September 1 2024

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 1

Retrograde Pluto returns to Capricorn today. This is the final transit of the sign before Pluto embarks on a long journey into Aquarius on November 19th. To put this into perspective, Pluto first left Capricorn on March 23rd, 2023, briefly entering Aquarius. However, it later turned retrograde and returned to Capricorn on June 11th, 2023, before finally entering Aquarius again on January 20th, 2024.

Now, as Pluto returns to Capricorn for the final stretch, we are presented with a unique opportunity for one last excavation mission in Capricorn, a sign that governs government, authority, big business, corporations, structures, rules, and traditions.

Also today, Uranus stations and turns retrograde, beginning a cycle that will shape our approach to pursuing goals until January 30th, 2025. This cycle prompts a more conservative mindset, turning our desire for change inward. It encourages us to identify the barriers that might hinder our ability to live more spontaneously and authentically.

This introspective period is less about rebellion and more about understanding and acceptance. However, as the shift occurs in the surrounding week of the retrograde turn, the Uranian energy becomes more apparent, leading to some tension. It’s important to remember that this tension is temporary and will ease as we adapt to the directional change.

The Moon spends the day in Leo, forming plenty of major aspects and revitalizing our day with courage, connectedness, and positivity. We can feel agitated and perhaps destabilized around this evening’s Moon-Uranus square, which can feel weightier due to the Uranus station.

However, on this day before a New Moon, it’s best to wind down rather than wind ourselves up. Late tonight, at 11:49 PM EDT, the Moon moves into particular Virgo.

The Moon is void from 8:26 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Mars), until the Moon enters Virgo at 11:49 PM EDT.

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