Mercury turns retrograde this month on the 9th at 8 degrees of Libra and stays retrograde until Oct 2 when he turns direct at 24 degrees of Virgo. For some reason, Mercury retrograde has grabbed the attention of the public. This is probably because it gives us something more to be afraid of. We have been primed for fear the last few years by our corporate-owned media and it won’t go away soon. So go ahead and add Mercury retrograde to Covid, Omnicom, Monkey Pox, Russia, and Climate Change. Or, follow the Buddha and liberate yourself from desire and fear. I’m feeling preachy today. Sorry. Mercury retrograde is a good time to reflect. When he goes retrograde on the 9th, he will join five other planets that are retrograde. This month is all about looking back on where we have come from and what we have learned.
Mars entered Gemini last month on Aug 20 where he will stay an unprecedented seven months. This time period could push all the Geminis out there over the edge. Being a Gemini myself, I can attest to the fact that we just don’t need any more stimulation. If you are in a relationship with a Gemini Sun or Gemini rising person, just watch the smoke coming out of their ears. And then watch them relapse into exhaustion when they can’t think of anything more to chatter about.
Saturn and Uranus are moving into a square again. We had that square in February, June, and December of last year. It symbolized all of 2021. That square manifested in the conflict between wanting to feel safe (Saturn) by getting multiple vaccinations and boosters and by fear (Saturn) of the unvaxed versus wanting freedom (Uranus) by going to a restaurant or the beach. Which side were you on? Are you a Saturn or a Uranus type? Run to your local astrologer to find out. The square will be ½ a degree of exact on Oct 4 and then they move apart.
Dates to Watch:
Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following transits will have a major impact on you.
Sep 2 – Mercury opposite Jupiter at 6 degrees of Libra/Aries. Jupiter with Mercury can be loud and obnoxious at times. Be careful of your speech today, don’t knock people over the head with your outrageous ideas. If you have personal planets, (Sun Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars) or the ascendant at 4 to 8 degrees of Libra or Aries, don’t be such a loud mouth. This aspect will repeat on Sep 18 when Mercury backs up to oppose Jupiter again.
Sep 5 – Venus enters Virgo until Sep 29. During this period, you may all start to over-analyze emotions and be too critical of those you love. Did you know that people with Venus in Virgo in their natal charts remain unmarried more than any other Venus sign? Is it because they are critical or maybe because they are discriminating and won’t fall for a loser just to be married? Venus in Virgo is the earth mother. Joanna Macy, the ecologist, said that first, we have to learn to love the earth in order to save it. Venus in Virgo is the love of the earth. Virgo is a healer so during this time we could be interested in helping people with their problems be they physical or psychological. During this period, you will go out and get your hair cut, and buy new clothes to look neat and put together. “Put together” is a Virgo phrase and I really don’t know what it means.
Sep 9 – Mercury turns retrograde at 8 degrees of Libra. Find the house in your birth chart that contains Libra. This is the area of life where you could experience miscommunications and snafus. There is some good news with this Mercury retrograde. While Mercury is in Libra, he will oppose Jupiter in Aries three times-- on 9/2, at 6 degrees Libra/Aries, on 9/18 at 4 degrees Libra/Aries, and on 10/12 at 1 degree of Libra/Aries. On these dates, beneficial information will come in or a new idea will come up that can open doors to your future. Pay close attention to any news or original knowledge from books you are reading, especially if you have early degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn.
Sep 10- Full Moon at 17 Pisces. This New Moon is in a positive aspect to Uranus. Usually, a Full Moon in Pisces tends to make you sensitive and perceptive of your surroundings. Sometimes you feel insecure, and passive and tend to sit around and wait to see what happens. But, Uranus gives this Full Moon an extra ‘kick’. With Uranus involved, you don’t have the patience to sit, you want to go out and look for something zany to get involved with. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 15 to 19 degrees of Pisces, you won’t know whether you should sit and meditate or jump on an airplane.
Sep 16 – Venus Square Mars at 14 Virgo/Gemini. You could be very clumsy today in romantic matters. You can also go out and spend too much on luxury items. It’s best to stay home, especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 12 to 16 Virgo or Gemini.
Sun Opposite Neptune at 24 degrees of Virgo/Pisces. I have a strong prejudice against Neptune because he represents Dionysus the guy who twirls around and creates confusion. So on this aspect; you better stay away from business or financial decisions, especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 degrees of Virgo or Pisces.
Sep 18 – Mercury Opposite Jupiter at 4 Libra/Aries. You are talking too much and saying things you shouldn’t say. This is a repeat of the aspect on Sep 2. Try to listen instead of talk if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 2 to 6 Libra/Aries.
Sun Trine Pluto at 26 Virgo/Capricorn. You could get good material advice from a plutocrat today, someone who is in a powerful position to help you. Look for this person if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 28 degrees of Virgo or Capricorn.
Sep 22 – Sun enters Libra until Oct 23. Libra represents Aphrodite. She will be in her element during this time by creating love relationships, officiating at weddings, and helping creative artists do their best work. What could go wrong? Well, Aphrodite cheated on Vulcan, the nice guy. She likes to spread her love everywhere. So don’t get too frisky. This month you could end up having too many friends on Facebook and spend too many hours on eHarmony.
Sep 23 – Sun Conjunct Mercury at 0 degrees of Libra. Your mind will be primarily concerned with human relations. We want to refine our activities and be more sensitive about our personal appearance.
Mercury is backing up into Virgo and will turn direct on Oct 1 and head into Libra again on Oct 11. Find the area of your chart that contains Virgo, this is the area where you will have confused communications.
Sep 24 – Venus Opposite Neptune at 23 Virgo/Pisces. This is not a good aspect for lending or borrowing money. You may buy something and pay an inflated price for it. Try to choose wisely.
Sep 25 – New Moon at 2 degrees of Libra. The chart of the New Moon sets the pattern for the month ahead. In Libra, you will want to find balance and harmony. You want everyone and everything around you to be ‘nice’. This new moon is opposite Jupiter. You will want to expand your life through education or travel. This is a lovely month for those of you with personal planets or the ascendant in Libra.
Sep 26 – Venus Trine Pluto at 24 Virgo/Capricorn. When Pluto is good, he is very, very good and when he is bad, he is horrid. On this aspect he brings parties and friendships He may regenerate your love life if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 of Virgo or Capricorn.
Mercury Conjunct Venus at 25 Virgo. Your speech takes on a more pleasant tone. You may receive an important message from a friend. Go out and sweet talk everyone if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 23 to 27 Virgo.
Sun Opposite Jupiter at 3 Libra/Aries. You tend to exaggerate possibilities today. You expect too much from a relationship and like Icarus, fall to earth from disappointment. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 1 to 5 degrees of Libra or Aries, modify your expectations.
Sep 27 – Mercury trine Pluto at 27 Virgo/Capricorn. Someone cares about you a lot and they could help you out today regarding a job or a career move. Who is this person? It may be a Virgo, a Scorpio or a Capricorn. Be alert if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 25 to 29 Virgo or Capricorn.
Sep 28 – Mars Trine Saturn at 19 Gemini/Aquarius. This is a good day for a family reunion or going to see the old folks. This is also good for concentrating on a job that needs manual dexterity. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 17 to 21 Gemini or Aquarius, you can get a lot done today.
Sep 29 – Venus enters Libra until Oct 23. The goddess of love and beauty enters the sign of love and beauty. Our sense of color and form is heightened during this time. This is a good period for all of the artists out there. For the rest of you, why don’t you try to spruce up your home a little, you will notice that it looks drab and dingy.
OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:
JUPITER entered Aries on May 1, 2022 and will stay in Aries until Oct 29, 2022, when he backs into Pisces. This month he is retrograde and will travel from 8 to 3 degrees of Aries. Jupiter in Aries is about taking the lead in our life. He is the big fat happy guy who was excessive in all things. Jupiter also can expand our experiences, our knowledge, and our confidence. If you have personal planets or the ascendant between 5 to10 degrees of Aries expect expansion and blossoming in that area of your chart.
SATURN is in Aquarius until March 2023. He is retrograde and will move from 20 to 19 degrees this month. Saturn rules our material world, and especially our career. Saturn is the old traditional ruler of Aquarius. So he is happy here. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets 17 to 22 degrees of Aquarius, you may be in store for some hard lessons around the issues ruled by the planet and the house the planet is in or rules. While Saturn is in Aquarius, he will run around trying to restrict all of the social media that he will call fake news. He hates to see freedom of expression which is what Aquarius is all about.
URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026. Uranus turned retrograde on August 24 and he stays at 18 degrees of Taurus all month. This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable'. If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (16 to 20 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus is the earth. Expect earth events such as farming, food, earthquakes volcanos or major weather events during the period that Uranus is in Taurus.
NEPTUNE (creativity, sensitivity, escapism, dreams) is in Pisces until 2026. Neptune is retrograde this month and will move from 24 to 23 degrees of Pisces. A lack of focus, a sense of drifting, or an inability to see a betrayal or disappointment until it's too late can be experienced by those of you with the ascendant or Personal Planets at 21 to 26 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.
PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023. This month, Pluto is moving retrograde and will stay at 26 degrees of Capricorn all month. He is grinding away in our psyche bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological crap. You should run to your nearest therapist especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets at 24 to 28 degrees of Capricorn What needs to die in order to be reborn?
Have a great Month
Janet Kane
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