9/3/22 ✨ Mars Shadow Period Begins
✨ Happy Saturn Day!
SUN IN VIRGO | MOON IN SAGITTARIUS
AFFIRMATION OF THE DAY: I am confident in my actions.
🪐 MAJOR TRANSITS:
♎️ MERCURY TRINE ♊️ MARS (7º - 8º) never exact
Mercury and Mars begin to dance in a trine with one another, bringing bold expression and mental energy. We can confidently share what’s on our mind now, making this an opportune transit for public speaking. With this harmonious connection in air signs, there’s a focus on relating to others through our ability to communicate. We could experience an influx of ideas or a motivation to get other peoples’ opinions during this transit as well. Our mindset benefits from positive energy and collaboration.
♊️ MARS ENTERS ITS SHADOW PERIOD (8º)
Mars enters its shadow period this Saturday. From now until October 30, the planet of action and aggression will be trekking through the same degrees of Gemini that it will eventually backtrack through during its retrograde. Pay attention to any arguments, aggression, or impulses that come up now. They could be indicators of what will be under review during the retrograde. Mercury is also in its shadow period- be especially mindful with how you’re interacting with others.
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THE MOON:
🌓 FIRST QUARTER MOON IN SAGITTARIUS ♐️
The First Quarter moon in Sagittarius invites us to launch forward. We can take expansive action now, aiming our arrow with optimism and confidence. This faithful energy helps us move forward with growth in mind. We’re more adventurous and spontaneous. Taking action that feels exciting in the moment can lead to higher understanding, greater awareness, and personal growth.
♐️ MOON OPPOSITE ♊️ MARS AND SEXTILE ♎️ MERCURY (6º - 7º) 4:00 AM PT
The moon opposes Mars first thing Saturday morning, lighting a fire under us to get up and go! We tend to be more reactive and impulsive under this aspect and the spontaneous Sagittarius energy only compounds this. Lean into the fiery energy, but don’t get too carried away. It’s easy to get burnt out. A sextile to the planet of communication helps us rationalize our actions, but quick-moving Mercury also makes us crave busyness and connection. You might find yourself filling your schedule as soon as the day begins. Again- don’t overwhelm yourself.
♐️ MOON SQUARE ♍️ SUN (11º) 11:00 AM PT
The moon and sun come into a square mid-day, marking the first quarter moon. This transit can bring anxiety and agitation, pushing us to move forward and take action. This restless energy makes us impatient. We want to see immediate results now. Instead of trying to force an outcome or overthinking about all the possibilities, release tension through movement and fun.
✨TRANSITING IN THE BACKGROUND (within a degree)
♎️ MERCURY OPPOSITE ♈️ JUPITER, ♋️ LILITH SQUARE ♈️ CHIRON, ♉️ NORTH NODE SEXTILE ♋️ LILITH
✨ TSJ’S TAKEAWAY:
This Saturn Day brings spontaneous energy! Mercury and Mars dance in a harmonious trine, creating a surge of mental energy and bold expression. Confidently share what’s on your mind. Meanwhile, Mars enters its shadow period today. Any issues that pop up over the next two months could be revisited around the end of the year. The First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius invites us to move forward with optimism. We wake up under an opposition between the moon and Mars, giving us a surge of energy, but this transit can also make us feel impulsive and reactive. A supportive connection to Mercury helps us rationalize our actions and talk things out. Just be careful not to go too hard first thing this morning. When the moon and sun square each other this afternoon, our head and our heart have conflicting interests. Instead of overanalyzing all of the potential outcomes, lean into the adventurous energy of the Sagittarius moon and give yourself permission to take the next step.
