The Hierophant represents the protector of a culture’s heritage and traditions. His purpose is to defend and teach the established ways and beliefs a group embraces. He is inherently conventional and a true believer in the power of the group. He loves the structure of the group and its values. It is the task of The Hierophant to bring new members into the group—to prepare the uninitiated to take their rightful place in his culture. In this sense he is very much like a teacher or a priest. He also acts as the repository of his group’s history. The Hierophant is certainly not one to buck proper authority. However, he is staunch and worthy defender of the tried and true. He represents the positive aspects of tradition and conformity.
Casting the Stones, Your Past, Present & Future Runic Reading for Today
The Past Ansuz
Ansuz represents mankind’s spiritual connection to God and the universe. It is often referred to as the “God Rune.” This Rune embodies reason, truth and justice. It denotes the coming of knowledge and true counsel from a higher authority.
The Present Naudhiz
Naudhiz may foretell needs unmet and friction in relationships. You may be in a time where you should be very careful in whatever endeavor you take on. Also it may be that you are about to learn some of life’s hard lessons and come out the other side of this period a stronger being.
The Future Thurisaz
Thurisaz embodies the polarity of life and death and the struggle to keep them in balance. Expect conflict, hardship and obstacles, but be assured that remaining focused and in touch with your inner strengths will see you through whatever comes your way. This Rune may also represent protection from your enemies, which is never a bad thing.
Now is the time for you to explore your inner self and those of others. Your intelligence and creativity are very well honed at the moment. Cooperation from and with others should be very easy to attain.
First and foremost Death does not specifically pertain to our physical death. The Death card marks ends and beginnings. Although most illustrations of the Death card tend to be morbid, the forces behind the Death card are actually quite exciting. Yes Death does mark the end of something. But ends are often brought about by completion and not loss. Most endings are actually good, and make room for us to begin new adventures.
When The Tower is among your personal cards, the influence of Death may be increased. Having The Fool or The Empress in your personal cards may diminish the influence of Death.
The Emperor
The Emperor is gifted with the skills to successfully lead others. He can turn chaos into order, provide structure to that which is unbound. He is quick of mind and confident in his power and right to rule, and does so in a just manner. Although stern by nature, he truly is the ultimate father figure. He will provide as needed, teach those with unanswered questions, protect the vulnerable, set and maintain boundaries. His perfect world runs on schedule and is free of any disturbances. What the Emperor must be wary of is setting boundaries and rules where none are needed. If he isn’t he may well become a tyrant.
When The Hierophant or Justice are among your personal cards, the influence of The Emperor may be increased. Having The Empress in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The Emperor.
The Lovers indicates both the most powerful of unions and the most of challenging conflicts humans must face. On one side The Lovers’ embodies love and union on a cosmic scale—a love so strong, so inherently good that it actually makes the lovers better, more than they really are. All of the elements are there for the perfect union. The Lovers represent all powerful unions in general, and the elements that create/sustain them. The problem The Lovers face is temptation and the decision to act morally or abandon their ethics to take advantage of other opportunities that would be defined as transgressions.
The Moon doesn’t rotate. The Moon always keeps the same face to Earth because it is locked to the greater mass of its primary. In order to keep the same side facing the Earth, the Moon must counter-intuitively rotate slowly, so as to seem as though it doesn’t rotate at all.
This fall emphasizes duty and humility when it comes to romance. Isn’t it nice to know that you can really count on the one you love? When you’ve had a long day at the office, he or she is there to rub your feet, open a bottle of wine and listen to you share your story. You’ll come home and see that the house is spotless, your dry cleaning picked up and dinner is served. This is the kind of energy you’ll enjoy with both Venus and Mars — the cosmic lovers — in Virgo this fall.
Mars will enter Virgo on September 24 and remains here until November 12, while Venus enters Virgo on October 8 until November 8. Pay attention to the most glorious days of love this fall on September 23, when Venus is at a transformative trine to Pluto and then again on October 25, when Venus and expansive Jupiter embrace. Another day to look out for is November 2, when Venus and Mars embrace. Although this happens in Virgo, don’t think for one moment you won’t enjoy the sexy potential. Virgo IS an earth sign after all!
Relating and relationship is emphasized in other ways this fall when you consider that a supportive Lunar Eclipse in Aries falls on September 27. Perhaps this will make you realize that you’re tired of “going it alone” if you’re single. You might be ready to take the plunge in partnership at the New Moon in Libra on October 12. Don’t worry too much about communication mishaps between you and your mate if you’re already attached. Just put some caution tape around September 17 until October 9 while Mercury is retrograde in Libra. After that, it should be smooth sailing all around
Aries Horoscope (March 21 — April 19)
You might have a “Eureka” moment near September 27 and finally figure out what it is you really want when it comes to your love life. Even so, it may not be easy to implement whatever it is you’ve figured out until after October 9. Be patient and remember that your partner might need some extra time to adjust to your awakening. He or she is, however, likely to support whatever new beginnings you hope to implement. You’ll see this most strongly after October 12. November 8 through December 4 brings in a whole new phase of harmony between you and your love. Wonderful!
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 — May 20)
Who cares about the weather getting cooler outside? This fall, your love life will be on fire! Sexy Mars enters your true love sector on September 24, where he’ll remain until November 12. Love planet Venus joins the party between October 8 and November 8. With the cosmic lovers in the same area of your chart (not to mention lucky Jupiter) there’s no way your love life will be a “nonevent” this fall. October 23, 25 and November 2 will be your favorite days for romance so be sure to make extra time for you and your sweetheart. In fact, the Full Moon in your sign on October 27 leaves no doubt that your heart will be full of love. A New Moon in your partnership sector on November 10 seals the deal. You’re ready to commit, if you already aren’t. Enjoy extra harmony with your mate after December 4 and into the early days of winter thanks to Venus making her way through your 7th House of Relationships.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)
Romance might seem confusing in early fall but don’t worry — you’ll gain plenty of perspective after October 9. You just need Mercury to turn direct in your true love sector first. Be patient and avoid making any permanent decisions about your love life until after October 12 for best results. By then a glittering New Moon will shine in your 5th House of True Love, offering you an opportunity to meet someone new or make things right with the one who already has your heart. In fact, it appears that you can’t make a bad decision when it comes to relationships this fall. This is thanks to love planet Venus touring your 7th House of Commitment from November 8 — December 4. Love with substance is yours when Venus kisses Saturn in your partnership sector on November 13. Embrace it!
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)
You’ll be so distracted with family matters early this fall that love might not be high on your priority list. Don’t worry — fall won’t be a total loss for you in the romance department. In fact, late October into November is when things really begin to heat up. On October 23, a conversation about the love you share with your partner will surely leave you feeling fulfilled. If single, a New Moon on November 10 will set the stage for someone extra special to come into your life. This person will be seductive, mysterious and oh so impossible to resist! Romance really hits a high note for you between December 4 and December 30. Good things come to those who wait!
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
Decisions about your love life might give you a headache until Mercury turns direct in Libra on October 9. Do yourself a favor and avoid sharing your thought process with your mate too much until after that point. In fact, after October 12, there might be a brand new opportunity to see eye to eye on an important topic. Finances will blossom for you this fall and it appears you’ll want to be extra generous and indulge your lover because of the cash expansion. The end of October will be a great time to do something special “just because.” Your lover will be thrilled at the gesture! If single, an opportune New Moon in your romance sector on December 11 is all you need to make something magical happen with someone new. Wow!
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
This fall expect your love life to reach new heights! Lucky Jupiter is already in your sign blessing you with more opportunity than any other sign. Starting September 24 and lasting until November 12, Mars will enter Virgo adding plenty of stamina and courage to go after what — and who — you want most. Your sex drive will also amp up thanks to this cycle. But wait — there’s more! Love planet Venus will also enter Virgo on October 8, remaining there until November 8. During this stretch of time, you’ll feel as if you have nothing but pleasure coming your way in all areas, but most certainly in love. Pay attention to extra goodness on October 23, when a fated love connection might come your way. Then, October 25 brings you luck in love. November 2 might be a day to anticipate the best sexual experience you’ve had in quite some time. Yum!
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
A turning point in your relationship is likely near September 27 and overall, it looks promising. Unfortunately, there will be a tone of confusion that might leave you weary and worn out until after October 9. Be extra patient with your partner and accept that he or she might not really understand the meaning behind your words until then. The good news really starts to spread after October 12 beginning with a New Moon in your sign. This is when you can initiate anything you want to connected to your love life and know it’ll be met with success. When Venus moves into your sign between November 8 and December 4, you’ll be able to enjoy extra confidence to attract others your way. If single, there might be plenty of attention from others during this time. Work it!
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
If you’re single as the fall begins, you’ll want to make sure to maximize all of the incredible social opportunity that comes your way. Between September 24 and November 12, it’ll be especially chock full of invitations to parties, events and other venues. Romance with a friend might blossom between October 8 and November 8. Pay attention to what transpires in matters of the heart near October 23 — a conversation with a friend might become a turning point for both of you. Then, on October 25, you might get your wish in love — whatever that might be. If you’re in a relationship, the Full Moon on October 27 will deepen the bond you and your mate share. A New Moon in your sign on November 10 might be a personal fresh start, but could just as easily indicate a brand new relationship forming. You’ll be irresistible between December 4 and December 30 while Venus tours Scorpio. Use your magnetism well!
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
A potent Lunar Eclipse in your true love sector on September 27 might be life changing as it relates to your love life. This Eclipse will make a gorgeous link to Saturn, the planet of maturity and structure, now in your sign. As a result, it’s possible that your feelings for someone close will be illuminated in a way that’s far more substantial than just “fun and games.” If you’re in love, it’ll be time to step up to the plate and declare it. Your friends might have a difficult time supporting or understanding your partnership choices until after October 9. That’s ok — it’s not their journey, it’s yours. The Full Moon in your partnership sector on November 25 highlights relationship matters once more and the New Moon in your sign on December 11 will allow you to take all you’ve learned this fall about life and love and move forward in a bold, exciting new direction.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
You’ll have high hopes for matters of the heart this fall and you should! The cosmic lovers, Venus and Mars, will move through your 9th House of Mind Expansion together from October 8 until November 12. During this stretch you and your sweetheart will explore a new level of spiritual and intellectual depth together. Romance blossoms on October 23, October 25 and again on November 2. If single, a Full Moon on October 27 might bring someone into your life with whom you’ll share a deep physical connection. If you’re already dating someone you’ll enjoy a heightened sensual bond with your sweetheart.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
If you’re in a committed partnership, this fall will bring significant — and positive — developments for the two of you in terms of finances and intimacy. Additionally, expect to feel more courageous than you ever have to explore the darker side of your relationship. Where you feel most vulnerable with each other is exactly where you have the potential to share the deepest transformative love bond. The key is your willingness to surrender to each other and trust. Happily, this will be well supported — especially on October 23, 37 and November 2. A Full Moon in your true love sector on November 25 may help you find new love if you’re single. A deep mental connection you enjoy with someone special can quickly lead to romance.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
Relationships will be a central focus for you this fall. Lucky for you, the stars are on your side! Jupiter, the planet of expansion, is already in your partnership sector as fall begins. On September 24 and until November 12, Mars will enter the same area of your chart. This will make things spicy and interesting so if you felt that your relationship needed just a little more zest, it’ll be coming your way. Then, love planet Venus enters the same area of your chart on October 8 through November 8. With the two luckiest planets of the zodiac (Venus and Jupiter) together there’s no doubt that a major blessing in love is coming your way. Pay attention to what develops on October 25 when these two benefic planets make an exact conjunction. Also, on November 2, Venus and Mars reach out to each other in a passionate embrace. Sparks will fly!
With Jupiter in your work and health sector now and for the coming year, this can be a time of increased work, dear Aries, but ideally, of increased enjoyment of your work, daily routines, and self-care programs. You’ll have some nice help from Pluto for accomplishing your work and health goals, but this week, you may be dealing with a hurdle. Circumstances are such that it becomes especially important to balance out your life by making more time for spiritual, imaginative, and reflective activities, or you’ll lose some of the motivation and spark you have for your work and body care endeavors. Listen to instinctual needs for time away from your duties either to take care of yourself or of others requiring care. For some, you may be experiencing some restlessness now if your work is not fulfilling you on spiritual and emotional levels. For others, you could be dealing with unresolved issues, fears, or guilt now, and these can stand in the way of your efforts towards wellness. Consider ways to heal self-destructive tendencies. Also, consider that it’s a lack of game plan that’s holding you back, and if so, get to work on clarifying your goals.
Taurus
Taurus
With Jupiter now in your creative and romantic sector until next year, dear Taurus, you’re certainly finding new, or rediscovering old, ways to enjoy and express yourself. However, with Jupiter opposing Neptune this week, you could be dealing with some ambiguity in your friendships. Some of you could be feeling that friends are not entirely supportive or reliable. Your new endeavors or relationships could be taking you away from certain friends, networks, or groups, or there may be conflicting goals and outlooks experienced with different relationships. Alternatively, there could be some loss of motivation for a long-term dream or plan if it no longer seems quite as viable. Some people could be letting you down now. Watch for glossing over important, practical details, and resist the appeal of gambling or taking other forms of risks. Young and impressionable Tauruses may be mixing with the “wrong crowd” at this time. Watch also for indiscriminately lending to friends or recreational escapism that goes too far. Do your best to conquer fears that your talents are not special enough and fears of standing out from the crowd. Don’t let a lack of direction, game plan, or structure to leave you behind. You’ll get plenty of help with this going forward.
Gemini
Gemini
Uncertainty with career or major life-plan goals, or a lack of solid game plan or structure, can subtly undermine your efforts to improve and enjoy your family and home life this week, dear Gemini. Now and in the coming year, there can be increased enjoyment of, and attention to, your home life and family, but this new drive in your life can meet a temporary challenge now. If you can let things flow instead of pushing for direction or clarity, you’ll be able to get over this hurdle. Even so, it’s important not to completely escape responsibility or jump ship. Aim for balance. Excessive money spent on home improvement, too much emphasis on the home to the point that other areas of your life suffer, or some unwillingness to expand your horizons are things to avoid now, as they can complicate your life unnecessarily. While there can be quite a bit of joy in your personal life, try not to cling so closely to the past that you forget to tend to important life path responsibilities. Insecurity or ambiguity about your future can certainly deflate you, but even if you don’t know where you’re headed right now, it’s important to apply yourself to practical affairs, such as schooling or work, so that your life is in basic order when you do discover your direction.
Cancer
Cancer
With Jupiter expanding your personal interests and bringing more opportunities to learn, share, and connect with others, dear Cancer, this can be a busy time for you. This influence can stimulate quite a bit of enthusiasm for learning, writing, and connecting, and is with you for a year, and the Solar Eclipse yesterday gave another push on the matter. However, with Jupiter opposing Neptune this week, you could be feeling a little overwhelmed or blue if you’re tied down and have too little time to feed your desire to escape and explore. Perhaps you’ve already put too much on your plate, or insecurities about your knowledge base are popping up now and preventing you from going forward with gusto. If you’ve been taking on so many daily activities, communications, new interests, and learning endeavors or studies that you are now overwhelmed, consider prioritizing. Be especially clear in your communications and watch for misrepresentation. You could experience some feelings of disillusionment with, or interruptions of, current studies or belief systems. These are temporary and remind you to take better care of your emotions going forward. It’s also a call to try to simplify things and get back some order into your life. Find ways to focus and prioritize so that you can take advantage of opportunities that arise.
Leo
Leo
There is a big push in your life towards material goals these days, dear Leo, and you can be feeling quite enthusiastic about a particular project or business. Some of you could have a few too many ideas or projects in the works and this can feel a little overwhelming this week, particularly if you discover that you don’t have all the resources or support you anticipated and need. Other Leos might be wrestling with funding source problems and unreliability, or old debt. However, excellent energy is with you for new sources of, or increased, income from your own efforts not only this month and on some level in the coming year as well. Right now, you need to be a little more disciplined. Be on the alert for glossing over or ignoring certain expenses or debts. If you are accumulating personal possessions too quickly, this can lead to clutter and disorganization. If you’re overconfident about your ability to make money, then you might take foolish risks, such as borrowing from your future, and this tendency can be especially strong this week. There can be a conflict over someone else’s resources or money, issues with others squandering your resources, or a frustrating clash of values. Watch for over-indulgence and be extra careful if you are lending or borrowing.
Virgo
Virgo
With Jupiter in your sign for a month, dear Virgo, and for the coming year, you’ll be discovering all sorts of new facets to your personality, and confidence is building. A solar Eclipse just occurred in your sign, giving you yet another nudge forward – to go after what you want. However, there is a Jupiter-Neptune opposition this week that can serve as a small hurdle, largely in the form of some soul-searching as to what it is you are shooting for. For some of you, this aspect can take the form of a small disappointment with a partner or relationship status. There can be a sense that you’re without an anchor or game plan. While Jupiter is in your sign and urging you to try new things and to go forward with confidence, someone (or circumstances) may be indifferent or unreliable, or possibly even feel a little threatened by your displays of independence. There may be problems with self-discipline, budgets, and limits to deal with now. Getting these things resolved should be a priority now so that you’re in the best possible shape to enjoy the upcoming Jupiter-Pluto trine and the opportunities for self-development it will bring. Once past this feeling of overwhelmed, and with a greater understanding of your needs and wants, you’ll be raring to go.
Libra
Libra
With a strong emphasis on your sector of hidden self, privacy, rest, and spirituality these days, dear Libra, you could find yourself very frequently needing extra time to yourself or time to refresh and regroup emotionally. Mental health matters are in strong focus. Some of you could be doing a lot for others. However, a Jupiter-Neptune opposition this week reminds you to seek out balance between doing and resting. Ambiguity in your daily affairs, with work, or with physical health matters can certainly weigh on your mind and interrupt your restful activities. Lack of structure and discipline can eat into your inner world. While your tendency is to play a supportive role to others, if taken too far, you will need to draw some boundaries when it comes to your energy and time. Difficulties keeping up with daily schedules can be an issue. Escapism should be watched for, as this will only serve to exacerbate problems. There is stronger joy in being of service to others, but do be careful that you take care of yourself as well. Neglect may be your biggest enemy this week. It’s not a given, just a potential, so remind yourself to seek out balance.
Scorpio
Scorpio
You have recently begun a year-long cycle that points to prosperity in your social life, dear Scorpio, and the Solar Eclipse yesterday has brought another charge of energy in that direction. However, this week there can be some concerns, guilt, excess, or confusion that needs to be addressed before moving forward more confidently. This can involve a romance, a personal project or goal, or children. Some of you may have been pursuing a project on your own, and this month, you may realize that you’d benefit most either by giving up a current project or goal and pursuing a new one, or accepting that you’d be better off enlisting help. The change is likely to be an empowering one, even if there is some resistance at first. There could be some disappointment or insecurity on romantic or creative levels that is affecting your friendships and your ability to get out, diversify, and enjoy yourself relatively free of restrictions. Watch for an over-emphasis on activities that leave you feeling guilty about not dealing with your responsibilities effectively. There may be difficulties with a romantic partner or children who may be at odds with the energy and time you are pouring into your friendships and causes. Nevertheless, getting over this hump will ease you into an upcoming fabulous Jupiter-Pluto trine that is sure to provide the direction and confidence you may feel is lacking now.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Jupiter has been enlivening your career and reputation sector for the last month, dear Sagittarius, and will continue to bring expansion and growth to these areas of life for another year. This transit is strong for confidence about your ability to lead, direct your life, and advance your professional interests. However, this week a Jupiter-Neptune opposition occurs which can symbolize a hurdle to jump in the form of a test or brief slowdown. It can be disorienting as you may question your ability to take the lead. Disorganization or ambiguity on the home front, or inner insecurities, can leave you feeling less than effective. You may be wrestling with your own insecurities or a lack of solid support, possibly from family, and this can affect your ability to attend to your more worldly concerns in a focused way. There may be difficulties with a family member who is at odds with the energy and time you are pouring into your career or public life. Some of you may be feeling that you don’t have a solid anchor. You may be confused with so many options and possibilities in front of you. This is something that you can and will overcome, and you’ll be better off for it. A game plan that takes into consideration your priorities makes sense now. Today is strong for coming to important conclusions with the help of someone special to you.
Capricorn
Capricorn
While you’ve had some big pushes towards exploring and discovering new things recently, dear Capricorn, this week you may need to battle a tendency to be disorganized in your daily life or fuzzy on your facts. Get over this hurdle, and you’ll be far better prepared for opportunities in October and beyond, when you’re especially credible, taken seriously, and opportunities to advance your interests emerge. For now, you could be feeling some disillusionment with education or personal interests, difficulties with instability in the family unit or with home life/moving house that restrict your explorations, or challenges keeping up with daily life due to interruptions. Watch for misrepresentation by being especially clear in your communications. As well, you could find that you’re procrastinating or responding to distractions simply because you don’t really have a game plan or direction to head. Recognize that any insecurities you may be feeling about putting yourself out there are likely due to disorganization and distraction, which with some effort can be corrected. The more organized you feel, the clearer your conscience and the more confidence you’ll have to do new things and share your ideas with others.
Aquarius
Aquarius
Jupiter has been transiting your solar eighth house for a month, dear Aquarius, and will continue here for another year. This can bring a more joyful inner or intimate life and better support from others. It’s also a powerful time to get into deeper touch with yourself, inner desires, fears, addictions, and vulnerabilities. If there are any insecurities about your ability to stand on your own financially, however, they are likely to emerge this week as Jupiter pulls up to an opposition with Neptune. Taking on too much debt or relying too heavily on others for support may be an issue for some of you. It’s important to remind yourself to avoid excesses that can negatively impact your personal income and to watch for the accumulation of shared debt. Use caution when it comes to lending and borrowing, even as you may be feeling quite generous or concerned about helping out others. As well, you may want to use some discretion when communicating about intimate matters. However, don’t let insecurities hold you back from enjoying your life and your relationships. Consider ways to improve your feelings of confidence about your own talents and resources. One possibility is getting more organized in these areas. Part of your insecurity could be about not knowing the facts if you’ve been avoiding them.
Pisces
Pisces
Jupiter opposes Neptune, perfecting in three days, dear Pisces. This can stir up an identity crisis of sorts, as both planets are your rulers and Neptune happens to be in your sign. How much should you be giving of yourself to your relationships can be a question now for some of you. There can be indecision now, and that’s par for the course as you get into better touch with what you need and want from relationships, and how willing you are to share yourself at this time in your life. It will be important to let a partner know what you want, or at the very least, that you’re undecided at this time, which is the more likely scenario. This week, you may be wrestling with your own image and concept of independence, and you may be struggling with whether to allow someone else to take the lead. With Neptune in your sign, you are not always sure of what you want and you can also be a little commitment-shy. Nevertheless, responsibilities call and people in your life seem to be offering you what you need. Some of you could be attracting partners who are more concerned with freedom than with pairing, or who seem to be quite extravagant or full of themselves. There could be troubles associated with an existing partner’s extravagance or demand for freedom, and this can make you feel a little uneasy. Your best bet now is to remind yourself of your own worth and get yourself more organized, as insecurities now may be due to some level of self-neglect or lack of awareness of all that you have to of
Werewolves come out with a full moon. The folklore story of the werewolf perhaps dates as far back as the ancient Greeks and still exists worldwide today. It supposes that a cursed human shape-shifts into a wolf at the dawning of a full moon.
Extremely creative, you are also able to turn your creations into something practical. A born entrepreneur, you seem to have endless new ideas. A tendency to over-analyze your relationships should be watched. You are fully capable of taking the lead; nevertheless you enjoy serving in some manner, whether it’s through teaching or simply finding joy in tending to others’ needs. You are clever, witty, and your sense of humor is mischievous. Sarcasm comes easily to you, but be careful it’s not too biting. Overall, you have the sense that you can win others over with your wit, and you usually can! Your ability to solve problems is next to none. Famous people born today: Ben Savage, Jean Smart, Mel Torme, Roald Dahl, Jacqueline Bissett, Nell Carter, Fiona Apple.
The Solar Eclipse that occurs early today heralds a period when new diet regimes, healthy routines, and satisfying work schedules can be successfully initiated, dear Aries. It is a time of taking care of business, handling details, and increasing your efficiency by re-organizing or simply by working enthusiastically at tasks that help you get caught up in your work. Circumstances around you can force these matters. Recognizing your personal limitations in terms of just how much you can give to others and just how much compassion and understanding you can show is essential now. It’s time to structure your life. It is also a good time for analysis of any sort, as critical thinking is now at its peak. This period is marked by a desire to sort things out, but also to be useful. Over the coming weeks, it’s time to take charge of your health, self-care initiatives, and work. If you’ve been holding on too tightly to a difficult work situation or job, then the matter may be forced now. This is also a favorable cycle in which to set up a home office or to organize the home. The urge to sort out little problems, iron out flaws, and eliminate waste or excess is strong, so use this extra energy boost to clear up the clutter.
Taurus
Taurus
This morning’s Solar Eclipse occurs in your sector of romance, creative self-expression, recreation, children, and hobbies, dear Taurus. Events occurring now and in the coming weeks set you up for new beginnings in one or more of these areas of life. Romantic inclinations are highlighted, as are any kind of celebratory, playful, and just-for-fun endeavors. You will be especially aware of your need for approval and feedback from others in the coming weeks, deriving pleasure from the ways your own creativity impact the world around you. This can be a passionate time for you, and a time when you might feel bolder than usual. If you’ve been holding on too tightly to people or projects that have been keeping you from expressing your true self, this is a time for making important changes. You are likely to attract positive attention from others, especially romantically speaking, but this can also happen on a creative level. You may be starting a new hobby or picking up a current one. Creative writing is favored now, and for some, children can be in stronger focus. There might also be a focus on fun and entertainment within the home environment. Communication becomes very important with loved ones, but it’s also important that today and tomorrow you listen closely to your intuition.
Gemini
Gemini
The Solar Eclipse that occurs early today clears the way for new beginnings, dear Gemini, but it might mean letting something go, particularly a situation that has been holding you back. The weeks ahead are a time of re-organization and heightened awareness of your roots, as well as issues of intimacy and vulnerability, and it’s an excellent time to come in touch with your feelings and needs. This is due to the fact that this eclipse occurs the bottom of your solar chart, and it’s a cosmic nudge to fill the inner “well”, find your roots, and learn your worth. Focusing on your support system and the manner in which you support others is likely now. The coming weeks are ideal for making long-range plans for the future, for any type of re-organizing or even re-modeling of the home or home environment, and for family-related activities. There can be some drama on the domestic front, but this ideally leads to a fresh perspective or new beginning. Family life can be animated today, but this energy might play out in your inner world, with vivid memories, and important discoveries – even breakthroughs. You may be facing up to something that requires attention – a neglected area of your life that now seems quite important to revisit. This can also be a a time of heightened feelings about your income or personal possessions. A Mercury-Neptune connection today really helps you to open up your mind and use your imagination.
Cancer
Cancer
The Solar Eclipse that occurs early into the day launches a favorable cycle in which to learn something new, make new contacts, and find new ways of communicating, dear Cancer. In the coming weeks and even months, you are likely to find new opportunities for learning and communicating or new avenues for self-expression. In some cases, this is about getting around. This might be prompted by an event that forces the issue. You feel more at ease in social situations, and more in charge of the details of daily life, as well as more effective at developing mental rapport with others. It’s a time when you will be especially aware of your environment, and when you experience increased alertness. The weeks ahead are excellent for taking care of daily tasks with increased and renewed energy, although you could be feeling overwhelmed initially. New modes of transportation could also open up to you. A shake-up or some level of drama can occur now that motivates you to let go of outdated conditions, things, and situations, and this clears the way for new beginnings. Unusual or unexpected events can surround your siblings and neighbors, or learning endeavors. News can come that steers you in a new direction. You might suddenly want to take a course or begin a new project. Good energy is with you for communicating your ideas and feelings – personal influence and powers of persuasion are especially strong. Many Cancers feel the energy of an eclipse on a physical level. Today, take in, feel, and observe.
Leo
Leo
A Solar Eclipse occurs early into the day, dear Leo, and while eclipses tend to stir up activity, considering the last New Moon was in your sign, overall this will be a calmer, less visible period for you. Nevertheless, important decisions may be required of you in the next few weeks, particularly revolving around personal finances and business. There is heightened sensitivity to your physical environment. Circumstances are such that you may be starting fresh with finances or in terms of how you arrange your life in order to feel a sense of value and worthiness. Setting realistic financial goals, as well as formulating such things as budgets and other sensible financial planning projects, will be favored during this time. You might also be discovering ways to increase your income or your earning potential. It is also a wonderful time for earthy, tactile, and comforting activities that help you to feel more grounded and connected. If you have been holding on too tightly to a lifestyle or financial habits that haven’t been serving you well, this is a time when circumstances might force the matter. New beginnings are in order! However, today there can be some disorienting feelings and you are symbolically still in the dark, so that you should take in and observe before taking action.
Virgo
Virgo
The Solar Eclipse that occurs early into the day is in your sign, dear Virgo, and it helps pave the way towards big personal changes in the coming weeks and even months. This is a time for reinventing yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself. Think about how you present yourself to others, focus on changing personal habits in such a way as to improve your confidence, and concentrate on putting your best foot forward, as this is a time when you will get noticed and make a powerful impression on others. Circumstances can prompt a rethinking of your general attitude towards new beginnings, bravery, your role as a leader, your independence, and the ways you instinctively defend yourself. This is a time when you can be braver and enjoy new experiences. There can be a tendency to dig in your heels and display your independence now, which may be necessary for personal growth, but care should be taken to stay true to yourself in the process. Get in touch with what you truly want, envision it, and go for it, but wait for the dust to settle. However, for some, there can be some decreased initial energy, and it’s important to take the time to rest up if this is the case. You’ll know more about what changes to make as you go forward.
Libra
Libra
You are beginning a cycle that focuses on replenishment and rest, dear Libra, although you’ve been feeling some of this energy already in recent weeks. The Solar Eclipse that occurs very early today launches a period of review, letting go, and recharging your spiritual or emotional batteries. Focus, now, is on fulfillment through service, empathy, and awareness of others’ needs; but it can also be a time of withdrawal and some sort of retreat in a social sense, depending on your personal and natural predisposition. Soul-searching is in order, and the urge to find emotional peace of mind is marked. You may be feeling like you’ve done the rounds, so to speak, and need more time to yourself, or with yourself! If you’ve been neglecting your psychic, spiritual, or emotional needs, then circumstances can force you to pay attention to your inner world now. Your imagination and dreaming mind are very rich and active now, and it’s important to nurture these things. There can be a flooding of energies today which can be a little disorienting, but going forward, you’ll get a stronger sense of what changes need to be made. If you require more solitude, then you’ll find ways to get it. If there have been toxic connections to your past, then you’ll be figuring out how to break ties. This can also be an important time for discovering emotions about your career, public standing, and reputation.
Scorpio
Scorpio
There is a Solar Eclipse that occurs early today, dear Scorpio, that places strong focus on making contacts and reaching out to others in both a social and professional sense over the coming weeks and even months. Events and circumstances are such that they serve to clear the path for new beginnings, particularly related to how you fit in with friends and the community. You become more acutely aware of your position in life within the context of the group, rather than through self-centered focus. Goals that involve networking, making connections with others, joining or strengthening ties in a group project/activity, and nurturing good will are the focus during this cycle that begins today. Some level of drama may be present now, as it serves to shake up your social life in order to pave the way for important changes. Friends can enter or leave your life. Group or team work and activities can be in strong focus. Reflect on how you’d like to steer your life in the coming weeks, particularly in terms of your “place” in the social side of your life. This is a good time for formulating goals that have to do with future, long-term happiness and those that give you a stronger sense of mission or purpose, aligning yourself with important causes. For many of you, there can be emotional excitement and discoveries surrounding education, learning, publishing, and travel.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
The Solar Eclipse that occurs early today brings heightened awareness and sensitivity to your standing in society and your professional goals, dear Sagittarius. There can be feelings of excitement or uneasiness, depending on how you handle change, surrounding career, reputation, and life path matters now. Going forward, it will be a good time for developing new business plans and goals. A sense of renewal and re-invigoration with regards to your career goals is on the horizon. Changes in work, bosses, authority figures, reputation, or your own authority and influence can occur now and in the coming few months. It’s a time to focus on the elements of your personality that you are projecting as a professional and to society, with an eye on improvement. Goals for self-mastery and self-discipline should be made at this time. You can become strongly aware of the need to bring more structure or rules into your life, or you might decide you need to improve your performance and general practices in order to better follow certain rules. This is a phase in which you are especially busy with career and/or public responsibilities. Emotions are strong over financial and intimate matters for some of you. Drama or commotion stirred now paves the way to new approaches and new beginnings. You might have more courage now to ask for a raise or for a better position. Try not to be hasty, however, and avoid falling back on old, outdated behaviors – a fresh approach is required now.
Capricorn
Capricorn
A Solar Eclipse occurring early today falls in the sector of your solar chart that rules your spirit to grow, explore, and expand beyond the “regular” experiences in your life, dear Capricorn. This can bring surprising events into your life that serve to jolt you out of your usual routine. You are making a break from the past in some manner, which will help clear the path for future growth and development. Avoid making important decisions just for now. Instead, take in and draw upon your intuition, which can serve you exceptionally well while the dust settles. However, a pleasing change of pace is in your near future. There may be opportunities to broaden your horizons through travel, education, or other form of adventure and life experience. There could be chances to publish or promote your work. Meeting important people through these experiences is possible. Transportation issues can also be in focus, with new avenues opening up for getting out and about. This eclipse might also bring some of you into contact with lawyers, professors, or publicists. It’s also a good time for exploring the world, or new perspectives, with a partner. Today is powerful for imagination, but new action should be delayed until emotions settle.
Aquarius
Aquarius
With a Solar Eclipse bringing powerful energy to your intimacy sector early today, dear Aquarius, this is a time of empowerment and discovery. You have a chance to see your own inner workings in new, important ways. If you’ve been too dependent on others, or the opposite, too proud to ask for help, then you’ll see and feel it now and you’ll want to make changes. The period ahead is good for focusing on issues of intimacy and sharing, as well as developing self-mastery skills. You may experience increased awareness of others as well as your own internal motivations in the coming months. Intimacy and deep levels of sharing are heightened. If you’ve been holding on too tightly to a relationship or a financial arrangement, then this is a time for coming to terms with the dependency. It’s a time when intimacy and deep levels of sharing are heightened, but so are suspicions, so watch for this. Use this positive blast of energy to sort out financial support issues or emotional entanglements as you go forward. It’s also good for quitting bad habits, especially dependencies, or altering unhealthy ones. As well, if you’ve been going it alone, this can also be an important cycle for reaching out and finding the support you need.
Pisces
Pisces
With a Solar Eclipse bringing powerful energy to your partnership sector early today, dear Pisces, negotiations and one-to-one relationships are highlighted now and over the coming weeks. This is a time for beginning new relationships or re-defining existing ones in important ways. Issues of sharing and partnership come to the fore. You become increasingly aware of the need for someone significant to rely upon, or for the need to balance and improve your relationships. The coming weeks and months are strong for making contacts and for making something public. If you have been holding on too tightly to a difficult relationship, then circumstances now will push the matter. Romance is well starred during this cycle with the Moon forcing attention to feelings about people in your life. When a Solar Eclipse happens, we are still symbolically in the dark, so that today and the next few are good for paying attention to news coming in and feelings emerging, but taking new action should wait at least a few days. Today’s Mercury-Neptune parallel stimulates your imagination and can create a greater need for expressing yourself.
The atmosphere this week may go quickly from high hopes to deflated dreams. Fortunately there’s a season and a reason for everything, and if you decide to accept the lesson that this shift in mindset brings, you can and will ultimately thrive. How? Read on…
Thursday, September 17: Jupiter opposite Neptune; Saturn enters Sagittarius; Mercury Retrograde in Libra
Everything happens on Thursday. First, Jupiter will oppose Neptune, casting a spell of unrealistic idealism around you. For a brief moment (most likely earlier in the week) you may initially feel as if you can simply wave a magic wand and — POOF! — your wish will be granted. Not so fast!
Also on Thursday, a bigger and much more significant cycle begins, pulling you in a much weightier direction. Saturn, the planet of restriction and limitation, but also discipline and focus, will enter the philosophical sign Sagittarius. He will remain here until December 2017. The greater meaning of Saturn in Sagittarius is for us to learn how to manage our expectations without completely losing our faith. In essence, it’s about learning how to provide a realistic structure around our beliefs — to define them and then to follow through with sticking to them. You may begin to think that dreams are for fools and fairytales for suckers around this time and if so, your greatest challenge is to figure out a way to grow up and gain a sense of maturity without losing hope.
Mercury will also turn retrograde in partnership Libra on Thursday, casting a shadow of confusion in all communication-related endeavors until October 9. Have conversations, but avoid making any final negotiations or commitments until later next month. If you do, you might wind up feeling that at some point what you agreed to simply isn’t fair.
There are multiple moons in a given year. In ancient China, there were believed to be twelve moons—one for each month of the year. These moons were also thought to be made of water.
The Balance of the Signs and the Elements for Sunday, September 13
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
VIRGO STRONG
Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER WEAK
There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.
The Moon changes size. The Inuit people that live in Greenland named their Moon god Anningan. According to his story, Annigan chases his sister Malina, the Sun goddess, around the sky. This tiring work, paired with a lack of food, causes Annigan to get much thinner. This myth was an attempt to explain the phases of the moon as it recedes from a full moon to a crescent.
Time is your ally. It is merely a marker point for you to observe, adjust and choose direction. Its flow is a response to your inner world and an outer observable fact. It flows along like a wave in the ocean, only part of its movement visible to the naked eye. With a wave, you see the effect of the spiraling movement creating a push/pull. It is the same with Time. It has the effect of pushing and pulling you into focus, movement, rest and choice.
Knowing When is a valuable asset as you create your world. When it is time to rest can be an obvious one for sleep. But, for example, when is it time to rest your focus on a subject of desired creation? You have been taught that action creates, and indeed it does. You are now learning the action of your inner world. Focusing or directing your thoughts and feelings is part of that invisible equation. Rest or allowing is the other action step of that invisible, inner equation of creation. Sometimes you must rest your focus, your directing of life, and allow the ebb and flow of information to push or pull you in a new direction.
Knowing When requires some attention to the details that life is showing you. Life will show you in many ways; through thoughts and feelings, discussion with another, media outlets that you read, hear or see. You are in constant communication with life. Are you listening to it?
Listening is a passive force, like Love. Its benefit is in the invisible realm. It begins creating in the powerful, foundational realm. Are you listening to life, to yourself, to others? What depth of information are you hearing and taking within so that you may choose with new information? Relax more, listen more and you will hear Life speaking to you. Listen more through the ears of Love rather than resistance. Love is where new information resides.
As we sit to Blast Knowing When, we are flowing easily with the tides of change, allowing life to assist our direction. We are open to new information, even if Time is testing our strength to await new form. We are listening with patience, peace and an openness to the perfection of life converging in our hearts. We are well with resting, allowing and changing direction, for the journey of action has many forms. We are peaceful in the knowing of our ally in Time, understanding that our connection with Life is deeper than the visible waves flowing. Blast on!
The Moon today is in a New Moon phase. During this phase the Moon is to close to the sun in the sky to be visible. The moon rises and sets with the sun and is not present in the night sky. Because of this the night sky is darker and an excellent time to view other celestial objects. Like the Full Moon, a New Moon happens at a very specific time when the sun and moon have the same ecliptic longitude and it can be measured down to the second it occurs.
Phase Details for – Sunday, September 13, 2015
Phase: New Moon
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 0.19 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,212.59 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,507,846.55 km
Some innovative approaches to dreams include those of Frederic “Fritz” Perls, founder of Gestalt therapy, who felt that every character and object in a dream represents some facet of the dream’s life, and Medard Boss, who saw the dream as a mirror or reflection in a metaphorical sense of what is happening in the dreamer’s life.
After dark, think about a recent dream that sticks in your mind. Now create something from that dream. Allow it to inspire a creation such as a collage, painting, poem, song, woodworking, sewing project, flower garden, dances, new business, a dream vacation, and so forth. All of these creative representations of your dreams are empowering ways of connecting with your dream self. Bless your dream creation by saying:
Goddess and God, please bless my dream creation
May your divine blessings and guidance empower me
So be it! Blessed be!
Wiccan Spell a Night, 365 Spells, Charms and Potions for the Whole Year
Sirona Knight
First and foremost Death does not specifically pertain to our physical death. The Death card marks ends and beginnings. Although most illustrations of the Death card tend to be morbid, the forces behind the Death card are actually quite exciting. Yes Death does mark the end of something. But ends are often brought about by completion and not loss. Most endings are actually good, and make room for us to begin new adventures.
The Emperor is gifted with the skills to successfully lead others. He can turn chaos into order, provide structure to that which is unbound. He is quick of mind and confident in his power and right to rule, and does so in a just manner. Although stern by nature, he truly is the ultimate father figure. He will provide as needed, teach those with unanswered questions, protect the vulnerable, set and maintain boundaries. His perfect world runs on schedule and is free of any disturbances. What the Emperor must be wary of is setting boundaries and rules where none are needed. If he isn’t he may well become a tyrant.
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