Equinox Equilibrium!
“Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony.” - T. Merton
Equilibrium, balance, serenity – we all seek it, search and strive for it. We know we want more of it in our lives, but it often seems elusive. Can we really find greater harmony, even in the midst of this unsteady world? Astrologically, September encourages us to work toward more equanimity while cultivating further equality in all that we do.
Harmony is all about working together. In music, it means playing notes that are melodic – that sound good to our ears when combined. In our work, it means joining efforts to achieve goals without fighting one another. In our relationships, it means understanding and adjusting to each others’ moods and quirky habits. And in our selves, it means experiencing and reacting to life with inner equilibrium. Once we’ve achieved harmony within ourselves we can manifest it in all other areas of our lives.
September is the month to heighten our harmony and work toward greater peace – inward and outward - balancing our lives and loves. In the weeks ahead we celebrate the energies of the Equinox (equal day and night!) with the Sun, New Moon, Mercury and Venus all in Libra (the sign representing the scales), enabling us to weigh and measure the issues of our lives with greater love, care and creativity. With supporting Mars in thoughtful Virgo this month we also have the opportunity to embrace greater practicality, organization and self-care in our world. Additionally, the Pisces Full Moon brings further spiritual acknowledgment, deeper-feeling awareness and heart-centred mindfulness. In this new month we have the chance to incorporate stability, composure and tranquility into our daily doings for greater satisfaction in all life matters!
What Astrological energies can be utilized for YOUR personal happiness and success this month? Here's your Motivational Astrology forecast for September:
14 September (13 Sept in U.S.A): Pisces Full Moon – Illuminate your Inner Gypsy! The Full Moon in the ethereal sign of Pisces encourages us to honour our intuitive feelings and work more with our dreams, imaginations, visualizations and artistic expressions! This is the time to bring into harmonious alignment our spiritual and sensitive faculties, using the Lunar Light to brighten our vision and tap into Universal wisdom and ethereal knowledge. Embrace greater love and understanding of yourself and those in your life. Speak from the soul and be mindful of shared similarities, not differences. Being in tune with others now brings greater self awareness. What can you do on this magical day to highlight your inner gypsy?
14 September (13 Sept in U.S.A): Mercury goes into Libra – Balanced Expectations! A big part of keeping greater balance in our lives is not expecting total happiness or total calamity at every turn. Ditch the drama! Moderation helps us cultivate greater emotional, mental and physical peace, especially when combined with an optimistic outlook that looks for the best but accepts things may not always work out as well as we'd like. This new cycle of “balanced thinking” helps us to better plan our goals and work toward a more creative, “zen” approach to ourselves and others. What part of your life needs harmonious attention?
15 September (14 Sept in U.S.A.): Venus goes into Libra – Appreciate, Cultivate, Celebrate! Beauty, the beckoning of love, enjoyment and creativity are brought forth with this new Venusian phase. Relationships, affections, artistry and aphrodisiac feelings are strong now. We have luck on our side when it comes to connecting with others, manifesting new relationships and finding more beauty (and balance) in our lives! Now is the time to meet up, share and show your creative ingenuity. We feel more attractive, social and up for exciting enchantment – so go for it! What can you do to add more beauty/love to your life?
18 September: Saturn in Capricorn goes Direct – Taking Responsibility! As the planet representing accountability, maturity, hard work and achievement now moves forward after over 4 months of Retrograde motion, we too can now advance the serious plans and projects for our futures. Our energies are now centered on practicality, efficiency, realism, creating and restoring order and securing the structures of our lives. Rewards will come to those now who pun in the efforts that merit achievements – and to those who show thoughtful concern, patience and perseverance in their undertakings. With Saturn in Capricorn now Direct, we can focus on righting the wrongs around us, encouraging a new era of ethical concerns and rewarding authenticity.
23 September: Sun into Libra – Equinox Enrichment! Begin a new season of harmony, bringing forth greater ability to embrace our inner beauty, intelligence and sense of equilibrium. During this Equinox we can learn how relationships in our lives mirror ourselves, and that meeting others halfway, finding commonality and learning to compromise is the key to balance. Use this time of balance between day and night to reflect on soul-symmetry and consider which areas of your life could do with an infusion of love, attention and harmony. What part of your life needs refreshing?
29 September (28 Sept in U.S.A.): Libra New Moon – Renewed Equilibrium! A new opportunity to bring into balance all aspects of our lives – especially relationships, love, beauty and self care. If you are needing to deal with a partnership problem, resolve a disagreement or get clearer on the connections in your life, this Libra New Moon will assist you greatly. This is a time to relate, to be in agreement, to find compromise and cultivate harmony. This Lunar energy assists us in renewing love issues and helping with healing. Reflect now on how you see yourself as well as others, finding a better give and take with those in your life and focusing on working in harmony together. What can you begin today to generate more cooperation with others?
The Outer Planets stay in a sign for a longer period of time, so their effect on us is more gradual, but significant none the less. Here they are in their current positions:
Mars in Virgo: With the planet of energy and activity advancing through the down-to-earth, thoughtful and detailed sign of Virgo, we’re given the opportunity to embrace greater practicality, discipline, organization and self-care in our lives. We can now find passion in the nuances of our day-to-day existence while accomplishing more of our plans and goals. This is a favourable time for self improvement, working toward greater health and diet and finding ways to build self belief as part of our daily routine. In pursuing your goals, consider actions carefully and execute plans systematically, while avoiding perfectionistic tendencies. You can tap into plenty of energy now to get things done, but pace yourself and don't let nervous energy be your downfall. By examining your attitudes and how they define you, you'll find better ways of successfully utilizing your energies going forward. Experience and knowledge are important now, so allow yourself to embrace both for greater personal success! Mars will be in Virgo until 5 October 2019 when it moves into Libra.
Jupiter is in Sagittarius: As the planet representing expansion and opportunity continues its motion though the energetic and optimistic sign of Sagittarius, we are more concerned with the bigger issues of life – the things we value, our moral obligations, our religious, philosophical and psychological directions and our true beliefs. This is a time when we are being urged to acknowledge and identify with others on a more universal and global level. Opening our hearts and minds to becoming more accepting of the differences in this world can help bring us together now. This is a time when areas of our lives that need revision and reevaluation can come into focus – especially issues surrounding extravagance, hubris, self-pride, arrogance and ego. This energy can be a favourable time for improving our outlook on abundance, “wealth” and what we hold in high regard - mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Use this opportunity to bring to light the truth in areas of prosperity, wisdom and self worth. Jupiter will be in Sagittarius until December 2019.
Saturn is Retrograde in Capricorn: As the planet representing responsibility, maturity and structure continues its Retrograde travels (until 18 September 2019), through its ruling sign of Capricorn, we're encouraged to focus on the practicalities of life. Highlighted now are issues of efficiency, realism, creating and restoring order, rebuilding faulty structures and conserving our resources. Rewards come to those who put in the efforts that merit achievements – and to those who show thoughtful concern, patience and perseverance in their undertakings. Saturn is a teacher – helping us to grow through past mistakes, failures and hardships. By using the knowledge that we gain from these experiences, we can acquire greater wisdom, self awareness, patience and finally, advancement. Saturn in Capricorn focuses on righting the wrongs around us, ushering in a new era of ethical concerns and rewarding sincerity, integrity and authenticity. This can be the time when your hard work, efforts and dreams finally pay off! Saturn will goes Direct in Capricorn on 18 September and will be in this sign until January 2021.
Uranus is Retrograde in Taurus: The planet signifying change, revolution and innovation is Retrograding through the sign representing its opposite – stability, assurance and safeguarding! For the next 7 years this unusual pairing signifies liberation from the customary way of doing things in favor of new methods and inventive techniques. Also, as Taurus rules our personal values, creativity, material goods, finances, food and general enjoyment, we will see new innovations in these areas. Uranus will seek to shift the security-conscious/money-minded principles of the Bull by remodeling the way we handle our resources, material wealth and investment interests. We can expect a new wave of economic innovation helping us to focus on being more authentic and practical in our approach to things. Shifting themes of how we view stability will certainly be highlighting our future, so expect change and be ready to adapt rather than fighting to hang onto the old ways! Remember: Change equals opportunity! Uranus will go Direct in Taurus on 12 August and will be in this sign until 7 July 2025.
Neptune is Retrograde in Pisces: The planet ruling dreams and creativity continues its Retrograde motion through its ruling sign of Pisces, encouraging us to honour more of our spiritual awareness, artistic inspiration and intuitive insight! Greater appreciation for the beauty around us as well as within us is also emphasized. We are urged to feel and express greater “we-are-all-one” compassion toward ourselves and others - along with further sympathetic understanding and involvement with humanitarian endeavours. Neptune will be going Retrograde until 26 November 2019. During this “backward” cycle we are urged to readdress all the above issues and re-evaluate how we plan to manifest our hopes and dreams. Greater focus on our faith, spirituality and need for understanding is highlighted! Neptune will be in Pisces until 31 March 2025.
Pluto is Retrograde in Capricorn: As the planet of Transformation continues its backward motion through the sober sign of Capricorn (Retrograde until 3 October 2019), we reexamine serious issues and concerns regarding the positive changes we would like to make to ourselves and our world. The overall theme of this cycle is uncovering the misuse of power and authority to enable change for the better. It represents a major time of rediscovery, review and reconsideration that brings transformation to our society, government, world order and Mother Earth. It also pushes us to think about the changes we want to make to our belief structures and our power as individuals and as citizens of the world. Pluto will go Direct in Capricorn on 3 October 2019 and will continue to be in this sing until 24 March 2023.
Chiron is in Aries: As the “wounded healer” moves through the independent, assertive and aggressive fire sign of Aries, we'll have greater opportunity to overcome personal obstacles, discover new strength, healing and further self confidence. This can represent a time of transformation in body, mind and soul. As we surmount challenges, we find greater empowerment, advancing our unique spirits while manifesting more of our dreams.
Blessings to You and Yours for a Sensational September! You are Loved and Appreciated!
With Warmth, Heart and StarLight,
#gigiastrososnoski at #keeplookingup - #motivationalastrology
-GiGi Sosnoski
Keep Looking Up Ltd. / Positive Skies Ltd.
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