Author: Nadia Gilchrist

September 20th, 2019: Sun Trine Vesta

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Gerrit Dou

  • Virgo Sun trine Vesta in Taurus (27 deg)

Vesta is focus and Virgo is details, so here we have the ultimate combo of precision and fixed focus. The Sun will illuminate an area that’s precious – a resource or survival issue. Specific details will be integrated into the sacred altar: perhaps you can make small but effective improvements to what you’re building.

The details are elevated and attain a level of purity when you see how they contribute to your survival. Use the facts or (yes) critiques as fuel for the flame. Sun in harmony with Vesta finds purpose in pure focus.

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September 19th, 2019: Power In The Details

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Photo by Barcelona Albertus from Pexels

Photo by Barcelona Albertus from Pexels

  • Waning Trine between the Taurus Moon and Virgo Sun (26 deg)

  • Mars in Virgo trine Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

The Waning Trine integrates comfort with details and stability with small improvements. It’s time to share what you’ve been refining – enjoy the fruits of your labour and preserve what you’ve been perfecting. Take pride in the value of what you’ve done: people will be open to your solutions or assistance. The Waning Trine always involves interaction with others in some way.

Mars/Pluto is a potent enabler of the above, as precise actions are powered up by will or passion. This is the “make it happen” aspect – you can push through a problem, manifest a solution or create physical transformation in a health, service or organizational context. You have power over the details and can tap into the power within the details.

Overall, these aspects encourage you to reach out and just do it. The vibe is careful but effective, grounded but passionate and others will recognize your mastery.

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September 19th, 2019: Power In The Details

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Photo by Barcelona Albertus from Pexels

Photo by Barcelona Albertus from Pexels

  • Waning Trine between the Taurus Moon and Virgo Sun (26 deg)

  • Mars in Virgo trine Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

The Waning Trine integrates comfort with details and stability with small improvements. It’s time to share what you’ve been refining – enjoy the fruits of your labour and preserve what you’ve been perfecting. Take pride in the value of what you’ve done: people will be open to your solutions or assistance. The Waning Trine always involves interaction with others in some way.

Mars/Pluto is a potent enabler of the above, as precise actions are powered up by will or passion. This is the “make it happen” aspect – you can push through a problem, manifest a solution or create physical transformation in a health, service or organizational context. You have power over the details and can tap into the power within the details.

Overall, these aspects encourage you to reach out and just do it. The vibe is careful but effective, grounded but passionate and others will recognize your mastery.

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September 18th, 2019: Saturn Direct

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  • Saturn stations direct in Capricorn (13 deg)

Saturn direct means it’s time to get back to business. Since Saturn stationed retrograde (April 29th at 20 deg) you may have felt a cessation of responsibilities. The weight of what you had to do (or limits/deadlines) may have eased. Well, get ready to commit yourself to the grind, once again.

Now, if Saturn Rx was actually moving back towards something in your natal chart, you may find his direct motion to be a relief. Finally, he’s moving on: you can get past that block or finger-wagging authority.

But whether you experience Saturn direct as a return to rules or an escape from rules, know that it means forward movement. It’s time to progress with a commitment, ending or construction project in the Capricorn area of your chart. You can move on to the next stage of the build.

Saturn’s Rx went from 20 to 13 deg Capricorn, so these degrees in the Cardinal signs will continue to feel Saturn as he drags himself forward. But 13 deg Cardinal will done with Saturn (for good) around the start of October. 14 deg Cardinal can say goodbye to Saturn around the end of October. And so on. Saturn direct will reach 20 deg Capricorn around the end of December 2019.

Even if you’re bidding Saturn adieu, make sure you do something constructive with this last pass. If you ignore Saturn’s agenda, you will not be happy. This is not one of those transits you want to slough off. Not only is Saturn about obligations, he’s also about karma and results. His message will continue to resonate.

And you know what he wants from you. You do. Saturn is always upfront. You may try to deny the issue, but the obligation/ending/boundary is clear.

What are you trying to construct?

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September 18th, 2019: Saturn Direct

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  • Saturn stations direct in Capricorn (13 deg)

Saturn direct means it’s time to get back to business. Since Saturn stationed retrograde (April 29th at 20 deg) you may have felt a cessation of responsibilities. The weight of what you had to do (or limits/deadlines) may have eased. Well, get ready to commit yourself to the grind, once again.

Now, if Saturn Rx was actually moving back towards something in your natal chart, you may find his direct motion to be a relief. Finally, he’s moving on: you can get past that block or finger-wagging authority.

But whether you experience Saturn direct as a return to rules or an escape from rules, know that it means forward movement. It’s time to progress with a commitment, ending or construction project in the Capricorn area of your chart. You can move on to the next stage of the build.

Saturn’s Rx went from 20 to 13 deg Capricorn, so these degrees in the Cardinal signs will continue to feel Saturn as he drags himself forward. But 13 deg Cardinal will done with Saturn (for good) around the start of October. 14 deg Cardinal can say goodbye to Saturn around the end of October. And so on. Saturn direct will reach 20 deg Capricorn around the end of December 2019.

Even if you’re bidding Saturn adieu, make sure you do something constructive with this last pass. If you ignore Saturn’s agenda, you will not be happy. This is not one of those transits you want to slough off. Not only is Saturn about obligations, he’s also about karma and results. His message will continue to resonate.

And you know what he wants from you. You do. Saturn is always upfront. You may try to deny the issue, but the obligation/ending/boundary is clear.

What are you trying to construct?

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September 17th, 2019: Rough Patches

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Photo by Yogendra Singh from Pexels

  • Mercury in Libra inconjunct Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Venus in Libra opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)

A difficult day for relationship harmony.

Venus in Libra loves to be loved and to have everything polished, pretty and graceful. This can mean bending over backwards to be accommodating, but the opposition to Chiron indicates that there will be socially uncomfortable moments, no matter what.

Efforts to be charming or diplomatic may fail, or end up inadvertently triggering a sore spot. Perhaps you’re hurt because someone is taking advantage or treating you unfairly. This is the time to be aware of what desires (regarding love, attention and values) you’re projecting. People don’t know what you want unless you tell them. If they can’t or won’t meet you halfway (after you’ve been open) this tells you something about them.

Adding to this, we have Mercury making a painful inconjunct to Uranus in Venus-ruled Taurus. Polite conversation will be difficult due to hard-to-pinpoint anxiety about saying the right thing. There’s a need to speak the truth/break away from what’s proper, but there can be doubts about how to do this effectively. Words may swing between the complete avoidance of anything controversial (candy-coated statements) to blunt, artless blurbs.

Expect touchy, painful moments and inappropriate words. Do your best to navigate by making allowances for rough patches.

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September 17th, 2019: Rough Patches

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Photo by Yogendra Singh from Pexels

Photo by Yogendra Singh from Pexels

  • Mercury in Libra inconjunct Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Venus in Libra opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)

A difficult day for relationship harmony.

Venus in Libra loves to be loved and to have everything polished, pretty and graceful. This can mean bending over backwards to be accommodating, but the opposition to Chiron indicates that there will be socially uncomfortable moments, no matter what.

Efforts to be charming or diplomatic may fail, or end up inadvertently triggering a sore spot. Perhaps you’re hurt because someone is taking advantage or treating you unfairly. This is the time to be aware of what desires (regarding love, attention and values) you’re projecting. People don’t know what you want unless you tell them. If they can’t or won’t meet you halfway (after you’ve been open) this tells you something about them.

Adding to this, we have Mercury making a painful inconjunct to Uranus in Venus-ruled Taurus. Polite conversation will be difficult due to hard-to-pinpoint anxiety about saying the right thing. There’s a need to speak the truth/break away from what’s proper, but there can be doubts about how to do this effectively. Words may swing between the complete avoidance of anything controversial (candy-coated statements) to blunt, artless blurbs.

Expect touchy, painful moments and inappropriate words. Do your best to navigate by making allowances for rough patches.

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September 16th, 2019: Mercury Opposite Chiron

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Photo by kelvin carris from Pexels

  • Mercury in Libra opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)

Mercury in Libra wants to say the nice thing and gloss over the painful stuff. The opposition to Chiron says this will be difficult, because almost anything will activate a sore spot or sound awkward. In fact, you may find that more you try to be polite, the more likely you are to say the wrong thing. Wounds/sensitivities may be projected so that everything sounds hurtful. Watch for backhanded compliments (passive-aggressive) or compliments that are genuine but rub someone the wrong way (unintentionally hurtful).

Compromise and diplomacy will not be favoured. You probably won’t see the painful words coming because Mercury in Libra is not blunt. Focus on the unpleasant issue and talk about it as best you can. Accept that the discussion will not be smooth, but Chiron shouldn’t be ignored. This could also be a good time to apologize.

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