Week of 9.14.15
KAT'S WEEKLY OVERVIEW FOR SEPTEMBER 14
We start the week off with two full days of the Moon in harmonizing, socializing Libra. (The perfect energy for those celebrating Rosh Hashanah). Tap into that peace and love vibe, or as my pal Melissa likes to say, “Go to the loving place.” You’ll want to stay balanced and keep a measured pace because aggravation levels will rise as Mercury slows to a halt.
Mercury Goes Retrograde! (9/17–10/9)
This Thursday, manic Mercury will go on retreat for the third and last time this year. When cerebral Mercury turns tail, it’s time to shift mental gears. If we can downshift from logic and rationale to a more intuitive and instinctual mindset, the retrograde period can open us to different perspectives and help us see the “same old, same old” in a brand new way. If not, we tear out our hair, gnash our teeth and curse the universe. In truth, there will be some of that of no matter how Zen you get.
Remember, when Mercury is at its slowest, our frustration levels are at their highest. So the actual day Mercury changes course tends to be very difficult, as this tricky orb has to come to a complete stop in order to turn around and change direction. It doesn’t help that the Moon will be in seething Scorpio on Thursday. Think short fuse.
BIG Dreams Are Made of This: Saturn Returns to Sagittarius!
After slogging backward and forward through Scorpio since mid-June (and before that, from 10/5/12–12/22/14), Saturn finally reemerges in Sagittarius, on Thursday, where it will stay until 12/19/17.
Saturn’s purpose is to challenge you in the arena of the sign it’s travelling through. When Saturn was spelunking through the mire of deep, dark Scorpio, its task was to force us into a showdown with those aspects of ourselves we tend to dismiss, repress and deny. Saturn worked overtime to exhume our darkest fears and insecurities in order to help us build a wealth of inner resources, the kind money can’t buy. It wasn’t easy; Saturn never is. For some, it felt like a 2 1/2-year-long root canal.
But now, Saturn is bringing its focus and discipline to fiery and adventurous Sagittarius. Your mission, should you choose to accept it (um, actually you don’t have a choice), will be to embark on a vision quest and traverse unchartered terrain. That doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll find yourself on Naked and Afraid going hand to claw with a bear. Although I wouldn’t rule it out. But since Sagittarius also governs higher education, wisdom, publishing and all things philosophical, it’s more likely you’ll explore the realms of the mind by going back to school, traveling and exploring new cultures or blogging profound thoughts. PS. Saturn can also provide the discipline needed to study a foreign language. Just say “oui!”
Blast from the Past?
The last time Saturn was in larger-than-life Sagittarius was the mid '80s. Uh-oh. Does that mean big hair and shoulder pads could make a comeback?
THE WEEKEND FORECAST
Jolly and bright! I had some cosmic karma points I needed to redeem by year’s end. So in a moment of Jupiter-inspired bonhomie, I decided to share them with you, loyal friends of the AstroCast, by arranging an absolutely fantastic last weekend of summer. Who says Capricorns aren’t generous? I requested two whole weekend days with the Moon in the sign that knows better than any other how to have a good time, Sagittarius. The Cosmos obliged. Now all you have to do is enjoy and have fun! You’re welcome.