"This full Moon represents some tough choices, but with a
little reflection, what you need to do next becomes clear. Take the
plunge, and do it-for yourself and the world" – Stephanie
Austin, The Mountain Astrologer


    This week we have the Full Moon in Pisces (spirituality,
gentleness, kindness, compassion, and fragility) opposing the Sun in
Virgo, (Purity, perfection, strong work ethic, and excessive worry.)
Joined by Mercury `wretch-rograde" and Venus in Virgo all
being squared by Pluto (change & transformation, endings, and
beginnings). Pluto loves to flush out our fears, our demons, and the
unknown. Pluto is not a maybe planet.

    This may be the hardest month of the year and certainly the
most challenging Full Moon. Full moons bring to light (consciousness)
all that has been hidden (Pluto). The energy can pull us down,
spinning in fear and resentment, with our anniversary of 9-11 too.
This certainly is a precarious, evolutionary, and momentous time. 
Make friends with change.  Make friends with the unknown.  Don not
resist what wants to leave.  Instead, why not let go, release, and
flow with the energy?  
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What is the cosmic invitation?
    All the rules of life are changing.  We are experiencing a
complete paradigm shift in energy, values, beliefs, structures, and
fundamentals, etc., to the core of our existence.  If we are coming
from our ego, trying to maintain a sense of control and order, our
foundation will be shaken, causing extreme confusion, and possibly
sending one into anxiety attacks.  One can feel highly frustrated, by
what once worked fine, now needs to be completely revamped and
changed.    

    This month especially, we all seem to be under the influence
of Pluto: the shadow, the dweller on the threshold, the "not
self."  In Lord of the Rings, it was the influence of the ring,
that had the people coming from their shadow side, and everyone was
affected, weighed down, and burdened, some people went out of their minds. 
Are we too experiencing and witnessing the collective shadow at this
time? 

Solution:
    Meditate, sit quietly, until you feel like your self again,
work on being balanced, focused, PRAY, listen, watch, if you feel the
rage rising up in you, take a walk, exercise, give your anger a
voice, this resentment may have been building for years.  This is not
a time to stuff our anger. For the rage can erupt like a volcano,
when you least expect it, and hence, backfire on you.  Take your
time.  The key this September is to stay connected to God (truth,
wisdom, and compassion.)  We need to be connected to our Higher Self
and Source now more than ever to make right choices. 
    You may require more rest and alone time. In order to hear
the voice of God (within) and to remain grounded in your Higher Self
and feet firmly planted on Earth.  Keep your heart-to-soul-to-Higher-
Self connection strong to consume the fears, negativity, gremlins
within, and take right healthy action. 

    This energy has to go somewhere…"Energy can not be destroyed
only transformed." –Albert Einstein Where is your energy
going?  "Even heroes have emotional problems." –Spiderman
  Your perfection lies in your imperfection.  If your fears start to
win out, stop, drop (sit down), and breathe, in with the love out
with the fear. 

    The truth is we are not in control or even in charge. 
However, we can be in touch, flow with life, timing is everything,
and stay on course to achieve our goals.  We all need a calming
influence at this time.  What calms you?  What makes you feel safe
and secure?  What brings you back to the truth?  Go where the love,
wisdom, and truth are, find what is good and true for you.   Express
gratitude daily for living in the richest most powerful nation on
earth, where opportunities, dreams can and do come true.
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Saturn is in Cancer. Moreover, he is requiring serious
housecleaning "clean up our mess," personally and abroad,
says the Great Reaper, the teachers teacher, the Lord of time, karma,
and lessons.  

Saturn in Cancer the invitation:

How strong is your personal foundation? 
Are you unresolved in any relationships?
Where do you feel incomplete, unfinished?
Do you excessively worry? 
Do you focus on what you want or on what you don't? 
Do you focus on what you can do or on what you can't? 
Do you need to take off weight? 
Do you need to get out of debt?
Do you need to restructure your finances?
Where you need a fresh start? 
What is working in your life? 
What outcome would you like to see in work and home this year?
What are the major issues you are facing right now?
What is missing for you and what are you doing about it? 
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    In order for us to make healthy changes, this will require a
great love, and Commitment to Self.  You really have to love yourself
to get anything done down here.  Small successes can be the root of
great accomplishments.  Recognize all of the shifts, wows, and wins
of the past five years.  You have accomplished these under the
heaviest, negative, most challenging astrological energy we have been
moving through, and not seen in thousands of years. 

    What a victory! Imagine what you will accomplish in 2004 and
2005 when the astrology lightens up?    We are living through the
most extraordinary time in humankind's history.  Why are you
here? What is your contribution?  Ask Self:

Why do I pursue the work and life that I do?
What do I act like in the most fulfilling times of my life? 
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        We need each other to weather the storms and earth changes
that are ongoing.  Never give up!  Never surrender!  There is always
hope for the tide to turn in favor of peace, wisdom, and compassion. 
Stay positive, focused and balanced.  A good night sleep feeling
rested is a cherished commodity. Feeling rested and calm can be your
strongest ally to keep a level head, above water, and take right
action. The fall looks much brighter than this very intense summer we
have endured. Keep looking up!