The month of September is very eventful from the planetary energy standpoint.
One of the most important events of the month is the Saturn-Uranus square that happens during Sept 15 – Oct 23 as they square each other within 1 degree. While the significance of the energy of this square is outlined below in detail, the most striking aspect of this square would most likely be evident in clashes between the democratic and totalitarian regimes of the world, especially between the Unites States and Russia, United States and China.
However, on a positive note, a potential for profound spiritual growth, both individually and collectively is an amazing silver lining of this materially destructive Uranus-Saturn square.
On September 10, Mercury becomes retrograde in sidereal Virgo. It will stay retrograde in Virgo until October 2. Typically, retrograde Mercury means anxieties, communication breakdowns, unexpected delays, frustrations, missing deadlines, unforeseen obstacles, and disappointment in daily chores.
Saturn’s return to the sidereal Capricorn on July 14 joining Pluto continues the course of destructive and fearful period, war like atmosphere, future uncertainties, senseless killings and chaotic situations all around the world, especially in the United States and Ukraine. The uncertainties and anxieties will clearly be reflected in the volatile world financial markets.
As the Neptune returns to the sidereal Aquarius around September 17, we will likely see a temporary but a sudden shift in our collective consciousness. This shift is likely to prove to be a confusing one. While the Pisces is a perfect sign for spiritual Neptune, the next best sign for Neptune is the humanitarian air sign Aquarius. Pisces Neptune is that of heart while the Aquarius Neptune operates from mind. Therefore, for the next six months, a departure of spiritual Neptune from Pisces to the humanity friendly Aquarius is also positive position for Neptune.
On a personal note: since my early teen years, the month of September has always reminded me the Bobby Darin’s famous “Come September” theme song. After long hot summer months, it seems that September brings new energy to life. It reminds us that despite all the difficulties and challenges, life can be wonderful and worth living. We need to allow ourselves to discover and understand the true meaning of life which is always underneath our daily experiences. Ironically, this is also a positive spiritual aspect of the materially destructive Uranus-Saturn square. And then we realize that joy has no bounds. It’s infinite and timeless! This theme song of “Come September”, I think, somehow transcends all religions, races, cultures and prejudices and becomes a symbol of youth, new energy, new beginning, joy, and love. In that spirit, let us celebrate September!
Retrograde Mercury (Sept 10 – Oct 2)
On September 10, the planet Mercury becomes retrograde in sidereal Virgo. It will stay retrograde in Virgo all the time until it becomes direct on October 2. Typically, retrograde Mercury means miscommunication, unexpected delays, frustrations, missing deadlines, unforeseen obstacles and disappointments in daily life. Retrograde Mercury in Virgo means more frustrating periods for small businesses, working-class blue-collar people, money managers, farmers, builders, and students. This is not a good time to start a new project or venture, but rather reflect on what’s been done so far. Also, this is the best time to cleanup that closet and do other chores that you have been postponing due to lack of time.
If you have dominating Mercury in your birth chart and if Mercury is currently is your active planet, then you are more likely to experience pronounced effects of retrograde Mercury during this period with respect to matters signified by the house it’s currently transiting through in your Gochar (transit) chart. However, for those who have Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Aries, or Gemini as their ninefold ascendant are least likely to be affected during this period.
Clashes between Democratic and totalitarian regimes (Sept 15 – Oct 23)
One of the most important and dangerous planetary combinations of 2022 is the Capricorn Saturn and Aries Uranus square, which occurs within one degree during Sept 15-Oct 23.
Aries being a fire and cardinal sign is very suitable for brilliant, independent, ambitious, energetic, impulsive, and crazy Uranus. The changes in world political landscape have been tremendously influenced by Uranus’s transit in Aries.
Now, combine the Uranus’s energy with that of steadfast and subtle but very powerful energy of Capricorn Saturn through its challenging square with Uranus. It’s a perfect combination for material world disasters including the natural calamities. Unless these energies are properly understood, the man-made problems might include increased friction between world powers (USA-Russia and China) perhaps resulting into war-like climate.
The people who are likely to be most affected by this square are military personnel, people in power such as business and political leaders. In scientific and technological areas expect some drastic changes and emerging new ideas will find their ways into innovations and discoveries. Since the characteristics of Uranus are closely tied with that of the United States as a country (especially the states of California, Oregon, and Washington) a likelihood of serious natural and man-made calamity, political and financial upheaval is very strong.
Thus, the manifestation of this challenging planetary square is likely to be reflected in both the natural and man-made calamities causing destruction and loss of lives during this period. Also, I wouldn’t be surprised if an intense battle emerges between the right wing republicans and the left wing democrats not only in congress but all over the country that might last through this period.
However, a potential for profound spiritual growth, both individually and collectively is an amazing silver lining of this materially destructive Uranus-Saturn square.
Unprecedented Political Turmoil, Violence, and Social Unrest in the USA (June 21 – Sept 20)
The north lunar node, Rahu, has been in conjunction with Uranus in sidereal Aries within three degrees during June 21 – Sept 20. As a result, Rahu’s karmic energy will certainly be on display during this conjunction period. It will certainly impact the political climate (Aries) of the United States (Uranus) in a big way as this period directly confronts with the country’s Karma (Rahu).
The political turmoil and social unrest in the United States (due to the overturning of the Roe vs Wade, Jan 6 hearing bringing out the facts behind the attack on the US Capitol), natural and man-made calamities including west coast wildfires, continued racial violence, senseless killings are likely to get intensified during this period.
The positive side of this planetary event allows the process of much needed transformation for the United States as it is starting to break this frustrating and agonizing cycle.
Incidentally a future US president is likely to be born during June 21 – Sept 20.
Saturn’s return to sidereal Capricorn (July 14 – April 15, 2023)
On July 14, Saturn with its retrograde motion returned to sidereal Capricorn and it will stay in Capricorn until April 15, 2023.
Capricorn being the earth and cardinal sign, Saturn’s energy has strongly been reflected in the volatility and changes in the world financial markets, especially the energy markets, economy, and material expansion- contraction. Entrepreneurs, business leaders, politicians, philanthropists, philosophers, scientists, reformers, and to some extent monks will shape the future of the world. Those who have Saturn in Capricorn (Saturn return) in their natal charts will be experiencing Saturn’s energy as their lives get transformed to new settings due to a drastic change (mostly) at material and psychological levels. In my opinion, despite a painful period of frustration due to unexpected drastic changes in life, it’s going to be an exciting period for those who have dominant Saturn in their birth chart and have Pisces, Aries, Leo, and Scorpio as their natal ninefold (Navamansha) ascendant.
Furthermore, the Saturn’s return to the sidereal Capricorn on July 14, joining Pluto will certainly not let up the destructive and fearful period, war like atmosphere, effect of the climate changes, future uncertainties, senseless killings and chaotic situations all around the world, especially in the United States.
Is Russian-Ukraine war and senseless killings… going away?
Like in August, during September the momentum of the war between Russia and Ukraine will continue with unprecedented casualties on both sides. It’s very likely that US involvement in this war become more prominent due to the Uranus-Saturn square (Sept 15 – Oct 23). Until Saturn completely returns to Aquarius (April 2023), the Ukraine war is likely to continue its course.
Neptune’s temporary return to the Sidereal Aquarius (Sept 17 – Feb 16)
As the Neptune returns to the sidereal Aquarius around September 17, we are likely see a temporary but a sudden shift in the collective consciousness. This shift is likely to prove to be a confusing one. While the Pisces is a perfect sign for spiritual Neptune, the next best sign for Neptune is the humanitarian air sign Aquarius. Pisces Neptune is that of heart while the Aquarius Neptune operates from mind. Therefore, for the next six months, a departure of spiritual Neptune from Pisces to the humanity friendly Aquarius is also positive for Neptune.
Aquarius being an air and fixed sign ruled by Saturn, some of its significant characteristics are: intelligent, mentally powerful, artistic, talented, patient, persistent, strong will, humane, musical, open-minded, impersonal, intuitive, introvert, and ascetic. These qualities complement reasonably well with qualities of Neptune that include: spiritual, intuitive, divine, psychic, magical, highly emotional, moody, clairvoyant, inspiration, imaginative, compassionate and mystical.
Aquarius, being the sign for academics, scientists, musicians, paranormal people, and philosophers, these respective fields will go through a significant transformation to reflect the new norms of morality and ethics, advances in science and technology keeping in line with steady progress in longevity, and creation of arts and music that accompanies our spiritual progress.
Global Insights
The important challenging possibilities for August include:
Aug 29 – Sept 4: A new wave of renewed violence in Ukraine, Israel, and Palestinian region, as well as a possible outbreak of terrorism somewhere around the world during these days.
Sept 11-24: An outbreak of violence or terrorist activities in Middle-East. Also, possibilities of natural as well as man-made calamities cannot be ruled out during this period. Tension between Israelis and Palestinians will remain unabated. Some of the east-European countries, Russia, Ukraine and China as well may experience political and social turmoil.
Sept 15 – Oct 23: Social or political turmoil in USA, Russia and/or China. More importantly friction between Russia and the United States is likely to spike over Ukraine war during this period. Also, the friction between China and USA will remain unabated.
The important auspicious possibilities for September include:
Sept 23-28: The religious leaders who are willing to be open-minded, ready to align with the needs of humanity and act on new and fresh ideas are the ones that going to transform our religious world to a new level. Those that are rigid and dogmatic are going to face serious challenges and fade away with time.
The countries that are more likely to be affected during this month are: United States, Russia, Ukraine, China, Europe, and the Middle Eastern countries, especially Israel and Palestine region.
Planetary Energies for Individuals
Uranus-Saturn Square (Sept 15 – Oct 23)
Saturn-Uranus square can be unfavorable for you if you have such a square or opposition in your birth chart. In addition, if the planet Uranus or Saturn is active via your Gochar (transit) chart, then you might want to consider taking extra precautions in the areas which are affected by these planets as shown in your natal chart. You should avoid taking any kind of risk at any cost during this period. Such square or opposition can make things so difficult for you that most likely you are not going to forget them in your entire life. Staying low key is certainly the way to go. Avoid any new ventures and postpone the matters that you want to begin till this period is passed.
Neptune-Jupiter ninefold square (Sept 23-28)
Both Jupiter and Neptune are considered auspicious planets. While Jupiter deals with outward and with material things Neptune’s energy is activated in a very abstract and subtle way. If you have such square in your birth chart, and if you have any one of these two planets active via your Gochar (transit) chart then you are certainly going to have a potential for transformation (irreversible change) in your beliefs and moral values that you have been attached to. It’s time for marching ahead with a quantum step in the process of self-discovery (or evolution). Embrace this period with total openness and vulnerability. It’s the time of rejuvenation with a positive force in your life. Enjoy!
Jagdish Maheshri
Professional Vedic Astrologer
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