"My existence is caught up and inextricably bound up with yours . . . A solitary human being is a contradiction in terms."

— Desmond Tutu

As we continue the review process of the retrograde Mercury in Libra — the sign of balance and justice — we begin to face the contradictions of our independent, individual positions, attitudes, and opinions. Although the course we are on calls for thoughtful consideration in collaboration with helpful allies, Wednesday's Libra New Moon (4:05 AM PDT 13° Libra) seems to encourage impulsiveness, sharp tongues, and independent, self-righteous pronouncements. This Libra New Moon is conjunct Mars and quincunx Uranus. The Libra desire for balance — consideration, compromise and collaboration — is challenged by the [...]

"As we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action."

— AA Big Book

Monday's Pisces Full Moon (4:54 PM PDT 28° Pisces/Virgo) marks the culmination of the September 6th Virgo New Moon, shining additional light on our understanding of our heritage, history, and our predecessors. The sense of imperative that usually accompanies a Full Moon seems to be missing or is at least somewhat muted. Rather, our perspectives seem to fragment. New perspectives raise new questions and there is increasing uncertainty or at least some awareness that further investigation is required. The Sun joins Mercury and Mars in Libra mid-week, marking the Autumnal Equinox and focusing our efforts on [...]

"Guided by my heritage of a love of beauty and a respect for strength - in search of my mother's garden, I found my own."

— Alice Walker

This Monday's Virgo New Moon (5:51 PM PDT 14° Virgo) brings themes of heritage and legacy. Since Mercury enters retrograde territory at the point of this New Moon, there is a definite emphasis on looking back to better understand where we have come from — our heritage and the work of our predecessors. There is a heightened sense of responsibility that comes from recognizing and honoring those who have come before us and that responsibility may weigh especially heavy on us this week. We may also recognize the first clues about the next retrograde Mercury phase [...]