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September 12-18, 2011

From astrologers & shamanic healers
Benjamin Bernstein & Spiritsong

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Greetings!  

Welcome to the September 12 edition of the It's All Good Astrology News. This week we have the coming week's most important celestial energies, as well as reminders about: 
  • Two weekly shamanic groups I'm leading every Tuesday and Wednesday,  
  • The all-day "Become Your Own Shaman" workshop Sat., Oct. 15 in Asheville,
  • Extension of the OPA retreat $100 discount thru Sept. 18 (final week!), 
  • And more!

Enjoy the issue, and thanks as always for subscribing!

May the stars light your way,

 

Benjamin 

Mark Your Calendar...
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Tuesdays, 3-4:30 pm: "Ask & Receive" Guided Invocations Group. Participate by phone or in person!

Wednesdays, 11 am - 12:30 pm: Group Shamanic Healing by Benjamin. Asheville, NC; in-person only.

Sat., Oct. 15, 10 am - 5 pm: Benjamin's "Become Your Own Shaman" Workshop in Asheville.

Nov. 3-6: OPA Astrology Retreat in Myrtle Beach, SC. Check out Benjamin's Shamanic Astrology Track!

 
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Celestial Forecast for Sept. 12-18 
Green Zodiac  
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 here.  

  

9/12, 9:46 pm - 9/13, 2:51 am (Aries)
9/15, 1:11 pm - 3:26 pm (Taurus)
9/18, 3:09 am - 4:08 am (Gemini)

9/12 (Mon). If an important truth needs to be communicated, it can be done so precisely and in a spirit of service with Virgoan Mercury trine Pluto.
        September's Full Moon shines forth today at 5:27 AM (19°17' Pisces). Take note of how you're doing with your spiritual union practices, divinely inspired creativity, and light flow to others. Any issues with Pisces' dark side manifestations, such as substance abuse or excessive escapism? Make adjustments as needed.
        This lunation's tightest aspect is a square to the Nodes of the Moon. This makes it a good time to examine whether your creativity and spirituality - and life in general - are serving your life purpose. The Moon's opposition to Venus supports reflection on relationships, creativity and financial matters.
        This Full Moon's Sabian Symbol is, "A table set for an evening meal." This image has all the dishes, glasses and cutlery in place. With all the food still offstage, it would seem to speak of preparing for, and expecting, bountiful abundance.
        The universe tends to show up according to our expectations. Are your dominant thoughts and visualizations focused on lack or prosperity?

9/13 (Tue). A flowing Grand Trine (an equilateral triangle), active 9/11-15, peaks today. Consisting of Pluto (wealth and power), Jupiter (luck and expansion) and Mercury (mental activity and commerce), it occurs in the accomplishment-oriented earth signs. So this is a great time to be focusing on business opportunities! Learning and communication of all kinds are also empowered.

9/14 (Wed). As Venus quincunxes Neptune, tune into your intuitive guidance to see what adjustments would help your relationships, creativity and/or finances. Focused effort toward divine union and connecting with the divine in others can also be fruitful.
        Venus is also in Libra, one of the signs she rules, today thru 10/8. This puts an energetic spotlight on relationships and creativity!
        Today's Mercury-Jupiter trine is part of the 9/13 Grand Trine interpretation.

9/15 (Thu). A configuration called a Yod, or "Finger of God," is active 9/13-15 and peaks today. (There's a sextile between Mars and Venus, and both planets make quincunxes toNeptune.) Making whatever adjustments deepen your relationship with Source is an excellent way to use this. Divinely inspired creativity, sacred sexual practices, and consciously relating to the divinity within others are also supported.

9/15-30. Fasten your seat belts: the entire second half of September is a whirlwind of broad-spectrum intensity! The Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars are making numerous aspects to the sky's most powerful planets: Saturn, Chiron, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. And the vast majority of the connections being made are challenging.
        In plain English: vitality, sense of self, learning, communication, relationships, finances, creativity, assertiveness and sexuality are all being tested during this period. Foundations will be checked for solidity and durability. Old wounds that are ripe for healing will be stimulated. Paradigm shifts will be called for, illusions will be shattered, and that which no longer serves you will be called on to change for the better or vamoose.
        For those who embrace growth, transformation and evolution, the second half of September is a golden opportunity! To make the best of it, welcome the intensity with open arms, seek mentoring and healing as needed, follow your intuitive flashes, continuously solicit Spirit's inner guidance, and proactively eliminate from your life all that doesn't serve the highest need of all concerned.
        Other than that, not much going on. ;-)
        Particulars to follow.

9/16 (Fri). A Venus-Chiron quincunx is an excellent time to watch for your unhealed psychological wounds being triggered by others. (Try this simple invocation to rapidly heal them!) Used mindfully, this aspect can also be useful for healing and mentoring work, as well as fine-tuning creative projects.
        Pluto turns direct today at 5° Capricorn, a powerful time to initiate transformation and release what no longer serves you. Anything in your natal chart between 2° in 8° in cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) will get an extra-strong dose of this energy, since planets are most powerful when changing directions.

9/17 (Sat). Watch for any fanatical tendencies within yourself, which can be stimulated by a Mars-Neptune quincunx. On the high side, any activities which combine spiritual energy and physical activity, such as tantric sex, tai chi, chi gung, yoga and ecstatic dance, are supported. And be sure to take action (Mars) when you receive intuitive guidance (Neptune)!
        What paradigm shifts can you bring into your relationships, creativity and finance as Venus opposes Uranus? Give highest priority to the ones that just pop in as intuitive flashes!

9/18 (Sun). How can you bring more wealth and empowerment to your relationships, creativity and finances as Venus squares Pluto? The first step might be to release everything that no longer serves you, and bring transformation into those areas that are still a mixed bag.
        Mars is in Leo today through 11/10, empowering initiation and a positive warrior spirit in the areas of creative expression, leadership and just having fun.
        Two aspect patterns peak today. The most intense is a T-square, active 9/14-21. (Venus is opposing Uranus, and both planets are squaring Pluto.) Yesterday's entry on Venus opposing Uranus and today's on Venus squaring Pluto give you the idea: the doors are open for revolutionary transformation in relationships, creativity and finance!
        Today's other peaking aspect pattern is something completely different: a Quintile Yod, active 9/16-19. (Jupiter quintiles Neptune, and both planets biquintile Venus.) Artists of all stripes can reap inspiration from this magical aspect pattern!  


 Click here for the September forecast.         


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
Astrologers & Shamanic Healers

It's All Good Astrology

828-338-9852 / 800-461-3569 (Benjamin) or
828-777-6688 (Spiritsong)
www.ItsAllGoodAstrology.com
benjamin@ItsAllGoodAstrology.com
mary@SpiritsongOasis.com

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Two weekly shamanic groups led by Benjamin

Every Tuesday and Wednesday, Benjamin hosts two weekly shamanic groups. Admission is by love offering.

 

"Ask & Receive" Guided Invocations Group
Participate in person or by phone!

  • Tuesdays, 3-4:30 pm US eastern time 
  • At Benjamin's home office, one minute from downtown Asheville 
  • Email info@BecomeYourOwnShaman.com  or call 828-338-9852 for directions
  • Or participate by conference call! 213-289-0500, code 64259 (number subject to change; verify at www.BecomeYourOwnShaman.com)  

Group Shamanic Healing 

Participate in person only

  • Wednesdays, 11 am - 12:30 pm
  • At Benjamin's home office, one minute from downtown Asheville
  • Email info@BecomeYourOwnShaman.com or call 828-338-9852 for directions
"Become Your Own Shaman" Workshop Sat., Oct. 15 in Asheville

Benjamin will lead a "Become Your Own Shaman" workshop on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 am - 5 pm. It will be held at Crystal Visions, five minutes from the Asheville airport.

Tuition is $77, or $55 if you pre-register by Sept. 30. Satisfaction guaranteed: anyone who is not pleased with the workshop will be entitled to a full refund.

The workshop will focus on simple, potent "Ask and Receive" techniques for self-healing, spiritual awakening and channeling energy to others. Large- and small-group processes will be included. Individual work between Benjamin and selected volunteers will be energetically supported by the group.

Group processes will include expanded light body awareness, conscious merging with the Higher Self, and the integration of the light body and physical body.

The guiding principle behind the "Become Your Own Shaman" work is that a person needs no special skills or training to call in divine healing and awakening. The only requirement is the ability to create a clear, simple invocation.

For more information, or to register, visit BecomeYourOwnShaman.com.  

 

On This Week's Podcast...

 

This Week in Astrology Episode 228 -- 9/12/11

Click here to listen now!

This is one of the busiest sky weeks we've ever covered! A Full Moon, FOUR aspect patterns, Pluto turning direct, five Venusian events -- the list goes on and on!

Our Live Listener Consultation with Chris, more than any ever aired on this show, reflects my true counseling style -- covering whatever's most important. Don't be surprised if you learn a few things as you listen!

Next week's show will cover the Fall Equinox, which means we'll be picking two more FREE consultation winners. To be eligible, be sure to email me your date, time and city of birth if you haven't already done so.

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