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Emotions take center stage with a full Moon and two planets shifting signs. First, we start out the week with a strong full Moon in Aries on September 26. Then, with Mercury's entrance into the intense water sign Scorpio on September 27, you won't feel lukewarm about anything! September 28 marks Mars' transit into sensitive Cancer, a moon-ruled sign, where it will reside for the rest of the year because of its retrograde in November.

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.

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.

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