September opens with the Sun and Mercury conjunct in gentle Virgo. The mind is now focused on manifestation. On Monday the 4^th Pluto returns to direct motion allowing those with planets at 24 degrees of the mutable signs (Gemini Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) to finally release and begin the process of moving forward. September 7^th brings us the Full Moon eclipse at 12:52 pm. Uranus' close link to the Moon will shake up what would normally be pragmatic lunar eclipse energy. As at the prior Full Moon, altruistic endeavors are favored. A Lunar eclipse can only occur at the time of the Full Moon when the Earth comes between the Sun and Moon casting a shadow on the Moon. Eclipses present themselves two weeks apart and will take place in the same signs usually for a succession of years. This Lunar eclipse will be followed in two weeks by a solar eclipse and begins the Virgo / Pisces series.

Lunar eclipses tend to bring up our emotions around relationships. The theme of service and beauty, a desire for improvement, peace, and equanimity are found in these two signs. As the beginning of the harvest season, this is a good time to analyze what we find ourselves reaping. Individuals born into the signs of Virgo, Pisces, Gemini and Sagittarius may find themselves dealing with the process of change and transformation particularly in matters of health and/or relationship. Those born into or who happen to have planets in the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius and are dealing with authority and/or commitment issues will find matters accelerating with this eclipse cycle. Virgo is the analyst while Pisces is the visionary; Virgo discerns while Pisces designs. At this time we must discern the design of our future by taking responsibility for the ideal we want to create. To do this we must first be 'real' about our mind set (Virgo) and its creations (Pisces). Do we truly live the ideal we long to be? Mars moves into Libra on this Full Moon as does Mercury on the 12^th, introducing the dynamic need for balance.

On Friday Sept. 15^th the Venus/Uranus opposition along with the Mercury-Mars conjunction can create a vortex of rash and disruptive energies bringing up the most unexpected dynamic. Saturday's Sun/Pluto square can create lasting repercussions to any unwise words or actions committed on Friday.

On Friday Sept. 22 the Sun and Moon join for the second Virgo New Moon creating a solar eclipse that can be seen in parts of South America and Africa. The second same-sign New Moon is know as the Sidhe or Faerie's Moon and was believed to be a most potent 'between world' time. It is the second new moon in the same star constellation in a 30-day time span. It is also called the Black Moon in some traditions and is considered an extremely powerful time for ritual and ceremony. The Sun enters Libra on this day late in the evening energizing the desire for peaceful relations. Libra is the sign of the Lover, the Flirt and Diplomat. When Libra's energies dominate the skies we long for intimate connection. Venus will also enter Libra on Sept 30^th further strengthening the Libran energies.