when in Aquarius, urges us to come together and channel our energy to solve problems and to enhance our living conditions. The more we work together, the more we will accomplish. Mars moving into Leo is the sparkplug you need to move forward in your own personal growth. Change is all around us and Mars in Leo gives you the needed courage to change long-standing issues.

November 1: New Moon at 9 Degrees Scorpio at 5:46 AM EDT. A Scorpio New Moon brings up intense feelings and profound insights. This New Moon in Scorpio is an excellent time to take a deep look into your motivations and actions. Especially, ask yourself whether you are coming from a place of integrity and peace or from a place of fear and paranoia. The vast changes we are experiencing now and next year are an opportunity to collectively move mountains. Pluto, the ruler of Scorpio, leads the way as it moves into forward-thinking Aquarius on the 19th.

November 2: Mercury Enters Sagittarius. Jupiter Sextile Chiron at 20 Degrees Gemini/Aries. Mercury in Sagittarius brings a desire to expand your intellectual horizons, to go traveling and/or exploring. Jupiter sextile Chiron brings an ease to those matters that have been troubling you, especially those from the past. Chiron in Aries pushes you to take constructive action rather than to silently stew about past hurts or slights.

November 3: Venus Opposition Jupiter at 20 Degrees Sagittarius/Gemini. Venus trine Chiron at 20 Degrees Sagittarius/Aries. You will most likely feel like playing hooky from school or work when Venus is opposition Jupiter in the playful signs of Sagittarius and Gemini. Venus trine Chiron helps you to see past hurts or wounding in a positive, more light-hearted way. Venus opposing Jupiter asks you to look at where your life has gotten out of balance and to take the necessary steps to regain that balance.

November 3-4: Mars Opposition Pluto. Mars Enters Leo. Sun at 12 Degrees Scorpio Sesiquiquadrate Neptune at 27 Degrees Pisces. Sun Trine Saturn at 12 Degrees Scorpio/Pisces. Mars opposition Pluto just before the United States election is not an aspect I would choose. It shows power struggles, anger, violence and rash, impulsive decisions. Mars in Leo, the sign of leaders and leadership, only amplifies the energy. The Sun sesiquiquadrate Neptune brings an overlay of uncertainty and hidden forces behind everything. Luckily, the Sun trine Saturn helps to bring calm and discipline to cool off the overheated Mars opposition Pluto energy.

On a personal level, Mars opposition Pluto is superb for accomplishment. You have the mindset to move ahead despite any obstacles.

November 7: Venus Quincunx Uranus at 25 Degrees Sagittarius/Taurus. Venus quincunx Uranus can amplify impatience and rash decisions (Uranus). Be especially careful with money and romantic matters (Venus).

November 9: Venus Square Neptune at 27 Degrees Sagittarius/Pisces. Bring out the paint bushes and easels when Venus is square Neptune. Your creativity and intuition are enhanced but, alas, so is your tendency to be unrealistic or overly idealistic. You may expect more of your romantic partner than is realistic or you may see qualities in them that simply do not exist. If possible, delay decisions until Venus enters Capricorn on November 11 when you will have a more realistic viewpoint.

November 11: Sun Quincunx Jupiter at 19 Degrees Scorpio/Gemini. Sun Quincunx Chiron at 19 Degrees Scorpio/Aries. The Scorpio Sun quincunx both Jupiter and Chiron form a yod aspect with the Sun at the apex. Use this dynamic aspect to go deeply within (Scorpio Sun). Ask yourself: Where am I sabotaging myself? The Sun quincunx Chiron can illuminate needed adjustments.

November 11: Venus Enters Capricorn. Venus in Capricorn until February 4, 2025, is an excellent time to assess your career and financial goals.

November 14: Venus Quincunx Mars at 3 Degrees Capricorn/Leo. Venus Square the North Node (3 Degrees Aries) and South Node (3 Degrees Libra). When Venus is quincunx Mars and square the Nodes, something has to give and decisions must be made, especially concerning finances and relationshp matters,

November 15: Saturn Turns Starionary Direct at 12 Degrees Pisces. Hopefully, you came to some concrete decisions during Saturn’s retrograde period from June 29 until today. It is now time to add action to those decisions.

November 15-26: Full Moon at 24 -25 Degrees Taurus Conjunct Uranus Opposition Sun at 24 Degrees Scorpio.. Watch for unexpected emotional reactions when the Taurus Full Moon is conjunct Uranus and opposite the Sun in Scorpio. When both the Moon and Sun are in fixed signs, there is a danger of stubborn and unyielding positions. Uranus can break that logjam but, unfortunately, it brings the danger of chaotic, unreasonable actions. Keep a low profile under this Full Moon in Taurus.

November 18: Sun Trine Neptune at 27 Degrees Scorpio/Pisces. If possible, use the Sun trine Neptune to sit in quiet meditation. Both the Sun and Neptune in water signs give you deep insights into your spiritual needs. Your intuition will be at an all-time high level (especially for Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces). This aspect is especially beneficial for those of you in the creative or spiritual professions.

November 19: Pluto Enters Aquarius. Tiny, but mighty, Pluto moving into Aquarius begins a 20-year shift toward a more humanitarian, inclusive mindset, with less emphasis on capitalism, authoritarianism and patriarchal views. You won’t notice Pluto’s sojourn into Aquarius on a daily basis but, rest assured, Pluto is working behind the scenes to transform your outlook.

I gave a talk about the major shifts in year 2025 when all the outer planets, plus Saturn, change signs. I am busy editing it and hope to post it for viewing some time soon.

November 20-21: Sun Enters Sagittarius. The Sun in Sagittarius brings a welcome movement from intense, introspective Scorpio to more light-hearted, fun-oriented Sagittarius. The heavy energy of the last few weeks begins to dissipate and it should be easier to see the big picture. Intellectual and travel matters are favored. Plan a trip or, even better, take a trip to someplace new.

November 26: Mercury turns retrograde at 22 Degrees Sagittarius. Its time to re-examine your beliefs when Mercury is retrograde in Sagittarius until December 15.

November 27: Sun Trine Mars at 6 Degrees Sagittarius/Leo. The Sun trine Mars is an action-oriented aspect that favors starting something new and/or using your burst of energy and motivation to complete projects that have been stagnant for way to long. Be aware that Mercury is retrograde until December 15 and double check any detailed plans or contracts before proceeding.

November 28: Venus Square Chiron at 20 Degrees Capricorn/Aries. Venus square Chiron on Thanksgiving Day provides an opportunity to heal old emotional, family scars.

November 30: New Moon at 9 Degrees Sagittarius. The Sagittarius New Moon brings back a sense of optimism and the urge to leave your past traumas behind. A Sagittarius New Moon acts as a guide to transition from the dark times of facing our fears (Scorpio energy at the Full Moon) into a time of hope and optimism. Though the challenges remain, it is as though you are peeking out of a dark room into a shaft of light. The Sabian symbol for this New Moon is “A golden-haired goddess of opportunity.” It speaks to continuing with what you know is right, even if the road sometimes seems lonesome and long. Right thinking and right action will prevail.

Moon Movement During November 2024: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.

November 1: New Moon at 9 Degrees Scorpio at 5:46 AM EDT

November 2: Moon enters Sagittarius

November 5: Moon enters Capricorn

November 7: Moon enters Aquarius

November 9: Moon enters Pisces

November 11: Moon enters Aries

November 13: Moon enters Taurus

November 15: Full Moon at 24 Degrees Taurus at 1:28 PM

November 15: Moon enters Gemini at 11:08 PM

November 18: Moon enters Cancer

November 20: Moon enters Leo

November 22: Moon enters Virgo

November 25: Moon enters Libra

November 27: Moon enters Scorpio

November 30: Moon enters Sagittarius

December 1: New Moon at 9 Degrees Sagittarius at 0:21 EST

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Astrology Transits October 2024 – Balance Amid Turmoil

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Throughout the infinite, the forces are in a perfect balance, and hence the energy of a single thought may determine the motion of a universe. — Nikola Tesla

When I was preparing this newsletter, I was struck by how many aspects were either a quincunx (also known as an inconjunct) or sesiquiquadrate. After more thought, I realized that the aspects accurately reflect the October energy.

The quincunx aspect is formed when two planets are at an angle of 150 degrees from each other. The two planets are hidden from each other and thus find it difficult, if not impossible, to have a meaningful interaction. A quincunx in a birth chart will show subconscious behavior patterns that are difficult to realize, acknowledge and confront. Any incompatible energy between the planets just sets there and smolders until it finally, leads to a blow up or blow out. Of course, that same energy prevails when transiting planets aspect your birth chart.

The sesquiquadrate aspect forms when two planets are 135 degrees from each other. Like a square aspect it creates tension and challenges. When the energy is not used positively, the energy can have a compulsive, obsessive or stubborn quality. Used in a positive manner, it can motivate you to push aside any obstacles and to make significant progress.

October 2: New Moon Solar Eclipse at 10 Degrees Libra at 2:49 PM EDT. This Libra Solar Eclipse is part of the 8 South eclipse series that began at the South Pole on April 1, 1718. Each eclipse in a series repeats itself every 18 years and carries a similar meaning from the original eclipse. The basic meaning is “to finish something and to feel sad at its completion (per Bernadette Brady)”. The Libra New Moon Solar Eclipse starts the new 18-year cycle of the major planetary energy moving into fire and air signs. Uranus in Taurus sesiquiquadrate the South Node, Moon and Sun, suggests that we have all become complacent. Its time to shake things up and move into a new way of thinking and being.

I will be giving a talk about the big, big changes that are coming to our planet ushered in by the recent eclipses and Pluto’s ingress into Aquarius on November 19. I will be speaking at the Spiritual Center, 3^rd Street Center, Suite 31, in Carbondale, CO, on October 13, at 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome to attend.

October 4: Sun at 11 Degrees Libra Sesiquiquadrate Uranus at 26 Degrees Taurus. Venus Trine Saturn at 14 Degrees Scorpio/Pisces. Sun sesiquiquadrate Uranus in the Venus-ruled signs of Libra and Taurus puts the emphasis on your relationships and security concerns, as does Venus trine Saturn in Scorpio and Pisces. This is a good time to take a deep look into any buried issues (Scorpio) that need your attention. Venus trine Saturn can help you sort things out in a realistic, fair (Libra) manner.

October 6: Sun Quincunx Saturn at 14 Degrees Libra/Pisces. The Sun and Saturn are uneasy partners at best. When they are in a quincunx aspect, an adjustment needs to be made between your needs and the limiting factors around you. The Sun in Libra is willing to negotiate and Saturn in Pisces is not as powerful as usual, so it is easier to come to an agreement between competing interests.

October 8: Venus Trine Mars at 19 Degrees Scorpio/Cancer. Venus trine Mars is excellent for working out relationship issues. Venus keeps Mars from being too abrasive, while Mars helps Venus asset herself. Your powers of attraction are amped up under this aspect, so invite that special someone out for coffee or lunch today.

October 9: Jupiter Turns Retrograde at 21 Degrees Gemini. Jupiter retrograde in Gemini until February 5, 2025 is a time to reassess your beliefs. Ask yourself:

Where have I become stuck in my belief system?
What new ideas do I need to consider about life and the way that it works?

October 11: Pluto Turns Direct at 29 Degrees Capricorn. Pluto moving direct will enter Aquarius on November 19, 2024, which will change everything over the next 20 years. Short terms changes may not be noticeable unless Pluto conjuncts one of your natal planets in very early Aquarius, Taurus, Leo or Scorpio.

October 13: Sun Opposition Chiron at 21 Degrees Libra/Aries. Sun Trine Jupiter at 21 Degrees Libra/Gemini. Mercury Square Pluto at 29 Degrees Libra/Capricorn. The Sun opposing Chiron on the Libra/Aries axis puts the spotlight on your fears and past hurts that have stifled your ability to shine as you are meant to do. Mercury square Pluto can bring your deepest, darkest shame and guilt to the surface for healing. This is especially apt, with the Sun in Libra. Libra Sun signs are masters at feeling guilty about anything and everything.

October 13: Mercury Enters Scorpio. Mars Square Chiron at 21 Degrees Cancer/Aries. Mercury in Scorpio until November 1st amplifies your ability to see beneath the surface façades. Use this time to make sense of confusing people, places or things. Mars square Chiron helps you understand and heal your own hidden pain and hurt feelings. Be careful though, as Mars here can cause you to blame someone else and to lash out at them unprovoked.

October 14: Sun Square Mars at 21 Degrees Libra/Cancer. Venus Opposition Uranus at 26 Degrees Scorpio/Taurus. Sun square Mars and Venus opposition Uranus in the fixed signs of Scorpio and Taurus are flashing a big red warning sign. A few words that come to mind are “angry” and “stubborn”, leading to sudden unreasonable upsets. Be careful when driving and think before you act in a rash, unthinking manner. Venus opposition Uranus can lead to sudden separations, so take a deep breath and count to 20 (or more) before you act.

October 17: Full Moon at 24 Degrees Aries. Venus Sextile Pluto at 29 Degrees Scorpio/Capricorn. Venus Enters Sagittarius. This Aries Full Moon is the planetary complement to the October 2nd Libra Solar Eclipse. The solar eclipse was about letting go of guilt, and misplaced burdens. This Aries Full Moon is about taking action (Aries) to bring in the new and exciting. Notice how a T-square is formed by the Aries Full Moon conjunct Chiron square the Sun, square Mars and also widely square Pluto. Challenging yes, but with high potential to free yourself from old anger, guilt, and power issues. A big, big caution, however. Be mindful in all you do and be careful of acting from emotion.

October 19: Sun Quincunx Uranus and Sun Quincunx Moon at 26 Degrees Libra/Taurus. This could be a rather frustrating day with the Sun quincunx Uranus and also Sun quincunx the Moon. This could be especially taxing if you have planets in late degrees of the cardinal signs (Libra, Capricorn, Aries and Libra) or late degrees of the fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius). Luckily, the Sun moves fairly fast, so it is a short-lived aspect.

October 20: Sun Quincunx Neptune at 27 Degrees Libra/Pisces. Sun Sesiquiquadrate Saturn at 13 Degrees Pisces. This is another day when frustration (quincunx), limitation (Saturn) and confusion (Sun quincunx Neptune) are in the planetary soup. Stay calm and this too shall pass fairly quickly.

October 22: Sun Square Pluto at 29 Degrees Libra/Capricorn. Sun Enters Scorpio at 6:14 PM. Sun square Pluto at the last degrees of Libra and Capricorn can be summed up in the phrase: “light meets dark” or “our essence meets the deep, subconscious forces within.” Spend a few minutes today reflecting on any possible hidden motivations that are holding you back. The Sun square Pluto aspect can help you accomplish amazing things once you let go of subconscious fears. The last degrees of a sign are a completion energy. As much as possible, finish what you have started before the Sun moves into Scorpio later today and Pluto moves into Aquarius on November 19.

October 24: Mars Sextile Uranus at 26 Degrees Cancer/Taurus. Mars sextile Uranus brings an itchy, restless, impatient feeling. You are prone to making impulsive, and potentially unwise, decisions under this aspect. Though uncomfortable, Mars and Uranus can be helpful in freeing yourself from worn out, unhelpful relationships and situations. Just use caution as you proceed and think before you act.

October 29: 28: Venus Square Saturn at 13 Degrees Sagittarius/Pisces. Mars Trine Neptune at 27 Degrees Cancer/Pisces. Mars at 27 Degrees Cancer Sesiquiquadrate Saturn at 13 Degrees Pisces. Mars sesiquiquadrate Saturn in the water signs of Cancer and Pisces may bring extreme highs and extreme lows in your emotional body or fluctuations between depression (Saturn) and adrenaline rushes (Mars). Try to stay calm and go with the flow. Everyone, but especially water signs, may find it helpful to go sit by a peaceful ocean or gently flowing stream.

Moon Movement During October 2024: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.

October 2: Moon enters Libra

October 2: Annular Solar Eclipse at 10 Degrees Libra at 2:49 PM EDT

October 4: Moon enters Scorpio

October 6: Moon enters Sagittarius

October 9: Moon enters Capricorn

October 11: Moon enters Aquarius

October 13: Moon enters Pisces

October 15: Moon enters Aries

October 17: Full Moon at 24 Degrees Aries at 7:26 AM EDT

October 17: Moon enters Taurus at 3:59 PM EDT

October 19: Moon enters Gemini

October 21: Moon enters Cancer

October 24: Moon enters Leo

October 26: Moon enters Virgo

October 29: Moon enters Libra

October 31: Moon enters Scorpio

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Astrology Transits September 2024 – Simplicity Among Complexity

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. – Leonardo da Vinci

Now for the complexity! Retrograde Pluto moves back into Capricorn and Uranus begins its retrograde motion. The chart for the full Moon partial lunar eclipse on September 17 features a rare kite formation. Then, just a couple of days later, the planets form a yod configuration containing Venus, Uranus and Pluto. Expect the unexpected and avoid power struggles of all kinds this month. The good news is that amazing breakthroughs of all kinds can happen when you least expect them.

August 28: Mercury Stations Direct at 21 Degrees Leo.

September 1: Uranus Stations Retrograde at 27 Degrees Taurus.

September 1: Pluto Retrogrades Into Capricorn. Pluto moves backward into Capricorn returning us to the energy of Pluto in Capricorn, where it resided from 2008-now. Issues around power, government, patriarchal focus and the “haves” versus the “have-nots” will once again be a major focus. When Pluto goes direct on October 13 and finally moves into Aquarius on November 20, we will begin a long, slow shift into a (sometimes startling) new paradigm.

ALERT! I will be giving a talk at The Spiritual Center in Carbondale, CO on October 13 at 10:00 AM. Everyone is welcome to attend. The focus of my talk will be a discussion on the major, major, shifts that will take place in 2025 and 2026. The year 2025 will truly usher in a paradigm shift that will be the beginning of a completely different mindset.

September 2: New Moon at 11 Degrees Virgo at 9:55 PM EST. Mercury Trine Chiron at 23 Degrees Leo/Aries. The Virgo New Moon spotlights the need for Virgo’s talents of clarification, organization and order. Take this time to center yourself. Clear out clutter in both your mind and in your surroundings.

September 3: Mars Square Neptune at 29 Degrees Gemini/Pisces. Now is not the time to push yourself. You may be feeling extra tired, confused or off-center. Everything will be clearer and more focused after tomorrow when Mars, now at 29 Gemini, moves into Cancer and forms a quincunx aspect to Pluto.

September 4: Mars Quincunx Pluto at 29 Degrees Gemini/Capricorn. Mars is quincunx Pluto today. Then later in the afternoon, Mars moves into Cancer where it will stay until November 4. Mars in Cancer pinpoints family matters and emotional connections. You may feel the need to fight for causes that you hold dear and will be challenged to clarify your own beliefs about family and country.

September 7: Mercury Square Uranus at 27 Degrees Leo/Taurus. Scattered thoughts today, but also the possibility of having “lightning-strike” breakthrough ideas. Be mindful as you navigate your day, but leave room for sudden insights and ideas.

September 8: Sun Opposition Saturn at 16 Degrees Virgo/Pisces. Venus at 12 Degrees Libra Sesiquiquadrate Uranus at 27 Degrees Taurus. The veil of foggy thinking is lifted when the Sun in Virgo opposes Saturn in Pisces. You can accomplish a lot today if you use your imagination (Pisces) in a grounded, practical (Saturn) manner.

September 9: Mercury Enters Virgo. Mercury sextile Mars and Mars and Mercury Inconjunct Pluto. Pluto retrograde at 29 degrees Capricorn is at the apex of a yod formed by the sextile of Mercury and Mars. The yod indicates “fate” and the inconjunct aspect indicates a need to make adjustments.

September 11: Venus Quincunx Saturn at 15 Degrees Libra/Pisces. Relationship and money matters may seem a little out of sync today or maybe Venus quincunx Saturn just brings a bad hair vibe.

September 12: Sun Square Jupiter at 20 Degrees Virgo/Gemini. Sun square Jupiter is an excellent configuration for opening yourself up to opportunities and expanding your horizons. Though a square can be challenging, Sun and Jupiter bring a sense of optimism and confidence that can lead to big accomplishments.

September 15: Venus Trine Jupiter at 20 Degrees Libra/Gemini. I was tempted to insert a whole row of smiley faces here, because Venus trine Jupiter in air signs is such a light-hearted combination. This aspect is excellent for tuning into your true heart’s desire. Enjoy!

September 16: Mars at 7 Degrees Cancer Square North Node at 7 Degrees Aries and South Node at 7 Degrees Libra. You are being pushed (Mars) to let go of outworn desires and habits (South Node) in order to take advantage of new opportunities that may appear out of the blue.

September 17-18: Full Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse at 25 Degrees Pisces at 10:34 PM, EDT. When you look at the chart for this Pisces Lunar Eclipse, your eye is drawn to the opposition between Saturn and Mercury and to the Moon/Neptune conjunction and its opposition with the Sun. Saturn and Mercury speak to your structures and limitations, while the Moon/Neptune conjunction is very much about your intuition, imagination and openness to mystical input.

In addition, the Moon/Neptune conjunction forms a rare kite formation with the Sun, Pluto and Uranus. Because a kite combines a grand trine with a sextile, it represents a stellar opportunity for spiritual growth, creative breakthroughs and intuitive connections with “all that is.”

Use this special Lunar Eclipse in Pisces to restructure what isn’t working (Saturn and Pluto), while being open to cosmic input (Moon and Neptune).

September 20: Sun Opposition Neptune at 28 Degrees Virgo/Pisces. Venus Quincunx Uranus at 29 Degrees Libra/Taurus. Venus Quincunx Neptune at 29 Degrees Libra/Pisces. Its best to delay important decisions for a few days when Neptune is opposed by the Sun. In addition, Venus is at the apex point of a yod formed by Neptune sextile Uranus, Venus quincunx Uranus and Venus quincunx Neptune. Venus quincunx Uranus can bring unexpected results, especially around money and relationship matters (Venus). Venus quincunx Neptune adds a sense of unreality and confusion.

A yod often indicates a dramatic event and is known as the “finger of God” or “finger of fate” aspect. If your natal planets are in a tight aspect to any of the three planets, it can indicate an event that will change everything you thought you knew about your life. It sounds ominous, but can be beneficial if you use the energy wisely and conscientiously.

The chart below shows both the kite formed by the Grand Trine of Sun, Uranus and Pluto with the sextile of Pluto/Neptune and Uranus/Neptune and the yod formed by Uranus, Neptune and Venus that was discussed above. The universe is truly preparing us for new dimensions.

September 22: Sun Enters Libra at 8:43 AM, EDT. Venus Square Pluto at 29 Degrees Libra/Capricorn. Venus at 29 Degrees Libra Sesiquiquadrate Saturn at 15 Degrees Pisces. Venus square Pluto is an intense, challenging aspect that can be problematic when interacting with others. Venus at 29 degrees Libra, before entering Scorpio, urges you to complete and/or tidy up unfinished relationship issues. The Sun in Libra promotes a willingness to compromise.

September 26: Mercury Enters Libra. Venus at 5 Degrees Scorpio Sesiquiquadrate Jupiter at 21 Degrees Gemini. The signs of Scorpio and Gemini have very little in common so Venus and Jupiter in those signs need to make big concessions (sesiquiquadrate) to make their association work. If either Venus or Jupiter are aspecting your natal birth chart you may find that your associations with others takes more work than usual to remain positive.

September 28: Sun Conjunct South Node at 6 Degrees Libra Opposing North Node at 6 Degrees Aries. Venus at 6 Degrees Scorpio Quincunx North Node at 6 Degrees Aries. A little bit of fate, both positive and challenging, presents itself when the Sun and Venus make contact with the transiting Nodes. Relationship matters come under focus (Venus) and emotions are tense and deep (Venus in Scorpio). Think before you speak and/or act to avoid unnecessary relationship snafus.

Moon Movement During September 2024: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.

September 1: Moon enters Virgo

September 2: New Moon at 11 Degrees Virgo at 9:55 PM EST

September 4: Moon enters Libra

September 7: Moon enters Scorpio

September 9: Moon enters Sagittarius

September 11: Moon enters Capricorn

September 14: Moon enters Aquarius

September 16: Moon enters Pisces

September 17: Full Moon Lunar Partial Eclipse at 25 Degrees Pisces

September 18: Moon enters Aries

September 20: Moon enters Taurus

September 22: Moon enters Gemini

September 24: Moon enters Cancer

September 26: Moon enters Leo

September 29: Moon enters Virgo

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