September 22-28, 2024

Eclipses and equinoxes are in effect, and we should feel grateful for the opportunities and changes they often bring with them. As we emerge out of Virgo season, we should take heart in the friends and loved ones we relate to every day. Asking ourselves how valuable each and every one of our loved ones are to us is a pretty simple exercise, but it is not one many of us take on daily. This is Libra season, so all our relations should be honored and respected for what they bring to our lives. And our inner child needs some TLC this week, so making time to love ourselves, feel proud of who we have been and are, and appreciating those who honor and respect us for who we are, is all in the weekly blender.

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Sun in Virgo trine Pluto in Capricorn

Moon in Taurus trine Pluto in Capricorn

*Sun ingresses Libra (September Equinox) at 8:44am EDT*

Venus in Libra square Pluto in Capricorn

*Venus ingresses Cancer*

As Sun reaches its final degree of Virgo, it not only trines Pluto, but it also trines Moon, creating a Grand Trine in Earth signs. This also ties into Venus’s final moments in Libra. We are facing some very important undercurrents in our relationships and the sustainability of them. What we cannot see sometimes rears its head to show us, no matter how unwilling we are to see it, and this can play out today. Trines are often considered benevolent aspects because of how releasing and flowing the energies between celestial bodies are at those angles, but this can spell trouble if what is releasing and flowing happens to be deep seated limitations, frustrations, or any darker issues that we otherwise choose to keep under the rug.

So, understanding this better can help us prepare for the likelihood of some hidden issues coming out for discussion, and these can be powerful moments that are delicate to navigate if we are not expecting them. All this in mind, we are probably going to experience something important coming to the surface to sort out between ourselves and someone we love. We may not want to go there, they may not want to go there, but the benefits of these alignments will reveal themselves in due time as incredibly helpful, redeeming, revealing, and even rebirthing. We need to understand how valuable this transformative experience might be in order to embrace the Sun’s shift into tropical Libra, which occurs merely seven hours later.

It is at this time of year where Sun rises and sets due east and west, respectively, no matter where we are on the planet. This has been symbolic of a time of balance and consideration for thousands of years. How well do we consider the perspective of other people? How adept are we at working to maintain balance and harmony between our differences? Are we willing to work with others more to help us all achieve what we desire? Love and understanding are inherently one of Libra’s most benevolent influences, but it often comes with some sacrifice and acquiescence. If we are not careful acquiescing to the whims of others, we can lose ourselves in the process, so we must be consciously aware of the value of working with other people for the purpose of making not just our lives better, but also theirs. May our harmonies intonate beautifully all around Earth!

Monday, September 23, 2024

Moon in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces

Moon conjunct Jupiter in Gemini

Moon in Gemini sextile Chiron in Aries

Today’s Gemini Moon runs through some conflicting meetings. Early in the day we may find our plans or words are put to the test, somehow challenging us to understand where we can make what is wrong more nearly right. We may feel a pushback from someone who calls us out on something we say, or we might get frustrated because whatever we had planned gets thwarted by some unforeseen agenda we have to contend with. This can smooth out, however, as the day carries on. What may have felt like a weight or wall coming down on us can end up being a blessing in disguise. A blessing that shows us a more brilliant way to approach what we were going to approach less wisely. Keep a close eye out for opportunities within the weeds. Something new is waiting to be born.

These influences can also steer us toward new information we might need to help us on our continuing journey of healing and mastery over our insecurities. Do we know more about what we would like to get better at? Can we discover something hidden within what we might have previously scoffed at or disregarded? The ripening process of achieving a satisfying plateau of serenity and tranquility is no easy voyage, so anything we can learn to help get us there sooner should certainly be considered and embraced. Hopefully we learn something invaluable to our pursuit of happiness today.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Moon in Gemini square Mercury in Virgo

Moon in Gemini square Neptune in Pisces

Mercury in Virgo trine Uranus in Taurus

Moon in Cancer trine Venus in Scorpio

Communication is sure to be a bit challenging and edgy today. We may not see eye to eye with others, we may stumble over our words, or we may say the wrong thing at the wrong time. Again, knowing these potentials can help us prepare for them more consciously and patiently. What we learn and how well we apply that to our daily lives is not always a succinct process, or even implemented at all. This issue can come to light today, which again highlights the ongoing push-pull between neglect and care. When we let things go and do not pay attention to them, they can spiral out of control and take on a life of their own, depending upon what it is. This neglect later comes glaring down upon us like a haunting memory.

What is ideal is if we take as much into consideration as possible each day, making sure to tend to our priorities and not forget more than we should. This has likely been challenging for all of us lately, considering the relatively long-standing placements of certain planets, but this just shows us how paying attention is that much more necessary right now. If we can keep our heads above water, we can take care of what is more important, and often that includes our health, hygiene, and tidiness. Keeping a tight ship helps us keep a clear mind to tend to and care for what we love and need.

With Venus now in sultry, mesmerizing Scorpio, it can find a lot more to dig up, figure out, and work out with those we love. And as it trines today’s Cancer Moon, it is sure to bring us into that realm with a penetrating intention to bring our souls and hearts closer. We meet people, feel a connection with them, get to know them... and then we get to know them much, much more in due time. This is Venus in Scorpio. How far are we willing to go is up to us, but if we maintain a healthy dose of compassion and lose our expectations, what we might find together can be so transformative and unbelievable. Hopefully we do not get too lost in the deep, dark waters of our emotions, because we are sure to be swimming in the thick of them today.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Mercury in Virgo opposite Neptune in Pisces

Moon conjunct Mars in Cancer

Moon in Cancer trine Saturn in Pisces

Do we feel like we have everything under control in our lives? Do we feel like so much in our lives is out of control? What kind of mayhem are we contending with these days? The answers to these questions can shed some light on some important issues that should not go unheeded any longer. It can be so difficult to keep everything together and running smoothly. We are all bound to put things on the back burner, brush other things aside, and tell ourselves we will get to them in due time. Unfortunately, many of those things fall off the edge of our proverbial worlds and are forsaken.

Today may play out like a reckoning. We should tend to as much as possible that has been neglected, no matter how small. From trimming our nails to fixing the garage door to calling our sister. The purpose, of course, is to help bring as much back onto the tracks as we can so we regain some semblance of control and release a good deal of stress. But we most definitely must forgive ourselves and others for struggling to keep up with the seemingly ever-intensifying rigamarole we face daily. Patience, focus, planning, and making lists are good keywords to get us through.

Tying into this general theme of paying careful attention to our priorities is the possibility of clashing with some version of the authorities today. There is a very strong likelihood for emotional reactions to flare up, scorch whoever is within reach of those flames, and hurt others in ways not intended. Whether it is us or someone else doing the scorching, the more we can be prepared for such possibilities the better we all will be. Patiently pausing before reacting to whatever might trigger our anger could save us from injuring feelings or even relationships. Let’s all agree not come down on others any more than is necessary today. Keeping our wits about us in times of emotional upheaval is a mark of emotional maturity.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Mercury in Virgo trine Pluto in Capricorn

*Mercury ingresses Libra*

Moon in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus

Moon in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces

Moon in Cancer opposite Pluto in Capricorn

Moon in Leo sextile Mercury in Libra

Hopefully we wrapped up any necessary personal refinement, organization, and cleanup work, because we are shifting into relationship season as Mercury makes its way into Libra early this morning. How we communicate, observe, and manage our relationships is now coming into play. Are we fair? Do manipulative tendencies need to be addressed? Are we bending over backwards for a partner without considering the long-term angst that could create? Right action is always ideal, of course, but most importantly we need to continue to learn how to more peaceably communicate with those we love. Honesty is essential, but if we are honest to the point of recklessness, we can hurt feelings and stir up pain much more than necessary.

Our emotional identity and inner child may be in for some subtle realignments today. How safe and secure do we feel with our resources? Can we turn some things around, make more strategic decisions, or invest in something we believe in? Maybe we are relishing some much needed form of escape, hoping to cleanse any stress that has built up lately. Surely we could all use a fun adventure or getaway from time to time. And if our sense of inner security is in need of some reinforcements, we may have to contend with facing more painful things, such as losses, limitations, or the darker side of ourselves if there is to be some renewal and regeneration. It can all be worth it, as long as we have the best intentions.

Friday, September 27, 2024

Moon in Leo square Venus in Scorpio

This very early morning square sets the tone for a day of confidence building. We may feel inclined to get out into the world for some play and fun, but an underlying current of deep emotional work lingers in our periphery. That inner work requires some gusto, however, so the Leo Moon may afford us that opportunity. Relationships can be challenging, even with friends, so remaining mindful of the kind of work necessary to maintain healthy relationships with others can help us understand what may come up out of the depths today. How sincere and deep are our connections to those we love? Are we as bold as the love we profess and feel? Is there somewhere in the dynamics of the connection that needs to be explored more? It is never too late to emotionally divulge our truths, as long as we do it kindly and compassionately.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Moon in Leo sextile Jupiter in Gemini

Moon in Leo trine Chiron in Aries

Moon in Leo square Uranus in Taurus

If we thought we were bold yesterday, today we just might discover a new level of boldness welling up from deep within. We can feel ready to talk things out, try to mend damaged fences, and work towards healing the wounds that may still be raw and susceptible to infection, if you will. Sharing our painful experiences and injustices requires tact and compassion from the listening party, and this is not always inherent in those we love, no matter how much we think they love us.

It is a wonderful day to feel proud of who we have been, who we are, and who we are evolving into. Taking a journey through the past to bookmark our suffering should not be undertaken without also bookmarking our joys and breakthroughs, because these are hallmarks of growth and maturity. Though today does not necessarily promise transformative experiences, it certainly has the potential to shine a light on things we brushed under the rug so that we can make our own decisions about how they make us feel. Perhaps we need to reassess our values and priorities more in accordance with what emerges after we see it all on the table.

Personal development is never-ending, but some weeks the process is substantially more personal. If we keep up our confidence and intentions, much can be gained by addressing our stresses, triggers, and traumas, especially if we can do so with a loving confidant. Throughout this week we can feel as though tides are ebbing into territories that have not been explored in quite some time, perhaps ever. And when we find ourselves face to face with memories that have instrumentally shaped our psyches, revelations can spark and fly all around us. Hopefully we all find some loving pride and joy in who we have become after all these years. It is never ever too late to restore peace in our hearts.