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Horoscope for the week Sept. 28
By Michael O’Connor
Tip of the Week
Autumn is now in full force and the Moon is waning. Both share a common symbolic principle. Ending, completion and preparation for a new cycle are some of the main expressions of this archetypal principal. As true as this may be on personal levels, it is certainly the case collectively as humanity enters into dangerously unfamiliar territory on a variety of fronts.
As 2018 builds momentum in this final major turn in the year cycle, Venus in Scorpio is decelerating in its approach to turning retrograde on October 7. It will re-enter Libra on November 1 and continue to retreat backward until the 16th. When a planet slows, it can be understood to be ‘heavier, a basic principle of physics of a stationary object versus that of one in motion. Add to this that Venus in Scorpio is generally understood as a difficult sign position and you get yet another layer of complexity.
Taken as a whole, the planetary portrait reveals a process of maturity; of letting go of shallow and selfish desires and redirecting our focus to larger realities. These may be those of our family, community, country, or even to the human condition itself. The challenge we all face now is to see a bigger picture and to take action to make meaningful contributions. This begins with simply being aware of the crisis humanity is experiencing at this juncture and caring.
Sept. 28 – Oct. 4
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
The focus now significantly involves relationships and you probably have some work to do. This work includes the classic themes of discerning between love, lust, desires and needs. These may be as much at question with significant others in your life as with you. The solution includes deciphering what constitutes a fair and balanced assessment of duties and responsibilities.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20)
The challenge of determining the difference between the voice of our heart and that of our mind is as old as is the human soul itself. This is the dilemma of reason and free will versus instinct. Free will is that chaos factor that can support us to beat the odds or to misjudge situations or lean on frailty and fail. Making the effort to listen to your heart at all is already in the direction of success.
Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)
Balancing work with play is emphasized now. As is usually true, the scales are not static, they are shifting to and fro, to work then play then to work again… The work may especially include significant men in your life. Themes of letting go are indicated. As the scales swing your turn to do so will come and go over the coming weeks and will progressively lean towards work.
Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22)
Creating beauty close to home includes both your environment and you personally. After all, home is where your heart is, literally. Health is implied here as it is the essence of beauty. Consider when nature if vibrant and full of life, the notion of further adornment does not arise. Creating a realistic and inspiring dwelling in such an environment is another matter and both are important.
Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23)
A busy cycle is underway. Attending to a variety of fronts is likely. Clearing and cleaning is featured among the array. This process may well include your living space, but it can also imply overcoming old and limiting perceptions, beliefs and/or attitudes. In any case, you are destined to take a creative lead now, but one that is fair and democratic as well.
Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22)
A process of deciphering your priorities continues. While this is an ongoing process due to the steady flow of change, it is emphasized now. Striking the balance between divergent fronts may include some apparent contradictions. For example, circumstances are directing you to assert your power and authority, on one hand, but surrender and let go of control, on the other.
Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
A process of taking pioneering initiatives continues. With your ruling planet, Venus, in Scorpio, finding the balance between yours and other people’s money and power, in general, is indicated. This may be the source of some measure of fear and stress. Overcoming these requires that you have a sense of direction and purpose.
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
Taking some time out to retreat, rest and reflect is a likely urge now. This may be understood as the early summons from your higher mind. In other words, you will soon enter a longer cycle of some 18-months when learning to listen within will become a higher priority. It has been calling you to engage in some kind of healing process and this will deepen.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
It seems that you more than others have endured quite a lot of changes over the past several years, at least, both inner and outer. You have perhaps been able to enjoy some reprieve more recently, but you will be challenged again before the year is out to let go and let God, again. In fact, this process has already begun. The good news is that as you do you will feel liberated.
Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
A new round of exercising a deepened sense of responsibility has begun. This is a natural feature of your destiny. The challenge has been to let go of the past and determine a new and more realistic direction. This could be understood as a spiritual process including your higher mind overcoming the dictatorial attitudes of your lower mind, of your soul’s authority superseding that of your ego.
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19)
A process of learning to see a bigger picture has begun, on time, of course. That is how destiny works. The question is: are you ready and willing to consciously participate. Even though resistance is futile, regarding the flows of change, you may try. So, what does cooperative acceptance look like? Negotiation to achieve win/win deals is ever the wise answer.
Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)
You have entered a mini cycle of change and transformation. Featured in it is a balance between long-cherished dreams coming true and work to be done. What is changing that you have longed for? Answering this question is important now so that you can acknowledge it and work consciously to cultivate new rhythms and patterns to adjust to its requirements.
– Michael O’Connor is a professional astrologer with an international clientele. He has 30 years of study in Astrology, Numerology and related metaphysical and spiritual modalities, over 20 years of full-time practice, is an entertaining and inspirational speaker, and writes a popular New Moon Newsletter and Horoscope Column. To learn more about Booking an Appointment, attending one of Michael’s Workshops or Webinars or one of his inspiring Visual Presentations, please visit his website or contact Michael directly. www.sunstarastrology.com or (250) 352-6871 or [email protected]
