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With this much Virgo energy in one week and hard-working Saturn and independent Uranus in the vicinity, one thing is for sure: you won’t be lying on your couch with the remote in your hand! First, Saturn opposes Uranus on September 15, reminding you to build flexibility into your plans and goals. Then the Sun shines a big spotlight on this opposition with a conjunction to Saturn and an opposition to Uranus on September 17. Mercury's entrance into Virgo on September 17 helps you get a plan together. Then the new Moon in Virgo on September 18 brings a fresh beginning, and by September 20 when Venus enters Virgo, your immersion in all things Virgo enters your relationship life. And by now you should be an expert!

September 15: Saturn opposite Uranus

This month brings the latest installment of the Saturn/Uranus opposition message that has been in place since November 2008. While Saturn represents rules and responsibilities, Uranus is all about change. Maintaining a balance between those areas of your life where you are working hard to build something substantial and remaining flexible and open to the changing currents has been essential. While the whole world grapples with building within the midst of change, your birth chart shows you the areas where your tightrope walk is occurring. Your challenge: build upon your experiences while also being open to change.

September 17: Sun opposite Uranus and conjunct Saturn

The Sun’s connection with the Saturn/Uranus opposition emphasizes the build-something-change-something theme. Watch out for someone or an event that moves you out of your normal everyday routines. Align yourself with the one who has the authority and clout to help you. As the Sun joins with serious Saturn and opposes innovative Uranus, you are challenged meet your responsibilities within a changing environment. You should be used to this by now!

September 17: Mercury re-enters Virgo

Are you ready to make significant improvements in your life? Every action is preceded by an idea and with the communicator planet returning to this hardworking sign, you will come up with plenty of ideas! Mercury in uber-analytical Virgo is like putting a hamster that has had a long nap and a snack on an exercise wheel. If you listen carefully, you’ll hear that whirring sound as your mind receives a mental workout! Write down some of those brilliant thoughts so you can put them to use later after Mercury turns direct on September 29.

September 18: New Moon in Virgo

Any new Moon in Virgo is considered to be a hardworking Moon and one that gives you plenty of energy to accomplish something that is meaningful to you. This particular new Moon aligns with serious Saturn giving an added emphasis to the value and rewards that are obtained from putting in plenty of elbow grease. Use this time to hone in on what you want to achieve. Infuse your goals with this lunar energy to help you organize and implement projects that are the most important to you.

September 20: Venus enters Virgo

With the love planet entering earthy Virgo, put your starry-eyed self on the shelf and turn your attention to the more practical facets of your important relationships. What can you do to contribute to your partner’s happiness? Whether you take over the laundry chores, schedule a couples’ massage, or bring more nutritious food into the house, the well being of your partner and the relationship itself is emphasized as Venus travels though this efficient and health-conscious sign.

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