The Sun is now directly aligned with Saturn, with both of them in opposition to Neptune. This may lead to a better balance of emotions with powerful self discipline, together with cool and calculating behaviour. This will foster a more responsible and realistic attitude, with caution and reserve. However it can also result in depressive, or introspective moods, with pessimism, doubts, and insecurity, along with petty worries and concerns. Similarly there may be a deep sense of personal limitation or inhibition with a self conscious, timid, or retiring attitude.

Fortunately these emotions will be countered by the more forceful and zestful disposition engendered by the opposition between Mars and Jupiter. This can inspire enthusiasm and vigour with the ability to find great enjoyment in life. On the other hand it can also lead to more aggressive thoughts and feelings with boastful or bullying attitudes or boisterous behaviour that may be objectionable to others. In addition these traits may easily tend towards extremes with feelings of superiority or a complex set of ideals and values.

Venus is now beginning to come into opposition with Neptune, and the pair will stay aligned until the first week in October. This relatively long running alignment will have important implications for the weeks ahead with a steady background influence that will peak towards the middle of September.

Likely traits include refined and delicate feelings with sentimental or idealistic emotions, and a better sense of harmony and rhythm. However there is also the risk of self deception, or easy disillusionment, though of course these traits will be balanced or heightened by other alignments or phases of the Moon that will be happening at the time.

Alert is 7. Moon 62% illuminated.