SEPTEMBER 2004

The Sun in Virgo until the 22nd supports return to routine and practical arrangements, schedules and details of job, school, sports and required daily duties. Virgo requires attention to homework, preparation and analysis. This is the time of year for school and group activities such as sports, personal enhancement classes, music lessons and organizational development. Because Mercury is retrograde from August 9th to September 2nd, school schedules and classes which begin during that time could be disorganized or lack focus and the information presented is likely to require repetition or clarification after Mercury goes direct on the 2nd and after the holiday weekend of the 4th-6th. The Sun in Libra after the 22nd supports contact with others in negotiation, debates, meetings, arbitration, mediation and any interactive teamwork such as sports, bands, orchestras, promotion of special interests and business meetings. By the 29th Jupiter, Mercury and Mars will join the Sun in Libra, emphasizing the need to work toward balance, peace and harmony. Relationships require work on the 1st. Cooperation is more harmonious on the 2nd, 17th and 26th.

Mercury (communications, writing, contracts, commerce) begins the month retrograde and stations to move direct on the 2nd at 25 degrees Leo. The windup phase continues from the 2nd thru the 16th, offering the opportunity to confirm agreements and complete details discussed during the retrograde. The setup of the retrograde began on July 21st and Mercury was retrograde from August 9th to September 2nd. During the setup of a retrograde you become aware of the issue to be worked on between August 9th and September 2nd. Virgo relates to organization, order, details, arrangements and analysis. Leo is the sign of talent, performance, leadership and creative self-expression. The Leo/Virgo retrograde combination says: make the most of talents thru proper preparation and using a businesslike approach. In regard to political candidates it would suggest that the candidates make sure that they have correct and documented information prior to presenting it in public debates and speeches.

Venus (values, money, social connections) in Cancer until the 6th values connection with family, children, residence, real estate and issues of security such as finances, homeland and politics. Venus in Leo after the 6th values talents, development of hobbies, luxury and “taste.” The combination of Venus in Leo with several planets in Libra creates a season for decorating. Venus in Leo connects socially thru any activity requiring being in front of others such as sales, performing, teaching and training. Leo is also the sign of leadership, so we are certain to see the political candidates attempting to be at their public strongest and best.

Mars (initiation, energy, aggression) in Virgo until the 26th supports schedules, arrangements, calendars, details and analysis. Mars in Libra after the 26th shifts attention to relationships, cooperation, face-to-face negotiations and using energy in the pursuit of culture and beauty – art, music, decorating, socializing with friends and grouping together with associates and peers.

Jupiter (expansion, opportunity, optimism, travel, foreign trade, education, religion) begins the month at 24 Virgo, completes its transit of Virgo and enters Libra on the 25th. Most affected are birthdays September 17th-23rd, March 15th-21st, December 16th-21st and June 15th-21st as well as charts with planets or angles from 24 Virgo to 1 Libra, 24 Sagittarius to 1 Capricorn, 24 Gemini to 1 Cancer and 24 Pisces to 1 Aries. Jupiter has been in Virgo since August 2003, bringing opportunity thru service and being conservative, prepared, disciplined and organized. Jupiter in Libra brings opportunity thru cooperation, mediation, arbitration and fairness to achieve win-win outcomes. Ruled by Venus, Libra brings a renewed interest in art, music, culture, beauty, romance and relationships. Attention to these helps nurture ourselves and others.

Saturn (structure, foundation, responsibility) transits 23-25 degrees Cancer where it repeats in December 2004 and in January, May and June of 2005. Saturn entered Cancer for the first time in 29.6 years in June, 2003 and will stay in Cancer until July 2005, bringing restructuring, career shifts and changes in responsibility to Cancerians. Saturn in Cancer also brings up issues of security, new families, real estate, consolidation of family resources and challenges in food service, building, family, care-taking and mortgage industries. In the larger sense of family, Saturn in Cancer supports pride in one’s country and creation of political, religious, philosophical and spiritual families. This month’s transits affect those born July 15th-18th, April 13th-15th, October 16th-19th and January 13th-16th as well as charts with planets or angles from 23 to 25 degrees Cancer, Capricorn, Aries and Libra. Saturn’s cycle repeats every 29.6 years, so it is helpful to review what was happening about 30 years ago, during the half-cycle of 14-15 years when Saturn was in Capricorn, the quarter cycle of 7 years in Aries and 21 years for the third quarter cycle in Libra.

Uranus (freedom, rebellion, surprise, invention technology) entered Pisces in March 2003, moved back into Aquarius in September 2003 and then re-entered Pisces on December 30th 2003 to stay for 7 years. This month it retrogrades from 4 to 3 degrees, repeating its position in March and where it will be in December and in January 2005. In the last cycle of Uranus in Pisces, 1920, the US Congress gave women the right to vote. Those whose birthdays are February 22nd-23rd, August 26th-27th, May 24th-25th and November 25th-26th will experience chaos, need freedom or make radical changes at these times as well as charts with planets or angles at 3 or 4 degrees Pisces, Virgo, Sag or Gemini. Uranus in Pisces supports social revolution. It combines artistic creativity with innovation and intellect with feminine sensitivity, leading to modern ways of helping those in need and suggesting that the only way that humanity will survive is by supporting and caring for each other and doing what is best for society and global issues, not just individuals and special interest groups.

Neptune (sensitivity, inspiration, escapism, dreams, trust) retrogrades 13 to 12 degrees Aquarius where it was in February 2004 and repeats in November and December 2004. Neptune relates to intangibles such as imagination, inspiration and art as well as escapism and the process of healing. During the retrograde of Neptune (May thru October 2004) is a good time to let go of addictive behaviors, habits or attitudes. Birthdays most affected are February 1st-2nd, August 5th-6th, November 4th-5th and May 3rd-4th as well as charts with planets or angles at 12 to 13 degrees Aquarius, Leo, Taurus or Scorpio. Neptune transits can bring lack of focus or direction, a sense of drifting or the inability to see a betrayal, weakness, disappointment or error until it’s too late. On the positive side it can be a time of artistic, musical or creative development, faith, trust or psychic insights. Under this transit you can develop artistic or musical talents, practice meditation, follow intuition and inner guidance, watch your back and balance faith with fact to see events clearly, not with wishful thinking or remaining attached to the dream or vision of what might have been.

Pluto (power, control, resources, transformation) transits at 19 degrees Sagittarius repeating the degrees it transited in February, April and December 2003 and August of 2004. Pluto will not repeat 19 degrees. Most affected are birthdays of December 11th, June 10th, March 9th-10th and September 12th as well as charts with planets or angles around 19 degrees Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini and Pisces. Between February of 2003 and September 2004 they will go through major changes in life such as career, marriage, divorce, financial problems, relocation or questioning of beliefs. During these times counseling may be required and self-awareness and motivational workshops would be enlightening and are recommended. Pluto has reached the 20th degree and is two-thirds of the way thru the sign of Sagittarius bringing transformation and paradigm shifts in education, travel, religion, politics and global trade.

Specific indications for the 12 signs are as follows:
 

Here are the Specific indications for the 12 signs

Note: In addition to reading about your sun sign, you can get additional information by reading about your moon sign, rising sign and the sign on the Midheaven of your chart.

Nancy Bahlman is a professional astrologer with special interests in relating persons to locations using Astro*Cartography and Local Space Charts. Classes now forming.
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