through Libra as of September 9. Most astrologers will see this as a positive message from the cosmos, for Jupiter is interested in justice, and Libra is the sign ruling balance and fairness. Jupiter is also considered the planet of opportunity and growth, and Libra the sign of partnering and alliances. Hence, it favors making new agreements, new treaties, especially dealing with trade (Jupiter). Coming at nearly the same time that the Saturn/Neptune square ends, would seem like the end of a frightening period and the start of a new and exciting era of rational and measured thought. Saturn and Neptune in a hard aspect can feel heavy and fearful of an uncertain future. Jupiter in Libra can seem like an invitation to a party that promises great fun, with an opportunity to meet many new and attractive people.
The change in the collective mood doesn't happen overnight, however. Even as the dark clouds of Saturn and Neptune start to part this week, we will still have to encounter Venus in a T-square with Uranus and Pluto, September 11-18. This is appropriate, given the foreboding announcements of Fed officials last week that caused such a market selloff, for Venus and Pluto have great affinity with matters of debt, taxes, interest rates, and currency values. It fits with the threat of rising interest rates, which would cause sharp price movements in currency values (stronger US Dollar, weaker precious metals and foreign currency values). But will that really happen under Mercury retrograde and less than two months before the election? I don't think so, but the threat the fear may be present during much of next week. In addition, we also find the Sun square Mars on September 13, which can indicate combativeness even war threats between nations.
Thus, as we prepare for a milder and more agreeable year ahead, it doesn't seem to start off with a great celebration. Not yet, but it is coming. We will discuss more of this in our September 24 webinar, as well as our monthly MMA Cycles Report, which comes out this week.
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