Planetary Itinerary — September 2019
Mercury enters Libra (9/14 – 10/3)
Mercury entered lighthearted Libra this month. We are aware of what we say, and may attempt to please others by saying what they want to hear. There may be excessive praise, being too polite, or refraining from expressing your true opinion. If this is the case, Libra will bring rational debate to the table if you do (Libra is an air sign, remember!). On the bright-side, we will exchange lovely words, fascinating conversations, and bubbly laughs. Libra brings together people from all walks of life. It is a great time to initiate conversations with those you’ve never talked to before, or ‘stop to smell the roses’. Make up with a friend you had a bitter end with. Be a flirt. Laugh with strangers
Venus enters Libra (9/14 – 10/8)
With Venus at home in Libra for these next few weeks, things will start to look up. There will be more creativity, a push for peace, and the tendency to fall in love with all things lush and shiny. Now is the time to attend parties and meet new people. Venus loves good food and shopping sprees, so now would be the time to treat yourself. Focus on your boundaries in all personal relationships: Has this person made my life better or worse? How can I reach out to them in a healthy manner? What can I do to keep the spark going?
Now is the time to assess your values, both personally and materialistically.
Where is Libra in your chart? What are your Mercury and Venus? Check your transiting houses to see how these planets will affect you.
Saturn goes Direct (9/18)
Slow-moving Saturn—Father of Time, Karma, and Authority—finally goes direct this week. We may or may not have reaped what was sown. How did karma come for you? What house was Saturn transiting in? Did you learn a valuable lesson?
Saturn retrograde is a time to go back to old projects and finish them. Saturn direct should be a time to start new projects, establish new rules for yourself, and apply what you learned this past period. Think back to April, and re-evaluate the lesson plan. Saturn is still at home in Capricorn, which means we should re-focus on areas regarding finances, your career, taking big steps, and asserting yourself as a respectable leader. At this time, Saturn will meet with the South Node which is also in Capricorn, which will give us opportunities to push ourselves to the limit.
Pay attention to repetitive dreams, symbolism, or occurrences. What are they trying to tell you? Are there patterns you can’t escape? What can you do differently? Saturn wants to guide you through these questions.