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Aries Full Moon: Ready to Take the First Step?

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Written by: Clara Corwin

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A full moon in Aries rises just days after the equinox, and the sky is asking us to pay attention. This is not a gentle lunation — it is a blazing signal flare, illuminating everything we have been too comfortable leaving in the shadows. We are being called to act, to clarify, and to meet ourselves and each other with a new kind of courageous honesty.

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Standing at the Threshold: Fall Equinox and Full Moon - September 2026

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Written by: Clara Corwin

Fall Equinox and Full Moon - September 2026

Something extraordinary is gathering in the September sky of 2026 — a Fall Equinox and a Full Harvest Moon arriving within days of each other, weaving together the twin energies of balance and illumination at a moment when the world itself seems to be holding its breath. These are not merely astronomical events; they are cosmic mirrors, reflecting back to us the choices we are making, the systems we are sustaining, and the futures we are beginning to imagine. If you have been feeling the weight of transition in your personal life, your community, or your sense of the world itself, the skies of late September 2026 are speaking directly to that feeling.

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Superficial Relationships Won't Be Enough: Venus in Scorpio, Sept. 9–Oct. 24, 2026

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Written by: Clara Corwin

Superficial Relationships Won't Be Enough: Venus in Scorpio

From September 9 to October 24, 2026, Venus moves out of the harmonious, peace-seeking waters of Libra and descends into the depths of Scorpio, and nothing in our relationships will feel quite the same. This is not a transit for surface-level connections or polite compromises. This is the cosmos calling us inward, asking us to look honestly at what we truly desire, what we have been hiding, and what needs to be transformed before we can love more fully.

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New Moon in Virgo — September 10 and 11, 2026

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Written by: Clara Corwin, InnerSelf.com

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The New Moon is birthed in Virgo on September 11 (Sept. 10 in US time zones)—a lunation that cuts through the noise and demands we get serious about what we actually want to build. This is not a dreamy, aspirational moment. The Sun and Moon sit together in the sign of discernment, precision, and getting your hands dirty with the work. Mercury crosses into Libra at the exact same moment, signaling a shift from internal sorting to clear communication about what comes next. Venus in Scorpio digs beneath surfaces and asks uncomfortable questions about what we truly value. This is a sky built for reset, inventory, and choosing what stays and what goes.

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Mercury at home in Virgo until September 10, 2026

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Written by: Clara Corwin, InnerSelf.com

Mercury at home in Virgo until September 10, 2026

Mercury left Leo and crossed into Virgo on August 25, 2026—a shift that feels smaller than it is. For the past month, the planet of language and logic has been moving through Leo's spotlight, generous with words, confident in its sweep. On the 25th, Mercury stepped into its own sign, and the tone of the conversation changed entirely. We're no longer performing; we're examining. The shift is like moving from a brightly lit stage into a library where the real work happens.

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Full Moon in Pisces Illuminates What We Have Been Refusing to See

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Written by: Clara Corwin

Full Moon in Pisces Illuminates What We Have Been Refusing to See

On August 28 at 04:18 UTC -- August 27 in some time zones -- the Full Moon rises in Pisces and casts its silver light across everything we have been avoiding. The Sun in Virgo wants answers, methods, and measurable results, while the Moon in Pisces dissolves the very categories we use to feel safe. This is a moment that asks us not to choose between knowing and feeling, but to learn how to hold both at once.

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Sun entered Virgo -- August 22, 2026

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Written by: Clara Corwin, InnerSelf.com

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The Sun moves from Leo into Virgo on August 22, 2026, and the quality of light in the world shifts. For the next month, solar energy will organize itself around detail, discernment, and the unglamorous work of making things functional. This is not the Leo Sun's expansive roar—it is the whisper of the editor, the gardener, the person who knows that excellence lives in small corrections. Mercury sits at 23° Leo, still in the sign it rules, giving your mind clarity even as the Sun's emphasis turns inward and practical. Meanwhile, the Moon at 19° Sagittarius in first quarter phase is asking you to move toward something you want, to test what matters, to take action on what you learned at the New Moon three weeks back.

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New Moon in Leo August 12, 2026

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Written by: Clara Corwin, InnerSelf.com

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The New Moon arrives in Leo August 12 at 8:36 PM UTC, and with it comes a singular moment of creative power. The Sun and Moon converge at 19-20 degrees of Leo, wiping the slate clean. This is not a gentle reset—Leo does not do gentle. Jupiter sits nearby in the same sign, amplifying everything: your voice, your vision, your willingness to take up space. Mercury in Leo means you are thinking in bold strokes. Three major planets crowded into one sign creates a density of intention that the sky has been building toward all summer.

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Mars residing in Cancer from August 12 - October 2, 2026

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Written by: Clara Corwin, InnerSelf.com

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Mars is entering Cancer on August 12 and this shift changes how you move through conflict, desire, and action for the next two months. The red planet—the ancient god of war, drive, and assertion—has been blazing through Gemini's quicksilver territory, scattering energy across conversation and ideas. Now it moves into Cancer's deep, protective waters, and suddenly your aggression has a feeling. Your ambition has a heart. The question is not whether you will fight, but what you will fight for.

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Mercury travels through Leo: August 10 - 30, 2026

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Written by: Clara Corwin, InnerSelf.com

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Mercury enters Leo on August 10, and the planet of communication, thought, and everyday language steps into the sign of performance, confidence, and bold self-expression. For the next three weeks, until Mercury leaves Leo on August 30th, the way you think and speak will shift. You will feel less interested in hedging your bets, qualifying your opinions, or disappearing into footnotes. Mercury in Leo wants to be heard. It wants clarity, generosity, and a willingness to take up space with your ideas—not from ego, but from genuine conviction.

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What Changes When Venus Leaves Virgo and Enters Libra on August 6, 2026

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Written by: Clara Corwin, InnerSelf.com

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For weeks, Venus in Virgo has refined your values, boundaries, and priorities. Now it crosses into Libra, where those hard-earned lessons become the foundation for healthier relationships, fairer exchanges, and deeper connection. This transition isn't about becoming someone new. It's about living what you've already learned.

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The Cosmic Cradle Is Here and Three Planets Are Rocking Our World

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The Cosmic Cradle Is Here and Three Planets Are Rocking Our World

A rare celestial formation is quietly reshaping the foundations of everything we know — individually, collectively, and cosmically. Three transpersonal planets, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, have arranged themselves into what astrologers call a cradle configuration, a geometric embrace that last occurred generations ago. What unfolds within this cradle is not subtle, and we are already living inside its tremors.

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New Moon in Cancer July 13, 2026

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InnerSelf Horoscope New Moon in Cancer July 13, 2026

Tomorrow, Sunday July 13th, the Moon catches up with the Sun in Cancer and disappears from our sky. This is a New Moon—the monthly reset button, the blank page, the moment when both luminaries align and the light goes out before it returns. And this particular New Moon arrives in the sign of home, family, emotion, and the roots we return to when the world feels too sharp. Mercury, the messenger, sits right beside the Sun in Cancer too, which means we're not just feeling this moment; we're being asked to speak about it, to name what's stirring beneath the surface.

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Navigating the Fog of Neptune Retrograde with Clarity and Grace

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Written by: Clara Corwin

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On July 7, 2026, Neptune stations retrograde, drawing a gossamer veil across our collective perception and inviting us to look beneath the surface of everything we thought we understood. This is not a time of chaos, but of revelation — a slow, tidal unraveling of illusion that asks us to see ourselves and our world with sober, compassionate eyes. The cosmos is offering us a rare gift: the chance to trade comfortable fog for luminous truth.

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Understanding Neptune's Life Cycles and Their Impact

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Written by: Bil Tierney

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Neptune's transits present distinct life phases that subtly influence personal growth and emotional awareness. From the idealism of young adulthood to the introspective reflections of late life, each phase offers unique challenges and opportunities for self-discovery. Understanding these cycles can enhance personal growth and spiritual development throughout life.

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Planetary Gateways: The Ancient Wisdom of Astrology

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Written by: Lisa Fazio

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Astrology can serve as a symbolic guide to planetary gateways and spiritual dimensions, bridging celestial forces with earthly experiences. Ancient and timeless wisdom meets modern exploration.

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How Scorpio Energy Helps You Overcome Hardship

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Written by: Yael Terramel Weisbach

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Scorpio’s energy is transformative, teaching us to face hardship and overcome addiction. This article explores how working with Scorpio energy can help you confront your shadows, reclaim your power, and stop running from pain. Learn how to harness this powerful astrological influence to find strength in adversity, embrace your challenges, and emerge with greater confidence and self-awareness.

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Planetary Cycles and the Four Human Development Stages

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Written by: Bruce Scofield

 STAGES IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Many organisms, including humans, undergo developmental changes before reaching adulthood, and these appear to occur in discrete stages on the physical, emotional, and mental dimensions.

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Pluto in Aquarius: Transforming Society, Empowering Progress

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Written by: Pam Younghans

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Dwarf planet Pluto left the sign of Capricorn and entered Aquarius on March 23, 2023. Pluto's sign changes are always significant, auguring a major shift and the start of a new phase in our individual and collective evolutionary process.

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Sedna and Our Emerging World

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Sedna and Our Emerging World

Sedna is the Inuit sea goddess, also known as mother or mistress of the sea and goddess of the underworld. There are many versions of her story...

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Evolutionary Astrology and the New Paradigm

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Written by: Nicolya Christi

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The information presented below demonstrates the synchronicities between powerful astrological events  and they offer an indication of what is likely to unfold in terms of the political systems and what significant related events will unfurl around the globe.

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