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September skies support headstrong goofballs, and I heard that describes quite a few of you. A planetary triple-play (Neptune, the Sun, and Earth, September 10th) brings cosmic inspiration down to Earth, and unconventional approaches succeed where logic fails. A Full Moon in groovy Aquarius (September 13th) presents wacky solutions to old problems. Go with the flow. (To commit to this headspace, read Suzuki’s Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind.) A return to the rational mind closes out September. A Moon-Mercury alignment in Virgo (September 29th) links the conscious and subconscious minds. Enjoy the fruits of both.
Aries (March 21 – April 20)
September supports the headstrong, Ram. The month begins with your ruling Mars aligning with the Sun in your House of Health (September 2nd). Focus that willpower into a new fitness routine. For best results, pick an activity that allows for self-expression. Neptune forms a triple alignment with the Earth and Sun in your House of Community on the 10th, bringing cosmic inspiration down to earth. The larger universe improves by one small action at a time, and by being a good neighbor, partner or employee, you do your part. Mid-month, a Full Moon in Aquarius supports nonconformists. Reflect on your current strategy. Have you been playing things too straight?
Taurus (April 21 – May 21)
Stubbornness is underrated. What goals are achieved without it? Own your willfulness this month, Bull, especially on the 3nd when the Earth aligns with brainy Mercury and the Sun in your House of Creativity. Loads of mental energy support your natural tenacity. Apply this combo to a crazy idea. The Full moon lands in your Career House on the 13th. An odd solution solves a knotty workplace problem. The New Moon also supports hardworking Bulls (September 28th). Buckle down now and enjoy the results later. The next day, the Moon aligns with mental Mercury in the same house, linking your conscious and unconscious minds (September 29th). Enjoy the all feels, but don’t let emotions cloud your thinking.
Gemini (May 22 – June 21)
The Zodiac goes back to school this month, Gemini. The Twins enjoy mental energy and strong will concerning education, especially on the 3rd when mental Mercury aligns with the Earth and Sun. Good friends keep you going on the 13th when a Full Moon in Aquarius reminds you that love is all that matters. The New Moon supports Creativity on the 28th. Use that energy to make a game of responsibilities. Nobody said this can’t be fun. When your ruling Mercury aligns with the Moon, also in your Creativity House, your bright mind is a playground (September 29th) Go play.
Cancer (June 22 – July 22)
Believe in signs, Cancer? You will this month. The first of September’s triple alignments (Mercury – Sun – Earth) energizes your Personal Income Sector on the 3rd. Money has been tight, and you can expect the break you deserve. Lucky Jupiter aligns with your ruling Moon on the 5th, ripening good karma in your Health sector. Habits you established in the summer pay off now. Fanatical about a romance? On the 8th, your Moon aligns with Saturn in your Marriage House. Take a deep breath and ask a trusted friend for an objective opinion. On the 13th, the Full Moon shines in nonconformist Aquarius. A bizarre approach is the best approach. Personal growth isn’t easy, but it leads to a sweetness you deserve on the 28th when the New Moon supports new beginnings.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Your ruling Sun purrs around the zodiac this month, aligning with multiple planets. On the 2nd, it pairs with action-based Mars in your Constellation. Feel validated, motivated and ready to show off. Areas of self-expression benefit. On the 3rd, a triple alignment (Mercury-Sun-Earth) gives new projects a strong start. Leo hosts this one too- this really is your month. Ready for another triple alignment? Neptune aligns with both the Earth and Sun in groovy Aquarius, bringing cosmic inspiration down to earth. Soak up the spiritual energy and apply it to Earthly problems. On the 13th, the Full moon supports transformation. There is a part of you that you are done with. Leave it on the curb like an old futon. The New Moon on the 28th reveals a new you.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Virgo, meet Virgo. Get to know yourself this September when your ruling Mercury aligns with the Sun and Earth, forming a triple alignment in your Subconscious House (September 3rd). The mental energy from Mercury helps you to realize deep dreams. On the 13th, the Full Moon shines in Aquarius, conferring blessings in your Marriage House. Have a sweetie? You will feel the l-o-v-e. When Virgo hosts the New Moon on the 28th, your hardworking practicality pays off in a new project. (Not to stereotype Virgos, but if you want to clean your house, do it.) Organization is your happy place, you cosmic grown-up, you. The Moon meets Mercury in your constellational the 29th, linking the conscious and unconscious mind. Be analytical, not critical, Goddess. Nobody likes a nag.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
The Scales get a fresh start in September. Build community on the 3rd when Mercury, the Sun and Earth align, bringing practical ideas to Libras. Enjoy loads of mental energy. On the 13th, a Full Moon in your Marriage House has you thinking about commitments. To avoid burnout, reflect on your current strategy and consider nonconformist solutions. A New Moon in your Karma sector has you evolving and growing (September 28th). Can you streamline your approach to a tricky problem? Don’t believe everything you think on the 29th. When the moody Moon aligns with cerebral Mercury, mental clarity temporarily escapes you.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
The Scorpion has a busy September, beginning on the 2nd when your ruling Mars aligns with the Sun in your Community House. You were always good at networking, and this month you schmooze it up. A new professional opportunity has you rubbing elbows with a lot of new people. Be confident! On the 3rd, Mercury, the Sun and Earth align in the same house. A new professional endeavor benefits from celestial energy. On the 13th, the Full Moon shines in your Health Sector. A little course correction goes a long way. So, if you have been burning the candle at both ends and neglecting exercise, the stars want you to knock it off. The New Moon in Virgo (September 28th) supports new projects. Meet colleagues for a beer or coffee. Business is pleasure to a Scorpio. I wish you success.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Feeling clever, Sagittarius? The Archer gets schooled this month, beginning on the 3rd when a triple planetary alignment (Mercury–Sun-Earth) supports Higher Education. Sink your teeth into a new learning opportunity. Your mental strength is admired by those around you. On the 5th, your ruling Jupiter aligns with the Moon in your House of Karma. As life’s beautiful drama unfolds around you, see the positive role you play in others’ lives. When the Moon aligns with Saturn in your constellation on the 8th, you may feel scattered. Slow down. You will be thinking clearly again in no time. Can a new strategy at work give you more quality time at home? A Full Moon in Aquarius (September 13th) confers sympathy in the domicile. Feel your connection to family.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
In classical Tarot, the Death Card is always positive and never literal. It represents transformation and the release of bullshit. So, don’t freak out when I tell you that the Sea-Goat’s Death House sees major activity this month, beginning with a triple alignment on the 3rd, when Mercury joins the Sun and Earth in this sector. New projects get a strong start and mental focus abounds. When your ruling Saturn aligns with the Moon in your House of Subconscious on the 8th, a new you emerges. Expect to be lighter and brighter! A full moon in your Income House (September 13th) bestows fresh ideas regarding money management. Enjoy the financial benefits. The month ends with a Mercury-Moon alignment in your House of Religion. Feel the link between deeper values and regular life.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 19)
The Water-Bearer hosts some primo zodiac action this September, beginning on the 10th with a triple planetary alignment (Neptune-Earth-Sun) connecting spirituality with creativity. Commit to that headspace. (Your playlist for the month should include Pharoah Sanders and Alice Coltrane.) Channel ideas and transform them into art. Also in your constellation? The Full Moon lands there on the 13th supporting unconventional methods. Reflect on a current strategy. Is it working? Can it be discarded for something weird? On the 29th, the Moon aligns with love-bug Venus, activating your house of transformation. Hanging onto the “old you” is just another ego trip. It holds back Aquarius 2.0, who is a star.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
What does love have in common with the mimosas at El Caserio? Both are bottomless, Fishes. September begins with a triple alignment in your Marriage House. The Sun, Earth and Mercury line up there, strengthening partnership. On the 10th, another planetary triple-play (Neptune - Earth- Sun) points to your House of Karma. Are you doing what you were born to do? Being your truest self feels good, and is a gift to a troubled universe. Don’t fight it. Take inspiration from nature, music or art. A New Moon supports a transition on the 28th. You will feel it in your relationships. Respect your crew. No Pisces is an island.
Ophiuchus (November 29 – December 17)
We may be months away from December, but Ophiuchus plays Santa Claus to the Zodiac this month. Everybody gets a present. Your constellation hosts a Moon-Jupiter alignment on the 5th that showcases your generosity. Spread the love. It’s contagious. Creative solutions to a current challenge present themselves on the 10th, when the Neptune-Earth-Sun alignment lands in your House of Creativity. Get the insight you have been waiting for. A New Moon in your Community House (September 28th) supports hard work. Pitch in with a dirty job. Friends love friends that do the dishes. Close the month with a Moon-Mercury alignment that marries your conscious and subconscious minds. The daily grind is an expression of inner work. Once you realize that, even a beer run becomes sacred.
