Most of the energetic patterns in the world this month fall towards the latter part, although calmness and some wisdom can be seen on 9/11 (Saturn sextile Sun), and a beneficial alignment for investment on 9/15 (Venus trine Pluto). On the 21^st, economies show general improvement (Saturn sextile Venus), while on the 22^nd there is less desire for war (or war seems inadequate) (Neptune square Mars), yet ever-greater need to transform governments, corporations, and entrepreneurial systems (Pluto station direct in Capricorn). From the 25^th-26^th, more options open up, especially in technology and invention (Uranus trine Jupiter).

In the U.S., people are predisposed to turn to faith and inspiration all month (Neptune trine Jupiter), and the nation gets tougher without losing its core values, noticeable especially on the 22^nd (Pluto station direct sextile U.S. progressed Sun, sextile U.S. progressed Moon). On 9/6, relationships with allies improve (U.S.progressed Moon semi-sextile U.S. Ascendant). Throughout the month, business perks up and there is more money available for loans (Jupiter in Leo U.S. H8, sextile U.S. Saturn). During the last week, much tension reaches a breaking point (Uranus opposite U.S. Saturn). The 24^th sees a fresh start for peace talks and cooperation, with the U.S. being the mediator (New Moon in Libra conjunct U.S. Midheaven exact). Much anger and aggression is let loose on the 28^th (Mars square U.S. Sun). Looking ahead to early October, conditions favor new goals, and improvements for health insurance (Obamacare) and the stock market (U.S. progressed Moon trine U.S. Sun).

President Obama is in the final leg of a long period of unpopularity, lasting until mid-month (Saturn square his Ascendant). During the first week, he finds it difficult to express his feelings (Neptune opposite his Pluto). From the 11^th-15^th, narcissistic habit patterns can surface (Jupiter square his progressed Moon). September 12^th is a particularly chancy date full of disappointment, plagued by low energy or poor health (his progressed Moon square his Sun), and subject to outbursts of willful aggression or explosive anger - there is even a danger of gunshot! (Mars conjunct his Midheaven, square his progressed Uranus); however, on that very same date, his "guardian angels" protect him and bring him a measure of success (Jupiter conjunct his Sun). On the 23^rd, he can once again be charming and diplomatic, and work to regain popularity (Venus conjunct his progressed Descendant). He will see a new beginning regarding financing on the 24^th (New Moon in Libra conjunct his progressed Sun in H8).

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Since there is no time like the present - such an old axiom - there is in truth no past and no future. To dwell on these is to not be present. To not be present is to lose or forsake the current fragment or moment in which choice can be made and the life path furthered. To dwell elsewhere than in the moment is called day-dreaming. It can also negatively be seen as habitual looping through old drama. The actions that were taken in the moment that are now remembered as the past are learning devices. If the actions did not produce right intentions, adjustments can from now on be made. If the actions produced desired results, there is no time like the present to enjoy satisfaction and to conjure up the next action.

Life is such a series. This series provides the narrative as though momentary chunks of time were stacked up like old movies, and when replayed with continuity, show motion, growth, development.

Thoughts of the future - that is to say, actions to come, or results expected - can be brought into the moment as intentions, as visualizations, as heart's desires. Life is a series of actions in each moment, each moment being comprised of the results of previous learning. There will be moments where no action is the choice. But if there is always inaction, then there is paralysis, which can lead to despair.

Choice is always available, and action does not mean always in a physical sense but sometimes as a decision. Moving forward is growth. Growth has options - we say, doorways. Sometimes multiple doorways; sometimes just one or two. When there is no time like the present, it is always best to choose growth. Then the life is fruitful, at least in terms of learning. And when the life's time runs out, what remains is the sense of satisfaction. Job well done! If there has been inaction based on fear, at that time when time ends, there will be dissatisfaction (also named remorse and regret). It is desirable to be in the moment, and yet keep moving forward, for it is your thoughts that control and move. And when you are in the moment (in the now, in the present) all there is, is thought.

Take your thoughts and run with them. Run ever forward.