Equinox Signals Transformation
Overview
The autumnal equinox follows the solar eclipse by one day, the unusual Kite formation of a Grand-trine in air signs superimposed on the forever Minor Grand-trine of the outermost planets of the known solar system surrounding the Sun, as the New Moon is in opposition to the nebulous forces that have gained in ascendancy, represented by Neptune. Each day brings new revelations. Seeking the path of justice is the goal of the righteous. Each battle is for the final revelation and transformation. Mars ingress Scorpio on Monday and begins to combat the powers that seek the death of innocents.
Summary of major and minor aspects of the week
Wednesday September 17th — Mercury in Virgo partile opposition aspect to Saturn retro in Pisces indicates opposition to dystopian rhetoric, following the Moon in Leo opposition aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius early today, a peak moment of passionate response, Moon sextile aspect to Uranus retro and trine aspect to Neptune retro in Aries. Venus in Leo supersedes the sextile aspect with Mars in Libra, as passion is refocused. Mars supersedes the opposition aspect to Chiron retro in Aries, doubly approaching quincunx aspect to Saturn retro in Pisces, to focus on cause and retribution.
Thursday September 18th — Mercury ingress Libra 10:10 UTC; 06:10 EDT; 14:10 EEDT in doubly approaching opposition aspect to Neptune retro in Aries, activating the Minor Grand-trine configuration. Mercury seeks balance although the Minor GT suggests investigations undermining conspiracies are the context of reports. Mercury applying trine aspects to Uranus retro in Gemini and Pluto retro in Aquarius forming a Grand-trine configuration in air signs, as part of a Kite major configuration. Venus in Leo partile quincunx aspect to Saturn retro in Pisces indicates pride in a refutation of unsubstantiated claims. A Yod configuration with Saturn retro at the apex with the quincunx aspect to Venus as well as to Mars, reactivates the Venus/Mars sextile aspect. Saturn retro in Pisces is a depth exposure. Sun in Virgo produces doubly applying quincunx aspect to Chiron retro in Aries, a conscious disconnect occurs with incompatible evidence presented.
Friday September 19th — Venus and the Moon ingress Virgo 12:24 UTC; 08:24 EDT; 15:24 EEDT, forming a Yod configuration with doubly applying quincunx aspects to Pluto retro in Aquarius and Neptune retro in Aries [view chart insert], indicates a fortuitous break in revealing conspiratorial groups. A partile Grand-trine configuration in air signs facilitates the discovery with Mercury in Libra trine aspects to Uranus retro and Pluto retro, as the Kite formation strengthens, involving the outer planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, indicating a universal involvement. The Sun in Virgo doubly approaching opposition aspect to Saturn retro in Pisces, indicates a healing process with limitations imposed, perhaps an inability to uncover hidden motivations or a denial of responsibility. The Sun supersedes the quincunx aspect to Chiron retro in Aries, possibly sparking creative ventures.
Saturday September 20th — Venus in Virgo is partile quincunx aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius and quincunx aspect to Neptune retro in Aries, forming a Yod configuration as Venus is square aspect to Uranus retro in Gemini. Unanticipated revelations could help solve mysteries. The Sun in Virgo opposition aspect to Saturn retro indicates increasing pressure to release hostages and resolve conflicts. The Moon in Virgo is quincunx aspect to Ceres and then makes the conjunction aspect with Ketu, a possible recovery of deceased hostages, and the Moon sextile aspect to Jupiter in Cancer a more hopeful sign of lives recovered.
Sunday September 21st — The Moon in Virgo is quincunx aspect to Chiron retro in Aries prior to the New Moon at 19:55 UTC; 15:55 EDT; 22:55 EEDT [see chart insert] at 29° Virgo, an anaretic degree, prior to the equinox, an eclipse of the Sun. This degree is quite unstable. The consequences of the lunar eclipse on the 7th of September are mirrored. This is, however, the seed moment of a new soli-lunar cycle. The luminaries are in opposition aspect to Neptune retro in Aries and Saturn retro in Pisces, drawing this conjunction aspect as a tight astrological pair. Loss and deep emotional confusion seek solace, perhaps with a resolve to reform policies for the future generations. The opposition aspects form the basis of a Kite configuration, with a Grand-trine configuration superimposed — the Sun/Moon trine aspect to Uranus retro in Gemini and trine aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius. The Moon ingress to Libra 21:42 UTC; 17:42 EDT; 00:42 Monday EEDT, just two hours after the soli-lunar conjunction, indicating that there is imbalance. Yet, peace is sought from many voices in several communities. The Moon makes an opposition aspect to Ceres retro in Aries, as the release of hostages is demanded. Mars at 29° Libra is quincunx aspect to Neptune/Saturn and quincunx aspect to Uranus for a Yod formation. Mars is also square aspect to Pluto retro, as a time of confusion could erupt in chaos.
Monday September 22nd — Mars ingress Scorpio before dawn US time zones, mid-morning in UK, EU, and ME locations. Shifting goals to soul searching. The Moon in Libra makes a conjunction aspect with Mercury as information is released prior to the Moon opposition aspect to Ceres retro in Aries. The information is pertaining to hostages, such as videos or transcripts, increasing pressure to locate them. The Sun ingress Libra at the equinox 18:21 UTC; 14:21 EDT; 21:21 EEDT. The Jewish New Year celebration begins. The Yod formation strengthens as Mars is quincunx aspect to Uranus retro in Gemini and Neptune retro in Aries, and square aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius. The Grand-trine configuration in air signs also strengthens with the Sun’s ingress to Libra, a major imbalance of energies competes with the diminishing minor Grand-trine that is temporarily deflated.
Tuesday September 23rd — The Sun in Libra is partile opposition aspect to Neptune retro in Aries, drawing out the energy of the focus of the minor GT configuration. Uranus retro in Gemini is partile trine aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius. Neptune in Aries is not in its sign of compatibility, although it will return to Pisces, its domain, in mid-October. The Sun in opposition casts light into the shadowy world. Neptune in turn, seeks to devour the light. At the equinox especially, there must be a balance of light and dark. The Moon in Libra transits to the challenging square aspect to Jupiter in Cancer, a demand could be made for accommodation, respect, and care in equal measure. The Moon transits to the opposition aspect to Chiron retro in Aries, drawing on a depth of wisdom, and a T-square configuration is made with Jupiter at the apex, applying good will and a font of fortune. How that signature manifests in any situation depends on various circumstantial factors. Individuals must be receptive to benefit from favorable outcomes.
Wednesday September 24th — The Moon ingress Scorpio 09:02 UTC; 05:02 EDT; 12:02 EEDT, and makes the conjunction aspect with Mars in Scorpio, a partile square aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius, and partile quincunx aspects to Uranus retro in Gemini and Neptune retro in Aries, strengthening the Yod formation, indicating a resolution of conflicts. The Grand-trine configuration in air signs is at its strength. Aggressive Mars combats the hidden power centers while the Sun rallies the conscious forces, uniting partisans to extract life from the grip of death, resulting in a universally agreed resolution. Mercury in Libra is partile opposition aspect to Ceres retro in Aries receives the messaging from the captives. The Moon transits to a sextile aspect to Mercury in Virgo to assist in a healing process. Venus in Virgo semi-square aspect to Jupiter denotes a measure of unanticipated success.
Looking ahead
| October 6 | — | Mercury ingress Scorpio |
| October 7 | — | Full Moon in Aries |
| October 14 | — | Venus ingress Libra |
| October 15 | — | Pluto returns direct |
| October 23 | — | Neptune retro 29° Pisces |
| October 23 | — | Sun ingress Scorpio |
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Gimelstar
September 16, 2025
Safed, Israel
