Overview
As we enter September, Earth’s speed in its orbit around the Sun continues to rise, reaching its average speed a couple of weeks after the autumn equinox—by October 9—signaling a dynamic change in the air and energy around us, marking a shift from the lethargic summer doldrums. This change is likely to be reflected in our daily activities, bringing increased vigor.
September continues to be influenced by the retrograde motions of Pluto, Neptune, and Saturn. However, due to their increased retrograde speeds, the previously slow pace of activities will give way to more dynamic surroundings. This shift will certainly be felt in the U.S. political landscape, particularly in the context of the presidential election.
One of the most important, auspicious, and spiritual planetary combinations for this month, and the next several months, is the mutual aspects among Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. With Uranus in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn forming an auspicious sextile (within three degrees) to Neptune in Pisces, and Uranus creating a spiritual trine (within three degrees) with Pluto, a positive spiritual energy will emerge. Despite collective and personal material challenges, this energy will likely foster a deeper sense of joy in living together and caring for each other. Additionally, since all three planets are in sidereal feminine signs, female energy and dominance will become increasingly prominent in various fields in the coming months, if not years.
According to 2024 astrological predictions, Uranus’s ingress into sidereal Taurus on May 31 has marked a turbulent phase for the U.S. political landscape. Recent events, such as rising concerns about President Biden’s ability to govern effectively, his withdrawal from the presidential race, the failed assassination attempt on former President Trump, and the rapid rise of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominee, clearly reflect Uranus’s energies of change, surprise, violence, independence, ambition, impulsivity, and unpredictability. This period of unpredictability will continue throughout the year.
On September 1, Uranus turns retrograde in sidereal Taurus. Known as the planet of sudden and unpredictable change, Uranus is likely to bring temporary, sudden shifts in the financial and political arenas, particularly in the U.S. The retrograde motion of Neptune continues to signal a prolonged and grinding phase in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, with ongoing twists, turns, deception, and confusion.
In summary, September is poised to be a month of both spiritual awakening and significant challenges, shaped by planetary retrograde motions and shifts in political and financial landscapes.
Uranus in Taurus: Change, Challenge, and Female Leadership
After entering sidereal Taurus on May 31, Uranus remains in Taurus until December 16, 2024. However, with its retrograde motion, Uranus returns to sidereal Aries. Then, after transiting through Aries until March 16, 2025, Uranus will reenter Taurus and stay there for the next seven years or so.
Uranus, being the planet of sudden and uninvited change, will undoubtedly impact matters related to Taurus in a significant way. Taurus, being an earth and fixed sign, will reflect the energy of Uranus—extremely independent, ambitious, energetic, impulsive, and capricious—resulting in drastic changes in the material world (banking, stock markets, financial institutions, the U.S. Federal Reserve, and reserve banks worldwide) over the next seven years. World financial markets are likely to be extremely volatile, possibly dipping into a short-term but severe depression. However, the good news is that this severity may not manifest until May 2025, as it will be offset by Jupiter’s materially favorable transit through Taurus.
Business leaders, the wealthy, real estate magnates, and influential figures in the entertainment industry will feel the impact of Uranus’s transit most significantly. This period will witness innovations and breakthroughs in science and technology, driving rapid advancements and discoveries. A new wave of spiritually inclined leaders in politics and corporations will emerge, integrating compassion and human values into their approach.
In the scientific and technological world, expect many positive changes as emerging new ideas lead to innovations and discoveries. Scientific and technological growth will continue to rise at a phenomenal rate. A new wave of spiritually inclined world political and corporate leaders, with their human and compassionate perspectives, will certainly transform our world over the next 6-7 years into a new world that balances material and spiritual realms.
The challenging aspect of Uranus’s transit in Taurus is the painful transformation of the material world. The material norms we are accustomed to will likely be altered and transformed into a new set of norms that reflect our spiritual growth and human evolution, in line with energies of Capricorn Pluto and Piscean Neptune as outlined in past annual predictions.
Other manifestations of Uranus’s transit in the earth sign Taurus include economic wars, cyber wars, currency manipulation, economic persecution, agricultural conflicts, real estate meltdowns, and intolerable and tragic situations for those who are economically deprived. Additionally, natural calamities such as wildfires, abnormal weather patterns, significant earthquakes, and extreme summer and winter months will continue to occur more frequently.
Another important aspect of Uranus’s transit in Taurus is the increasing prominence of female leadership. Taurus, being a feminine sign, will see more women replacing their male counterparts in leadership positions in both the political and financial worlds.
The timing of Uranus’s transit coincides with the next U.S. presidential election, potentially leading to the election of a female president. However, the brief return of Uranus to Aries from December 16, 2024, to March 16, 2025, may introduce political chaos and instability, delaying the inauguration process and potentially impacting the outcome.
For those with a reasonably well-placed Uranus in their birth charts, particularly those with Pisces, Sagittarius, Leo, or Cancer as a ninefold (Navamansa) ascendant, this period is likely to be very positive, especially during times when Uranus is active in their transit charts.
Jupiter Ingress into Sidereal Taurus: A Year of Material Expansion!
On April 30, 2024, Jupiter concluded its transit through sidereal Aries and transitioned into the subsequent zodiac sign, Taurus. Typically occurring approximately once a year, Jupiter’s shift from one zodiac sign to another marks a significant astrological event. Taurus, being a fixed earth sign governed by Venus, signifies stability and material abundance. Jupiter’s presence in Taurus has the propensity to amplify material prosperity, particularly for individuals with well-positioned and interconnected Venus and Jupiter placements in their birth charts. It’s essential to consider the interplay of all planetary influences in an individual’s chart to comprehensively assess the overall interpretation.
At a collective level, Jupiter’s ingress into Taurus heralds a period where the influence of entrepreneurs and financial institutions, such as banks and brokerage houses, will significantly shape the trajectory of global economic and societal evolution. This influence extends beyond mere material expansion, fostering philosophical and spiritual discourse that underpins societal progress. Overall, the transit of Jupiter in Taurus bodes well for global economic growth and prosperity, indicating positive shifts on the horizon.
On an individual level, those with prominent Jupiter placements in their birth charts, particularly if Taurus, Aries, Capricorn, Scorpio, Virgo, or Cancer feature prominently as their natal ninefold (Navamansa) ascendant signs, are likely to experience a highly auspicious twelve-month period commencing May 1. This period holds promise for significant personal growth, material gain, and overall well-being, aligning with the favorable astrological energies associated with Jupiter’s transit in Taurus.
Global Insights…
The important challenging possibilities for September include:
Sept 2-4: A possible outbreak of an undesirable happening and greater possibility of both natural and man-made calamities. The countries that are most likely to be affected during these three days would be Russia, China and Middle-East region.
Sept 3-5: A sudden outbreak of violence in Middle East and Ukraine-Russia regions, and possibilities of both natural and man-made calamities all around the world.
Sept 6-11: Significant changes in religious, academic and to some extent in social fields. Initial reaction to the change might appear to be a bit confusing and perhaps chaotic, but a majority of us are going to embrace this new wave of change.
Sept 8-24: Violence and possible terrorism especially in the United States. In addition, Terrorist activities are likely to occur in the volatile region of the Middle-East (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Israel and Palestine region).
Sept 13-20: Noticeable challenges world religions likely to face with earthshaking ideas that they must attend to. The religious leaders, who are willing to be open minded and ready to listen and act on new and fresh ideas are the ones that going to be responsible to transform our religious world to a new level. Others are going to fade away with time.
Sept 15-18: Natural and man-made calamities causing destruction and loss of lives during these days.
Sept 26 – Oct 1: Difficulties religions around the world might deal with in carrying out their routine activities. More controversies are likely to occur to test traditional moral values, and in general, religious authorities will have difficulty in having people keep their faith.
The important auspicious possibilities for September include:
July 28 – Sept 4: Potentially carries positive implications for bringing terrorism under control, even dismantling major terrorist cells through covert operations. Furthermore, this alignment bodes well for Russia and to a lesser extent for China. Expect positive breakthroughs in the fields of medicine, high technology, and biotechnology on the technological front.
Aug 24 – Sept 4: Likelihood of a better period for the European and Russian economies. Progress in technical fields, including new innovations and discoveries, is expected. Additionally, there may be opportunities for religious reconciliation during this time.
Sept 11-25: Potentially a favorable period for Russia and China. In addition, most of the technological areas, especially in medical field, are likely to make significant progress via inventions and discoveries. Spiritual and religious activities are likely to impart positive energy, creating a very healthy atmosphere around us.
Sept 24 – Oct 7: A good period for economy around the world. This period is also good for progress in technical fields (new innovations and discoveries) and religious reconciliation.
The countries that are more likely to be affected during this month are: the United States, Ukraine, Russia, China, and Middle-East–especially Iran, Iraq and the Palestinian-Israel region.
Planetary Energies for Individuals
Neptune-Saturn ninefold trine (Sept 11-25)
If you have a well-placed Neptune in your birth chart and is in trine with Saturn, and if any of these planets (Neptune or Saturn) active through the Gochar (transit) chart, then you are likely to experience a very positive period in the areas signified by the houses these planets occupy in your birth chart. Strong intuitive power, very positive environment and in general, feeling great about yourself and everything around you are some of the symptoms that you are likely to enjoy.
Mars-Rahu and Mars-Ketu Squares (Sept 15-18)
During these few days, Mars makes square to each of the lunar nodes. Typically, these squares are very unfavorable. If you have such a square in your birth chart and if any one of these planets is currently active through the Gochar (transit) chart, then you need be careful. The best thing to do is to lay low key, not make any new commitment, and avoid taking any sort of risk.
Jagdish Maheshri
Professional Vedic Astrologer
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