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Written by: Lisa E Zimmerman

The escalating chaos and destruction in the world is being generated by a perfect storm of various elements, all active and combustible, with a profound cosmic agenda: to facilitate the ongoing upheaval, dismantling and clearing of old power structures and reference points that are no longer relevant, led by Pluto Stationing Direct as it completes its 250-year U.S. Return in Capricorn while squaring the Nodes of Fate in Aries/Libra (you vs. relationships). 

This is all taking place in the Eclipse wormhole (a short distance between different realities), as fated events can happen and emotions run high, which calls for special care to regulate your mind, emotions, body and nervous system. Spiritual practices and rituals are your best path forward during this time, using all that nurtures you, feeds your spirit, lifts you up and directs your attention with intention. 

Oct 14 – Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse @ 21º Libra 10:55am PDT. A Solar Eclipse is a dramatic New Moon (new beginning) with exponential power – and often a turning point, activating the unexpected to shift circumstances. It can alter your life in an instant – and if it does, go with it, whether you understand what’s happening or not. There are higher forces at work, guiding your path. Or you may feel like nothing is happening for you personally. Maybe or maybe not, but sometimes, you can only see the effects of an Eclipse in retrospect, so stay tuned. 

The Libra Solar Eclipse is on the South Node (the past), inviting needed course corrections in relationships and how you relate to others. The South Node refers to what is shaky or weak in you and
will reveal itself, whether it’s a pattern of behavior or connections that have reached their expiration date.  Look for and release any patterns of Self-abandonment to please others, to keep the peace or be “nice” no matter what, as a conscious inquiry. You have a right to your own choices, opinions and convictions and if you suppress them, you are not in truth or your power. Also, you can focus on developing your negotiating skills or create strategic alliances as a higher expression of Libra and a way to be in truth. There are practical avenues to pursue if you need support.

The North Node of Destiny is in Aries – warrior, maverick, pioneer, asking you to boldly come out of hiding and go for what you want now – or next. If you don’t know (and a lot of people don’t), let that be your mission – to discover what’s next for You. Speak your truth, explore and follow your intuition without permission, approval or agreement. Try things, see how you feel. Learn through experience what works for you and what doesn’t. Wherever you have denied yourself, this is the space for your research and development. It’s time for the focus to be on YOU. 

Eris (a dwarf planet) is sitting on the North Node. Eris is a disruptor, a female warrior and an Awakener, who is in the middle of the Eclipse, here to challenge the power dynamics and to stir up trouble. There are major war planets activated already (that’s why the world looks the way it does), and this is meant to bring up everything that has been suppressed, repressed, hidden, denied, where we’ve become blind, deaf, dumb and numb – programmed. It’s not pretty, but it’s necessary if we’re ever to wake up and truly evolve to create the world we dream of.

Guidance: find ways to love and honor your Self. If turbulent emotions come up during this intense time, seek appropriate care. Know that the antidote for anger is getting your needs met; determine what you need – then do your best to have your needs fulfilled. YOU are your job and YOU are important.  We will be feeling the Eclipse energy all week, along with various other aspects that will likely instigate reactions from misunderstandings and unclear info. This is not the week for major life decisions if you can help it, but rather, tune in for spiritual guidance or do creative work. Be slow and gentle to stabilize yourself. 

Use this Eclipse energy for rebalancing and to release anything that diminishes you, but remember to be spacious with yourself and others, as everyone is in this container of multi-layered edgy cosmic tension, aggression and confusion. 

With Eclipses we never really know what will happen, so take good care and focus on being a good human, from your heart and soul. Do unto others… and stay high enough that you can see the big
picture. 

We are in a protracted ending and new beginning as Pluto leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius, going back and forth over the next thirteen months, so we have to develop patience as we birth the new world and are being prepared for our next level of evolution. 

“Right now the world is in calamity because it is preparing for a quantum leap into another vibrational dimension. Your role is to not be on the left or the right, to be the this or the that. Your
role is to step back far enough, to see the whole process, and to stand in the feeling tone of Oneness.” – Rev. Michael Beckwith

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

© 2023 Lisa E Zimmermann • All Rights Reserved •  Soul Level Solutions

Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer and 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. ❤️

By Lisa E Zimmerman

We continue to move through the wormhole (a short distance between different realities) in the week preceding the Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse in Libra, coming on Oct 14. We are also in the Pluto Station, a transformational week that can test your nervous system, beliefs and determination, as Pluto activates power dynamics while completing the U.S. Pluto Return.

Oct 6 – Venus quincunx Pluto. This doesn’t last long but it can be uncomfortable. It can activate an obsessive need for attention, $$, your desires may be in overdrive or it can trigger compulsive attractions, jealousy or control. As always with Pluto, the potential for healing is always available if you are willing to do the work, so if something comes up, get help to seek a breakthrough. You can get free and change your life.

Oct 8 – Mars square Pluto. Pluto is at maximum strength while Stationing and squaring touchy Mars, it may be alternately pressuring or confronting you with turbulent feelings or issues you want to avoid, creating a combustible energy. If you can make these planets work together for you, you can move mountains and accomplish great tasks. If anger is stirred up, focus on your needs and what is missing – that’s the direction to go in for healing. There is information available in any pain you experience and you can use it for your growth and healing.

Later on Oct 8, Venus enters Virgo. After being in Leo since June 5 and being Retrograde from July 27-Sep 3, it’s a big shift for the planet of love and values to go from Self-centered, creative Leo into humble, service-oriented Virgo for the next month. The Venus Retrograde reoriented values for many and now you can recreate your relationships in ways that are more supportive for you.

Venus in Virgo focuses on practical details, being in service to their partner as an expression of love. Also, Venus in Virgo is more conservative with $$, Venus in Virgo artists are great craftsmen/women, more mental and focused (Mercury-ruled), than flamboyant. Venus in Virgo loves a clean, organized home and they are likely health conscious.

Oct 9 – Venus opposition Saturn. It feels like you can’t have what you want right now. Venus is your desires, while Saturn is work, restriction, delays. A Venus-Saturn opposition feels like you have to decide who and what is really important and eliminate superfluous things that you can’t afford or that drain your time or energy in order to have what you want later. This can be a frustration or a feeling of rejection, but because it’s coming on top of the Pluto Station, it’s one more thing that’s not fun.

Oct 10 – Pluto Stations Direct. Pluto turns Direct and moves forward as it continues through the final degrees of Capricorn.

Oct 12 – Nov 25. Mars in Scorpio. This is a home sign for Mars and it can easily express itself here, as Mars in Scorpio will accomplish its goals. It will go after what it wants and get it, one way or the other. Mars in Scorpio is a signature of many super athletes, and also Taylor Swift (to use a chart of someone in the news who makes things happen!).

This brings us to the precipice of the Solar Eclipse on Sat, Oct 14 @ 10:55am PDT. There’s a lot of dynamic energy this week and depending on your chart and planetary placements, it will be either more or less intense for you personally.

Whatever occurs this week is preparing you for the new beginning that is coming the following week as you are being led forward. Pluto is still squaring the North Node in Aries and South Node in Libra and will be clearing anything that’s blocking you from your Highest Good. Watch the show. This is for you!

“In order to make a quantum leap you must be willing to tolerate ambiguity, confusion, possibly even chaos for a while, shaping your game plan as you go. Allow some disorder in your life.” ~ Price Pritchett
As always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together. 

© 2023 Lisa E Zimmermann • All Rights Reserved • Soul Level Solutions Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer and 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. ❤️

By Lisa Zimmerman

Sept 29 @ 2:58am PDT – We awaken into a dynamic Full Super Moon in Aries, in the Eclipse wormhole, activating action and change. This Lunar visual will be stunning if you have a clear view, so try to see it if you can. The Eclipse wormhole is a short distance between two different realities where quantum leaps can occur and unpredictable events can happen. Should you experience an unexpected event:

• Be as flexible as possible;
• Observe rather than react until the dust settles and don’t judge events as good or bad;
• Stay present in the NOW;
• Trust that the universe is conspiring for your Highest Good.

The Moon in Aries opposes the Sun in Libra, which is the “I-Thou” axis (Aries=Me and Libra=We). Aries is the maverick, pioneer, warrior, who is Self-directed, energetic and independent. Libra is the other-oriented, sign of peace, harmony, balance and beauty. Libra desires compromise, connection and a win-win, as well as elegant strategies to solve problems, rather than wanting to push its way through (like Aries).

There are various planets and points in Aries – the North Node of Destiny (or Fate), Eris the disruptor, and the Moon – and they are fiery and willful. The North Node points us in the direction of the collective True North, which indicates claiming your autonomy or your Authority. Eris will not be controlled, so I suggest using this energy to break out of any systems or agreements you have made that limit your freedom of expression or movement in a conscious, focused way. Make a plan if you need time to create an exit strategy.

The Sun, Mars and South Node (past) are in harmonious Libra, but they can indicate where you’re giving up your power by choosing the path of least resistance. You can take a higher path by releasing that which is not serving your Evolving Self and directing your energy toward new actions that will serve your Authentic Self with Venus square Uranus – a sudden change, a release or unexpected twist that will ultimately create greater freedom, liberation or growth. Either you make a move or if it’s external, it’s a reflection of some inner aspect of you.

Sept 30 – Mercury trine Uranus generates innovative thinking, solutions and brilliant ideas that are arise from a higher octave of awareness and genius as Mercury clears its shadow. Now you can make sense of earlier events that were unclear, as well as opening to new perspectives, downloading exciting ideas for the future or new channels of communication. Enjoy whatever comes through – and also a good day for tech updates (a bonus!).

Oct 2 – Mercury opposing Neptune. This will create confusion and low vitality or it’s best for intuitive pursuits, spiritual practices and creative activities. A perfect day for rest, daydreaming, playing or time in nature if you can swing it. Meditate and ask your Guides, Angels or Higher Self to give you direction for going forward and see what comes through. If you must work, give yourself extra time and save the detailed work for tomorrow. Today you may find inspiration in writing or generating creative ideas in other ways.

Oct 3 – Mercury trine Pluto – this is the day to go deep with the details, the CSI problem-solving, clarity and organization with Mercury in Virgo. Everything will be in order. This is also good for healing work, as Pluto rules all that’s hidden and Mercury can go in and seek a breakthrough. If you need to do anything productive, this is your day.

Oct 4 – Mercury in Libra – Mercury has been in orderly Virgo since late July and it moves into diplomatic Libra until Oct 22, making language more polite, eloquent and focused on negotiation. This goes along with the Sun and Mars in Libra that represents the relationship axis, how to be with the “other” without sacrificing your Self – and, how to be with the “other” without steamrolling them to get what you want.

There is a space of peace – and that is the invitation. In order to find it, the solution is not horizontal, it is vertical. When you shift to a higher perspective there is a major opening and freedom from attachment. It may take some practice, but it’s well worth it if relationships (of any kind) are causing you pain.

Relationships are a spiritual path – and Libra is the sign of the mirror. You can think you’re spiritually healthy and relationships will show you how you’re really doing by who you are attracting into your space – and how the dynamic is working.

Let this be a week of awakening, discovery and illumination! Practice releasing what no longer serves you and be open to what shows up. This can be a fertile week – remember to flow with the changes.

If this world were a perfect place, where would souls go to school? ~ Emmanuel

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

© 2023 Lisa E Zimmerman. All rights reserved.

Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer and 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 ❤️

By Lisa E Zimmerman

Last night’s New Moon in Virgo launched us into a wormhole (a short distance between vastly
different realities) that began the Eclipse Period that runs until the New Moon in Scorpio on Nov
13.
We have a Solar Eclipse (major new beginning) Oct 14 and a Lunar Eclipse (completion or
ending) Oct 28 and during this period, anything can happen; it’s like an amplified Uranus transit,
with unpredictable fated events, new arrivals, endings and sudden changes. Don’t let this scare
you. Rather, think of it as a jump start or quantum leap in your evolutionary process, with higher
forces orchestrating a path you can’t see.

Sept 15 – Mercury in Virgo is Stationing Direct, preparing to move forward tomorrow and will
take time to gain momentum. Gather info, see how you feel about quality of life issues now that
Mercury and Venus are both in Direct motion, and consider where you are. Don’t rush, and wait
until Sept 21 to make any big decisions, if possible. New info will come to light to help inform
your choices, as Mercury in Virgo is here to help you discern what to keep and what to eliminate
as you move on.

Sept 17 – Venus square Jupiter. This is the third of three squares (June 11, Aug 22), so it may
be the culmination or conclusion of a story or process you’ve been in. With this pair, the
experience has much to do with how you are personally, as Venus-Jupiter can be overly
indulgent, generous or hedonistic if you’re prone to pleasure-seeking or it can open you to
receiving if you’re a frugal or DIY type.
It’s all about balance. Venus square Jupiter can indicate a large purchase or expense, which
makes sense if it’s needed or deliberate. Unconscious spending may be used to fill inner
emptiness or to buy things you you really can’t afford. $$ (Venus) is related to how you value
your Self and a Jupiter square wants more! Think about why you’re doing what you’re doing; as
long as you are conscious and aligned (with your Authentic / Higher Self) with your choices, all
is well.

Sept 19 – Sun opposite Neptune. Nonlinear Neptune opposing the Sun can create confusion,
doubt, a skewed perspective and low vitality – or to be empowered, access your Higher Self,
intuition, creativity, imagination or dreams (waking or sleeping) to vision your future or do
spiritual practices. This is a good day for Self-care. Move intuitively, without struggle or
excessive effort. Easy does it and choose what nurtures your soul.

Sept 21 – Sun trine Pluto. This is perfect day to handle tasks that matter, as Pluto will make it
happen. This productive energy offers the focus and drive to follow through on anything you
prioritize as important to you. Use it well. This is when Mercury begins to pick up its forward
momentum.

Sept 22 / 23 – Autumn Equinox / Sun in Libra @ 11:50pm PDT / 2:50am EDT. The Autumn
Equinox is the beginning of the Fall season in the northern hemisphere, where day and night
are equal in length, as we leave the practical sign of Virgo and move into the other-oriented sign
of Libra.
Libra is ruled by Venus, planet of love, peace and beauty with a focus on relationships,
aesthetics, fairness, balance and harmony. The Autumn Equinox chart has Mercury trine
Jupiter, indicating thinking big, bright ideas, planning and good news

Also, Chiron trine Venus, healing heart wounds and valuing yourself deeply, aligning with your *true* values, rather than being influenced by your family, culture, peers, advertising, social media or others. Your Higher Self is your North Star; to thine own Self be true. 💕🙏🏼 

The Sun is inconjunct Saturn, which brings some reality check – perhaps a decision about your future or current direction, vocation, whether to proceed or to choose a new path. You will know what it is, but the choice requires that you stay in faith, rather than contracting in fear. A decision is just the next move – it is not necessarily permanent.

Pluto squaring the Nodes of Fate continues to challenge those who it’s affecting personally by turning their lives upside down. This can involve death, loss or upheaval of any kind, but it’s meant to move you from one circumstance to another. I have been through it, so I know how destabilizing it can be, but know that it has a purpose – and your job is to get the absolute best possible care you can as you go through your situation. Everything you learn and experience will serve you later, I promise, and you will land on your feet one way or another.   

Sept 25 – Mercury trine Jupiter. This started on Aug 9, and now it’s back with good news or big ideas that  come to fruition, plans, networking or communications that expand your world. Make the most of this dynamic energy! 

This will carry you through the next two weeks until we reach the Full Moon in Aries on Sept 29 @ 2:58am PDT. This will be the last lunation before the Solar Eclipse on Oct 14 – and remember, we are in the Eclipse Wormhole, which is unpredictable, so be flexible as you make your plans and know that you are being led somewhere special just for you. 

We are ALL in the mystery right now – there is no one who knows exactly where we are going or what it will look like, but you either choose love or fear as you take this ride. And the only way to stay in your Higher (or Authentic) Self, is to choose love and faith. Fear will take you down, so if you slip, pick yourself back up – and get help if you need it. Helpers are all around. 

Choose carefully who and what you allow into your space during this exciting, precious time!

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

© 2023 Lisa E Zimmerman. All rights reserved.

Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer and 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. ❤️