September 2008 Forecast

Love is in full bloom when a quartet of romantic Libra influences – the Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars – converge on September 1, 2008 to energize relationships. Even better, Mercury, Venus and Mars continue their Libra dance through Septemeber 22. That means there will be a tremendous emphasis on relationships, cooperation, equality, peace and beauty.

This makes it an exceptionally good time for creating something beautiful, negotiating for what you want and expressing what’s in your heart. Jupiter, however, can cause some excesses in activities, spending and even opinions, when it collides with the Libra trio on September 6 and 9.

Moving forward – finally!
Jupiter turns direct on September 7, which will help move projects forward and accelerate expansion, especially pertaining to business. And after five months of being retrograde, Pluto turns direct on September 8, which will accelerate and transform projects that were placed on hold in the spring.

Recipe for success
Luck, inspiration and hard work converge to create success during the Jupiter-Saturn trine from September through early December. This influence can help build a solid foundation in love or work, especially for Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.

Moon magic
On September 15, the Harvest (Full) Moon will be an enormous globe of light in the sky. It reminds us to be thankful for the blessings we’ve “harvested” during the year. Also, psychic energy will be especially strong, so pay attention to your dreams and intuition.

The Autumnal Equinox on September 22, which heralds the change of seasons, and the New Moon in Libra on the 29 ^th , add to the cosmic aura of love, peace and cooperation. The New Moon particularly brings a new cycle.

Mercury retrograde
Mercury is retrograde from September 24 – October 14, so be on the lookout for communication and paperwork snafus. Double-check your plans and, if at all possible, delay the start of projects until Mercury turns direct on October 15.

Planetary highlights

September – early December: Jupiter trine Saturn inspires an expanded vision of your goals, along with the hard work to accomplish them, especially for Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.

September 1 – 22: Mercury-Venus-Mars conjunction in Libra energizes love, cooperation and art.

September 3: Sun conjunct Saturn favors commitment and a practical evaluation of plans and projects.

September 4: Sun trine Jupiter favors professional projects, health-related activities and spiritual endeavors.

September 6 – 9: Jupiter square Mercury, Venus and Mars inspires optimism and expansion in partnerships and negotiations, but can also cause excessiveness, especially for Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

September 7: Jupiter turning direct favors expanding your vision of the future, and will help move projects forward.

September 8: Pluto turning direct accelerates and transforms projects that stalled in the spring.

September 12: Sun opposite Uranus can cause extreme behavior or an abrupt change in plans, especially for Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.

September 15: Harvest (Full) Moon energizes fall activities and heightens intuition, especially for Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.

September 17: Venus trine Neptune heightens fantasy, compassion and spiritual connections in relationships.

September 19 – 30: Mercury trine Neptune heightens intuition and imagination.

September 20: Sun square Pluto can bring out jealousy and control issues, especially for Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.

September 22: Sun enters Libra (Autumnal Equinox), accelerating partnerships, peace talks and creative projects.

September 23: Venus enters Scorpio, infusing relationships with passion, depth and intensity.

September 24 – October 14: Retrograde Mercury creates miscommunications and misplaced paperwork.

September 29: New Moon in Libra brings a new cycle of partnership activities, compromise and cooperation

Cortney Litwin is the co-host of the Cosmic Sutra on KarmaSolRadio, an online talk show featuring astrology and dream interpretation.