It’s a nerve-jangly day, when we become critical based on our highest standards and are likely to voice this to the mate or partner, even as we struggle with some Saturnian beast. We may be so busy we feel as if we’re battling the Hydra (the legendary monster fought by Hercules; as he cut one head off, two grew back), but this is more about a change in atmosphere and perceptions than the struggle it seems. Align yourself with the new rhythms and things will soon become manageable.

2 AM PDT of the 9th the Scorpio Moon squares Juno, pointing out where the emotional hang-ups to empowerment lie. 4 AM PDT the Moon sextiles Ceres. We get support from authorities or Mom, or find our niche with Mother Nature. Sweet. 7 AM PDT the Moon conjuncts Saturn and squares Mars. We may be highly motivated to act, even as we repress the feeling that drives that action–a recipe for allowing the unconscious to take over, temporarily. 10 AM PDT the Moon conjuncts the North Node and sextiles Pluto. We make changes that affect the life Path in a Big Way, though they may not  appear to be much of anything right now–could be nothing more than saying, ‘No’ when we might’ve said, ‘Yes’ the hour before. 2 PM PDT the Moon trines Chiron, quincunxes Uranus, and we heal by a willingness to adjust our most unique qualities to the demands of discipline or leadership. This change can ‘qualify’ us for things we just weren’t ready for before. This also begins a Grand Trine with Moon, Chiron, and Jupiter that lasts into the wee hours of the 10th, with Chiron switched out partway through with Earth. In Water, this amplifies emotion and the need to soothe and heal, and with material comforts (food, alcohol, sex, a hot soak or swim in the ocean, for instance) ultimately sought out and experienced.

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And for the political perspective on Autumn, see Jude Cowell here