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Jupiter now turns direct at 14° Sagittarius 30′ after several months of retrograde motion.

 

Mercury enters Leo

Mercury is in Leo from August 11-August 29, 2019. When Mercury is in Leo, our thinking is more confident and grand. The focus is now on the goal–and the more grand a goal the better! The details may not be quite as important now. We are more expressive, even theatrical and given to speech-giving and story-telling under this influence. We are also more convincing and persuasive, as we exude confidence when we speak or write. We may not listen as well as we normally do under Mercury in Leo.

Uranus now turns retrograde at 6° Taurus 36′.

 

The Moon is Full in Aquarius on August 15, 2019, at 8:30 AM EDT.

The Full Moon in Aquarius marks the beginning of a new cycle.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 22 degrees and 24 minutes of Aquarius, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 18 to 26 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

Mars enters Virgo

Mars is in Virgo from August 18-October 4 2019. In Virgo, Mars is somewhat of a workhorse. We have a passion for details, as well as a need to do the right thing at just the right time under this influence. The satisfaction of a job well done is one of your greatest incentives now. We are more precise and concerned about performance.

Venus enters Virgo

Venus is in Virgo from August 21-September 14 2019. This is a time when we express our love through practical means and gestures–running errands, doing detail work, or just being there for our lovers. Love needs to make sense and have a purpose with Venus in Virgo. Virgo is an Earth sign, which is sensual but also quite practical. Besides our romantic natures, what we decide to buy and the types of entertainment we enjoy during this cycle is ruled by whether or not things make sense. We could easily feel guilty if we are too self-indulgent at this time. Rendering services to others can fill a need, and can be an expression of love. The shadow side of this position is being overly critical of our partners, picky, or worrisome.

Sun enters Virgo

Sun is in Virgo from August 23-September 23, 2019. Our focus shifts to the pieces of the puzzle–the little details of our lives. It is now time to take care of practical concerns. Tending to the details of everyday life may not sound like loads of fun, but it can certainly free us from unnecessary stress that results from “collecting” odds and ends of unfinished business. This is an ideal time to get organized, to do detail work, and to improve communications on the job.

Mercury enters Virgo

Mercury is in Virgo from August 29-September 14, 2019. When Mercury is in Virgo, precision in speech, thought, and process is now important to us. This is a time when we analyze and decide what is useful and what we deem to be impractical. Mercury feels right at home in Virgo, one of the signs that it rules. Dealing with details is natural and easy now. We need to be careful that we don’t lose perspective if we find ourselves lost in details. We should also be aware of the possibility of expressing ourselves in a too factual manner, so much so that we come across as dry, critical, or unimaginative.

The Moon is New in Virgo on August 30, 2019, at 6:37 AM EDT.

The New Moon in Virgo marks the beginning of a new cycle.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 6 degrees and 47 minutes of Virgo, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 2 to 10 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) most significantly.

The Moon is Full in Pisces on September 14, 2019, at 12:33 AM EDT.

The Full Moon in Pisces marks the beginning of a new cycle.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 21 degrees and 5 minutes of Pisces, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 17 to 25 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) most significantly.

Mercury enters Libra

Mercury is in Libra from September 14-October 3, 2019. When Mercury is in Libra, we are diplomatic and friendly. During this cycle, we are able to bring a more rational approach to one-to-one relationships. It’s a good time to think about ways of improving our negotiation skills. In an attempt to see both sides of any given situation, Mercury in Libra can be a vacillating energy. It can be more challenging than usual to make quick decisions, as we can sit “on the fence”. We may too easily accommodate others’ opinions in order to keep the peace. In our negotiations, we don’t want to assert ourselves in such a way as to appear to be the “bad guy”. However, this is a good period for considering others’ points of view. We are more inclined to arrive at fair conclusions.

Venus enters Libra

Venus is in Libra from September 14-October 8 2019. We are more inclined to employ charm rather than aggressive behavior in order to get what we want during this cycle. Although Venus in Libra virtually lives for relationships, there is an air of cool detachment to this energy. We are very obliging with others–quite willing to negotiate and compromise. We can be especially idealistic about love. We prefer things be done the “right” way, and are turned off by aggressive or uncouth behavior. The shadow side of this position is dependency, inconsistency, and superficiality. In an attempt to avoid unpleasant situations, we could easily gloss over deeper issues at play in our relationships. It’s probably best to avoid the trap of acquiescing to our partners but privately resenting the fact or thinking ourselves martyrs for doing so! This is also a time when we are more artistically inclined. We tend to seek balance in our personal environment.

Saturn now turns direct at 13° Capricorn 54′ after several months of retrograde motion.

Saturn turned retrograde on April 29, 2019, at 20° Capricorn 31′
Saturn turns direct on September 18, 2019, at 13° Capricorn 54′

 

 

Jupiter square Neptune.

Jupiter at 17° Sagittarius 00’  forms a square to Neptune at 17° Pisces 00′ on September 21st, 2019. This is the third and final in a set of three such aspects while Jupiter is in Sagittarius.

With this longer-term aspect, we may be misled easily–by others or by our own unrealistic or inflated expectations. An inability to focus on important and realistic details, some disorganization, and extravagance or exaggeration are indicated. Routine seems to be particularly unsatisfying now. This is a time when we easily take a detour from a practical path. It can also be a time when we are disillusioned by something (or someone). We need to watch carefully for a tendency to evade and avoid things, as well as for writing ourselves new beliefs or philosophies that justify this avoidance. There can be a lot of wandering, meandering,  and lack of groundedness happening with this influence. We might have troubles setting boundaries for ourselves. There is a need to come down to earth from time to time. Some routines, discipline, regularity, and rhythms should be enforced to counteract this tendency. Spiritual inspiration is a potential, however, as we shed false beliefs, expectations, and paths.

Jupiter square Neptune dates:

1st: on January 13th, 2019, at 14° Sagittarius 23′ (first)

2nd: on June 16th, 2019, at 18° Sagittarius 43’Rx

3rd: September 21st, 2019, at 17° Sagittarius 00’ (final)

 

Sun enters Libra

Sun is in Libra from September 23-October 23, 2019. Libra rules relationships with others as mirrors of ourselves. Meeting others halfway, compromise, and negotiation come under the rule of Libra. The focus is now on balance–finding balance and harmony through relationships with others and through art. Libra is the sign of the peacemaker.

However, life is not always peaceful with Libra in its attempt to restore balance. Decision-making can be more challenging while the Sun is in Libra. Libra weighs both sides of any situation, and sometimes this process seems endless! In Libra, the Sun is concerned about not rocking the boat and not rubbing others the wrong way. Tactfulness, style, tolerance, and sociability are some of the keywords for Libra. On the shadow side, Libra can be self-serving, indecisive, passive-aggressive, and superficial.

The Moon is New in Libra on September 28, 2019, at 2:27 PM EDT.

The New Moon in Libra marks the beginning of a new cycle.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 5 degrees and 20 minutes of Libra, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 1 to 9 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) most significantly.

Pluto now turns direct at 20° Capricorn 37′ after several months of retrograde motion.

 

Mercury enters Scorpio

Mercury is in Scorpio from October 3-December 9. When Mercury is in Scorpio, our thoughts and communications are more probing and intense. While Mercury in Libra urged us to find balance and to arrive at fair solutions, Mercury in Scorpio instinctively knows that life simply isn’t fair. Mercury in Scorpio seeks truths in all that is hidden and undercover. We tend to probe, observe, and focus our thoughts under this influence. Looking for motivations–the more deeply buried the better–satisfies an intellectual need now. Our thoughts are profound. We throw away superficial manners of communicating in favor of deep conversations. Scorpio is extremely sharp, profound, and analytical. Thinking is inclined to be one-track minded, focused, and even obsessive.

Mars enters Libra

Mars is in Libra from October 4-November 19. We tend to use our charm as a means to an end under the influence of this cycle. Because we can see many different sides to an issue, we can be vacillating and indecisive about how to act. We don’t want to be the “bad guy”, and rarely resort to force. Instead, we attempt to win arguments with style. We are indirect in approach and inclined towards engaging in mental debates, yet we also attempt to make the opposition comfortable! Passive-aggressiveness is the shadow side of this energy.

Venus enters Scorpio

Venus is in Scorpio from October 8-November 1 2019. Deeply passionate relations are the focus with Venus in Scorpio. Superficial flirtations and contacts do not satisfy now, as we yearn for “body and soul” contact with someone special–contact that breaks the taboos, that is extreme and intense, and that is unforgettable. This is a highly emotional position for Venus. It is a passionate, sensual, and intense energy. Our relationships are immensely important to us, and we may even feel that they consume us. In fact, we tend to want to be consumed by them! Our drive is toward intense closeness, but blind faith in our partners is extremely hard for us now.

Fears of being too vulnerable or of giving up our own power to others are strong. Scorpio is an “all or nothing” energy, and relationships tend to be somewhat of a rollercoaster ride as a result. Disdain for mediocrity and superficiality can compel us to create crises in order to feel alive and vital.

 

The Moon is Full in Aries on October 13, 2019, at 5:08 PM EDT.

The Full Moon in Aries marks the beginning of a new cycle.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 20 degrees and 14 minutes of Aries, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 16 to 24 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) most significantly.

Jupiter forms a sesquiquadrate with Uranus.

Jupiter at 20° Sagittarius 11’ forms a sesquiquadrate to Uranus at 5° Taurus 11′ on October 14th, 2019. This is the third and final in a set of three.

With this longer-term aspect, we can feel a little restless, wanting to grow, improve, and innovate, but not necessarily focused. We could find it difficult to agree with others, or it’s hard to find common ground. We need to be willing to make changes in our lives now, or change will come in perhaps unwanted forms. This is a rebellious, restless influence–one in which we should avoid making changes just for the sake of making changes, but instead tap into areas that may need some attention and improvement. We might take risks (perhaps foolish ones) for the sake of freedom. This is not an ideal time for financial speculation. This is a time during which we can open ourselves up to new ways of thinking, but we could also too easily avoid taking responsibility for things that truly matter. Watch for impractical ventures and unusual tangents with weak staying power, but do tap into the desire to innovate.

Jupiter sesquiquadrate Uranus dates:

1st: on January 9th, 2019, at 13 Sagittarius 36 (first)

2nd: on June 6th, 2019, at 19° Sagittarius 57’

3rd: October 14th, 2019, at 20° Sagittarius 11’ (final)

 

Sun enters Scorpio

Sun is in Scorpio from October 23-November 22, 2019.

The guiding principle of Scorpio is “I desire”. Scorpio is the sign of depth, intimacy, and extremes of feeling. Superficiality simply will not do with the Sun in Scorpio. We have the desire to get to the bottom of matters. Mediocrity does not satisfy either. All that is hidden, taboo, secret, or suppressed interests us. In Libra, we strived towards equality and fairness. Scorpio, however, instinctively believes that life simply isn’t fair.

Scorpio’s energy is provocative, usually in a quiet way, as well as passionate, strong-willed, and intense. It can be an immensely healing and transformative energy. Jealousy, vindictiveness, beating a dead horse, and manipulative are some of the more negative expressions of Scorpio.

The Moon is New in Scorpio on October 27, 2019, at 11:39 PM EDT.

The New Moon in Scorpio marks the beginning of a new cycle.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 4 degrees and 25 minutes of Scorpio, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 0 to 8 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

Mercury now turns retrograde at 27° Scorpio 37′.

Mercury is retrograde from October 31, 2019, at 27° Scorpio 37′, until November 20, 2019, at 11° Scorpio 36′.