The Moon


moves into Gemini
in Berlin:  Weds, Sept 1, 2:19 am
in NYC:  Tues, Aug 31, 8:19 pm
in Vancouver:  Tues, Aug 31, 5:19 pm

moves into Cancer
in Berlin:  Fri, Sept 3, 8:50 am
in NYC:  Fri, Sept 3, 2:50 am
in Vancouver:  Thurs, Sept 2, 11:50 pm

moves into Leo
in Berlin:  Sun, Sept 5, 11:45 am
in NYC:  Sun, Sept 5, 5:45 am
in Vancouver:  Sun, Sept 5, 2:45 am

moves into Virgo
in Berlin:  Tues, Sept 7, 11:52 am
in NYC:  Tues, Sept 7, 5:52 am
in Vancouver:  Tues, Sept 7, 2:52 am

moves into Libra
in Berlin:  Thurs, Sept 9, 11 am
in NYC:  Thurs, Sept 9, 5 am
in Vancouver:  Thurs, Sept 9, 2 am

moves into Scorpio
in Berlin: Sat, Sept 11, 11:21 am
in NYC: Sat, Sept 11, 5:21 am
in Vancouver:  Sat, Sept 11, 2:21 am
Current
Planetary
Picture  by Jenny Yates

September 2 - 10,  2010   
What sign is the moon in?  What signs do the planets occupy?  What aspects are affecting us all these days?  Check below
for the answers to these questions.   

Since there are often many aspects affecting everyone at the same time, look for the ones that are closest to exact.  You can
also check to see if these aspects are happening at the same degrees as any of the planets in your birth chart.  If they are,
you will be more strongly affected.   
What does the moon sign tell you?

See:
Moon Signs and Lunar Transits

                      The Current Lunar Cycle
                         (beginning at 17 Leo)


A new moon in Leo is always good for creative    
expression.  This is especially true for this new moon,
because there is so much Venus activity.  Venus, in her
own sign, is involved in a cardinal T-square with Mars,
Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto.  


This lunar cycle is not always smooth flowing, and both
creative expression and love have to fight through a
certain amount of resistance.   


Venus has to assert her right to beauty, happiness and
peace.  All of us have to find our way towards a bountiful
and beautiful life, and this new moon is a good place to
begin.  


This lunar cycle lasts until the next new moon on  
September 8.  It culminates with the full moon of August
24.



The new moon occurred
in Berlin:  Tues, Aug 10, 5:08 am
in NYC: Mon, Aug 9, 11:08 pm
in Vancouver:  Mon, Aug 9, 8:08 pm

        Mercury is in Virgo


Mercury will spend quite a lot of time in this
orderly, cautious earth sign, since it will
retrograde here in a few weeks.  

This is a good sign for developing skills.  It’s
precise, organized, and a little anal, so it’s
conducive to repeated practice sessions.  It’s
also good for organizing your library or your
spice rack, or for working on projects that
involve keeping track of a lot of small
components.

And it’s great for fixing whatever needs fixing
around the home or office, especially during
its retrograde period in the second half of
August and the first week of September.

Mercury will be here until October 3.

Mercury entered Virgo
in Berlin: Tues, July 27, 11:42 pm
in NYC: Tues, July 27, 5:42 pm
in Vancouver:  Tues, July 27, 2:42 pm  

                   The sun is in Virgo


The sun in Virgo is both picky and precise.  You may
find yourself focusing more on organizing, fixing,
mending and healing, and it can be a very good time
for any health regime.  

On the other hand, you may also find yourself more
critical of anything less than perfect.  Make sure that
you aren’t using your high standards as a barrier
between yourself and other human beings.   

The sun will be here until September 23.

The sun entered Virgo
in Berlin:  Mon, Aug 23, 7:27 am
in NYC:  Mon, Aug 23, 1:27 am
in Vancouver:  Sun, Aug 22, 10:27 pm

               Mars is in Libra

This gives an enhanced sense of justice.  
It’s a good time for all fighters for peace to
come out into the open and make their
sensibilities known.  There can be good
diplomatic solutions to all kinds of ongoing
problems.   

Mars in Libra also encourages intellectual
and cultural development, especially in
active ways.  It’s good for visiting
museums, taking dance classes, or
getting on the lecture circuit.

Mars will be here until September 15.

Mars entered Libra
in Berlin:  Fri, July 30, 1:46 am
in NYC: Thurs, July 29, 7:46 pm
in Vancouver:  Thurs, July 29, 4:46 pm

          Saturn square Pluto
          (2 Libra/Capricorn)


There are profound, long-lasting
changes afoot, but there is also deep
resistance to these changes.  Power
can be used inappropriately, as a
measure of the strength of this
resistance.  

People can do underhanded things
that they normally wouldn’t do.  Hidden
motivations come up to the surface.  
Survival issues are more visible.  

This is a very intense period, and it
demands that people act from a place
of inner courage and self-awareness  


This is noticeable August 4 to
September 6.

It's exact
in Berlin:  Sat, Aug 21, 12:16 pm
in NYC:  Sat, Aug 21, 6:16 am
in Vancouver: Sat, Aug 21, 3:16 am

                  Venus trine Neptune
                    (25 Libra/Aquarius)

This is a sweet aspect, lending itself to poetry,
romance and partying.  

It can give a tendency to be hypnotized by
illusions, so watch out that you don’t get
carried away by something you would like to be
true.  It can mean getting a bit carried away
with the things that fascinate or hypnotize you.

However, it  can be really nice to lose yourself
in a dream at times, and this is a mellow
enough aspect that it’s not all that
dangerous.   Take some time with your
sweetheart or your muse.  

This is noticeable September 2 to 7.

It's exact
in Berlin:  Sat, Sept 4, 7:11 pm
in NYC:  Sat, Sept 4, 1:11 pm
in Vancouver:  Sat, Sept 4, 10:11 am

                 The Next Lunar Cycle
                (beginning at 15 Virgo)


This is a moderate, restrained, earthy new
moon.  It’s good for fixing, mending, and healing,
and for endeavors relating to analysis and
organization.  We are all more discriminating and
practical than usual.  

This is a lunar cycle in which a lot of things need
to be done, and we may all feel a certain
pressure (from the Saturn/Pluto square).   

Hard work is important but it’s possible to work
too hard, to sacrifice health and balance.  So
find ways to share the work with others, and to
keep your body, mind and spirit happy.   


This lunar cycle lasts until the next moon on
October 7.  It culminates with the full moon of
September 23.  


The new moon occurs
in Berlin:  Weds, Sept 8, 12:30 pm
in NYC: Weds, Sept 8, 6:30 am
in Vancouver:  Weds, Sept 8, 3:30 am   

                             Mercury is retrograde



Once is just not enough.  Perfection requires doing things
over and over and over, and this is how Mercury in Virgo
approaches the retrograde.  

If it wasn’t done exactly right in the past, you’re doing it again.  
If there’s any possible of multiple meanings in your words, you
and your friend (or partner) will pick opposite ones.  

So it’s necessary to be extra careful and accurate in
everything, while at the same time, trying to relax and not drive
yourself crazy with your perfectionism.   

Mercury will be retrograde until September 13, but the first few
days are usually the most confusion-prone.

This occurred
in Berlin:  Fri, Aug 20, 9:58 pm
in NYC:  Fri, Aug 20, 3:58 pm
in Vancouver:  Fri, Aug 20, 12:58 pm

                       Venus is in Libra


In her home sign, Venus is all about love.  

How do you find the right person in this crazy world?  
How do you create a satisfying, peaceful, affectionate
relationship?  

How do you share your ideals with others, and
implement them in society?   How do you create
beautiful and harmony around you?  How do you find
happiness?  

Venus’ passage through Libra is a good time to
address these questions.  

Venus will be here until September 8.

Venus entered Libra
in Berlin:  Sat, Aug 7, 5:47 am
in NYC:  Fri, Aug 6, 11:47 pm
in Vancouver: Fri, Aug 6, 8:47 pm

                 Venus enters Scorpio


This is a quietly intense place for Venus to
be.  

When it comes to love, sex and pleasure,
your focus narrows.  Your yearnings are
compelling.  You want what you want, and
there are no substitutes possible.  

Obsession is one of the dangers of this
Venus sign, so check in with your friends
about whether you’ve gone off the deep end,
rather than keeping all these powerful
feelings secret.   

You can’t necessarily get everything you
want, but if it’s something that is right for you
on the soul-level, your concentrated desire
will bring it to you.

Venus will be here until November 8.


Venus enters Scorpio
in Berlin:  Weds, Sept 8, 5:44 pm
in NYC:  Weds, Sept 8, 11:44 am
in Vancouver:  Weds, Sept 8, 8:44 am

                      Saturn is in Libra


Libra is the sign of justice and balance.  This is
a time of heightened ideals, although there’s a
danger of applying them too rigidly.  People may
be strongly invested in their own conception of
right and wrong.  Justice, equality and fairness
can all become fighting words – and so,
ironically, can peace.  

But this is a time of cardinal energy, when there’
s more potential for change.  The best use of
this energy lies in taking seriously our mutual
desire for a more balanced and egalitarian
world.  Learning compromise and cooperation,
we create that world.

Saturn will be here until October 2012.

Saturn enters Libra
in Berlin:  Weds, July 21, 5:10 pm
in NYC:  Weds, July 21, 11:10 am
in Vancouver: Weds, July 21, 8:10 am

          Jupiter is in Aries



Jupiter enters the fiery sign of the self-made
person.  This sign gives a real affinity for new
projects, especially when they’re exciting,
competitive, and ambitious.  

You want to do more than you’ve ever done
before.  You want to take your passions and run
with them.  You want to express your true self.   
And this is definitely the time to do that.  

Jupiter will be here until September 9.


Jupiter entered Aries
in Berlin:  Sun, June 6, 8:27 am
in NYC:  Sun, June 6, 2:27 am
in Vancouver:  Sat, June 5, 11:27 am

                       Jupiter enters Pisces


As Jupiter retrogrades into Pisces, everything
becomes vaguer and more fluid.  

You find yourself more attuned to things on the
vibrational level, especially when it comes to your
working environment and your community
activities.  In your approach to the world, you are
more intuitive, emotional and spiritual.   

It’s not easy to know whether you can trust your
intuition, because there are unreasonable
yearnings and desires mixed in mysteriously
accurate information.  It’s a good time to meditate,
to listen to your inner wisdom, to sort out fantasy
from reality.  

Jupiter will be here until January 22.


Jupiter enters Pisces
in Berlin:  Thurs, Sept 9, 6:49 am
in NYC:  Thurs, Sept 9, 12:49 am
in Vancouver:  Weds, Sept 8, 9:49 pm

                      Uranus is in Pisces


Uranus returns back to Pisces, and so we return to past
projects and preoccupations for another seven months.  
Our emotions guide us to all the loose ends that we
need to tie up.  

It’s hard to see where our changes are taking us, and
everyone is a little more susceptible to vague fears and
forebodings.  But people also have a more direct
connection to the fertile field of the unconscious.  

Uranus will be here until mid-March.

Uranus entered Pisces
in Berlin:  Sat, Aug 14, 5:36 am
in NYC:  Fri, Aug 13, 11:36 pm
in Vancouver:  Fri, Aug 13, 8:36 pm

                     Jupiter square Pluto
                      (3 Aries/Capricorn)



This is a time to confront the things that are hidden,
the underlying rot in our systems.  There’s a lot of
energy for reform in this aspect, but there can also be
powerful backlashes.  Entrenched elements could
strike out against upstarts.  

How much power do you really have?  It’s a time to be
realistic about it, to build it, and to use it wisely.  


This is noticeable June 25 to September 2.

It's exact
in Berlin:  Sun, July 25, 6:20 am
in NYC:  Sun, July 25, 12:20 am
in Vancouver:  Sat, July 24, 9:20 pm

It's exact for the second time
in Berlin:  Tues, Aug 3, 7:32 am
in NYC:  Tues, Aug 3, 1:32 am
in Vancouver: Mon, Aug 2, 10:32 pm

                                                   Jupiter conjunct Uranus
                                                             (28 Pisces)


With both Jupiter and Uranus retrograde, this aspect isn’t quite as heady as it was when they came
together in Aries in June.  But it’s still a time when new ideas can take hold, and when old traditions
can be examined, altered or abandoned if necessary.  

In Pisces, these planets are more intuitive, compassionate and psychic, and so this is a time when
the question of suffering can be addressed.  Everyone may think more about people who are locked
up, ill, homeless or lonely.   Creative people can address some deeper and more universal issues in
their work, and political people can make room for the interests of the underdog.   

People are also conscious of their own vulnerabilities, and this is a good time for healing work and
for spiritual practices.   

This is noticeable August 26 to October 11.

It's exact
in Berlin:  Sun, Sept 19, 3:03 am
in NYC:  Sat, Sept 18, 9:03 pm
in Vancouver:  Sat, Sept 18, 6:03 pm  

         Mercury conjunct the sun
                    (10 Virgo)

Your mind has a certain steel-trap
quality with the Mercury/sun
conjunction in Virgo.  

This is a great time for analysis,
investigation, research, investigation,
study, and examination of the fine
details.  It’s also good for healing and
mending.  

It gives an emphasis on finding
practical solutions to daily problems.  


This is noticeable September 2 to 4.

It's exact
in Berlin: Fri, Sept 3, 2:35 pm
in NYC: Fri, Sept 3, 8:45 am
in Vancouver: Fri, Sept 3, 5:35 am  

                    Venus inconjunct Uranus
                           (29 Libra/Pisces)


Venus in Libra always tries to find balance, but with
the inconjunct to Uranus, it’s not always easy to
come by.  Relationships can take some unexpected
directions.  

Everybody may need a little more space than usual,
and there could be some rebellion against
agreements and arrangements that have already
been worked out.   If things feel too restrictive, try to
find creative ways to loosen up the situation, while
still maintaining the relationships that really matter
to you.   

This is noticeable September 5 to 10.

It's exact
in Berlin: Tues, Sept 7, 3:49 pm
in NYC:  Tues, Sept 7, 9:49 am
in Vancouver:  Tues, Sept 7, 6:49 am
   

            Venus inconjunct Jupiter
                  (0 Scorpio/Aries)



This transit can give a tendency to
excess, especially with Venus in the
intense sign Scorpio.   

Impulsiveness could be damaging to
your relationships, especially if you’re
acting out feelings that you haven’t
bothered to share with anyone.  You
could also find yourself going
overboard in other areas like spending
money, drinking champagne or eating
bon-bons.  

You need pleasure, but a little bit really
goes a long way, especially with Venus
in the sensual sign Scorpio and Jupiter
in the passionate sign Aries.  

This is noticeable September 6 to 11.

It's exact
in Berlin:  Weds, Sept 8, 7:35 pm
in NYC:  Weds, Sept 8, 1:35 pm
in Vancouver:  Weds, Sept 8, 11:35 am

              Mars trine Neptune
              (26 Libra/Aquarius)



This is a beautiful, tender, fluid aspect.

It’s great for creative work, as it gives a
heightened imagination and a certain
sense of beauty.  It’s good for dancing
and for any sport which requires grace,
balance and timing.  

And it’s great for romance, so you might
want to spend a starry evening holding
hands with someone you love.

This is noticeable September 7 to 13.


It's exact
in Berlin:  Fri, Sept 10, 3:15 am
in NYC:  Thurs, Sept 9, 9:15 pm
in Vancouver: Thurs, Sept 9, 6:15 pm

                        Venus sextile Pluto
                       (2 Scorpio/Capricorn)



This intensifies attractions, strengthens desires,
and deepens pleasures.  Connections happen
on a soul level, and take you out of your usual
routines.   

You may be a little nonplussed by the strong
vibrations that you feel from other people, but
remember that you are always in control of what
you do with your feelings.   


This is noticeable September 9 to 15.  

It's exact
in Berlin:  Sun, Sept 12, 12:43 pm
in NYC:  Sun, Sept 12, 6:43 am
in Vancouver:  Sun, Sept 12, 3:43 am

              Mars inconjunct Uranus
                   (28 Libra/Pisces)


This is an exciting time, but it’s also
accident-prone, and it’s not easy to keep
your balance.   

Everything new attracts you and distracts
you, and you may feel restless and wired.  
The main danger is that you can jump into
new things without checking them
sufficiently.  

You need to find ways to ground and
center yourself, in order to keep yourself
safe and to accomplish what you’d like to
accomplish.  

This is noticeable September 10 to 16.

It's exact
in Berlin:  Mon, Sept 13, 10:30 am
in NYC:  Mon, Sept 13, 4:30 am
in Vancouver:  Mon, Sept 13, 1:30 am