Astro Report for September 2012
Labor Day, Mars (Planet of Action) in Scorpio at 6 degrees
Monday September 3, 2012 – 00:01 am EDT
Kick off your shoes and pad around barefoot on the last holiday of Summer!! While in its ruling Sign, Mars wants to take action at home. Be impulsive on this day and take charge! As the evening winds down, take time to settle in for a nice relaxing evening. It’s a short work-week, so enjoy a moment of peace and quiet after the long weekend.
Mercury Conjuncts the Sun in Virgo at 18 degrees
Monday, September 10, 2012 – 8:24 am EDT
The Planet of Communication chugs thru the Solar Express with all whistles blowing. As Mercury begins its trek behind the Sun, you will notice the excitement of being well-grounded in your expressive thoughts and inner power. Your versatility to follow thru on your promises will show others that you are willing to try your best.
9/11 – A Remembrance
Tuesday, September 11, 2012 – 00:01 am EDT
As we look upon this day in history, we remember the victims of the Towers in New York City in 2001. We honor the fallen heroes that rushed to save the innocents. As a nation, we strive to secure our borders against unknown enemies that threaten our way of life and our freedom. The Planets are splayed out as evenly as possible to energize every nook and cranny for our Hearths and Homes. On this day, be mindful of your own well-being, be gentle with others and support your loyalties.
New Moon in Virgo at 23 degrees
Saturday, September 15, 2012 – 10:10 pm EDT
It’s amazing how the calendars differ from place to place, because this New Moon happens in the US at a time when it is a different date in Greenwich, England. Thus, some calendars will reflect the New Moon on Sunday, while others present it on Saturday.
A New Moon in Virgo allows our emotional selves to be more conservative. We aren’t hiding our true feelings, but we are being more inhibited to how we emote our feelings. It is a time to curb the tongue and not speak your mind – a few grunts of disapproval will suffice. Allow a fresher perspective to grow on you and learn to be more creative as the Moon waxes stronger.
Pluto goes Direct in Capricorn at 6 degrees
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 – 4:07 am EDT
The Planet of Transformation is transiting in the morning light. Awaken to a new day and new energy, and wise up. It’s gonna be a slow start, so remember to ground and center before embarking on any new journeys of personal or generational changes in your life.
Sun enters Libra
Saturday, September 22, 2012 – 10:37 am EDT
Welcome the first day of Autumn – the time of equal days and equal nights. It is a time of finding balance in Body, Mind and Spirit. The Sun in Libra brings power and excitement for finding that balance. As this is the Fall of the season, take time to watch the Sun set over the horizon tonight. You will be able to scry the various cloud formations for answers to your many questions. Bring a friend or two to enjoy and share the moment.
Mabon (aka Michaelmas)
Names: Autumnal Equinox
, Fall Sabbat, Mabon, Foghar, Alban Elfed, Harvest Home, 2nd Festival of Harvest, Fruit Harvest, Wine Harvest, G?yl Ganol yr Hydref (Welsh)
Date: Sep 22nd or 23rd
Astro Correspondence: Sun enters Libra
Color: fall colors
Food: pig/pork, lamb, game birds, tree fruits, meads/wines, fresh vegetables from the garden, underground tubers, grains, nuts, pumpkins/gourds
Common Info: Story of Demeter, Persephone and Hades (Eleusinian Mysteries), 2nd Harvest Fest (tree fruits and vine/plant vegetables mostly), Story of Modron, gathering of the seeds, quilting projects for new winter blankets
Alban Elved (Mabon) marks the 2nd harvest Festival of the Wheel of the Year. The date is usually around September 22nd or when the Sun enters Libra. This is the Pagan Thanksgiving. The majority of all that needs harvested is done during this period. Sacred foods include freshly hunted game and fish, fresh fruits off the tree and the last of the grains. Mabon, Bran and Branwen are the chosen deities of worship. Apple magic is used to instill prosperity, settling debts and obligations (seeking to find balance).
Full Moon in Aries at 7 degrees
Saturday, September 29, 2012 – 11:17 pm EDT
Another example of the calendars having differing dates when the Moon is Full. Whenever a Planet is noted for any significance in Greenwich, the time slot is noted as Greenwich Mean Time. However, at that very moment, another area or location might be behind the midnight hour. Some calendars will reflect today’s Full Moon as transitting on Sunday, but in the US it happens before midnight on Saturday.
The Moon builds up energy and finally comes to fruition with robust energy when it is Full. If you had begun anything special at the New Moon, you should see a significant end result upon this Full Moon. Emotionally, the Moon generally helps to create an inner power or Ki that will grow and manifest with enthusiasm and passion. This is a time to challenge yourself and overcome the oddest of struggles.
The Full Moon in September is also known as the Harvest Moon, because many farmers are still bringing in the harvests of the final season. Oftentimes, they work well into the evening hours and then when the Moon is Full, they have the ability to work under its beaming light. Many of the crops that are brought in are grains and corns. Thus, the Full Moon of September is also aptly named the Grain Moon or Corn Moon as well. Apples, Pears and other fruits are also in season at this time, so the Full Moon has an additional name of Fruit Moon.