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We are in an enforced slowdown with six planets and Chiron retrograde, facing that which is already in process for review, with opportunities to make course corrections as needed. This is is a time to catch your breath, so don’t push or be overly focused on the future. Trust in the Divine timing of your process, no matter what your egoic mind tells you.

During Mercury Retrograde (Sept 9-Oct 2), it’s a dicey time for linear thinking and decision-making, as info may be lost, missed or not yet been revealed, so patience will pay off. As the 80s rock anthem said, “Hang on loosely, but don’t let go,” i.e., hold your vision, but release your attachment to how it should unfold. Be flexible; bend like a willow.

On Sept 16 there are two aspects that can create inspiration or frustration, depending on what you’re trying to accomplish. First, Venus squares Mars, otherwise known as a stepping stone,  which can be creative, demanding or passionate – and Mars in Gemini can be impulsive with words, so think twice before you speak and don’t react to others. Better to journal to get inflammatory thoughts out, unless you’re ready for an adult heart to heart conversation if it involves another.

Note: Because Mars is in its shadow and is going to retrace this territory when it’s Retrograde (Oct 30-Jan 12), notice what is bothering you now, if anything. Whatever is out of alignment for you may be something you come back to handle during the Mars Retrograde period. Hint: wherever you are feeling discomfort, a transformation is waiting to happen :))

Next, the Sun opposes Neptune, forming a bridge between the two, optimal for spiritual practices, being in nature, creative pursuits, or leisure. Unless you’re on a date, involved in a creative project, or a spiritual activity, this is a great day to relax and nurture yourself if possible. Quiet time and spaciousness creates receptive energy.

Mercury opposes Jupiter on Sept 18, which brings good news, a new insight, bright ideas or positive communications – and this is the second meeting for this duo, their first opposition being on Sept 2. Maybe something started in early Sept that you have more clarity about now – and there will be a third meeting of Mercury-Jupiter on Oct 12, so stay tuned for further developments on this topic.

Also on Sept 18, the Sun trines (makes a manifesting aspect with) Pluto, anchoring in the info you get from Mercury-Jupiter or letting you know if something is awry. Pluto’s power supports you and gives you stamina, but Mercury Retrograde-Jupiter can overestimate what’s possible, so again, adjust your expectations to the flow of how things actually unfold and trust the process.

Venus trines Uranus on Sept 20, when you may attract new people into your life, especially those who are different than who you usually call in. You may express yourself in some exotic, eccentric or unusual way (for you), via your hair, clothing, social media (photos, messages) – or do something atypical socially for fun. Be creative – it’s a day to shake it up! If you’re in a relationship, have some fun! Listen to your heart and give it what it’s asking for.

The Fall Equinox is on Sept 22 @ 6:04pm PDT, as we officially end the summer season when the Sun enters Libra. The Equinox is when light and the dark hours are equal, and spiritually the focus is on the harvest and gratitude for our many blessings. If this were more of a daily conscious practice, we would have a different world.

Libra is the sign of peace, beauty, balance and harmony, it is focused on relationships and is other-oriented. Mercury in Libra will Retrograde back into Virgo on Sept 23, following the Sun going into Libra on Sept 22. Got that? The Sun moves forward into Libra. Mercury moves backward into Virgo. So you still have Mercury Retrograde, now in Virgo, analyzing, organizing, clearing clutter, busy, busy, busy. The Sun is focused on people, beauty, harmony, peace. A New Moon in Libra is coming on Sept 25. Stay tuned…

We begin the week in a swirl of Retrograde energies, that help to unwind old structures and open us to higher frequencies that can assist us in our journey of awakening and evolution – and land in the Autumnal Equinox, beginning of the Fall season and shift into the next phase of Being.

Keep in mind that Uranus (progress, revolution) and Saturn (tradition, structures) are 1º apart, both Retrograde and in a stepping stone or square aspect, which will increase the conflicts we have grown so used to, as we move toward October, when they will be exact.

Don’t take the bait and buy into drama; rise above the right and wrong game (duality) and focus on higher solutions and peace that transcends 3D – a quantum resolution and Oneness.

“The need to be right is the beginning of an act of violence.” ~ Jack Kornfield

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

© 2022 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 empowered, meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. ❤️

Sept 23 – Yesterday’s Equinox began Libra season and today the Sun conjoins Retrograde Mercury, which is the halfway point of the Retrograde cycle that ends on Oct 2. New insights, useful info or solutions can appear, activating renewed enthusiasm for areas of life where you were stuck, bored or disengaged. If so, consider this an awakening that can propel you forward with a second wind to uplevel your life. Keep your eyes and ears open…

Also on Sept 23, Mercury backs into Virgo, ready to handle details – and with this Retrograde there are plenty to deal with. Just because you’re motivated, doesn’t mean there won’t be speed bumps, à la Mercury, so practice operating from the witness perspective – aware, but centered and detached, so you don’t go into reaction when life goes awry.

This is a powerful week for connecting and on Sept 24, Venus opposing Neptune creates fertile ground with the potential for accessing channeled messages aligned with the heart, perfect for creative pursuits, spiritual practices and being in communion with your Self. This is exquisite yin energy – the energy of creating, receiving and nurturing, so allow in whatever feeds your spirit to nourish yourself.

The New Moon in Libra is on Sept 25 @ 2:55pm PDT, the sign that rules beauty, peace, harmony, balance, and relationships. On a higher level, it is the mirror: what you see in others is a reflection of you. Rather than glorifying or judging others, allow your perceptions of others to inform you about yourself and the lens you see through. You are the judge. Is your lens critical, kind, naive, suspicious? What you see – and what you see through – is information about You.

Shift into a higher space where you see through the eyes of love with awareness and detachment for greater peace and harmony, with less reactivity. This is a high-level task in a world filled with conflict that will not abate any time soon. Choose where you place your attention. Take care of your body and nervous system. Create greater peace by making new agreements, contracts, boundaries, personal/work time, solitude, scheduling or whatever is needed. You design your life in a way that will suit who you are now, best.

This New Moon in Libra has Jupiter in Aries opposing it, pushing for honesty, truth and freedom. Reach for what inspires you and allow your integrity to be your guide. Your Highest Truth is an inside job, it’s what feels true for you. Aries rules courage. Relationship check-in: are your needs being met – and do you show up for your partner? Dare to have an honest conversation to speak your truth and ask for your partner’s. You will learn a lot if you do and you are open.

The Uranus-Saturn square is in the New Moon setup, indicating conflict, a lack of clarity or instability that is the ongoing backdrop in the world for now. Don’t buy into the drama. It will play out without your emotional involvement. You can contribute wherever you feel called to but adding to drama takes your power away. If you are there, go up an octave to a higher level and be Spock. Interesting. Just notice without emotion.

Sept 26 – 28 contains highly productive aspects that speak to accomplishing tasks and manifesting results. On Sept 26, Venus trines Pluto – good for healing relationship issues, making deep connections, breakthroughs in healing, transformational creative projects, $$ investments.

Sept 26 – Mercury conjoins Venus (trine Pluto) – $$ pitch, sales or agreements, and the Sun opposes Jupiter – very optimistic, a big deal, but watch for overdoing it or overestimating the potential. With Mercury Retrograde, I wouldn’t put any $$ down that you can’t afford to lose. This is great for visioning, outlining and planning.

Sept 27 – Mercury trine Pluto – new solutions to old problems, practical, deep conversations, research, details, connections and communications. Sept 28 – Mars trine Saturn – methodical actions, structures and ideas, step by step, functional planning and contacts.

On Sept 29, Venus enters its home sign of Libra to join the Sun. Venus can easily express in Libra and is seeking beauty, peace, harmony and justice, on the World Axis at 0º Libra. Let’s see what happens in the world on this day with public figures, if anything. Surround yourself with beauty, peace and harmony and take good care of your heart and those you love.

What the world needs now, is love sweet love… 🎶

“Every minus you think you have is just a plus waiting for a stroke of awareness.” ~ Mary Manin Morrissey

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

© 2022 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 empowered, meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. ❤️

We end the month and open the week with the Mercury Station (standing still), preparing to turn Direct on Oct 2, and it will feel like Mercury Retrograde on steroids all weekend, as communications, tech, info and travel snafus are extra ripe, so move slowly and be in the present moment. Strategy: create twice as much space for half as many activities, if possible.

Oct 1 – Venus opposes Jupiter, creating fertile ground for making beneficial contacts with those who lift you up, bless your life and/or expand your world. This is also prime time for beauty treatments, shopping, decorating and style makeovers, (watch the budget – Jupiter can overdo!). Socializing and gatherings are perfect for this congenial, lively energy. Enjoy!

Venus opposing Jupiter can be especially healing for those who give, give, give and need to practice receiving (hint, hint). This is an opportunity to appreciate the special beings you come in contact with, knowing that nothing is random, whether it’s a close friend, an acquaintance or a brief interaction with a stranger – and, to know that ALL of your contacts are are a mirror of YOU, that you magnetically and synchronistically called in. Breathe that in…

Oct 2 – Mercury turns Direct in Virgo, ready to take care of business. But Mercury is opposing nonlinear Neptune, diffusing the clarity that Virgo is seeking, which undermines certainty and confidence re: communications, data and reliable info. This energy heightens intuition, spiritual practices and creative pursuits, and is profound for dreamwork and channeling messages from Spirit Guides, Higher Self and higher dimensions if this is your world. Neptune transits unwind old structures in subtle ways to create portals and openings that lead to higher consciousness, so go within and sit in stillness to see what comes through for you – and notice what comes to light this week with Mercury moving Direct.

Uranus (the future) is squaring Saturn (the past) for the final time Oct 2-4, but the effect of their close contact will be felt all month. Progress vs. resistance and power struggles will be continuing as the cycle from 2021 arises again, leading into the Eclipse cycle in late Oct. Expect drama, but don’t engage. Notice and witness from a neutral perspective for best Self-care and to be of service to the collective. Judgment is a “Go directly to jail” card. Don’t take the bait. Remember, it’s a choice.

On Oct 6, Mercury trines Pluto and this is a day to take action where specific info and data is needed to be anchored in, discovered, clarified, shared or agreed upon. This is solid, stable energy you can depend on, as your mind can zoom in like a microscope on details. Do important paperwork or send it in, negotiate contracts and have critical conversations, as you can get to the truth of “what is” today. A gift. Clarity, empowerment, focus.

All week we are in the Pluto Station (power and transformation), as it will turn Direct on Oct 8 – a major turning point for the world. Not only is Pluto going Direct, it will be going Direct in Capricorn for the final time (since 2008) to enter Aquarius next Spring, creating a paradigm shift that we can only imagine at this point. More to come next week…

October is a month that will be a defining moment in our history, with twists, turns and upheavals. November, too. Creating stable ground within – a stillpoint – is invaluable, a reference point of peace and comfort you can depend on in turbulent times. Do not fear the changes, as they are leading us out of the dark into the Light.

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn

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

© 2022 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 empowered, meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. ❤️

For the week of April 5 – 11, 2021

This week sparks dynamic energy leading up to the New Moon stellium in Aries on Sunday evening.  With daily revelations on tap, sparks are flying and Self Realization is key.  When we wake up and see ourselves clearly, especially within the blind-spots of our ancient wounds, we gain access to new thoughts that strike the match for new actions and manifestations.  This week is a game changer, if we choose it.

If we can’t see ourselves clearly, we can’t harness the power to shift or transcend our current scenarios.  Only by seeing the patterns at play within the framework of our own minds can we see the cause and effect of our actions and reactions, what we’re investing in and participating in, and what we’re willing to let go of.  Once we awaken to the wholeness of it all, we realize the power to alter the story and write a new script.

The key to our wholeness is unconditional Love.  We must continually surrender judgment if we want to see clearly.  Judgment blocks our lens of vision with distortion, but a context of unconditional acceptance, compassion, and Love will uncover and unveil even the most hidden blind spots and unconscious programming.  Self Realization is important if we want to transcend our current wounds and triggers, and that realization includes taking ownership of the thought forms running the show behind the scenes.  That “side show” oftentimes becomes the highlighted “overlay” embedded in any current scenario that arises, and that very overlay is what needs our attention to clear.

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