Retrograde Mercury Re-Enters Virgo, a New Moon in Libra and Venus Moves into Libra

 

We are still in the thick of Mercury retrograde, folks, until October 2, but on September 23, retrograde Mercury moves from Libra into Virgo.  Mercury retrograde in Libra could have seen us reworking issues in our relationships but its entrance into Virgo has a different flavor.  Mercury was previously in Virgo from August 4th through August 25th, so this time around we might find ourselves analyzing plans and information that surfaced back in August. Reconsidering plans will probably be a major theme. Mercury rules the sign of Virgo, so it is actually quite comfortable here.  The shadow side of Mercury in Virgo is that we could have a tendency to be somewhat self-critical because criticism is very much associated with the sign of Virgo. Try not to be too hard on yourself now.  Another possible manifestation of Mercury in Virgo is that we could be focusing on health issues and obtaining more information about any troubling symptoms we have been experiencing.  Rest assured that relief is on the way with Mercury stationing direct in 24 degrees of Virgo on October 2 and moving back into Libra on October 10.

The Sun moved into Libra on September 22 officially kicking off the Fall season and the Fall Equinox.  On September 25, we have a New Moon in 2 degrees of Libra.  The New Moon in Libra will definitely offer us the opportunity to make a fresh start in relationships.  I hope that you are able to set some intentions on the New Moon by writing down what you want to invite into your life.  It can be a very empowering process and you can create your own ritual.  I like to meditate during my New Moon ritual of stating my intentions to the universe.

The only major aspect that the New Moon in Libra makes is an opposition to Jupiter in 3 degrees of Aries, but like the planet Jupiter, it can have a big payoff.  We all know that Jupiter is associated with joy, growth and expansion, but these days it also pertains to a universal theme of inflation. So having the Sun and Moon in Libra opposing Jupiter in Aries can create a great deal of enthusiasm and optimism.   Jupiter is forming a tense semi-square with Uranus in 18 degrees of Taurus, which can create some financial turbulence.  And it also forms a semi-square aspect with Saturn in 19 degrees of Aquarius, which will generate its own tension over issues that have to do with existing structures.  The bottom line with Jupiter aspecting both Saturn and Uranus is that is activating that old Saturn-Uranus square aspect that ruled the astrological roost in 2021.  Saturn and Uranus were exactly square on February 17, June 14 and December 24 of 2021, but they will be getting pretty close again between late September and early November 2022.  The closest that they get is on October 4 when Saturn is in 18 degrees of Aquarius and Uranus in 18 degrees of Taurus.  This is activating the theme of a trial of strength as we try to navigate the battle between preserving the old structures represented by Saturn and implementing the changes that Uranus is clamoring for.

The New Moon in Libra will also have a lot of mental energy present.  Mercury will be in 27 degrees of Virgo and Venus will be in 25 degrees of Virgo on the New Moon, so don't be surprised if there is a lot of talk going on in relationships.  Venus in Virgo was opposing Neptune in 23 degrees of Pisces on September 24, which could have made our perceptions of relationships a bit foggy.  Or it could manifest in an AHA moment that brings inspiration.  Some of us might decide to quit a job or relationship as a result of the Venus-Neptune opposition.  Mercury in Virgo will also be opposing Neptune in Pisces, which could lead to some over idealism and a lack of clarity in relationships.  But Mercury in Virgo is trining Pluto in 26 degrees of Capricorn on the New Moon, so we should take advantage of this energy to dig deep for answers in relationships because this is a powerful aspect.

Venus in 25 degrees of Virgo and Mercury in 27 degrees of Virgo are involved in a T-square with Mars in 18 degrees of Gemini on the New Moon as well.  This just adds to the level of mental energy present. Our minds are running on a full tank thanks to the adrenaline boost that Mars in Gemini is providing.

On September 29, Venus moves into its happy place when it enters Libra.  Venus rules Taurus and Libra, so it is fully able to express itself when it is either one of these signs.  Venus remains in Libra until October 23.  Venus in Libra employs charm rather than aggression to get what it wants.  It is a very social vibe and we will probably find ourselves more willing to negotiate and compromise in relationships.  We also adopt a more idealistic perspective about love which can get us in a bit of trouble if we are not careful.  We also need to be mindful of falling into the rabbit hole of passive-aggressive behavior when Venus is in Libra.  Venus in Libra loves beauty and the arts too.  The shadow side of this affinity for luxury is a tendency to spend too much money, so watch those credit cards...

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