Major Astrology Events in September 2009
Moon, Earth, and Venus align within 36 minutes of arc on September 1, 2009; Mars sesquiquadrates Jupiter on September 2, 2009; Mercury squares Mars on September 3, 2009.
This is an excellent time for discussing crucial legal or administrative matters with your advisers. If conventional administrative procedures have failed to elicit the required levels of efficiency in your organization, maybe it is time to look for more effective alternatives. This is an auspicious period to begin cross-training routines to improve physical efficiency and functional strength of athletes and martial artists. Be very cautious in all business ventures during this period. Undertake feasibility studies and commit yourself to new projects only if you are sure that they can weather the current uncertain days and do well in the future. It is better to error on the side of caution now!
Venus sesquiquadrates Uranus on September 5, 2009
Quick buying and selling of stocks for instant profit is possible today provided you are an expert in judging the market momentum and in judging which way the tide will turn. If you are someone who has burnt fingers more often or someone who is under tricky directional influences, it is best to stay on cash and wait on the side-lines waiting for the volatility to settle down before taking the plunge. An unconventional approach to financial matters is called for during the day.
Mercury turns retrograde on September 7, 2009 in the 13th degree of Virgo.
This degree is symbolized as “ A broad tract of open fields under the moon’s rays; a river winds its way through them.”This is a degree of harmony. If you have been experiencing unnecessary strife and disharmony in any sector of your life, this is a period when you can take efforts to restore peace and seek reconciliation with disgruntled elements in your viscinity. However, please note that a retrograde Mercury indicates changeable influences and so periods when Mercury is retrograde are not best for signing long-term contracts.
A child born during this period will be blessed with a very romantic and imaginative nature, and may excel in fine arts, painting, poetry, etc. Fortune will generally follow this native everywhere this person goes. Such a person will have the rare quality of bringing peace, harmony, and good luck wherever he is.
Saturn enters sidereal virgo on September 9, 2009.
Saturn enters sidereal Virgo (Kanya rashi) on September 9, 2009 and will be in this rashi for the next 2-1/2 years. This transit is auspicious for those born with Moon in the following signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Aries. Those born with Moon in Taurus, Pisces, and Capricorn will enjoy mixed results.
Effects for other Moon signs that come under Chota Dhaiya and Bada Dhaiya influences….Chota Dhaiya (small panoti) Moon sign of Gemini - Mithuna:(2.5 years) Saturn assumes the element of Base gold for those with Moon sign in Gemini. The results are possible opposition and obstacles in family, frequent ailments, increase in expenditure, and possibility of unnecessary hassles in all activities. This is technically called “ardhaashtama shani” in vedic astrology.
Moon sign of Aquarius - Kumbha rashi: (2.5 years) Saturn assumes the element of Base Copper for this Moon sign. There will be financial benefit, marriage, and kids, happiness. Auspicious events that have hitherto been delayed will materialize during this 2-1/2 year time window. Actually this is called “ashtama shani influence” which is traditionally feared. But, luckily this time, due to the favourable disposition of the elemental quality of Saturn at the time of transit, there will be some good effects for those born in Moon sign Aquarius (You may even see many websites ascribing inauspicious results to this transit for your Moon sign; don’t be afraid of that. We have strong technical reasons to say that good events can happen to you this time). Nevertheless, those born with Moon in sidereal Aquarius should avoid taking unnecessary risks. As long as these natives play it by the rule book, they will do fine under this Saturn transit influence.
Bada Dhaiya (Sade sati): Moon sign of Leo - Simha Rashi 3rd stage of sade sati -- on the feet: Saturn assumes the status of Base silver. The effects will be good luck in business, possibility of job progress, improvement in financial situation or at least identification of new ways to handle financial troubles, acquisition of new assets, auspicious events in the family, and in general the influence will be positive.
Moon sign of Virgo - Kanya Rashi 2nd stage of sade sati -- on the chest: Saturn assumes the element of Base iron. There could be heath troubles – especially blood-related ailments, blood-pressure problems, ill-health to spouse, unforeseen losses, increase in expenditure, unnecessary arguments with close family members, etc. Those with Moon sign of Virgo have a tough transit influence over the next 2-1/2 years.
Moon sign of Libra - Tula Rashi 1st stage of sade sati -- on the head: Saturn assumes the element of Base copper. There will be financial benefit, marriage, possibility of positive developments regarding progenic matters (like conception of child for couples who have been undergoing treatment, or general good luck for children for those who already have children), and general happiness.
Remedy for shani troubles:
Those born with Moon signs that come under tough transit of Saturn can do the following remedies to reduce the impact of malefic effects:
- Worship of Lord Hanumaan on Saturdays and Thursdays.
- Donating old clothes or iron utensils (stainless utensils) to old-age homes/ hospitals.
- Lighting til-lamp (lighting lamp with a cloth bundle of sesame seeds dipped in sesame oil) on Saturdays.
- Patience and thoroughness in all activities will effectively offset all the malefic influences of Saturn. Saturn does not trouble people who are straight-forward, patient, and systematic.
Venus opposes Jupiter on September 11, 2009
This could be a period when major financial decisions (including government policies) are on the offing. There could be a concerted effort to handle the current recessionary influences on the part of different international agencies to alleviate the sufferings of the people. Rely on your gut feeling and intuitive urges while taking business decisions; this is an ideal time for launching new publicity campaigns to draw clientele and to boost the corporate image of your organization. There could be important breakthroughs in medicine/ pharmaceutical field around this period.
Saturn opposes Uranus on September 15, 2009; Venus opposes Neptune on September 16; Sun opposes Uranus on September 17, 2009; Mercury squares Pluto on September 17, 2009.
Be conservative in your planning process but be dynamic and dashing in implementation of those plans; this judicious mix of caution and adventurism will spell success during this period. Think out of the box, and be willing to try out unconventional methods to overcome the current depressive influences. Be resourceful and innovative while launching new schemes or products so that they can beat the negative sentiments and appeal to the market forces
Venus trines Pluto on September 21, 2009; Mercury conjuncts Saturn on September 22, 2009
Intuitive dreams or sudden psychic flashes can provide refreshing insights regarding the best way to tackle your current issues. This is the day to turn the charm on in your dealings with others; even the toughest persons can be won over to your side by judicious mix of logical arguments and calculated doses of flattery. However, be cautious in all business activities, and leave no room for unnecessary sentiments while taking crucial professional decisions during this period.
Mercury turns direct on September 29, 2009 in the 28th degree of sidereal sign Leo.
This degree is symbolized as “Two hands linked in a close grip of friendship.” (Vide: La Volasfera)
This is a degree of sustainment. This is a period which is favourable for laying foundation for mutually beneficial friendships/ associations, taking efforts for intellectual improvement, initiating social-welfare schemes, and for initiating dialogues to resolve conflict.
A child born under this influence will grow up to be a very amiable and social person, filled with concord and goodwill towards his fellows. The person will be blessed with a rich, unselfish nature and will be capable of those little greatnesses and courtesies that make a man beloved, if not remarkable. The person will be essentially constructive, harmonizing, and humane in attitude. Birth of such a child in the family is usually accompanied by resolution of long-standing conflicts in the family, reunions, or reconciliation with estranged relatives.
Article by Pandit R. DAKSHINAMOORTHI