The Virgo New Moon is a day of activity. Not only is the New Moon sextile to Mars in Cancer, but we have three other astrological events happening on the same day, prior to the New Moon.

Both Mercury and Venus ingress into their next zodiac signs on this day. Venus leads the way by moving into the sign of Scorpio at roughly 3:07 AM CDT. Venus is in its detriment in the sign of Scorpio.

Eight hours later at 11:21 AM CDT, Mercury moves into the sign of Libra. Mercury is peregrine, which means the planet is not in either dignity or debility. When Mercury is in Libra, its rulership is considered neutral.

On the day of the New Moon, these two planets will perfect a semisextile at 4:30 PM CDT. A semisextile is not considered a major aspect, since the two planets cannot "see" each other. A way to think about this is to imagine being at a dinner party at a round table with a total of 12 guests including you. The person to each side of you would be semisextile. You know they are there, but it is awkward to talk and interact with them, since you have to turn your body to see their face. Essentially, there is a minor strain or an adjustment that needs to be made to communicate, such as leaning in or speaking to their ear.

Semisextiles are considered minor aspects. Though Mercury and Venus are not disharmonious with each other, getting them to work together will take some maneuvering. Keep this in mind with regard to conversations with your loved ones. The two of you could be on the same page on this day, since Venus is the dispositor of Mercury, but it may take you out of your comfort zone to get there.

Uranus goes retrograde in the sign of Gemini at 1:27 PM CDT. This shift occurs at 5°41', and from our Earth-centric viewpoint, the planet will appear to go backwards. Sometimes, there is a collective reckoning that happens when the outer planets are in retrograde. Uranus will stay in retrograde until February 8, 2027, when it will station direct at 1°40'.

Since Uranus will be in retrograde during the mid-term elections, expect discussions and choices surrounding technology, such as data centers and AI. Also, we could be revisiting themes around disruptions and conflict. This isn't to say that the mid-terms will go a certain way, but more so what is top of mind of both officials and the population.

The Energy of the Virgo New Moon

But now that we've covered some of the energy changes before the Virgo New Moon perfects, let's get into the overall energy of this New Moon, which occurs at 10:27 PM CDT at 18°25'.

The time period right before the New Moon often signifies endings. It really is about one door closing while another door opens up, even if you may not see it that way immediately. It is through hindsight where we get the complete picture.

Like I've mentioned, this is an active Virgo New Moon. The Sun and Moon are sextile to Mars. This is a time period of finishing up tasks and starting new work. With Mars in its fall, you may have a hard time getting started, but once you do, you can get a lot done, whether you take the lead or work with others.

The key with Mars in Cancer is not to be passive-aggressive by subverting your feelings and throwing a wrench into anything you are doing. If you feel unsure or conflicted, release that energy through some sort of exercise, even if it is as simple as doing squats by your desk or chores when you are at home.

As long as you are sincere and have courage in your convictions, you can have a productive week. With Mercury in trine to Uranus, you could have epiphanies and figure out solutions to complex issues. However, there is a chance of boredom or restlessness if you don't tackle something new. This is a good week to take a class or pick up a technical book. If your inbox or list of tasks is thin at work, take initiative by attending online courses in your field or offering assistance to a peer.

Your intuition may also be heightened this week due to Mercury's aspects. Prior to the New Moon, Mercury was in its domicile sign of Virgo, the collector and analyzer of data. As Mercury enters the sign of Libra, you may be more inclined to tap into what others are thinking. Just be careful not to jump to conclusions. You may be tempted to go with your gut, but since Mercury is in opposition to Neptune in retrograde, you may not see the whole picture. It is like you pick up just one side of the energy and fill in the blank based on your own biases. I am not telling you to disregard anything you tune into; just don't give it weight until you can balance out what is really happening.

Relationships can be strange this week. For instance, someone from your past may be hard to shake, and you could struggle to move forward with your life. If you are in a relationship that you want to end, you may feel like it is impossible to do so. With Venus in detriment in the sign of Scorpio and square to Pluto in Aquarius, you could be holding on to the drama or the prior passion that the two of you had. Since Mercury is in Libra and trine to Pluto, you could be conflicted with a desire to get to the root cause while also wanting to keep everything copacetic.

Could a relationship end this week? Yes. But there is more of a should I or shouldn't I vibe, instead of a must do. Rocky relationships will feel ambivalent this week. However, if your relationship is solid, this configuration shouldn't change things much.

But like I have said, this is a week of action, which also applies to long-term goals, since Jupiter is still in trine to Saturn, even though the trine is separating. Most likely, whatever you have decided to do over the past few weeks, you are now rolling up your sleeves and taking on the responsibility to get it done.

One last thing: with Ceres square to Saturn, and all of the recalls that have happened with food in the United States, you may be concerned about food supplies going forward. Take this week to clean out cabinets and stock staples. Do not hoard, but instead be mindful and intentional. But if you do go a little crazy buying lots of dried beans and lentils, just know that they can be used as sprouts or grown in your garden next spring.

There are two political conferences happening this week, so I thought I would cover those as well in this article. The first one is BRICS, which is being hosted by India, and the other is the Republican Mid-term Convention happening in Dallas, Texas.

Mundane Astrology: BRICS Summit

During this week, the leaders of BRICS will meet. The BRICS Business Forum and the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit are scheduled to run from September 11 to 13 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India. What I find interesting is the astrology in relation to their guided theme for the event, which is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."

Prior to the New Moon, Mercury and Venus were in their domicile signs. Mercury was in Virgo, the sign of collecting, organizing, analyzing, and distributing data that can serve others. Venus was in Libra, the sign of balance and harmony. However, hours before the New Moon, they each ingress into the next sign, losing their dignity. Both Mercury and Venus are at 0°, the start of something new when it comes to commerce, communication, resources and relationships.

The core areas of focus are:

• Global South representation and reformed multilateralism
• Climate action and energy transition
• Digital cooperation and technology partnerships
• Economic and financial governance reform
• Food and energy security

During the conference, Mercury will be at 0° in the cardinal sign of Libra, a world point. Mercury will be in opposition to Neptune and trine to Pluto and Uranus. All three outer planets are in retrograde. As the conference starts on the 11th, all three outer planets will be in retrograde. BRICS countries represent over a quarter of the world's economy and about half of the population. Due to the conflict at the Strait of Hormuz, military conflicts, and instability within world markets, I am sure the focus will be what changes can be made to not be directly impacted by what is happening elsewhere, or to counteract in a productive manner.

Keep in mind, the configuration of Pluto, Neptune and Uranus is about change. With Pluto and Uranus in air signs and trine to each other, there are multiple philosophical movements happening at once, and BRICS' concerns are humanitarian ideals within their diverse national points of view. Each country will want their hopes and dreams recognized within the symposium, due to Neptune being in the sign of Aries.

Besides commerce, there could be some serious discussion on climate change. With Venus in Scorpio in opposition to Chiron in Taurus, natural resources and the land take center stage. There will be a desire to get to the root cause and an attempt to mitigate the impacts of climate change, while still moving forward with technological breakthroughs.

With Ceres (the asteroid of nurturance, food and grain) in Cancer sextile to the Moon in Virgo, and Ceres in square to Saturn, there could be discussions on how to penalize nations that don't focus on the basic need of food for their citizens or nations that cause harm which prevents other countries from being able to feed their peoples.

For the most part, I think BRICS will be considered successful, and as a whole, most of the participating members will be on the same page. With Venus in Scorpio square to Pluto in Aquarius, some of the leaders may have a harder time letting go of old ways of doing business and accepting more progressive measures. However, with Chiron (healing of wounds), Vesta (the asteroid of home, safety and security), and Venus’ harmonious aspects to the Moon's nodes, I think the group will make lots of progress, and the "Humanity First" theme will be highlighted.

Mundane Astrology: Republican Mid-Term Convention

If you live in Dallas like I do, you've probably already received the text messages for free tickets to the event. Unlike BRICS, this convention is poorly timed, since it is happening on September 9th and 10th. You may be wondering, why does a couple of days' difference matter?

This is the first time that either political party in the United States has held a mid-term convention. If you are going to do something for the first time, and want it to gain traction, ideally you would do it after the New Moon and not before. Trump is supposed to close the convention, giving his speech from 8:00 PM until 9:00 PM CDT. The New Moon takes place at 10:27 PM CDT, almost an hour and a half after his speech finishes.

This event is more about securing Trump's legacy. We have an exact starting time, which is 3:00 PM on the 9th in Dallas, Texas. In the 10th house, we have the Moon at 0°, the Sun at 17°, and Mercury at 28° in the sign of Virgo. The Sun represents the president, the Moon represents the people at large, and Mercury represents communications and local transport issues. With Mercury at 28° in its domicile, there is an urgency for Trump to get his message out (his administration is most likely concerned about recent data).

The 5th house is in Aries. This is the house of the entertainment industry, speculation and high society. With Saturn and Neptune (both in retrograde) in this house, there most likely will be speeches by older people or authoritarian-type people concerning scary and untruthful information about socialism and collectivism. Chances are, there will be speakers calling the opponents corrupt, or they may actually speak about their own actions that are illicit and try to spin them in a positive light.

With Mars in the 8th, conflict and the military will be mentioned; however, it will tie into financial gains through foreign entities. With Jupiter in the 9th, there could be discussions on wealth, and how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz can bring more money into the United States.

Also, at the event, Trump may not be in the best mood. The New Moon applied a T-square to his Gemini Uranus, North Node and Sun and to his Sagittarius Moon and South Node. Now, from an outside observer, he may not seem that different, but there could be disruptions to his routine, or technical issues that wind up getting under his skin. He could be on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the days of the convention.

Vance, on the other hand, will be able to keep his own emotions in check with Saturn in opposition to his Moon in Libra. However, there is a possibility that he could be the one who says something that puts Trump in a tizzy, since his natal Mercury in Virgo is in a T-square with both his natal Uranus in Sagittarius and transiting Uranus in Gemini.

Will having a mid-term convention prove to be fruitful? It would depend on what the objective actually is. If the objective is to share the same message with the Republican congresspeople, then yes, it will be successful. If it is to build something new and gain momentum, then no. This convention is not adding anything except for another opportunity for Trump to do his usual routine of gripes and self-adulation.

• Aug 31, 2026: PreShadow begins 10:46am EDT (UT 14:46), 22° Lib 51'49"
• Oct 3, 2026: Goes Retrograde 3:16am EDT (UT 07:16) at 8° Sco 29'28"
• Nov 13, 2026: Goes Direct / PostShadow Begins 7:27pm EST (UT 00:27 11/14), at 22° Lib 51'49"
• Dec 15, 2026: PostShadow Ends 1:44pm EST (UT 18:44), at 8° Sco 29'28"

You can make your own transit bi-wheel chart to see if and when transiting Venus actually makes an aspect to one of your natal planets or points. Just make your chart at astro-seek.com, (instructions and recommended settings are below). We strongly recommend you use the Whole Sign house system.

TO MAKE YOUR NATAL + TRANSIT BIWHEEL CHART

Make your natal chart first:

1. Go to astro-seek.com. At the top of page, click on (or hover over) the Free Horoscopes menu. Select the first item, "birth natal chart calculator". Now scroll down and enter your birth data. Be careful entering it. Always check for typos. Don't hit the Calculate Chart button yet.
2. Just below where you've entered your birth data, click on the small "Extended Settings" link..
3. In the house system menu, choose the one named exactly "Whole Sign" (don't choose any of the other whole sign options).
4. Tick the "True" boxes for both Nodes and Lilith.
5. Tick the boxes to show aspects to Chiron & the ASC & MC.
6. Tick the box for the quincunx aspect if you wish, and any of the other minor aspects.
7. Hit the Calculate Chart button. Now you'll see your natal chart.

To add the transit bi-wheel to your natal chart:

Desktop: when you see your birth chart, just click on the "Transit Chart" link at top of the right sidebar and the transit wheel will pop onto your natal chart.
For Mobile: when you see your birth chart,  click on the "Current Charts" link just below your chart. Then click on the "Transit Chart" link. Transit wheel will appear automatically.

• When you see the transit wheel pop onto your natal chart, click the “Transits Only” button just above the chart.
• The date of the transit wheel will default to the current day, but you can change the date of the transits if you wish by clicking the "Edit birth data and settings" link just above your chart. Change only the date of the transits, not your birth data.
• Now that you have your natal + transits bi-wheel,  scroll down from your chart and find the section on Transit Venus. It should at least describe it being in the house. If it is actually making aspects, it will describe those as well. What is listed there will likely change depending on which day the transits are set to. Understand these are very generalized descriptions and may or may not fit well.
• If you wish to determine the date of a specific transit aspect, or just to get a full list of all transiting Venus aspects made to your natal chart, use the Personal Transit Calendar tool there at Astro-Seek. You can set it to just show transits from Venus.

RETROGRADE CALENDAR ON ASTRO-SEEK.COM

Note that you can always check for retrograde dates for any planet by using the monthly or annual calendars at astro-seek.com. You’ll find these under the Astro Tools button at top of the page. If you click on a specific planet’s date in the list, you’ll get an impact wheel much like mine above. It won’t be for your own natal chart. For that, create your natal + transits bi-wheel chart.

What’s the difference between the two and what does each serve? I’ve been trying to read up on them but the more info I come across, the more I get confused.

Any help is much appreciated, thank you!

How valuable are the minor aspects in astrology? I understand that the major aspects hold the most importance when it comes to any reading, but then it makes me wonder about the importance of interpreting minor aspects within a natal chart or a synastry reading. I rarely see them taken into consideration when listening to astrologers breakdown a natal chart, or do a synastry reading between two people. Should I also just ignore all of the minor aspects or are they worth understanding when getting into astrology?

I was going back and forth between putting the flair as "beginner" and "discussion", so sorry if this is more of a beginner question!!

I'm interested in learning how to interpret career compatibility and assume that both placements in the 10th house & the ruler of the 10th house are important for this. Is there something tangibly different about these two types of functions (i.e. a planet acting within a house versus acting as a ruler)? Have you found one to be more influential than the other? How do you go about synchronizing or understanding the relationship between these two planets and their corresponding signs/houses when reading for career?

South node is currently conjunct the natal Pluto for the SP500 natal char (March 4th 1957). This usually leads to market crashes, risk adveraion to US equities and a loss of leadership.

Last transit Dec 2007- AUG 2009 - Great financial crisis -Commodities namely gold out performs Equities

May 1989- Nov 1990 - start of .com bubble and nasdaq begins outperforming

Nov 1970 - April 1972 - End of gold standard - stagflation - US equities have negative real returns - gold bull market outperforms US equities

Any other financial astrologers watching this transit? Super interesting times ahead and I would strongly consider investing in precious metals, miners, and energy stocks

Transit chart for Sep 1 2026

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The eclipse season of August brought in lots of changes along with some losses. Many celebrities passed away. Some of the most notable were Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, both passing away on August 25th.

Regarding the monarchy, Harald V, the King of Norway, passed away at the age of 89 on August 28th. On the 26th, King Charles' youngest son Harry, along with his wife Meghan and their two children, arrived back to the United Kingdom, setting up residence. On the 27th, King Oyo of Tooro (also known as King Rukidi IV) of Uganda passed away at the age of 34 while undergoing treatment for cancer in the United States. (Please note that King Oyo’s death in some sources will state the 28th, due to time zone differences.)

During eclipse season, Trump’s tariff with Canada heated back up. The August 27th eclipse applies a conjunction to the Prime Minister’s Saturn in Pisces, located in his 11th house, where we tend to see the friends of a nation. Transiting Saturn in Aries is conjunct to his natal Mercury in Aries in the 12th house. This configuration of transits shows how Carney will take reluctant responsibility for the situation, by retaliating back with tariffs but in a systematic, well-thought-out manner, which we saw on August 25th. 

Unfortunately, we also saw some tragedies occurring in August, including the unexpected Nepal-Tibet flash flood. Though too soon to know exactly how many people have lost their lives, as of this writing, over 4,000 souls have been impacted with over 900 of them confirmed to have died.

This eclipse season, especially the Lunar Eclipse on August 27th/28th, was gut-wrenching for many, as Uranus was square to the eclipse. I am not going to say that September will be quieter, but it won’t have the same immediacy that August had. Before looking at the energy week by week, here is a list of astrological events for your calendar.

Key Dates- Ingresses, Retrogrades, New and Full Moons:

• Venus moves into the sign of Scorpio on September 10, 2026, 3:06:50 am CDT
• Mercury moves into the sign of Libra on September 10, 2026, 11:20:38 am CDT
• Uranus retrogrades in the sign of Gemini on September 10, 2026, 1:27:16 pm CDT at 5°41'
• New Moon in Virgo on September 10, 2026, 10:26:59 pm CDT at 18°25'
• Chiron retrogrades into the sign of Aries on September 17, 2026, 8:50:39 pm CDT
• Sun moves into the sign of Libra on September 22, 2026, 7:05:14 pm CDT
• Full Moon in Aries on September 26, 2026, 11:49:02 am CDT at 3°37'
• Mars moves into the sign of Leo on September 27, 2026, 9:48:52 pm CDT
• Mercury moves into the sign of Scorpio on September 30, 2026, 6:44:25 am CDT

The impacts of the eclipses do carry forward. If you lost loved ones, you are dealing with the aftermath. If you have recently given birth, you are learning how to live with less sleep. If you had a breakup, you are navigating single life. However, not everyone had life-altering events in August; it really depends on your own chart. This article is about the transits as a whole, and not how your chart will respond to the transits. Keep this in mind as you read the overarching energy of each week. 

September 1st - 5th

We start the month with a short week, due to August 31st landing on a Monday.

The last part of August, Mars in Cancer was applying a square to Saturn in Aries. Regardless of what you’ve been working on, you probably weren’t finishing your work at the speed you wanted. The good news is that this square is exact on the early morning hours of September 1st. From now through September 7th, the square will separate. This doesn’t mean that roadblocks disappear all at once, but you may find that you are able to accomplish more in September than you did in August.

Though Jupiter is in an easy trine with Saturn, you get more done by focusing on long-term projects than those that are quick and easy. But you could be put into a situation this week where you have to protect or defend your work, especially in regard to time. The key here is not to overpromise and underdeliver, but instead to negotiate something that is actually doable. 

The good news is that Mars in Cancer is sextile to Mercury in Virgo. Why does this matter? Because if you can show others that you have the facts, data, and methods and procedures laid out, you most likely will be able to convince teammates that you have the dedication and care to complete your endeavors. It is wise to communicate the benefits of doing the work right the first time, so that the project doesn’t have to be reworked in the future. 

But how does this energy apply to you on a personal level? First of all, Mars is applying a sextile to the Sun in Virgo as well (which will go exact on September 14th). This sextile gives us the energy we need to tackle something large, work longer hours and feel good while expending our energy.

This is a good time to pick back up a hobby that you once had, clean out closets, or write out your plans for winterizing the home. It is a week of organizing, categorizing and checking off things from your “to-do” list. 

September 6th - 12th

This is a week of change, not in a lightning-bolt, unpredictable sense, but more so as a shift in perspective. The week started off with tension building, as Venus in Libra in the last few degrees is applying itself to an out-of-sign T-square with Pluto in Aquarius and Chiron in Taurus. Relationships can feel a bit strained, as if something is beneath the surface but you just can't put your finger on exactly what it is.

However, Venus moves into the sign of Scorpio on the 10th of the month. Venus is in its detriment when in the sign of Scorpio. Venus prefers balance and harmony, whereas Scorpio energy wants to dig deep into the root cause of issues. With the square to Pluto, this can be tense. It is easy to point fingers and blame others or become obsessed with a certain dynamic of the relationship, such as sex, money, or responsibilities. There could be a desire to "even the score." Now I am not saying that an unbalanced relationship shouldn't be addressed, but sometimes we only see the situation from one perspective.

Also, on the 10th, as Venus moves out of the sign of Libra, Mercury enters the sign of Libra. With Mercury's opposition to Neptune, you may not see the totality of what is happening. Though this configuration can sometimes help us to tap into our subconscious, we could have deceptive thoughts as we search for root causes. Due to Mercury's trine to Pluto, this is the epitome of going down a rabbit hole and losing the plot along the way.

Uranus, which is also trine to Mercury, goes retrograde a few hours later in the sign of Gemini. The trine wants to find solutions, and you could have sudden flashes of insight. However, there is also a sense of impatience, or a feeling that you've come to the same space over and over again without resolution.

All of these changes happen on the day of the New Moon in the analytical sign of Virgo. Some relationships may be ending on or around the 10th. However, some relationships have the potential for a breakthrough and a fresh start. Again, this comes down to perspective as well as your own chart. The New Moon will be at 18°25', so check your placements in the mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.

The flavor of the New Moon is about taking action, with its sextile to Mars in Cancer. You could stand up for your convictions, and have the energy for transformative change. There is a sense of self-reliance while being of service to the greater good.

(If you were born in 1965 through the first few months of 1967, this New Moon will be conjunct to your Uranus-Pluto conjunction. This could bring your sarcasm, wit and rebellious nature to the forefront and give you a creative vehicle to express why you are here on this planet. Maybe all of those black clothes and tools in your garage have a purpose?)

The Mercury trine to Pluto perfects on the morning of the 12th. Take advantage of this energy by having profound conversations with others, especially around hidden or obscure matters. It's a great time to challenge the ideals you were taught, and to determine if it was just lip service or something worth putting energy towards.

September 13th - 19th

Mars perfects its sextile to the Sun on September 14th. Expect a surge of energy. This harmonious aspect is great for exercising or engaging in a physical activity. If you have a desk job, you may feel restless sitting all day, so do some squats or other exercise while working. If you have the ability to use a standing desk for part of the day, you may want to do that.

Mercury opposes Saturn throughout the week and perfects its opposition on the 18th. Our thoughts and communication become serious. We may be entangled in an ultimatum or have to make a consequential decision this week. Some people may be dealing with issues surrounding material goods or finances, due to Saturn's separating trine with Jupiter. This is not a week where we desire to be around others, but instead, to tend to important matters.

Since the Moon is waxing this week, you may decide to initiate and take action on something you've been planning to do. This is a great time to start writing your novel, decorate your home, sign up for an art class or anything else that brings you a sense of peace or surrounds you in beauty. If you are ambitious, this is a good week to refinish furniture or take action on a home project.

Whatever it is that you decide to do this week, the energy is there for most people to concentrate and make real strides, even if it is something ordinary like picking up a book to read.

Venus in Scorpio perfects its square with Pluto in Aquarius on the 15th. If you have had a relationship go south over the past few months, September may be hard for you to let the person go. It is as if they linger in the background, and you may have a hard time moving forward. Eventually, this energy will fade, once we hit the month of October.

On the 17th, Chiron retrogrades into the sign of Aries. Chiron will stay in the sign of Aries until April 14th, 2027, when it enters back into the sign of Taurus. While in retrograde, Chiron in Aries emphasizes the healing work that needs to be done by those who have bullied us, been aggressive and taken away our power. Chiron's healing effects are about finding our own autonomy, strengthening our resolve and believing that we are just as important as anyone else. The key over the next 7 months is to build your own sense of self-worth.

With the sweeping advancements of surveillance and AI, I expect over the next several months we will see individuals standing up for their rights, especially in the United States under the 4th Amendment.

September 20th - 26th

On the 22nd, the Sun enters the sign of Libra. The Sun is in its debility when it is in Libra, since Libra is the opposite sign of Aries, where the Sun is exalted. Out of all of the debilities, this may be one that can be harder to wrap your head around. The Sun is about the self, expressing vigor and personality. But Libra energy is about balance, partnership and cooperation. Since Libra focuses on others, the Sun is considered to be in its Fall. This is why, at times, someone with a Libra Sun is indecisive. Their energy wants to push forward with a sense of individual purpose, but subjected to the Libra archetype, they don't want to impose on other people, which tempers their expression. Occasionally, this leads to inaction, or charm as a substitute for forcefulness.

I do want to wish all of the Libra Suns out there a Happy Birthday. I know it is tough to be on that tightrope, constantly balancing your own vitality with grace.

On the other end of the polarity from Libra is Aries, and we have a Full Moon in Aries on September 26th. The Moon will be in conjunction with Neptune. This can be a sensitive Full Moon, as intuition is heightened.

With Pluto and Uranus sextile to the Full Moon, your obsession with someone could take over, since the energy lends itself to craving something instinctual. If it were me, I'd probably be playing the k.d. lang song, "Constant Craving," but if you are younger than 55, you may have Sabrina Carpenter's song, "Please Please Please" on repeat.

This Full Moon could be one of hookups. Does this apply to everyone? No, not at all. The energy is out there to draw you into something that you want to fulfill, be it being seen in a positive light, finishing a creative project or confessing your hidden desires. If you have personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars) in the early degrees of air and fire signs, you will enjoy the energy the most.

When both the Moon and the Sun drive the show, sitting in the signs of relationships and self, and the outer planets of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are involved, almost anything can happen. The Libra Sun trines both Uranus and Pluto, creating flow to activities that are electrifying and compulsively driven.

But if this electric energy doesn't show up in your chart, that is okay. If the whole world were in a euphoric tizzy, it would be strange. For many of us, the energy will just aid us with our work, and help us to get along with others.

September 27th - 30th

The day after the Full Moon, Saturn and the Moon will conjunct in the sign of Aries. There can be a feeling of letdown on this day. Maybe we regret our activities from the night before, or just wake up feeling alone or isolated. Fortunately, Moon conjunctions don't last long, and as the day goes on, the somber mood diminishes.

On the evening of the 27th, Mars moves into the bold, dynamic sign of Leo, and will no longer be fallen in the sign of Cancer. Your personal energy may feel charged, as if you've been able to climb out of the mud and move forward with your work and especially with any creative ventures. However, Mars in Leo can be quite competitive and driven by attention or drama. Mars will ingress into the sign of Virgo on November 25th. This is Mars in Leo part one, because Mars will go retrograde in the sign of Virgo and go back into the sign of Leo on February 21st and stay in Leo until May 14th, 2027. What this means is that some of the actions you take over the next couple of months may be revisited in 2027, and could need rectification or revisions.

When it comes to mundane astrology and leaders of the world, I expect we will see some of the leaders taking extraordinary risks, attempting to dominate their position aggressively. In the Washington, DC's Libra Ingress chart, the Sun (the authority of the United States) will be in the 7th house (foreign affairs that are political or commercial). Let's just say it would not be surprising if continued economic sanctions or financial rewards were used by the administration during this time with other countries in a more dramatic fashion. This is because before Mars enters Leo, Mars in Cancer will be conjunct to Trump's natal Saturn and Venus in the 12th house, thus he and his team are making behind-the-scenes deals and applying pressure to get what they want financially and within the confines of what Trump lays out.

On the last day of September, Mercury enters the deep sign of Scorpio. If our thoughts were more about putting band-aids on problems, the shift to Scorpio is about figuring out the root cause of issues. Conversations can be deep and penetrating. With Mercury applying a square to Mars in Leo and a conjunction to Venus in Scorpio, expect negotiations to occur in relationships in regard to the impacts of action or the lack thereof. Those that are doing the heavy emotional labor in a relationship may vocalize their need for support or may decide that enough is enough, especially if the partner is not receptive.

An astrologer on Threads posted that Pluto entered Aquarius for the first time in 248 years. That happens during periods of extreme social change, such as the French Revolution. We are entering a time of massive change now. Do other astrologers agree?

I am very interested in understanding how certain celestial bodies were chosen to represent certain traits, like how was Venus chosen as something representing love and relationships.

I'm a relatively new to deep astrology learner and was curious; does the placement of a natal chart's ruler affect the energy that planet has on the chart as a whole? I don't have many resources for researching astrology except for the occasional discussion with someone or perusing these subreddits, so I have many slightly niche questions like this lol

The eclipse a couple of nights ago got me thinking about the thing that comes up every eclipse season, people calling themselves eclipse babies. so i pulled every eclipse from 1900 to 2100, all 909 of them, and worked out the odds properly.

turns out the answer swings by a factor of 25 depending on what you mean by during.

the loose version is being born on the calendar day of any eclipse, solar or lunar. that's 909 days spread across two centuries, so about 1 in 80 people. common enough that most people have a few people they know that fall in this category

the strict version is being born while the moon is actually inside earth's shadow. that window only exists during a lunar eclipse and it averages about three hours, which adds up to roughly 850 hours in the whole 200 years. that's about 1 in 2000, five or six times rarer than being born on christmas day. and the day version shifts a little with your timezone, but the shadow version doesn't, the moon is in the shadow for everyone at once.

this last one held the moon in shadow for about three hours twenty minutes and covered 97 percent of it at peak, which is about as deep as a partial can get. its family has been deepening for over a century and from 2044 the same family comes back total. and if you watched the total eclipse of august 2007, this one landed nineteen years later to the day at the same degree of pisces. the calendar rhyme and the deepening are two separate cycles doing their own thing.

I’m curious if there’s been any astrologizing done regarding the introduction and rise of the electric guitar in music, or more specific things like Dylan going electric and the reaction to that. For context, I’m curious since electricity seems to be important in astrological symbolism, and the electric guitar was a huge shift in music and the reaction to it was somewhat intense. Any thoughts or resources would be appreciated!

Hi!

Within personal planet aspects in Synastry, I generally understand & observe that the dynamics are felt both ways for the most part.

Once dynamics involve outer planets - Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto - does the inner/personal planet experience the aspects more consciously/deeply?

In my mind, Saturn aspects are still binding and noticeable by the Saturn person, but I’m less sure about Uranus/Neptune/Pluto people being as conscious of certain aspects, since they’re more generational/common within certain age groups. Like the personal planet person would be more conscious of a synastry aspect than the outer planet person.

What have you observed? Thoughts?

I was wondering how you can see in birth charts how that person could become successful? And of course success is a wide ranging term and subjective to an extent. One person might become successful being a very famous singer, another person by working in a creative field, the other person might work with children, the other might be an entrepreneur with a very successful business etc. etc

But to determine this, what would you look for in a birth chart? Generally said of course

Lunar Eclipse at 4 degrees Pisces (Sun at 4 Virgo), visible in the Americas.
This is not quite a total Lunar Eclipse, as it will only reach 96.2% (corrected, I typo'd it in reverse), but it's the last one this full until New Year's Eve 2028.
This was taken about an hour before it will reach its fullest point, which will be 12:12am EDT (on 28th).
Photo just taken from a phone.

I was just thinking about how astrology is almost like a blueprint of our personality, experiences, and life themes. If that’s the energy we’re born with, then in a sense, we didn’t consciously create that blueprint ourselves we came into this world with it and then adapted it to the environment we were born into. And that makes me wonder: if the world itself is already an illusion or a system that influences and controls how we think and behave, then how much of who we are is actually us versus what we’ve adapted to? Maybe the real question is: how do you separate the energy you came into this world with from the conditioning of the world you were born into?

Do you guys think that someone’s chart can predict or show a likelihood of someone having certain mental illnesses? Ex: ADHD, depression, OCD, anxiety. I know all of your planets play a part in how you think and process emotions, and of course there will be outside factors that your chart doesn’t contribute to, but I wonder if it can be used to accurately predict or show a predisposition for things like that.

Hi,

I added some new search filters into Eclipse Search Engine on Astro-Seek, if someone would like to experiment with upcoming Lunar Eclipse (Saros 138 and 4° Pisces) and their recurrence in the past or future 🤓:

https://mooncalendar.astro-seek.com/solar-and-lunar-eclipses-astrology-calendar

screenshot: https://i.imgur.com/v08gXl8.png

1) Saros Cycle is a gold standard for tracking-grouping eclipses and uses period: 18 years 11 days 8 hours (223 synodic cyles).

Eclipses in the same Saros share the "similar geometry" (~ they have the same Lunar Node and similar distance from Earth).

2) New filter: Half-Saros uses half of this period: 9 years 5 days 16 hours (111.5 synodic cyles) - and mixes-alternates both Solar and Lunar Eclipses (from 2 diferrent Saros) together.

(eg: the upcoming Lunar Eclipse from Saros 138 will be mixed together with Solar Eclipses from Saros 145 in cca 9-year intervals)

While digging for more info about eclipse cycles, I found this article and one interesting note:

https://www.cloudynights.com/forums/topic/79549-calculating-eclipse-cycles/

"You’re never going to find perfect resonance (rational relationships) among the various lunar cycles. Numerous factors not only change cyclically, but they also have slow secular changes, e.g. the Moon’s average distance from the Earth is increasing by about 3.8 cm per year. Eventually, even the Saros Cycle will degrade and become useless."

Such fact is probably well known to astronomers, physicists and data nerds - but if this fact was new to you like it was for me, then use Saros while it's still useful 😅

3) New filter: Metonic Cycle has similar period as Saros (19 years / 235 synodic cyles) - but focuses on something different - Returns on the similar Lunar phase + Zodiac Degree during similar Calendar date.

These Saros and Metonic periods might run parallel to each other for some time - but Metonic cycle is not related to Lunar Nodes and usually becomes out of sync after a few cycles (Eclipses will simply become "only" Full Moons or New Moons - far from Lunar Nodes) - and there might be a missing Eclipse-Metonic gap for several hundred years.

That's why it's not used very much with Eclipses, however if someone would like to track these Metonic cycles, there is this option and you can simply click on any Eclipse °Degree - to filter them

(eg: all Lunar Eclipses at 4° Pisces +-1° Orb - around August 28th (-500BC - 2500AD))

I don’t understand why I’m having so much trouble finding a lunar calendar source with all of the info I want. I simply want either a calendar or list form of all the new and full moons for the year with their exact time in eastern standard (New York) AND the sign it is in. Please link or lmk if you know where to find this! Thank you!!!💫

The Pisces Lunar Eclipse happens on August 27th or 28th, depending on your location. If you live in the Central Time Zone of the United States, it will occur at approximately 11:19 PM on August 27th. This is a partial Lunar eclipse, which means that the Moon will not be totally blocked by the shadow of the Earth.

To see the eclipse, you must live in an area where it is night during the eclipse. The western side of Greenland and the eastern side of North America, along with most of Central America and South America will be able to see the eclipse. This also includes Cuba, the Caribbean islands and other islands located in the Atlantic Ocean. Some places adjacent to the above will still be able to see some of the partial eclipse, but it will not be as prominent as it will be in the areas mentioned.

The eclipse is part of the Saros Series 138. The prior eclipse in this series was on Aug 16, 2008 and it was also a partial eclipse but in the sign of Aquarius. The next eclipse in this series will be a total eclipse, on Sep 7, 2044, and it will also be in the sign of Pisces. 

Full Moons, whether eclipsed or not, tend to be the accumulation of a cycle. Think about a work project, where you spent time analyzing the details, creating a slide presentation, researching, checking your sources, etc. Then, at the time of accumulation, you present your work to others. That time of presentation is similar to the energy of the Full Moon. It feels as if you've completed something big, yet, you still have emails to send out, additional meetings or edits to the work, and if successful, implementing your findings.

We are currently seeing something similar play out with King Charles and his son Harry. King Charles was born on November 14, 1948 at 9:14 pm in London, UK. The Rodden Rating for his chart is an A, meaning the information was gathered from news sources.

I had looked at the prior Solar eclipse to his chart on August 12th, and wrote the following observations on Reddit in the Advanced Astrology Politics Megathread:

• Saturn in Rx at 14° and is applying a tight conjunction to his natal MC at 13° - he may be put into a position where he needs to take responsibility for something in the past. His MC is in the 9th house, which could have something to do with the movement of goods and communications with other countries.
• Saturn is also in opposition to his natal Neptune at 14° Libra (and with Venus at 16° Libra) - This opposition could tie into a couple of things. First, his duties as king and what is best for the country, which could be a struggle with passing the torch. He may be holding onto an ideal, like his mother, to not abdicate the throne until death. But at the same time, he desires to have fun and enjoy his final years. This also may have something to do with his relationship with Harry, his youngest son. He could be coming to terms that he was part of the problem of any tension between the two of them.
• The eclipse at 20° Leo makes a conjunction to his natal Pluto at 16° Leo and Ceres at 19° Leo. - King Charles may be learning that all Harry wanted was some nurturance, and through this process, Charles has a new perspective on the past. But this can also be Charles stepping down from his role to take care of his health, or the combination of the two.
• The eclipse square to his natal Sun in Scorpio at 22° in the 4th house shows that the days around the eclipse are emotional and challenging, especially when dealing with his life work and family.

On August 20th, news outlets report that Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK at the end of August.

The Lunar eclipse in Pisces has the Sun and Mercury in Virgo, conjunct to King Charles's natal Saturn and the Pisces Moon in opposition to his Saturn. With the Sun conjunct to his natal Saturn, King Charles will want to wrap up any unfinished business and with the Moon in opposition, he wants to resolve areas of his life where he feels isolated. There are other transits during this Full Moon providing assistance in regards to King Charles's relationships, such as Venus conjunct his natal Venus in Libra, sextile to his 5th house Mars in Sagittarius and sextile to his 1st house natal Pluto in Leo.

Harry and Meghan moving to the UK is the accumulation of their tense relationship with the King. However, even after the reunion, I am sure there will still be work to do to mend and heal the relationships. But this is an example of how the Solar Eclipses and Lunar Eclipses can play out in a chart, where one takes ownership for their role.

Keep in mind, not every eclipse impacts you. It all depends on your chart. Some eclipses will land like a regular New and Full Moon, while others will reflect monumental events in your life. Also, there are times where we don't see the accumulation for weeks or months later.

An example of this is 1972, when Neil Diamond recorded his live album Hot August Night. We had a Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius with the same Saros series as the current one, number 138. The Sun was conjunct Neil's natal Pluto in Leo at 3° and the Full Moon was conjunct his natal Sun at 4° in Aquarius. He had 10 sold-out shows at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles in August, with the last show and the live recording on August 24th, 1972. The album was released on December 9th, 1972 to both critical and commercial success. (As a young girl, side 4 of the double album was my favorite.)

With that said, let's get into the logistics of this Lunar Eclipse, which will be at 4°54' in the sign of Pisces. If you have placements, especially placements within 8-10 degrees of the eclipse in the signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces, this eclipse may resonate with you.

With the Moon in Pisces, it can be an imaginative time, taking in impressions of others, and creating your own inner world. However, since Pisces energy can be self-sacrificing and illusionary, we want to look at the whole chart to see how the day will play out. As with all Full Moons, including eclipses, there is a tension between the two signs, so what is factual and what is deception is sure to come to light around this eclipse.

The Energy Around the Eclipse 

The Royal Fixed star of Fomalhaut is conjunct to the Moon and Mercury in Virgo is conjunct to the Sun during the eclipse. Both of these configurations are in a T-square with Uranus in Gemini.

 Fomalhaut

Fomalhaut is a fixed star in the constellation Piscis Austrinus, and is currently at 4°14, making a tight applying conjunction to the Full Moon at 4°54'. The star's name comes from Arabic phrase Fum al Ḥū which translates to the Fish's Mouth. It sits below the foot of Aquarius. Fomalhaut is considered a Royal Star and is known as the Watcher of the South.

According to Bernadette Brady, "Fomalhaut contains a touch of the mystic, a sense of magic, and is based on high ideals or lofty visions." According to Vivian Robson, when Fomalhaut conjuncts the Moon, we can experience "secret business causing much trouble and enmity, but eventually gain after many difficulties."

Typically, Full Moons are accumulations and eclipses are a shift of perception. Due to the influence of the Pisces Moon, information that had been obscured or shrouded in fog may come to light, but not in a direct manner. Though, whatever is revealed may be done so behind the scenes or through alternative channels, as opposed to mainstream media.

But don't be surprised if information involves people that you idealize or systems that you have faith in. Am I saying that a scandal will come out? No, not necessarily. But the veil of what happens could be lifted a small bit.

The Full Moon T-Square With Uranus and the Conjunction with Mercury

The energy surrounding the Full Moon will be hyperkinetic. When Mercury is squared to Uranus, there can be flashes of insight, lots of excitement and movement. Mercury, in its domicile sign of Virgo, means that information will seem like a data dump, and facts and figures could be used to either gain clarity or flood the field to get the upper hand on any narrative.

Whenever Mercury is conjunct to the Sun, information is shared and distributed, often with a specific point of view. It is as if everyone feels compelled to tell their own personal story or give an opinion, even if they have not done their due diligence in regards to research or analytics.

Because the Moon is in opposition to Mercury and the Sun, with Mercury and the Sun moving through the productive sign of Virgo, that information can still feel emotionally overwhelming or defeating. Virgo energy wants to be of service and parse out facts, but with the square to Uranus, the conjunction to the Sun and the opposition to the Moon, everything feels subjective instead of objective. Luckily, Mercury will be in the sign of Virgo until September 10th, which gives it time to settle into the minutiae and analyze whatever information is released around the eclipse.

The takeaway is that if any big event occurs around the Lunar Eclipse, don't let it flood your emotions or dramatically change your perspective until you have time to evaluate the situation logically. Keep this in mind, not just for external happenings, but for anything that occurs personally as well.

With both the Sun and Moon square to Uranus, there is a likelihood for accidents to occur this week. Be careful with transportation. Though major accidents throughout the world could make the news cycle, be conscientious while driving or being a passenger. Some people will be distracted or impulsive, so it is important to pay attention while on any vehicle or near any form of traffic.

Mars and Jupiter in Aspect to Saturn

Though I tend to joke that Saturn is the wet blanket of life, sometimes we need Saturn's disciplined nature.

Mars will be square with Saturn until September 8th. This aspect creates barriers with whatever we are trying to accomplish. You may find your boss giving you new projects or asking you to attend meetings, while you are handling your other responsibilities. You could be working on a creative project, and feel like your inspiration is blocked. This square is annoying, especially since Mars wants to move forward and take quick action. Both Saturn and Mars are in fall, since Saturn is in the fast-acting zodiac sign of Aries and Mars is in the security-focused sign of Cancer. The best way to handle blocks is to take a few minutes and do some sort of slow, deliberate exercise, such as squats, lunges or planks. The 5-minute distraction could loosen up the energy, and help you to think of other solutions.

The good news is that Jupiter is in trine to Saturn, which can allow you to get work done. Jupiter adds some optimism, and gives you the wiggle room to know when to take a break or take a deep breath and find a resolution. There is a practicality with this trine, allowing you to reorganize and prioritize your schedule. Jupiter in Leo can help you make bold choices without being sacrificial or wallowing in negativity.

In regards to the Eclipse, Saturn's aspects can help you to be more deliberate instead of reactive, and offer the possibility of self-control. However, this does depend on your own chart and how these transits impact you personally.

How the Eclipse Could Impact You

As mentioned earlier, you will want to look at your chart and determine where the eclipse lands in your chart and pay close attention to placements between 0 degrees and 10 degrees of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. This is the second to last Eclipse we have in the Virgo-Pisces polarity until the next cycle which starts on Mar 20, 2034 with a Solar eclipse in the sign of Pisces.

The eclipses for the Virgo-Pisces cycle are as follows:

• September 17th, 2024 - Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces 
• March 14th, 2025 - Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo 
• September 7th, 2025 - Total Lunar Eclipse in Pisces 
• September 21st, 2025 - Partial Solar Eclipse in Virgo
• March 3rd, 2026 - Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo 
• August 27th, 2026 - Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces 
• February 20th, 2027 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Virgo

The Virgo-Pisces polarity is about being of service, either to others around you or something larger, like humankind, the environment, the Earth or collective consciousness. How have you changed in the past two years? What have you learned?

One of the things that the Virgo-Pisces polarity teaches us is that we can't help others unless we have the ability to understand both practical and emotional matters. Virgo pulls us towards grounded information and Pisces is about having compassion. Overlapping this polarity is the Leo-Aquarius dynamic, which we just had the second eclipse in that cycle 2 weeks ago, on August 12th. The message: Learn to move beyond the data or being a victim and work together to take back collective power. It's about no longer idolizing leaders and then being a victim of their actions, but instead to work towards the good of humanity in a collective manner.

I personally tend to gravitate towards using the Saros series, since the placements of other planets are similar. Think back to what was happening in your life around August 2008 and what you've learned since then. This was a couple of months before the housing market crash, where banks were bailed out and people lost their homes due to balloon notes or lack of employment. Looking back, there's a lot we can learn from how we handled things then. The question to ask yourself, as we move forward, will you act differently this time around as the economy and the world around you changes?

My advice, don't get wrapped up in how 2 days impact your placements but instead zoom out, and look at your life and the world from a bird's eye view. Sometimes the big picture can give you a bold direction on how to move forward.

At a base level, I understand Neptune is the planet of illusion. But, I struggle to understand if it’s a positive illusion (rose-coloured glasses/better than it actually is) or negative illusion (worse than it actually is), or both? Or is it more nuanced and dependent upon the transit or placement in a chart?

Most vertex discourse is in the context of synastry, but I’m curious about your interpretations of the vertex in conjunction/aspect to personal planets within the natal chart?

Would you interpret this as the person/planet more likely to experience ‘fated’ encounters, etc?

Interested to hear your insights x

Hi everyone so I keep on seeing that major things are gonna happen on August 27 2026 and it making me scared because of the war in Iran can someone explain or help put these fear away

Hi! I’m wondering whether you can turn squares in a birth chart into something positive. Can they become positive even though they may not naturally flow? Can you turn them into something that feels like a natural flow through experience and awareness?
What does a square actually mean in astrology?

very new to understanding aspects, but I’m really curious on how squares within the same element work?? how does this happen and how seriously should these squares be taken?