Mythic Zodiac

September 2024 Forecast

 

We need to love the children more than we hate each other….. RFK Jr

 

Last month, I predicted a surprise at the Democratic convention that would disrupt or alter the plans being made. I initially thought this surprise would occur during the convention itself, but instead, it happened outside of it when RFK Jr. announced he was supporting the Republican ticket. Given that his announcement was made during the period of the intense Full Moon on Aug 19 that impacted the birth charts of some of the major players at the Democratic convention, I believe his entering the race at that time will have significant implications for the democratic party.

I evaluate political candidates in two ways to determine if they are genuinely committed to the issues they put forward. First, I examine their birth chart to see if they genuinely care about these issues or if they are telling us what they need to say to get elected. Second, I consider their past achievements related to these issues.  In RFK Jr.’s case, his birth chart reveals a stellium (four planets plus the North Node, symbolizing his destiny) in Capricorn. Capricorn is the sign of duty, responsibility, principles, and standards. The stellium is in the 6th House of Health and Service. He also has an emotional drive to protect children represented by the Moon in Cancer. RFK Jr runs a nonprofit called Children’s Health Defense, which is dedicated to eliminating toxic exposures for children. His past achievements include winning millions of dollars in lawsuits against chemical companies, such as Monsanto, which produces Roundup and glyphosate.

One particularly fascinating aspect of his chart is that his Sun is at 27 degrees of Capricorn, which aligns precisely with Pluto in the U.S. natal chart. There is only one day each year when a person’s Sun can be in conjunction with the U.S. Pluto, and that day happens to be RFK Jr.'s birthday. Pluto is the planet of fate, thus he is destined to play a significant role in the destiny of the U.S.  

This alignment suggests that his Sun sheds light on the shadow side of our country. For instance, we have government regulatory agencies now staffed by the very corporations that they were created to regulate. Our country has been experiencing a Pluto return for the past five years, marking the first time transiting Pluto has conjuncted our natal Pluto since the nation’s founding. Pluto's transit through Capricorn takes 248 years, so it won’t return to this position until 2254. This period is a significant transformational time for the U.S., as Capricorn represents the government, established institutions, financial systems, and the structures that underpin the country and the world. Transiting Pluto’s influence seeks to reveal, destroy, and rebuild these processes. Anyone with their natal Sun at 27 degrees Capricorn, like RFK Jr., is uniquely positioned to play a significant role in this evolution.

Dates to Watch:

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 significant impact on you.

Sep 1 – Uranus stations and turns retrograde at 27 Taurus. This is a time to revisit and reflect on changes you have made related to your finances, possessions, and values.   This is important for those born between the 17^th and 21^st of May.

Pluto retrograde goes back into Capricorn until Nov 19, 2024, when he will return to Aquarius for 20 years.  Pluto entered Capricorn in 2008 with two brief entries into Aquarius from March 23 to June 11, 2023, and from Jan 24 to Sep 24. Pluto is the god of what is hidden: riches, wealth, and power. Pluto in Capricorns is a time when Pluto transforms our societal structures, governments, and institutions.  This has happened since 2008, when Pluto entered Capricorn precisely on the precise day of the financial crisis.

Sep 2 – New Moon at 11 Virgo. This new Moon is opposite Saturn.  Saturn structures a new, fresh beginning. You may feel motivated to start a new project, especially around self-improvement, daily routines, health, and service to others.  Saturn will help here, lending you the discipline that you will need to make these changes and to help you build healthy practices that are solid and enduring.

Sep 3 - Mars Square Neptune at 29 degrees of Gemini/Pisces. Be careful when giving information to the wrong person. It could come back to bite you. Put your energy into fighting for some worthy cause.

Sep 4 – Mars enters Cancer and lasts until Nov 3. Your actions may be based on emotions and instinct rather than logic.  You feel you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.  You may not wish to confront people or issues, which can lead to passive-aggressive behavior. There could be inner tension as Mars’ desire for action doesn’t always align with Cancer’s need for security and comfort. This can result in moodiness, frustration, or difficulty expressing anger directly. The challenge is to channel this energy constructively through creative or domestic projects or by focusing on protecting and nurturing those you care about.

Sep 7 – Mercury Square Uranus at 28 degrees of Leo/Taurus.  You may hear some news today that you don’t like. Keep calm and don’t worry about it.  People around you notice that you have a different way of thinking and communicating. Even though you have a brilliant mind, you are a bit eccentric.  Go with it.  Otherwise, life is just too boring for all of us.

Sep 8 – Sun Opposite Saturn at 16 degrees of Virgo/’Pisces. You may need to work hard today. You may look for ways out of it, but there aren’t. Just accept your obligations and duties.  The work you do now may prove of value later.

Sep 9 – Mercury enters Virgo and stays until Sep 26.  When Mercury enters Virgo, it moves into one of the signs it rules, which enhances its natural qualities of communication, analysis, and mental clarity. This transit strongly focuses on detail, precision, efficiency, and practicality in thinking and communication.  Health and wellness may be a theme during this time.  This is an excellent time to get organized.

Sep 12 – Sun Square Jupiter at 20 degrees of Virgo/Gemini. You could run into problems in your home or business. Practice some self-control in your response to these problems.   You may have some lucky breaks and popularity, but that can lead to an inflated ego and other excesses in life.

Sep 15 – Venus Trine Jupiter at 20 degrees of Libra/Gemini.  What’s not to like? Both Venus and Jupiter are benefic planets.  You may receive a gift or favor from someone today. You are at ease in showing love and affection but don’t forget to show these qualities to yourself.

Sep 17 – Full Moon – Lunar Eclipse at 25 Pisces.  This Full Moon is square Jupiter, sextile Uranus, conjunct Neptune, and sextile Pluto.   This is a complicated Lunar Eclipse,  but it is not all bad. The Lunar Eclipse blends the themes of emotional intensity, expansion, optimism, dreams, illusions, and spirituality.  There is just a hint of Saturn to keep you grounded.  Full Moons indicate endings, and Uranus will help you to let go and release something that no longer serves you.  We have a Solar Eclipse on Oct 2 at 10 degrees of Libra.  I will write about both eclipses in a separate report this month.

Sep 18 – Mercury Opposite Saturn at 15 degrees of Virgo/Pisces. This is a good time to postpone any trips unless it is a trip for business.  Be careful what you say or put into writing.  You feel a little mean and sarcastic now.

Sep 19 – Sun Trine Uranus at 27 degrees of Virgo/Taurus.  This is a good day for fun and entertainment.  You could have unexpected guests today, and you will welcome them.  It will be easy today for you to express your uniqueness in a flowing and harmonious way that does not upset others.

Sep 20 – Sun Opposite Neptune at 28 degrees of Virgo/Pisces. Avoid impractical financial decisions today. Postpone commitments of any kind, especially in romance. Go to the movies.

Sep 21 – Mercury square Jupiter at 20 degrees of Virgo/Gemini.  Be careful not to overspend and waste your energy on unreliable people.  You could suffer from indecision and procrastination.

Sep 22 – Sun enters Libra/Fall Equinox until Oct 22.  This is a time of balance, as day and night are of equal length, and the Sun's entry into Libra highlights themes of harmony, relationships, and fairness. This is a necessary time to strengthen your bonds with the key people in your life.  Because Venus rules Libra, this sign is associated with beauty, art, and aesthetics.  You could have a heightened appreciation for the arts and all things beautiful.  This is an excellent time for all creative endeavors. Libra is the most sociable sign, so get out and circulate it this month.

        Venus enters Scorpio and stays until Oct 17. The planet of love, beauty, and relationships is profoundly diving into the underworld of passion.  This can bring emotional intensity, and hidden aspects of your relationships may be revealed.  Superficial relationships will not satisfy you now because you desire meaningful, passionate, and life-changing relationships.  There could be a strong focus on attraction, desire, control, jealousy, or possessiveness.  However, Pluto also offers healing around these issues once you dive deep into them with awareness and care.

          Sun Trine Pluto at 29 degrees of Virgo/Capricorn. You may receive some good advice today. You could collaborate with someone who is powerful and has deep knowledge about subjects you are curious about.

          Venus squares Pluto at 29 degrees of Libra/Capricorn. This could put you in an embarrassing situation with loved ones, and trouble could come because you are too harsh in your judgment.

Sep 24 – Mercury Trine Uranus at 27 degrees of Virgo/Taurus. You feel vivacious and are excited about the future.  You may want to travel, write, and start a new creative project today.

Sep 25 – Mercury Opposite Neptune at 28 Virgo/Pisces.  You may find some information that was hidden.  Some of the information is a scandal that will surprise you.

Sep 26 – Mercury enters Libra and stays until Oct 14.  The planet of communication and thought enters Libra's harmonious, diplomatic, and relationship-oriented energy. This transit encourages balanced, fair-minded communication and emphasizes social interactions, partnerships, and the pursuit of harmony. Libra is connected to beauty and aesthetics and can influence how you express yourself creatively during this time. Smooth over any misunderstandings and engage with others to foster peace and understanding.

          Mercury Trine Pluto at 29 degrees of Virgo/Capricorn.  Someone you admire can help you today, especially when it comes to joining an organization.  You may decide you want just true friends who appreciate your depth of thinking.  This is an excellent day to do some research.

Sep 30 – Mars Trine Saturn at 14 degrees of Caner/Pisces. This is an excellent time to work with the younger and older generations and bring them together.  You are optimistic about money.  You could do a first-class job on any assignment that you receive.

          Sun Conjunct Mercury at 7 degrees of Virgo. This could come out as desiring a trip or focusing your mind on doing detailed work.  It’s a good day to work to fulfill your ambitions. Business matters are favorable.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR AUGUST 2024:

JUPITER will move from 19 to 21 degrees of Gemini.  Jupiter is the big, fat, happy guy who is expansive in everything. In Gemini, he wants to speak, learn, teach, and write. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Gemini.  For the next year, Jupiter will bring good luck and opportunities in the areas ruled by your natal Gemini house.

SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025.  Saturn is retrograde all month and will move from 16 to 14 degrees of Pisces.  Saturn rules your material world and especially your career.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 12 to 18 degrees of Pisces or Virgo, you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces and or Virgo.  Pisces is a creative dreamer. While in Pisces, Saturn, he will try solidifying your dreams and fantasies. On the world stage, Saturn in Pisces can result in our institutions dissolving and the old systems breaking down.

URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026.  This month it turns retrograde on the 1st and will move from 27 to 25 degrees of Taurus. This is the time to break loose and radically change your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable.’  If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets (23 to 29 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio), go on an extended vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been.  Or make some significant changes in your life. Taurus represents the earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other significant weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus. 

NEPTUNE is in Pisces until 2026.  Neptune is retrograde all month and will move from 29 to 28 degrees of Pisces.  If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 27 degrees of Pisces or Virgo to 2 degrees of Aries, you may lack focus during this time and want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, a disappointment, and a sense of drifting. Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.

PLUTO has backed up into Capricorn on Sep 1^st  this month.  He is moving retrograde and will stay at 29 degrees of Capricorn for a month.  Pluto grinds away at your psyche, bringing up all sorts of complex psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 27 degrees of Capricorn to 2 degrees of Aquarius.  Pluto asks what needs to die to be reborn.

Watch the news like a hawk this month,

 

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

The Birth Chart of Kamala Harris

Kamala was born on Oct 20, 1964, at 9:28 PM in Oakland, CA

THE BIG THREE

I’m often asked by students of astrology where to start when interpreting a birth chart. It is all so confusing. I tell them to look at the Sun Sign, The Moon Sign, and the Ascendant sign. These big three give you 85 percent of the total personality. 

Kamala has the Sun in Libra, the Moon in Aries, and a Gemini Ascendant.  Using a few keywords in astrology, we could say she is a cop and a judge with a clever mind.  She was born on a Full Moon-- the same as Trump. Full Moon people shine it is like they have mirrors pasted all over them. That makes it easy for us to project onto them.  We love or hate them as we are not neutral about Full Moon people.  It also means that the Sun-- what the person wants out of life--opposes the Moon, which is what the person needs to feel safe.  It’s a saying in astrology: Live the Sun and satisfy the Moon. 

For example, I remember my first astrology teacher in Boston.  I was a young, silly, spacey Gemini Sun, and I told her about all of the Gemini stuff I planned to do: write, travel, lecture, learn everything, read every book I could get my hands on, and study different subjects. She looked at my Taurus Moon and said, you will not do anything until you have money in the bank.  I left her office thinking what a crass, materialistic person she was. I didn’t care about money. Well, I ended up spending 30 years in a business career before I could retire with a pension and money in the bank, I finally let Hermes lead me to do all the Gemini stuff.   Don’t underestimate your pushy moon to satisfy itself.  I know a lot of clients who look back and wonder why they spent 20 or 30 years in a problematic marriage, a stressful vocation, or denied their own needs for their children.  I’ll tell you why: look at your moon sign.

Kamala has her Moon in Aries.  Aries is the sign of the warrior.  She thrives on conflict and battles. She has an emotional need to lead and take the initiative.  She wants to put herself first.  She sees her task in life to be about attack, struggle, and assertion.  Her guiding principle is ‘I want’. Typical occupations involve the military, police, or sports. One of the archetypes for Aries is Athena. She was born from her father’s head, fully armed with a helmet and a sword, ready to battle.  Think Wonder Woman. Also, Aries has natural leadership abilities.  Read about Jason and the Argonauts here. The warrior spirit needs to be satisfied, but it is opposed to what needs to be lived in Libra.  Aries wants war, and Libra wants peace.  Libra wants to be married, and Aries wants to be independent. It is not easy for a Full Moon person to Live the Sun and Satisfy the Moon because the Sun and Moon signs are opposite energies. Aries and Libra are Cardinal signs-- tough, opinionated, and vital. 

Kamala’s Sun is in Libra. Her task in life is to bring beauty and harmony into the world.  Her guiding principle is balance. Libra is personified by the figure of Aphrodite, who was born from a conflict between Saturn (stability, fixed, stubborn) and (Uranus, instability, changeable.). She was created to heal that split.  Typical Libra occupations are fashion, the arts, representatives, judges, diplomats, mediators, and the entire legal field.

Libra is about fairness.  My Libra clients are always complaining about life not being fair. I answer by saying, Who told you that life is fair?  But I can never shake their innate belief in justice.  And let’s not forget about Aphrodite as an archetype of Libra.  She is very sexy and beautiful and started the Troy war. That is the other side of Libra, which rules generals.  The story of Paris is another myth for Libra. You can read it on my blog here.

Kamala’s Ascendant is in Gemini.  Gemini gets along with both Aries and Libra. She will be whatever they want her to be and play any role.  She can communicate with various people and operate on any level of society. She’s a thinker and a trickster. The butterfly represents Gemini as she is lively, carefree, and curious.  Typical occupations are journalist, teacher, author, and publisher.   Read more about Gemini in the myth of Hermes here.  

Libra and Gemini are compatible air signs--they can work together to form alliances and treaties.  Aries is the outsider here.  He is a gutter fighter and will have his dukes up, ready to punch your lights out.  But Aries can fight for the peacemaking deals that Gemini and Libra devise.

Usually, the planet Mercury in the natal chart is in the same sign as the Sun Sign because they are close together in the sky.  But with Kamala, the Mercury, her mind, and how she processes information, thinks, and speaks, it is in Scorpio.  Scorpio represents the depths, the taboo subjects in the world, the nasty stuff.  Libra hates dealing with this, but Kamala is fated to deal with criminals, cabals, and the destructive elements of the human psyche. Mercury in Scorpio loves to dig up dirt on someone or something.

Before I go any further, I want to put in my usual disclaimer. I don’t believe we can interpret or should interpret a chart without the person in front of us.  To quote Robert Hand, an astrologer,  “We don’t know how much consciousness has been pumped into the chart.”  But as usual, I am not following his or my advice.

Aspects in Kamala’s birth chart. 

I will use key phrases for the aspects that are general and not necessarily how Kamala will express them.

James Hillman said our psyche is like a boarding house full of different characters. These characters are archetypes represented by the gods represented by the planets. We can find out who these characters are by looking at our natal aspects.  If you don’t honor all the gods in your chart or make the unconscious conscious, the gods will take revenge and manifest negatively.  For instance, if Aries is not honored by being assertive, working out in the gym with a punching bag, or taking the initiative, he will go to war.  With Libra, if she doesn’t focus on her ability to bring harmony to others and use her elegant style to express her thoughts, she could become indecisive, fickle, and superficial. She spreads herself too thin, trying to please everyone.  With Gemini, if not honored by being a writer or a speaker, will talk too much and say the wrong thing to the wrong person at the wrong time.

NATAL ASPECTS

Jupiter Square Mars.  Jupiter is a jolly, fat, happy guy-- think Santa Claus. He brings gifts and blessings.  Mars is the warrior, and with Jupiter expanding his energy, he can become hotheaded.  Kamala’s Mars is in Leo, which is a good placement for leadership.  It designates queenly power, and Jupiter is the King. Together, they represent a head of state.  Jupiter square Mars fights for his beliefs and has strong religious or political convictions.  This equates to excessive enthusiasm and courage. Jupiter/Mars wants to assert himself, grow, explore, and inspire others.  He can get carried away and over-promote his ideas, putting him into hot water.  They can overextend themselves.  Jupiter/Mars can work on large global projects.

Saturn Opposite Mars.  Saturn is a dour, melancholy guy, full of regrets and remorse. He squashes down Mars because he wants Mars to keep still and be quiet. Saturn/Mars can get into situations where strength, endurance, and stamina will be tested.  This signifies the ability to use assertion with control. The impulses are disciplined.  There could be fights to gain authority. Also, because Saturn represses Mars, there could be great rage, and depression can come from unexpressed anger. This aspect could be seen as a fear of not winning.  Someone with this aspect is very ambitious and can keep going after others have given up.

Uranus Conjunct Venus

Uranus is a loose cannon.  He is eccentric and a nonconformist. He stands aloof and won’t bend or cooperate.  But he is brilliant and innovative, always looking for the new thing.  With Venus, there is a tremendous need for space and freedom in relationships.  There is a fear that marriage is too binding.  There could be battles around personal space.  With Uranus prominent in the chart, being different and honest is more important than being well-liked. But Libra in Kamala’s chart shows the need to be well-liked.  Each natal aspect needs to be integrated with the rest of the chart.  Uranus types can be self-centered and willful. They could rebel by choosing unconventional partners and may fall in and out of love quickly.

Neptune Square Mars

In this aspect, Mars is fighting for the underdog, and there is an urge to act on dreams. Mars can embody the dreams and fantasies of others. The strengths in this aspect are sensitivity, compassion, and imagination. The sense of direction can be confused, and Mars could feel incapable of self-defense. Neptune can be a victim of unexpressed anger. They can be susceptible to drinking or drugs. They are seductive and easily seduced.

Pluto conjunct Venus

A Pluto Venus person could be emotionally insatiable and require much attention. They find it hard to let go of a relationship. There could be an Inner compulsion to conquer others' affection. There can be intense feelings of jealousy and possessiveness. Relationships can be tortuous, messy, and painful sometimes from unrequited love and they can suffer from sexual scandals. They can be attracted to money and power.   But the positive side of this aspect is that they can also be charming and know how to please.  They are excellent diplomats.

Notice that Kamala has three aspects to her Mars, and Mars rules Aries, her Moon sign). Mars is a major player in her chart.  Mars rules the will and the desire to conquer. It’s about stamina, perseverance, energy, straightforwardness, determination, and readiness for conflict.  It’s the masculine principle--the leader, the ego, and aggression.

Kamala also has two aspects to Venus, the feminine principle. Her significant natal aspects include Mars and Venus—war versus peace. Mars and Venus are both relationship planets—Eros and Aphrodite. I would see aspects like this in the chart of a marriage counselor, a dating coach, or a fighter for women’s rights.

THE ELECTION

Here is another disclaimer.  I am apolitical and belong to no party.  I look for character and integrity in a leader.  The last politician I liked was Adlai Stevenson (I think I just gave away my age). I didn’t know and didn’t care what party he belonged to.  Also, I don’t believe professional astrologers should have political biases; it affects their ability to read charts impartially. I remember that, back in 2016, a panel of 12 astrologers was tasked to decide who would win the election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. What were the results? All 12 voted for Hillary. I rest my case. This was an excellent example of confirmation bias. I thought it obvious that Trump would win based on an interpretation of this birth chart. That is why, during election season, I only read political astrologers from Canada, the UK, or other foreign countries because the US astrologers are contaminated by their beliefs. A year ago, I pulled the plug on my TV, the main brainwashing machine, because 99 percent of the mainstream media supports one political party, and they keep repeating the same mantras.  So I have no skin in the game and no dog in this fight.

I haven’t worked on the presidential candidate charts yet because it wasn’t clear to me that either Biden or Trump or both would be in the race -- I don’t work unless I have to. So far, I was correct since Biden has decided not to run. Also, I put off working on the charts because of the unprecedented pivotal events that could happen on August 19-- the day of the opening of the Democratic convention (See my blog for August here.)  That is the day of the Full Moon at 27 degrees of Leo/Aquarius, right on the US moon at 27 degrees of Aquarius. We haven’t had a Full Moon in Leo/Aquarius on the US moon since August 1945. What does that mean? How does that relate to now?  I leave it to the historians.

Also, Election Day has conflicted, unusual, and complex aspects. The election could be delayed, or the results could be contested. Because of the above issues, I have no idea who will win this election.  I think it is way too early to call.

That is all I have for now.

Stay safe and sane,

Janet Kane

www.mythiczodiac.com