Cancer Summary
The past two months have been benchmark months for you, dear Cancer. An eclipse in Cancer (July 21) and in your opposite sign of Capricorn (July 7) and a lunar eclipse in your money house in Aquarius (August 5) have required you to stay alert and to respond to lightning quick-moving events. Those were active weeks, to say the least. Now, in the first week of September, you will get a chance to enjoy being in a new setting. You should take it.
Mercury will be retrograde all month, from September 7 to 29 (but felt as soon as the first day of September). In truth, you've been so busy that you may actually welcome the postponements and slower pace that Mercury will bring.
It may be hard for you to sit still. Mercury will urge you to slow down, while Mars, now in Cancer, will tell you to hurry up. You will want to follow through on all the offers you are being presented, but without making a final commitment. It's a good time to study offers, but not to accept them. Keep an open mind, ask questions, and decide what is right for you. Holding back will be a bit frustrating, of course. It's understandable that you will want to press forward, for you have problems to solve, plans to advance, and people to see.
The middle of September will be draining for everyone. Clashing planets will bring certain troubling information to light during the week of September 14 and cause you to change your attitude and your perspective concerning an important relationship or situation. Do not try to convince anyone of anything during this week - you will be met with overwhelming opposition.
By the new moon September 18, it will be time to accept reality and stop believing in someone or something that you had hoped would change but won't. This situation is what it is, and nothing you can do will have much of an effect. As it's been said, leopards don't change their spots. It is possible that you seem to be at the sidelines and not the subject of the fuss, but that only means friends, family, and even casual contacts will come to you for solutions.
In addition to family relationships, which will likely be a focus, you may have some very trying times with money near September 17. Relationship news that will come up near September 17-23 won't be easy to solve either.
Be aware that this month, but especially on or near September 23, you may say things impulsively that could be hurtful, so be careful of how you deliver your opinions. You won't be able to take those words back.
Life will improve by October. Angry planets will back off and become silent as they sulk. Mercury will turn direct on September 29. Yet despite the swirling atmosphere that September will bring on, you will leave the month enlightened, and possibly even feeling changed forever. By early October you will be able to move forward forcefully - you'll have Mars in Cancer until October 16. Use your power wisely.
Dates to note
Your best romantic dates are: September 2, 3, 4, 12-13, and 30.
Travel over the full moon September 4. You can go as far as you like.
Mercury will be retrograde: September 7 to 29, but don't do anything important in September. Instead, do research, collect information, and get organized.
Expect difficult opposition September 17 when the Sun and Uranus clash.
Saturn will conjoin the Sun on the same day, September 17, bringing a sobering reality to a financial situation.
Siblings and cousins could be a focus of attention near September 15-23.
By the new moon, September 18, you'll need to begin to craft a realistic plan, but don't implement anything until October.
Be careful of what you say: September 23. The wrong words could haunt you forever.
Mars will be in Cancer: from the start of September through October 15. Use this rare cosmic favor later, in October.
Capricorn Summary
You may have heard the word that September will bring a number of difficult aspects and that's true, but as a Capricorn you are an earth sign, so you will be one of the lucky ones who won't be overly tested by clashing planets. You can tame the tigers this month!
It is true that Uranus will come after your ruler, Saturn, on September 15, but because they will be battling it out in Pisces and Virgo, signs that blend quite well with yours, you will be in a better position than most. The universe will ask you to survey your life and to come up with a more accurate, updated way of viewing yourself, and also in the way you deal with partners.
Mars will be in your opposite sign of Cancer until October 15, and that means that you won't easily get your way until that point. Whether you have a mate or steady sweetheart, or regularly partner or collaborate with others at work, you will find you have to try much harder to get your significant other or partner to see your point of view. If you feel like nothing is really easy in September, well, join the club - everyone will be in the same boat.
September 17 through 19 will be critical days to watch and to handle challenges as they come up.
On September 17, perhaps everyone's least favorite day, Uranus will oppose the Sun and Saturn will conjoin the Sun. Jointly-held money, or money you are obligated to pay a credit card company, bank, or other lender, could create a crisis or untoward surprise. Alternatively, if someone owes you money or has promised you a sum, such as an investor, you may discover that the money won't come for awhile, or that it won't ever come. Be very careful about the money you put on charge cards this month and the credit you extend to others, whether in business or personally.
On September 18, you will have a new moon in Virgo, often a very positive, encouraging place for Virgo to be, but with so many clashing planets, you will have to make a number of decisions about the future. One may relate to a foreign-based client or project, or even have something to do with a publishing or broadcasting endeavor.
Alternatively you may be trying to come to accord over an agreement or trying to push a project forward that seems beset with delays and changes in direction. Keep communicating with your client or boss, and assume nothing in a month so filled with mixed messages.
This day also will trigger the same degrees of the July 7 eclipse, so if something came up that involve a partner, collaborator, or even a detractor or competitor in early July - or even if it did not - you will hear something new. Because the eclipse was in Capricorn at 15 degrees, September 18 plus or minus four days could be critical for you, particularly if you were born on or within five days of January 5.
If you do want to stay with a partner, you will need to be prepared to work harder to get your partner on your wavelength and vice versa, even if you normally get along quite well.
Pluto's move direct on September 11 is the one dazzling moment of the month. From now on, you will gain in energy and power, physically and psychologically. Pluto will not retrograde again in Capricorn until April 6, 2010.
Travel will get even worse on September 23 when Mercury will oppose Uranus.
With Mercury retrograde all month, from September 7 to 29, but with delays, mechanical troubles, and setbacks apparent the moment the month begins, you need to adopt a wait and see attitude in September. Clashing planets and many dangers of miscommunication will make this month an obstacle course to traverse.
Call your airline before you depart for the airport to see if takeoff will be as scheduled. If traveling by car, take it in for a tune-up before your road trip. Delays could cause meetings or events to fall like dominos, so allow more time than you think you'll need when setting up your agenda. Go to great lengths to communicate clearly and be sure you've picked up the right message of others, too.
Dates to Note
The full moon September 4 will bring a fun trip to a place nearby, and you'll be back within two to four days. Your trip may be short but it sure will do the trick.
Later in the month you may travel again, but more likely to complete a goal or complete certain business. Be satisfied with small victories.
The new moon September 18 may cause you to view a situation or relationship with fresh eyes.
Distant relatives, such as an aunt or an in-law may need your help beginning at the new moon September 18.
Do not to travel to a distant city from September 15 onward - wait until October to do so.
Mercury will be retrograde from September 7 to 29, so don't finalize anything until October and don't make any big purchases. Check all machines for worn out parts, and don't buy any new electronics. You may find you are visiting the repair shop or calling IT more than usual.
Mars in Cancer may bring up an old issue that you and your romantic partner will need to resolve, even though you assumed that topic had been agreed upon previously.
Venus in Virgo from September 20 to October 14 will be your best period for love and fun, although next month brings better luck than this one.
Pluto's turn direct on September 11 will be like a shot of adrenaline - a real booster! You will have seven strong months ahead to use your growing strength. You can reinvent yourself!
by susan miller
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