NEW MOON REPORT
September 25, 2003
by Maritha Pottenger

A Libra New Moon can be an excellent time to begin projects that involve balance, beauty, or teamwork. A relationship focus is appropriate. Seek out opportunities to bring more harmony into your life.

New Moon, 2 Libra 38, Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 8:10 PM PDT.
New Moons emphasize initiative, while Libra suggests receptivity, so the implication is finding a balance in interpersonal exchanges. This New Moon may be more significant for people born around September 23-28, December 23-27, March 21-26, or June 22-27. Any pursuits that feature art, negotiation, team-building, strengthening partnerships, or adding to the grace and beauty in your life are highly appropriate.

Mars turns direct, Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 00:53 AM PDT.
With Mars going direct, open action is favored. Be more assertive and straightforward about pursuing your desires. Adventures may present themselves. You could begin a new chapter in regard to matters of the house in your horoscope where Aries is on the cusp. This cycle lasts until October 1, 2005.

Mercury enters Libra, Monday, October 6, 2003 at 6:29 PM PDT.
With the planet of communication entering the sign of diplomacy, sweet nothings are likely to be on the docket. People can be more circumspect in their language, and may be looking for ways to please and appease others. Graceful language, singing, song-writing, playing a musical instrument or other forms of creating beauty through one's hands, eyes, or tongue are favored.

Venus enters Scorpio, Thursday, October 9, 2003 at 11:57 AM PDT.
Seductive moves are in full flower. This can be the femme fatale or Don Juan combination. Sexual drives could intensify. People may be more covert in intimate exchanges. On the downside, jealousy, manipulation and emotional blackmail are possible. On the upside, deeply moving exchanges could occur and heartfelt commitments can be made.

Full Moon 16 Aries 35, Friday, October 10, 2003 at 00:29 AM PDT.
This Full Moon accentuates the balancing act between “I” and “Thou” or between assertion and accommodation. People will be looking for that golden mean between personal desires and the needs of “the other.” This Full Moon may be extra significant for people born around October 8-12, January 5-9, April 4-9, or July 7-11.

Jupiter quincunx Neptune, Thursday, October 16, 2003 at 11:49 AM PDT.
Both idealistic planets are aspecting each other, warning that “great expectations” could lead to great disappointments, if we set our standards too high or expect a “happily ever after” ending. Tension could exist between telling the truth (Jupiter) and being compassionate to spare people's feelings (Neptune). Choose the best course in each individual situation.

Neptune turns direct, Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 6:55 PM PDT.
A new chapter is possible in regard to aesthetics, imagination, mysticism, healing, and inspirational activities. You may also begin a new cycle in matters pertaining to the house in your chart that has Pisces on the cusp. This cycle lasts until May 17, 2004.

Sun enters Scorpio, Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 1:10 PM PDT.
Now is the time to dig a little deeper. Research, investigation, occult studies, psychotherapy or any activities that involve looking beneath the surface in life are highlighted. Issues of power, possessions, and pleasures (and how to share gracefully with others) are apt to be in focus. Much perseverance and dogged determination are available.

Mercury enters Scorpio, Friday, October 24, 2003 at 4:21 AM PDT.
The mind of the detective is indicated. This combination is excellent for ferreting out secrets, sniffing out scandals, and digging up the dirt. It can do well in probing any arena and getting to the root causes. More skill at reading nonverbal cues is likely. People will use propaganda and other tools to try to manipulate through communication.

Saturn turns retrograde, Saturday, October 25, 2003 at 4:43 PM PDT.
A fresh phase is possible in regard to career, ambition, status, and responsibility. Or, relationships with an authority figure may shift. A new chapter could begin in regard to matters of the house in your horoscope that has Capricorn on the cusp. This cycle lasts until Saturn turns direct on March 7, 2004.

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