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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. ❤️

By: Lisa E Zimmerman

We begin the final week of Mercury Retrograde in Virgo with Mercury slowing to turn Direct on Sept 15, while you focus on resting and retreat until it’s go time after next week. Your body and nervous system will thank you for de-stressing as you contemplate where you are.

Sept 8 – Sun trine Jupiter. This expansive energy promotes a big vision, can-do energy of ease and flow in which abundance is possible. With the Sun in Virgo and Jupiter in earthy Taurus, practical solutions and realities are favored and the material world is your oyster. Comfort, wellness, support and care are on the menu, as well as blessings of all kinds. Just say, “yes!” and allow the Goodness in. Old programming primes us for limitations and this is the override for beliefs that tell you things can’t be easy.

The week is fairly quiet, and I suggest being mindful as you go about your daily routine. Whatever you do, do it consciously and deliberately. And think about the intentions you want to create for the New Moon.

Sept 14 – New Moon in Virgo @ 6:40 pm PDT. The New Moon is a time of new beginnings and to plant seeds that will grow in the weeks ahead. What do you want to increase, create or develop in your world?

Virgo rules holistic health, work, productivity and service. This is a time to consider your wellness routines – food, sleep, exercise and all facets of health and care that keep you functioning at your best. Commit to adjusting whatever needs attention and handling anything out of order. Is it time for a cleanse, the dentist or a check up? Be your own advocate and do what’s right for you.

Being of service is healing for all involved and is needed now – from physical contributions to personal connection as the antidote for loneliness. Virgo loves to help. Please do what you can do to support those in need; open your heart and connect with the consciousness of Oneness. A loving presence is service, so you can be of service just by shining your inner light everywhere you go – and that is definitely needed…

Uranus trines the New Moon, activating change. This is perfect for when you’re ready to stop being who you were taught to be and are ready to be Authentic. It is exhausting to pretend (due to a fear of being bad or abandoned) rather than being true to yourself. The feeling of liberation is amazing and energizing. Maybe you are ready to take a baby step in this direction – or maybe you’re out of the closet already – or in some middle stage of claiming your truth.

If you feel stuck or stagnant, Uranus can give you the impetus to choose something real that resonates with your heart and soul. Or if you’ve recently been displaced or moved via circumstances, this is your opportunity to integrate/embrace a new role and acclimate to your new landscape (inner and/or outer) in a creative way. Uranus can activate ingenuity, innovation and genius – you can find new solutions, think outside the box and download brilliant ideas. Tap into the infinite possibilities that are available!

The New Moon in Virgo opposes Neptune in dreamy Pisces, which can create confusion in the 3D world with facts and figures. Virgo rules the mind, while Neptune is diffuse and nonlinear, so it can cloud details. Trust your intuition when making decisions now and stick to yes-no decisions. Don’t get complicated, this is not the time for that. Save contracts and data-driven needs for later after the Sun has moved on. However, Neptune can deliver messages from your spiritual connection, so pay attention to any hits of divine inspiration that come through for you.

This New Moon is organizational, intuitive and powerful for supporting your health and well being, as well aligning with the truth of who you are if you use it that way. Don’t push, don’t stress, don’t worry. Rather, check in to see where you abandon yourself by living a life that is out of alignment with who you are. Alignment means everything working together for your Highest Good; let that be the criteria that you measure your choices by. You deserve nothing less.

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. ❤️

By: Lisa Zimmerman

We welcome September with notable shifts, following Uranus Retrograde and the Pisces Full Blue Super Moon on Saturn, which may have activated changes, decisions or forced you to face situations that could no longer be avoided. Now we have Mercury Retrograde, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto and Chiron all Retrograde, creating an undertow pulling you back into old territory, giving you the opportunity to course correct whatever isn’t falling into place easily or working smoothly for a chance to redo.

Sept 3 – Venus Stations Direct. After a long Retrograde, you can incorporate what you have learned since July 22, regarding quality-of-life issues about what you value, how you value yourself, how relationships are working for you, how you operate with $$ and what truly satisfies you – and what isn’t satisfying. Your everyday life matters and this is the time to change whatever you can to elevate any elements that make you feel or function better. Yes!

There are so many lessons to be learned about Venus – and in Leo, it’s all about YOU, your desires, your happiness, Self-expression and Self honoring. If you discovered anything was missing, lacking, limiting or neglected, you can realign your current life with new choices, ready for a fresh start at this time. You are important and your happiness is in your hands (which is always true, but it’s emphasized now).

Sept 4 – Mercury trine Jupiter. Mercury Retrograde in Virgo is practical, dealing with plans or details and a trine to Jupiter indicates good news or a positive development. So things are unfolding smoothly, but there’s more to come. These planets will meet again when Mercury turns Direct on Sept 25, which will likely be the conclusion of this story arc.

Sept 4 – Jupiter Stations Retrograde. Jupiter rules your beliefs, higher truth, inspiration, meaning of life, long journeys, foreign travel (literal or figurative). This is a powerful time to review your morals and ethics, the codes you live by, those which actually align with your values. What has meaning for you now? With all the chaos in the world, what inspires you – do you have a vision? It’s not really time for expansion (another Jupiter theme), as the exploration is more internal than external. Outer growth will come later, but getting clear about where you are, who you’re with and what is true and real for you is primary.

Sept 6 – Mercury Retrograde Cazimi the Sun. This is when Mercury Retrograde is conjunct the Sun and you download info, communication is featured, you gain insight into a situation or something positive regarding Mercury (the mind). Clarity, focus, connection, a bright idea or adaptability occurs, and you suddenly find a solution or a knowing that puts things in place. Use it well!

Venus and Jupiter Stations are a time of hope and vision – and with Jupiter Retrograde you have the opportunity to widen back and see the big picture as you contemplate where you are. Just sit with it if you need to clarify and allow Mercury Cazimi the Sun on Sept 6 to download the info for you. Journal, walk in nature, choose your preferred spiritual practice and see what comes into your space, if you need direction. You never know what you might get…

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. ❤️