October's combative full moon

 

This month’s full moon falls at 24 degrees of Aries and will prove to be one of the most combative full moons of the year. This is also a Super Moon known to be associated with weather and earth related events.

Aries is ruled by Mars and Pluto the 2 planets associated with conflict, war, action and transformation. This will be a ‘hot’ full moon due to its square to Pluto and Mars. This moon actually forms a grand cross which is an aspect that looks like an X or cross pulling in the energy of all 4 planets which are The Sun, Moon, Pluto and Mars. These planets are all in Cardinal signs which means action or movement.

This can and will certainly stir up conflicts in our personal lives and on the world stage. This Moon will square Mercury and Pluto, the 2^nd/8^th houses in the US chart which will concern money and finances, important news, and the potential exists that we could hear of a significant death of someone well known, or deaths in some other way.

Perhaps Venus’s sextile to Pluto can help some, giving us the strength of communication and negotiation. I wouldn’t bet on it too much though though because it also opposes Uranus contributing to more unpredictability, especially in terms of relationships and finances.

Moon-Mars aspects contribute to upset or anger and attacks that could be toward you or vice versa. Moon-Pluto attacks deal with the deeper and often darker things that lie in our subconscious mind, obsession and paranoia, new information revealed, and sometimes endings.

This full moon basically sets off the next transit which is Mars opposing Pluto. This is a harsh combination and is associated with cruelty, friction, arguments, attacks and the like. As Mars approaches Pluto the energy will build up until we get to the end of the month, especially the last 3 days when Mars is within a few degrees. The peak of this transit is November 3^rd. At that time Mars enters Leo but it is still opposing Pluto in a tight orb until about the 10^th of November when it separates further.

This too will affect the US chart and a great deal will be happening in the world.

While the energy at that time may lighten up some Mars and Pluto will remain in an orb of influence the rest of the year. They will tightly oppose each other again the first 10 days of January, due to Mars’ retrograde in December.

On a deeper level, taking a look at some of the fixed stars in play on this full moon and subsequent transit may be trying to teach us something leading to better times collectively. We do not have to give in to the angry energies and be reactive. Sometimes the best reaction is no reaction.

 

The very powerful astrology of October 2024

 

This month the Sun travels through Libra and enters Scorpio, the 2^nd sign of fall. Mercury transits through Libra and Scorpio and Venus, transits through Scorpio and enters Sagittarius. Mars continues its long transit through Cancer and Jupiter retrogrades. We will experience a solar eclipse in Libra and a powerful full moon in Aries. Due to time constraints, this newsletter will be shorter than normal, but I will be back later in the month with more. Now, the details.

This month unfortunately will continue to be fraught with difficulty and turmoil which of course results in part because of the election in the US and war on several fronts that appear to be expanding at the time of this post. The powerful Libra eclipse squares Mars, the planet of war an aggression and anger. At this time Israel appears to be on the verge of a ground war in Lebanon as well as what appears to be imminent conflict with Iran.

In terms of politics, the conflict will continue in the US Presidential election, if not escalate. The Full Moon on October 17^th looks harsh for Candidate Trump as it squares his Venus-Saturn, along with Mars’ square to the same a few days later, so we can look for him to face issues, and potentially more information is publically revealed.

The harshest transit of the month will be Mars’ opposition to Pluto. While this transit doesn’t peak until November 3^rd, we will certainly feel the energy toward the last few days of the month, in particular.

This is an angry and volatile transit in our personal lives and on the world stage, where we can expect to see a great deal unfold. This aspect has to do with money, and in the case of the US it could unfold over a budget; but there will also be other concerns at the time. This will aspect the US 2^nd house and Pluto, the planet of authority as well as corruption, crime and in some cases even death. Mars will hit Pluto in the US chart October 27-29, so we can expect this to be a volatile time in terms of politics, and we will see many events play out at this time especially in the known hot spots around the globe such as Ukraine/Russia and the Middle East.

The Libra Solar eclipse

October’s solar eclipse falls at 10 degrees of Libra on October 2^nd, and the lunar peak is around 2:49PM, EDT.

Libra is ruled by Venus, the planet of love, money and values, and it is here our attention will be focused.  That said, this Moon squares Mars making it a time fraught with conflict and the potential for more violence around the world. The moon’s square to Mars won’t help a lot of relationships, and there will be those tottering on the edge that will end.

The Full Moon in Aries on April 17th

Aries is ruled by Mars and Pluto the 2 planets associated with conflict, war, action and transformation. This will be a ‘hot’ full moon due to its square to Pluto and Mars.

This can certainly stir up conflicts in our personal lives and on the world stage. This Moon will square Mercury and Pluto in the US chart which will concern money and finances, important news, and the potential exists that we could hear of a significant death of someone well known.

Perhaps Venus’s sextile to Pluto can help some, giving us the strength of communication and negotiation. I wish I had better news, but this is a full moon to watch.

Jupiter turns retrograde October 9^th

Jupiter turns retrograde October 9^th-February 4^th, 2025 at 21 degrees of Gemini for a period of about 4 months as it does every year.

 

Astrologers refer to Jupiter as the ‘greater benefic’. Jupiter bestows abundance and material success, luck and good fortune, joy and positivity. Some of its qualities include benevolence, a love of justice, kindness, gain and generosity. While Jupiter’s negative qualities are seldom mentioned they are typically associated with the belief luck and expansion can go on forever, expanding too fast, over indulging, overspending or blowing things out of proportion.

 

 Jupiter’s retrograde does not mean we will be without luck but during this time we will focus more on personal inner growth rather than those things that are outside of ourselves and material growth. Jupiter’s retrograde is not a negative aspect as it helps us work on issues concerning personal happiness, money and success which can be implemented when it turns direct again. Some may hardly notice the retrograde of Jupiter as it has a very subtle affect.

 If you have been working at accomplishing something with no real structure or plan for getting there this will be the time to step back and look at the bigger picture. It does not mean loss, but is more akin to working smartly instead of hard, and directing your actions along the most profitable and fortuitous lines.

You may encounter some type of detour or correction during the four month retrograde depending on where Jupiter is transiting in your personal chart. You may question many things philosophically and your viewpoint on some things could change as you seek deeper truths and greater meaning in all you do at this time.

In addition to money and finances Jupiter rules courts/judiciaries lawyers, foreigners, and foreign places, education, religion, medicine, and spirituality. All of these things can shift in some way and we will see these matters play out in the world and our personal lives.

Mercury enters Scorpio October 13-November 2^nd

Mercury rules our communication and while in Scorpio we are typically searching, digging for truth and a little more suspicious in nature. Mercury in this sign can be intense and will leave no stone unturned if looking for an answer. Our thinking and communication will be deep and substantive, and Scorpio is known as being relentless; in other words, we don’t give up easily, if at all.

Mercury in Scorpio communication is more direct and forceful (Mars) as well as probing, inquisitive and prone to reading between the lines (Pluto). Sometimes this may be warranted, but often it is not.

You can use Scorpio’s perceptive and calculating approach to concentrate and focus on what you want to direct your energy toward as Scorpio is very focused. Mercury in Scorpio is frank to the point of being blunt; at times too blunt. During this period we tend to churn ideas around quite a bit before reaching a final conclusion. As Scorpio is a fixed sign, decisions made at this time are often irreversible. Mercury-Scorpio is passionate in speech and communication but we must be careful about lecturing others. Others will be equally passionate, and quite a few secrets will be exchanged at this time. Our judgment will be at its best when it is not personal. If this happens the emotional side of Scorpio may take over and we could lose our objectivity.

Venus enters Sagittarius October 17-November 11^th

When the planet of love and money enters Sagittarius things can get a lot more fun and interesting. This energy will be far different from the Scorpio energy we have become used to over the last few weeks. While Scorpio is deep, intense and sometimes brooding, Sagittarius is lighter and buoyant and geared toward new experiences, good times and living life to the fullest.

Venus in Sagittarius has been known to gallop away quickly if things get too heavy or serious, especially if a new relationship is involved. Typically, Sagittarius can be the most restless of signs and cannot stand to be bored or held back. Venus-Sagittarius does not like confrontations or discord and sometimes likes to wear rose colored glasses. Sagittarius can settle down but with Venus in this sign things are geared more toward romance, excitement and pleasure as opposed to commitment.

Sagittarius is associated with freedom and experimentation, along with jovial and upbeat times. Serious minded lovers may find this hard to deal with along with those who a looking for a stable commitment. Emotional drama, possessiveness and heavy emotions do not go over very well with Venus in this sign. Sagittarius is about expanding our outlook and definition of what pleases. You may find yourself in a more idealistic mode over the next few weeks and expect your lover to keep up with any changes you experience. This may singe the wings of the more sensitive types as can the typical Sagittarius blunt honesty which can come across as indifferent and harsh although it is seldom intended this way. Sagittarius likes to consider himself or herself completely honest but is often lacking in sensitivity and the awareness of others moods and feelings which has caused many an unpleasant scene.

Sagittarius love begins with friendship and may seem more like a universal type of friendship/love. Sometimes it can be hard to define the difference between the two for those born with Venus in this sign.  Romantic adventures, truth and higher meaning are the qualities that will take priority during our nearly 4 week period with Venus in this sign. If you allow yourself the emotional freedom this can be a fun and liberating time full of new adventures, but you must remain flexible.

Pluto turns direct October 12th

When Pluto turns direct, we could say the energy of this powerful planet seems to “wake up.” It energizes any planets that are around it and intensifies their effect. Pluto is considered ‘stationary direct,’ until November 19^th when it moves back into Aquarius. The stationary direct period is when the energy seems most intense. On a personal level you could go through some type of ‘rebirth’ process or change of circumstances but again this will be much more obvious is it is doing something in your own chart.

While Pluto is retrograde its energy is often internalized, as opposed to being out in the open. Often this seems to keep certain things hidden, and when it goes direct situations appear to suddenly be revealed. These situations were actually there all along, we were just not consciously aware of them or they were hidden from our psyche in some way. So, when Pluto goes direct it appears to bring many things out into the open.

While Pluto is retrograde we typically go through some kind of an awakening or healing process in many cases. Some individuals are put into situations where they look fear in the eye in some manner and are forced to deal with it whether they are willing or not. For others it is a process of gaining wisdom or insight into something depending on where Pluto is transiting through your chart and it varies from person to person.

Many partnerships and financial ventures that have been delayed will begin to move forward now that Pluto is direct. The retrograde demands that we internalize the energy for a while, and then externalize the changes we have incorporated during this time when Pluto turns direct.

Now is the time to appreciate and recognize your own personal growth that has occurred over the past 5 months, and move forward with a better picture of yourself, your partnerships and your own place in the world.

Pluto squares Mercury

When Pluto turns direct it does so in a square to Mercury at 28 degrees of Libra. Mercury-Pluto transits have to do with propaganda, news, arguments, accidents and obsessions. This can be an aspect that generates a great deal of news, and when Pluto turns direct it typically coincides with major world events.

At the same time, the Sun squares Mars. While this can generate a great deal of action, it is also prone to conflict, aggression and Mars is the God of war.

The Sun enters Scorpio October 22-November 22^nd

When the Sun enters Scorpio on October 22, it begins its yearly trek through the sign that rules money and sex as well as change and transformation.

Scorpio is a water sign like Cancer and Pisces with several big differences. Scorpio is considered the most intense sign of the zodiac and can be overly sensitive, brooding, mysterious, emotional and sexual. You have heard of Scorpio’s sting if he or she is unhappy and Scorpio is not afraid to use it. Scorpio can suffer from fits of jealousy at times unless they are highly evolved. Even if they are evolved they can still struggle with the green eyed monster. On the other hand, Scorpio can be a loyal friend and trusted companion if you can ever break down their barriers get to know them well enough.

Words that describe Scorpio are brooding, self-contained, secretive, ambitious, deep, dark, determined, loyal, jealous, resentful, stubborn, controlling and transformative. Some Scorpios are evolved and highly enlightened.

Each sign is connected to a planet or planets, and in this case Scorpio is connected to both Mars and Pluto. Mars is considered the planet of action and sex, and sex is something that Scorpio tends to be focused on with a laser like focus. Pluto is the planet of change and transformation or rebirth, and in a lifetime Scorpio can typically reinvent themselves many times. If you are looking to reinvent something; say your makeup, hair, reputation, career choice, or anything else, there will be no time like the Scorpio season. No one likes a comeback better than Scorpio and no one can do a comeback better than Scorpio.

Scorpio is the detective or investigator of the zodiac and turning up facts or unknown information is something that Scorpio can excel at. Scorpio takes little at face value and is always digging and searching for the truth and deeper meaning.

During the Scorpio season we must guard against paranoia, and very little will seem shallow at this time. Scorpio’s best qualities can become their worst qualities when it comes to trust and openness. Trust must be something earned for Scorpio and only after trust has been established can openness become a priority. Once trust is established however, you can have a friend for life, or until you do something to prove you are not worthy of the friendship. If this becomes the case you will be a persona non grata for life.

We all have Scorpio somewhere in our chart even if we were not born under this sign.  Now will be the time to discover, find out and act on what our true desires really are.  The greatest thing Scorpio can teach us is that sometimes we must overcome fearfulness to reach a state of truth and honesty. It is not the superficial feelings and situations that bring us the greatest happiness in life but those with depth and complexity that can bring us the greatest challenge, and in the end the greatest happiness.

 

 

Lunar eclipse Super Moon in Pisces September 17th

 

The September lunar eclipse at 25 degrees of Pisces falls on September 18th. This is the first of our fall pair of eclipses. The rulers of Pisces are Jupiter and Neptune and Pisces rules the12th house of the zodiac which coincides with endings, secrecy, things that are secret and hidden, places of seclusion and prisons.

Neptune is the planet related to dreams and visions, creativity, religion, philosophy, drugs and addictions and lies or misinformation to name a few. Neptune transits can be times that you can soar to the sublime or sink to the lowest depths; it is truly a double edge sword.

Eclipses are like wildcards and can bring good events or negative ones, depending on what it aspects in your personal chart. An eclipse is often dramatic if it aspects a significant point in your own chart, and can present news pertaining to some of life's most significant events. The energy of an eclipse can last for months and in some cases years depending on its strength

Unexpected information frequently comes to light and at this time something may be eclipsed completely out of your life, or into your life. The energy of an eclipse begins in the weeks before the eclipse and lingers for at least a month if not much longer. The energy of an eclipse may be triggered by another planet at that same degree. A solar eclipse is like a super charged New Moon, and a lunar eclipse is like a supercharged full moon and this eclipse is a Super Moon.

Super moons appear closer to the earth and are associated with earth and weather related disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes and other types of natural disasters. Astrologer Richard Noell coined the term ‘Super moon,’ and describes it as ‘a perigee-syzygy, a new or full moon (syzygy) which occurs when the Moon is at 90% or greater of its mean closest approach to Earth (perigee).’

The Pisces Full Moon/eclipse is ruled by Jupiter and Neptune. This moon conjuncts Neptune, the planet of spirituality, creativity, the collective and individual consciousness or unconscious feelings. Neptune is also the planet of lies, illusion, drugs and deception so it is truly a double edged sword.

This eclipse will sextile Uranus which is a positive aspect and prone toward unexpected things happening-for the good! We may decide to look at things differently or find new solutions to old problems. Freedom will be a theme, but it may also seem easier to come by at this time.

The moon also conjuncts Neptune in Pisces. On the upside this is creative and intuitive or even prone toward compassion. On the downside this can create confusion and lethargy. Your perception of things may be skewed, or someone may misrepresent something. Pay attention to details over the next few days and postpone important meetings or decisions for a few days if possible. If not, make sure you understand what is really happening.

Be careful about what you believe or put your faith in at this time if it seems sketchy. You may be prone to self doubt and confusion and have to sift through the facts to keep everything straight.

In the US chart this moon opposes Neptune in the 9^th house and squares Mars. The 9^th house rules courts, laws and foreigners/foreign countries. Mars is in the 7^th house of open enemies. This looks like information that could concern laws and courts along with those considered enemies to the Republic. It also looks like misinformation that could come from abroad from US enemies, and we know for certain this is happening. We could also see water related weather situations at or around this eclipse.

Lastly, it appears that Covid is increasing in certain areas of the country. While I am not predicting a return to pandemic levels, Pisces/Neptune is associated with viruses and the potential exists the spread could increase at this time so use care.

September 1st Pluto enters Capricorn; The Grand Finale

 

Pluto re-enters Capricorn September 1^st, one more time before leaving for Aquarius again November 19th where it will remain in this sign until January of 2044.

When Pluto changes signs, the world changes along with our personal lives since Pluto moves to a different segment of your personal chart. Remember all of the changes in 2008-09? Pluto moved from Sagittarius, an expansive sign, to Capricorn, which can be expansive for some and restrictive for many others as evidenced by the almost immediate banking crisis. During this time some lost almost everything while others profited.

Capricorn can represent great wealth or great privation. At this juncture you can see the mega wealth it has created for some such as Elon Musk. He acquired the greater part of his wealth at the age of 41 when he debuted on Forbes list of billionaires in 2012. According to Inequality.org the wealth of billionaires has increased 88% over the past 4 years. The wealth of average Americans between 2019-22 was up a modest 23%. So, you can see that Pluto/Capricorn has a top-down affect somewhat like ‘trickle down economics.’

 Pluto in Capricorn brought us the 2008 crash referred to as ‘the Great recession,’ Covid, mega companies that exert a great deal of control, various power imbalances, patriarchy, fewer women’s rights, the rise of autocratic groups around the world, hate groups, Donald Trump and the MAGA movement  to name only a few occurrences.

This is not to say everything in Capricorn has been negative because many people have experienced positive times especially if their chart aligns well with Capricorn. There is always the good and the bad, but many people have been deeply challenged in various ways especially those born under Cancer, Capricorn, Libra and Aries and the US is a Cancer country.  Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, and there is a reason Saturn is called the taskmaster.

When Pluto opposed the US Sun at 13 degrees it brought us Donald Trump, who was subsequently twice impeached. The Trump years have brought about more division and hatred in the US than any President in the lifetime of anyone reading this expects perhaps Herbert Hoover and you would have to be approaching 100 years old if you lived through this period. Pluto rules, among other things corruption, dictators, tyrants, villains and unabated power. Pluto is not inherently corrupt, but it is always associated with power. How the power is used is another story depending on the individual. Pluto/Capricorn has also brought geo-political changes in the Middle East and other countries and at the time of this post we are closely watching 2 major wars unfold.

The last time Pluto transited Capricorn was 1762-1778 and we know that period of time was difficult and eventually changed the course of history with the American Revolution. This transit of Pluto has changed the world as well, and as Pluto enters Aquarius we will see just how much our world has changed, and will change again with Pluto in Aquarius.

For the last few years we have been experiencing the US Pluto return (in the US chart) at 27 degrees of Capricorn. Pluto returns can only happen in the chart of a country or a long time entity because it takes Pluto 248 years to orbit the zodiac. It won’t return to this sign until 2272. Pluto in the US chart is about money, power, control and it can represent many different things, but it lies in the US 2^nd house of money/income.

We have experienced the greater part of our Pluto return already and the results will continue to play out for better or worse. Pluto’s re-entrance into Capricorn will coincide with the last of the Pluto return.

It’s interesting the last pass of the Pluto return coincides with the US election. As a result, (partially attributed to Pluto but not entirely) I believe we can expect challenges to the election or elections across the country and the potential for fraud that will likely lie among certain states.  Unfortunately there is also a propensity toward violence on and around Election Day with Mars opposition to Pluto.

In the end, regardless of what this pass of Pluto brings us we are headed toward Aquarius. While Aquarius can be unpredictable at the end of the day we will see huge changes worldwide because Aquarius is about the people, not large corporations, billionaires, corrupt dictators or the Top 1%. It is going to be an interesting transformation and we are all invited to the party this time.

Following are the most significant dates involving the final pass of Pluto in Capricorn;

September 22/23-Venus squares Pluto-This can involve issues with money, scandals and trouble between the sexes and it can be obsessive.

October 13^th/14^th-Mercury squares Pluto-This is indicative of heavy news, obsessions and others trying to push their viewpoints.

October 17^th-Full Moon squares Pluto-This aspect becomes more complex as all aspects at this time must be considered. In the end however, the moon rules women and our emotions and its square to Pluto can be extremely dramatic and reveal information that was previously hidden. It looks pretty wild at this time.

October 21^st- Sun square Pluto-Power struggles, forced changes and total change in some way in some cases.

November 1-7th-Mars opposes Pluto-This is the worst of the transits and prone to upheaval and violence. Pluto rules sex and money as well as power struggles, bullies and corruption to name a few. Caution is needed especially if this aspects your personal chart.

If you were born under the last few degrees of the signs of Cancer, Aries, Libra or Capricorn Pluto will affect you on a personal level. Based on your Sun sign (or if your ascendant is in these degrees-signs you can expect the following.

Cancer-partner/relationship changes

Aries-career change, changes of priorities

Libra-changes in the home, family

Capricorn-personal changes/makeovers

Of course the above is all in a general sense depending on where Pluto lies from the ascendant and other aspects in your personal chart that I cannot be aware of.

Pluto will remain at 29 degrees of Capricorn this time, and this is considered a ‘critical degree.’ If you were born with your Sun sign at 29 degrees you should understand this well, because you have experienced many critical periods in your own lifetime.

When a planet is at 29 degrees is can indicate a crisis. It can also coincide with a feeling you only have so long to achieve something.

The last time Pluto was at 29 degrees of Capricorn was 1777/78. Even if you are not a student of history, you should recognize this was the American Revolution which changed the world. This gives you an understanding to how significant this period really is.

 

 

September 2024; Pluto’s last dance in Capricorn!

 

During September Pluto re-enters Capricorn for the last time,  and we experience the first of two eclipses; this one a lunar eclipse in Pisces.

Mercury travels through Leo, Virgo and Libra. Venus transits through Libra and enters Scorpio, and Mars leaves Gemini for Cancer where it will spend a very long time. The Sun leaves Virgo for Scorpio, marking the start of Fall, and Saturn retrogrades back to the halfway mark in Pisces. This month’s New moon will fall in Virgo.  

As I mentioned in my last newsletter I will be writing about world events for the next few months with so much going on. If you don’t want to read this just skip the first part and go to the transits.

Uranus is a powerful planet in the charts of Donald Trump, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. It is currently at 27 degrees of Taurus and retrograde.  It squares natal Mars in Trumps chart, opposes the Sun in Joe Biden’s chart and squares Saturn (and conjuncts Jupiter) in Harris’s chart. In a nutshell this is a stressful period for all concerned and these are unpredictable times when many unanticipated things can happen at any time with any of them. Change is a certainty, and nothing else is set in stone with this much Uranus in the picture.

Donald Trump

As I predicted earlier, Trump’s lead over Kamala Harris would begin to reverse in August and this is exactly what has happened.

Look for September 6-7^th to be significant to Trump as Mercury squares Uranus for the third and final time setting off the unpredictable Mars-Uranus square in his chart. This aspect was present when an assassin attempted to shoot him in July.

The lunar eclipse in Pisces on the 18^th, will trine his Saturn-Venus conjunction which may bring some form of benefit but it squares his Moon which rules women, and is not productive of success, especially since Mars will conjunct his Mercury over these few days and Venus squares his Saturn as well. Mars-Mercury can be related to some kind of news, agitation and speech. Over the weekend of September 14^th or before, Mars in Cancer will square Neptune, a transit indicative of confusion, money issues and lies and misinformation.

By September 27^th, Uranus retrogrades back to 26 degrees and the retrograde of any planet typically brings out the worse when it is in harsh aspect. Uranus square Mars is typical of upsets, change and unexpected events that do not go as planned, and it will be in an exact square with Trump’s Mars.

Jupiter will reach its final degree before its October retrograde of 21 Gemini. While Jupiter conjunct his Sun may bring some benefit, it opposes his Moon which rules women and it is likely that since Jupiter expands whatever it touches the number of female voters who will oppose him will increase.

Pluto returns to Capricorn and is within orb of his Venus once again (4 degree orb). This aspect is indicative of issues with younger female voters and money. He has been experiencing this transit for several years now.

The transiting North Node opposes Trump’s Neptune through the election. The nodes represent fate and the definition of this aspect relates to allowing energy to spin out of control and in haphazard directions, along with a need to curtail aggressive energy/behavior.

Kamala Harris

Harris has brought about a great deal of excitement among Democratic voters mainly due to her positive Jupiter-Uranus conjunction that will be exact again in November. This month, Uranus is still within orb, but it is also square her Saturn which is a stressful transit. Mercury will set off this transit on September 7^th-8^th, just like it did on July 22-23 when she announced her candidacy.

Saturn trines her Neptune the first week of September which represents a grounded view of things and her natal Neptune falls in her 6^th house of service/work. Over the next several weeks Saturn opposes her Pluto, another stressful aspect, that can be a culmination of efforts that can represent a peak of success or a time it becomes clear the efforts did not succeed. Jupiter however, sextiles her Mars which is a transit of success and expansion so it is likely to be a time of success.

The powerful lunar eclipse will be significant on September 18^th, as it falls in her house of career and sextile her Jupiter, indicative of success and positivity.

In Harris’s chart the North Node falls just past the 11^th house ruling the collective, and coincides with others who are friendly to your interests. 

The September 10^th debate

Since there is no guarantee anything will go as planned, including the first Harris-Trump debate, this analysis is based on the assumption that it will occur on this day.

The Moon is in Sagittarius which represents both the most optimistic of signs as well as the most braggadocious. In Trump’s chart the Moon opposes his Uranus which means  things can be unpredictable either in terms of himself or it can represent an unpredictable woman or both. It does sextile his Jupiter which is some help but doesn’t negate the rest.

The Sun squares Uranus in his chart the day before and is still within orb which relates to changes and unpredictable events. Mercury is in detailed oriented Virgo and makes no aspects in his chart while Mars at 4 degrees of Cancer squares his Neptune. This is associated with lies, confusion, exhaustion and misstatements.

The Sun is opposing Saturn falling within 1 degree of Trump’s Uranus along with Saturn, creating somewhat of an unpredictable outcome leaning toward negative with Mars square to Neptune. Uranus is in his 10^th house of career. On the night of President Biden’s fateful debate with Trump, Mars opposed his Mars which is why he had such a bad night. You might say that Mars (and Mercury) matter.

In Harris’ chart the Moon squares her Venus which is typically not a negative aspect, but rather relaxed. It can however denote bickering. Both Mercury and Mars sextile her Mercury the planet of communication which should go well, and she will speak clearly and with impact. Jupiter sextiles her Mars in her 3^rd house of communication. Based on these aspects I predict Harris will come out ahead in the debate if it occurs.

The lunar eclipse in Pisces September 18^th

The lunar eclipse at 25 degrees of Pisces on September 18th. The rulers of Pisces are Jupiter and Neptune and Pisces rules the12th house of the zodiac which coincides with endings, secrecy, things that are secret and hidden, places of seclusion and prisons.

Neptune is the planet related to dreams and visions, creativity, religion, philosophy, drugs and addictions and lies or misinformation to name a few. Neptune transits can be times that you can soar to the sublime or sink to the lowest depths; it is truly a double edge sword.

When eclipse season approaches things generally tend to escalate on many different levels both on the world stage in our own personal lives. Depending on the eclipse, good things can happen, or it could seem negative and something could end. It all depends on the aspects the eclipse makes, and most of all what it does in your personal chart. Events connected to the eclipse begin before we get there and depending on the strength of the eclipse, events can occur later as well.

Eclipses are like wildcards and some of life’s biggest moments can occur during these times. An eclipse can seem positive or negative, depending on what it is doing in your own personal chart. This eclipse is a solar eclipse, and its companion solar eclipse falls on October 2^nd.

Eclipses always occur in pairs that are opposite each other.

Almost always unexpected information comes to light during an eclipse something may be eclipsed completely out of your life, or into your life.

 In the US chart this moon opposes Neptune in the 9^th house and squares Mars. The 9^th house rules courts, laws and foreigners/foreign countries. Mars is in the 7^th house of open enemies. This looks like information that could concern laws and courts along with those considered enemies of the Republic. It also looks like misinformation that could come from abroad from US enemies. We could also see water related weather situations that could turn extreme.

Pisces is the most intuitive of signs and is associated with dreams, so don’t be surprised if you don’t feel more intuitive or have some vivid dreams around this time.

This sign rules the 12^th house which represents endings, so some things may end at this time, in preparation of new beginnings.

This eclipse will sextile Uranus which is a positive aspect and prone toward unexpected things happening-for the good! We may decide to look at things differently or find new solutions to old problems. Freedom will be a theme, but it may also seem easier to come by at this time.

The moon also conjuncts Neptune in Pisces. On the upside this is creative and intuitive or even prone toward compassion. On the downside this can create confusion and lethargy. Your perception of things may be skewed, or someone may misrepresent something. Pay attention to details over the next few days and postpone important meetings or decisions for a few days if possible. If not, make sure you understand what is really happening.

 Other transits of interest:

September 1^st Uranus turns retrograde until January 30, 2025. The retrograde begins at 27 degrees of Taurus and it will turn direct at 23 degrees. This means all 4 outer planets are retrograde; Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

Uranus is an erratic and unpredictable planet that is associated with sudden and unexpected events as well as cutting edge innovations.  If you are experiencing a Uranus transit personally, Uranus’s stationary retrograde can be a significant period and we will seek innovation and changes within ourselves and our own inner thinking and way of approaching things. We may look to new directions new ways of thinking, or in some cases a totally different path depending on whether or not you feel things in your life are working as they should be. These changes will generally take place on an inner level and focused on the outside world when Uranus reverses course and turns direct again.

On the world stage, Uranus rules aircraft, inventions, coups, explosions and explosive change. We can expect to see many things happening in the world over these few days as Uranus changes course.

Pluto enters Capricorn September 1^st-November 19^th: Last Dance

Pluto re-enters Capricorn one more time before leaving for Aquarius again in November. When Pluto changes signs, the world changes along with our personal lives. Pluto in Capricorn has brought us the 2008 crash referred to as ‘the Great recession,’ Covid, mega companies that exert a great deal of control, various power imbalances, patriarchy, fewer women’s rights, the rise of autocratic groups around the world, hate groups and much more. This is not to say everything in Capricorn has been negative because many people have experienced positive times especially if their chart aligns will with Capricorn. There is always the good and the bad, but many people have been deeply challenged in various ways especially those born under Cancer, Capricorn, Libra and Aries and the US is a Cancer country.  Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the taskmaster.

When Pluto opposed the US Sun at 13 degrees it brought us Donald Trump, who was subsequently twice impeached. The Trump years have brought about more division and hatred in the US than any President in the lifetime of anyone reading this expect perhaps Herbert Hoover and you would have to be approaching 100 years old if you lived through this period. Pluto rules, among other things corruption, dictators, tyrants, villains and power.

The last time Pluto transited Capricorn was 1762-1778 and we know that period of time was difficult and eventually changed the course of history with the American Revolution.

For the last number of years we have been experiencing the US Pluto return at 27 degrees of Capricorn. Pluto returns can only happen in the chart of a country or a long time entity because it takes Pluto 248 years to orbit the zodiac. It won’t return to this sign until 2272. Pluto in the US chart is about money, power, control and it can represent many different things, but it lies in the US 2^nd house of money/income.

We have experienced the greater part of our Pluto return over the past few years and the results will continue to play out for better or worse. It’s interesting the last pass of the Pluto return coincides with the US election. As a result, (partially attributed to Pluto but not entirely) I believe we can expect challenges to the election or elections across the country and the potential for fraud that will likely lie among certain states.  Unfortunately there is also a propensity toward violence on and around Election Day with Mars opposition to Pluto.

In the end, regardless of what this pass of Pluto brings us we are headed toward Aquarius. While Aquarius can be unpredictable at the end of the day we will see huge changes worldwide because Aquarius is about the people, not large corporations, billionaires, corrupt dictators or the Top 1%. It is going to be an interesting transformation and we are all invited to the party this time.

Following are the most significant dates involving the final pass of Pluto in Capricorn;

September 22/23-Venus squares Pluto-This can involve issues with money, scandals and trouble between the sexes and it can be obsessive.

October 13^th/14^th-Mercury squares Pluto-This is indicative of heavy news, obsessions and others trying to push their viewpoints.

October 17^th-Full Moon squares Pluto-This aspect becomes more complex as all aspects at this time must be considered. In the end however, the moon rules women and our emotions and its square to Pluto can be extremely dramatic and reveal information that was previously hidden. It looks pretty wild at this time.

October 21^st- Sun square Pluto-Power struggles, forced changes and total change in some way in some cases.

November 1-7th-Mars opposes Pluto-This is the worst of the transits and prone to upheaval and violence. Pluto rules sex and money as well as power struggles, bullies and corruption to name a few. Caution is needed especially if this aspects your personal chart.

September 3^rd New Moon in Virgo

This moon falls at 11 degrees of the sign that rules the 6^th house of health and work or Virgo. Often on a New Moon like this we begin some new diet or health regime or in some cases visit a Dr. Of course this moon does not mean you will develop a health issue. The 6^th house also rules work, and service to others. Other than it’s conjunction to the Sun this moon forms no aspects.

Mars is square Neptune however and this aspect is tiring, discouraging and indicative of misinformation, confusion, lies and deception as well as addictive disorders if they are already present. This is a poor time to make any important decision or initiate dealings with people you don’t know. It is also indicative of water issues and weather related problems concerning water.

September 4^th, Mars enters Cancer

Mars enters the sign ruled by the moon on this day and we will be dealing with this aspect until April 18^th, due to Mars retrograde on December 6^th. Mars will leave Cancer for Leo on November 4^th and remain in Leo until January 6^th when it retrogrades back into Cancer where it turns direct on February 26^th.

Mars in Cancer brings 4th house issues to the fore that deal with home and family, and basic foundation/security issues. While this may work well for Water signs, and perhaps Earth, it may be hard to handle for Air signs and especially Fire signs. This will be the start of a new 2 year cycle for those born under the sign of Cancer.

Cancer is the most emotional sign of the zodiac and as Mars changes signs you may notice people becoming much more emotional, crabby or melancholy.

With the focus on the home you may do work to improve the home, have family reunions, look for real-estate, take cooking classes, do family genealogy, or other family related activities and these are all good uses of this energy.

Mars is not at home in Cancer and energy does not flow well. It is considered to be at its fall, meaning it loses strength and influence in this placement.

Cancer rules the home and family and the homeland. We will likely see issues arise of national concern and the homeland. Patriotism or perceived patriotism in all of its forms may be more prevalent at this time.

September 6^th, Mercury squares Uranus for the 3^rd and final time. This aspect is prone toward unexpected news personally and in the collective. This is an aspect to use care while driving as many won’t be paying attention and the nature of this aspect is scattered thoughts.

September 7/8th the Sun opposes Saturn-This aspect is tired, draining and discouraging. Some people like to denigrate others on a transit like this, and things can be delayed. Not to worry, this energy will quickly pass.

Mercury enters Virgo September 8^th-26^th

Mercury is considered by astrologers to be ‘at home,’ in this sign so this will be a major energetic switch from Mercury in Leo. Of course Mercury began its transit through Virgo on July 26^th-August 16^th before retrograding back into Leo, so some of the things we began at that will be picked back up.

Mercury is the planetary ruler of both Gemini and Virgo. While Mercury in Gemini is associated with quick responses, intelligence, and communication about a many different ideas, when Mercury is in Virgo communication and thinking is geared more toward facilitating ideas, analyzing information and presenting facts in a straight forward and factual manner.

Gemini may reach out for information of all types and go in different directions but Virgo hones in on what is most important and puts that information to practical use. While both signs rule Mercury, they each have a very different approach and purpose.

Virgo is very discerning and is often considered lazar focused. The downside to Mercury in Virgo is that at times it can be so discerning one can become lost in details, overly critical or picky, and this can be misinterpreted (or not). It is important to remember that while constructive criticism is one thing, Virgo can get caught up in being so overly critical, others are turned off. Most of the time however, Virgo’s true intent is just to get things right.

. Use this time to work on projects that require organization, study, timing and important communication and you should do well. Details should end up being flawless.

September 11^th, Mercury sextiles Mars-a good day for communication and getting many things done.

September 14^th, Venus trines Jupiter-This is one of the most positive aspects we can experience, especially for love, money and socializing.

September 18^th Mercury opposes Saturn-This is prone to tiredness, criticism and slightly negative. Others may be overly critical, or you could experience this as well. This can be a great day for analyzing something and you could change your thoughts on many things.

September 20^th-The Sun opposes Neptune bringing even more Neptunian energy after the Pisces eclipse. Things may seem foggy and this is a bad day for important decisions. All may not be as it seems.

The Sun enters Libra September 22

The Sun’s entrance into Libra for the next month marks the start of fall and the Fall Equinox.  This is the day means night and day are of equal length.

Venus squares Pluto-This aspect is prone toward issues with relationships or money. Obsessions, suspicion, jealousy and issues connected to sex can come to light and if this hits your chart something may be revealed.

Venus enters Scorpio September 22-October 17th

We are leaving behind Venus in Libra which is 'lighter,' and more harmonious, and Libra generally seeks balance and harmony whereas Scorpio is more intense, and can be considered heavier or even obsessive in nature at times. Love is a serious matter to those with Venus in Scorpio, as is money, and Venus rules both along with our values.

No sign is better than another but a planet can be better placed where it operates easily and more smoothly. Venus in Scorpio is considered ‘at its detriment,’ by astrologers which means it doesn’t operate as easily as in does in other signs and the energy can misbehave, so to speak, and so can we!

 Venus in the signs is a matter of love styles. If you were born with a Venus in Scorpio your approach to love will be far different from a Venus in Libra or Cancer or any other sign for that matter.

Venus in Scorpio can attract others with their intensity and a willingness to make commitments. Feelings run deep, but at times they can display jealousy or a desire to dominate others.

Venus in Scorpio can become so intense that at worst some could feel obsessively entangled with someone they may not even know that well. Since Scorpio is water sign feelings and emotions can seem overpowering and this can be difficult for some, especially for Fire and Air signs.

Scorpio is known as the sexiest of the twelve signs and for Scorpio sex is at the top of the list. Scorpio is complex and craves intimacy like air but they are not always open in terms of what they should tell or express to their lover. Scorpio is secretive in nature and can be looking for power over his/her lover or to use sex to manipulate those feelings. Venus in Scorpio will bring intensity and passion to the bedroom. Scorpio considers sex personal, erotic and necessary to emotional survival. Once burned, Venus in Scorpio never forgets, and can spend years dwelling on someone they feel hurt by.

On the other hand Venus in this sign can be a magical and passionate time that you never forget. Loyalty is important to Venus in Scorpio and it is typically reciprocated. Scorpio can have a wonderful ability to heal and regenerate both yourself and others.

September 25^th, Venus opposes Neptune-Love and money come into focus today. Confusion will abound so if something seems too good to be true…you know the rest.

Mercury enters Libra September 26-October 13^th

As Mercury in Libra is prone toward procrastination we may feel this strongly through the sign that can be maddingly indecisive and changeable.

Love and partnerships

 Over the next three weeks our thoughts will turn toward partnerships of all types. Many of us will be thinking of romance as Libra is ruled by Venus and Libra rules the 7^th house of marriage and partners.

 Libra likes to find balance and please others but this energy is known as being changeable. It would not be unusual to hear someone with Mercury in Libra state an opinion, and then do an about turn and say, ‘but then again on the other hand ...’ Libra likes to weigh all options. Since Mercury/Libra has an innate ability to see things from all viewpoints Libra in Mercury can seem indecisive, but most of the time it is a careful consideration of all options and viewpoints.

Communication will take on a friendlier, more congenial tone as opposed to the critical and demanding tone Mercury in Virgo can produce. Libra has an innate sense of fairness, which is how they come by their reputation of being peacemakers.  After all, the symbol for Libra is the scales of justice.

Some words that describe Libra in Mercury are diplomatic, charming, smooth, flirty and sympathetic. Also, indecisive, procrastination, people pleaser and over-intellectualizing.

Since Libra does not like conflict, people will be more prone toward compromise and finding some common value or solution. Libra will do almost anything to avoid conflict or an argument which can create a great deal of confusion in others to the point that Libra energy can sometimes seem passive-aggressive.

Libra is an air sign which means Mercury in this sign has the ability to see the big picture with great clarity. Libra is also a Cardinal sign which means change can occur due to active assertion of ideas or action. During Mercury’s time in Libra we will experience several Cardinal squares when Mercury clashes with Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto. These days will be prone to a great deal of activity or change and personal will or ego may come into play during interaction with others.

Happy Fall and Best Wishes!