Astrology by Mary MacLean

This has been a tricky month.  Any errors you made in the last month have come back to haunt you.  I am looking at a box of switch plates that I ordered and they are the wrong ones.  I won’t have the correct ones for at least another 3 weeks.  That’s Mercury retrograde for you.  I have been in the process of ridding my closet of all the clothes that I never wear.  I always keep three sizes; one larger size for when I gain a little weight, one normal for my average size, and one smaller size for when I lose 10 lbs.  Now I have only one size.  I have found pants that have needed hemming for the last 5 years.  They are now positioned next to my T.V.  chair so that when I sit down to watch T.V. I can hem a pair of pants.   I know you’re not interested in my reorganizing but it is all a part of Mercury retrograde.  There are other things I’m reorganizing but I will not bore you with all the details. 

Saturn will be leaving Virgo at the end of the month and entering Libra.  I would like to give you a little Saturn hint about the time that Saturn spends in Libra.  As Saturn enters Libra, the vibration changes from Mutable Virgo Earth to Cardinal Libra Air.  Cardinal signs always initiate and adding Libra to the mix gives you social and partnership overtones to your daily routines.  Saturn’s step into Libra will last until April 8^th, 2010, when it re-enters Virgo to complete some unfinished business that occurs from October 10^th, to October 29^th 2009.   Whatever you are thinking and doing at this time will return when Saturn returns to Virgo to complete its final transit in Virgo.  This cycle will not be completely over until July 22, 2010.  Let’s get back to the unfinished business in Virgo.  Whatever you are doing from Oct.10, 2009 to Oct. 29, 2009 will return as unfinished business on April 7, 2010.  I hope I haven’t totally confused you.  The time that we spend in Libra is a look ahead to what is coming in July of 2010.   The time that we spend back in Virgo is a look back and a completion of what was going on in October 2009.

Take note of what happens this month for an idea of what is coming in April of 2010.

There is a Mars cycle that I need to share with you but the next New Moon will be time enough.  Did you know that when Mars goes retrograde it takes on the redefining quality of Saturn?   Until the New Moon, stay centered.

 Now for a lively Full Moon forecast in Aries.  This Full Moon has three transiting planets opposing transiting Uranus, plus a magnificent trine from transiting Uranus to transiting Mars.   Transiting Saturn is in an applying square to transiting Pluto and Pluto has turned direct as of September 11, 2009.  Mercury is going direct on September 29^th, 2009 at 21 degrees of Virgo.  The Sun in Libra will be making a trine to Jupiter on the 10^th of October just as Jupiter is about to go direct.  It will also trine Neptune and Chiron near October 17, 2009.  Full Moons are endings and this will not be any different.  As Saturn, Mercury and Venus oppose Uranus there are more endings.  This Full Moon in Aries ends many things quickly and effortlessly. A Full Moon in Aries is like an out of control train.   Uranus makes a wonderful trine to Mars eliminating any second thoughts you might have and paves the path for you.  The doors are open and you pass effortlessly into the next New Moon.

Please read your rising sign as it will give you more insight into these events.

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 1^st house of personality and how people see you.  The oppositions of Mercury, Saturn and Mars land in your 6^th house of work and health and oppose Uranus in the 12^th house of behind the scenes activity.  This in itself will bring a close to any health problem you have had or work issue that has been lingering in the background of your mind.  Just the fact that it lands in your 1^st house tells me that it’s time for you to make some changes.  The Uranus trine to your Mars makes these changes effortless and improves your ability to handle personal situations from your home. Mercury direct on Sept 29^th, 2009 gets you moving forward without any obstacles to hold you back.   Mercury on the 8^th of Oct. 2009 finds you making plans and on the 14^th of Oct.2009 you may find yourself with personal restraints in partnership.  Mars will enter Leo on Oct.17^th, 2009 firing off the NM Eclipse of July 22, 2009.   

TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 12^th house of behind the scenes activity and institutions.  This is movement but it is undercover.  This is a completion of sorts and the vibration that moves into your reality is the ending of certain personal and financial situations.  Uranus in your 11^th house makes communication exciting and a true relief.  Mercury will be urging you to make new plans to move forward on your path.  Venus, the ruler of your ascendant and 6^th house will be a stabilizing influence on Oct. 14^th, 2009.  There is a certain urgency that you feel but it is restrained energy.  Mars enters Leo on Oct. 17, 2009 and fires off the NM Eclipse of July 22, 2009.  This is important as it begins the Mars cycle.  Jupiter goes direct and your goals start to bloom in front of your eyes.

GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 11^th house of goals as the Sun trines your ascendant.  Full Moons are completions and this forecasts the completion of any goals you might have had concerning home and children or creative endeavors.  The Uranus opposition to your Mercury and Venus from the 10^th house brings in decisions that deal with work and career as well as home.  These decisions are financially good for you and promise new beginnings effortlessly.  It’s time to move forward and that’s right up your alley.  You may feel some urgency in acquiring some institutional financing.  Oct. 8^th, 2009 finds you making new plans and on the 14^th you may see some personal restraints.  Mars enters Leo on Oct. 17, 2009 firing off the NM Eclipse of July 22, 2009.  Important issues follow with this Mars transit.  Stay tuned.

 CANCER-(June 21-July 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 10^th house of career.  There is the possibility of changes that deal with career options or your personal representation in the community.  This is a Cardinal Full Moon and has the energy and quickness of a darting arrow.  Uranus in your 9^th house in opposition to Mercury and Venus has you formulating a new plan to think about on the 8^th of Oct. and some restraints on your goals as of Oct. 14^th, 2009.  This same energy is trining transiting Mars in your first house making the mundane an exercise in personal wisdom.   Mercury will be direct and all things will be flowing in an orderly direction.  Mars will enter Leo on Oct. 17^th firing off the NM Eclipse of July 22, 2009.  Pay attention.

 LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 9^th house of philosophy, higher education, legal matters and foreign affairs.  This is not your ordinary FM, Leo. It is a Cardinal Fire sign that is moving in a direction at rapid speed and eliminating or ending some things that you have accomplished either educationally or philosophically.  Of course, you know that this can mean many more things but my impatience only allows for just so much explanation.  There are new plans coming on Oct. 8, and some interesting career restrictions on Oct. 14, 2009.  Most of these issues will be effortless because of the Mars trine to Uranus.  Mercury will be direct and moving everything in order.  On the 17^th Mars will enter Leo and fire off the Eclipse of July 22, 2009.  Pay attention to what happens next.

 VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 8^th house of partnership finances, other people’s money, sex, death and taxes.  The FM foretells of changes or completions in these areas.  Eighth house matters are a definite target for this FM.  There are other transits that form oppositions that may have some influence on this FM.  Mercury, Venus and Saturn are in the 1^st house in opposition to Uranus in the 7^th causing unexpected endings that deal with educational interest and career issues.  There are new plans on the horizon for the 8^th of Oct. and some limitations you may have to deal with on Oct. 14^th, 2009.    The most wonderful aspect that occurs at the FM is the Uranus trine to Mars in the 11^th house of goals.   Get done whatever you need to complete so it doesn’t haunt you during the period of April to July of next year. LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 7^th house of partnership and dealing with the public.  Partnership issues are of prime concern and they hold the answer to your more interesting questions.  During this FM there are planets in the 12^th house of behind the scenes activity that are in opposition to Uranus in the 6^th house of work and/or health promoting completions and changes.  You will find that Oct. 8^th encompasses new plans that involve current pressures.  On Oct. 14^th some personal limitations arise that need to be addressed.  Adding to that, there is a great aspect with Uranus trining Mars that occurs in your 10^th house and moving career issues effortlessly.  This is the perfect time for completions and new beginnings.  Many issues from the past complete themselves and new directions start to follow.  Good job, Libra.

  SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This Full Moon takes place in your 6^th house of everyday work and/or health.  This is a time of change and completion and it all revolves around your everyday world.  Some of you will be dealing with health matters and/or every day work matters.  The changes that occur are completions to past situations or concerns. You will find that on Oct. 8^th you develop new goals dealing with current issues.  On Oct 14^th, 2009 you may have to deal with receiving limited approval.  Another important aspect is a Uranus in Pisces in trine to Mars in Cancer that enhances your ascendant with effortless opportunities that revolve around children, creativity and love affairs.  Right up your alley, eh Scorpio. 

SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This Full Moon takes place in your 5^th house of children, creativity and love affairs.  This is a Cardinal Fire FM reminding me that it is assertive and initiatory.  This Full Moon has a lot to do with 5^th house matters and completions of recent past issues.  There will be new goals made on Oct. 8^th and the realization that some obstacles present themselves on Oct. 14^th, 2009.  At the same time, Uranus is in marvelous aspect from your 4^th house to Mars transiting your 8^th house of partnership finances.   This can be exciting.  Unexpected finances may suddenly appear effortlessly.   CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 4^th house of home and core issues.  Capricorn on the ascendant is a Cardinal Earth sign and holds a healthy respect for the Cardinal Fire sign of Aries.  There are completions here that feel totally appropriate.  On Oct. 8^th new plans emerge that deal with your everyday work; however, on Oct. 14^th some career limitations present themselves.  This is the turning point to the July 22^nd Eclipse.  Watch for issues to reappear but with some new important developments.  There is a wonderful Uranus aspect the makes all things possible and that is Uranus in the 3^rd house of communications in trine to Mars in the 7^th house of partnerships. Unexpected and positive communications flow from issues that deal with partnerships and the general public.   

AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This Full Moon takes place in your 3^rd house of communications and community.  There are communication issues that deal with your work environment and/or issues involving in your community are up for change and completion.  This is the turning point of Eclipse last July 22^nd, 2009.  The Sun in your 8^th house will be making a lovely trine to transiting planets in your 1^st house increasing your visibility and aiding you in making decisions.  On Oct 8^th there are new plans being made and by the 14^th of Oct. you will come face to face with some new financial limitations.  This sounds ominous; however, the good news is that on this FM, Uranus, the ruler of your sun sign, is positioned in your 2^nd house of personal finances, in perfect trine to Mars in your 6^th house of everyday work and health.  Work is on the scope for things to come.

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This Full Moon takes place in your 2^nd house of personal finances and values.  There are changes that take place in this area that seem to help complete or change some ongoing personal problems.  This can pertain to finances or love affairs but, in reality, it leans more towards personal awareness of what is needed and what is not needed.  This is the turning point to the Eclipse of July 22, 2009; therefore, issues from that time reappear and reach some sort of change or completion.  On Oct. 8, we see new plans taking shape for future partnerships.  By Oct. 14^th, 2009 some personal limitations appear to develop.  On the very positive side Uranus in your 1^st house of personality makes a wonderful trine to Mars in your 5^th house of children and love affairs.  Not too shabby, my little fishy. 

In my planning for this New Moon I was under the impression that it would be around September 24, 2009.  Imagine my surprise when I looked at the Ephemeris for this coming New Moon and it said September 18^th.  This NM is very important as it starts something for everyone that requires dedication, duty and/or responsibility.

This coming NM is at 26 degrees of Virgo in conjunct aspect to the Saturn Uranus opposition.  We are looking at a new beginning with this NM, but a NM conjunct transiting Saturn.  I imagine that the Saturn Uranus opposition will feed into this at some point, either before or at the time of the New Moon.   This New Moon may very well be a result of the Saturn Uranus opposition.  The Saturn Uranus opposition takes place in Virgo and Pisces at 24 degrees.  For those of us who have Saturn and Uranus in a harmonious aspect in our natal chart, this will be a relatively exciting and interesting change, certainly nothing you expected.  If your natal chart holds a difficult aspect between Saturn and Uranus,  the opposition will be stressful.  This NM conjunct transiting Saturn bellows a new beginning.  This is a beginning that entails more responsibility, restriction and a definite new base for building a foundation.  As we move through this energy, take note of what you wanted 2 years ago.   In the next couple of months it will be yours.   Also during this NM, Mercury is retrograde and squaring transiting Pluto causing intense and emotional communications.    Where does this aspect take place in your chart? 

If you read your ascendant sign first, it will be more meaningful for you.

ARIES-(March 21-April 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 6^th house of everyday work and health. The implication is that you will be taking on new responsibilities in regards to work and/or health.   Uranus opposes Saturn from the 12^th house of the past, preparation, the subconscious and institutions.  Be prepared for some conflict in these areas.   Some people are frightened at the prospect of a Saturn aspect, especially when it is in opposition to Uranus, but always remember that whatever leaves was not serving you any longer.  Some changes tend to be more stressful than others solely because of fear of the unknown.  This NM will take up the energy and direct you into making a new and stronger foundation in your health and everyday work.  The Moon will also conjunct retrograde Mercury and square Pluto from the NM position.  This promises a large amount of emotional and intense communications in dealing with career matters.

 TAURUS-(April 20-May 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 5^th house of children, creativity, love affairs and investment.  This NM sends a signal of added responsibility and new foundational changes that take place in your 5^th house.  At the same time the Uranus opposition seems to bring your goals in conflict with this new direction.  You may have to decide what is more important and bite the bullet on these matters.  Saturn has been redefining this area of your chart for awhile and, if this comes as a shock to you, its time to pay more attention.  There may be some intense and emotional rhetoric going on that focuses on education or legal affairs.  The results being that there may be some issues that fail to show their relevance in your life.   Take time to digest all that is happening and where you are headed.  Whatever happens in Virgo will be harmonious to your ascendant and/or Sun.  The new cycle is fast approaching.

 GEMINI-(May 21-June 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 4^th house of home and core issues.  This places Uranus in your 10^th house of career.  This NM brings in some new beginning that requires more responsibility on your part and the final release of a conflict.  Saturn in Virgo is in square by sign to your ascendant asking you to look carefully at what you have built for yourself.  Your core issues especially involving your home has gone thru substantial changes. These last two years have not been easy but what you have is a new foundation in your 4^th house of home and a renewed sense of self.  After this NM you will be headed for new territory.  Communications tend to encompass matters that deal with money, especially other people’s money and/or partnership funds.   

CANCER-(June 21-July 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 3^rd house of communications, community, brothers and sisters.  In so many ways you have chosen to substantiate this area of your chart for the last two years.   As you move into this NM, you will notice that some issues will come up unexpectedly and change your life.  It has been some conflict that has kept you from change.  Guess what?  This is the last conflict of this nature and it slowly disappears into the sunset after this next 2 weeks. The other change to look for is a new beginning in your 3^rd house of community and communications, that will require more responsibility and dedication on your part.  Partnership communications prove to be powerful and intense. You are entering new territory.

 LEO-(July 23-August 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 2^nd house of values and personal money.  The most important issue that you have faced in the last two years has been your values.  Values have everything to do with self worth.  So you may have had to look at issues that deal with self worth.  Money is an outward manifestation of self worth.  This is a personal yardstick by which we measure our expectations.  You have been redefining these areas in your life and in the next  couple of months you embark upon new challenges pertaining to your future.  You will leave some value issues (money or love) behind with this Uranus opposition to transiting Saturn and replace it with dedication and restraint.  Communication from your everyday work and health are intense and strong.   

 VIRGO-(August 23-September 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 1^st house of personality.  Saturn transiting in this position has been redefining your image and how people see you, and, more importantly, how you see yourself.  This is the beginning of a 30 year cycle. You are at the helm of this ship from now on.  Uranus opposes Saturn in your 1st house from the 7^th house of partnerships.  This indicates some conflicts will resolve whether you like it or not.  This new freedom gives you the dedication and strength to begin a new personal challenge that will require dedication and restraint from you. If you have the Sun or other planets close to this position, it will be quite a powerful NM for you.  There are strong communications that develop around the subjects of children, creativity and love affairs.  Be advised that you are heading into new territory and the experience will be a lot lighter. 

LIBRA-(September 23-October 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 12^th house of the past, preparation,  institutions, behind the scenes activity and clandestine relationships.  The last 2 years you have been clearing out lots of old baggage, both emotional and physical from your life.  You have mostly been riding the sidelines preferring to keep a low profile in order to deal with the baggage you have been accumulating up to this point.  This NM presents some challenges that only you can appreciate.  Issues that have brought conflict into your life are now going to be removed.  This may not be the way you want things but, in truth, whatever you release enables your personal growth.   Subconscious matters that have ruled your life in the past or present.  It is important to realize that the new beginning may involve your dedication to the future and what you really want in your life.  Communications can be intense and powerful. 

  SCORPIO-(October 24-November 22)

This New Moon takes place in your 11^th house of hopes, wishes and goals.  Saturn has been transiting your 11^th house redefining your goals.  As we approach the NM of this month, you will notice that it comes in with a bang.  The implication is that Uranus in your 5^th house relieves you of some conflict you have been having in regards to children, creativity and love affairs.  This may be sudden or unexpected but its time to move on.  Contingent on the Uranus opposition to Saturn there is a NM conjunct Saturn that echoes responsibility and restraint with incoming challenges.  Communications in relation to your goals can be strong and intense.  Your world is changing and you are in the driver’s seat.  

SAGITTARIUS-(November 22-December 21)

This New Moon takes place in your 10^th house of career conjunct Saturn and in opposition to Uranus.  Trust me when I say that changes are coming. In the last 2 years you have been redefining career matters.  In the next month there will be some new commitments that you dedicate yourself to.  The Uranus opposition to Saturn from the 4^th house of home and core issues asks you to release conflict in that area of your life.  You are headed into a new cycle next month complete with new challenges and expectations.  A lot of what comes in will be so much easier for you to contend with. Communications that deal with finances can be intense and powerful. Watch this month as much of what this last 2 years was about slaps you on the back. Congratulations are in order; you have achieved a certain victory. 

CAPRICORN-(December 22-January 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 9^th house of legal matters, higher education, philosophy and foreign affairs.  Along with the NM Saturn will be in direct opposition to Uranus transiting the 3^rd house of communications and community.  Some conflict will leave your life and put you in the position to dedicate all of your energy to achieving your desires.   Saturn conjunct the NM will place new responsibility and restraint at the top of your priority list. You are on your way to a pinnacle that you have been steadily preparing.  As Saturn moves into Libra, things will get a lot easier and you will have reached more of the pinnacle.  Try not to burn any bridges if you can help it.   

AQUARIUS-(January 20-February 19)

This New Moon takes place in your 8^th house of partnership finances and money from other people.  The NM will be conjunct Saturn and signal a new beginning involving 8^th house matters.  The 8^th house does have some significant importance in regard to finances but it is exactly the opposite view.  The question is what you will give me for my money or my love? The correct answer is (Anything of equal value.)  This may be brought about by the Uranus opposition to Saturn that takes place on or around the New Moon.  The opposition stems from the 2^nd house of finances and personal money and love.  This reverts back to self worth and what we believe we are worth.  Communications from the past seem to be stronger and more concise.  Take time to think during this NM and examine where you have been and where you are going.  A new cycle is just around the corner.

PISCES-(February 20-March 20)

This New Moon takes place in your 7^th house of partnership, personal or business, or dealing with the public.  As this New Moon approaches, you will notice that some conflict arises that makes it impossible for you to continue in the direction you were going.  You will have to contend with those issues pretty much on demand.  Some issues will leave your life whether you approve or not but they will significantly improve your aspects for the future.  Whatever leaves, let it go.  It will be replaced with something better. This puts you in a position of new responsibilities and restraints.  You’re heading for a new cycle next month that will usher in the Saturn in Libra transit.  Communications about the future are strong and intense.