September 2008 Cancer Horoscope, Monthly Horoscope, Cancer Horoscope Archive, Cancer Horoscope

As the month starts, you'll be concentrating hard and in somewhat of a thoughtful, somber mood. On September 3, Saturn will conjoin the Sun in your third house of perception and thinking, so it seems something will be weighing on your mind - it might be money. You seem to be involved with parents and/or other family members too, so it's possible that you'll need a loan from a family member - if so, you probably could get it. Even so, you seem very hesitant to ask. Do so anyway, for you will see on September 4 that you do have support from many quarters.

Alternatively, near September 3 you may be thinking a lot about the health or well-being of your father, your partner if you are in a relationship with a man, or a male boss. I am naming possible males in your life because the participation of the Sun in this aspect points to a male, and when combined with Saturn, this person is often an authority figure. If this person should become ill, the fact that this is showing up in your chart suggests there may be something you can do to ease the situation - you'll want to lend a hand.

Saturn conjunct the Sun can be a weighty aspect, one that may make you feel a little tired, overwhelmed, and more sensitive to criticism. Try not to overreact. Take the helpful parts of the feedback and leave the rest. If you find that you're suddenly more prone to see the negative side to any venture - the risks rather than possibilities - then try treating yourself to more rest. Don't decide until you feel better. In a day or two you'll feel rested and your optimism will return.

The third house, where much of the action will take place this month, also rules agreements, contracts, leases, and other important papers that would require your signature or handshake. As September opens, you may be busy negotiating such an agreement. Be mindful that with Saturn so strongly involved, anything you sign in early September would be in place a very long time, so be sure to look closely at all the clauses. This could be good news, however - most of us WANT contracts to last a long time!

As mentioned earlier, you will have good opportunities to travel in September, and as the month opens you may have a short trip on your agenda that your sweetheart or spouse may suggest. It looks like you could use a breather, so take the chance if it should come up.

These trends will affect all Cancers, but will be especially strong if your birthday falls on June 28 or within five days of June 28.

September 4 brings you one of the sunniest aspects of the month, a lovely interplay between lucky Jupiter and the Sun. If you were worried about money as the month begins, this day could bring good news from a person based in a distant city. Publishing, broadcasting, Internet, and other media also shine and could be the source of happy news.

More good news! Jupiter and Pluto will both turn direct orbit on September 8 after having retrograded for months. Pluto began to retrograde on April 2 and Jupiter on May 9 of this year. Since Pluto is in your sixth house ruling work and health, you will find your projects finally move ahead more aggressively. You'll even be more able to take better care of yourself too from this point on. If you have a health concern, finally the news will start to turn more positive, and if you've been working on a fitness routine, you'll start to see solid progress.

At the same time, September 8, Jupiter, planet of good fortune, now touring your marriage and partnering house, will also move forward at a much more energetic pace. If you are part of a partnership in either the romantic or business sense, your partner will become very helpful from now on - even if this person hasn't done much for you at all in the past five months! You should get a signal that Pluto and Jupiter are in stronger shape - watch the dates that surround September 8.

One area that will be a hands-down winner for you all month will have to do with your home or other property. With four friendly planets bobbing enthusiastically in your house of home and family - including Mars (action), Venus (beauty), and Mercury (news) - add the Sun (authority) from September 22 onward, and you can't fail.

You may be planning to move or have plans to fix up your home so you can entertain friends later as the winter holidays come closer. (The home industry requires lots of preparation, as everything seems to take three months for delivery, so your timing - ordering things now - is right on target!)

Alternatively, you may be searching for a new roommate, making repairs, stocking up on linens and accessories, or painting a couple of rooms. You should see good progress in any home, property, or family-related goal, especially during the first half of September. Mars hasn't been in this house in two years, and Mars is the one planet you need to make significant progress.

If you need to sign a lease, order furniture, or hire a contractor, do so between September 1 and 11.

Mercury will turn retrograde on September 24 and you will feel Mercury's gears changing much earlier. To make matters a bit harder, Mercury will be retrograde in the area where so much activity will be taking place - your fourth house of home. This suggests you may veer off course and make a few mistakes and then have to backtrack, or you could see an agreement or impending sale fall through at the last minute. You can't figure that anything will be a "done deal" until it really is completely finished.

Do not sign any important papers or initiate any major plan or agreement with a roommate, contractor, perspective buyer, seller, or landlord after September 11, even though Mercury will not technically retrograde until September 24. You will have too many problems with the deal if you do. Mercury will regulate its orbit on October 15, but you will feel Mercury's static from until October 17 or 18.

Before you get close enough to be ensnared in Mercury retrograde territory, one day that will really shine for home-related developments and decisions will be when Venus and Mars meet on September 11. Venus and Mars adore being together - they have been on assignment in other parts of the solar system so they haven't seen each other - so as you can imagine, they're REALLY excited to see one another, and you'll benefit! This is a planetary combination like none other.

You can use September 11 to your advantage, and you've several choices. If you hope to find beautiful new additions for your home, from choosing a new rug or couch to paint colors or new accessories, home aesthetics of all kinds will be favored, so later you should really enjoy your selections. If you love the way your home looks, you can instead decide to entertain on this day, with equally sterling results.

As you edge closer to mid-month, however, tensions will build. September 13 is a potentially difficult day, when Uranus will oppose the Sun. Uranus rules one of your financial houses (the eighth house of other people's money) and the Sun rules the other (the second house of earned income). This suggests some sort of untoward surprise that seems to come out of left field. I hope I am wrong about this, dear Cancer. Keep your antenna up.

The houses where Uranus and the Sun will be visiting are the houses of travel, so you should be very careful to have your car in excellent condition if you expect to be on the road. You could be sidelined with a costly repair, or a trip may cost you much more than you anticipated for other reasons. People you encounter on this day are likely to be a little raw, so don't inflame any situation - avoid all controversial subjects and if someone seems to be reacting erratically, be diplomatic.

The heat of this aspect seems to build through the weekend until you get to the full moon, September 15. Full moons exert very high energy for more than a day, and they exert a high level of energy until they have completely waned, so add plus four days. This is a very volatile full moon, one that will make you and everyone else quite emotional. You may feel overwrought and strung out, so try not to have a packed appointment schedule mid-month.

Should you have an altercation with a friend, relative, or anyone else over this full moon, the experience could leave a lasting scar. You may have to be careful about what you say, but considering how "hot" this full moon will be, it may be nearly impossible for you to hold back.

You are a Cancer, ruled by the moon, so you feel these full moons more directly than most. I believe most people will feel a bit wrung out by this particular full moon simply because Uranus will be so prominent and bring up such unexpected news.

Still, this full moon is in compatible water sign Pisces, so if you are one of the lucky Cancers born near July 13 you may do well with this full moon despite the high level of volatility it will bring. Experts say that someone always benefits from prevailing conditions - no matter how wild they may be at this point of the year, you may find that silver lining and exploit it. Let's hope so!

An interesting twist is due at the end of the month. A lovely new moon, September 29, will appear and help to dissolve many of the problems you may have encountered earlier, especially in regard to a home or family plan. Mercury will still be retrograde, but the difference now is that the new moon will bring opportunity that you didn't have before.

Here's how things could play out. You may have lost a bid on a house but are invited back later to enter another bid because something went wrong with the person who got the house over you. Or maybe you just could not afford a certain piece of furniture or major appliance and then find it goes on sale and you can get just the item you wanted! Something that you thought was gone could come back - much to your delight. Someone from your past could come back too, and it may be a family member. If you've searched for a biological parent, for example, you may finally meet at this time.

The end of the month would be a good time to schedule a major home cleaning or repair effort, or even plan to move into a new space (as long as you signed the lease or closed on the house earlier, ideally prior to September 12.)

Romantically, next month will be your big month, but this month holds some possible pleasures, too. You may be smitten with someone who lives in your apartment building or who is based near where you live.

Or, you may find that love grows when you invite several friends over for drinks or a home-cooked dinner. A party you give at home would be a super success this month, especially on or very near September 11.

If you have been dating someone seriously, you will find you both move into rare sync after Jupiter turns direct on September 8. Jupiter, now in your close commitment house, could move you both toward an engagement. Indeed, Jupiter in this rare position will act like a kind, jovial uncle who wants to get you happily married off! And yes, this would be true whether you are a man or a woman! That engagement would come at year's end, at the winter holidays, but if this were to happen, you'd see signals now.

Venus will enter Scorpio on September 23, a divine place for Venus to be for Cancer. Venus will remain here until October 18. Venus will help to bring out your charms, so you may see a lovely lilt to your schedule, and if single, it may become a little easier to meet someone new. See how things work out for you. Mercury will be retrograde, so you may meet someone who seems to disappear for a while - and re-emerge in late October!

Best romantic evenings this month: September 4, 8, 9, 11 (four stars), and 23.

Summary

One of your most difficult days will be September 3 when Saturn will conjunct the Sun. On that day, you'll have to work hard to keep your spirits up, for you may be concerned about a male relative who needs your cheery care and advice. Or, you may have problems with money and need to nail things down quickly. You will be challenged to remain realistic and practical. Don't take criticism too hard should anyone offer a "helpful hint."

Just when you think you've unraveled all your dilemmas, more out-of-the-blue news may come up to rattle you on September 12, due to Uranus opposed to the Sun.

You won't have the whole picture until the full moon, September 15, when you may again become concerned about a relative, this time female, or a person based at a distance. You may need to travel to see a family member, such as an aunt or uncle, sibling, cousin, or in-law or parent. A full moon is always felt for four days, so news may come anytime from September 15-19.

This month you may be gratified to see an international relationship or import-export deal (for goods or services) arise for discussion. Or, you may have productive communications with a university or with a publishing or broadcasting firm. All three areas glow for you and will be strongly lit this month. You'll need to be on your toes, however, and ready to make snap decisions as they come up. In this topsy-turvy month, you'll be presented with many twists and turns to the plot.

As the month progresses, you'll also have pressing changes going on at home. You may be searching for a new place to live, trying to buy or sell a house (early month would be a good time to do so), or searching for a new roommate, as some examples. Any energy you put into your home will pay off this month and with Venus there, the choices you make will be ones you'll love. One day when options should thrill you will be September 11.

Once you reach the month's new moon, in your home sector, September 29 (plus two weeks), your plans will suddenly click into place. Still, be sure to sign papers PRIOR to this date. You'll need to have all your contracts, agreements, and purchases done early in September. Mercury will retrograde in your home sector from September 24 to October 15, and once that happens, you'll be beset with delays. During those Mercury retrograde phases it's never wise to seal plans, for they will be changed later.

Romantically, if attached, your steady partner will be a gem, staunchly supporting your ideas through thick and thin. If you are not part of a strong personal romantic relationship, you may get the same type of support from a business partner or agent, for example, or from a friend. Watch September 4 as a truly outstanding day when you realize just how lucky you are to have that person in your corner.

Key dates:

Travel will be unstable and difficult in the first half of September, but especially on or near: September 3, 12, and in days surrounding September 15.

Money woes may be on your mind: September 3

Support from a partner will be heartening: September 4

Home-related plans will shape up nicely all month, and get an extra boost from the new moon: September 29.

Sign no contracts, buy no important items while Mercury is retrograde: September 24 to October 15. Seal things earlier.

Emphasis on certain relatives, such as aunts, uncles, siblings, in-laws are due to be strong, especially in the first half, and your presence may be needed to offer advice or cheer at the full moon September 15 or earlier, especially on September 3 or 12.

Love is better next month, but this month, home and love seems to combine well. Invite a sweetheart to dinner on September 11, or have a party and ask friends to invite someone they'd like you to meet!

September 2008 Cancer Horoscope, Monthly Horoscope, Cancer Horoscope Archive, Cancer Horoscope

September 2008 Gemini Horoscope, Monthly Horoscope, Gemini Horoscope Archive, Gemini Horoscope

September will be a big month for home and family and career matters. Both areas will vie for your attention, and since this month will bring a number of out-of-the-blue developments, delays, and changes of direction, you'll need to stay on your toes to keep up. Who better at that than a Gemini?

Alas, September won't always be easy, but some deliciously positive events will be tucked in here and there, and they'll arrive at odd times - don't miss them! You'll have to be quick, for the windows of opportunity for those special days will open and close fairly rapidly.

Let's start at the top of the month. Late last month, on August 30, a very positive new moon arrived in your house of home. As the month opens, you may be concentrating on your home, whether in terms of a move to a new address, or you may have plans to refurbish, repair, clean, or reorganize your space. That new moon appeared close to Saturn, so whatever domestic or family plan you are enacting, you are clearly doing so with an eye for the long-term future. Good - that will give you a strong sense of security. If you are buying things, you seem to be spending for quality that will stand the test of time.

Saturn will conjoin the Sun on September 3, an annual event that usually portends a sobering influence, when burdens might appear heavy. In truth, it may simply be that you are tired today, so obstacles may SEEM to take on large proportions, even if they really aren't that big.

If you were born on June 2, you may be more sensitive than most to this aspect on September 3. At this time, you seem to be centered on the home question, or you may need to take care of an elderly relative. Either way, you may feel a little overwhelmed with all you have to do.

If you close on a house or sign a lease at this time, you seem to be thinking through things very thoroughly. However, you may wonder how you will meet your financial obligations. Things you do on September 3 will be very long term, but this can be good in that you WILL be able to keep up with all you commit to now. You seem very sure about what you need to do.

If perchance you are caught in the current mortgage crisis and are very worried about paying the mortgage on your house, you may feel tense on September 3. Still, I urge you not to give up. This aspect creates high pressure, so much so that you may feel temporarily frozen and actually be unable to see your options to cure the problem.

Reach out to your bank, creditors, and family - to anyone who will listen and who may be willing to help. Don't pre-suppose a negative response, for you may find a sympathetic soul. While it seems that your family won't be able to help much, the area of your chart ruling banks is actually very favorable.

The very next day, September 4, you may see a case in point when Jupiter will be in excellent angle to the Sun, and Jupiter may help you improve a home / property / mortgage or family situation in the nick of time. What a difference a day makes! This would also be a superb day to consult a decorator or architect, hire contractors to make renovations or major repairs, paint your house or sand the floors, or buy furnishings. You may even find the right roommate!

You may also get a bargain on September 4 if you shop, so if you need an item that is sold by many retailers and is not really unique - such as a flat screen TV (as opposed to one-of-a-kind tile from Italy) - check the prices in several places for the brand you want. You could save a considerable sum. It would also be an excellent day to sign a lease - you'd likely enjoy the space and stay there a long time, too.

Hurry along your decisions because your ruling planet, Mercury, will retrograde on September 23. You will feel sooner, by mid-month, the slowdown that a weak, out-of-phase Mercury brings. As you see, half of September will be "gone" with your best week the first week.

It's never wise to make large purchases when Mercury is retrograde. Electronics are particularly troublesome to buy at these times because Mercury rules electrical items and machines with moving parts. Honestly, however, it is best to avoid making any large outlays.

Instead, make your purchases on or very near September 4, or wait until October 18 or later to do so. The only possible exception would be if you want to spend on repairs, special cleaning, and maintenance of your home - this month would be a good time for that. Mercury retrograde favors anything you retrace your steps to do - in this case you are going back to fix something that used to work or used to be clean.

September 8 will be another wonderful and extremely important date to watch this month, for Jupiter and Pluto will go direct speed on this date, and both have been retrograde for months. Pluto, a financial planet, is mathematically very close to your solar eighth house of other people's money now (within 1.5 degrees), so Pluto has already announced his arrival. If a large sum of money has been held up - a commission check, insurance payment, child support payment, or an inheritance, as a few examples - your money should be released to you soon.

Jupiter will also be moving through your same house of money. This is to be Gemini's year to see a large sum of money arrive, so hang in there - it appears to be on the way. If it does not arrive this month, it should show up by end of the year. If you feel you've had nothing but expenses so far this year, there is a good reason for that. Mars has been tearing through your income sector from January 1 to May 9, 2008, and during that time brought a need to spend. Just when relief was due on May 9, on the very same day, Jupiter turned retrograde and shut down. What luck.

This is why you may have been frustrated with your dismal lack of financial progress, but also why you have such strong reason to believe this trend will FINALLY reverse once you get to September 8 and in the weeks and months to follow. In fact, you should get a signal immediately that things are improving, so watch the days that surround September 8 for good news. With TWO financial planets moving forward, you should be very happy with developments in money AND career.

Mid-month could bring tensions to bear due to very difficult planetary configurations. First, September 13 brings Uranus opposite the Sun. You may get news from a client or boss that you find very distressful. The Sun will be passing through your home and family sector, and Uranus will be in your career and reputation sector, and as you may have guessed, they will be at odds.

With Saturn having moved over the Sun on September 3 (something you and I discussed earlier) there is some indication that a situation involving your home or a parent may come to a critical juncture and cause you concern.

Then, two days later, the full moon, September 15, in your professional reputation sector - your tenth house - will bring a career matter to fullness. Something surely is coming to a head, and when it finally does, it will come as a major surprise. There seem to be vast changes - I want to say a "dismantling" of a situation - that you did not see coming.

Still, depending on how your planets are configured in your chart, this MIGHT be good, but it also could be very stressful. I am not sure. Alas, I think it will be the latter, and bring a very jarring development in your career. Pluto could cause you to disagree over money, or bring problems with a business partner / agent / manager / or even a spouse. Pluto will be at hard angles to that full moon. This usually indicates someone is about to be unfair to you or act very unpredictably and erratically, causing you stress.

Whatever comes up at the full moon is revealing, but at least once the news is delivered, you will be able to make a decision and move on. The situation won't linger.

Fortunately, all month, Mars will be in a lovely place - compatible Libra - adding zing and beautiful energy to your love life. This is REALLY good news, for Mars hasn't been this helpful to you in romantic matters in two years.

Also, Venus will glide in Libra too and will move through your true love sector as well (fifth house) from September 1 to 22. That's a WOW in anyone's book! When Venus and Mars are together, these cosmic lovers set off enough energy to light a city! Their job is to start the very beginning spark of new love.

Lucky you, these two will conjoin on September 11, a Thursday, one night you should circulate, especially if you are single and hoping to find someone to love. If you are attached, you will do well on this night too, for you'll get the kind of response you want from your partner, so make the first move. This is a highly sexy and romantic vibration, for sure!

Things will get even better as you get to the new moon, September 29. That new moon will appear in your fifth house of true love and really get the social pace going. Should you go through any trials and tribulations regarding a career or home / family matter, there appears to be someone who would love to embrace and comfort you at about the same time. That whole week brings enchanting vibrations from Neptune, planet of imagination and dreams, to all the planets moving through your house of true love - Mars, Venus, and Mercury, too. Standout days include September 17, 19, 21, and 28.

Since Mercury will be retrograde at the time, you may hear from an old lover who hasn't gotten over you. See how you feel - at the very least, it will be madly flattering to have genuine attention from someone who knew you some time ago and who is still carrying a torch for you.

If you work in a creative field, or publishing / broadcasting, you may have a brand new project that begins at this time too, for the new moon will also help you in that way. You may have had an idea for some time that you will return to now with a new twist. The force is with you, dear Gemini, so go for the gold. With Neptune glittering so brightly, your imagination will take flight, and you may surprise a number of people with the depth, range, and originality of your ideas.

If you were born on May 28 or within five days of this date, you'll have an extra dollop of luck. This would also be true if you have planets in air signs (Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius) at six or seven degrees, or within five degrees of those degrees.

Summary

September can be a lyrical, romantic month, but to enjoy it, you'll first have to get through a challenging home and family-related episode in the first part of the month.

Indeed, as you begin September, you seem to be deep in deliberation over a weighty domestic or property matter that appears to be pressing on you. Whatever decision you make, with Saturn so prominent, you'll have to deal with the decision a long time. Knowing you will have little ability to make changes later on, you will want to be sure about your final choice.

By September 3, when Saturn conjoins the Sun, you will be very aware of the seriousness of any question you happen to be dealing with, and you may feel a little overwhelmed. Family members may be chiming in about what they think you should do, but they are only complicating the issue. You are, of course, perfectly capable of making your own decisions, so you should not feel pressured to accept a relative or friend's course of action if you don't feel it's right for you.

If you need money to fund an upcoming domestic or family-related project or decision, the money would most likely arrive on or near September 4. If you apply on this day, you'd get a good reception. It is also possible that you would find a home-related bargain or sell a house at a good price. This will be an extraordinary four-star day, when meetings are sure to go well. It will be heartening to have such obvious support for your plan from influential VIPs.

While on the topic of money, you may have been playing catch-up to lower mounting credit card bills, but the move of Jupiter and Pluto direct on September 8 will be very good news. For the first time in a long time, you have a solid chance to get ahead of those monster bills. If you have been awaiting a large commission check, back payment from a client, back child support, an insurance payout, or word concerning an application you made on a mortgage or loan, your sums should be released to you on or in days surrounding September 8.

If you are trying to divide property in a divorce, or if you are awaiting other accounts receivable, from September 8 onward, your financial talks should reach accord, and consequently, your lifestyle should improve dramatically.

Tensions will begin to build both in your home / family area and in your career on or near September 12. You will need to pay strict attention to what's happening on both sides, for demands of your domestic situation may now clash strongly with career demands. You'll probably feel something's got to give at mid-month. This is sure to be a difficult time, and to fix things you may be tempted to react impulsively and sever your relationship with someone, either a person in your family or to quit your job - not a good idea.

Wait a few days, for more information will surface by the full moon on Monday, September 15, and you'll need to know all the facts before you make any big announcements.

The full moon on September 15 will also bring a career drama to a startling conclusion. All full moons are operative for more than a day, so you may hear news sometime in the three or four days that follow. Whatever surfaces will come as a complete shock, but you'll instantly see that the sooner you deal with the reality of this situation, the better. You may sever a tie at this time, but you seem not to mind - this episode seems to be the last straw.

Be mindful that Mercury, your ruling planet, will turn retrograde on September 24 until October 15. It would behoove you to make all your key decisions early in the month, no latter than September 15. You will start to feel a slowdown in everyday events almost all month, but things will become very apparent from mid-month on.

Get meetings wrapped up and expensive purchases done. It never pays to outrace a Mercury retrograde period by coming up too close to its turn date - you will regret your decisions later if you do. If possible, table big decisions for late October, if that fits with your schedule.

Now let's get to the soft, sweet, sentimental side of September. Alas, despite all the rough and tumble aspects that Uranus will trigger in mid-September, romance should bloom beautifully in spite of all that and allow you to build your closeness to an even higher level at month's end. Let's look at what's due.

Mars entered your true love sector (fifth house) late last month and by September will be orbiting at a smooth, swift course. This is sensational news, for Mars has the power to make you very visible and very attractive to others. You've not had the Red Planet's help in the romance department for two years, so make the most of his help!

Not only will Mars brighten your house of true love, Venus, the graceful love planet, will as well. Venus and Mars, the two cosmic lovers known to cause all the right sparks to fly whenever they meet annually, will meet on September 11 in the same romantic part of your chart - a rare event that won't happen again in the same way until August 2010! The moon will cooperate too, by gliding in divine-for-Gemini Aquarius. Be sure to be out and about when these two cosmic lover planets meet on September 11.

Your social life is about to move into full swing once the new moon arrives on September 29. This new moon is in lovely angle to Neptune, the planet of dreams, just perfect for putting you in the mood for love! Count on it! Mercury will be retrograde, so there's a good chance that someone from your past is about to give you a call. Intriguing!

Creatively you'll be a powerhouse at this new moon, too. An old idea that needs a bigger audience may now get the platform it deserves.

Key dates:

Romance hits a high point: September 11- singles should be out!

Other stellar romantic days to enjoy love: September 4, 17, 19, 21, 28, and 29 plus two weeks.

A home or family-related matter could feel depressing: September 3

Money comes to you if you've applied or are owed it: September 4

All sorts of financial deals get a push forward: September 8 onward

Demands of home and career are reaching the breaking point: September 12.

A career situation comes out-of-the-blue, rattling you: September 15

September 2008 Gemini Horoscope, Monthly Horoscope, Gemini Horoscope Archive, Gemini Horoscope

September 2008 Taurus Horoscope, Monthly Horoscope, Taurus Horoscope Archive, Taurus Horoscope

This may be a baffling month, with all sorts of shocks, surprises, and mixed messages, so you'll need to take time to sort out all you hear. Things may not be quite as they seem, and should you feel a little overwhelmed at times, step back and take time to think.

September will be neatly sliced in two, with love and friendship to be your focus during the first half, and your work and your health and fitness the focus in the second half. In a way, it may seem like two months rolled into one.

Let's start at the top of the month. The new moon that arrived late last month on August 30, in your house of true love, will still be strong in the first week of September and will turn your thoughts to a person you've been dating. If you've not dated lately, then you'll be motivated to change the ways you've tried to meet people. If you are single and hope to meet someone new, you will have the edge at that new moon, doubly so if your birthday falls within five days of April 27.

This new moon appeared very close to Saturn, so that suggests you are about to make a serious, long-term decision about your love life. If you have been dating, then it will be about the person you've been dating. If you are single and not dating, then Saturn will make you discriminating, yet practical and realistic, about whom you start to date. If you sense the person isn't really serious about a long-term alliance, you may leave. If you are attached, Saturn's stabilizing vibrations may urge you to make a decision about planning for a baby.

On September 3, Saturn will conjoin the Sun, a rather sobering influence. This is not an easy aspect, for icy Saturn will move over the Sun's fire in your house of true love and children. If you are dating, you will know instantly if you've been realistic about your current relationship, for that's Saturn's job - to make you practical. If you've been living a fantasy (and it's easy to do that in love - which of us has not at times?) then it will seem as though someone turned on the fluorescent lights in your life - the glare may be hard to take.

The Sun also rules your home in the solar Taurus chart, so you may have to make a decision about where to live or about whether you can afford to buy a house or renovate, or concerning other domestic, family, or home-related questions.

If you are single and dating and had planned to move in with your lover, you may have second thoughts about doing so on September 3. Saturn wants you to have contingency plans, so it may not be wise to give up your present apartment, even for economic reasons. Keep your place empty or rent it to a friend (if allowed). Or, don't move at all. You can still be together a great deal without moving in.

The fifth house, where Saturn will meet the Sun on September 3, also rules creativity. You may find that someone in authority has harsh words to say about one of your artistic projects. That's always tough to hear. If you don't agree with the criticism, let the words roll off you and remain true to your own instincts. If, being honest with yourself, you feel you might benefit from all or part of what is said to you, take it and use it to your benefit. Don't become crushed by it - in a few days you probably won't even remember this episode.

There is one other possible manifestation of Saturn's influence on September 3. The fifth house rules pregnancy, so if you have had problems with conception or pregnancy, be sure to get plenty of rest. Listen to all your doctor's advice too, as it would not be the time to deviate - follow all the advice to the letter.

If you have children, one may be a source of concern on this date. If so, be generous to your child - you don't want to come down too hard and appear like "Saturn, the villain" to that child (very possible). Remember, everyone will feel this aspect, even your child! Give your time, attention, and love to that child near September 3.

The very next day, September 4, Jupiter and the Sun will be at lovely angles. Jupiter will be in your travel sector, and the Sun in your creative sector. You may get a call from an overseas client about an opportunity to export your talents abroad. Or, you may travel far on this day. If the latter is the case, you'll do very well, and your cup of good fortune will runneth over! Also, if you've applied to a college for admittance, or if you need to take a test, you should be pleased with the results. Publishing, broadcasting, and other media-related talks or opportunities all will go well.

Difficult aspects will hit at mid-month and I am sorry to have to say this. This time, on September 12, you may hear a shocking surprise about a lover or child when Uranus will oppose the Sun. On the heels of this, at the full moon on September 15, Uranus will conjunct the full moon, directing your attention to a friend. These two aspects, falling so close, will overlap and could be quite jarring. When it comes to Uranus, you can never accurately predict the outcome.

A friend may be in crisis and need your urgent help, or you may find that the board members of a club you belong to (or hope to join) will act erratically or strangely for some reason. It is also possible that in an extreme manifestation of this trend, a friend will betray you. Let's hope this aspect won't apply to you.

The moon in any chart also rules home, family, and the overall domestic condition, so a situation may arise there and will be part of the discussion, too. Again something seems to happen suddenly, without warning. It's also possible that if you are in the process of renovation or repairs, you may feel like your place is temporarily in shambles - in that case, the operative word to remember is "temporarily." If you are doing renovations, make sure you stay on top of what your contractor is doing and spending.

Admittedly, these aspects can be very nerve wracking aspects, and coming at a full moon makes it doubly so. Pluto will be in harsh aspect to that full moon, so there seems to be an element of unfairness or excessive force to whomever you are tangling with at the time. This full moon in the emotional sign of Pisces seems to heighten feelings.

Still, with Uranus you never know - you could have very surprisingly good news. Uranus is completely unpredictable. Of course, you need not plan for good news - getting it is like getting a box of candy. Adverse news requires a few contingency plans or having a flexible schedule to be able to turn on a dime if necessary.

After you get beyond the full moon, things will go easier. The good part about a full moon is that it delivers news quickly and will require an equally fast response. Then the full moon wanes, and the event will be over. Full moons don't linger.

Those Taurus who were born May 13 or within five days of this date will actually come out in good shape from this full moon, despite how overwrought you may feel during the time.

Mercury will go retrograde from September 24 to October 15, but you will feel at least ten days earlier the slowdown that Mercury will bring. Keep in mind that Mercury is at his worst behavior on the front and end dates of the retrograde, so you won't want to time your actions to fall too close to these dates.

Avoid buying any expensive items during this phase, and certainly not electronics - wait until October 18 and beyond to do so. It also is not the time to sign contracts, to give your word in agreement, or to start anything new and vital during these periods.

As you get into the second half of September, your office, store, or studio - your workplace - will be very busy, for Mars will circulate in your sixth house of new assignments all month. If you were hoping to take a vacation, it seems not to be possible, for your boss will need all hands on deck.

Mercury will retrograde in this same work assignment house, so you may find you have to go over completed work and fix flaws. Alternatively, you may find that a project is suddenly postponed or cancelled or changes direction in some significant way.

You can expect even more assignments to arrive once the new moon arrives September 29. If you are self-employed, this has to be good news - more ways to earn money are on the way! This new moon will be in compatible Virgo, so it looks like you'll enjoy your new projects and they may take you places!

Co-workers will be very cheery and helpful during the first three weeks, bless them, so at work you should feel none of the tension that you might be feeling in your personal life. If you like, you can ask a pal in the next cubicle for a favor on September 11 and expect a positive, caring response. On that day, your ruler, Venus, will contact Mars - that's lovely. In fact, you may even discover a flirtation with a co-worker, and it may even last!

I would like you to dive into your assignments, but not to accept a new job this month. Unless you have Capricorn rising, the new position you might accept now would not bring you up the ladder but rather allow you a lateral move. Wait until the end of January and for aspects in February, when your career aspects REALLY glitter. It will be an amazing time to be rewarded for all that you've done.

(To find out your rising sign - considered very important in astrology - you'd have to do a personal natal chart by the precise time, day, and year of birth, as well as the city. For details go to www.mypersonalhoroscope.com)

Whenever you work really hard, it is good to have a way to offset stress, and there's no better way than to let off steam by exercising in sports or at the gym. The universe seems to understand this and will send you this lovely new moon, August 30, representing your best moment of the year to find a satisfying new moon to make you feel like a million dollars again.

As I wrap up your forecast, let me say this. As you probably gathered, your experience in love will depend on how things have been going up to this month. Romance will be a wildcard in September for you, for the new and full moons seem to be on a mission to find chinks in the armor. If none are there to find, you will sail through this month fairly easily, and may even be surprised to know you'll be getting engaged.

Venus will enter your relationship sector on September 23, so if you do have to talk over a delicate topic with your sweetheart, you will be able to do so in a relaxed atmosphere. Be confident that from that point on you'll get the response you are hoping to get. Indeed, your love life will improve noticeably at month's end, so keep that thought in the forefront of your mind.

Summary

Alas, the course of true love - or friendship - doesn't always run smoothly. As the month opens, it's time to make a few important decisions about a lover, a child, or a friend.

Alternatively, you may get a critique of a creative project dear to you that will be authoritative, honest, but even as things may be hard to hear, possibly helpful overall.

All this will occur because on September 3, Saturn will conjoin the Sun. This often represents a difficult, heavy aspect, although some readers report that this annual aspect actually is quite positive. On this day you may discover that someone challenges your thinking on a personal issue and makes you feel less than confident about the direction you've chosen to take. If so, give yourself a few extra days to mull things over before finalizing anything.

Most Taurus will feel the aspects of the month in terms of love and romance, and if that proves true for you, you will have to decide whether to stay and commit, or to walk out and not look back. If you have had hopes that one certain relationship would improve, information that surfaces now will give you the answer one way or the other. You will be urged to be clear-eyed and practical. If you've been living a dream, but one that doesn't correspond with reality, you may feel disillusioned when evidence points otherwise.

If you are in love, then on September 3 you may decide to wed - this would be a nice way to use these aspects. Saturn will urge you to solidify your union.

On September 4, Jupiter will receive a golden beam from the Sun, and travel, or news from people you know who are based at a distance, will warm your heart. This will be a joyous day, and if you can get out of town, do. If you work with people abroad, you'll get exciting news that a new project will now be green-lighted to move forward. If you have already recently completed an important international assignment, news that your client is enthusiastic about your work should now please you.

News involving a college, a test, or special academic interview should go well. Alternatively, news about a publishing or broadcasting opportunity should be exciting on or near September 4, too.

Do you work in a creative profession? If so, you will find the early days of September to be the right time to hunker down and give all your concentration to your project. If you have suffered delays lately due to the indecision of executives or clients, nearing September 8 the gates should begin to swing open for you.

The personal rockiness you may have felt as the month started, near September 3, will again strike at the full moon, September 12 and 15. Uranus will oppose the Sun and three days later will conjoin the full moon in Pisces on September 15, a jarring aspect. This time, a friend appears to be creating your angst.

Something your friend or lover says at mid-month, possibly quite casually, may cause a fracture that leaves a lasting scar. This incident may also affect your home life, perhaps when a lover or roommate moves out suddenly or causes other domestic concerns. It's also possible you'll be doing the moving out, or if hoping to sell a house, will find that a buyer has to back out, leaving you very disappointed.

If you are happy with your significant other, you may hear that you both will need to live separately due to a new work or study schedule for one of you. Apparently, the situation can't be helped. If this is the case for you, by October next year things will improve and you'll likely be together again, so if this relationship is important to you, be patient over the coming months. The outcome should be positive.

If you're a parent, an alternative way this may manifest is that one of your children may need attention or special help. You may be making plans to have your child enter a new school this semester, or you may look into tutors to give your child get a head start, as a few examples. Think things over carefully, for whatever decision you choose will be in place a long time due to Saturn's position. There is also a chance you'll need to discuss a surprise pregnancy. (If you are not ready, be extra careful in early September.)

Your romance sector may receive spill-off energy too, so near the full moon, although your friendship and group sector seems more "lit up," you should also keep an eye on a romantic partner as well near the full moon, September 15. While some surprises in life are, of course, welcome and upbeat, this time a welcome surprise seems less likely, but (and I underscore this) it's always possible. I am not thrilled about Pluto's position.

In your career, you have been experiencing many changes lately, and last month you likely saw more evidence that the ground is shifting, but there's a good chance that changes will bring you into a better situation. Still, it's busy at work, so you won't have time to gossip with co-workers and colleagues about how upcoming shifts will affect you. As long as Mars is tearing through your sixth house, as it will now through October 3, you will need to work hard and fast to keep up.

Work hard to get your projects done as early in the month as possible. Once you get into the period of Mercury retrograde - September 24 to October 15 - you will have to cope with many delays. You will notice a slowdown as early as September 14 or so, so you'll only have half a month to get things done. Projects will likely require more time and money than you suppose, so if you can get a bit ahead of yourself, you'll later be glad you did.

Additional assignments will show up on your desk after the new moon September 29. If it's a project that had been awaiting approval for a long time, then Mercury in retrograde will favor your involvement in it and you'll do exceptionally well. If a brand new project shows up, make no assumptions about how to proceed, for if you do and are unsure, you may lose time going down the wrong lane. Asking a lot of questions about what's required will pay off.

With "planets gone wild" in September, you would benefit enormously from returning to a committed fitness plan. The universe is about to unveil the perfect new moon for you to begin on September 29. Sign up for a personal trainer or choose group fitness classes you enjoy. Begin them on September 29, or in the week that follows. Taurus is always more motivated by having a great appearance, so pick up flattering workout gear in your favorite shop and get started!

Dates to remember:

Best days if you are in a happy relationship or hope to find someone new: September 4, 8-10, 17-18, 23, and 26-27.

Ask a co-worker for a favor, expect a good response: September 11

Decide about a dating relationship or a child / pregnancy: First half of September.

A difficult surprise may occur in regard to love: September 12.

A friend may not be the friend you supposed on the full moon September 15.

Mercury will retrograde: September 24 to October 15

Start a fitness program and relax: September 29

Your office will be busy: All month, but more so after September 29 when an old project is green-lighted.

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September 2008 Aries Horoscope, Monthly Horoscope, Aries Horoscope Archive, Aries Horoscope

The past few months have brought many changes and unexpected developments, so as you enter September, you probably feel excited but also a little exhausted by adjustments you've had to make lately. At the start of September, you appear to be running yourself down and taking on too much. You may not have much choice, however, because the problem seems to be that management has not been able to hire enough personnel to do all the work that needs to be done. (If you're in your own business, you've not had the funds to hire more recruits.)

You'll be playing catch-up from the very start of the month, but don't be blue - in this economy, be glad to have a job. (If you don't, you've some glittering aspects, so one appears to be on the way, if not now, certainly by late December or early January. It will be a big one!)

Take care of your health, particularly near September 3 when Saturn will oppose the Sun. This will be a very difficult day, for Saturn limits or constricts everything it touches. You may find you feel tired or overwhelmed with work, and because of this you may view the world though a very dark filter. This feeling will pass sooner than you think, so hang in there.

You may be able to reorganize your workflow to allow you to become more productive and faster at getting it done so that it will be less of a drain. You may be very sensitive to criticism on September 3, but try not to take things too hard. Accept what's helpful about the advice, but discard what's not.

I have one last comment about this day, September 3, plus or minus one day. The Sun rules your fifth house of love and fun, so Saturn's dampening effect may bring news of a separation between you and a sweetheart, perhaps one that cannot be helped, say, due to work obligations that will include travel or because of a study program that will take your beloved to another part of the country. I suppose it's possible that on this day some Aries will choose to leave the person they've been dating, but if so, it will be because Saturn has made you very realistic and you have come to see something you can no longer ignore.

The very next day, September 4 - a Thursday - you will get VERY exciting news about your career, thanks to Jupiter in perfect angle to the Sun. If you work, you will almost certainly score a major victory on a project you've been concentrating on. If you need to interview for a new job or present an idea to a client, this will be the day to do it.

Another day to keep your eyes open for fabulous developments in your career will be September 8 when Jupiter, Pluto, and Saturn will work together to speed up the pace in your career progress. Over past months, you may have had problems getting approvals on key projects, but from now on, hold on to your hat! You'll be moving at the speed of light and be perfectly poised to achieve remarkable professional progress in the days to come. Watch the conversations you have on or near September 8. They will be very telling!

If you are in college, again, you'll be in luck on September 4 because Jupiter rules your ninth house of higher education. You may ace a test or in other ways receive praise or good news from a college official. September 4 will be one of your most positive, happy days of the month.

Now that July and August are over, you may have more time to devote to physical fitness. The new moon that occurred last month on August 30 will exert a lot of energy in early September. That new moon will present your most ideal opportunity of 2008 to start working out, or if you have been exercising, to go to build strength and achieve a whole new level of competency.

Also, if you've had a health concern, the first two weeks of September would be the right time to get medical specialists' advice.

Next, let's have a look at the Harvest moon period, which clusters near September 15, a time that will be difficult for everyone. I will give you certain dates, but remember to give a plus or minus of one or two days to each.

Your first sign that things are not going to be easy will come on September 12, when Uranus will oppose the Sun and three days later, on September 15, the full moon will conjoin Uranus. This makes this full moon one of the most volatile of the year, and it will be almost impossible for you to predict what may come up. First, protect your health, particularly your digestive system and feet. This is a nerve-jangling aspect too, so try to maintain a calm atmosphere.

Your sixth house of work will be involved, so you might have to deal with unexpected changes with an assignment or in regard to certain problems with subordinates or other personnel. Whatever you need to handle at this full moon, September 15, it will be something you'd never expect. There will be few ways to fully prepare, other than to keep your schedule light so you have room to maneuver and respond. Try to anticipate contingencies and have backups. Murphy's Law will prevail - "If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong, sooner or later."

There's more. At this full moon, September 15 (plus or minus four days), a piece of information may suddenly surface that could leave you speechless. This would involve some sort of secret someone had apparently tried to hide from you - a secret that the universe apparently wanted you to find out. Although it may be news that's hard to hear, be glad that you know what you do, for having this information will protect you. The whole episode could leave you feeling jittery or shaken - be kind to yourself. Things will improve after this full moon is over. That's the good part about full moons - they present situations that have to be dealt with immediately and then thankfully, they are quickly over.

Mercury will go retrograde from September 24 to October 15 - you will start to feel life slow down much sooner, however, from the full moon, September 15, onward. If you are planning to make a big life initiation - to sign a lease, buy a house, accept or start new job, or buy an expensive item, for example - you will need to act as early as possible in September to keep from becoming entangled in the coming Mercury retrograde web.

If you are not familiar with Mercury in retrograde, here's a brief explanation. Mercury is the planet of communication, commerce, transportation, negotiation, perception, and thinking. When Mercury retrogrades, the planet begins to operate in a weaker state, causing all the areas ruled by Mercury to suffer. We become forgetful, and we send out confusing messages or misunderstand others' messages sent to us. Mercury rules all objective thinking - the very thing the world relies on to spin properly - so it is one aspect that affects everyone of every sign in the same way.

It is never wise to sign a contract when Mercury is retrograde because later it would only have to be renegotiated. In a slightly different manifestation, you may alternatively find that the promise of that contract would not be fulfilled. Similarly, shopping for pricy items is never advised during these phases, but especially not for electronics or for any machines with moving parts. Wait until October 18 or beyond to plan your actions or shopping.

The new moon at month's end, on September 29, may give you the impetus to open serious talks with a partner because developing conditions seem right to do so. If you've been dating someone very seriously, you may suddenly decide to get engaged or married within the coming six months. If you were born on March 26 or within five days of this date, you will notice the powerful effects of this friendly new moon the most.

With your ruler, Mars, also in the seventh house of partnering all month, it's clear you'll be in a collaborative mode. Venus will be in the same partnering house too, and her presence suggests that your relationship with your partner should be warm and supportive. Further, because Venus will be in strong angle to Pluto, any association you begin to plot now would likely prove lucrative for you, too.

Mercury however, as said, will be retrograde, and it will retrograde in your partnership sector - this very same house! I suggest that you talk but not make any final decisions until October 17(or later) if possible. The full moon next month on October 14 will fall in Aries, so you would be making your important decision or announcement right on time. (All full moons have an area of influence of plus or minus four days.)

If you are married but not considering any sort of new business partnership, you may nevertheless be ready to hire a new lawyer, accountant, or architect, or be planning to consult with a new doctor at this time, as the seventh house, so lit up for you, rules all types of experts we hire.

If you aren't about to consult with a new professional expert, then your spouse or significant other may bring you important news. Or, he or she may suggest a new idea that you can work on together in coming months.

Romantically, it's clear that seriously attached Aries will do a little better than those who are single and looking for love. The heavy-duty planetary aspect on September 3 (which may bring untoward news about a love relationship), and the wild ones at mid-month near September 15, will be hard on everyone. You may be a little distracted and not in the mood for romance.

There is one day that will be pure gold and a sure exception to the rule - arriving September 11 - thanks to an impending meeting of Venus and Mars, the cosmic lovers, a once-a-year event. Fortunately for you, these two ultra-romantic planets will rendezvous in your seventh house of commitment. It's possible you may have reconciliation with someone you still love and hope to have in your life again. Even if there is no one you used to be involved with and wish you could be again, be excited about this lovely day. Be sure to circulate! The job of Venus and Mars is, after all, to set off the spark of new love!

Summary

Lots of change is in the wind as September begins, but fortunately, most of the biggest shifts will involve people you know rather than involving you directly. Partners will create the momentum, and you seem happy enough to follow them.

The big pressure points of September will happen early, on or near September 3, and tensions will build in the middle of the month, at the full moon, plus or minus four days, encompassing September 11-17. After mid-September things will calm down quite a bit. Planets emphasizing Virgo and Pisces this month are not likely to come gunning for you, dear Aries, so that should be good news.

Take care of health issues on September 3 when Saturn will oppose the Sun. This won't be an easy day, and if anyone looks at you the wrong way, you may get completely unnerved. Try not to take things too much to heart - it may be sheer tiredness that makes you so vulnerable.

Saturn is essentially cold and frozen, and meeting up with the fiery Sun can be a bit depressing. You may be avalanched with work on this day, September 3, and perhaps feeling quite overwhelmed. If someone criticizes your work - most likely it would come from a VIP - accept the advice objectively, but don't be deflated by it.

The very next day, career news that arrives on September 4 will set your spirits soaring, thanks to a lovely interplay between the mighty Sun and Jupiter. This will be a four-star day, perfect for making a presentation or scheduling an interview.

September 8 will be a big, positive day too, for on this day, Pluto and Jupiter will turn to direct speed after having been retrograde for months - since May 9 and June 25, respectively. If you feel that lately you've not made as much career progress as you hoped, it was these two key planets having been retrograde. Both are influencing your tenth house of fame and professional progress, so it may have felt like you were walking down an up staircase. From September 8 onward, it will be go, go, go! Watch the days surrounding September 8 for a possible breakthrough.

When Uranus opposes the Sun on September 12, conversations with a female co-worker, underling, or authority figure could erupt into an angry confrontation, and if so, it would be over the way an ongoing project is proceeding or the methods this person is using to get the job done. Stay out of the line of fire if you can. Words said today could leave lasting scars on all concerned.

With so much going on at work, you'll need to find ways to reduce stress. Consider spending more time on your sports / fitness routine, for this is one area that will glow for you. Thanks to the recent new moon that recently appeared at the end of August, early September will offer you one of your best opportunities of the year for building strength and muscle, and for weight loss through a sensible diet. Make your first move to a new program from September 1-7.

A shocking secret that someone tried to conceal from you may now suddenly come to your attention. That would occur on or near the full moon, September 15, plus or minus four days. The matter may involve your home, a roommate, or parent, so keep your antenna up. Whatever you hear could shock you. Alternatively, someone you know may be in a hospital, nursing home, or other confined area, and you may be needed to provide your good cheer.

The opportunity to bond more closely with a partner will occur on the new moon, September 29. In your personal life, if dating seriously, you may now get engaged. Alternatively, you may use this energy in a business way too, by signing with an agent, broker, or headhunter, as a few examples of experts who may be able to help you get ahead. Be aware that Mercury will go retrograde from September 24 through October 15. Open talks but don't finalize them until October 17, 18, or beyond.

Your ruling planet, Mars, recently moved into Libra, the sign opposite yours, and you seem in a more collaborative mode. Excellent. To accomplish personal or professional goals in September, you'll need to present a diplomatic attitude and be wiling to compromise. Trying to maneuver things your way won't quite work, as the wisdom of the group will rule in September.

Key dates:

Best romantic evenings: September 6-7, 11, 17, 19-21, 25, and 29-30

Fortify health, rest, and don't take criticism too hard: September 3

Venus and Mars kiss on September 11, a golden day, especially for those who have a partner.

Streamline work projects to improve workflow and to avoid feeling overwhelmed or pressured to do more, and quicker: September 1-11

Career prospects will brighten considerably, pace increases. and career blocks fall away: September 8

Begin a fitness plan (best time of the year): September: 1-7

Remain diplomatic: September 12

A shocking secret surfaces at the full moon: September 15

Form a bond with your partner or consult with a professional at or after the new moon: September 29

September 2008 Aries Horoscope, Monthly Horoscope, Aries Horoscope Archive, Aries Horoscope