New Moon in Libra
Monday, September 29, 1:12 am PDT, 4:12 am EDT
The New Moon in Libra kicks off Autumn (Spring in Sydney) and emphasizes the social graces. It is a time to find balance in our lives and within our relationships. Fairness, compromise and contributing to the pleasure of others are some of this sign's positive qualities. Indecision, I think, is maybe, could be, perhaps, one of its shortcomings. A stressful 90-degree square from expansive Jupiter to this Sun-Moon conjunction signals the possibility of overdoing. Weigh generous impulses and big promises carefully to avoid making commitments that will be difficult to keep. Aspiring for more from personal and professional partnerships is helpful when good intentions are grounded with realism.
Mars in Scorpio
Friday, October 3, 9:34 pm PDT, Saturday, October 4, 12:34 am EDT
Assertive Mars' entry into its watery home sign intensifies actions that can turn minor disputes into enduring points of conflict. However, this is also an empowering pair, enabling us to streamline life by ruthlessly casting away unnecessary activities and objects. Growing passion mobilizes hidden resources that make it possible to overcome stubborn obstacles and transform seemingly intractable situations. Focusing Mars' potency in productive ways will increase efficiency considerably during its six-week stay in Scorpio.
Full Moon in Aries
Tuesday, October 14, 1:02 pm PDT, 4:02 pm EDT
The spontaneity of the Aries Full Moon urges us to be free and live in the moment as opposed to the Sun in Libra's need to maintain the peace at all costs. Impatience can arise from the fatigue of having to make too many compromises. Recalibration may be required to balance respect for individual desires within a relationship. Compassionate Neptune's harmonious aspects to the Sun and Moon enlarge our understanding of cooperation, making it possible to fulfill both personal and collective interests.
Mercury Direct
Wednesday, October 15
The messenger planet's forward shift has information flowing more easily and minds moving in new directions. Activities delayed by lost data, faulty equipment or indecision are likely to get back on track over the coming weeks. Resolving differences of opinion through introspection and analysis during Mercury's retrograde period should have cleared the way for improved communication ahead.
Venus in Sagittarius
Saturday, October 18, 11:31 am PDT, 2:31 pm EDT
Loving Venus needs more space to play in outgoing and adventurous Sagittarius. Fun and excitement are worth more than safety and stability now, which could put some relationships at risk. Rewards are earned by seeking new forms of pleasure instead of staying within the boringly familiar boundaries of the past. Pushing the limits in pursuit of money, approval or a good time makes this a high stakes period in which greater returns and greater losses are likely.
Sun in Scorpio
Wednesday, October 22, 6:09 pm PDT, 9:09 pm EDT
In spite of the playful atmosphere promised by Venus in Sagittarius, the willful Sun's entry into survivalist Scorpio underscores the serious tone of these days. Economic and emotional issues may seem especially threatening, inciting a greater degree of doubt and defensiveness. However, the creative power of this sign comes from confronting the darkest corners of fear and engaging issues at their core. The regenerative power of Scorpio enables us to rise from the depths, transform pain into gain and turn losses into opportunities for growth.
Chiron Direct
Friday, October 24
The Wounded Healer's direct turn may rouse the forces of compassion when we need it the most. The end of its five-month retrograde cycle shifts attention from tending to our inner vulnerabilities to addressing the damage we suffer as a community. Caring is more than a personal act; it can become a political reality.
The New Moon in Libra encourages us to reshuffle the deck of relationships, not just with others, but within ourselves. We have a chance to find harmony in our differences, both between our internal contradictions and our worldly struggles. Day cannot live without night and vice versa. Libra reminds us that we are all balanced on the same scales and are inseparable parts of one another.
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Jeff Jawer is the cofounder of StarIQ.com.
