Planetary Cycles
Sun Signs For September 2006
Sun in Virgo brings harvest of all that has been recently cultivated
The sun entered the mutable, earth sign of Virgo on August 22, followed the next day by a new moon in Virgo. Coming just after the outgoing, dynamic and creative pulse of Leo, Virgo casts an insightful, analytical eye over all we have created in the previous month, discarding anything it deems frivolous or cumbersome, and refining all that is deemed valuable and useful. Symbolized by the virgin holding the bundle of wheat, Virgo represents the harvest of all that has been cultivated in the past cycle.
Virgo's gift of critical perception helps us refine our lives
People born with the sun, moon, or rising sign in Virgo have the gift of intellectual brilliance. If they avoid expressing the pitfalls of their sign, nervousness, paranoia, and negative criticism, they can become some of the most valued members of society. Virgo's can always see what needs to be improved, and if they use their talent wisely, can bring much needed refinement to any endeavor. Endowed with the gift of critical perception, Virgo uses its practical, analytical vision to find and develop excellence.
Dynamic planetary aspects become a catalyst for change
During the last few days of August and through the first week of September, Mars in Virgo forms dynamic aspects that become a catalyst for vital change. Mars, representing the drive that moves us to action, joins the moon's nodal axis, which guides us along in our higher purpose, and they both form a square (right angle) to the planet of transformation, Pluto. This combustible trio leads us to create dynamic changes in the way we express our talents and earn a living. Pluto in Sagittarius inspires us to search for the higher purpose to all of our actions, catalyzing Mars in analytical Virgo to make changes and bring improvements that will serve the development and expression of our spiritual life-purpose.
Lunar eclipse in Pisces brings changes that alter our consciousness
On September 7, we have a lunar eclipse at the full moon in Pisces, opposite the sun in Virgo. Eclipses bring highly significant changes that affect our lives in ways that help us to shape our destinies. The moon in Pisces, together with the revolutionary planet Uranus lights the way for us to see clearly the changes our soul longs to bring into the form and expression of our daily lives. We will each need to decide what this means in terms of our individual choices of work that we exchange in the world. With this eclipse, we are each being given the opportunity to up-level our intentions and begin to communicate and conduct business in an entirely new way that honors the essential win-win paradigm, authentically expresses our spirit, and fosters peace.
Solar eclipse brings guidance for shaping our future
As the sun moves to the last day of Virgo on September 22, we have a solar eclipse at the new moon in Virgo. Solar eclipses bring changes at the deepest level of our being, including shifts in perception, philosophy, or life-purpose. For those who have the courage to look deeply into the intensions that have determined the course of their lives so far, this eclipse can be a catalyst for a deep internal change that alters the course of our future. We now have the potential of accessing clear vision and enlightened intuitive guidance for creating the life we have always longed to live, but it is up to us to make the choices and take the actions.
Autumnal equinox stabilizes energy for new creation
The Autumnal Equinox occurs on September 22 as the sun enters Libra, the sign of balance. A cardinal air sign, Libra seeks harmony, fairness and balance in all interactions. Following the energy of two powerful eclipses, the sun in Libra helps us to stabilize the influence of these energies as we seek to find new balance that integrates our recent changes of consciousness and the consequent new life-choices. What may emerge for each of us is clearer intuition and a greater lightness of being. We are, after all, intended to live in joyful co-creation.
Aries - Your keyword for this month is listen. Positive changes can be made this month, provided you tune in to your inner spiritual guidance. Realization dawns as an existential epiphany is being orchestrated for you, radically changing your beliefs about life, spirituality, and your purpose. Listen, and follow the voice of truth within you, and you will know which choices to make and what actions to take.
Taurus - September's eclipses bring changes in your long-term goals, following a major shift in your values, which has been precipitated by current financial realities and mutual decisions made with your partners. As you tune in to the creative pulse within you, new realizations dawn, helping you to see how you can orchestrate this new direction in life, while doing what your soul has always longed to express in the world.
Gemini - Career changes that have been brewing for some time loom large on the horizon this month as two powerful eclipses serve to shift your focus, helping you to align with a new direction. Pressure builds in your primary relationships, bringing radical shifts that will either support the longevity of the relationship or lead to a break down in the current form of your relationship. Whatever the outcome, following your highest truth will always lead you to the right people, circumstances and opportunities. Trust your inner knowing.
Cancer - The lunar eclipse in Pisces brings spiritual realizations and existential shifts of your reality that precipitate changes in the way you live your daily life. Because this month's eclipses bring such a deep transformation that affects every significant area of your life, you are guided to re-pattern your entire approach to life. The re-patterning then brings changes in the way you communicate with others, as well as changes in your daily habits and routines.
Leo -Get out of your own way, dear Leo; your creative heart longs to fully express the magnificence of your being. Let go of trying to monitor and control your experience, and trust your inner voice of truth. This month's eclipses bring surprising changes that impact your financial health and require creative solutions made in partnership with others; you know perfectly well what not to do with a gift horse*. Your diligence and self-discipline is rewarded with well-deserved recognition.
Virgo - The lunar eclipse in your sign puts the focus on you. This month, use your wonderful analytical skills to take a deep look at your own life. Are you happy and fulfilled? If not, what changes will you make to ensure a more fulfilling life? Involve partners in your decision-making, but do not be overly influenced by their desires; get creative together to find a balanced solution. Pluto, the planet of deep transformation, is working with you to catalyze realizations, but you must be the one to take decisive action.
Libra-This month's eclipses catalyze changes in your work life that can range from complete transformation of your entire career direction, to simply making significant changes that effect your daily routines. Either way, you are revamping your work life to suit the new life style you have chosen. To accommodate and support your new direction, you will benefit from changing your eating, relaxation, and exercise habits. Choose new routines that promote your vitality and spiritual well being.
Scorpio- A powerful creative surge catapults you into a new direction this month. The two eclipses stimulate creativity that easily finds expression and is well received. You have been striving to resolve the dichotomy you feel between your dedication to spiritual awakening and personal transformation and your desire to create physical and financial stability. This month, that resolution finds you. As you learn to use your will in positive ways to create transformation in the lives of others, your life naturally improves and transforms.
Sagittarius - Long awaited big changes in your career or business arrive this month as the result of many months (and years) of clear intentions and preparation. Adjustments in your home and family life will be necessary to accommodate your new intention to be out in the world in a much bigger way. Recent clarity about your spiritual and philosophical beliefs helps you to know clearly where you stand on the most important issues facing the world today and in your personal life. Financial flow naturally increases as a result of your new clarity and direction.
Capricorn—September's eclipses bring powerful shifts in your philosophical and spiritual beliefs. You experience healing of old emotional and psychological patterns that have limited your success in the past, freeing you to create with passion and alignment to your higher purpose. New people, new group affiliations, as well as old acquaintances appear in your life to help pave the road to reaching your newly inspired long-term goals.
Aquarius - The lunar eclipse on September 7 stimulates changes with partners in terms of mutually arranged financial structures or agreements, and also has the potential to help you transform the energy exchange in your intimate relationships. The solar eclipse on September 22 opens the gateway to a more abundant financial flow as a direct result of your own intensions and actions in expanding your career. Creating harmony and balance in your relationships brings a greater sense of peace and well being to your life.
Pisces– Radical changes in your most significant relationships occur this month as you find a new sense of self-love and greater appreciation for your own talents, strengths, and innate qualities. Intimate partners as well as business partners and close associates must make adjustments in their way of relating to you as your increased self-esteem will no longer tolerate anything less than total respect. Many months of work on improving your health and daily routines has led you to a greater appreciation of your own talents and abilities, while opening the doorways to higher knowledge and spiritual realization.
*For our beloved international readers, an “Americanism,” roughly translated to: when you are given a gift, simply accept it without inspection.
Carolina Eastwood provides in-depth personal astrology readings that open the doorway to fulfilling your life-purpose. Offices in Solana Beach and Poway. www.earthstarconsulting.com. or: Phone: 858/259-1590
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