Summer activities start winding down as the season begins to shift towards Autumn. The students have returned to school and life takes on a new routine. The Sun moves through earth-based Virgo encouraging all us to focus on our craft and work. Today, Lucky Jupiter moves from Virgo to Libra and will remain there for one year. This is a harmonious year long transit that helps to foster all social relations from state matters to casual friendships! Meanwhile, trickster Mercury is still in retrograde until September 22 (was that a collective ‘ugh’ I heard?). Communications with others can be confusing and misleading. It’s important to double check everything and ask for clarity in your conversations. Use this time to go back to unfinished projects and clear old business off your plate. It’s an excellent time to revisit old projects and reorganize and or repurpose them. Read below to learn more about how Jupiter’s transit impacts your sign.

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Aries (March 21-April 19)  
It’s time to turn over a new leaf, Aries. You’re ready for new discoveries now and curious about the world around you. The adventurous, pioneering spirit of your Aries nature is drawing you to new places! You might develop a fascination for religious, spiritual, philosophical, and cultural studies. Don’t let yourself get fenced in, no no no – it`s time to be a free bird! Clashes with authority figures or people trying to exert their power over you may come to a head near the full Moon in mid-October, be forewarned. Meanwhile Jupiter has just moved into your house of relationships. This bodes well for all types of connections, but in particular it’s wonderful for romantic, marital, and business ties. New relationships can easily develop now. Singles might meet someone from another culture or a different background. Enjoy!

Lucky days:
September: 17, 18
October: 14, 15

Challenging days:
September: 3, 4, 30
October: 1, 2, 27, 28, 29

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You’re making some big changes related to your career and your financial security, Taurus. Major investments in areas of shared finances can become a focus. Matters around inheritance, family money, land, taxes, and business partnerships might pose a challenge. A little diplomacy goes a long way. Some time by yourself to reflect on what makes you (a hard working earth sign) feel truly secure might be in order. It’s important that you honor yourself and your long term goals. You might have a tough decision to make. One that possibly goes against the wishes of someone else, but you know what you need to do. Job opportunities or ways to expand your skills and practice are coming your way. Capitalize on this! You might travel for work as well. Romance can get seriously hot this autumn, va va va voom!

Lucky days:
September: 19, 20
October: 16, 17

Challenging days:
September: 5, 6, 7
October: 3, 4, 30, 31

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Interesting changes abound in 2016 and 2017, Gemini. You’re rewriting your life path and taking some major steps forward. You might have liberated yourself this past year from a restricting situation such as a dead-end job or a loveless marriage. (Some Gemini’s are still preparing to take those steps.) Like that saying “When God closes a door he opens a window.” Trust that the universe has something positive in store for you. It’s highly likely that a significant relationship with someone you admire and respect develops into something more meaningful. Influential people from all walks of life may come into your world and share their philosophies with you. This is an excellent time to travel or stretch your brain in some way. Your creative nature is ready to grow — give it the boost it needs!

Lucky days:
September: 21, 22
October: 18, 19

Challenging days:
September: 8, 9
October: 5. 6, 7

Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Your work or craft takes on a new level of importance, Cancer. Whatever your focus, you can expect a renewed determination this autumn. 2018 marks a very pivotal time in your career and your public status. At present you are preparing for that cycle to come. You’re careful and cautious as you hone your energies now. You may find more meaning in the simple things such as caring for your home or preparing a meal. You’re more grounded and in sync as you go about your day to day activities. The nurturing and empathetic side of your nature comes into play. Relations with family members improve as you invite more people into your world. This is a wonderful time to welcome in new members of the family through birth, marriage or adoption, or maybe even a furry friend. Awww…

Lucky days:
September: 23, 24
October: 20, 21, 22

Challenging days:
September: 10, 11, 12
October: 8, 9

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is a strong time of year for you Leo. You’re eager to push up your sleeves and get to work. You have more discipline now with Saturn activating your fifth house and this assists you in attaining your goals. You’re giving form to your dreams — like the sculptor shaping the clay or the entrepreneur starting a new business. It’s an excellent time to push forward! Connections with colleagues, coworkers, and community members prove to be useful and uplifting. New friends and acquaintances are made. This is also a good time to start (or return to) a hobby. Any kind of study that helps to train and calm your mind is blessed. Advanced training and higher education may also be calling your name! Workplace romances might heat up in October. It’s important to use a little discretion when mixing business and pleasure.

Lucky days:
September: 25, 26, 27
October: 23, 24

Challenging days:
September: 13, 14
October: 10, 11

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Happy Birthday Virgo!  It’s your time of year to take action and go after what you want!  On September 1st its the new moon / solar eclipse in your sign. This is a powerful day to set your intentions for your personal year ahead. Many of you are looking at investing (financially or emotionally) in your home, your family’s future, or perhaps a partnership. (Did I hear wedding bells?) There is a strong drive now to build security and strength around you. Your earnings are going to start increasing and with it your confidence rises as well! This gives you the courage to ask for more out of life. Job changes are highly likely. Keep in mind, it’s all about finding the right fit. Don’t be discouraged by delays or snafus brought about with Mercury retrograde, just stick to your plan and you’ll be fine!

Lucky days:
September: 1, 2, 28, 29
October: 25, 26

Challenging days:
September: 15, 16
October: 12, 13

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This is a very exciting time for you, Libra. Lucky Jupiter is about to enter your sign on September 9th and bringing in a world of opportunity with it. This is the beginning of a twelve year growth cycle that supports you in attaining your goals and dreams. In particular, mental attitudes or limiting belief systems that have held you back in some way are likely to be changing now. It may be through your dialogue with others that helps you to see beyond these limitations. It’s a time for liberation! Relationships with others can grow tremendously now. In particular, romantic and marital relations are very blessed. New relationships can bloom! This is a wonderful time to get the support you need from individuals and communities alike. Education, training, study, and travel are appealing. It’s time to go for the gold!

Lucky days:
September: 3, 4, 30
October: 1, 2, 27, 28, 29

Challenging days:
September: 17, 18
October: 14, 15

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is an important time of greater self-understanding, Scorpio. You went through a lot in the last few years and you’re better equipped to handle life on your own terms now. We see that you are getting clear on what you really value. Not just about material things, but also your spiritual and emotional values too. What do you really need to get by in life? Keep this in mind as you apply yourself to your career and continue to build equity in yourself. This is a wonderful time to let go of fears and mental obstacles that have been blocking you from attaining your goals. You may meet someone who acts as a spiritual catalyst — assisting you to identify what needs healing. You might also perform the same task for someone else. Relationships with others improve since your surrounding yourself with quality people!

Lucky days:
September: 5, 6, 7
October: 3, 4, 30, 31

Challenging days:
September: 19, 20
October: 16, 17

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Maturing experiences that provide you with pearls of wisdom are an ongoing theme now and throughout 2017, Sagittarius. You’re taking responsibility for yourself, your dreams, and you’re also considering how your actions affect others. Good on you! Huge life decisions have been made (or are about to be) and it’s important that you face these changes with courage and optimism. (The latter being your natural talent, dear Sag.) New steps on your life path emerge like stones rising from the water. If you can’t see three steps ahead don’t fret, just focus on the step you’re on. Friendships and group experiences provide powerful emotional and spiritual support. You’re learning about life — not only from your own experiences, but also from the experiences of others. New friends are silver and old friends are gold!

Lucky days:
September: 8, 9
October: 5, 6, 7

Challenging days:
September: 21, 22
October: 18, 19

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You sure have been hard at work, Capricorn! This is an important time of completing projects and seeing things through to the end. The more disciplined and focused you are the greater the harvest will be! Lucky Jupiter has just moved into your 10th house. Over the next year you’re likely to receive more credit and accolades or at the very least, acknowledgment for all the efforts you’ve been doing. Dealings with authorities, bosses, teachers or VIPs can bring about favorable changes for you. If there’s a cause you believe in this is the time to champion it! Some of you may be deciding to make a career change. This is an excellent time to get the extra training or education you may need to make that career change possible. It’s likely that your status, both professional and personal, will shift in some form over the next year.

Lucky days:
September: 10, 11, 12
October: 8, 9

Challenging days:
September: 23, 24
October: 20, 21, 22

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This is a wonderful time to spread your wings and expand your horizons, Aquarius. Your perspective on life is shifting and you’re curious to learn more about the world around you. Opportunities to study abroad or to take further education and training might fall in your lap. Profound subjects such as philosophy, religion, politics, and science might be more attractive now. If there is a message you want to share with the world this is the time. Communities with common interests are inviting and inclusive. You feel like you’re one of the team! Romance with someone from another culture or a different background is highly likely now. (Hey, if you want to learn to speak French why not take a French lover?)  Be sure to read the fine print when it comes to important purchases — some deals really are too good to be true.

Lucky days:
September: 13, 14
October: 10, 11

Challenging days:
September: 25, 26, 27
October: 23, 24

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
It’s harvest time, Pisces! The seeds that you’ve been planting for the last seven years are coming to fruition. If you have prepared well then the results will be marvellous! Conversely, if you’ve been asleep at the wheel there may be some repercussions that deal with (eek!). Fortunately, lucky Jupiter blesses your relationships with others making this an excellent time to develop strategic relationships (business or personal). This autumn is an important time of action and you may find yourself at a fork in the road getting ready to make a major decision. Review your dreams and aspirations and see if they’re aligning with the course that you’ve chosen. It’s time to push forward and you might need to let something go in order to bring in something new.

Lucky days:
September: 15, 16
October: 12, 13

Challenging days:
September: 1, 2, 28, 29
October: 25, 26

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