Astrology, Tarot and More

The Sun is in Libra as of Sept. 22 2023, 11:50 p.m. PDT. It’s our annual reminder to focus on relationships, the sense of fairness, learning to become more assertive or decisive if we need to, and bringing more beauty into your life – whatever “beauty” means to you!

 

When we start learning astrology, there is so much to take in. The planets. Aspects. Signs. Modalities. Asteroids. Transits.

And so we rush past our natal Sun, in our impatience to learn more exciting things.  "Surely I know everything there is to know? I'm a Taurus!"

Not so fast, my friends, not so fast...

Astrologically speaking, the New Moon is the time to set intentions for what you want to attract into your life.  This New Moon is in Virgo, which is THE day of the year to set intentions for a healthy diet, exercise, productive work environment, and improved organizational skills (for those of us who can be a little scattered).

Through my readings and workshops, I've been blessed with meeting many beautiful souls. Learning about their life journeys is an honour that often puts me in awe of the resilience of the human spirit. The awe of our ability to rise from the darkest times and travel toward the light. 

This post is by a courageous and compassionate survivor, Laurie Benoit.  Laurie is someone who's endured many years of abuse and embarked on a healing journey that ultimately became the journey to help others.  

Virgo Season is about embracing your inner planner and organizer who is oh-so-efficient! Virgo or not, how can you best apply its energies in your professional field or business? 

My job as an astrologer is to let you know what the future has in store, but also to help you navigate the energies coming into your life.

Uranus is all about change, freedom, and the unexpected. The energy it brings can be invigorating and magnetic, but it can also be unstable and chaotic.

When transiting Uranus makes a big connection with your natal chart, you can expect an eventful year!  And even when it doesn't make any aspects to your natal planets, the House (area of life) it goes through can undergo impactful changes.

The Sun enters Virgo on Aug. 23 2023 at 2:01 a.m. PDT. Happy Birthday to all Virgos out there! 

Virgo or not, where in your life could you use more of Virgoan qualities, such as precision, attention to detail, getting rid of emotional and physical clutter, introducing healthy lifestyle changes, and being of service to others?

The month starts with 6 planets all in retrograde, and that's a lot of retrograde energy.  But, things start to pick up before too long. Venus turns direct on Sept. 3, and it's green light again for engagements, weddings, cosmetic surgeries, major purchases and financial investments.

Mercury turns direct on Sept. 15. But, even with Mercury in retrograde for the first 2 weeks of the month, September offers some fantastic energies for career, communication, and health-related matters!

Directly opposite and illuminated by the Virgo Sun, this well-positioned Full Moon invites us to blend the best of Virgoan and Piscean qualities.

Balance discernment and unconditional love.  Know when to let go of details and to trust Divine Timing.

And don't forget to set intentions to release procrastination, feeling like a victim, and any tendencies to self-deception. 

Mercury Retrograde can bring annoying technology glitches, delayed or cancelled travel plans and appointments, and frustrating miscommunication.  And….it also has a huge silver lining. It’s the best time of the year for all things “re”: re-do, re-plan, re-write (or edit), re-connect, repair, reflect.  

This retrograde is in Virgo, which is actually quite helpful for re-planning, re-writing, or cleaning out what no longer serves you - and this can be physical OR emotional clutter! 

Astrologically speaking, the New Moon is the time to set intentions to attract what you want into your life.

This New Moon in Leo is is THE day of the year to set intentions for creativity, joy, attracting or enhancing romance, and creating a joyful relationship with your children.

We're heading deep into the retrograde season this month.  Venus spends the entire month retrograde in Leo. Mercury and Uranus turn retrograde, too.  So, what to do when there is so much retrograde energy in the skies? As always, there is a silver lining! Read this post for the power dates in August + so much more!