” Magpies” painting by Abby Paffrath
Overview
Like last month, our New SolLunar Cycle begins at the tail end of one sign, sidereal Leo, and quickly shifts into Virgo, cosmically helping us initiate and integrate newly hatched creative desires via grounded, steady, discerning actions. The Sun and Moon conjunct the star of Alkes, referred to mythologically as the Cup of Salvation, which means to find what you’ve been looking for or what has been seeking you. The encouraging trine to Uranus in Aries — be experimental, take a risk — adds another note of excitement or shock to the upcoming monthly mix.
Both Leo and Aries are signs of self-determination, taking the lead of your own life path, and being self-centered in a healthy ways. Aligning with your inner light of knowing — self-love — you cannot be controlled or manipulated by other people or forces at work on our planet. This is another month to cultivate your inner strength through essential daily practices so you are more certain you truly value your self-worth and know where your heart is guiding you to be and live.
Four more events bring forward momentum and possibilities in the upcoming four weeks. In a cool move, Mercury in Leo turns direct the day after New Moon on September 15, sacred Autumnal Equinox is on September 23, Venus in Cancer completes her retrograde shadow period on October 7 and Pluto turns direct on October 10.
People experience the transits of planets at different times depending on their sensitivity and life events. When reading my daily entries, remember that the influence of each aspect is like a wave: it crescendos a day or two, sometimes a week, before it happens, crests on the day it is exact, then dissipates over the following days. That’s why it can be helpful to read through my full post initially, then check in again on a more daily basis.
Thank you, Abby Paffrath, for allowing me to highlight your delightful artwork and the magical way you see the world. Abby also has many options for her wearable art so click this link to see more.
TWO NOTES: I am sharing information on an exciting event happening here in the Tetons similar to the one I presented and participated in last year organized by the magnificent and organized Sita Daavettila. This year it is called CASCADE and will take place on the Wyoming side of the Grand Tetons on October 20 – 22 so please look at the link for all the details which are still coming together. Sita writes: “CASCADE is a visionary gathering of inspirational music, personal healing, and bounteous teachings during a beautiful fall weekend in Jackson Hole. This of-the-people and for-the-people event is an opportunity to be a part of a gathering of thriving community that is developing. It is an invitation to a deeper level self-discovery, and most of all, an epiphany of what we are capable of creating when we gather together in a CASCADE of light.” Come join us!
I am offering my Fall Equinox DISCOUNTS until the end of September of $20 off all my readings/offerings and importantly for back-to-school gifts for young people: Child Map (Newborn-9 yrs old), AdolEssence Map (10-18 yrs old) or the Full Natal Map for young adults. I can do these readings for the young person’s caregivers or adjust the reading to make it age-appropriate for the young one to listen to. Thanks for considering gift readings for the upcoming holidays! Much appreciated.
Sidereal Astrology Mentoring and Readings
My posts are based on the true astronomical alignments of the planets with the constellations, also referred to as the sidereal zodiac. I use the phases of the Moon as the scaffold for my posts because the Moon functions like an energetic portal mediating between the heavens and our wondrous Earth. My entries are based on the aspects occurring each week as they crescendo, crest and dissipate over the course of their influence. As you work with and within the natural flow of time and the supportive cosmic energies that each unique SolLunar Cycle brings, life can flow with more ease, grace and understanding.
I delight in mentoring students—individually, with families or groups, and via workshops and conferences—who want to learn more about how to use sidereal astrology as a helpful tool for insight and awakening. Consider booking a mini-reading with me for $44 or $88, the numbers of living your Mastery on Earth. In these short readings, I discuss key personal transits that are happening for you in 2022 and beyond. Send me an email if you are interested in those options, or a full Natal Map, Update, Relationship Map, Young Adult or Child’s Map. Thank you!
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New SolLunar Cycle in sidereal Leo
At the New Moon, you are sprouting like a seed with new creative inspiration. Receive your unique insights by sitting in meditation or just be open to new possibilities arising within you from the sea of infinite creation.
New SolLunar Cycle in sidereal Leo: Sun/Moon conjunction in Leo trine Uranus in Aries: Thu September 14 7:39 pm MDT
Like last month, our New SolLunar Cycle begins at the tail end of one sign, sidereal Leo, and quickly shifts into Virgo, cosmically helping us initiate and integrate newly hatched creative desires via grounded, steady, discerning actions. The Sun and Moon conjunct the star of Alkes, referred to mythologically as the Cup of Salvation, which means to find what you’ve been looking for or what has been seeking you. The encouraging trine to Uranus in Aries — be experimental, take a risk — adds another note of excitement or shock to the upcoming monthly mix.
Both Leo and Aries are signs of self-determination, taking the lead of your own life path, and being self-centered in a healthy ways. Aligning with your own inner light of knowing — self-love — you cannot be controlled or manipulated by other people or forces at work on our planet. This is another month to cultivate your inner strength through essential daily practices so you are more certain you truly value your self-worth and know where your heart is guiding you to be and live.
Mercury in Leo turns direct: Fri September 15
During the past three weeks while Mercury in Leo was in retrograde, maybe you dilly-dallied about tasks you were avoiding or maybe you actually cleared your decks. Both behaviors are often ways Mercury retrograde can manifest. This turning today brings fresh forward momentum to our lives. When the planet of speaking your mind, Mercury, is aligned with the forceful star of Alioth, known for its fiery and honest self-expression, have more confidence in letting people know what you know and think without being domineering.
Juno/Venus in Cancer square Jupiter in Aries: Fri September 15 – Sat September 16
The ongoing several-days conjunction of Venus and Juno in sidereal Cancer is bringing options for deep affection in all kinds of relationships in lovely and bonding ways. With the creative square to expansive Jupiter, partners —Juno — are working out the details of contracts and financial negotiations. Aries likes to take charge, not always considering other’s feelings while Cancer desires security and has a concern for all members of one’s tribe. This tension can create a push-pull in relationships.
Sun in Virgo opposite Neptune in Pisces: Tue September 19
This annual opposition can bring clarity to confusing situations since Virgo is good at analyzing what is happening in the invisible intuitive realms of Neptune. Also, Pisces brings a softening to too much judgment or over-thinking which Virgo is known for. Focus on next steps involving your creative projects, and this is especially true for poets and writers.
Mars in Virgo quincunx Jupiter in Aries: Tue September 19
There’s an inherent tension in this aspect, possibly leading to conflicts or the need to change plans due to challenges or adversity. You may experience inner tension or anxiety so explore your feelings and seek help to clear what might be the cause of that unease. New options can appear as you pay attention to clues coming to you from the Universe.
Sun in Virgo trine Pluto in Capricorn: Wed September 20
This muscular, focused and loves-to-work aspect helps you get things accomplished today. Earth signs rule the health of our bodies and appreciation for our earthly environments. Harvest the garden, take a long hike and feel the power of your endurance.
Lunar Highlights
Moon/Mars conjunction in Virgo: Sat September 16
This aspect is focused on work or health. Recreation can be more goal-oriented versus just relaxing. Take action regarding something you are intuiting.
Moon/South Node/Ceres conjunction in Libra: Sun September 17
You might be drawn to release things from your past, like gifting nice hand-me-downs to a friend. Reconnect with an acquaintance or colleague as the South Node often guides us to revisit our past.
Moon in Libra opposite Uranus/Jupiter in Aries: Tue September 19
Libra seeks harmony, balance and beauty to our world with an innate caring for others. Aries brings strong inner conviction and a sense of self-centeredness or selfishness. The opposition honors both ways of being in the world but can create tensions when trying to make decisions.
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First Quarter Moon
At the First Quarter Moon, you are called to action. The need to move forward with your recent insights can come via making a conscious choice or by challenging circumstances that require you make a move.
First Quarter Moon: Sun in Virgo square Moon in Sagittarius: Fri September 22
When the Moon cycles through Sagittarius each month for two and a half days, we tend to feel more adventurous, honest, optimistic. Delightfully today, this energy is part of our take-action First Quarter Moon helping us overcome the need for things to be perfect — Virgo — before we act or take a leap of faith.
Autumnal Equinox: Sat September 23 12:50 am MDT
May you celebrate this holy day with gratitude for the shifting, subtle autumn light, nudging us toward harvesting and completing things imagined earlier this year. Take contemplative time to appreciate the many gifts life brought to you that helped you move through the challenges of this year. Honor both the shadow and light of living on Earth, today, momentarily, in equal balance.
Mars in Virgo opposite Chiron in Pisces: Sun September 24
This is good timing for me: I am attending a qi gong, restorative yoga, sound bath with my amazing young friends Kari and Jordan Potter at Greenhouse Yoga and Healing Arts, the perfect kind of activity for this aspect! Seek out some relaxing, restorative places to be, book a session of self-care, or connect with people who are nurturing and healing to you.
Mercury in Leo trine Jupiter in Aries: Mon September 25
This creates a positive mind-set and outlook given the nature of the fire signs of Leo and Aries which light the path to what’s next. Expand what you thought was possible in a limited sense and imagine more expansive options for yourself.
Venus/Juno conjunction in Cancer: Wed September 27
This aspect has been with us for a many days. As I wrote above, the ongoing several-days conjunction of Venus and Juno in sidereal Cancer is bringing options for deep affection in all kinds of relationships in lovely and bonding ways. The exact conjunction today can mark a heartfelt beginning regarding alliances you have been considering. Spend time with your special people today.
Lunar Highlights
Moon in Libra square Venus/Juno in Cancer: Mon September 25
Tend to your key relationships today, opening up about challenges you might be facing, appreciating the supportive ways you are there for one another.
Moon/Saturn conjunction in Aquarius: Tue September 26
Realistic, committed Saturn aligns with the emotional Moon in friendship Aquarius. It helps you connect with others to accomplish shared projects, organize an intention circle with others, commit to community activism.
Full Moon in sidereal Pisces/Virgo
The Full Moon is the birth point of the current SolLunar Cycle. This can be a time of celebration or crisis, depending on your life circumstance. Feel the joy and relax into new discoveries and directions.
Full Moon in sidereal Pisces/Virgo: Moon in Pisces opposite Sun/Pallas Athene in Virgo Fri September 29 3:57 am MDT
With our Full Moon happening in sidereal Pisces/Virgo — signs of health and healing, body and spirit — profound shifts in perspective and life circumstance are opening. As both Sun and Pallas Athene are aligned with the star of Zaniah, which brings exceptional purity and discernment, this is an excellent time for planning, strategizing, and discarding what no longer serves your highest good. Meditate within this beneficial portal. A few questions might be how may I serve others in a way that also serves my higher purpose and joy, how might I let go of holding on too tightly to the reins of my life and allow the Great Mystery to guide me in the flow of life? And remember the Full Moon energy begins to crescendo two days prior to the Full Moon and dissolves two days afterward.
Venus in Cancer square Uranus in Aries: Fri September 29
Breakthroughs, breakdowns or breakups are possible when startling Uranus squares Venus, ruler of love, wealth, values, and heart desires. What is trying to be born is a greater vitality going forward which sometimes requires discarding aspects of our past — Cancer.
Mercury in Leo trine Uranus in Aries: Sat September 30
Though not super-focused, this trine brings bright mental creativity and inventive solutions to issues. You may decide to upgrade your devices, cars, appliances.
Sun/Pallas Athene conjunction in Virgo: Sun October 1
This annual alignment brings clarity and focus, is great for planning, doing puzzles, organizing, even designing a class or curriculum. Trust your own ideas and intuitions over the advice of others.
Mars in Virgo sextile Juno in Cancer: Sun October 1
This harmonious aspect is good for working on home projects — Cancer — figuring out action steps — Mars. — to help people you know and care for. Focus on the health of your family, including your pets needs. Cook a meal together.
Mercury in Virgo opposite Neptune in Pisces: Mon October 2
This paradoxical, mind-opening aspect helps us discern what is really going on versus believing fantasy or illusion. That can be a fine line at times. Observe how your mind works, examining belief systems that may hold you back from knowing that miracles and magic are very real, just like science is, two different ways of viewing and understanding how our phenomenal world works.
Mars/South Node conjunction in Virgo: Wed October 4
Karmic completions are at hand. This rare alignment most likely will bring both an opening and closing of doors on life experience. Mars pushes us to take action on things we’ve been considering for quite some time as it crosses the South Node which symbolizes our past, even past lives. You may finish up certain health practices and try a new protocol. Evolution is the key to health.
Venus in Leo yod with Pluto in Capricorn/Neptune in Pisces: Thu October 5
This important aspect coincides with the completion of the shadow period of the recent Venus retrograde cycle this summer. Yods encourage us to build on the strength of our talents and step into a new way of expressing those gifts. This one ties our personal heart desires — Leo — with planets of our collective evolution — Neptune and Pluto. Know yourself, be yourself, as that’s what the world needs and how the world will heal and shift.
Lunar Highlights
Moon/North Node conjunction in Aries: Sat September 30
Aries can be impatient and impulsive but also extraordinarily courageous. This aspect pushes to dive into the new and the next.
Moon/Jupiter conjunction in Aries: Sun October 1
This monthly portal of exaggerated or enthusiastic behavior arrives again, amplifying whatever emotions you are currently nurturing be they highs and lows, hot or cold or feeling super-balanced.
Moon/Uranus conjunction in Aries: Mon October 2
This can bring a change of plans to your Monday or a desire to be unscheduled and spontaneous.
Last Quarter Moon
With the Last Quarter Moon, you release what has been and simultaneously prepare for what will be as new desires perpetually arise in the next SolLunar Cycle.
Last Quarter Moon: Moon in Gemini square Sun in Virgo: Fri October 6
Gemini likes to communicate in myriad forms and is a natural multi-tasker. This energy is busy, productive, curious, collaborative. Reach out beyond your reserved self and talk to all kinds of people who are of interest to you. Brainstorm with others.
Sun in Virgo quincunx Jupiter in Aries: Sat October 7
Figure out a plan for how you can take your newfound inspiration of self-expression to the next level. Who is your audience, how do you want to present yourself and using what available media tools given the bountiful options there are? Switch up your therapy helpers, trainers or try different dietary options.
Mars in Libra square Pluto in Capricorn: Sun October 8
This willful, possibly conflictual square, can feel harsh, brutally honest, or very driven to succeed and conquer. Great for extraordinary athletic feats.
Venus in Leo opposite Saturn in Aquarius: Mon October 9
This can lead to people committing or ending things. Focus on your art or finances if need be. You might have a serious conversation with a child or with a group of friends.
Pluto in Capricorn turns direct: Tue October 10
This annual turning brings a major shift in tone but not necessarily overnight given the slow, slow pace of Pluto’s transit. Rumblings can be felt within or experienced in the outer world like earthquakes. This also supports expressing your power in authentic, healthy ways. Feel your will to succeed in all you hope to achieve. I love Pluto.
Sun in Virgo opposite Chiron in Pisces: Tue October 10
Chiron aspects create both magical moments or healing crises which ultimately help us become healthier. It’s a good day to refine your choices on every level in terms of what you need now and leads to healing conversations and solutions for care for beloveds.
Mercury/Pallas Athene conjunction in Virgo: Thu October 12
What a gift this is for focused intellectual activity, planning, and helps us clearly discern what direction to go next. You puzzle players get it right and done fast today!
Lunar Highlights
Moon in Cancer square Mars in Libra opposite Pluto in Capricorn: Sat October 7
This can create tension in the home, bickering about how to do something. Dive in and get projects done.
Moon/Juno/Venus conjunction in Leo: Mon October 9 – Tue October 10
This is a nurturing portal for romance, if you have some of that in your life, or for valuing all the love that surrounds you. It merges what we need and what want into a one unified desire of intention.
Moon in Leo trine Jupiter/Uranus in Aries: Wed October 11 – Thu October 12
This is a lovely way to finish up our current Cycle with its joy, playfulness, optimism, dynamic energy. Enjoy!
Blessed New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse ~ Sat October 14
Exact at 10:28 am MDT in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
RESOURCES FOR PERSONAL AND PLANETARY WELL-BEING
ENDEAVORS TO NURTURE
AMANZI:WatertoSchools
My dear friend, Julia Heemstra, has launched her cutting-edge humanitarian organization, AMANZI:WatertoSchools bringing water and opportunities to the schools in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, her childhood home where she grew up. Julia is one of the most focused, passionate, optimistic beings I know, as an elite athlete, as a bringer of wellness and mindfulness to all ages, and now with her collaborative organization, Julia continues to expand her lifelong commitment to humanitarian service.
PLANT BASED DIET
The reality and urgency of our current planetary crises is real, as our youngest citizens know in their bones. Please educate yourself about how plant-based eating is a central component in how you can help personally restore ecological balance as well as create greater health and vitality for you and your beloveds.
The Game Changers: This inspiring movie and storytelling about vegan super-athletes and warriors educates us about the many benefits of a vegan diet and addresses the ‘meat protein myth’.
COWSPIRACY, What the Health and now SEASPIRACY are must-see movies for all humans who care about personal health, animal well-being, social justice, climate change, the health of our Earth. Become educated about the important information shared by these courageous and visionary filmmakers and activists and considering eating mostly plant-based, if not becoming fully vegan in your consumer choices.
30 Day Vegan Challenge by Collen Patrick-Goudreau
JIN SHIN JYUTSU
Health is in your Hands. Here’s a helpful tool to help you maintain health, calm, balance during these stressful but extraordinary times. I am a proponent of Jin Shin Jyutsu and have been a practitioner since 1983. This beautiful, easy-to-use book and card set teaches you the ancient Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, the Art of Self Healing. JSJ’s premise is that by applying the jumper-cable of your hands to various points on the body, you can clear your own stress on a daily basis, freeing up stuck energy that leads to patterns of dis-ease, while activating the renewed flow of qi and vigor on all levels, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. Explore JSJ and teach yourself and those you love this simple tool for centering and radiant vitality.
