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Written by Lisa E Zimmerman

We enter Sept with powerful activations and you may feel destabilized, wired or even energized by the swirl of dynamic realignments occurring around or within you. The more grounded, centered and flexible you are (non-reactive), the less external events and energies can control you – your mind, your nervous system and ultimately, your decisions.

Current events may be dramatic, but your choices and daily practices will inform your well being. Please remember where your true power lies – in consciously choosing your thoughts and deciding what you allow into your space.

Stay in the present moment, avoid drama (over-reacting, awfulizing, fear-based projections and victimhood) and hold a vision of what you want to create or experience. We’re all in this together, but your outlook will largely determine your experience, regardless of circumstances.

Sept 1 – Uranus and Pluto both make changes, generating extra impact as their influence is amplified by a Station Retrograde and a sign change. Stay high and trust any exits, endings, losses or completions as being in Divine Order. You don’t know the big picture, so don’t judge what you experience as being wrong. You might plan loosely for the three-day weekend, as the energies of Uranus and Pluto will be reverberating loudly from the heavens.

Uranus Retrograde Sept 1 – Jan 30, 2025. The Great Awakener stops to turn and review territory from 27o to 23o Taurus, which can bring unexpected shocks, disruptions, unexpected reversals, rebellion and revelations that shake up the collective and you personally – and it can also create sudden opportunities, realizations and events that open doors and allow for quantum leaps forward. During Uranus Retrograde, it’s a time to adjust to changes that have occurred or make needed changes in your life.

The guidance is to operate mindfully, be flexible (bamboo) and know that Uranus only takes what you have outgrown, liberating you from a stale mindset, structure or setup that is inhibiting your growth. If you encounter an unexpected event, allow the dust to settle before taking action and be extra gentle with your yourself and your nervous system, employing soothing practices and modalities to counteract the electric energy. Be open to the new, even if you can’t see its benefit yet…

Pluto Retrogrades into Capricorn Sept 1 – Nov 19, ’24. The planet of power and transformation backs into conservative Capricorn at 29o for the final time (after 16 years), where it will stay until Nov 19 when it returns to Aquarius. It’s here for a final review and cleanup of hierarchies, old structures and systems that are no longer viable. For you personally, it will have one last look around (if you’ve been dealing with Pluto for the past few years) to handle any unfinished business.

Sept 2 – New Moon in Virgo @ 6:56pm PDT. The New Moon is the time for new beginnings – to set your intention and take an action directed toward what you want to increase, create or develop in your life. Virgo is a mutable earth sign, open to change for improvement, ruling health, wellness, productivity, being of service and discernment. It is an analytical sign of “doing” that loves details, spreadsheets, rituals, lists – always deciding what’s useful and what’s not. It’s drivers are purity, integrity and order.

Here are a few Virgo inquiries for the New Moon. • What have you been avoiding that needs doing?

• Do you need to clear anything from your life – clutter, behaviors, habits or people who don’t support you?

• Are you treating your physical and emotional Self well?

• What actions can you take to nurture your health and wellness (diet, exercise, alternative care)?

• What have you been putting off that it’s time to begin?

Saturn opposes the New Moon in Virgo, asking for a reality check regarding your future visions, if they are sustainable and how they will support you long-term. This is a perfect time to make an outline, do research, bring ideas into form (write them down) and then take actions that will help to make your intentions real.

Jupiter squares the Virgo Sun-Moon and Saturn, creating stress, as its desire to stretch and take a leap with a big picture vision is met with resistance from the cautious, conservative planners. The only grounded way through is by taking methodical actions, after you have a plan. Step by step…

The New Moon in Virgo is ruled by Mercury in Leo that makes a harmonious trine to Chiron in Aries, offering compassionate understanding and healing words to soothe any tender areas calling for attention, so reach out for any needed support, mentally, physically or spiritually.

Also, the New Moon in Virgo opens the Eclipse Wormhole (a short distance between two vastly different realities) that runs through the New Moon in Scorpio on Oct 22. We have a Lunar Eclipse on Sept 18 at 25o Pisces, speaking to endings, completions and things coming to light. More to come in next week’s newsletter.

Sept 3 – Mars square Neptune. This is Wu Wei energy, the law of least resistance, flowing around obstacles and moving intuitively. Great for artists, healers, spiritual practices, selfless service, leisure and creative projects. Use it well.

Sept 4 – Mars in Cancer through Nov 5. Mars (warrior, maverick, pioneer) in emotional Cancer doesn’t approach directly – it moves sideways (like a crab), and your mood may affect your willingness to take action. This Mars can be touchy and easily upset, so watch how your feelings drive what you will and won’t do. This is not the “Just do it!” Mars, you have to be nice to motivate this Mars. Again, Self-care is primary to get the best from yourself and compassion for others who are also experiencing this will be helpful to all. Kindness will go a long way.

This is a major week of endings and beginnings, discarding the outdated and reorganizing to create fresh perspectives and methodologies. Align with your Evolving Self and make your New Moon Intentions by focusing on what you want to call in or create. I urge you to get excited about your life, the possibilities that are available – and the ones you don’t even know about yet!

P.S. I used to type up my monthly intentions after I wrote them (back in the day), and when I look at them now, I get a kick out of seeing what I was envisioning and desiring, knowing how life played out. Writing things down, journaling or list-making is wondrous for later reference.

I wish you a magical experience of sorting, releasing, intention-setting and creating. Enjoy your experience, even when it’s challenging. We are on the move and life is about to change!

“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.” ~ Colin Powell

“A dead end is just a good place to turn around.” ~ Naomi Judd

As always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together.

© 2024 Lisa E Zimmermann • All Rights Reserved • Soul Level Solutions

Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤

Written by Lisa E Zimmerman

Aug 23 – In the final week of August and Mercury Retrograde with the Sun in orderly Virgo, you may want to reassess, reorganize and release anything that’s not aligned with your Evolving Self and next steps as Mercury slows down to turn Direct.

Mercury and Venus will be active this week highlighting info, your perspective, communications and relationships and on Sept 1, Uranus and Pluto will take center stage and anything can happen…

Mercury trine Chiron – Healing words and insights can arise from reframing a painful circumstance or interaction, seeing through the eyes of personal responsibility and compassion rather than judgment.

Aug 24 – Mercury sextile Mars provides the drive to solve problems, confidence to speak up, to have a conversation that can impact your future or the mental focus to handle a detailed task. This is high energy, available for use in constructive ways (watch your words and verbal delivery, as you may be overly direct).

Mars trine Chiron – This indicates compassionate or healing actions, doing something to make a difference or righting a wrong (by you or others).

Aug 27 – Venus trine Uranus can create greater freedom, excitement and renewal in relationships by shaking up old routines and exploring innovative activities or environments. This can address your style, $$, creativity and your authenticity by inviting you to stretch beyond your comfort zone (rut?) and do, be, try something out of the usual that resonates with You! (P.S. Mercury Retrograde is still active, so no tattoos or anything permanent that you can’t undo if you have a new perspective later).

Aug 28 – Mercury Stations Direct and as it prepares to turn and pick up steam, it’s common for info to be missing, unavailable or delayed, so bring your patience. It will take almost a week to get up to speed and we’ll have major new energies coming in at the same time, so pay attention to details and double check important info.

Mercury backed into Leo on Aug 14, asking you to connect with your inner truth and express your Authentic Self – and it will remain in Leo until Sept 10 when it re-enters Virgo. As you look ahead, be sure that you are making decisions that honor your Evolving Self, rather than operating from a past identity or on auto-pilot.

Also on Aug 28 – Venus opposite Neptune (earthly love vs. Divine Love) is a nonlinear energy, which is beautiful for creative, spiritual and leisure activities, if you choose to do anything at all. Quiet time and spaciousness creates receptive energy. The effects of this aspect can range from compassion, heightened intuition and focus on your dreams, to disillusionment, confusion and escapism.

This is a setup for idealizing a person, place or thing and not seeing reality clearly, especially with the Mercury Station to add to the confusion. Spiritual practices andcreative environments (as a creator or the audience) will serve you well today, as will rest, space and loving Self-care. Don’t make major decisions today, if possible. Wait.

Aug 29 – Sept 22 – Venus in Libra can express easily in her home sign, where she has a deep desire for peace, harmony, beauty, relationships, alliances and balance. Relationships mirror your Self back to you, showing you what you are putting out in the world. Think about who would be good to connect with and be open to relationships that serve the needs of both (or all) involved. Expect the best and stay tuned to your Inner Guidance for connections with those who align with your path and purpose.

Aug 29 – Venus trine Pluto. With Venus at 0o Libra and Pluto at 0o Aquarius, it speaks to deep, magnetic connections that will carry you forward in the months and years ahead. You may already be in relationship with someone instrumental to your future or you may meet/connect with someone who becomes a power player in your life, a co-creator or a partner. This is a beginning or a deepening if you have shared ideas, values and integrity as time goes on.

Venus trine Pluto can also indicate opportunities for financial growth or creative breakthroughs, although I would investigate further before investing $$ or making a deal the day after a Mercury Station. Make the connection and follow up in the coming weeks.

Sept 1 – There are huge energies taking place today, as one outer planet changes direction and the other changes its sign. On the same day! I would plan loosely for this day – maybe even the weekend, as the energies of Uranus and Pluto will be reverberating loudly from the heavens.

Sept 1 – Jan 30, ’25 – Uranus Stations Retrograde. Uranus has been at 27o Taurus since Aug 8 and will be there until Sept 27, so if you’re feeling Uranian waves of change, you’ll be feeling them for a while. On the Uranus Station, look for dramatic changes to occur in the world. Shocking, unexpected reversals, abrupt endings, global events, weather events – all are possible. If there’s a sudden change in your life, try to be bamboo and be flexible rather than resisting what you face.

Uranus is The Great Awakener, here to break up stale energies, stagnant and outdated structures, and it will often do for you what you won’t do for yourself by removing or changing circumstances. Because Uranus is often shocking, the guidance is to allow the dust to settle so you can assess where you are before taking action – and remember, All is in Divine Order.

Sept 1 – Nov 19. Pluto backs into Capricorn for its final journey through the sign of top- down authority, government, corporations, institutions, hierarchies and the Old Guard, which ends on Nov 19. We’re going back for a reality check to confront the remaining shadows within structures and systems before Pluto moves into Aquarius to create a more innovative, sustainable future.

We’ll have a New Moon in Virgo on Sept 2 – more on that next week, but as you can see, we’ll be starting off September with a bang! Get organized, take needed actions and focus on relationships that can enhance and enrich your life (and vice versa).

Trust that you are in the right place at the right time, moving along your path perfectly (no matter what your ego may say :))

Remember, your soul chose to be here now, to be part of the transition team – and your presence matters.

“Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.” ~ Rumi

As always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together.

© 2024 Lisa E Zimmermann • All Rights Reserved • Soul Level Solutions

Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤

Written by Lisa E Zimmerman

Aug 16 – We are in another turning point as we approach the Full SuperMoon square Uranus and the emotional energy heightens and people become more reactive. Take responsibility for your well being and know that any unexpected changes, surprises, twists that arise in your space are for your liberation.

Aug 18 – Mercury square Uranus. Expect the unexpected, whether external events or sudden new ideas of your own – and remember, Uranus is about Awakening. It’s here to free you from rigid thinking and patterns, either from within you or in your / the world. Whatever happens, be flexible and don’t buy into drama or chaos on a 3D level – there is a higher purpose behind conflict or rebellion that will lead to progress.

Mercury square Uranus activates change and radical new ideas. If you experience too much info or if it’s too fast (ADD), slow it down and soothe your nervous system. Mercury-Uranus can create breakthroughs, shocking communications and mental craziness, so ground yourself if you feel off-balance. If not, enjoy the kinetic energy and follow the impulses that stimulate you. Just don’t go overboard. The responsibility for your choices is always on you – and you can always opt-out of any situation you choose not to participate in.

Aug 18 – Mercury Cazimi is the mid-point of the Retrograde cycle when Mercury is in the heart of the Sun – and in Leo (the Sun’s sign) it is potent, allowing for downloads, bright ideas, profound insights, wisdom or epiphanies, as well as synchronistic meetings, events or visions that can serve your future. Create space to meditate, journal or utilize a spiritual practice that allows you to access the messages that are available for you to evolve your consciousness.

Aug 19 – There are five major aspects today (including the Full Moon), creating a crucible for dynamic change. Be flexible, open and detached regarding any curveballs or plot twists you encounter and don’t count on a “sure thing,” as more will be revealed as life unfolds. This is a good day to plan ahead for, as it will be busy and unpredictable. If you can lay low (whatever that means for you) and give yourself extra space, you might want to do that.

The Full SuperMoon in Aquarius @ 27o at 11:26am PDT. This is a dynamic aspect with the Sun in Leo opposing Aquarius. A SuperMoon occurs when the Moon is closest to the Earth, making it’s magnetics extra powerful, activating the tides and all living things with heightened emotional energy. Be compassionate and gentle with everyone, especially You!

The Leo Sun rules your creative expression whereas, Aquarius rules your place in community, your genius and Authentic Self. Are you out of balance – and if so, what needs to change? If you are stuck in a role that masks your brilliance or if you feel

limited/trapped in a lifestyle that is dry or mechanical, you may be ready for greater freedom and something new. The goal is for you to be able to express your Self freely and fully, just as you are, to move into your next contribution of joy. Hold that intention – and ask to be shown how and where that is if you don’t know.

Uranus square the Full SuperMoon. The impetus for YOU to make a radical change and take action is Uranus (rebellion) – or an external event may occur that creates a breakthrough FOR you! Uranus can heighten restlessness and provide the urgency you need to take actions you normally wouldn’t. There may be transmissions occurring from higher dimensions that you aren’t even conscious of, but they make you nervous, anxious, sleepless. If so, use all the tools at your disposal to seek relief – call on your healers and helpers for support. Take a bath with sea salts and lavender, walk barefoot on grass, go to the beach.

Mercury Retrograde opposes the SuperMoon. With Mercury in Leo retracing old territory, you may be frustrated, mired in thought patterns that linger, while sublimating feelings (or vice versa) – and both Mercury and the Moon are wired, squaring Uranus. Moon-Uranus squares usually present as reactivity and the mantra is, “Easy does it… ” – and don’t believe everything you think!

Aug 19-23 – Jupiter square Saturn. This is the first of three Jupiter square Saturn squares (#2 is Dec 24, 2024 and #3 is June 2025) that follow the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction at 0o Aquarius of Dec 2020. Jupiter is expansion and Saturn is limitations – and in a square they encounter conflict. Just so you know, this will ultimately be a construct for growth and change if you take methodical actions to satisfy both sides, but first you will probably encounter frustration or stuckness.

Aug 19 – Saturn opposes Venus and Jupiter squares both. This is a T-square. Venus opposing Saturn brings up issues around your value, relationships, love, your lovability, $$, value and creativity, with Saturn often playing the heavy, the Authority who throws up obstacles, the abandoning or rejecting “other,” or the judge. However, Saturn-Venus can also be your Evolving Inner Authority, bringing your creativity into form and grounding your values in reality.

With Jupiter square the Venus-Saturn opposition, it can offer encouragement – or blow up any measured actions you attempt by going overboard. So it’s up to you to stay conscious and focused – and be mindful of your actions and interactions, as you could be vulnerable to negative Self-judgements. Choose nurturing or healthy company and don’t allow your mind to create negative stories that are detrimental to your well being. Again, you are your CEO. Take good care of yourself.

This whole period is so frenetic, you may just want to ride it out and watch what happens, allowing the dust to settle before you make any decisions or changes. Watch

from your high perch as the world goes through another shake up – and if you experience personal upheaval or surprise events, try to wait until you are clear before making a move or taking an action. The space you give yourself can be life changing.

Aug 22 – Sun in Virgo. We shift into the mutable sign of Virgo – in 3D, a practical earth sign that rules health, service, wellness and skill-building. Virgo deals with details, order, organization, analysis, productivity and nobody is as conscientious as this diligent sign that does things the “right” way (just ask a Virgo or Virgo Rising)!

Virgo is about healthy food, healing modalities, the body, exercise, massage and health care. This is just what we need following the chaotic energy – to focus on good food, physical practices for the body and a check in to allow the body to show you how you are. More to come on Virgo. We are just getting started here…

This is a good week to practice being discerning about when to act and when to wait – not from fear, but based on your Inner Guidance. Before you take action or make a decision (large or small), tune in to see if it’s a good idea to do it now. The more you practice trusting yourself and your intuition, the more empowered you’ll be. All proactive change begins with opening to something new.

Big things are in store for us – and we’re on the way back to Pluto in Capricorn in a few weeks for the final time, the end of the U.S.A.’s Pluto Return. Amazing – and you chose to be here at this auspicious time to be one of the Creators of the New Earth!

“I am in between stories. The old one is gone, and the new one is just beginning to take shape. When we already have a story we are heavily identified with, whether we appear to like this story or not, it is difficult to stay awake, to watch our thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate our actions.” ~ Oriah Mountain Dreamer

“We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.” ~ Marcel Proust

As always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together.

© 2024 Lisa E Zimmermann • All Rights Reserved • Soul Level Solutions

Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how

to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤