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An update for 2nd September 2024, by Patricia Godden
On 2ndSeptember, Uranus in Taurus begins its annual retrograde phase that will last until early January 2025. On the same day, Pluto, which has been retrograde since May, moves back from Aquarius into Capricorn. As both planets interact with several of the other heavenly bodies is worth looking at these major changes in more detail.
Uranus entered Taurus in 2018 so this will be the seventh time that we will experience Uranus retrograde in this sign of the zodiac. This retrograde phase is another opportunity when humanity can look within to consider how best to manage the global economy and honour the Earth’s resources.
As Pluto is moving back into Capricorn for the last time for nearly two hundred and fifty years, it is worth making the most of this opportunity to look deeply at those parts of what is generally called ‘the establishment’ to see how they can be transformed to align with the current stage of human development.
Retrograde Uranus and retrograde Pluto interact with the Moon in Virgo. In addition, Uranus interacts with Mercury in Leo. This suggests that feelings and thoughts might be overhauled in original ways. A deeper level of understanding more about the true nature of humans, of being spirit living in physical bodies, may emerge and open up new ways of looking at life on the physical plane of existence.
An interaction from retrograde Uranus and retrograde Pluto to Venus in Libra may be interpreted as bringing harmony and balance to life in the physical world. The proximity of Venus to the south node of the Moon, also in Libra, suggests that this could be drawing on experience from the past. Knowing how to integrate new and maybe pioneering ideas into understanding gained in the past might be beneficial.
The aspect from Mars in Gemini to retrograde Uranus only lasts a couple of days but the Mars-retrograde Pluto interaction goes on for a week. There might be diversity in the range of new and original ideas that could help humanity adjust to the ongoing changes taking place throughout society and in so many countries around the world.
Uranus and Pluto form aspects to Saturn and Neptune, which are both in Pisces. All of these planets are currently retrograde suggesting that deeper, inner work may be facilitated. This can allow a more profound appreciation of the role of humanity in the wider perspective of life, not only at the physical level but also in the subtle realms of creation. This might include more compassion or greater spiritual awareness.
The new Moon in Virgo on 3rd September can be interpreted at many levels. It could be thought of as being precise and paying more attention to detail in all that is done. There might be a new start in helping or serving others in practical ways. At a profound level, such service might be the outer manifestation of wisdom in the soul or contribute to the wisdom of the soul.
Mars moves into Cancer on 4th September. While this is a position that can accentuate emotional responses, it can also be associated with more energy being directed into ways of caring and nurturing others. This could be one way of helping that would resonate with the qualities of the new Moon in Virgo.
For a few hours on 9thSeptember, the Moon in Scorpio is opposite retrograde Uranus in Taurus. Both interact with Mercury at the beginning of Virgo. Insights or flashes of inspiration may reveal original ways to give service in everyday matters. There may also be greater appreciation of the intuition and awareness of the deeper facets of life.
Until 10thSeptember Venus in Libra, close to the south node of the Moon, is opposite retrograde Neptune at the end of Pisces and the north node of the Moon in Aries. There is a feeling that considering others and what they are feeling could smooth the way as innovative and pioneering actions are introduced. It might then be possible to transcend boundaries of what can be accomplished.
Over the next two weeks, the Sun in Virgo interacts with Jupiter in Gemini and retrograde Saturn in Pisces. It may seem as if differences between being grounded and practical in contrast to being sensitive and intuitive are more pronounced. However, this can lead to looking at a situation from a broader, may be more philosophical perspective then finding an appropriate resolution.
Keep well, stay happy.