September is a transitional month, when the Sun completes its pass through the northern latitudes bringing us back to equal day and night hours. The Sun in Virgo brings our attention to practical preparation for winter. Virgo is a mercurial sign, changeable and analytical. Little details catch more attention as we summarize what has occurred, analyze our best strategy and try to plan for the rest of the year.
At the national level, our Country is at a turning point. The Autumnal Equinox chart for September 23 has some striking features that suggest Congress will continue their volatile discussions over finances and the economy.
Unexpectedly, hurricane Irene was a costly storm that now means big repairs of infrastructure in a huge number of communities. This, followed by drenching rains from hurricane Lee, brought record breaking flooding to the northeastern areas. This puts big stress on the FEMA budget. There may be more unexpected weather related events in the season ahead with the emphasis of planets in Air and Fire signs.
Although it presents great hardship for individuals and whole communities, it is also an opportunity for building the economy. What an opportunity for renewing community bonds. Congress needs to act for their struggling constituents! If they do not answer the need, things are going to heat up among the people. There are some stormy astrological patterns in the months ahead.
The Equinox occurs with the waning Moon joined with Mars in Leo, which is at the degree of President Obama’s Mercury. We can expect the President to continue his call for a productive jobs bill that will make him look like a hero to the people. His campaign for reelection will take on more of the feel of a crusade to save the country.
The Equinox chart and the following New Moon, September 27, display the grouping of planets in Libra gathering with Saturn, which will promote commitment to action toward solutions developing through the next lunar cycle. Last April into May, all of the planets were stacked against Saturn, which gave us a lot of debate and fighting without clear direction toward action. We can hope for some solution oriented discussions in Congress of a different tone this season. Necessity will prompt negotiations that will stimulate action.
At the individual level, this fall has good energy for getting involved in groups and in community activities. The month of October will be good for socializing. Venus in Libra promotes good will and congenial negotiations. Sun in Libra through the month highlights topics that arise gradually in discussion and come to a sudden conclusion. Become part of the discussions that direct attention to improving local situations and finding solutions to issues that affect the general community. Even at the family level, this month can be a good time to make being together more fun for everyone.