Now is the time to test our balance as the equinox on the 23^rd brings the night and day to even lengths.  After the 8^th all the inner planets will be direct so this is an excellent time to set our life on a new path, release the past and do the repair work we need to emerge as our highest self intends us to be.
 

• Venus is again the morning Star.  Watch her climb until the 12^th where she will settle in for a little more than a month.
  
  

• Saturn and the King Star, Regulus, rise between Venus and the Sun early in month.
  
  

• Jupiter is bright in the west after sunset; look between Jupiter and the horizon for a glimpse of red Antares.
  
  

• Watch for Mars to come up over the Eastern Horizon after midnight you can watch him rise.
   
  

• Uranus will rise at sunset as a blue green light that moves across the night sky.
  

Alert: Mercury stations retrograde October 11^th get all your papers work signed and your electronics and appliances purchased.
 

Saturn makes his long awaited move into Virgo September 2^nd.  Saturn’s energy is a lot more usable in Virgo – we can get the filling and organization all caught up.  While Saturn was in Leo we experienced the “Fun Police”; now we can experience the freedom of having these restrictions lifted.  One of the most positive uses of this energy is to start an exercise program or to begin that diet in earnest.

Mercury’s travels bring him to the Land of Libra on the 5^th of September.   For all those who have been wishing for more intimacy in their conversation you may find this quality enhances that goal.

The Sun will bring his light to Libra on the 23^rd this is the day of the Vernal Equinox; the Day and Night are of equal length.  You can balance eggs today, light candles tonight and say prayers of renewal.  You can consciously set your self in the rhythm of the year ahead.

Mercury goes into deep cover as he spends some time behind the scenes in Scorpio beginning on the 27^th.  Remember, a secret is only a secret if we keep it.  Mercury in Scorpio has many secrets and an assortment of upcoming aspects will test your awareness so watch your words, clarify your meaning, and stay open to the idea that hidden meaning may not have been implied.   Double check what you think you heard with what the person said to avoid misunderstandings.

 Mar’s dunk into the land of Pisces begins on the 28^th as Mercury is transiting the watery depths at this time.  If you are working on developing your psychic abilities, the energies these planets offer over the next couple of weeks can give tremendous insight into how your psychic energies work.
 

Pluto Stations direct on September 7^th we will gradually feel the growth we have been earning during this retrograde. As you incorporate these changes into your life a subtle alchemy works allowing you to be transformed.

Venus stations direct on September 8^th at 16 degrees 36 minutes of Leo this is the same degree as the eclipse of August 11^th 1999. What was going on in your life then? Check for similar themes operating in your life at this time. Until the 8^th you can still re-examine your values, assess your spending habits, and make the necessary adjustments.

This Harvest Moon squares Mars at 29° Gemini.  The degrees of many of the planets at play in this full moon are those considered positioned at effect the World.  If possible, this is a wonderful time to have a small ceremonial fire to burn off some of this excess energy.  Focus and channel your intent on harmony.  The energy of this moon may have a vengeful twist, use your energy to consciously offset this effect.