D  e  s  e  r  t     E  x  p  o  s  u  r  e  September 2005

So what's up with the heavens? Well, this month the sun travels through Virgo (having entered this masterful sign on the 22nd of last month) and will head into Libra on Sept. 22, announcing the start of fall. But this month is about honoring the Virgos in our lives! You know, those masterful beings diligently working behind the scenes in pure devotion to a greater destiny for all mankind? The New Moon on Sept. 3 will also be in Virgo and the Full Moon on Sept. 17 will be in Pisces—asking all of us to consider the issues of boundaries and boundary-lessness. As we honor our personal divinity, through knowing ourselves apart from the rest of the world, we have a much greater capacity to merge with others in true spiritual union. Virgos teach us the beauty of organic perfection manifested through the uninterfered-with soul.

Mercury will travel in direct motion now until mid-November, spending the first part of this month in Leo, then Virgo until the 20th, when it leads the Sun into the sign of Libra. Venus encourages us to be open-hearted as it joins Jupiter in the heavens on Sept. 1. It then enters Scorpio on Sept. 11, reminding us all how much we love the passion that depth brings.

Mars continues its seven-month-long journey through Taurus, grounding us and giving us more security for growth. Jupiter opens us up to more balanced expansion, in Libra. Saturn in Leo calls on us to support our creative selves and to offer more support to others. Chiron, the wounded healer, moves retrograde through the late degrees of Capricorn, encouraging us always to take ourselves seriously when we suspect we may be in harm's way.

Uranus, still retrograde in Pisces, opposes the Sun and the New Moon in Virgo at the start of the month—so hang on tight to those boundaries! Neptune is retrograde in Aquarius. And this month, slow-moving Pluto turns direct on the 1st after five months of retrograde motion in Sagittarius. We should all be feeling a bit more empowered when it comes to our own ambitions.

Famous Virgos: Van Morrison, Sophia Loren, Stephen King.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)—As your new solar year begins, you are able to get in touch with a sense of adeptness, Virgo. Your hardest challenge is to stay the course by simply being true to yourself. Only you know what it is that works in your life and now you are tuned into that internal guidance. The stronger your internal union, the less anyone or anything can do to move you off track.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)—There is an intoxicating quality to the power of truth, Libra. You can be strong and still be mesmerizing in your beauty. You are able to expand in your dedication to yourself and you are more comfortable now traversing your inner world, without so much concern for what others might feel about you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)—Time to clear the slate, Scorpio. Let others work on untangling that complicated mess of a world born out of disowning the truth. You've got better things to do with your time than to dwell in places that drain you as you watch others pour your energy down the drain. You suddenly realize there are many more appealing ways to spend your time—and off you go!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)—Intuition is the name of the game, Sag. Forget all you know in that complex little head of yours. All that matters now is how you feel and how to go about honoring your inner voice above all other things. Logic is not the most valuable tool for you in the situations you are in. You must listen to your gut and follow your feelings with the utmost respect.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)—You are so capable, Capricorn. And this allows you to tip your hat in a gesture of respect when you find yourself among others who are adept, too. You do not feel the need to sway others, but rather, you feel your own sense of self-respect grow as you admire the more advanced qualities in others.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18)—You are easily oversaturated these days, Aquarius. Just say no! When you find yourself approaching the point of diminishing returns, stop. There is no need to go further. You can avoid that feeling of disappointment by simply not going there—beyond the place where satisfaction is.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20 )—This world is not always the easiest place for the gentle-hearted, Pisces. Because you are guided by spiritual integrity rather than material gain, this can be a ruthless place for you at times. There is solace in self love. You are creating a reality that you value. Given the root and the nature of consensus reality, you are bound to find your own creations undervalued there.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)—Magic is in the air, Aries. The only real question is: What on earth to you want to bring into reality? You serve yourself well by taking a step back and sitting in contemplation—knowing ,of course, that you can forge ahead as soon as you know what you want to do. There is a lot to be said for the value of the planning stage.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20)—You find yourself flexing your muscles a bit these days, Taurus. Of course, you do this with grace and poise—but nonetheless, you do it clearly enough for others to see. You are strong. And this comes from all the work you have done in your life. Sometimes, it is important to let others see this about you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)—I have yet to meet a Gemini who doesn't love a challenge. There is great complexity in meeting others in the highest truth without allowing the fallout of their unaddressed shadow to determine the outcome of the shared exchange. Be true, but be wise. Contemplate thoroughly, then proceed with caution and with the pure devotion to the light of your own soul.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)—When you look for places that hold ground for you, you find them now, Cancer. That is your best plan. Where there is space for you to really be yourself, you find that there is a deeper well of energy to sustain you. How could you possibly feel nourished or successful in places that don't allow you to exist in any real way?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)—Your naturally outward way of being is a bit stifled as you find yourself encumbered by thoughts that set you spinning into deeper states of introspection, Leo. There are things to consider. Things to sort out. And you take the time now for a closer look at your beliefs so that you can discover the source of all these things in your mind—truly time well spent.

Motavenda Melchizedek is a glass artist, writer and astrologer living in Silver City (click here to see some of her glass work). She is available for private astrological consultations. She specializes in the areas of personal empowerment, family-of-origin issues, personal dreams and destiny, and the human potential. She can be reached by phone at 534-1024 or by email at moti@gilanet.com.

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