September 4 - 16
Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Speak your truth in dramatic style
Mercury, the planet of the mind, is conjunct with the all-powerful Sun in Leo from September 4th to 16th 2024.
This pair of planetary enemies begin at different points in Leo, with the Sun going from leisurely Purva Phalguni into Uttara Phalguni on September 13th, while Mercury starts in royal Magha and moves into Purva by September 14th. Mercury keeps its independent strength and remains mostly unburnt by the Sun’s rays, and together this combination creates Budhaditya Yoga which gives mental agility, intelligence, and sharp commercial instincts.
This is an excellent transit for your education and business plans, or for working in communication and media, where you have a sense of what will play to an audience. Follow your inner voice, and you can sell yourself effectively when an opportunity arises. You have a dramatic flair, with the ability to inspire others with your enthusiasm and drive, and can channel your thoughts effectively into writing and fiction.
The sign of Leo makes you stubborn and committed, but try not to become obsessed with a task, and allow yourself to take regular breaks. You have a definite ego-investment in your problem-solving skills, but let others have their say as well and remain open to suggestions. As this transit progresses, you may see a particular idea from a more personal point of view, and having someone you trust with an outside opinion helps you see things in a different light.
Persevere especially around September 8th when somebody in authority may question your ideas and need extra persuading – working harder at getting your point across makes your argument stronger in the end.
September 17 - October 17
Sun, Ketu Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Act as a mirror to the world
Sun, the planet of self and light, comes together with shadowy, self-effacing Ketu in Virgo from September 17th to October 17th, 2024.
This is a combination of very different planetary energies, where the Sun’s natural brightness and charisma find a different way of functioning. You may go from an open and confident approach into more thoughtful and introspective territory, and look more deeply into big questions. Outward success and praise are not enough, and you need soul security and to feel grounded regardless of where you are in the world.
This transit kicks off with the Lunar Eclipse of September 18th, where fulfilling a long-term ambition removes an obstacle from your path. Take it easy at this point, however, and don’t pay too much attention to a passing thought or worry that arises unexpectedly. Sun and Ketu in Virgo favour working intelligently, where you stick to a plan and save mental and physical energy.
Headless Ketu easily wanders and loses motivation otherwise, but your efforts towards meditation and self-development are rewarding, even if they are long-term projects. Donating money and effort to a cause or charity is also favoured, especially when you help others to achieve their spiritual goals. A friend or partner is drawn to your mysterious empathic qualities, and you spend time listening and offering advice.
A friend or family member may also have this otherworldly aura for you, and you have to separate your impression from what is real. The influence of philosophical Jupiter all through this transit lets you back your instincts, and October 15th sees a bright idea or supportive comment brightening your day.
September 23 - October 10
Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Shine by being smart and sharp
Mercury, the planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the light-giving Sun in Virgo from September 23rd to October 10th, 2024.
Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, so your task now is to find a way to combine their different strengths and show your versatile communication skills. Mercury its strongest place in Virgo promises book-learning, aligned with practical know-how, and finding the perfect words for every situation.
Together with the Sun, it creates Budhaditya Yoga, a combination of study, speech, and business acumen, where you find new solutions and ways to do commercial deals. You may identify closely with a novel idea or theme and have pride invested in your intelligence and problem-solving ability. Mercury and the Sun come closest together from October 1st to 3rd, a window that includes the Lunar Eclipse and may call on your diplomatic gifts.
Friends and family are in a demanding mood or have short tempers, and an unexpected response to an everyday request makes you see a situation differently. A job, problem, or relationship may disturb you to the point of obsession, and if possible, it’s best to wait a few days before giving a promise. You prefer to take your time and find a perfect elegant answer, but time is short, so prepare to think on your feet.
The expansive influence of Jupiter through this whole transit, however, gives you confidence and an optimistic spirit that an answer will arrive. A teacher or elder figure can also be of help at this point, and October 8th and 9th are good days to call on wise advice.
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