Greetings!
Welcome to the Sept. 14 edition of the It's All Good Astrology News. Thanks as always for subscribing!
In addition to information on the coming week's most important celestial energies, I'm including information about:- My "Quantum Global Shift" lecture in Hendersonville, NC this Thurs., Sept., 17,
- My encore appearance on the "Anchored in Astrology" Web Radio Show this Fri., Sept. 18, and
- My two online classes beginning next week: Beginning Astrology and Transits & Progressions.
And please remember our September birthday discounts (20% off!).
Enjoy the issue, and thanks as always for subscribing!
-- Benjamin
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"Quantum Global Shift" Lecture This Thursday in Hendersonville
Benjamin will give an updated version of
this lecture (originally presented to an SRO audience at Mystic Journeys last
January) on Thurs., Sept. 17 at 7 pm at
the Hendersonville Unitarian Church, 2021 Kanuga Rd in Hendersonville, NC.
Admission is free.
Click here for directions.
According to Benjamin, the global financial
crisis is just the warm-up act for the unprecedented period of massive paradigm
shift we have now entered. He says that the astrological energies driving this
transformation are more powerful than anything living humans have ever
experienced, and promises to explain them so that even those who have never
studied astrology can understand what's up. Benjamin will discuss current
astrological energies, the powerful multi-year transits of Pluto, Uranus and
Saturn that will be shaking up the planet thru 2020, and 2012.
All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of
The Beauty Within,
a meditative music CD Benjamin released before becoming an astrologer.
For more information, contact Benjamin at
info@ItsAllGoodAstrology.com or 828-658-9073.
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Encore Appearance for
Benjamin on "Anchored in Astrology" Web Radio Show This Fri., Sept. 18
"Anchored in Astrology" host Debra Clement enjoyed working with Benjamin during
his Sept. 4 appearance on her show -- so much so that she asked him back to
continue their conversation about the paradigm-shifting era we have now entered.
Benjamin will
return to "Anchored in Astrology" on Contact Talk Radio on
Friday, September 18 at 7 pm eastern time. He will delve deeper into his
original topic, "Quantum Global
Shift: An Astrologer Looks at 2009 thru 2012 and Beyond."
Questions from callers will be welcome at 877-230-3062.
The chatroom will also be open.
Click here to listen. (In Seattle, tune
to 106.9 FM HD Channel 3.)
You can download a free MP3 of Benjamin's Sept. 4 appearance on "Anchored In Astrology" by clicking here.
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Two Online Astrology Classes Start Sept. 21 & 22
The next session of Benjamin's Online Beginning Astrology Class runs for six weeks
on Tuesdays from 1-3 pm US
eastern time, Sept. 22 thru Oct. 27. You'll learn about modes, elements, planets, signs,
houses, aspects, aspect patterns, chart integration and more - everything you
need to start interpreting natal charts!
You get 12 hours of live,
interactive online
instruction, most of which will teach critical core concepts by
interpreting the natal chart of one or more students. Tuition is just $125 -- satisfaction guaranteed or your money back!
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The
moving planets show when someone will be experiencing critical energy
shifts that mark times of opportunity or challenge, and in what areas of life.
Learn how to interpret them in Benjamin's Online Transits & Progressions Class. It runs for six weeks on Monday nights from
Sept. 21 thru Oct. 26, 8-10 pm US eastern time.
You'll learn how to give
empowering explanations of the most important moving energies used by professional
astrologers: transits and secondary progressions.
There will be no lectures; instead, concepts will be taught by examining students' current transits and progressions.
You get 12 hours of live,
lively, interactive online
instruction for just $150 -- satisfaction guaranteed or your money back!
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In both classes, students are welcome to try the first class free! Tuition is due only if the student chooses to continue.
For more information, click here.
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Mark Your Calendar...
 Thurs., Sept. 17. Benjamin's "Quantum Global Shift" Lecture in Hendersonville, NC, 7 pm.
Fri., Sept. 18. Encore appearance by Benjamin on Anchored in Astrology web radio show, 7 pm US eastern time.
Sept. 21 thru Oct. 26. Online Transits & Progressions Class will meet on Monday nights from 8-10 pm US eastern time.
Sept. 22 thru Oct. 27.
Online Beginning Astrology Class will meet Tuesdays from 1-3 pm US
eastern time.
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Celestial Forecast for September 14-20, 2009
by Benjamin Bernstein
Whatever your sun sign, this forecast will help you choose how to best use the current astrological energies! Events are most powerful on the dates listed. However, their influence will be active for at least several days before and after. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone.
While everyone is affected by these global transits, you will be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate natal planets and other sensitive points in your birth chart.
VOID-OF-COURSE MOONS. It's best to avoid starting important new projects or making major purchases during these times. "Business as usual" is the best strategy for these periods, which occur when the Moon has made its last major Ptolemaic aspect but has not yet moved into the next sign. Learn more about working with void-of-course Moons here.
9/14, 9:58a
- 6:40p (Leo)
9/16, 12:11p
- 7:57p (Virgo)
9/18, 7:57p
- 9:27p (Libra)
9/20, 2:44p
- 9/21, 12:53a (Scorpio)
9/14 (Mon).
With Venus opposing Chiron, keep an eye out for mentors (or mentorship)
opportunities, along with opportunities to refine your relationships and
creativity.
A magical aspect pattern called a
GOLDEN YOD
is active the 9th thru the 16th and peaks today. Golden
Yods radiate the energy of magic, inspiration and easy connection to intuition
and the divine.
Technical paragraph: A Golden Yod is a narrow triangle made up of a quintile
(72°) and two biquintiles (144°). This one is more complex than most because it
involves five planets! Over the course of several days, Mars is quintiling the
Sun and Saturn, while all three of these planets make biquintiles to Neptune and
Chiron.
Since this Golden Yod includes Saturn and Neptune, it adds extra magic to the
Law of Attraction activities I suggested on 9/12.
Looked at in a different way, the presence of Chiron and Neptune at the tip of
the triangle suggests a movement toward divine union, healing and wisdom. Having
the Sun and Mars at the back end makes it personal and adds plenty of energy
into the mix, while Saturn, also on the back end (near the Sun), adds a social
planet into the mix.
So this Golden Yod is
operating on all three astrological levels -- personal, social and transpersonal
- which opens the door for you to enjoy its blessings on every level imaginable.
The more you can relax and receive its gifts - which may well come in ways you
can't imagine - the greater your benefits will be!
9/15 (Tue).
Today's Mars-Saturn quintile is part of the
Golden Yod (see 9/14). Unto itself, however, it can inspire and energize you in
whatever work needs doing, and add a healthy dose of endurance into the mix.
But
the biggest news of the day - indeed, of the entire month - is today's
SATURN-URANUS
OPPOSITION. The third in
a series of five, its energy has been with us for about a year, and has about a
year yet to go.
I
wrote an article on the five Saturn-Uranus oppositions in the November 2008
newsletter - to read it,
click here. Most of it, starting with the "Consistent Effects Throughout
History" section, remains timely.
I also
discuss this topic as part of my "Quantum Global Shift: An Astrologer Looks at
2009 thru 2012 and Beyond!" lecture, available as an MP3 with accompanying
PowerPoint
by clicking here.
This
opposition fundamentally represents the tension between old and new, tradition
and innovation. The series started with a bang: the first opposition was on US
election day, when Obama was elected. It's reaching its third crescendo at the
height of the debate over US health care reform, but will also be reflected in
innumerable other face-offs between "the way it's always been done" versus "the
way it needs to be now."
In
your own life, let your intuitive flashes guide you as to what old structures
either need an overhaul or have outlived their usefulness. If ever there was a
time to embrace paradigm shift, it's now!
A
third aspect that comes exact today is another opposition, between Venus and
Neptune. These planets are an octave apart: Venus represents
personality-based creativity and relationship, while Neptune is divinely
inspired creativity and merging into oneness with the divine. (Or blending with
the divine within another physical being, which is just another flavor of the
same thing.)
A
receptive attitude can open you to abundant creative inspiration under this
aspect. For relationships, two extremes are possible: being deluded in your
perception of someone else -- either through their deception or your own
rose-colored glasses -- or merging into profound union. How you fare under this,
or any other Neptune transit, has a lot to do with how connected you are with
your own Higher Self and intuitive guidance.
9/16 (Wed).
Financial opportunities are strong with Jupiter (abundance and good
fortune) trine Ceres (money and resources). Just be sure to perform
appropriate due diligence before proceeding!
With
Venus quincunx Uranus, some adjustment in relationship or creativity may
be timely.
Another quincunx - this one between the Sun and Neptune - could have
a dissipative effect on your vitality. But putting Neptune to positive use - via
a nice deep meditation, perhaps -- could remedy the situation.
9/17 (Thu).
It's a challenging day, with three difficult aspects occurring within seven
hours!
Two of
them happen because the Sun passes through the axis of the Saturn-Uranus
opposition (see 9/15), opposing Uranus and then conjuncting Saturn. Many
people will feel depressed and constricted, or crazy and volatile, or both! To
avoid these extremes, tune in to your intuitive flashes (Uranus) and do the
physical work (Saturn) necessary to implement them.
With
Mercury square Pluto, some people may be prone to torrents of verbal
abuse. Please consider in-depth research or considerate but honest truth-telling
as more harmonious alternatives.
Mercury also retrogrades from Libra back into Virgo. It will remain there
thru 10/9, amping up the energy of analytical rigor and service.
9/18 (Fri).
September's
NEW MOON,
at 2:44 pm (26° Virgo), is usually a great time for new starts in the areas of
health, habits, and service to others (in ways that make the best use of your
unique abilities). For maximum effectiveness, though, wait until Mercury goes
direct (9/29, 9:13 am) to start anything major!
This
New Moon lines up smack on the Saturn-Uranus opposition axis, on the
Saturn side. As if that wasn't enough, the New Moon conjuncts Mercury,
squares Pluto, quincunxes Neptune, and makes soft aspects to the Nodes of the
Moon!
In
plain English, this means that the next two weeks may be unusually challenging -
if you just operate on the personality level. However, all three "god planets" -
Uranus, Neptune and Pluto - are aspecting the Moon, albeit with hard angles.
This means that if you can overcome your ego resistance, divine forces are
waiting to throw you a lifeline of intuitive flows and flashes to guide you
through any difficulties.
This
New Moon's Sabian Symbol is, "A boy with a censer serves the priest
near the altar." I love how Dane Rudhyar's interpretation in An
Astrological Mandala takes this image beyond its Catholic trappings: "The
first stage of actual participation in the great ritual of planetary evolution."
It's a good time to ask yourself whether you're actively involved in the great
spiritual work now underway, or still sitting in the pews.
9/20
(Sun).
The Sun conjuncts Mercury, energizing communication. Since Mercury is
retrograde, you may find contemplation and introspection especially fruitful.
Venus enters Virgo thru 10/14, an excellent period for
fine-tuning relationships, putting the finishing touches on your creative
projects, and analyzing your finances.
Venus also trines Pluto, easing the way for positive relationship
transformation and energizing libidos everywhere!
Click here for the complete September forecast.
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In Closing
Thanks for taking the time to read this, . Your comments are always welcome. May the stars light your way!
Be well,
Benjamin Bernstein & Spiritsong
Holistic Astrologers
It's All Good Astrology
"Hope found here"
828-658-9073 / 800-461-3569 (Benjamin) or 828-777-6688 (Spiritsong)
www.ItsAllGoodAstrology.com
benjamin@ItsAllGoodAstrology.com; mary@SpiritsongOasis.com
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September 14-20, 2009
