September 2024 Newsletter
Dearest Friends
Kindly note that the days and times given below are in Pacific Time (including AZ). For Rocky Mountain Time add 1 hr. For Central Time, add 2 hours. For Eastern Standard Time, add 3 hours. For Alaskan Time, subtract 1 hour. For Hawaii-Aleutian Time, subtract 2 hours. For Greenwich, add 8 hours. For Central European time (CET) add 9 hours, for Eastern European Time (EET), add 10 hours.
September 2024
RUNE OF THE MONTH: “Algiz”, Elk. This is the rune of ultimate protection against the evilest of evils. It is also the rune of wisdom and victory.
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With the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, Pluto returning for the last time in Capricorn, Mars entering Cancer, Venus entering Scorpio, as well as the Sun and Mercury both entering Libra, September is a major turning-point month.
Tuesday September 17, Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (25º41’) at 7:34 PM. We may want to remember what happened in our lives during the 1997 and the 2016 Lunar Eclipses in Pisces which happened at similar degrees, as this will give us an indication of what to expect. Our feelings, creative imagination, prophetic dreams, and idealism are being greatly enhanced. Because this cosmic event makes us acutely aware of flaws and imperfections, some people will feel irrationally tense and irritated. Others will walk around in a dream, their common sense having gone out the window, oblivious to reality, escaping in a world of their own invention. And still others becoming very aware of their emotional needs and what lacks in their romantic life, will be very clear on what needs to change in their love relationship. Work and health issues will come to the forefront. As our fears and doubts are being amplified, our faith is also being tested. It will become important to serve but within clear boundaries. Resting and paying attention to our spiritual life will be key in helping us clear whatever was holding us from our highest fulfillment.
Pluto re-enters Capricorn for the very last time on Sunday 9/1 until November 19. This ends the cycle of Pluto in Capricorn since 2008. The corruption at high level that had existed for eons behind the scenes became obvious to the public in a glaring light. The people, seeing the reality behind the facades, became more aware and thus wiser. This last round will bring down many people in positions of authority, who, thinking they could keep getting away with murder, deceived and abused others.
Moreover, Pluto remains retrograde this whole month till October 11. Its shadow period lasts until February 2, 2025. The degrees traveled in September (0º01’ Aquarius-29º41’ Capricorn) are associated in the Sabian Symbols with the following images: “An old adobe mission in California” and “A secret meeting of men responsible for executive decisions in world affairs”. Church and politics have ruled for millenniums, enslaving most of the world, but now, the power is gradually being taken back by the people who, seeing clearly through the veil, are connecting to their own true power.
Mars enters Cancer on Wednesday 9/4 till November 3. An excellent period of buying a home or doing some house repairs. Periods of high energy may alternate with bouts of total laziness. Regardless of our sex, our motherly instincts are likely to awaken. Harmony with our family members is paramount, as any discord would be emotionally draining. We may not be too straightforward in expressing our feelings yet should try to be if we don’t want our frustrations to spiral into physical challenges. Following our intuitions is important, as well as striking the right balance between honoring our needs and respecting those of others.
Saturn remains retrograde this whole month until November 15. Its shadow period lasts until February 18, 2025. The degrees traveled in September (16º35’-14º26’ Pisces) are symbolized by: “An Easter parade”, “In the quiet of his study a creative individual experiences a flow of inspiration”, and “An officer instructing his men before a simulated assault under a barrage of live shells.” A time of seriousness and reflection, requiring of us to go within, focus on our work with discipline and diligence, and leave no stone unturned in our preparation for the future that we want.
Uranus turns retrograde on Sunday 9/1 at 8:18 AM and will remain so until January 30, 2025. Its shadow period lasts until May 17, 2025. The degrees covered in September (27º15’-26º56’ Taurus) are associated with the following images: “A woman past her ‘change of life’ experiences a new love” and “An old Indian woman selling the artifacts of her tribe to passers-by”. We are asked to tap into the uniqueness of our inner resources. Our originality is our strength. This is what separates us from others and gives us something to enrich the world with.
Neptune remains retrograde this whole month until December 7th. Its shadow period will remain until March 28, 2025. The degrees covered in September (29º03’-28º16’ Pisces) are represented by: “A majestic rock formation resembling a face is idealized by a boy who takes it as his ideal of greatness, and as he grows up, begins to look like it” and “Light breaking into many colors as it passes through a prism”. What we focus on, we become. If we keep our eyes on greatness and light, that is what we shall embody.
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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):
On Sunday 9/1 between 5:25 PM and 8:48 PM: when the Moon enters Virgo.
On Wednesday 9/4 between 9:06 AM and 9:12 AM: when the Moon enters Libra.
On Friday 9/6 between 10:08 PM and 10:18 PM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.
On Monday 9/9 between 10:11 AM and 10:26 AM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.
On Wednesday 9/11 between 5:21 PM and 7:38 PM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.
On Saturday 9/14 between 12:35 AM and 12:53 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.
From Sunday 9/15 at 10:04 PM till Monday 9/16 at 2:39 AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.
On Wednesday 9/19 between 2:02 AM and 2:24 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.
On Friday 9/20 between 1:39 AM and 2:03 AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.
On Sunday 9/22 between 3:14 AM and 3:24 AM: when the Moon enters Gemini.
On Tuesday 9/24 between 4:59 AM and 7:50 AM: when the Moon enters Cancer.
From Saturday 9/28 at 8:36 PM till Sunday 9/29 at 2:42 AM: when the Moon enters Leo.
Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!
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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon
Moon in Leo until Sunday 9/1 at 8:47 PM + between Thursday 9/26 at 3:47 PM and Sunday 9/29 at 2:41 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…
Moon in Virgo between Sunday 9/1 at 8:48 PM and Wednesday 9/4 at 9:11 AM + between Sunday 9/29 at 2:42 AM and Tuesday 10/1 at 3:19 PM : Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….
Moon in Libra between Wednesday 9/4 at 9:12 AM and Friday 9/6 at 10:17 PM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).
Moon in Scorpio between Friday 9/6 at 10:18 PM and Monday 9/9 at 10:25 AM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.
Moon in Sagittarius between Monday 9/9 at 10:26 AM and Wednesday 9/11 at 7:37 PM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).
Moon in Capricorn between Wednesday 9/11 at 7:38 PM and Saturday 9/14 at 12:52 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…
Moon in Aquarius between Saturday 9/14 at 12:53 AM and Monday 9/16 at 2:38 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers, and technology in general….
Moon in Pisces between Monday 9/16 at 2:39 AM and Wednesday 9/18 at 2:23 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…
Moon in Aries between Wednesday 9/18 at 2:24 AM and Friday 9/20 at 2:02 AM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….
Moon in Taurus between Friday 9/20 at 2:03 AM and Sunday 9/22 at 3:23 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…
Moon in Gemini between Sunday 9/22 at 3:24 AM and Tuesday 9/24 at 7:49 AM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….
Moon in Cancer between Tuesday 9/24 at 7:50 AM and Thursday 9/26 at 3:46 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….
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This month’s intentional meditation started on Monday 8/19 with the Full Moon in Aquarius at exactly 11:26 AM.
On Monday 9/2, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 6:56 PM for the New Moon in Virgo. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….
Next month’s intentional meditation starts on Tuesday 9/17. Take out as many blank sheets of paper as you have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they basked in the light of the Full Moon (Lunar Eclipse) in Pisces at exactly 7:34 PM. Once that moment passed, gather your Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder until the next New Moon next month.
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Sunday 9/1: Pluto re-enters Capricorn (5:10 PM)
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Monday 9/2: Mars Square Neptune (9:10 PM)
A day to stay away from drugs and alcohol as their effects are likely to be amplified. Situations we were counting on may not materialize the way we wanted. Our sensitivity is heightened. We may feel a vague anxiety. People tend to be unstable and problems, complex. It is important that we remain kind, considerate, and focused on our ideals.
Wednesday 9/4: Mars enters Cancer (12:46 PM) till November 3
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Friday 9/6: Mercury Square Uranus (9:21 PM)
Not a good day for moving, traveling or signing legal documents. There could be communication breakdowns. People are erratic. Nothing quite turns out the way we expected. Separations could occur. But if we just go with the flow, this can be an exciting day full of pleasant surprises.
Saturday 9/7: Sun Opposition Saturn (9:35 PM)
A trying day. People in positions of authority could reveal their selfishness and need to control at all costs. We could feel burdened with responsibilities. Our social life could be restricted. Best to focus on our work with persistence, concentration, seriousness, and patience, and take care of our own well-being.
Sunday 9/8: Mercury enters Virgo (11:50 PM) till 9/26
During the next 3 weeks, our mind is sharp, attentive to details, and focused on selfless service. A wonderful time to enroll in a class, read, study, and travel to learn something new. We are likely to be more communicative than usual, are interested in improving our health and understanding better the needs of our body. Signing up to a yoga class is encouraged.
Wednesday 9/11: Mercury Sextile Mars (8:42 PM)
Our confidence in our ideas is strong. We call a spade a spade. Great for initiating a project requiring competence, quick decisions, and demanding intellectual work. We could feel a little argumentative and enjoy competition. Our mind is strategic. We find change stimulating. Vigorous physical activities are helpful.
Thursday 9/12: Sun Square Jupiter (3:53 AM)
Prone to restlessness, exaggeration, and over-confidence, we might bite a little more than we can chew. Taking on too many projects is not advised. Our inflated sense of self could lead to extravagance. Best to hold off on buying, selling, or engaging in any legal battle. A day best spent reevaluating our moral values and expressing humility and gratitude.
Saturday 9/14: Venus Trine Jupiter (10:34 PM)
Our social life is warm and pleasant. Romance is favored. Our domestic affairs are blessed with harmony. People feel fair, friendly, comforting, supportive, and generous. A great day to attend a glamorous event. Artistic endeavors are favored. Financial affairs are prosperous. We may even receive a gift or a favor.
Tuesday 9/17: Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (7:34 PM)
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Wednesday 9/18: Mercury Opposition Saturn (1:50 AM)
We are concerned with practical needs. Our mental outlook is serious but could also be borderline pessimistic and somewhat negative. A great day for mental work requiring a lot of discipline and focus. Our ideas may not quite come across the way we intended. Our lack of inspiration is compensated by hard work.
Thursday 9/19: Sun Trine Uranus (7:04 AM)
New, exciting situations arise. Sudden changes create unexpected good fortune. Stimulating adventures broaden our personal experience. Unusual opportunities provide us with innovative ways of advancing our position and realizing our goals and objectives. Technology, metaphysics, science are favored.
Friday 9/20: Sun Opposition Neptune (5:17 PM)
Remaining realistic could prove challenging. Our sensitivity is enhanced. We are likely to feel more compassionate and empathic than usual but should be stay away from people who play with our emotions or misrepresent a situation. Even if the situation we are in seems ideal, we could experience a fleeting sense of discontentment. Meditating, creating art or just resting are good uses of this transit.
Saturday 9/21: Mercury Square Jupiter (1:50 AM), Sun Trine Pluto (11:12 PM)
Blind trust is unwise. We should be particularly careful to not promise more than we can deliver. However, our ability to focus on the silver lining of every dark cloud and optimism are great strengths today. If we can plan things carefully, do not overlook details and remain moderate, this can be a great day for business transactions. Our natural authority commands the respect of others. A day to bring into the open any conflict that may arise and solve it for the good of all concerned. Taking a stand for what we believe in gains us the respect of others.
Sunday 9/22: the Sun enters Libra (5:44 AM) till October 22, Venus Square Pluto (2:15 PM), Venus enters Scorpio (7:36 PM) till October 17
During the coming month, we seek beauty, balance, and harmony. Relationships assume a greater than usual importance. Functioning better in partnership than alone, we need intensity and passion. We could feel powerful emotions and be shocked by the jealousy, need for control or possessivity that may arise in ourselves or in others. A great period to redecorate our home, change our wardrobe, and renew our style. Today, more specifically, manipulative, compulsive, subversive techniques could prove particularly destructive. Emotional challenges from the past could be brought to the surface to be cleansed. For the sake of peace and unity, we may be required to bend over backwards.
Tuesday 9/24: Mercury Trine Uranus (10:27 AM)
An excellent transit for any kind of original, progressive thinking. Creative insights improve our efficiency. Flashes of intuition offer unusual solutions to existing challenges. Teaching, traveling, studying, publishing, and lecturing are favored. Things may not quite go according to plan, but if we remain open and flexible, we shall find that we are moved in the perfect direction.
Wednesday 9/25: Mercury Opposition Neptune (4:07 AM), Mercury Trine Pluto (9:14 PM)
An interesting day. On one hand we might feel absent-minded, lazy, ineffective, and prone to daydreaming. Meditation, art, healing, and any work requiring imagination is appealing. On the other hand, we X-ray situations and people, dig beneath the surface, and get to the root of any problem. Mysteries are attractive. We seek serious, profound conversations, and grasp the intricacies of cause and effect, which inspires us to work more deeply on ourselves.
Thursday 9/26: Mercury enters Libra (1:09 AM) till October 13
Love is on our mind. We may spend more time than usual figuring out what works and what doesn’t in our relationships. We are interested in teamwork, seek peace, beauty, and balance. A great period to redecorate our personal space. Excellent also for establishing contracts, engaging in diplomatic negotiations, and resolving legal issues. Music, literature, and the arts are all very attractive.
Sunday 9/29: Mars Trine Saturn (9:06 PM)
A great day for endeavors requiring concentration, experience, and efficiency. We are particularly resourceful and seek energetic actions. Not easily swayed by external considerations, we take control of our lives with a strong will to succeed. Our enterprising spirit is supported by common sense, orderly actions, as well as a direct and conservative attitude.
Monday 9/30: Sun Conjunct Mercury (2:09 PM)
Perfect for planning for the future, writing e-mails, returning phone calls, selling, trading, and making small trips. Good also for trying something new and accepting social invitations. Communications are simple and straightforward.
Wishing you a powerful month of September!
In Loving Light.
Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.
Astrologer, Shaman, International Conference Speaker
Author of Astrology for Enlightenment (Atria Books, Simon & Schuster)
Founder of the Online Llankay, Munay, Yachay School of Shamanic Studies
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