THE SUN ENTERS LIBRA very
early on Monday (12:50 a.m. PDT), marking the equinox and a
change of seasons. This is the halfway point through the astrological
year, and is a powerful time for ceremony--especially with the intention
of creating more harmony, balance, and beauty in your life.
The
horoscope drawn for an equinox or solstice acts as a birth chart for
the season that is beginning. So, what do we see in the birth chart for
the next three months?
THERE ARE
several ingredients in the mix to consider. With the final
Jupiter-Neptune square occurring just yesterday (Saturday, September
21), the energy of that square is very strong is the equinox chart. This
means that our opportunities for spiritual growth will be
plentiful through the December solstice, and we will see continued
growth in our capacity for empathy and compassion.
Among
the challenges, there will be even more questioning of what is truth
and what is deception. In the physical realm, we are likely to see more
water events that are disruptive, with rainfall higher than normal.
Legal issues related to the opioid crisis will continue to unfold, and
concerns about vaping will increase.
MOST NOTABLY,
there is a cardinal T-square in the equinox chart. This type of
configuration represents stressful situations that tempt us to be
constantly on the go, as we attempt to navigate and control outcomes. A
T-square requires us to have greater
self-awareness, discipline, and patience in all our endeavors.
This
particular T-square involves the Moon and North Node in Cancer; Saturn,
Pluto, and the South Node in Capricorn; and Mercury and Venus at the
apex in Libra.
I JUST REACHED for my Dynamics of Aspect Analysis
book by Bil Tierney, to see what he has to say about this type of
T-square, and I opened directly to the page that talks about Mercury
being at the apex of a cardinal T-square! So, thinking that this passage
from the book is worth quoting:
"In
a cardinal T-square, apex Mercury accelerates the thinking process,
heightening our ability to comprehend data. But, we have a strong
impulse to immediately apply what we learn without much deliberation or
forethought. We are prone to have direct communication problems with
others that are openly confrontational. Our mind may be too busy racing
ahead of itself to allow for careful reflection and
thorough analysis."
With Venus also at the apex:
"New
developments are always occurring in our associations, which are
exciting, dynamic, but openly challenging in nature. We need to evaluate
pros and cons in a practical manner before making quick commitments we
may later regret."
It
will be vital, over these next three months, that we heed the advice of
pausing and breathing before we make decisions, speak, or commit to an
agreement or financial arrangement.
THE MOON'S ALIGNMENT
with the North Node at the equinox confirms that children are leading
the way into the future, and will play a pivotal role in events over the
next three months. We've seen this powerfully in effect over the past
week, with young people around the world
protesting, calling upon adults and governments to pay attention to the
issue of climate change.
The
opposition between the Moon and Saturn in the equinox chart indicates a
tug of war that will continue into the coming season. Old systems that
keep us separate are being challenged. There is an evolutionary mandate
in place, requiring that humanity shift to become more heart-centered
and emotionally connected with each other.
Saturn's
alignment with the South Node, another component of the equinox chart,
is exact on Friday. This is the final conjunction, having occurred twice
before, on April 30 and July 4. This strongly karmic influence
demonstrates where we default to old ways of resolving current problems.
It brings into sharp relief the fact that old systems are no longer
adequate.
A NEW MOON occurs on Saturday, at 11:26 a.m. PDT, when the Sun and the Moon align at 5°20′ Libra.
The two planets form two significant aspects at the time of the
lunation: an opposition to Chiron, and a tight quincunx with Uranus.
The
opposition to Chiron indicates that this coming lunar cycle is
activating a healing process, and perhaps a healing crisis. We are
challenged to love ourselves more deeply and with greater courage. As we
reach new levels of self-knowing, we release old fears that we are not
enough. We find within ourselves the confidence and courage to claim our
birthrights of personal
fulfillment.
The
quincunx between the Sun/Moon and Uranus signals that an undercurrent
of rebellion is rising to the surface. This may happen suddenly or
unexpectedly, setting us off balance at first. With Uranus involved, we
are encouraged to be open to new ideas and insights that will take us in
new directions. Along the way, we will need to let go of our previous
perceptions of what is possible.
THE ENERGIES of the fixed star Turais are activated at this New Moon, helping us stay upright as we navigate stormy seas. In his book The Magic
of the Stars, Roderick Kidston writes:
"Turais
brings into the world themes of protection. There is something here
about the drive to maintain an even keel, about holding on and holding
firm, preserving, and keeping safe. The protection of Turais can take
many forms. It begins with looking after yourself, but you are likely to
find yourself looking after other people, too, or keeping an idea or
ideal safe, or even going all
out as an activist for a cause."
It
sounds like there are more environmental protests likely over the
course of the next month, as Turais augments that "drive to preserve and
keep safe."
Kidston goes
on to explain that Turais brings out the spiritual warrior within us.
Under the guidance of this fixed star, we become more clear about our
higher purpose:
"You
are here to be and to do good. Blessed with a vivid imagination and a
brave heart, you take on life with gusto and commitment. There are no
halfway measures. It's all the way or no way, as you work with all your
might to leave the world a little better than you found it."
IT BECOMES MORE CLEAR,
now, the relevance of the New Moon's hard aspects to Chiron and Uranus.
If we are truly to act upon the courage of our convictions, we must
first heal the facets of our being that feel minimized and directionless
(Chiron in
Aries). We also must be open to new insights, and be willing to adjust
our attachment to the status quo (Uranus in Taurus), which may actually
have been holding us back.
As a last thought, here's the (slightly reworded) Sabian symbol for the New Moon, which echoes much of what Turais represents:
"An
individual watching their ideals taking a concrete form before their
inner vision: The need to visualize clearly one's dreams or ideals in
order to make them truly effectual."
Sounds like an especially powerful New Moon for setting higher intentions and visualizing where we want to go from here.
IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: You
are on a healing journey this year, one that will move you beyond old
relationship patterns, especially those of codependency. Your primary
work is to acknowledge and honor your own individual needs, especially
if you often say "Yes" even while your gut is saying "No." As a result,
change occurs. This may
be uncomfortable at first, mostly because it is unfamiliar. But, you are
ultimately liberated and find new opportunities for self-expression, as
you learn to live even more authentically and unapologetically. (Solar Return Sun opposite Chiron, quincunx Uranus)
Pam
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