Two important planets will turn direct this month; Mercury on September 15 and Venus on September 3rd. Mercury turned retrograde on August 23, and during that time you may have had some miscommunication such as emails getting lost or going to the wrong person. After Mercury turns direct, try to make peace with those you have offended with your delayed responses. Venus has been retrograde in Leo since July 23rd. This was a time to look into relationships and women’s issues. Venus as Aphrodite rules feminine beauty; specifically, beauticians, cosmetics, gowns, and all sexy feminine clothing. In Leo, our desire for beauty could be very superficial. But with Venus retrograde, you are asked to look deeply into what you value. The movie Barbie was released during the time Venus was turning retrograde. Some of us sense an astrologer behind the scenes in the production of that movie. Astrologers are in hiding everywhere.
At the beginning of the month, Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, and Saturn are also retrograde and Jupiter is about to go retrograde in a couple of days. The pace will be slow this month. It’s a time to look inward and to the past. This is a good month to evaluate where you are and the decisions you have made in the last 6 months. This is not a good month for growth and expansion. You can move forward this month but at a slow and steady pace.
The only planet not doing the back-and-forth dance is Mars. He is moving straight ahead, but he is in Libra so he is not very dynamic or forceful. He isn’t in his full strength in Libra. So until Oct 12, he may just go around apologizing for being too passive.
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Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below. If so, the transit will have a major impact on you.
Sep 3 – Venus turns direct at 12 Leo. You may experience more creativity, energy, and focus. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains the sign of Leo. In this area of your life, you will become much more creative and friendly. You learned new ways to relate to yourself and others during the retrograde. Now you can take what you have learned and put it into practice. See the Meaning of Houses here.
Sep 4 – Jupiter turns retrograde at 15 Taurus. Whenever a planet changes direction, its influence is magnified for the few days before and after. Jupiter rules our beliefs, our hopes, and our optimism. Those traits don’t go away with the retrograde; we just take time to look into our belief systems. Are your beliefs grounded in reality? Do you think everything will work out against all odds? Try not to believe what you think. Jupiter rules Sagittarius, so I hope this advice doesn’t hit the Sagittarians out there too hard. Jupiter moving retrograde will set up a square to Venus which is exact on Sept 17, but because of Jupiter’s retrograde movement and Venus slowly moving direct, we will experience this energy all month.
Mercury Trine Jupiter at 15 Virgo/Taurus. This is favorable for finding the right work, intellectual pastimes, and financial good fortune.
Sep 6 – Sun Conjunct Mercury at 14 Virgo. The Sun lights up the Mercury which is all about your mental processes. So this is a good day to read, teach, or write. Also, Mercury has feathers on his ankles so he is restless and likes to think about taking a trip.
Sep 8 – Sun Trine Jupiter at 15 Virgo/Taurus. I love earth signs. Some may find them boring, but I think they are restful and help you feel safe. This aspect can bring financial security and educational opportunities.
Sep 14 – New Moon at 21 Virgo. This New Moon forms a grand trine with the Moon/Sun, Mercury, and Jupiter. This can produce a lively exchange of thoughts. You feel very kindhearted today and want to show your love to everyone around you. This is one of the best New Moons of the year.
Sep 15 – Mercury turns direct at 8 degrees of Virgo. Your plans get back on track. Something in your life will start to move forward, even those things that seemed stuck or beyond help.
Sun Tine Uranus a 22 Virgo/Taurus. This is about having fun and being entertained. There may be a sudden invitation to a party or a spontaneous trip to somewhere unusual.
Sep 17 – Venus Square Jupiter at 15 Leo/Jupiter. This is the aspect that lasts all month. Both of these planets can be self-indulgent and excessive. Think sweet tooth or a maxed-out credit card. If you run into any problems in a relationship, wait until the end of the month to try to fix it.
Sep 19 – Sun Opposite Neptune at 26 Virgo/Pisces. You are confused and quite daffy today. Don’t make any important financial decisions. If you meet a new possible love interest - RUN
Sep 21 – Sun Trine Pluto at 27 Virgo/Pluto. We have some really good trines this month, plus a grand trine in Earth signs. Here is another positive trine. You could get advice from someone that leads to an accumulation of wealth. Or you could form a partnership with someone you can trust.
Sep 23 – Sun Enters Libra until Oct 23. This marks the Autumn Equinox when the Day is equal to the Night. This is a very fitting description of Libra energy. During Libra you want everything to be in equal proportion to everything else.
Sep 25 – Mercury Trine Jupiter at 14 degrees of Virgo/Taurus. This is more positive solid earth energy. This is a good day to indulge in interesting work that pays well. You can enjoy intellectual pastimes and you can gain financially today.
Sep 29 – Full Moon at 6 Aries/Libra. This Full Moon highlights doing your own thing as opposed to working with others to attain harmony. You may be torn between these two extremes.
Venus Square Uranus at 22 Leo/Taurus. Try not to give advice today. I know you think you know what is best for everyone around you, but no one wants to hear it.
Sep 30 – Mercury Trine Uranus at 22 Virgo/Taurus. I like this aspect. It helps you think outside the box today and come up with some innovative ways to do your work.
OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:
JUPITER this month turns retrograde on September 4 and moves from 15 to 14 degrees of Taurus. He will stay in Taurus until May 26, 2024. Jupiter is the big fat happy guy who is expansive in all things. In Taurus, he wants to buy property, build up his bank account, and invest in growth stocks. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Taurus. This coming year can bring good luck and opportunities in the areas ruled by your natal Taurus house.
SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. This month he is moving retrograde from 3 to 1 degree of Pisces and will stay retrograde until Nov 4, when he will turn direct at 0 degrees of Pisces. Saturn rules your material world and especially your career. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 0 to 5 degrees of Pisces, you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces. Pisces is a creative dreamer. With Saturn here, he will try to solidify your dreams and fantasies.
URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month he is moving retrograde and will move from 23 to 22 degrees of Taurus. 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, (24 to 25 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 represents the Earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus.
NEPTUNE is in Pisces until 2026. This month he is moving retrograde from 26 to 25 degrees of Pisces. If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 24 to 27 degrees of Pisces, you may lack focus during this time and just want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, or a disappointment and a sense of drifting. For the rest of us, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for really inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.
PLUTO is in Capricorn until Nov 2024. This month Pluto is retrograde and moves from 28 to 27 degrees of Capricorn all month. He moves back into Aquarius in Nov 2024. Pluto grinds away at our psyche bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 25 to 29 degrees of Capricorn. Pluto asks what needs to die in order to be reborn.
Enjoy this month.
Janet Kane