Cone Nebula captured by NASA’s Hubble Telescope — The part pictured here is 2.5 light years in length (the equivalent of 23 million return trips to the Moon).

Welcome to Friday. Things are perking up a bit after Thursday felt “ho-hum.” On Friday, the Moon is in harmony with Jupiter (Prosperity), while Jupiter, meanwhile, is dancing nice with Saturn (Practicality). So sure, you feel like enjoying success, and you can attract it today, but you will truely prosper when you keep your plans down to earth. Make sure they are “doable”, and even in tough economic times, you can realize your reward. This scenario looks doubly promising since the Moon is also at play with Uranus (New Ideas), so get your pencil out and fashion a good, tight working plan for what you need to do.

“…look for healing to come on Sunday via your relationship with God and your Spirituality.”

Earlier in the week, the Moon was dancing in Trine with Pluto — the energy of transformation and renewal. That’s always a good time to get a burst of energy — you can use it in your career… and at home. Sometimes, more gets done when you are busy, anyway. You might have felt a bit out of sorts on the emotional side on Wednesday as the Moon squared off with both the Sun and Venus. Things go in cycles, and it is wise to embrace even the tension and some of the stress of life — it is how we change, grow… and renew ourselves.

As we head into your weekend, the Moon is playing nice on Saturday with Mercury (Communication), Mars (Initiative), and the Sun (Personality). So, you will feel that you can talk about plans for the holidays, end of the year, and looking forward to 2009. This is good on a Saturday afternoon as Thanksgiving approaches. Interesting now, that the Moon is also squaring off with Pluto — the planet of transformation. How can it be? Well, while it’s natural to talk a good game about new initiatives, it’s also natural to feel a bit nervous about actually moving forward. That’s ok — that tension will provide the energy you need to focus.

Sunday brings energy for positive emotions, via the power of Chiron — the great shamanic healer. The Moon is also moving into a Trine relationship with Neptune — the planet of spirituality. So, look for healing to come on Sunday via your relationship with God and your Spirituality. This is good because there is also heavenly turmoil occuring with Mars, Saturn, Mercury and the Sun. So, you may find it hard to voice your concerns about practical ways to proceed for your family and within your love relationships. Your Faith will help in that department too.

Starburst Galaxy captured by NASA’s Hubble Telescope

What a week — we’ve made it to Friday. And Friday looks interesting as the Moon (Emotions) works with Pluto (Transformation) to bring about an energy where you can make some real changes. Venus is also working well with Pluto… and you know what that means — transformation is possible on Friday in your Love life. Follow your heart.

“On Saturday, the Moon is looking a little wild — no doubt emotions are raw after a very unusual week. “

Earlier in the week, The Moon (Emotions) was in a conjunction with Chiron (The Healer), and also working well with Mercury (Communication), and the Sun (Personality). Thus the energy was aligned well for you to “clear the air” at work, with your family, and in your romantic life. How did that go? Remember the Mercury is also in Retrograde (through Oct. 15th), so listen carefully, and double check any negotiations that are on paper.

On Saturday, the Moon is looking a little wild — no doubt emotions are raw after a very unusual week. But also on Saturday, the Moon makes nice with Mars and Saturn, but gets jiggy with the Sun. This can set up a situation where you must stress practicality (rent a a movie instead of going out, or cook a good meal instead of going to a restaurant), against your own idea of what would be fun. That’s OK. Practicality is a good thing now… if only the bankers and wall street had common sense in the last few years.

On Sunday, the Moon is making nice with Venus… the planet of Love. Grab some while you can. It’s not a good time to make new plans and discuss new projects… just kick back and relax for a nice relaxing Fall weekend day. I know, I know… sometimes it’s hard to rest, but resting will actually recharge you for all thos projects you have been thinking about.

Monday — Columbus Day — is looking a little off kilter. First, there’s Mercury (Communication) having a little problem with Venus (Love) — not much love is returned to you when you make your announcements today… know what I’m saying? The Moon then, is squaring off with Pluto… the planet of transformation. Ask yourself how you might be emotionally “blocking” (usually anger) something that can actually bring you needed renewal. Are you avoiding seeing an old friend? Holding a grudge against someone in the family? Clear it. The only person it is holding back is you.

Above, Virgo (from an medieval astrology text), may be Astraea… the goddess of justice, from Greek Mythology.

As we saunter into Virgo, on August 22nd, suddenly we are moe disciplined, more aware of our surroundings, and more alert to details. We can get more done yet… are we spinning our wheels in the wrong direction? What truly matters to us? Perfectionism or Excellence? Balance is important as we move through this time.

“There is a constant dynamic tension in our lives between what our minds tell us, and what we feel in our hearts.”

In astrology, Virgo is considered a “feminine”, introverted sign which brings good attention to details. It is also considered an earth sign and ruled by the planet Mercury (Communication). So, you may find yourself talking about the details of your career, and your romance — but are they the right details? One clue from the mythology of Virgo, is that in Greek history, it was thought that Virgo was actually the virgin daughter of Zeus and Themis — Astraea… the goddess of justice. This is a key for your focus on details at this time — look for what is right — just — as you work things out.

Midweek, the Moon is also very active working well with Chron (Healing), but in opposition with Saturn (Practicality), and Mercury (Communication). Remember that it is the Sun (Personality) that prefers the details now, not necessarily your emotional self (the Moon). There is a constant dynamic tension in our lives between what our minds tell us, and what we feel in our hearts. Sometimes these two ways to focus are in harmony, but on Wednesday (two days prior to the Sun entering the detail focus of Virgo), you may find yourself feeling frustrated with the “small print.” Take a break for an hour or so. Think about what’s really important in the bigger picture, then return (to a work project, or a discussion with a loved one) and find the right details to support what is the right course of action.

Signature Cosmic Event: Saturn Leaves Leo September 2nd 2007 and Returns to Virgo…

by Daija DeMornay

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Saturn is the planet in our charts identified as the task master and is entering practical logical rational Virgo on September 2nd, 2007. Now, to be honest, here, I don’t know whether to dance a Hula or cry big elephant tears, or maybe both? Actually, and I’m not being morbid, but, due to the valuable lessons learned, or that can be learned, if one is alert, awake and open, I happen to truly like the Saturn return myself, and for a variety of teaching and learning experiences and lessons, that no other planetary movement or placement can truly compare. Although Saturn Returns and placements rarely offer a waltz in the lily fields on any day or time in one’s chart, the experiences are certainly valuable. Without Saturn we would be like Laurel and Hardy, and fool hardy all our lives! Of course, there is no such thing as a complete Saturn Return Maui vacation by any stretch of the word. By the same token, it’s not the worst thing that’s ever happened, if in fact, you’re prepared. And I’ve found that in our lifetimes, we do need to prepare for more than just one, two or three, Saturn Returns.

And allow me to expand on this for a moment because a lot of people say, “Oh well this doesn’t concern me because although I’m a Virgo, my Saturn is in Sagittarius, so it really doesn’t matter. WRONG! Or I’m a Sagittarius, or I’m a Cancer, Or I’m a Scorpio, Or I’m a Leo or I’m a whatever…and this doesn’t affect me because I am not a Virgo! Well Mr. or Ms. Sagittarius, Cancer, Scorpio, Leo or Whatever… check your chart again, please, because you could very well be sporting the planet Saturn in Virgo! And, my friend, you will be very, very heavily affected! I guarantee it!

The key to understanding where you are, and why, and how to go about dealing with where you find yourself is all about waking up to what is your responsibility and what is not.

This is the time to have your charts done so you can see exactly where Saturn is regardless of what particular Sun Sign you are. And if you are a Virgo Sun Sign, you are on Red Alert and this is considered a Saturn Return, even though it may not be your actual primary Saturn Return!! Are you with me, here… I think you are. :) Any questions, give me a call. And we’ll talk about how this affects you and what, where, when and How!!

If you don’t know where your Saturn is in your chart or you’ve never had your chart done before, please by all means consider having it done online anywhere is fine, or I can assist you in doing this. Just ask me about this when you call or email me okay and mention this newsletter. I am offering a $50 comprehensive chart. I will need your First name and your Date of Birth, Time of Birth — if you know it , and City, State and Country of Birth. Friends, that’s a $100 off the regular price. I will keep your chart for my records on file and send you a comprehensive copy of your chart via email for your records.

Folks, I would be lying if I said that I enjoyed all my trials and tribulations during my Saturn Return — but there is no need to fret or fear your Saturn Return, either, but to take the necessary action and prepare, for your Saturn Return and you’ll move thru it perfectly and orderly, graciously and quite triumphantly, gaining profitable experience and prospering as you grow into a happier state of mind and being for having gone thru it prepared and ready. And, you will have gained a great experience and knowledge of truth about yourself that otherwise you would have never known.

The key to understanding where you are, and why, and how to go about dealing with where you find yourself is all about waking up to what is your responsibility and what is not. Then let go of that control. Create wise choices and make wise decisions, and then accept the things in your life that which you have no control over. Then you can go on about your business and make the conscious choice to either move on, or feel, deal and heal.

And this, my friends, is what your personal Saturn Return and solar Saturn Return represents metaphorically. And of course, where in your chart both Saturn and Virgo is located and how these two are aspected in your chart, specifically.

Now for all of you Leo Sun signs waving good bye to Saturn and all you Leo’s in Saturn who’ve been celebrating this finale count down, I wish you all a great many valuable lesson learned as well as a great life long memorable sojourn.

And remember this please, that it is by the difficult issues, and things and adversities in our lives that we must deal with in our lives, that we learn our greatest lessons from, that make life truly worth living, that allow us our greatest gifts worth giving and passing along to others as we grow spiritually and in love. Leo friends… please pass on all that you’ve learned to your Virgo family and friends, they will welcome your kindness, care and compassion, and they’ll love you back, or someone else will as they soon continue into their own Saturn Return.