Capricorn. (December 22 - January 20)

This month starts with a major shift as Saturn, your ruling planet, moves into efficient Virgo on September 2 for a two-year stay. Your life may become more comfortable with the planet of reality and responsibility leaving the intense 8th House of Intimacy for your 9th House of Travel and Higher Education. Virgo is an Earth sign like Capricorn, which allows you to learn Saturn's lessons more easily now. Focusing on subject matter with direct application to your life will be more rewarding to you than abstract material. Philosophical ideas are interesting, but being able to use them in tangible ways is where you gain the most satisfaction. On September 8, sociable Venus turns direct after almost six weeks of retrograde motion, lagging in your 8th House for about a month. You may have some unfinished partnership issues involving money, possessions or legal matters to complete during this time.

Aquarius. (January 21 - February 19)

Your traditional ruling planet, Saturn the Tester, enters efficient Virgo in your 8th House of Regeneration on September 2, bringing two years of relationship lessons to the next level. While Saturn is in Virgo -- until October 29, 2009 -- you will be required to fine-tune the transformations that have already begun. If you experienced the demise of an intimate relationship while Saturn was in "me first" Leo, now you may seek new and improved ways of expressing your love so that you don't repeat your mistakes of the past. If, however, you strengthened a partnership, you must embrace your vulnerability and commit to deep emotional change. Since the 8th House also pertains to other people's shared resources, pay particular attention to jointly owned property, taxes and even legal issues over an inheritance. Think before you speak. A sense of urgency pervades your life, but you have time to get it right.

Pisces. (February 20 - March 20)

Saturn, the reality planet, steps into discerning Virgo and your 7th House of Partnerships for a two-plus-year stay on September 2. It's time to take a hard look at where you stand in personal and professional relationships and begin the serious work of improving them. The urgency for change can be especially intense with a partial Solar Eclipse, also in the 7th House, on September 11. There's a tremendous amount of planetary action that's bound to make change a strong theme in your connections with others. It's wiser to take the initiative than to wait and react to unexpected events. This seems difficult if your emotions are all over the place, but the magic is in your heart, not what logic dictates. Just be gentle with yourself by recognizing that there are no mistakes -- only experiences that help you learn as you go.

Aries. (March 21 - April 20)

When slow-moving planets, such as Saturn, change signs, they signal deep shifts in the focus of our lives. On September 8, loving Venus in your 5th House of Children and Romance turns direct, allowing you to be more spontaneous and playful. On September 11, a Virgo New Moon Eclipse in your 6th House can focus your attention on sudden changes at work. Issues that arise now should not be avoided or suppressed, or they will cause trouble later. The Aries Full Moon on September 26 may create tension between your drive for independence and the stability of a current relationship. With mental Mercury harmonized with emphatic Mars now, you can state your needs without seeming too rude or forceful. Just remember that asking for what you want doesn't guarantee that you will get it.

Taurus. (April 21 - May 21)

Summer is ending in the Northern Hemisphere, but the planets continue to heat up your life this month. The most welcome news is sweet Venus turning direct on September 8. Love, pleasure and self-worth -- the principles of your ruling planet -- have been going through the wash of reconsideration since late July. Take what you have learned and begin to put it into action. This is not a one-day event, but an ongoing process of taking your inner image of joy and turning it into reality. A dramatic Solar Eclipse in your 5th House of Love and Creativity on September 11 will loosen up old patterns of playing it safe in these areas. Inventive Uranus is in the middle of the picture, which can rattle friendships, but is there to shake you free of outmoded social habits. Taking more risks in self-expression can be very rewarding now.

Gemini. (May 22 - June 21)

A supercharged Solar Eclipse in Virgo on September 11 can awaken forgotten memories and shake up the shape of your future. Unpredictable Uranus is opposite the Sun-Moon conjunction, which brings tremors of change from the depths of your 4th House of Home and Family. Assertive Mars in your sign and transformational Pluto in Sagittarius form tense squares to the eclipse and are a possible source of power struggles or outbursts of aggression. You can benefit from this wild ride, though, by letting go of long-held beliefs that keep you in a rut. Releasing old habits and expectations will prepare you for a sudden turnaround in your career and personal life. A flexible and patient attitude is necessary if confrontation arises now. Fortunately, there's more than one way to achieve your goals, so don't be afraid to experiment as you address any explosive issues.

Cancer. (June 22 - July 23)

A powerful planetary passage sends deep ripples through your life as slow-moving Saturn enters detail-oriented Virgo on September 2, shifting its focus into your 3rd House of Communication, where it remains until October 2009. If you have paid attention to stern Saturn's lessons for the past couple of years, now it's time to take your hard-earned self-worth -- both financial and psychological -- and build stability in your immediate environment. Precious Venus turning direct on September 8 affirms that you must demonstrate your core values by expressing yourself creatively. The Virgo New Moon Eclipse on September 11 is a catalyst that energizes critical thinking and careful communication, establishing your foothold as you move ahead with cautious determination. With a square to active Mars in flexible Gemini, your greatest challenge comes from wasting physical energy as you chase down all of the possibilities in order to weed out the extraneous noise.

Leo. (July 24 - August 23)

Venus, the planet of attraction, turns direct in your sign on September 8, which can put the sizzle back into your social life. This is an excellent time to update your look as well as your outlook on relationships. Unresolved issues are ready for the light of day, so you can repair a wounded partnership or move on to seek love elsewhere. Venus is also associated with money, so its newfound sense of direction can help your finances as well. This could be a critical issue with a Solar Eclipse in your 2nd House of Income on September 11, an event that can suddenly impact your pocketbook. A wave of intensity arises just after the middle of the month with a series of very potent aspects. Demanding friends or a challenging group activity can take you to extremes with an opposition of combative Mars and powerful Pluto on September 21.

Virgo. (August 24 - September 23)

On September 2, Saturn enters logical Virgo, seriously impacting your world for the next couple of years. You may not feel the weight immediately, but something is different now and you know it. Your preparations are complete. It's time to make major decisions that can affect the course of your life. You get what you deserve. If you have been diligent at work, you can begin harvesting your rewards. Saturn will also show you where you have been slacking, whether on the job or at home. Accept additional responsibilities relating to current projects, but avoid new obligations that distract you from your primary purpose. If you haven't been taking care of yourself physically or emotionally, Saturn may require that you make healthy changes in your lifestyle. The Aries Full Moon on September 26 fuels your confidence, so explore romantic options while you have both the energy and the interest.

Libra. (September 24 - October 23)

Big changes start this month with sober Saturn entering analytical Virgo on September 2. For the next two years, the planet of necessity will be in your 12th House of Spirituality. Your most important work during this period can take place behind the scenes while you tune into meditation, yoga and other practices that connect you to your higher self. Regardless of the demands of others, take time to tap into the divine spirit that is the source of all life. On September 5, perceptive Mercury enters your sign, bringing clarity to your purpose. Venus, your ruling planet, turns direct on September 8, which marks an energetic shift that will pick up steam as you head toward your birthday. The love planet is back on track, and your love life should be, too. Pick up the pace socially and financially to capitalize on this change of direction

Scorpio. (October 24 - November 22)

On September 2, hardworking Saturn enters practical Virgo in your 11th House of Friends and Wishes, shifting your attention from the 10th House of Career and Community, where your primary focus has been for the last two years. You have established a place in the world based on your past work performance. If you have lived up to the responsibilities placed upon you, it's now time to consolidate previous gains while dreaming about what comes next. This isn't about idle fantasies. Saturn in Virgo is about precision. It marks the beginning of a two-year phase when social engagements can modify the direction of your life. Your best friends, work associates and acquaintances gain importance as they reflect your dreams back to you. Instead of working harder to get the next promotion, you take other things such as meaning and purpose into deeper consideration.

Sagittarius. (November 23 - December 21)

Your job may demand more time and energy from you all month long, but this is really just the beginning of a two-year phase with a strong emphasis on your vocation and public status. Saturn the Taskmaster enters perfectionist Virgo in your 10th House of Career and Community on September 2, requiring you to be more serious about your place in the world. Whether you have earned recognition in your community or church, a chosen profession or a position within your family structure, additional duties are assigned to you -- and you must be responsible and fulfill your obligations. But Saturn's journey through discerning Virgo can also be problematic as it squares your sun sign. Tough decisions must be made as you confront the parts of your life that are not working out the way you wish. You're ready to dive into something new, but self-restraint is a good idea now.

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