As we shift through these next couple of months, we will be experiencing many opportunities to go inward, an invitation to explore our relationships & a call toward the truth.
September
This all starts on September 22nd when the Sun moves into Libra, marking the Autumnal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. The Sun crosses the equator moving south, making the daylight & nighttime nearly equal. This season is a great time to honor the natural cycles of our lives as we transition into the dark half of the year. There is a call to find balance in our day to day to lives & an opportunity to embrace the abundance we have cultivated.
On September 26th, we will experience a Full Moon in Aries. This full moon with be working with the energy of Neptune. With these two powerful forces working together, we will be given the chance to not only feel empowered by our choices, our independence & our growth but also given the opportunity to use our inner knowing to guide us to the next steps in creating the life that we desire. The powerful intuition that lives within the energy of the Moon and the planet Neptune will activate our psychic fields, amping up the energy around dreams & psychic impressions so be mindful about what is coming through to you.
On September 27th, Mars enters Leo where it will be through November 25th. When Mars is in Leo, it invites us to take initiative over the things that are important to us and step into our full leadership abilities. Mars in Leo can also show where our pride and our ego may get in the way of us accomplishing our goals. During this time, its good to review what we want, create a plan, delegate what makes sense & have faith in yourself that you can accomplish anything that you’re passionate about. This is also a potent time to for doing the hard thing, wearing the outfit you’re afraid to wear & allow yourself to be seen. You are worthy of all of that you desire. Step into your sovereign power and claim what is rightfully yours.
On September 30th, Mercury enters Scorpio. During this time, we will begin the descent inward to traverse the depths of our thoughts, our feelings and how we can alchemize what is no longer serving us. Mercury will go retrograde in Scorpio on October 24th and will go direct on November 13th. During this time, Venus will also be going retrograde in Scorpio from October 3rd through November 13th when it ends its transit in the zodiac sign of Libra. It is important to use this time to ask yourself the hard questions, allow yourself to process the things that you have been avoiding and let the parts of yourself that you are afraid to show others shine through. This is an invitation for you to create from your pain, create from your avoidance, create from your trauma. Allow yourself to find the fullest depth of your expression and alchemize what is no longer in alignment with who you are. With Venus in the mix, the universe will be inviting you to also look at your relationships, witness your attachments, feel into your needs and give yourself the chance to be open to receiving. These two retrogrades happening simultaneously, in the sign of Scorpio, may be slightly more challenging but it will be so transformative that you will come out the other side understanding yourself, your dynamics & your connections in a way that is connected to your highest alignment & truth. You will no longer be willing to put up with the things that are holding you back or making you feel small. You are here for so much more than realize. Give yourself the space to create the life you want through letting go of what you thought your life had to be.
October
On October 10th, we will have a New Moon in Libra. This new moon will be deeply connected to revealing our patterns in our partnerships and where we may need to seek more harmony in our lives. It is so important to strike a balance between giving and receiving. During this lunation, ask yourself, where am I over giving to prove I am worthy? How am I showing up in my relationship with myself? How am I showing up in my dynamics with others? Allow yourself to investigate where you may be self-sacrificing in order to receive love and allow the power of the New Moon to help release what is no longer in alignment with your needs.
On October 23rd the Sun moves into Scorpio, entering the chat between Mercury and Venus in retrograde. The Sun is known as a Luminary because it is a primary source of light for the earth. In astrology, the Sun is also a spotlight in your chart or in the transits it is working with to help illuminate the opportunities & challenges you may be facing. On October 24th, the Sun & Venus will be meeting, forming what is known as a conjunction. This conjunction helps to illuminate your needs when it comes to your relationships, your foundations, your security & your power. There is so much power in the truth and the Sun in Scorpio wants nothing more than the truth to be revealed. So during this transit, let the truth set you free.
On October 26th, we will have a Full Moon in Taurus. This full moon will be opposite our Scorpio Venus in Retrograde. Venus rules the zodiac sign of Taurus which adds more depth to our Venus retrograde. All of these transits are here to truly help us realize what it is we want in this life and how to name it, how to activate it, how to pursue it, how to trust so deeply in ourselves and in our power that nothing can stop us from evolving into who we want to be. This Full Moon with bring the power of foundational security and show us what needs to be in place for us to growing into what is meant for us.
November
On November 4th, the Sun & Mercury will form a conjunction in the sign of Scorpio, continuing to show us the lesson (and one of my favorite quotes) that the truth shall set you free, but at first, it might piss you off. Let what needs to be revealed come through so you know where you stand and you can start to heal. This is a time of deep transformation but it is also a potent time to truly step into your power and prove to yourself how strong & capable you are.
On November 9th, we will have a New Moon in Scorpio. This New Moon will be one that invite you to go inward. This is a very potent time for creativity. How can you express yourself in a way that does not look like verbal communication? Can you paint something? Can you find a song for the exact feeling you’re experiencing in that moment? Can you allow yourself to be creative just for the fun of it? Can you let go of the perfectionism of whatever you feel called to create? Invite this lunation to help you step into your fullest expression to aid in processing all of the abundant Scorpio energies we have been experiencing. Let this exercise ground you into who you are becoming.
On November 16th, Mars and Jupiter are going to form a conjunction in Leo. This is a very powerful duo for creation & manifestation. Mars being the planet of action, passion & purpose, teaming up with Jupiter, the planet of expansion, luck & abundance; this is perfect time to act on what is important to you. Use the potent energy between these two forces to help propel you forward toward your dreams. Take risks, put yourself out there, let go of the fear of judgement. Fortune favors the bold. BE BOLD and don’t wait around for life to happen. Make it happen.
On November 22nd, the Sun moves into Sagittarius, which will help with lightening up the energy from being reflective and inward, to being curious and insightful. The energy that Sagittarius brings to the table helps to illuminate all of the hard work you have put in for yourself over the past couple of months & invites you to celebrate your wins. Take this season to travel, learn, connect and rest knowing that you are in the right place at the right time and what is meant for you will always find you.
On November 24th, we will have a Full Moon in Gemini. This full moon is always a fun one as it brings new information to light & allows you to express yourself in your full authenticity. The energy of Gemini wants to connect deeply, the energy wants to learn and grow. This lunation is an invitation to never stop learning, never stop pursuing what you feel called to and always be yourself. You are meant for so much in this life. Allow yourself to be truly YOU and watch how things conspire in your favor.
In Summary
As we move through these transformative months, the invitation is to come home to yourself. These transits asks us to find balance, tell ourselves the truth, release what keeps us small, and trust the wisdom that emerges when we allow ourselves to go deeper. Through reflection, creativity, healing, and courageous action, we are given the opportunity to transmute what no longer serves us into something meaningful. By the time we arrive in Sagittarius season, the energy begins to open, expand, and remind us of the joy of being curious. Take what you have learned, celebrate how far you have come, and step boldly into what comes next. You are not here to become someone else—you are here to become more fully yourself.
Until next time!
Cosmic Hugs – Theresa Mariesa
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