The stellium in Virgo rearranges itself this week as Mercury supersedes the Sun and Mars, and Mars supersedes the Sun, as violent actions become more contained, and Hurricane Dorian subsides, leaving massive cleanup efforts necessary in its wake. Venus, Mercury and the Sun opposition aspect to Neptune further embed the chaos.  Jupiter in Sagittarius is conjunct the focal points and square to both Neptune in Pisces and the stellium in Virgo. Social media actively impacts the rampaging storm, helping to bring relief while stirring more controversy. Mercury trine aspect to Saturn implements organized work crews to repair the extensive damage, while the square aspect to Jupiter brings enhanced methods to the scene. Venus trine aspect to Pluto envisions a transformation. Work proceeds at an intense pace to keep up with demand. The Moon transits Sagittarius as the efforts continue, and into Capricorn on Saturday with the Sun trine aspect to Saturn, some calm is achieved. Mars trine Saturn and the Moon helps to coordinate work efforts as more chaos is made evident in the wake of the storm. The Moon ingress Aquarius on Tuesday the 10^th with a square aspect to Uranus and a harsh reality.

Summary of Major Aspects of the Week

Wednesday September 4^th – Mars’ conjunction aspect (0 deg, combining) to the Sun conjunct Mercury in Virgo signifies work effort, preparations and analysis. We learn to adapt to circumstances, such as nature’s wrath, to ensure survival, as the planets in earth signs continue to predominate. Venus in Virgo in an opposition aspect (180 deg, challenging) to Neptune in Pisces is warding off the worst effects of chaotic conditions seem effective with active preparation and prayer. Jupiter in Sagittarius is in a square aspect (90 deg, harsh) to the opposition aspect of Venus and Neptune, increasing the power of the opposition aspect, and may also focus the outcome in a socially redeeming way. Security is found in gatherings and in sheltering and with a planned escape route.  Preparation is the key to survival. Saturn trine aspect to Mercury and Venus gives protection during the stressful times.

Thursday September 5^th – The Moon in Sagittarius is trine aspect (120 deg, flowing) to Chiron in Aries and in a conjunction aspect (0 deg, combining) with Ceres in Sagittarius. The youth receive maternal protection and guidance while learning to cope with adverse conditions becomes an important lesson. The Moon in a quincunx aspect (150 deg, complex) to Uranus seeks to heal the wounds. Mercury in Virgo is in a trine aspect to Saturn in Capricorn, imparting technical assistance and material support to victims, and to others in a difficult situation. Saturn is conjunct Ketu in Capricorn, reversing gain, reducing the prosperous into paupers.

Friday September 6^th – The 1^st quarter Moon phase this morning as assessments are made of the damage wrought by man and nature. The Moon  transits Jupiter overnight (Friday morning for Europe and Asia), and forms a square aspect (90 deg, harsh) to Mercury as promises of relief or working settlements are made. With Uranus in Taurus prominent in the New Moon chart of August 30^th, trine to the New Moon degree in Virgo, powerful reversals are now evident, with idyllic islands turned to chaos and a luxury dive boat burned to hell. At this point the crisis is in consciousness as the aftermath of destruction is realized. Neptune in Pisces opposition aspect (180 deg, tense) to the midpoint of Mercury and Venus in Taurus, as destruction is on display.

Saturday September 7^th – Mercury is in an opposition aspect (180 deg, tense) to Neptune in Pisces as realistic measures seem to dissolve into fantasy. The Sun in Virgo trine aspect (120 deg, flowing) to Saturn retro in Capricorn is the counter-measure of conscious acceptance of proof of a stable world around us.  The Moon hurries on to ingress Capricorn for greater assurance of a sense of self-identity in the face of a crumbling world. Mars in Virgo approaches the trine aspect with Saturn as well, as material assistance is at hand, allowing for reconstruction of a life and some comforts. Jupiter in Sagittarius is conjunct the focal point of the opposition of Merc and Neptune increases a sense of unreality opposed to practical concerns with community efforts at recovering a loss. The Moon trine aspect to Uranus late in the day expresses concern for ongoing violence that may even increase in a downward spiral as the Moon approaches the trine aspect to Mars in Virgo (wide grand-trine), although could be braced by the conjunction aspect to Saturn.

Sunday September 8^th – The Moon in Capricorn is in a conjunction aspect (0 deg, combining) with Saturn early in the day and trine aspect (120 deg, flowing) to Mars in Virgo, as reconstruction efforts speed-up. Jupiter in Sagittarius is in a square aspect (90 deg, harsh) to the Sun in Virgo signifing aid efforts generously offered.  The Moon in a conjunction aspect to Ketu is trine aspect to the Sun in Virgo revealing the destruction wrought. The Moon is then in a trine aspect to Mercury and a conjunction aspect to Pluto before moving to a trine aspect to Venus in Virgo. The Pluto–Venus trine aspect is blended by the lunar transit for constructive transformation.

Monday September 9^th – The T-square configuration of Sun opposition to Neptune with Jupiter at the focal point is in operation today, as repair efforts are subsidized for reconstruction. The US Congress reconvenes as legislation can address the damages incurred, as the Moon ingress to Aquarius.  A reversal of economic allocations takes place late in the day, as the Moon is in a square aspect to Uranus retro in Taurus. The Sun in Virgo with the opposition aspect to Neptune in Pisces is mitigated by Jupiter in Sagittarius.

Tuesday September 10^th – The Moon in Aquarius is sextile aspect (60 deg, helpful) to Ceres in Sagittarius then moves to a sextile aspect with Jupiter in Sagittarius. Rescue of the environment gains more attention.  A realignment of values and economic support seek to activate a rudder against environmental collapse of the future. Quincunx aspects from the Moon to Mars and the Sun in Virgo indicate that adjustments proposed could include wage increases and workers’ compensation funds.

Have a great week! Thanks for reading this preview of the week ahead.

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Gimelstar
September 3, 2019
Jerusalem, Israel