An Astrological Forecast for September 2011 With the Autumnal Equinox and New Moon in Libra

Written by: Shakti Carola Navran
Published on: September 1, 2011
Category: Astrology

In a time of economic upheaval and transitions into the unknown it always has been internally balancing for me to perceive myself in a universe operating under meaningful laws and principles. Astrology is an ancient method to gain knowledge and deeper insight about the cycles of the planets bringing change and touch our lives.

Western astrology is based on the unfolding of the seasons and the sign of Aries, the beginning of the zodiac is aligned with the beginning of spring, the Spring Equinox. Our human survival on this planet is tightly correlating with the different seasons spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Our life is lived in harmony with the rhythms we find ourselves part of. There is the small rhythm of the day turning into night or the journey of the Moon through one complete circle in approximately 28.5 days or the bigger rhythm of the earth around the Sun in one year. The Sun is thought as moving through the 12 different astrological signs and therefore representing specific subjects to deal with and potentials to use.

The four cardinal points beginning with Aries starting spring, Cancer continuing with summer, Libra starting autumn and Capricorn moving into winter are signifying important points of profound change in the energetic flow we receive from the sun.

A Special Autumnal Equinox With a New Moon and 5 Planets in Libra

Just now the length of the day equals the length of the night in the Western Hemisphere. The summer is over even if we might still have warm sunny days and long light filled evenings. It is a time of harvest and reaping the results of our labor and efforts. It is a time to celebrate our bounty with harvest celebrations (Thanksgiving) and gratefulness in our hearts.

When the Sun enters Libra this month with a New Moon; Venus and Mercury will be following suit at some point. Libra is symbolizing the glyph of the Scales and with it the striving for balance, harmony, justice, love, peace and relationships. With Saturn already in Libra we have 5 planets in this balance oriented sign this month and there is some work to do to reach the high aspirations of this sign.

But what is so special about this Equinox is the activation of this sensitive cardinal point through Pluto and Uranus and with it the cosmic imperative for evolution intensifies. The unfolding of the New Moon starting from here promises a turbulent month and autumn.

It is also the fourth out of six Super Moons this year. A Super Moon occurs when the Moon is closest to the Earth amplifying the gravitational pull on the earth and on our psyches. It influences the magnetic field of the earth and definitely affects the individual.

New Moon Square to Pluto and Opposition Uranus

The conjunction of Sun Moon Mercury will be squared by Pluto and opposed by Uranus and will be pressuring us to think differently and take action. Pluto and Uranus will be felt very closely and intimately through the involvement of the New Moon. The longing for harmony and balance in private affairs is confronted with harsh realities and we need courage to confront our fears and insecurities, real shifts need to occur.

Pluto in Capricorn Square to Uranus in Aries

These are the big guys giving us all such a hard time lately! Uranus, the god of lightning, revolution, sudden changes and earth quakes is fighting (squaring) with Pluto, the god of hell and the underworld, death and transformation. This is big! You only need to watch the news and you can see the signs.

To give you an idea of the powerful energies Pluto and Uranus are representing you only have to remember that January 2008 Pluto stepped first time into Capricorn and with it the unraveling of the economy started to become obvious to the public.

Pluto Entered Capricorn

With Pluto's third pass over the threshold into Capricorn end of 2008 it became painfully clear that things were not the way we like them. Since then the global economy is in a meltdown touching on myriads of layers in our personal lives. It has become almost official that investing in gold might be a good thing to hedge your savings against the inflation and collapse all around you.

Uranus Entered Aries

Uranus entered Aries on March 13. 2011 and on that day the big earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan and shook the world awake to the fact that nuclear reactors are not safe and controllable.

Both planets entering new signs and squaring each other 7 times in the next 4 years will turn our world as we know it upside down. I do believe it is a good thing in the bigger picture of human evolution. I think many of us agree that change is needed indeed. Transformation is on its way globally and personally and we don't have much of a choice about it.

The choice we do have is to become as conscious as possible and contribute our little bit of love and higher perspective to the cauldron of change. I have been giving many readings lately with prominent Pluto and Uranus transit action in natal charts. Bringing the light of understanding helps to integrate and find higher roads and deeper meaning to upheaval and stress. We are the people who signed up to help those monumental changes along and contribute through our own inner growth and solid actions.

Pluto in Capricorn will eventually lead to a more sustainable and ethical economy based on the needs of many versus the greed of a few. Uranus in Aries impels us to face injustice with rebellion and develop innovative strategies for change. We are at the dawn of a new millennium it will just take some time for it to manifest fully into a bright day.

Highlights of the month:

Mercury steps into Virgo Sept 9

Full Moon in Pisces Sept 12

Venus dances into Libra Sept 15

Venus conjunction with Saturn Sept 29

Pluto turns direct Sept 16

Mars marches into Leo Sept 19

Sun moves into Libra Sept 23 and marks the Autumnal Equinox

Mercury enters Libra Sept 25 conjuncts Sun and Moon

New Moon in Libra Sept 27

This month I have been focusing more on the bigger picture and devoted time and space to Pluto and Uranus. I will write an article later this month and give an update about the New Moon and Full Moon.

I wish you a fruitful journey and grateful heart, aloha Shakti.

Shakti Carola Navran is an Evolutionary Astrologer, published author and now columnist for Maui Weekly.. She has written many articles and is the author of the book Jewelry & Gems for Self Discovery: Choosing Gemstones that Delight the Eye & Strengthen the Soul. (By Llewellyn) In her book she teaches you about how to read your personal horoscope and blue print for your life and how you can balance yourself successfully.

In her astrological practice she has been giving readings for people from all over the world for 33 years in person, through Skype or on the phone.

Her approach is with the perspective of Evolutionary Astrology which reads the psycho-dynamic information of your chart in the bigger frame of the evolution of your soul - your karma. It usually goes very deep and can give you a very significant perspective onto yourself and your life.

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