Author: Nadia Gilchrist

September 27th, 2019: Venus Inconjunct Lilith/Neptune

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Jan Steen

Jan Steen

  • Venus in Libra inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (16°)

  • Venus in Libra inconjunct Neptune RX in Pisces (16°)

Venus makes challenging aspects to BML and Neptune. The socially acceptable expression of female energy or relationship impulses (Venus) will have to be adjusted with the magic (Neptune) of the dangerous woman (BML). 

Lilith’s undefined energy can seep unexpectedly into situations: Lilith/ Neptune is the addictive or transcendent version of the other woman/ witch/ prostitute or female rebel. Without allowing this to undermine a relationship or your social balance, you must still consider what slides beneath the social dance.

Lilith/ Neptune is slippery and this conjunction will be exact on September 30th (so what starts today will stretch into the 30th). As this energy builds, consider how it challenges the conventional standards of relating. What is the unspoken side of the woman you know? There may be doubts about what’s unconventional (but liberating) and these will have to be integrated before they weaken your relationships.

Sometimes this energy can manifest as the sneaky or destructive side of flirtation.

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September 27th, 2019: Venus Inconjunct Lilith/Neptune

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Jan Steen

Jan Steen

  • Venus in Libra inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (16°)

  • Venus in Libra inconjunct Neptune RX in Pisces (16°)

Venus makes challenging aspects to BML and Neptune. The socially acceptable expression of female energy or relationship impulses (Venus) will have to be adjusted with the magic (Neptune) of the dangerous woman (BML). 

Lilith’s undefined energy can seep unexpectedly into situations: Lilith/ Neptune is the addictive or transcendent version of the other woman/ witch/ prostitute or female rebel. Without allowing this to undermine a relationship or your social balance, you must still consider what slides beneath the social dance.

Lilith/ Neptune is slippery and this conjunction will be exact on September 30th (so what starts today will stretch into the 30th). As this energy builds, consider how it challenges the conventional standards of relating. What is the unspoken side of the woman you know? There may be doubts about what’s unconventional (but liberating) and these will have to be integrated before they weaken your relationships.

Sometimes this energy can manifest as the sneaky or destructive side of flirtation.

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September 26th, 2019: Son Opposite Chiron And Mercury Square Pluto

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Photo by it's me neosiam from Pexels

Photo by it’s me neosiam from Pexels

  • Libra Sun opposite Chiron RX in Aries (3°)

  • Mercury in Libra square Pluto RX in a Capricorn (20°)

The theme today is harmony challenged by uncomfortable truths. Don’t expect things to go smoothly, but there will be extreme valueI in the tension.

The Sun illuminates Chiron’s pain or vulnerability but you may experience it through another. The opposition is an aspect of projection and Libra strongly emphasizes protection. So this could involve projected wounds, or seeing your pain reflected in the eyes of another. Social or relationship purposes can be compromised by wounds that are not owned. Feeling like a victim (everyone is out to get you) is a possibility.

On the plus side, there is a chance to access empathy through another’s difficulties. Keep an eye out for unbalanced situations where a wound becomes the main purpose. Consider if there is a way to correct that imbalance by courageously confronting what hurts. Make the switch from victim to warrior.

Note that the Sun conjoined Chiron On March 22 at 1° Aries. This oppositionIs the result of what began around that date.

Mercury/Pluto will add some difficult but valuable undertones to the above. The crisis between socially acceptable words versus dark truths will create pleasant conversations with a sharp or manipulative edge. Pay attention to the tone and how someone’s words make you feel, even if that feeling seems contrary to what they’re saying. This means you’re becoming aware of the passive- aggressive or obscured desire for power/fear of losing power.

Pluto in any aspect to Mercury always reveals rich truths. The darker the truth the richer it is. This can give you more fuel to deal with the Sun/ Chiron opposition. If you stay on your toes and really listen to what’s being said, you’ll gain access to the entire picture; it will be uncomfortable but very fruitful.

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September 26th, 2019: Sun Opposite Chiron And Mercury Square Pluto

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Photo by it's me neosiam from Pexels

Photo by it’s me neosiam from Pexels

  • Libra Sun opposite Chiron RX in Aries (3°)

  • Mercury in Libra square Pluto RX in a Capricorn (20°)

The theme today is harmony challenged by uncomfortable truths. Don’t expect things to go smoothly, but there will be extreme valueI in the tension.

The Sun illuminates Chiron’s pain or vulnerability but you may experience it through another. The opposition is an aspect of projection and Libra strongly emphasizes protection. So this could involve projected wounds, or seeing your pain reflected in the eyes of another. Social or relationship purposes can be compromised by wounds that are not owned. Feeling like a victim (everyone is out to get you) is a possibility.

On the plus side, there is a chance to access empathy through another’s difficulties. Keep an eye out for unbalanced situations where a wound becomes the main purpose. Consider if there is a way to correct that imbalance by courageously confronting what hurts. Make the switch from victim to warrior.

Note that the Sun conjoined Chiron On March 22 at 1° Aries. This oppositionIs the result of what began around that date.

Mercury/Pluto will add some difficult but valuable undertones to the above. The crisis between socially acceptable words versus dark truths will create pleasant conversations with a sharp or manipulative edge. Pay attention to the tone and how someone’s words make you feel, even if that feeling seems contrary to what they’re saying. This means you’re becoming aware of the passive- aggressive or obscured desire for power/fear of losing power.

Pluto in any aspect to Mercury always reveals rich truths. The darker the truth the richer it is. This can give you more fuel to deal with the Sun/ Chiron opposition. If you stay on your toes and really listen to what’s being said, you’ll gain access to the entire picture; it will be uncomfortable but very fruitful.

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September 25th, 2019: Venus Square Saturn And The Nodes

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Lilla Cabot Perry

Lilla Cabot Perry

  • Venus in Libra square Saturn in Capricorn (13°)

  • Venus in Libra Square the Nodes (14°)

Venus square Saturn (ruler of the Capricorn South node) will place restrictions on what you want and love. These restrictions will be rules, obligations or traditions from the past. The pressure to conform or hold back will create an imbalance (Libra). You may feel less attractive or you may not get what you want in a relationship. The exchange of love and affection will be unequal-perhaps one person simply has nothing to give.

But since Venus is squaring the Nodes, those restrictions are pushing you towards a crossroads. You will have to acknowledge what you cannot have while also looking towards the future (Cancer North Node). The future is more emotional, nurturing and giving but it’s not familiar. So even if what you know it is unpleasant, there may be hesitation to move forward. It’s always your choice: you may have to make a decision about a relationship or a situation that impacts your self-esteem. Look at what you can’t have and where your responsibilities lie, and then consider what you can have (it’s ahead of you). 

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September 25th, 2019: Venus Square Saturn And The Nodes

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Lilla Cabot Perry

Lilla Cabot Perry

  • Venus in Libra square Saturn in Capricorn (13°)

  • Venus in Libra Square the Nodes (14°)

Venus square Saturn (ruler of the Capricorn South node) will place restrictions on what you want and love. These restrictions will be rules, obligations or traditions from the past. The pressure to conform or hold back will create an imbalance (Libra). You may feel less attractive or you may not get what you want in a relationship. The exchange of love and affection will be unequal-perhaps one person simply has nothing to give.

But since Venus is squaring the Nodes, those restrictions are pushing you towards a crossroads. You will have to acknowledge what you cannot have while also looking towards the future (Cancer North Node). The future is more emotional, nurturing and giving but it’s not familiar. So even if what you know it is unpleasant, there may be hesitation to move forward. It’s always your choice: you may have to make a decision about a relationship or a situation that impacts your self-esteem. Look at what you can’t have and where your responsibilities lie, and then consider what you can have (it’s ahead of you). 

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September 24th, 2019: Relationships are Favoured

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Photo by Artem Beliaikin from Pexels

Photo by Artem Beliaikin from Pexels

  • Mercury in Libra inconjunct Neptune RX in Pisces (16°)

  • Mercury in Libra sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (17°)

  • Venus in Libra sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11°)

  • Saturn in Capricorn trine Juno in Virgo (13°)

Mercury/Neptune is a caution to balance truth with sensitivity. What’s unspoken or suspected should be honored, but don’t allow it to undermine your objectivity when speaking with others. It can be easy to read too much into what you think the other person is saying. But the more dominant aspect of Mercury/Jupiter should counteract this with a shot of balanced wisdom and optimism. Overall, communication with others will be open minded and inclusive.

Venus/Ceres adds a smooth touch to all relationships. One-on-one exchanges will be nurturing but not smothering. This aspect suggests acceptance and objective empathy for all. This also has a light touch- no one is being forced to conform or stay.

For those who want reassurance, Saturn/Juno ensures the firm commitment. Juno in Virgo is the detailed agreement-nothing is overlooked and there is a shared desire to improve. Saturn nails it down with an official commitment or steadfast rules.

Overall, any one-on-one exchange is favoured today.

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September 24th, 2019: Relationships are Favoured

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Photo by Artem Beliaikin from Pexels

Photo by Artem Beliaikin from Pexels

  • Mercury in Libra inconjunct Neptune RX in Pisces (16°)

  • Mercury in Libra sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (17°)

  • Venus in Libra sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11°)

  • Saturn in Capricorn trine Juno in Virgo (13°)

Mercury/Neptune is a caution to balance truth with sensitivity. What’s unspoken or suspected should be honored, but don’t allow it to undermine your objectivity when speaking with others. It can be easy to read too much into what you think the other person is saying. But the more dominant aspect of Mercury/Jupiter should counteract this with a shot of balanced wisdom and optimism. Overall, communication with others will be open minded and inclusive.

Venus/Ceres adds a smooth touch to all relationships. One-on-one exchanges will be nurturing but not smothering. This aspect suggests acceptance and objective empathy for all. This also has a light touch- no one is being forced to conform or stay.

For those who want reassurance, Saturn/Juno ensures the firm commitment. Juno in Virgo is the detailed agreement-nothing is overlooked and there is a shared desire to improve. Saturn nails it down with an official commitment or steadfast rules.

Overall, any one-on-one exchange is favoured today.

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Sun Into Libra And The Fall Equinox

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Bartolomeo Bezzi

Bartolomeo Bezzi

The Sun’s Libra ingress takes place on September 23 at 3:50 AM EDT.

Here we are at another Fall Equinox. The hours of daylight and darkness are equal and then we cross the threshold into lengthening nights. All equinoxes and solstices are times of increased power-in this case, there is a brief time of balance before things get darker. What can you do with this? As a time of harvest, you take stock of what you’ve planted and grown since the spring. What are you reaping now? Do you have enough to sustain you through the cold months ahead? Balance is a moment of stillness – use this to objectively see where you’re at before things start moving again.

This could be a literal issue (involving food or money) or a metaphorical issue where you take stock of your relationships, lifestyle or progress in a situation.

If you don’t have enough to sustain you, consider how you can beef up your material or emotional resources. Remember that Libra is about one-on-one relationships. So there’s always another involved, whether or not you’re a loner. Consider what you project, what’s being projected onto you, and whether your relationships sustain or deplete you.

Some key themes during this Libra season will be the Sun’s opposition to Chiron RX in Aries (projected wounds, confronting the necessary awkwardness) and the Sun’s squares to Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn (authority, obligations, power and deconstruction will upset the balance). Libra strives for balance in all situations but harmony and compromise will not be possible for much of this season. This is happening for a reason – sometimes you have to rock the boat in order to find a new centre.

Where is your centre? Or, do you prefer to swing between extremes?

Here the aspects the Libra Sun will make:

  • Sept 26: opposite Chiron RX in Aries (3°)

  • Sept 28: New Moon (5°)

  • Sept 29: inconjunct Uranus RX in Taurus (5°)

  • Oct 6: square the Nodes in Capricorn/ Cancer (13°)

  • Oct 7: square Saturn in Capricorn (14°)

  • Oct 9: inconjunct Neptune RX in Pisces (16°)

  • Oct 10: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (17°)

  • Oct 11: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (17°)

  • Oct 13: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (20°)

  • Oct 13: Full Moon in Aries (20°)

  • Oct 14: square Pluto in Capricorn (20°)

  • Oct 18: inconjunct Vesta RX in Taurus (25°)

  • Oct 23: Scorpio ingress

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