Spiritual Horoscope for September by Aluna Michaels, M.A.

rnVirgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) – Happy birthday Virgo! Give yourself a gift by clearing out anger and disappointments from the past. Mars (empowerment) is sweeping through your subconscious, so you can heal from ways you sabotage joy. Also practice speaking clearly about your needs, so people know exactly what you want and call fulfill your desires! Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) – Put effort toward making new friends and starting new activities. As a Libra, you can focus solely on your relationship (or trying to have one), and become dependent and isolated. Sharing time with others will revitalize your partnership, since you’ll bring new energy back to it. If single, you could meet a new love through these changes! Also, maybe have a yard sale, since you have more money sitting around that you realize in unused stuff! Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) – There’s lots of career excitement as Mars heats up your work life! Keep visualizing changes and even more will manifest. Even if you’re quiet and “background-ish”, superiors are noticing your commitment and talent. You’ll also be able to heal old misunderstandings or challenges with friends or siblings. You might even have imagined issues that weren’t even there! Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) – If your spiritual life is stale, find a way to invigorate it. Try a new yoga class; read different type of life philosophy books; visit a new church; explore new ways of mediating. Once you get excited about somethng, try to stick with it for at least three months to get the deeper messages. If partnered, get him/her involved. If single, you can meet someone new who is like-minded! Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) – Powerful Pluto is moving direct in your sign, helping you intuitively find solutions and bravely take actions to heal your problems. The first step, however, is to meditate and send loving thoughts to yourself – be free from self-criticism and judgment. Also, visualize love surrounding other people you’re frustrated with, as well as visualizing light around challenging situations. When answers come, things will smoothly mend! Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) – Relationships are getting better! If single, you can start a new connection. If partnered, s/he will be eager to cooperate and make positive changes together. Like Capricorn pals, it’s vital to meditate before healing happens. Forgive everything about a situation. Clear your heart of all negative expectations based on the past. Let your mind be fresh and open. Now you can move into a new consciousness, and feel new levels of joy unhindered by history or subconscious sabotage! Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) – Being a Pisces is all about exploring spiritual possibilities. It’s crucial to find like-minded pals who are as adventurous as you. Dare to speak about your interests. Try new churches, different yoga classes, attend metaphysical lectures. Maybe start a meditation group with friends. Meditation doesn’t have to be intense or complex -- just a simple willingness to connect with your soul. Also, financial issues will heal in surprising ways! Aries (March 21 – April 19) – An exciting new relationship could be starting! Or a current connection can feel new, since you’ll resolve problems in an exciting and unusual way. Like Aquarius friends, let the past slip away and allow the present to bring a harmonious future not tainted by “issues”. Work difficulties can also resolve. Confide in a superior who you trust and they can “pull some strings” for you – and you’ll also build a deeper bond with that person. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) – Relationships will vastly improve if you meditate and see problems floating into the past. Release the anger and hurt. Ask the Universe for solutions and insights so issues do not re-occur. If you can do this process together, that’s awesome, but it will also work if you visualize alone. You might even glimpse a past life that is the root of your challenges. Then you’ll have keys to unlock the “stuck” energy! Gemini (May 21 – June 20) – Many issues of trust are healing! You’ll feel able to be closer to others, but mostly you’ll be able to trust yourself! Praise yourself for changes in how you handle emotional challenges – and also how you can now trust yourself with money! Meditate to release shame about finances, sexuality and intimacy (they’re connected astrologically!). Then you can receive all sorts of abundance when the Universe pours it on you! Cancer (June 21 – July 22) – Relationships are healing so that you feel like a powerful unit moving ahead together, rather than two forces clashing against each other. If single, you can meet someone who’s cooperative and “on your page”. At work, there can be a new colleague or a healing with current one that helps you move ahead for great success on a new project! Finances will be strong, so enjoy your prosperity! Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) – Energetic and optimistic Mars is in your sign! It’s a great time to make health changes. Implement ideas that you’re able to live with (Mars can veer toward extremes). Meditate on the most meaningful changes and why they are goals. For instance, not wanting to eat junk food because you don’t want to support big food corporations – rather than you just want to be thin. Respect your body so it can help you do the spiritual work you’re here to do!