Starcast for September 23 to October 23

Fairness, peace and justice for all is the theme this month as the Sun enters Libra, marking the Autumnal Equinox. Libra is the ultimate relationship sign making this solar period a great time to treat your mate with something special or, if single, to get out and socialize. Emotions take center stage with a strong full Moon in Aries on September 26. Then, Mercury enters the water sign Scorpio on September 27 intensifying all communications. September 28 marks Mars' transit into sensitive Cancer where it will make a home for the rest of the year because of its retrograde in November. Venus enters Virgo on October 8 giving you the opportunity to get back to some of the relationship projects you were contemplating back in July. Then on October 9 Jupiter squares Uranus, an aspect that has been around since January when the first square in this series began. Hopefully you have made changes in your social and economic life to allow for more freedom and independence. Why not institute something new in your important relationships with the new Moon in Libra on October 11. The Moon seeks nurturance and emotional contentment and in Libra it is time to make sure your relationships reflect a sense of ease and harmony. Yet, Mercury turns retrograde on the same day, so watch out for communication snafus. Love may come calling when Venus forms a conjunction with the South Node on October 15. Keep your eyes and ears open. Then on October 22, Saturn conjuncts the South Node when you'll be asked to take responsibility for how you hold yourself back. Isn't it time to live a happier and healthier life?

September 23: Sun enters Libra
Can't we all just get along? The Sun enters Libra, the sign of the peacemaker, marking the Autumnal Equinox. Represented by the scales of justice, we are all reminded now that it is important to keep a sense of balance and fairness. It's no wonder that Libra is the sign that represents relationships! What a great time to surprise your mate with thoughtful, loving gesture or, if single, to get out and socialize. This is a people-oriented sign, so what ever you do -- get off the couch, turn off the TV and meet new people!

September 26: Full Moon in Aries
An Aries Moon is fired-up and feisty and with the emotionalism connected with all full moons; you'll feel strongly about what you need or want. Aries is the God of War in mythology, and is also a sign concerned with self. At your best, you'll feel ready to take the initiative and act on your own behalf. At your worst, you'll be irritable and moody. Since courage is the hallmark of this moon, why not use this time to get a plan together to maximize what's great or to make changes that will make you feel more comfortable. Keep in mind that Mars, Aries ruling planet, is still opposite Pluto making this an unusually intense full Moon.

This full Moon will most affect those born Sept. 24-28, December 24-28, March 23-27 and June 23-27.

September 27: Mercury enters Scorpio
Do you need to solve a problem, find a solution or get to the bottom of something? Scorpio waters run deep, and Mercury's placement in the laser-like quality of this sign helps you sort through and think through just about anything. Pay extra attention to how you feel and what you intuit. Your hunches and instincts are in top form. Since words are colored by emotions and a fair amount of intensity during this Scorpio time, temper truth with tact in your conversations.

September 28: Mars enters Cancer
With the warrior planet Mars' entrance into the sensitive water sign Cancer, your actions are very much influenced by your emotions and desires for safety and security. Nurturing and protectiveness are keywords for Cancer. It is easy to see this in Cancer's symbol, the crab that moves sideways and has a hard protective shell. So, during this transit that will last through the rest of this year because of its retrograde on November 15, pay attention to your feelings, instincts and hunches as you move forward with your projects and plans. And most importantly, take your time and don't act on anything that doesn't feel right.

September 30: Mercury sextile Saturn
If you need to make a plan or organize an event, this is the aspect for you! Mental Mercury recently entered focused Scorpio and now forms its first major aspect with a supportive sextile to Saturn, which is currently in hard-working Virgo. Scorpio and Virgo are two signs that know how to get down to business, so there is little you can't accomplish now. Just remember that your plans may need some reworking once Mercury goes retrograde on October 11. Don't get too invested in a plan that doesn't give you enough wiggle room.

October 3: Venus trine Pluto
Because of Venus's recent retrograde period (July 27 to September 8), you've been here before. Starting on July 8 (at the first trine in this series between the planet of love and powerful Pluto) you began revamping and transforming your relationship values and needs. Perhaps you let go of some cherished ideals about a relationship, or maybe you simply changed the way you think about love. Whatever shifting and reshaping you've done, this theme finally comes to a close with the third, supportive trine between Venus and Pluto. This aspect is all about deepening your connections with others, as well as allowing your own heart to open more fully. As you reflect on the changes of these last several months, take a moment to truly appreciate how far you've come in your understanding of your own heart and your capacity to love.

October 8: Venus enters Virgo
You had a chance last July when Venus turned retrograde in this earthy sign to focus on the more concrete aspects of your important relationships. But just as you were getting your feet on the ground, the planet of love went retrograde into the fire sign Leo on August 8, reminding you that having fun is just as important as working hard. Now, as Venus reenters Virgo, you can get back to some of the relationship projects you were contemplating back in July. Virgo is not only the sign of work but is also the sign of health, making this a potent time to rate the state of your important relationships. What works? What doesn't work? You have until November 8 to answer these questions, and then Venus leaves this analytical sign.