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September 2020 ~ Mega-Earth Trine Kisses and Official Mars Retro …

 

The strong showing of Virgo energies this month offer us an opportunity to clean up factors in our daily environment that could be affecting us even more than the stars! Think about how obviously the planets affect us even though they are so far away. Then think about the state of your daily affairs, and how much CLOSER they are to you compared to the stars. This perspective can give you some insight into how important it is to tend to clutter, inefficiencies in your daily systems (or lack thereof) that are at the center of your experience, and this month offers impetus and focus to tend to these matters in ways that can be truly transformation. These are shorter-term influences but this theme carries into the long-term as we have 4 out of 5 outer planets making long transits through Earth signs, which bring the focus to the mundane and material realms.

 

As the Sun and Mercury move through efficient and clutter-clearing Virgo they kiss Jupiter, Pluto, and Saturn (in that order) with the most harmonious angle in all of astrology, the trine. There are six of these aspects scattered throughout the month and these are shining gems that increase the chance for sweet outcomes from prior mischief creating by the karmic outer titans (Jup, Cap, and Pluto) and anything worked hard for and planned well for can show up in very notable ways this month. Ambitions may be decreased from Mars going retrograde but these trines tell a story of things you get to enjoy now without having to do the work them at this time and anything that flows well for you to do now can breath life into your long-term goals and security. Although we are not out of the woods of the intense outer planet pairings these aspects and some other are notable sweet spots amidst other planetary static. These Earthy connections can also help to give concentration and follow-through even as Mars retro brings some laziness and distraction.

 

 

Mars in retrograde can bring amazing things planned and worked for into super-easy fruition. The thing to be careful of is trying to force things into manifestation when it is not flowing. Your discernment process gets a boost now as the Universe educates on when to stop pushing. The education mechanism tends to be themes of frustration and anger. When you notice these coming up, stop, drop, and tune in. The positive pairings all in Earth signs combined with Mars retro can bring “comfortable productivity”, as long as you carefully follow the flow and stop immediately when red lights come.

 

This month has many factors that could allow for comfortable coasting, like riding a month-long wave back to shore.

 

I absolutely LOVE vacations and stay-cations  (and play-cations) in this transit! In situations where you still have to work and can’t take time off, the attitude of vacation can be applied with great success. So for example, lets say you would like to go take a tropical vacation but you can’t because of work or other obligations (or Covid-related blocks to travel). Planning a tropical-themed evening or weekend where you commit to unplugging from phones and work for a while let the restorative action of Mars retro do its thing. Also just avoiding taking on extra projects can add to the relaxation vibe. See later in this write-up a list of other things to know about Mars retro.

 

Jupiter blessings of optimism and expansion return as it moves direct (Sept. 13) and areas of life that stalled out in May could see an exuberant return of flow.

 

Amidst this sweetness, still have double the challenging aspects compared to the nice ones, theme begun in August that carries through September. When there is a succession of aspects that have angles that are associated with stress dominate the smooth and easy ones, I see it as the stars inviting us to see things a different way.  The way that I, an eternal optimist, suggest that you frame this is to see the stars as inviting you to change your viewpoint. The harsh angles can bring nuisances that offer lessons in your perspective. Changing your viewpoint may not take away some negative effects of occurrences but they can definitely bring more peace and future protection.

 

This idea brought up now of noticing when your belief or viewpoint may be out-of-date is going to be a them of years to come as Jupiter and Saturn move into Aquarius starting in December. This will continue the process started at the end of 2019 by Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto uniting in late Capricorn degrees of the careful analysis of old systems, archaic ways of seeing and doing things being perused through for what still has value, as new and innovative views start to replace the old. You will see this pattern on the global level down to the very daily personal level.

 

September is a still point of integration between the busy, dramatic, and emotional eclipse hot spots, and it is also a moment to breath before October through December when Jupiter and Saturn, now direct, make their way back into the dramatic exact mathematical connections that instigated the massive change early this year.

 

In September we also have 6 Inconjunct/Quincunx aspects this month that continue the theme of awkwardness and “finding your footing” and getting situated in “the new normal” that became very strong in August. This 150° angle often brings discomfort and doubt, bringing disillusionment. Doubt is a powerful gift offered by the Universe that helps us to see clearly places in our being that are not strong and need shoring up. Allowing the doubt to wash over you while not making major decisions on what it may mean. Give yourself a few days to feel what comes up and ask yourself, “Is it even true”. This beautiful and powerful question offered to us by Byron Katie in “The Work” can help you to cast doubt on your doubt, reversing it back into growing certainty.

 

It is also important to note that awkwardness and chaos in the stars can represent that embodiment in a person that comes into your life or whose way affects you more at this time. We all know those people whose energy are like the Warner Bros. character, “Taz”, the Tasmanian Devil, who wreaks confusion and chaos wherever they go. This archetypal energy can be seen in others or felt in ourselves when we it is time to clean up our energy field and personal dynamics and a dominance of the 150° angle can bring this topic front and center.

 

Although the water festival that dominated June, July and August dissolves away by September, we do start out the month with an emotional Full Moon in Pisces. There is one challenging aspect influencing the situation but there is a predominance of sweet aspects at that time, bringing promise of happy resolutions of anything that comes up and making joyful tears more likely over or after sad ones.

 

To help you understand and work with Mars retro energies as they deepen, here is an excerpt from my blog, Your Guide to Mercury Retrograde (and you can see the full blog here). Note that the themes below will start to influence but since the actual retrograde doesn’t occur until September 9, there may be a bit more room for important actions that may otherwise not be as well-indicated as the energies get stronger:

 

~ Mars retro a great time to ASSESS what you want but not take ACTION on getting it. Reassessing goals, business plan, life plan, relationship goals are great areas of focus. Again, it is important to do the assessment but not take action on the discoveries. (Remember that in August you may be able to push some things through still but feel into these choices carefully if their success requires continued drive and momentum).

 

~ Review your goals and relax. Plan to busy in the times before the retrograde and put extra money aside so that if business/income slows down you are covered.

 

~ Go deeper into inner work, therapy, etc. Do martial arts, meditation, etc. Deal with anger issues. Practice Ho'oponopono - the karma melting Hawaiian prayer.

 

~ Exercise more. Get a punching bag and use it. Frustrations will likely run high... Mars rules Aries, a very active fire sign. Physical action, just for the sake of itself is favored over taking actions trying to "get somewhere" or accomplish something, just be more proactive against physical injury.

 

~ Aries rules the head. Protect your head and investigate anything head/brain related that seems to be coming up. Mars also co-rules Scorpio, which rules deep investigation, so anything involving research, studying, resolving mysteries or enigmas, studying esoteric or psychological topics will be greatly supported.

 

~ Scorpio rules genitals, reproductive organs, and the bladder. Any issues unresolved in these areas may benefit from focusing on now.

 

~ Listen to your body! There is a great book called Feelings Buried Alive Never Die. The Scorpio aspect of this transit relates to deeply buried issues bubbling out to be dealt with and the pattern of anger expressed or held in, is likely to come up in some way now.

 

~ Expect a slow down on every level and melt into the great things that can bring.

 

~ Avoid elective surgeries and be wary of anything involving metal.

 

Here is my youtube video on Mars Retrograde.

 

Here is my blog on Mars Retrograde.

 

 

Sweet boosts are more likely on or around these days: 1, 3, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, and 28.

 

Drama or stress are more likely in the days around: 1, 2, 4, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, and 29.

 

 

Check out more September 2020 highlights:

 

** Note: Often the effects of planetary transits are felt before or after the actual day the transit occurs. Also note that dates may shift a day or so depending on your time zone.  Also note that general transits can effect people differently depending on many factors, including transits to the individuals personal charts.

 

 

September 1 — Mercury in Virgo Trine Pluto in Capricorn   — This aspect often brings news or conversations of profound importance. The odds are increased now of finding sympathetic ears of those who may share helpful resources.

 

September 1-2 — Full Moon at 10° of Pisces  — Expect high emotion as is typical with a Full Moon, especially one in a water sign. The emotion can be sad or happy but since we also have several sweet aspects in the days of an after the Full Moon, there is an increased chance of chance of happy tears. Fullness, drama, completion, or fruition in the areas of Pisces are likely. These include fears, addictions, ancestral patterning and other psychological topics, and spiritual dilemmas or breakthroughs. To maximize the power of this transit, check out my blog, Powerful Full Moon in Pisces Reveal & Release Ceremony.

 

September 2 —  Venus in Cancer Opposing Saturn in Capricorn — This transit generally brings pressure to money or love. Feelings and “reality” blend in a stressful way.

 

September 2 —  Sun in Virgo Trine Uranus in Taurus — Inventive efforts flow in productive ways now. Surprise support and manifestation is common with this transit.

 

September 3 — Mercury in Virgo Trine Saturn in Capricorn   — Good news about much needed help tends to come in with this transit. It is great for concentration and pulling through difficult efforts.

 

September 4 —  Venus in Cancer Square Mars in Aries — A mini-clash between heart and force could occur now. Aspects like this between inner planets (the ones closer to us) are usually shorter-lived and easier to get through than those involving outer planets.

 

September 9 —  Sun in Virgo Trine Jupiter in Capricorn — Recognition for work well done is more likely now.

 

September 9 —  Mars Retrograde — Mars will be retrograde from September 9 - November 14 with the pre-shadow transit starting July 26 and post shadow going until first week in January 2021. Mars retro themes that started in July or August will deepen now. See the themes to look out for in the earlier part of this write-up.

 

September 10 —  Mercury in Libra Opposing Chiron in Aries — Someones response to your expression may make you mad and bring some feelings of insecurity as you measure the weight of their words or actions against your wavering certainty. The energy will likely pass quickly, though :)

 

September 11 —  Sun in Virgo Opposing Neptune in Pisces — Be extra careful of dealings at this time as the odds are increased for deception or breaches to privacy. Guard your personal life and data extra at this time. If you feel unsure about something, hold off on agreeing.

 

September 12 —  Mercury in Libra Inconjunct Uranus in Taurus — Unpleasant and jolting news or exchanges may occur now. The most heated part of the drama will likely pass quickly.

 

September 12 —  JUPITER DIRECT at 17 degrees of Capricorn — The planet of expansion and optimism kicks back into gear. Areas of life stalled out in May may have more life now. Jupiter does tend to amplify the energies of other planets it connects with and its connections with Pluto and Saturn in Capricorn have been a major part of the world changes we have experienced starting in December 2019. These connections will occur again from October through December so be ready to witness the concluding chapters of the storylines that began then and have been continued and amplified throughout 2020.

 

September 13 —  Venus in Leo Trine Chiron in Aries — A sweet boost in money, love or inner certainty may come now.

 

September 14 —  Sun in Virgo Trine Pluto in Capricorn — This continued connection of planets in Virgo with outer planets in Capricorn tell stories of hard work recognized and dreams realized.

 

 

September 15 —  Venus in Leo Square Uranus in Taurus — A love or money tension can force genius ideas out of you at this time. Appearance of something that isn’t working in money or love is likely to come up but along with it may come insight on how to prevent future challenges.

 

September 17 —  New Moon at 25° of Virgo — New beginnings in the areas of work, pets, health, or your daily experience are more likely now. Manifestation or seeds being planted for future fruition are blessings of New Moon time. Maximize the power of this transit with my blog, Making Powerful New Moon in Virgo Wishes.

 

September 17 —  Mercury in Libra Square Jupiter in Capricorn — Oppositions with Jupiter tend to bring overdoing and exhaustion.  Getting extra sleep, taking your supplements, meditating or any other practice you do in the days around now for the sake of balance can help buffer from negative effects. Also, a conflict in a relationship could come up where each person is staunchly remaining in their viewpoint. Acknowledging the other persons viewpoint could go a long way towards balancing out the drama.

 

 

September 17 —  Sun in Virgo Trine Saturn in Capricorn — Valuable advice or other support may come in now, especially from someone older or more established. Fulfilling long-term plans may start to gel in your mind or start to show outer proof of happening.

 

September 18 —  Mercury in Libra Inconjunct Neptune in Pisces — A moment of feeling like you and someone close to you are “ships passing in the night” is more likely now. Awkward experiences are more likely but will pass quickly.

 

 

September 20-21 —  Mercury in Libra Square Pluto in Capricorn — Clashes with authority figures is more likely now. Ego battles tend to increase with this aspect. The energy could be explosive. It may not be the best time to bring up a topic that is sensitive. You might receive news about something surprising that had occurred or is in process.

 

September 21-23 —  Venus in Leo Inconjunct Jupiter in Capricorn then Neptune in Pisces — Doubt may come to love, money or inner certainty. The intensity will likely pass in a few days but using the throws of the emotions that come up can help to strengthen your core. See above section where I discuss the 150° angle.

 

September 23 —  Mercury in Libra Square Saturn in Capricorn — An annoying block or dismissal from an older person or one that thinks they are “wiser” may come up now. You may be verbalizing a fleeting idea and may not even want what you are trying to assert. Check in to make sure you aren’t just being a contrarian for the sake of it.

 

 

 

September 24 —  Mercury in Libra Opposing Mars in Aries — Mercury retrograde pre-transit shadow period begins — Relationship clashes are likely now. Alternatively, you could be on the same page with someone important and together could feel victimized by someone else’s aggression. The confusion, plan changes, and increase in themes of the past that are typical of Mercury retrograde will start to come up in more frequency now.

 

September 26-28 —  Venus in Leo Inconjunct Pluto and Saturn in Capricorn — Changes involving increased prudence in money and/or love may make themselves known as necessary at this time. Unspoken awkwardness may trigger quiet action.

 

September 28 —  Venus in Leo Trine Mars in Aries — A sweet little boost here amidst heavier connections could bring a random smile to help you keep going.

 

September 28-29 —  Saturn Direct at 25° of Capricorn — Lessons learned previously and put into action regarding hard work and discipline may show great effects now. Saturn now direct will start to move towards the challenging conflicts of earlier in the year that brought great change to the world. Along with Jupiter now also direct in Capricorn, these karmic titans head towards the final aspects in this year-long matrix-shifting sequence.

 

September 29 —  Sun in Libra Opposing Chiron in Aries & Mars in Aries Square Saturn in Capricorn — Relationship clashes are more likely now. If you see someone is charged about something, it may be better to bow out of the conflict than engage as you are unlikely to get through with your side. The Full Moon in Aries is October 1 and you will likely start feeling the intense drama of it now.

 

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I have posted August & September 2020 Horoscope videos, and my special video about Jupiter in Capricorn, plus my video called How the Astrology of 2020 Explains the Coronavirus and Restructuring of Societal Systems on my Youtube Channel.