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SEPTEMBER 2005 by Bob Mulligan

Traditionally, September is our transition time from late summer to fall; a time when we work on our own deficiencies and then relate to others. We enter September this year with an emphasis on relating. The primary form of connecting with people is through good communication. Honestly revealing your thoughts to others is a recurring theme all month. On the 1st, Venus (Goddess of Love) and Jupiter (Lord of Expansion) conjunct in Libra (Sign of Relating). Also, Pluto (our shadow side), which has been retrograde all summer, turns direct, signaling our primitive expectations are becoming more conscious.

Hard work and industrious self-analysis will not get us where we need to go this year. We can engineer a better life for ourselves now only by concentrating on the quality of our connections with others. With Saturn (Lord of Karma) fully established in Leo (Sign of the ego) now, we are having to be more diligent in correcting our own behavior in order to gain the benefits of the forward thrust of the new opportunities that approach us now through other people.

This is a fantastic month. Lots of pent-up joy bubbles to the surface and we all get along better than we have for many of moons. Still, Mars (Lord of Desire) is stuck in Taurus, which is the slowest sign in the zodiac. Immediate gratification can elude us if we get in too big of a hurry. Be willing to work with the pace of everyone else’s timetable and you will find the month more productive.

The New Moon is on the 3rd at 2:45 pm EDT in Virgo. Progress is steady even if slow over the new two weeks. Start projects at the time of the New Moon with a short meditation. This clarifies your expectations and integrates your energy into the world culture in a healthy manner. Personal projects and spiritual quests are more productive on this New Moon than trying to effect sweeping changes in the outer world. The energy present right now is beautiful but needs to be correctly channeled.

The Full Moon on the 17th at 10:01 pm EDT is in Virgo/Pisces. There is confusion now and it is easy to lose sight of what has been completed. An underlying nervousness points to a pattern of mental energy reaching a climax at this moment. The Sun and Mercury are reaching a Superior Conjunction now. We are having a mid-course correction in the mental cycle, which started on August 5th, with the retrograde Conjunction of Mercury and the Sun. With the planets and signs involved now, we are facing the fact that our actions and values are at odds with each other. It is time to clarify how much we are allowing others into our lives and how much we rely on others to complete our own tasks. The heart of the month is revealed through our connections with people at this time.

Ending, starting, and deepening our involvement with others is the key to the period September 1st to the 4th. We are changing our focus during this time. See if there isn’t an easier way to get to your stated goals during this period.

From the 5th to the 11th we are happiest if we focus on the intensely practical. Change seems inevitable and we are confronted with a series of important decisions. Saturn and Pluto make a Sesquiquadrate and Venus goes into Scorpio. This may be a time for conversations and contract negotiations.

Stay calm during the third week from the 12th to the 18th. Focus on the positive and be realistic as to what can be accomplished during this time. We are all working under pressure but it is a time of completion. Consider revising your goals in the moment so that they are realizable, this is the way we work under pressure.

During the fourth week , the 19th to the 25th, we find ourselves wandering, trying to take care of many things all at once. As we reach the Equinox, equal hours of daylight and darkness, we are caught between the needs of our personal lives and the things that we would like to see change in the larger picture. We want to get back to business as usual but, there is an unfolding story in the news that pulls us toward seeing that there are many secrets needing to come to light. This unfolds dramatically during the next three months.

The last part of the month – from September 26th to the 30th, we quiet down and stitch together the various components of the month. We are preparing for big events, including two eclipses, next month.

1st – Thursday – Mercury Parallel Mars, Venus Conjunct Jupiter – We are running in all directions at once. Enjoy the good spirited offerings that others bring now. Feelings of fellowship can be overpowering. This is a great time to get together with friends. Be pleasant but avoid a showdown. The good feelings can turn to stubborn resistance if you push too hard for practical results.

2nd – Friday – Pluto turns direct, Sun Contra-parallel Venus – Mixed messages abound. There is much good will floating around, but be careful that you understand what is going on before you jump to conclusions.

3rd – Saturday – New Moon at 2:45 pm EDT at 11 degrees Virgo – If you want to use this day correctly, slow down, meditate, and get into the rhythm of life around you. It is easy to feel that you have to achieve the impossible. Relax.

4th – Sunday – Venus Sextile Pluto, Mercury enters Virgo – An astounding harmony aids us to make some quick and necessary decisions. Let your adventuresome nature emerge. New meaning comes to everyday tasks. Apply your mind to short term, achievable goals.

5th – Monday – Venus Parallel Uranus, Sun Contra-parallel Jupiter, Venus Sesquiquadrate Uranus - Strategic relationships change as the balance of power seems to shift around us. We are in a hurry. Sudden love fixations and romantic feelings can show us that it is time to change some aspect of our lives.

6th – Tuesday – Exuberance and good feelings multiple; go through the day with the spirit of adventure.

7th – Wednesday – Mercury Semi-square Jupiter, Sun Quincunx Neptune – Be careful. Today has many illusions. Pay attention to your close relationships, your health, and prior promises. Feelings are running high and words are taken seriously. Be sure you mean what you say.

8th – Thursday - Mercury Semi-sextile Saturn, Mercury Contra-parallel Venus – Restating your intentions can be a good way of getting clarity with those around you. This can be a good day for signing important contracts. Negotiations reach a critical phase of development.

9th – Friday – Mercury Opposite Uranus, Saturn Sesquiquadrate Pluto – Whispers of the past can invoke fears and subtle insecurities easily surface and muddy up the content of your contacts with people. Postpone important decisions unless you are absolutely sure that what is on the table is what you want.

10th – Saturday – Mercury Contra-parallel Uranus – Right now past confusion can suddenly end. Stand up and ask for what you really want.

11th – Sunday – Mars Contra-parallel Pluto, Venus enters Scorpio – Feelings are running at the extreme today. Fits break out over nothing and misunderstandings occur for no apparent reason. Tread lightly and be willing to move to the center on important issues.

12th – Monday – Mars Quincunx Jupiter, Mercury Quincunx Neptune, then Contra-parallels Jupiter – The logic of our lives is up for reevaluation. Getting practical results from current circumstances can be tedious.

13th – Tuesday – Sun Semi-sextile Jupiter, Sun Trine Mars, Mercury Semi-square Venus – It is the time to act. Move forward on every front. You can achieve practical results, and feel good in the process.

14th – Wednesday – Sun Square Pluto, Sun Semi-square Saturn – Today is pleasant if you can overcome fears and refocus your own insecurities and anger. Make accommodations for those less fortunate than you.

15th – Thursday – Mercury Semi-sextile Jupiter, Mercury Trine Mars – Thought and action go together nicely. You make real progress as long as you say what you are going to do and you do what you say.

16th – Friday – Mercury Square Pluto, Mercury Semi-square Saturn – We have some mid-course corrections. Ideas are tested and we become stronger for having to stand up for what we believe.

17th – Saturday – Mars Quincunx Pluto, Venus Semi-square Pluto, then the Full Moon, Sun Conjunct Mercury, Jupiter Sextile Pluto – Old habits are reexamined and values are put to the test of practical application. Meditate and it will help the world and help you feel more connected to the cycle of current events.

18th – Sunday - Venus Square Saturn, Trines Uranus, then Parallels Pluto – Overcome fears of inadequacy and bond with your higher ideal. You can have very good opportunity to cross into a new form of perception today.

19th – Monday – Venus Contra-parallel Mars – Stress and sexual tension can be closely aligned with each other today. Are you dissatisfied with your life? Quick, minor adjustments in your day can make everything much smoother.

20th – Tuesday – Mercury enters Libra, then Sesquiquadrates Neptune – Communicate your true feelings and focus on your highest ideals. Others can and will help you, but you have to reveal your thoughts.

21st – Wednesday – Venus Parallel Neptune, Saturn Quincunx Uranus, Sun Parallel Mercury, Mars Quincunx Jupiter – Creativity is abounding, but can you touch into it? Open your eyes and be unafraid to take a new path. A new vision of life is meaningless if you can’t make it practical. Let your inventive spirit merge with your responsibilities.

22nd – Thursday – Sun Contra-parallel Mercury, Sun Enter Libra, Sun Sesquiquadrate Neptune, Jupiter Sesquiquadrate Uranus – Step into a new attitude today. Try something new. People are pleasant. Get involved with others that you do not ordinarily talk with; you will learn some new fact about life.

23rd – Friday – You will find others are approachable now. Working with groups can be fun and rewarding. Take some time off to enjoy your life.

24th – Saturday – Venus Square Neptune, Mercury Quincunx Uranus – It is hard to let go of the past. You may feel clumsy when trying to convey your thoughts. Still, you need others help so you will need to keep communicating.

25th – Sunday –Mercury Sesquiquadrate Mars, Mercury Sextile Saturn – Two different distinct things are going on today. One, we are in a hurry to get results, this can make us abrupt with people and we might find ourselves being less tolerant of other’s slowness. Two, we are planning for some big event in the future. Quick results are not in the cards right now. Time spent planning is very beneficial.

26th – Monday – Venus Contra-parallel Saturn –Don’t let fear of rejection put you in the closet. Tell people what is really on your mind.

27th – Tuesday – We are trying to explore different options now. We may feel an impasse coming to us. Be careful that you take the time to listen to everyone important in your life today.

28th – Wednesday – Slow down and avoid acting too quickly on anything important. It is hard to see truly what is going on right, now.

29th – Thursday – Mercury Trine Neptune - The price of compromise may be too great. Stick to your intentions. Articulate your highest ideals; others will respond favorably to your honesty.

30th – Friday – Sun Quincunx Uranus, Venus Semi-sextile Pluto – This is the time to let your feelings show. Be aware that others will notice, so be sure you are sharing what you want others to see.

Bob Mulligan is available for personal appointments, astrology classes, and astrological material. Call him at 239-261-2840 or e-mail him at bobmulliga@aol.com

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