Energy Patterns for September 2009 Energy Patterns for September 2009Sep 1st to the 4th -- a generally mild pattern, at least on the surface.
Sep 5th to the 9th -- a weak transition period, mostly under Pluto's rule.
Sep10th to the 22nd -- the big storm of the month kicks in!
Sep 23rd to the end of the month -- the storm continues.
An online ephemeris for the month is available.
The waveforms in September run from one extreme to another, from powerful storms to weak, disorganized transition waveforms. The month starts out quiet enough, but without much focus. Somewhere around the 10th to the 12th (the transition is not very clear), this changes over to a long storm that basically runs the rest of the month. It's worth noting how "polarized" the sky is these days. The planets are divided into two groups that stare at each other from across the sky (what astrologers call a Seesaw pattern), with mainly fast-moving, conscious planets on one side and the slower, unconscious planets on the other side. This is typical of extreme tension and imbalance in the psyche -- people are wound pretty tight. There are 4 main energy patterns this month.
Sep 1st to the 4th |
The 1st to the 4th is a mild enough waveform, hardly strong enough to merit being described as a storm. The waveform varies in strength from 340 to 446 units, low to moderate levels. The harmonics are mainly H24 and H12 -- there's an irritating mood in the air, even when things are going well enough. The areas of emphasis include 21-24 degrees (the Neptune knot planets) and 5-8 degrees of each zodiac sign. Check your own birthchart to see if these areas hit your own natal planets. There are some contacts between Mercury and Mars with Jupiter , as well as Venus hitting Uranus these days, so the Neptune knot isn't completely quiet. It's curious that all these contacts are via trioctile aspects, an aspect that brings subtle disruptions and irritations; this probably accounts for the H24 harmonic. This feels like a "muddle through" kind of time when you handle the problems as they arise. With Mercury slowing down for its retrograde cycle, the thinking mind is rather sluggish and communications may get fouled up. At least the energy levels are sane.
Sep 5th to the 9th |
The 5th to the 9th is a weak transition period that shows up as a change in harmonics. The waveform is actually about as strong as the previous period was, roughly 348 to 456 units. The harmonics are where the difference appears, namely H48, a fat H12 and some H4 -- the mood is jittery and scattered. This energy is focused at 23-24, 16-19 and 6 degrees of each sign. Other than a wide Grand Cross (Moon, Mars, Mercury, Pluto, with help from Venus) around the 6th, there's not much happening right now. This emphasis on Pluto is amplified by his coming direct station on the 11th, so the dark, brooding, transformative influence of the Dark Lord may be prominent now. Mercury is standing still and going retrograde on the 6th, so the thinking mind can be unreliable during this time.
Sep10th to the 22nd |
The 10th to the 22nd is the start of the major planetary storm this month. The waveform is much stronger now, ranging from 357 to 564 units. The harmonics include H12, H4, H48 and H24 -- generally positive and constructive, but you probably have to work hard to get good results. The peak areas are 24-26 and 15-18 degrees. The knot planets (Neptune, Chiron, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn) are active again, even though the orbs are much looser this month. At various times, almost all the faster moving planets interact with the knot. Needless to say, this is a complex combination of many planetary energies and the way we respond to these influences can be rather complex as well. We can say that life will feel very busy, rushed and demanding during this time and people will feel quite stressed out and slightly out of control. The new moon on the 18th, which accents the Saturn-Uranus opposition of the 15th, is a particularly critical time. Despite the urge to hang on to the status quo, disruptive changes may break through. Get used to thinking on your feet, relying more on intuition than logic, and be ready to move and adapt quickly. This is an exciting time, if you can ride the wave.
Sep 23rd to the end of the month |
The 23rd to the end of the month is the second part of the storm, marked once again by a subtle shift in harmonics. The intensity levels are 381 to 542 units, about the same as the first half of the storm. The harmonics are a mix of H12, H24, H48 and H6 -- generally positive, but often disorganized. The areas of emphasis are at 21-25 and 7-8 degrees. After a brief reshuffling of the planets, it seems that Mercury and Mars are the main bodies contacting the knot planets. This is a strong influence to say and do the right things if you want the situation to work out properly. Despite the fact that the end of the month has few aspects to mention, the waveform seems to be gaining strength as we head into October. Life should get easier after Mercury stands still on the 29th and starts moving again -- time to take your brain out of mothballs and start thinking again. This waveform is still going strong as we head into October...