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astrology september

BY SAM GEPPI

VEDIC ASTROLOGY

Throughout our lives, we are being asked to live our purpose and to connect with our integrity.

These are particularly meaningful themes now. Commit to your meditation practice for clarity and

mental peace, share your life with others in a spirit of generosity, and see the spiritual in the worldly.

September 2-3

The Moon is exalted in Taurus, making this

a good time to connect with your family

and friends and to engage in experiences

that bring happiness. Sometimes, we are

pursuing happiness because we are search-

ing for peace. Taurus is a sign that supports

our ability to feel satisfied with the simple

pleasures. But we have to keep in mind the

goal of mental peace. This is achieved by

meditation and stilling the mind.

September 4-5

The Moon is in Gemini, aspected by Jupiter

and Saturn, making this a powerful time for

exploring new and interesting ways of doing

things in everyday life. Gemini is a sign of

exploring new interests and communicating

about interesting ideas. The dual aspects of

Jupiter and Saturn bring seriousness and fo-

cus (Saturn) as well as inspiration (Jupiter) to

those explorations, interests, and ideas. This

is a great time for higher study and learning.

September 9

Today we have the New Moon in Leo,

which begins a 30-day cycle related to

personal power and sharing our inner light

in the highest and brightest way. This often

translates to illuminating our business and

career. But it can also reveal the impact we

make in our family and community. Use

your power wisely. A good ruler shares their

power with the kingdom; they don’t rob

from their citizens. The same is true in your

family, career, and other places in your life

in which you feel empowered.

This New Moon takes place in Purva Phal-

guni Nakshatra, ruled by the god of delight.

Nothing feels better than to share your life

with others in a spirit of generosity. Beware

of getting caught up in laziness and indul-

gence at this time.

September 12-13

The Moon is in Libra with Venus and

Jupiter, making this a good time for cultivat-

ing relationships and connecting them to a

higher purpose. Be cautious of the inner

conflict between that larger, higher purpose

of Jupiter and feeling that your desires and

happiness are connected to other people. Is

your relationship taking away from your

spiritual growth? Many times this is the

case. Try to see the spiritual in the worldly.

September 17-18

The Moon is in Sagittarius with Saturn,

bringing a mixture of focus and commitment

(Saturn) with a higher purpose and goal

(Sagittarius). We are all looking for a higher

purpose to focus and commit to now. Today

you may feel the pressure of this purpose,

so take some time to develop clarity around

your level of integrity. Are you walking the

talk? Or are you more of a preacher than a

practitioner?

September 19-21

The Moon is in Capricorn with Mars and

Ketu, revealing emotional intensity and

power. It may be difficult to sit with that

power without blowing up and projecting

negative emotions on others. Look up in the

sky tonight and see that bright Moon next

to a bright Mars. The sign of Capricorn is

where we face our emotional fears and sit

with them in stillness. And the influence of

Ketu reveals the hidden, mystical power at

your disposal.

September 22-23

The Moon is in Aquarius aspected by Saturn

and Jupiter, putting a strong focus on social

causes and larger themes. Your individuality

will feel less important than being of service.

Saturn aspecting the Moon brings humility

and a sense of duty. Jupiter affecting the

Moon brings inspiration toward a higher

purpose. Serve your tribe today, but also

remember to build bridges to other tribes.

September 24

Today the Moon is full in Pisces, making this

one of the most mystical days of the year. Pi-

sces is the sign of metaphysics and mysticism,

so you may feel like you are living in between

worlds. This aspect supports creativity, devo-

tion, and meditation. But now may also be a

time of increased escapism and fantasizing.

Be careful with the temptation to overindulge

in drugs, alcohol, or other kinds of substances

today. Instead, pay attention to the messages

that are coming through in your dreams.

This Full Moon in Pisces can harmonize the

tangible, earthly qualities of Virgo – which

bridges the practical and the mystical.

This Full Moon is in Uttara Bhadra Naksha-

tra, ruled by Ahi Bhudnya, the serpent of the

deep. This serpent goes down into the holes

in our mind and soul and extracts the poi-

son, transforming it into nectar. Lord Shiva

worship is powerful today.

September 27-28

The Moon is in Aries aspected by Jupiter and

Venus. There is a fiery individuality, mixed

with the desire to compromise and search

for higher meaning. At this time, we may be

projecting a lot onto our partners. Venus is

very powerful in Libra, supporting greater

diplomacy and compromise. Along with

Jupiter, there’s a quest for higher meaning in

all relationships, personal and cultural. This

may lead to some inner conflict between self

and other. Use practice to navigate the search

for living a life of meaning.

Sam Geppi (Sadasiva) is the author of Yoga and Vedic Astrology and The Ascen-

dant—108 Planets of Vedic Astrology. He is the founder of the American Academy

of Vedic Art and Science, which offers three levels of certification programs in Vedic

Astrology. Currently the Academy has more than 120 students enrolled. Visit Sam’s

website at: vedicartandscience.com