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Mercury enters Libra on September 14th at 3:14 AM EDT. Communication is focused on harmonious exchanges – what’s polite and socially acceptable. This is the transit of diplomacy and active listening: hear what the other person is saying and then respond accordingly, rather than focusing on what you’re going to say while they’re talking.
On the minus side, this transit can encourage the sugary gloss over uncomfortable subjects. Too, there can be unbalanced discussions and ideas that tip towards one extreme then tilt in the other direction. It may be difficult to get the real story amongst the back and forth. Also, keep an eye out for the projection and indirect communication- Mercury in Libra does not come out and ask/complain/insult directly. There’s a dance where the real issue is obscured behind the sweet words and you find yourself saying what the other person wanted to address (or vice versa). Or, you suspect there’s a barb hidden in the compliment but it’s so skillfully delivered that you’re not sure.
It’s always better to own your words, but during this transit you may find yourself caught up in confusing verbal hand offs and uneasy backhanded compliments.
The best use of this energy is to explore both sides of any discussion/idea, then find the midpoint – that sweet spot that integrates opposing ideas. This is Mercury in Libra’s real talent, and it’s not easy. But sometimes it’s essential to integrate the opposition.
Here are the aspects Mercury in Libra will make:
Sept 16th: opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)
Sept 17th: inconjunct Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)
Sept 20th: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11 deg)
Sept 22nd: square Saturn Rx in Capricorn (13 deg)
Sept 22nd: square the Nodes in Capricorn/Cancer (14 deg)
Sept 23rd: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (15 deg)
Sept 24th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (16 deg)
Sept 24th: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (17 deg)
Sept 26th: square Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)
Oct 1st: inconjunct Vesta Rx in Taurus (27 deg)
Oct 3rd: Scorpio ingress
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Mercury enters Libra on September 14th at 3:14 AM EDT. Communication is focused on harmonious exchanges – what’s polite and socially acceptable. This is the transit of diplomacy and active listening: hear what the other person is saying and then respond accordingly, rather than focusing on what you’re going to say while they’re talking.
On the minus side, this transit can encourage the sugary gloss over uncomfortable subjects. Too, there can be unbalanced discussions and ideas that tip towards one extreme then tilt in the other direction. It may be difficult to get the real story amongst the back and forth. Also, keep an eye out for the projection and indirect communication- Mercury in Libra does not come out and ask/complain/insult directly. There’s a dance where the real issue is obscured behind the sweet words and you find yourself saying what the other person wanted to address (or vice versa). Or, you suspect there’s a barb hidden in the compliment but it’s so skillfully delivered that you’re not sure.
It’s always better to own your words, but during this transit you may find yourself caught up in confusing verbal hand offs and uneasy backhanded compliments.
The best use of this energy is to explore both sides of any discussion/idea, then find the midpoint – that sweet spot that integrates opposing ideas. This is Mercury in Libra’s real talent, and it’s not easy. But sometimes it’s essential to integrate the opposition.
Here are the aspects Mercury in Libra will make:
Sept 16th: opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)
Sept 17th: inconjunct Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)
Sept 20th: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11 deg)
Sept 22nd: square Saturn Rx in Capricorn (13 deg)
Sept 22nd: square the Nodes in Capricorn/Cancer (14 deg)
Sept 23rd: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (15 deg)
Sept 24th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (16 deg)
Sept 24th: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (17 deg)
Sept 26th: square Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)
Oct 1st: inconjunct Vesta Rx in Taurus (27 deg)
Oct 3rd: Scorpio ingress
Venus enters Libra on September 14th at 9:42 AM EDT. This is one of her home signs, so she is powerful here.
Libra is the sign of harmony, relationships and beauty, so some people mistakenly underestimate this combination. Social grace and relating are emphasized but many do not view these as strengths. And Venus in Libra can be co-dependent as she is primarily concerned with what the other wants. So there will be a lot of projection, flirting and “Whatever you want is fine with me.”
But this is not weak energy. Never forget that Libra is a Cardinal sign and Venus in Libra uses her charm and grace to skillfully and assertively appeal to others (without appearing to be assertive). Her talent is appealing to you and making you feel like you’re the only one in the room for that moment. She can become what she senses you want, all the while maintaining her detached view of the situation. Libra is an Air sign, so connections involve analysis. Venus in Libra is the beautiful strategist.
When this energy is distorted, connections can be superficial. At her worst, Venus in Libra wants to be someone’s partner for the sake of partnership (she really doesn’t like being alone). The idea of romance is exalted but the messy realities of relationships are avoided. She can be a social climber, focusing on appearance.
But at her best, Venus in Libra is the ultimate partner, sensing exactly what her lover wants and giving it to him/her without sacrificing her values or integrity. She understands that strategic compromise is an essential part of any partnership and being someone’s devoted partner does not make her weak. Her strength lies in her ability to be assertive (Cardinal) in a graceful way. Venus in Libra is just as competitive as Aries, but she competes in a way that others can’t detect (until she’s won). Some may call this sneaky (or passive- aggressive) but really she just knows how to get what she wants.
It’s easy to smack someone across the chops with your assertiveness but it takes skill to position yourself ahead of the pack in a way that’s undetectable and appealing.
During this transit, pay attention to what you want in the guise of what others have (they will reflect your desires). It’s all about the other, and jealousy/comparison/competition will be emphasized. Also, look at the balance between you and your partner – do you give each other what you want or is it one-sided? Do you know how to compromise or do you compromise to the point where others use you?
Here are the aspects Venus in Libra will make:
Sep 17th: opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)
Sept 19th: inconjunct Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)
Sept 24th: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11 deg)
Sept 25th: square Saturn in Capricorn (13 deg)
Sept 25th: square the Nodes in Capricorn/Cancer (14 deg)
Sept 27th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (16 deg)
Sept 28th: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (17 deg)
Oct 1st: square Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)
Oct 6th: inconjunct Vesta Rx in Taurus (27 deg)
Oct 8th: Scorpio ingress
Venus enters Libra on September 14th at 9:42 AM EDT. This is one of her home signs, so she is powerful here.
Libra is the sign of harmony, relationships and beauty, so some people mistakenly underestimate this combination. Social grace and relating are emphasized but many do not view these as strengths. And Venus in Libra can be co-dependent as she is primarily concerned with what the other wants. So there will be a lot of projection, flirting and “Whatever you want is fine with me.”
But this is not weak energy. Never forget that Libra is a Cardinal sign and Venus in Libra uses her charm and grace to skillfully and assertively appeal to others (without appearing to be assertive). Her talent is appealing to you and making you feel like you’re the only one in the room for that moment. She can become what she senses you want, all the while maintaining her detached view of the situation. Libra is an Air sign, so connections involve analysis. Venus in Libra is the beautiful strategist.
When this energy is distorted, connections can be superficial. At her worst, Venus in Libra wants to be someone’s partner for the sake of partnership (she really doesn’t like being alone). The idea of romance is exalted but the messy realities of relationships are avoided. She can be a social climber, focusing on appearance.
But at her best, Venus in Libra is the ultimate partner, sensing exactly what her lover wants and giving it to him/her without sacrificing her values or integrity. She understands that strategic compromise is an essential part of any partnership and being someone’s devoted partner does not make her weak. Her strength lies in her ability to be assertive (Cardinal) in a graceful way. Venus in Libra is just as competitive as Aries, but she competes in a way that others can’t detect (until she’s won). Some may call this sneaky (or passive- aggressive) but really she just knows how to get what she wants.
It’s easy to smack someone across the chops with your assertiveness but it takes skill to position yourself ahead of the pack in a way that’s undetectable and appealing.
During this transit, pay attention to what you want in the guise of what others have (they will reflect your desires). It’s all about the other, and jealousy/comparison/competition will be emphasized. Also, look at the balance between you and your partner – do you give each other what you want or is it one-sided? Do you know how to compromise or do you compromise to the point where others use you?
Here are the aspects Venus in Libra will make:
Sep 17th: opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)
Sept 19th: inconjunct Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)
Sept 24th: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11 deg)
Sept 25th: square Saturn in Capricorn (13 deg)
Sept 25th: square the Nodes in Capricorn/Cancer (14 deg)
Sept 27th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (16 deg)
Sept 28th: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (17 deg)
Oct 1st: square Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)
Oct 6th: inconjunct Vesta Rx in Taurus (27 deg)
Oct 8th: Scorpio ingress
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The Septmeber 14th Full Moon (21 deg Pisces) conjoins Neptune (dreams/illusion) opposes Sun/Mars in Virgo and squares Jupiter in Sag (optimism). Moon/Neptune is sensitive, transcendent, no boundaries.
Jupiter expands what it touches, and when there’s a hard square the expansion is exaggerated through crisis. So we’ll have a big, unwieldy result that bleeds out and involves the final Neptune/Jupiter square (exact on Sept 21st). This is the crisis between dreams (Neptune) versus ideals (Jupiter). The crisis of belief. The sensitive wallop. The crazy euphoria.
The previous two Neptune/Jupiter squares occurred on Jan 13th and Jun 16th, so we’re building towards a final breakthrough or breakdown (depending on how you’ve handled the big illusion).
This Full Moon will push you to act (Jupiter square Mars) but the opposition to Neptune will undermine your actions. How you act/react will be questionable due to sadness, confusion or delusion. The urge will be big but the results will be…flaky. It could fizzle or leak.
I would approach this Full Moon with caution, and refer back to the last two dates of the Jupiter/Neptune squares. What’s been expanding in your life? Virgo is truth and Pisces is illusion, so the light of this Moon (and the final Neptune/Jupiter square) may expose something. What’s been expanding is not necessarily all false, but you do have to keep your eye on what cannot be sustained because it’s simply too much.
The Virgo Sun will trine Pluto Rx in Capricorn (which will also sextile the Pisces Moon) so there’s a touch of grounding. When in doubt, refer back to the ongoing transformations in your life – the death of old structures/rules. Hook into that power, because that’s what’s real. Forget about the hopes and wishes – look at the physical results of what’s dying and transforming.
Full Moon in Pisces means something must be released or dissolved, but you don’t have to lose your grip on reality.
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The Septmeber 14th Full Moon (21 deg Pisces) conjoins Neptune (dreams/illusion) opposes Sun/Mars in Virgo and squares Jupiter in Sag (optimism). Moon/Neptune is sensitive, transcendent, no boundaries.
Jupiter expands what it touches, and when there’s a hard square the expansion is exaggerated through crisis. So we’ll have a big, unwieldy result that bleeds out and involves the final Neptune/Jupiter square (exact on Sept 21st). This is the crisis between dreams (Neptune) versus ideals (Jupiter). The crisis of belief. The sensitive wallop. The crazy euphoria.
The previous two Neptune/Jupiter squares occurred on Jan 13th and Jun 16th, so we’re building towards a final breakthrough or breakdown (depending on how you’ve handled the big illusion).
This Full Moon will push you to act (Jupiter square Mars) but the opposition to Neptune will undermine your actions. How you act/react will be questionable due to sadness, confusion or delusion. The urge will be big but the results will be…flaky. It could fizzle or leak.
I would approach this Full Moon with caution, and refer back to the last two dates of the Jupiter/Neptune squares. What’s been expanding in your life? Virgo is truth and Pisces is illusion, so the light of this Moon (and the final Neptune/Jupiter square) may expose something. What’s been expanding is not necessarily all false, but you do have to keep your eye on what cannot be sustained because it’s simply too much.
The Virgo Sun will trine Pluto Rx in Capricorn (which will also sextile the Pisces Moon) so there’s a touch of grounding. When in doubt, refer back to the ongoing transformations in your life – the death of old structures/rules. Hook into that power, because that’s what’s real. Forget about the hopes and wishes – look at the physical results of what’s dying and transforming.
Full Moon in Pisces means something must be released or dissolved, but you don’t have to lose your grip on reality.
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Sun in Virgo trine Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)
Mercury in Virgo conjunct Venus (28 deg)
Sun/Pluto empowers your mastery over details, enabling you to do it correctly with maximum impact. This is about making the most of an improvement while integrating transformation with practical knowledge. A potent but non-invasive way to make something better, and Mercury/Venus adds charm and magnetism – solutions and helpful suggestions will sound appealing. Or, digging for specifics can unearth something very favourable. Perhaps you hear something very, very nice that’s exactly what you want. Or, you can deliver a critique in the nicest possible way.
These influences are about making the most of Virgo’s precision. Details are key – this can deliver the exact information/solution/fact that makes you happy. Power and beauty comes from focusing on the best.
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Sun in Virgo trine Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)
Mercury in Virgo conjunct Venus (28 deg)
Sun/Pluto empowers your mastery over details, enabling you to do it correctly with maximum impact. This is about making the most of an improvement while integrating transformation with practical knowledge. A potent but non-invasive way to make something better, and Mercury/Venus adds charm and magnetism – solutions and helpful suggestions will sound appealing. Or, digging for specifics can unearth something very favourable. Perhaps you hear something very, very nice that’s exactly what you want. Or, you can deliver a critique in the nicest possible way.
These influences are about making the most of Virgo’s precision. Details are key – this can deliver the exact information/solution/fact that makes you happy. Power and beauty comes from focusing on the best.
Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton
Mercury and Venus in Virgo trine Vesta in Taurus (27 deg)Mars in Virgo square Jupiter in Sagittar…