Santa Monica Mountain Challenge

FKT is a Randonneuring, Sky Running and Fastpacking hybrid challenge aka Thrashing. Expect running, scrambling and problem solving. Funnest Known Time Wins.

Exorcize Hat

$50

I was overjoyed when I realized that exercise and exorcise were basically the same word minus a one letter difference. Also they sound basically the same when you say them outloud unless you’re super good at enunciation which nobody is. And then, even better, when I learned there was an acceptable alternative spelling with the “z” replacing the “s” in exorcize I was like, "daaaaamn r u kidding me this word just got even better because zees graphically speaking go super hard and this whole concept is, when you think about, which, dude, I’m always thinking about it, all about going hard." Some people are well adjusted and that’s super good for them. I don't know if that’s a nature thing or a nurture thing and tbh I’m not sure it matters if the net net is you’re NOT experiencing the world around you as vaguely hostile and largely inhospitable. I mean, the cognitive dissonance required just to get through lunch on any given day feels, for me, at times, insurmountable. Except, you know what, I can and do surmount it. You know why? Because it’s my civic responsibility, that’s why!!!! And because I’m curious—like, where is this thing headed, ya know. Like,I wanna see how this story ends. And also, I’m a hedonist. Like, I like feeling things and experiencing things and the world is, still, really good at providing experiences. Anyway that’s the why of it but what about the how of it. Me, personally, I need to exorcize through exercise. That’s 1000% HOW I do it. Over the years, I’ve been in so many casual conversations at parties or dinner or holiday gatherings when the topic of cycling and endurance sports comes up and I’m confronted with the presumption that endurance pursuits are about Type 1 Fun. Which, obviously I think they can be. AND DUDE, THAT’S GREAT IF THEY ARE FOR YOU. And dude, sometimes they are for me too! Yay!!!!! Buut but buuuuuuut buuutu butububuut buutub but, honestly, mostly, on the daily, for me it’s not about Type 1 Fun, it’s about thresholds, resetting, “casting out,” moving energy, zeroing out, centering, focus, pain, transformation, surging, comfort with discomfort, transcending the mundane, meditation, the sound of my heartbeat, sweating, tunnel vision, flow state, quieting the lizard, comforting the mammal, and turning the brain off. And so, if any of this sounds familiar, please buy this hat cause we made this hat for you.

Proof that we made this hat for you.

  • We commemorated this concept that is near and dear to you and your mental health through art.
  • Thank you Sasyk Mihal.
  • We put it on a hat that’s made of a TECH material (UPF50+ Fabric) for Endurance Sports.
  • The hat provides shade for your eyes and protection for the rest of your beautiful and wonderful face from mercurial and/or tempestuous weather.
  • It has a TECH toggle for adjustment: Layer under it, have a big head, have a small head, wear it under a mode-specific helmet, wear it casually, whatever just wear it.
  • It’s not a cycling cap. It’s not a running cap. It’s not for baseball.
  • It’s in a category of its own called Endurance. It’s an Endurance Hat.

Emma Pooley

Olympian, World Champion and MSO Subject Athlete Emma Pooley talks to Mythical State Of’s Daniel Wakefield Pasley about ultra endurance, motivation, UTMB, and bikepacking in our first issue of Cardio Goths: Physical, Spiritual, Mental, and Emotional guidance for Subject Athletes.

November

For best results read your rising sign.

ARIES & ARIES RISING

Mars, your gritty and fearless ruling planet, spends the majority of the month in your fellow Mars-ruled sister sign, Scorpio. This is an excellent period for your MetaPHYSICAL Fitness, as your ruler is well resourced in its resolute and surreptitious water sign. Additionally, the enlivening Sun is in Scorpio and superpowers Mars through November 22nd. If anything, be cautious when pushing your P*S*M*E* limits.! Venus, planet of relationality, compassion and sweetness, enters your Libra Seventh House on November 8th, offering you EMOTIONAL enrichment and fruitful connections through December 4th. Make time to treat your lovers, dearest friends and business partners to pleasant dates and outings this month. And if you’re seeking new companions of any variety, this is a fantastic time to meet people and solidify beneficial bonds. Beginning with the entry of Mercury on November 10th, followed by the Sun on the 22nd and Mars on the 24th, your zealous Sagittarius Ninth House of wisdom, philosophy and SPIRITUALITY, blazes brightly throughout the month. Especially after November 22nd, discomforting, yet refreshing insights could strike like lightning! It’s possible throughout the month that your worldview is challenged and expanded. By the end of November, you’re called to dissect and expunge some aspects of your MENTAL outlook as a result. A Gemini Full Moon in your Third House on November 27th supports a critical relinquishment regarding your mindset and approach to daily life. 

TAURUS & TAURUS RISING

Your ruler Venus, planet of pleasure, relationship and harmony, enters your PHYSICAL health focused Libra Sixth House on November 8th. Venus also rules Libra, so this is a beautiful opportunity for self-care, as well as rebalancing your relationship to wellness and the professionals who support you. From doctors, to trainers, to therapists and nutritionists, Venus in your Sixth House seeks camaraderie and mutual regard. Honor your worth this month and choose to work with those who align with your values. November 13th’s Scorpio New Moon in your Seventh House, coincides with an intensely EMOTIONAL new beginning in your relationships. This New Moon represents a reset in your closest partnerships, though with a provocative Scorpio Mars in the mix, the potential of an emergent conflict or final severance should not be ignored. By November 22nd, the enlightening Sun enters your Sagittarius Eighth House of occult SPIRITUALITY, hidden matters and intimate entanglements. The Eighth House is a site of relational endings, so it is possible that the Sun energizes those challenges. This Sagittarius Sun also forms a contentious square aspect with Saturn in Pisces in your Eleventh House of groups and society, illuminating conflicts within your teams. The month closes with a Gemini Full Moon in your Second House of money and material values, drawing all MENTAL focus to your financial circumstances. Releasing or nullifying obligations to other parties, whether financial or emotional, is in your best interest. 

GEMINI & GEMINI RISING

On November 3rd, relational Venus opposes quixotic Neptune in your professional Virgo Tenth House. EMOTIONAL developments within the context of home and family could lead to artful and ecstatic experiences in your career. Saturn in Pisces’ direct motion the next day, November 4th, further indicates the crystallization of a newly creative approach to your professional endeavors. On November 13th, a New Moon in your Scorpio Sixth House, brings a renewed attention to your health and PHYSICAL well being. Surprising predicaments are possible, as shocking Uranus in your Taurus Twelfth House of self-undoing opposes this fierce New Moon; be wary of injury or illness. Following the New Moon, focus on the externalized dimension of your SPIRITUAL life, engaging in activism or performing acts of service in your community. The Sixth House is related to humanitarian endeavors, so with positive aspects to empathetic Neptune in your Pisces Tenth House of public life, performing charity around November 17th is both an important act of goodwill and an opportunity for positive recognition. On November 22nd and 24th, the Sun and Mars respectively enter your Sagittarius Seventh House, instigating conflict and entertaining sensationalism in your relationships. By the Gemini Full Moon on November 27th, you come to deeply personal and clarifying realizations in these partnerships. A MENTAL health reset regarding your self image and personal potential is on offer. This may require the relinquishment of connections that no longer resonate with who you are in the process of becoming. 

CANCER & CANCER RISING

On November 8th, Venus, planet of compromise, harmony and compassion, enters your Libra Fourth House of roots, foundation, home and family of origin. Venus joins the contemplative South Node in Libra, pointing toward EMOTIONAL catharsis and release of long held, impacted sentiments. Through December 4th, seeking healing around intergenerational patterns and family dynamics is well supported by Venus, planet of grace and accord. Throughout the month, your Scorpio Fifth House of recreation and athletics, creative arts and sensual pleasure, is fervent with activity, as both the glorifying Sun and competitive Mars are there until the 22nd-24th. Your Scorpio Sixth House is a site of deep passion and fierce drive. As its sign ruler, scrutinous Mars, excavates this part of your life, you can delve into sports psychology to sharpen your edge. November 10th, the planet of MENTAL acumen, intellect and systems, enters your Scorpio Sixth House of health and wellness. Followed by the illuminating Sun on November 22nd and courageous Mars on November 24th, this month is one of powerful holistic remediation, including intense PHYSICAL fitness training, profound therapeutic breakthroughs and clarifying domestic clearouts. Utilize November as a Balboa-esque training ground for your future victories. A November 15th, Scorpio New Moon, supports this realignment of your athletic priorities. A sense of deep relief comes late, as the Gemini Full Moon culminates in your Twelfth House of retreat, blind sports and clandestine activity on November 27th. Seek solace in seclusion and surrender, as this Full Moon offers SPIRITUAL lucidity and soothing of anxiety. 

LEO & LEO RISING

Through December 4th, Venus, planet of sweetness, peace and harmony, enters your Libra Third House of MENTAL processes, close kin, local environment and communication patterns. This transit indicates a positive period for one’s mental wellbeing, cultivating community, as well as a fruitful time to spend with one’s chosen family. The Third House also has associations with learning, projects and developing skills, so with Venus here, working on your art or other creative pursuits is favorable. November 13th’s Scorpio New Moon is the answer to last month’s intense Taurus Lunar Eclipse in your public Tenth House on October 28th. For Leo’s, this means the week of the New Moon is an ideal time for rest, reflection and SPIRITUAL regeneration, as it occurs in your private and EMOTIONALLY foundational Fourth House. Taking a step back from professional achievement and visibility, not only recharges your internal  battery but actually sows the seeds for even greater success moving forward. Jupiter, planet of growth, reward and success, opposes the New Moon from your career house, infusing it with positive potential! Mid-November astrology is essentially a much needed siesta, as stimulating Mercury, the vitalizing Sun and ambitious Mars, all enter your athletic and playful Sagittarius Fifth House on the 10th, 22nd and 24th, respectively. Late November into December promises to be an exciting and joyful time for competition or tournaments. Your PHYSICAL energy will likely be cashed out by the month’s end, so ensure you savor every moment of rest you can get!

VIRGO & VIRGO RISING

On November 6th, Venus in Virgo, forms a growth and expansion oriented trine aspect with the metamorphosis planet, Pluto. Evolutionary Pluto is in your Capricorn Fifth House of PHYSICAL play and pleasure, so this profound contact encourages you to approach endurance sport as a soulful and deeply transformative praxis. As Venus is in your sign, this is likely to be a creative and enriching transit that also allows you to better comprehend and embody the artistry of sport. Planet of perception, thought and discernment, Mercury enters your foundational Sagittarius Fourth House on November 10th, refining your inner inquiry skills and heightening EMOTIONAL awareness. As Mercury is the planet of communication and the Fourth House relates to home and family of origin, this transit may include constructive conversations with family members. A Sagittarius Fourth House is best expressed through a gracious heart and open mind. On November 13th, a Scorpio New Moon, in your Third House of MENTAL processes, communication skills, local environment and close kin, marks a clarifying new beginning for your outlook. This New Moon occurs alongside Mars in Scorpio, indicating that hidden, yet potent, dynamics are at play that will likely be revealed by the end of the month. Just be prepared for an element of surprise, as the maverick and planet of shock, Uranus, opposes this New Moon. Expect that which fruits by the Gemini New Moon on November 27th, to be of a SPIRITUAL nature; Uranus casts its influence from your Taurus Ninth House of philosophy, wisdom traditions and worldview.

LIBRA & LIBRA RISING

Your ruler Venus enters your sign on November 8th, marking a new beginning for you both PHYSICALLY and EMOTIONALLY. With your ruler back in Libra, you should feel restored, in mind, body and spirit. Venus soothes and sweetens, so embrace this transit until December 4th, as a period to embrace gentle somatic practices, like physical therapy, bodywork and massage. Venus in your sign and First House of self indicates a harmonious period for your internal life, as self-care and warm self-regard takes precedence. This is a time for friendly vibes, kindness and even romance. Venus opposes your Seventh House of interpersonal relationships, so you appear especially charming and approachable throughout this transit, magnetizing a surplus of potential suitors, business prospects and new friends! MENTAL wellbeing and mindset play a tremendous role throughout the next two months, as Mercury enters your Sagittarius Third House on November 10th, followed by the Sun on the 22nd and Mars on the 24th, expect a profound expansion of your perception and mindset. Mercury in a fire sign Third House, electrifies the mind, firing up inspiration and visionary ideas. As the enlightening Sun and scrutinous Mars join Mercury here later in the month, there’s an intensification of your mental processes and urge to learn, so take advantage by joining workshops, classes and discussion groups. This mental revolution leads directly into the Gemini Full Moon on November 27th, a climax of SPIRITUAL realization and intellectual development. Stay curious and be willing to change your mind on the fly, for maximal reward!

SCORPIO & SCORPIO RISING

Energy is on high as the month begins with your indefatigable ruler, Mars, as well as the enlivening Sun, in your sign and the PHYSICAL First House of your chart. On November 3rd, the Sun in Scorpio opposes Jupiter, boosting your energy levels and empowering you to succeed in anything you commit to! An excellent time for competition and tests of shear strength. With professional guidance, push yourself in training to expand your current limitations. A New Moon in your sign on November 13th, sets the stage for immense personal development, especially as related to fitness and physical ability. Mars departs your sign on November 24th, so this month is climactic. On November 8th, Venus, planet of harmony, enters your Libra Twelfth House of SPIRITUAL contemplation and introspection. If you’ve felt exhausted, self negating or stressed, this transit gives a period of retreat and restoration. Consider how you can improve your metaphysical hygiene until December 4th. A couple days after the Venus ingress, Mercury, planet of intellect, MENTAL acuity, planning and strategy, enters your Sagittarius Second House of personal finances and resources. While attention is drawn to your funds and approach to money throughout the majority of the month, it’s really after the illuminating Sun and hairsplitting Mars join Mercury here on the 22nd and 24th, that you enact striking budgetary measures. This financial journey culminates at the EMOTIONAL Gemini Full Moon in your Eighth House of external resources and support provided by others. Making serious cuts or eliminating expenses may not feel good at this time, though could be necessary.

SAGITTARIUS & SAGITTARIUS RISING

Venus planet of friendship, ease and relationality, enters her air sign – your Libra Eleventh House – on November 8th, opening you up to beautiful opportunities for connection. The Eleventh House is related to society, networks, teams and our aspirations; in this place we meet those who help us make our dreams a reality. Until she departs for Scorpio on December 4th, make the most of this transit by intentionally seeking EMOTIONAL affinity with new friends and building Libran communities centered in peace, equity and compassion. On November 10th, Mercury, the planet traditionally related to movement, games and sports, enters your sign, prompting you to prioritize PHYSICAL play and pay more attention to your overall well being. Additionally, Mercury in your sign sharpens your MENTAL acuity, giving you great focus and a strategic edge over the competition! As the vitalizing Sun and vigorous Mars respectively join Mercury in Sagittarius on the 22nd and 24th, the end of the month becomes an immensely fortunate time for victory in contest, major fitness gains and boldly asserting your will. Although, as your ruler Jupiter is still retrograde, be sure to follow up all of this intense activity with plenty of recuperation and restorative bodywork! A moment of SPIRITUAL clarity and retreat from the hustle of this month, comes along with the Scorpio New Moon in your contemplative Twelfth House on November 13th. While not entirely an island of peace for Sagittarians, this New Moon in conjunction with Mars in Scorpio, demands an active engagement with your inner life, alongside a courageous recognition of your own shadow traits. 

CAPRICORN SUN & CAPRICORN RISING

After a retrograde lasting nearly five months, your ruler Saturn goes direct on November 4th. The end of Saturn’s reassessment takes place in your Pisces Third House of mindset, daily practices and communication habits. If you’ve felt like you have been wandering through a brain fog since the retrograde began in June, the forward motion of Saturn signifies renewed MENTAL clarity. A few days later on November 8th, Venus, planet of harmony, affinity and magnetism, enters your Libra Tenth House of achievement, public image and vocation. Venus in the Tenth House, invites you to display EMOTIONAL intelligence and graciousness in your professional life, while respecting your sincerest desires and firmly asserting your values publicly. November is an incredible month to express compassion and creativity out loud. The Scorpio New Moon on November 13th supports this, representing a bold new beginning within your communities, team and organizations. As loyalist Mars in Scorpio meets the New Moon and opposes the planet of surprise, Uranus, you may see unexpected divergences with longtime comrades – alliances will be tested. Yet, following perceptive Mercury’s ingress on the 10th, the enlightening Sun and righteous Mars enter your Sagittarius Twelfth House on November 22nd and 24th. This indicates a powerful month for developing SPIRITUAL courage and internal resolve in the face of adversity. A Gemini Full Moon in your opposing Sixth House of PHYSICAL health and fitness on November 27th, acts as a release valve, helping you sweat out any self defeating frustrations with the aid of your coach or trainer!

AQUARIUS SUN & AQUARIUS RISING

November begins with metaPHYSICAL expansion, as your ruler Saturn, planet of discipline, resilience and stability, ends its retrograde on November 4th. The direct movement of your ruling planet should feel like an exhale, a release from Saturn’s reformatory. Time to implement that new training program you’ve been considering and restructuring your fitness goals. Saturn is now better empowered to support your maturation. Blissful Venus enters your inspired and purposeful Libra Ninth House of belief systems on November 8th, casting a beatific aspect upon your sign. As Venus rules Libra, SPIRITUAL delight and sweet connections with fellow believers are indicated. Until December 4th, make an effort to get out in the world and engage with like minded communities. Throughout the month, your MENTAL concern is potentially absorbed by your Sagittarius Eleventh House aspirations. An especially intuitive Mercury arises in Jupiter’s expansive fire sign – the planet of intellect and perception spends the month here beginning November 10th. Alongside the communication planet is a sagacious Sagittarius Sun and audacious Sagittarius Mars, who respectively join Mercury on the 22nd and 24th. Much of your energy is spent on building with, or when necessary breaking with, your networked relationships and teams. It’s all about the value added to your endeavors here, so act wisely! November 27th’s EMOTIONALLY electric Gemini New Moon in your Fifth House of play, artmaking and pleasure, opposes a bold Mars in Sagittarius: keep a clever and cool head in sport to achieve victory. Intractable wars of words with teammates or competitors is the less favorable alternative.

PISCES SUN & PISCES RISING

Since early June, Saturn has been retrograde in your sign, bringing out the planet of lethargy’s sluggish side! You may have noticed that your energy levels have seemed suppressed and not entirely stable since mid-summer. Though on November 4th and afterward, PHYSICAL drive begins to return with force. The retrograde period of rest, personal contemplation and retreat may be coming to a close, though Saturn offers the determination needed to rebuild your wellness lifestyle; new and improved. Be patient with yourself out of the gate and ease toward reforms. At the same time Saturn returns to direct motion, Venus opposes dreamy Neptune in your sign, a tranquilizing planetary contact that is best suited for early bedtimes the first week of November. A clarifying New Moon in your SPIRITUAL Scorpio Ninth House of belief systems and wisdom traditions on November 13th, is inspiring and potent! Paired with Mars, the ruler of Scorpio, this striking New Moon could mark a dramatic reset in your outlook on life. Go deep within to be reborn without. An opposition to Promethean Uranus invites profound breakthroughs. You’ll be glad you laid low in early November, as beginning with MENTAL Mercury on the 10th, followed by the authoritative Sun on the 22nd and assertive Mars on the 24th, your Sagittarius Tenth House hosts an intensely exciting set of planets. Expect to be quite active and in the spotlight as the month comes to a close! A Full Moon in your foundational Gemini Fourth House arrives on November 27th, offering you a climactic opportunity for EMOTIONAL realizations. These internal developments could springboard you into ever greater heights in your public life, yet the challenge is to strike a balance between bold professional prowess and peacefully nourishing your soul at this Full Moon. 

Analog Camo

TOP 10 REASONS FOR ANALOG CAMO: “OUTSIDE inside”

1) You know us, we love moss naps and meadow sleeps. This is basically like a “Do Not Disturb” sign for those moments.
2) The textures, smells and colors of nature instill and promote Awe. Which is medically and spiritually good. *We’re not saying these Dyneema bags will be scratch n’ sniff capable, but we’re also not ruling it out. The tech is, for sure, almost there.
3) Avoid Alpha Predators while carrying equipment and gear.
4) We should all be riding for Nature. Rep your brand. Rep your crew. Rep Mother Earth.
5) Anti Algorithm principles are present in this collection.
6) Become one with the Earth. Sync up, sink in! 
7) Be an Outravert step one: Take the Outside inside. Be on the only person boarding a flight to Schipol carrying one of these bags.
8) Signal to the flora and fauna—you are just moving through, you come in peace. 
9) Good poetry is actually amazing. 
10) Your mamma. 

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Emma Pooley

October

For best results read your rising sign.

ARIES & ARIES RISING

Harmonizing Venus enters your Virgo Sixth House of PHYSICAL health, fitness and hygiene on October 9th, bringing balance to your wellness practices. After the Virgo Mercury Retrograde here last month, you may have witnessed your typically well oiled routines and exemplary schedule break down into dysfunction, so Venus’ presence gracefully restores order in the face of disarray. Be kind to yourself though, as Saturn in Pisces opposition to Venus can lead to self-inflicted punishment disguised as self-discipline; all in the name of one’s own good! On October 14th, a New Moon Solar Eclipse in your interpersonal Libra Seventh House prompts an EMOTIONALLY clarifying new beginning reflected both in how you interact with others, as well as in the partnerships that you entertain. A fresh autumnal breeze breathes new life into your Seventh House and with the liberating South Node present, you’ll feel confident releasing imbalanced or fair weather relationships for good. Perceptive Mercury and the illuminating Sun respectively, join pugnacious Mars in your stealthy Scorpio Eighth House on October 22nd and 23rd, immediately making revelatory contacts with the solitary renunciate Saturn in your Pisces Twelfth House. The dates of October 22nd-24th present an enigmatic moment for deep psychological excursions, SPIRITUAL shadow work or even occult practice conducted safely behind closed doors. In the least, doing a MENTAL health check, prioritizing introspective private time and retreating to your personal space could feel especially therapeutic. October ends with an impassioned Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your Taurus Second House on October 28th. This Lunar Eclipse signifies the potential for financial gain thanks to its conjunction with prosperous Jupiter in Taurus, so even endings at this time carry the potential for reward. 

TAURUS & TAURUS RISING

Planet of MENTAL processes, systems and organization, Mercury, enters your Libra Sixth House of wellness habits, health and routines, on October 5th. As Mercury joins disruptive Mars and the sometimes draining South Node in this part of your chart, it’s an excellent time to pay special attention to your wellbeing. Schedule the appointment with the specialist you’ve been putting off, check out that yoga class or finally get that knee checked out. Until Mars leaves for Scorpio on October 12th and the refreshing New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra on October 14th, prioritize deep rest and a gentler training schedule. Conscientious Venus in your Virgo Fifth House of play and sport opposes befuddling Saturn in your Pisces Eleventh House of group alliances on October 10th, indicating EMOTIONAL tensions and inflexible dynamics amongst your teams. Contrarian posturing rooted in misunderstanding is more likely. On October 12th, Mars enters your interpersonal Scorpio Seventh House of collaborators, underscoring passionate, though concealed, emotions at play. By October 22nd, a beneficial contact between Venus in Virgo and Jupiter in Taurus, calls you forth to lead in this matter, mediating productive conversations. Your SPIRITUAL work this month is in the context of relationships, especially as insightful Mercury and the enlightening Sun respectively enter your Seventh House on October 22nd and 23rd, offering further clarity to disagreements. A gallant Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your sign and First House of the PHYSICAL body heightens your energy levels and sense of strength on October 28th. Courageously channel any lingering frustrations on the trail, single track or fire roads in the days surrounding this Full Moon, as Jupiter’s involvement indicates triumphant success and plenty of fun! 

GEMINI & GEMINI RISING

As your agile ruling planet Mercury joins active Mars in your Libra Fifth House of pleasure, artistry and play on October 5th, your MENTAL focus shifts toward celebrating life and enjoying it to the fullest. Following a dizzying Mercury retrograde, you twins deserve some Type 1 Fun for Type 1 Fun’s sake! Until Mercury leaves Libra on October 22nd, art, music, leisure and Endurance Pursuits take primetime in your busy schedule. Venus enters your foundational Virgo Fourth House on October 9th, a few days before the New Moon Solar Eclipse in her sign of Libra on October 14th, ushering in an EMOTIONAL awakening regarding your joys and desires. This Venus-ruled Solar Eclipse in your Fifth House, offers potent healing for your inner child, as well as great insight into the aspects of your upbringing which arise in romantic and sexual relationships. October 19th – 21st is an especially transformative period thanks to contacts from the Sun and Mercury in Libra to cathartic Pluto. Playful exploration can help uncover the roots of your most intimate longings. The last quarter of the month is dedicated to your PHYSICAL and SPIRITUAL well being. On October 22nd and 23rd, first Mercury, then the Sun, enter your Scorpio Sixth House of health habits, duties and labor. If you’ve neglected your optimal work or wellness routines, it’s time to recommit, as your Scorpio Sixth House calls for absolute devotion to both your work and Metaphysical Fitness Programs. Lay low towards the end of the month to cultivate determination and internal fortitude. The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your Taurus Twelfth House on October 28th brings either regret due to slothful neglect or the inner satisfaction of quiet, consistent effort. Choose wisely!

CANCER & CANCER RISING

Planet of relationships and social harmony, Venus, enters your Virgo Third House of mindset on October 9th and immediately opposes uncompromising Saturn in your Pisces Ninth House of SPIRITUALITY. The Venus–Saturn opposition between these two houses could stress any relationships you’ve formed based on shared belief systems and outlooks on life, as Saturn continues to reform your Pisces Ninth House worldview through February 2026. You may even see this stress show up amongst family, as the ruler of Virgo, Mercury, is in your Libra Fourth House of home and roots, alongside agitated Mars. Like pressing reset, the sympathetic New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra on October 14th, relieves EMOTIONAL tension and by October 20th, the Sun and Mercury meet in Libra clearing the air for better communication. To be safe, maybe keep politics, religion and other potentially controversial subjects off the dinner table this month! Mercury, planet of MENTAL processes and motion, joins athletic Mars in your Scorpio Fifth House of sports, artistry, play and pleasure on October 22nd, followed by the invigorating Sun the next day. Late October is a spectacular time to engage in intense PHYSICAL activity and competition! With passionate Mars in its own sign of Scorpio, alongside strategic Mercury and the kingmaker Sun, victory is easily attainable! An opposition from auspicious Jupiter in Taurus, bestows immense favor upon you in any contest or battle as October comes to a close. Cardiogoths! Do racing! A magnificent Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your Taurus Eleventh House of groups on October 28th further supports successes shared through teamwork and community experiences.  

LEO & LEO RISING

Mercury, planet of communication, motion and logic enters your Libra Third House of MENTAL processes, learning and skill development on October 5th. As efficacious Mercury joins provocateur Mars and your ruler, the divinely intelligent Sun, in this productive area your chart, retreat from the noise to focus on important projects. While stepping away from the public eye is contrary to your innate Leonine nature, the Libra New Moon Solar Eclipse on October 14th encourages loosening socially programmed thought patterns, to foster receptivity to the revolutionary SPIRITUAL growth igniting via the North Node in your Aries Ninth House. Tremendous clarity is available by humbly refining your approach and pursuing self-mastery, allowing your mind to be subsumed in only the most noble of tasks through October 22nd. Challenging, yet creative, contacts between the illuminating Sun-Mercury in Libra and empowered Pluto in your dutiful Capricorn Sixth House of labor, encourage intense, yet transformative progress. Amidst these shifts, Pluto in Capricorn ends its retrograde and goes direct in your Sixth House on October 10th, a turning point for your coaches, PHYSICAL health and fitness programs. Systemic issues, regression or disruptions since June 11th, as related to Sixth House themes, should begin to resolve and evolve onward through the rest of the year. The EMOTIONAL culmination of your month occurs on October 28th, at the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your Taurus Tenth House of career, vocation, public life and recognition. This eclipse is like a pressure cooker dripping with creative tension (most likely felt internally) as well as the potential to reap the fruits of financially beneficial relationships. Jupiter’s presence alongside the Full Moon in your Taurus Tenth House puts a premium on your industriousness and professional success, so boldly claim the spotlight!

VIRGO & VIRGO RISING

An experience of rejuvenation visits you this month, as sensual Venus enters your sign and part of your chart related to PHYSICAL vitality on October 9th. Venus is the signifier of culture, beauty and grace, so with her presence in your sign, exploring somatic artforms like trail dancing, tai chi or even freestyle parkour, could add wonderful charms to your life. This Virgo Venus transit simultaneously invites you to make new social connections, though an opposition to Saturn in your Pisces Seventh House of relationship adds some tension to the mix. EMOTIONAL openness may not be your strongest suit as serious Saturn transits your Seventh House, though with honesty, discernment and healthy boundaries, lasting, loyal partnerships can be cultivated this month. With fruitful contacts between Venus in Virgo and Jupiter in your Taurus Ninth House of philosophy and worldview, connections based on shared values and beliefs flourish! The balancing New Moon Solar Eclipse in your Libra Second House of money matters on October 14th, directs all attention to your finances. Transformative opportunities could be born out of difficulty and as the month continues, it’s the most creative solutions that reap the ripest fruit, so embrace your cleverness Virgo. As your ruler Mercury and the Sun join courageous Mars in your Scorpio Third House on October 22nd–23rd, a MENTAL realignment begins to coalesce. Ruthlessly extricating stagnant elements of your own mindset clears space for indomitable success in all of your Third House skillset development and project-based ventures. Relatedly, the month closes with the October 28th, Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your SPIRITUAL Taurus Ninth House. This Full Moon portents empowering insights with life-altering potential, so no matter how entrenched, be brave enough to surrender the beliefs that no longer nourish your soul.

LIBRA & LIBRA RISING

As dynamic and perceptive Mercury enters your sign October 5th–22nd prepare for a MENTAL reset. Mercury alongside the illuminating Sun in Libra, imbues you with insight, astute self-analysis and top-notch critical thinking. Although, as agitated Mars continues to cause discomfort in your sign until October 12th, consider meditation, somatic exercises or microdosing to ward off the anxiety that arises when Mercury and Mars share a sign. Mercury rules your Gemini Ninth House of SPIRITUALITY, belief systems and consciousness expansion. This makes the first half of October a wonderful time to get curious about metaphysical studies, psychedelic experimentation and personal development. And if all of this weren’t exciting enough, a PHYSICAL refresh is also in store for you at the Libra New Moon Solar Eclipse on October 14th. The Solar Eclipse is a superpowered New Moon in your First House of self, character and the physical body. You could finally experience your energy levels rebalanced in the aftermath of your ruler Venus’ retrograde that ended last month. Additionally, this fateful eclipse marks a new beginning regarding your self-concept. The accompanying Libra South Node indicates the surrender of outmoded aspects of your identity, as well as relationships which no longer resonate with the person you are becoming. By the October 28th, Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your Taurus Eighth House of crisis, shared resources, difficult EMOTIONAL and financial entanglements, a major resolution is possible. While this could be a potent climax related to your obligations to another party, an ending in an intimate relationship or overall psychological outlook, Jupiter’s presence ensures that whatever manifests at this time brings the reward of wisdom and even abundance, moving forward.

SCORPIO & SCORPIO RISING

Your assertive ruling planet Mars, enters your stealthy and strategic sign on October 12th and gets you in tip-top shape until late November. Mars in your sign Scorpio, is like a fearless and formidable vigilante returning to their clandestine, resource-laden, lair. Mars demands your blood, sweat and tears (yes, Scorpio, you have those too) so this is an incredible season for a total devotion to PHYSICAL mastery. For the next two months, choose high-intensity workouts and optimized nutrition plans. Listen To the Body, Ignore The Body: a coach will help you push your physical limits. A constructive contact between fierce Mars and disciplined Saturn in your Pisces Fifth House of sport and play, calls you to place serious competition and Type 2 Fun over less demanding and challenging Type 1 pursuits — encouraging a work hard and play later approach to your pleasures. The Libra New Moon Solar Eclipse on October 14th in your Twelfth House of private introspection and unseen developments, supports this, as you turn toward solitary SPIRITUAL reflection through the second half of the month. After meeting in Libra on October 20th and shedding light on your hidden potentials, Mercury and the Sun enter your sign on October 22nd-23rd, bestowing you with the MENTAL clarity and internal fortitude born out of the Libra Solar Eclipse. Reinvigorated and aiming for greatness, Scorpios are finally superpowered and ready to execute powerful strategies during the latter part of October, onwards. Although, an EMOTIONAL bridge must first be crossed at the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your Taurus Seventh House of interpersonal relationships on October 28th. An incredible consummation with a close and likely cherished association is at play. Let down your guard and dare to bare your heart. Being courageously honest with yourself and others at this time leads to an abundance of wisdom, deep satisfaction and maturation of relationships. 

SAGITTARIUS & SAGITTARIUS RISING

Mercury, planet of communication, exchange and ideation, enters your Libra Eleventh House of acquaintances, teams, groups and aspirations on October 5th. This swift and sociable planet is well suited to this house, so until it leaves on October 22nd, direct your MENTAL energy toward networking and clarifying your goals. The executive Sun is also spotlighting these dimensions of life until the 23rd, so there’s the potential to tap into powerful allies who could lend you a hand in actualizing that which you aspire towards. Although, be discerning and mindful of quietly competitive Mars in Libra through October 12th, as some smiling faces amongst your peer group could be aiming for your spot! October 9th–November 8th, Venus will grace your public facing Virgo Tenth House of vocation and reputation, a period of great favor in the eyes of others and an EMOTIONALLY warm reception in professional settings. This Virgo Venus rules the Libra New Moon Solar Eclipse on October 14th in your Eleventh House, tying your networks and career together in a pivotal new beginning. This South Node eclipse releases those fairweather or insincere allies from your circles, while simultaneously seeding the birth of better aligned associations that could play significant roles in your professional life. Beginning at the Solar Eclipse and through the latter part of the month though, take a step back from the action to rest and reflect. On October 22nd–23rd, Mercury and the Sun follow Mars into your SPIRITUALLY introspective Scorpio Twelfth House, drawing the month to a close on a quieter, less ambitious note. The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your Taurus Sixth House of PHYSICAL wellness practices on October 28th, points to fitness and training being a powerful active meditation, helping you to ground deeper in your body and subsequently, grow more intimate with your core desires. 

CAPRICORN & CAPRICORN RISING

As the planet of versatility, communication and MENTAL focus spends a large part of the month in your Libra Tenth House of career, achievements and public image beginning on October 5th, you’re called forth into leadership and high visibility. Whether as a coach or an executive role, assert your voice, as Mercury will be here alongside commanding Mars until October 12th. See the beginning of the month as a trial run in which you’re learning to be both authoritative and accommodating, with ease. A new approach is born at the Libra New Moon Solar Eclipse on October 14th, marking a fateful new beginning in your public life. You love a challenge Capricorn, so embrace this uncomfortable, though galvanizing turn! An EMOTIONALLY compelling square between the Libra Solar Eclipse and evolutionary Pluto in your sign, underscores profound alchemy occurring within at this time. You may even take an activist stance, demanding equity and justice via a public platform! In the midst of this metamorphosis, Venus in your Virgo Ninth House of SPIRITUALITY, worldview and higher knowledge, forms an opposition to Saturn in your Third House of mindset and daily ritual. This opposition calls into question any associations centered around belief systems or knowledge accumulation, you may find these types of relationships grow tense through early November. Saturn wants you to be more determinative and discerning in your thought process, so free your mind and be willing to let go if necessary. On October 28th, a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your Taurus Fifth House of PHYSICAL play and athletics indicates a major fruition in your Endurance Pursuits. If you find yourself competing around this time, an incredibly exciting contest is promised. Magnanimous Jupiter sits alongside the Full Moon, so above all, have a good time!

AQUARIUS & AQUARIUS RISING

The month begins on an EMOTIONALLY restorative note, as compassionate Venus enters your Virgo Eighth House of anxiety, grief and difficult psychological states, on October 9th. Her initial entry, opposing Saturn in your Second House of money induces some stress or feelings of lack – emotional entanglements or shared financial obligations being the culprit. Although, do know that Venus can ultimately offer balance to this house of crisis, so any difficulties should stabilize as the month proceeds. There is a great deal of activity in your SPIRITUAL Libra Ninth House during the first half of October, as Mercury joins the Sun and Mars there on October 5th. While intrepid Mars only blazes through this house until October 12th, it ignites a great zeal for your beliefs. Be careful of arguments about Ninth House topics such as political and religious ideologies; embracing intentional discomfort and forging a middle ground between divergent perspectives is the gift of this transit. Perceptive Mercury and the enlightening Sun meet the Moon here on October 14th at the Libra Solar Eclipse. A new existential outlook centered around equity, justice and peace, could be born in you at this New Moon, defining your life philosophy for years to come. MENTAL energy is devoted to your profession later in the month, especially after the ingress of Mercury and the Sun into your Scorpio Tenth House of vocation and career on October 22nd–23rd. Opposition to auspicious Jupiter, as well as constructive contacts to your ruler Saturn in your financial Second House, foster sustainable professional growth and prosperity. Foreground PHYSICAL recuperation and recharging your internal battery at the Taurus Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your foundational Fourth House on October 28th. This will ensure that you can continue to forge ahead, making incredible progress in your public life.  

PISCES & PISCES RISING

A waning, last quarter Moon in your Cancer Fifth House of sensual pleasure, play and sport on October 5th and 6th, encourages a gently reflective approach to your PHYSICAL needs. These are ideal days to seek out restorative care related to the lunar-ruled fluids within the body – think lymphatic massage, steam baths or hydration therapy. Planet of compassion, desire and affinity, Venus, enters your interpersonal Virgo Seventh House of relationship and collaboration on October 9th. Venus will immediately oppose Saturn, planet of firm boundaries, so look out for EMOTIONAL strain in close relationships on the 9th and 10th. Although Venus will be here through early November, making this transit is a wonderful time to form dependable, enduring and mature relationships with others. That extends beyond romance to friendship and professional associations as well! And if you’re already in serious relationships, the potential of contractually solidifying them, in true Seventh House fashion, is far greater during this period. One of ancient astrology’s forgotten attributions of the Seventh House is the variety of public events that occur around or after sunset, so consider hosting a dinner party or planning a night out dancing with friends later this month. Joining the ruler of Scorpio, probing Mars, the Sun and Mercury enter your Ninth House of belief systems, higher education and your worldview on October 22nd–23rd. The latter part of October is consumed by deep SPIRITUAL study, powerful writing and intellectual investigation. A voracious curiosity and unquenchable thirst for esoteric knowledge manifests most potently at the Taurus Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your Third House of MENTAL processes and ritual on October 28th. A creative culmination of your lived and learned wisdom can be generously shared with your community and warmly received, as the month ends.

Celestial Beta, a horoscope tailored specifically to the needs of Subject Athletes going Inside The Outside. Written every month by Astrologer, Torrence Tremayne. If you’re an Endurance Cult Member, Rat, Sky Runner, All Terrain Bicycler, Orienteer, Privateer, Dead Reckoner, Future Naturer, Vortexual, Recreationalist, Merv, Randonerd, road cycler or similar please use and enjoy this horoscope designed to help you push your physical, spiritual, mental and emotional limits while maintaining optimal PMA. From PBs and FKTs to (Type 5 Fun) Transcendence, we’re committed to get the timing right.

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September

Celestial Beta, a horoscope tailored specifically to the needs of Subject Athletes going Inside The Outside. Written every month by Astrologer, Torrence Tremayne. If you’re an Endurance Cult Member, Rat, Sky Runner, All Terrain Bicycler, Orienteer, Privateer, Dead Reckoner, Future Naturer, Vortexual, Recreationalist, Merv, Randonerd, road cycler or similar please use and enjoy this horoscope designed to help you push your physical, spiritual, mental and emotional limits while maintaining optimal PMA. From PBs and FKTs to (Type 5 Fun) Transcendence, we’re committed to get the timing right.

ARIES & ARIES RISING

The month begins with a colorful bang as Venus’ retrograde in your Leo Fifth House of Endurance Pursuits, play and pleasure ends on September 3rd. Have there been any conflicts or complications within your crews and clubs since late July? If so, this would be a direct consequence of Venus’ retrograde, the planet of relationship, opposing the house of group participation. While fun for fun’s sake (Type 1 Fun) returns and there could be more clarity socially, EMOTIONS may remain on high, as Mars the planet of discord is now in your Libra Seventh House of partnerships. If you’ve reconsidered any associations during the Venus retrograde, now is the time to cut loose ends and make a clean break. The mundane side of life such as health habits, chores, labor and duties, is where most of your MENTAL focus lies this month, as your Virgo Sixth House is lit up throughout September. A New Moon in Virgo occurs on September 14th, while Mercury’s retrograde in Virgo ends on the 15th, clearing brain fog, offering diagnoses to problems, recalibrating broken systems and bringing much needed order back to your calendar. On September 19th, the insightful Sun in Virgo opposes nebulous Neptune in your Pisces Twelfth House, so be mindful of escapism, disillusionment or SPIRITUAL bypassing that detracts from your ability to attend to critical work and duties. Neptune distracts but if you’re able to remain determined and maintain focus, opportunities for personal empowerment, career advancement and even financial prosperity arise during the last week of the month. As September closes, there is a fierce and refreshing Aries New Moon in your sign and PHYSICAL First House on the 29th, a fantastic time to seek out bold and innovative new approaches to Metaphysical Fitness and wellbeing — e.g Forest Parkour and Fall Lining. 

TAURUS & TAURUS RISING

After a retrograde that began in late July, your beautiful ruler, Venus, planet of love, devotion, harmony and desire, goes direct in your Leo Fourth House on September 3rd. With Venus in the house of your foundations, private life and internal world, you may be emerging from a period during which you’ve reevaluated the EMOTIONAL patterning inherited from your family of origin. Discussing your relationships with them in therapy and googling pop-psychology concepts such as attachment theory, may have featured prominently over the past couple months. This exploration is likely to continue, except with the focus turned inward towards the self. Jupiter begins its own retrograde phase in your sign on September 4th through the end of the year. The expansive and sage qualities of Jupiter are internalized and Taureans are encouraged to embrace self-discovery, personal growth and inner wisdom. Cultivating a pragmatic optimism, seeking MENTAL health support and comprehensive approaches to self-development, are all well supported during Jupiter’s retrograde in your sign. Your PHYSICAL wellbeing is also up for a productive turnaround, as a New Moon in your Virgo Fifth House of Endurance Pursuits, play and celebration on September 14th, resets your event calendar. The following day, September 15th, Mercury’s retrograde ends and with direct motion, the trickster planet of fun and games invites recreation back into your life. If you found the Mercury retrograde that began late last month to be a bit ho-hum and lacking in thrills, the second half of September is an ideal time to connect with your crew and lock down some Modes and Zones. The month closes with a powerful opportunity for SPIRITUAL reflection, as the Aries Full Moon arrives in your quiet and contemplative Twelfth House on September 29th. A solitary journey off the beaten path, whether in nature or intense meditative practice, offers a unique opportunity to find sanctuary within.

GEMINI & GEMINI RISING

Jupiter begins its retrograde on September 4th in your Taurus Twelfth House of resignation, weaknesses, introspection, rest and seclusion until the end of the year. For Gemini, Jupiter’s retrograde offers a sort of SPIRITUAL redemption, an opportunity to uncover, absolve and integrate your shadow qualities; the positive and negative aspects of self that have been denied or suppressed. Although, to gain Jupiter’s reward of self-awareness, this transit does require some sacrifice that clashes with your extroverted nature. Making time for serious solitary retreat is the path toward Jupiter’s grace, so consider joining a mindfulness community to both satisfy your social nature and take advantage of this profound transit. Your ruler Mercury, is in your sister sign of Virgo, your Fourth House of foundations, roots, family and your EMOTIONAL core, throughout September. Beginning with the enlightening Sun-Mercury conjunction on September 6th, followed by the Virgo New Moon on the 14th and the end of Mercury’s Retrograde on the 15th, MENTAL clarity is at an all time high. Both the clarifying Sun and insightful Mercury make revelatory contacts with Uranus and Jupiter in your Twelfth House throughout September. These growth and development oriented aspects initiate a sober assessment of your strengths and weaknesses, as well as a deeper examination of your personal character that could lead to incredible empowerment and leaps in maturity by the year’s end. And if you need to blow off some steam, courageous warrior and Subject Athlete, Mars, has entered the Cardiogothic  Sports arena that is your Libra Fifth House of celebration, recreation and creativity, remaining here until October 12th. This can be a fun and PHYSICALLY exciting transit, sure to elicit lots of epic joy with friends while Endurance Pursuiting. 

CANCER & CANCER RISING

Cancerians are deeply sensitive and intensely perceptive, so the EMOTIONAL turbulence that can be brought about by Mars in your Fourth House of foundations, the internal world and private life should be character enhancing, rather than troublesome this month. The issues you’re encountering may feel somewhat obscure, yet related to your upbringing and even ancestral heritage! At the Autumn Equinox on September 23rd, the enlightening Sun enters Libra and makes these matters clearly intelligible. Enlisting the assistance of a therapist or spiritual guide to help anchor you through this inner whirlwind is well advised until Mars leaves Libra on October 12th. Venus, planet of desire and sensory pleasure, ends her retrograde in your Leo Second House of PHYSICAL sustenance on September 3rd, so if you’ve reconfigured your diet or it has gotten off track since late July, that should return to normal. The conjunction of the Sun and retrograde Mercury in your Virgo Third House of MENTAL processes and routines on September 6th, is a complementary opportunity to unearth detrimental patterns and outworn ideas, bringing them to light for release. The Virgo New Moon on September 14th and the end of Mercury’s retrograde on September 15th, furthers the insights you’re experiencing and represents an auspicious tabula rasa moment for your mindset. On September 19th, the demystifying Virgo Sun opposes Neptune in Pisces, breaking any lingering SPIRITUAL illusions and re-establishing your grip on reality post-Mercury retrograde. With Mercury making beneficial aspects to Jupiter and Uranus in your Taurus Eleventh House throughout September, this is an excellent time to strategize how you will expand and innovate your social media presence (become a Subject Athlete for MSO?) approach to networking and the types of communities that you participate in. 

LEO & LEO RISING

Regal Leo’s are finally relieved of Venus’ retrograde in your sign on September 3rd. Since July 23rd, you’ve had the planet of relationship, pleasure, harmony and equity in the part of your chart related to vitality, temperament, self-concept and the PHYSICAL body. This retrograde period for Venus, is one during which Leo’s have potentially encountered fluctuations in energy, issues of inequality, reconsiderations of aesthetic values or appearance, and major shifts in important relationships. There may have been difficult conclusions, unexpected reunions or reconciliations with partners, family members or friends. If you experienced EMOTIONAL hardship during the retrograde, a confidence boosting Venus-Jupiter square on September 17th, followed by the entry of the revitalizing Sun into your Venus-ruled, Libra Third House of mindset on September 23rd, finally ushers in a bright side! The end of compassionate Venus’ retrograde in your sign indicates that after a character-building period of serious reflection, self-love will be at an all time high! This month your MENTAL focus is on Second House topics such as money, earnings and material possessions, as currency and commerce planet Mercury ends its retrograde in your Virgo Second House on September 15th. Additionally, there is a Virgo New Moon in your Second House the day prior, September 14th, indicating a reassessment of your financial circumstances and goals, leading to a newly inspired outlook coupled with a clever, empowering strategy. September ends on a SPIRITUALLY rousing note, as a rebellious Aries Full Moon coalesces in your metaphysical Ninth House of worldview and philosophy. After a tough few months for lions, it’s time to unapologetically shed outmoded and detrimental belief systems that have held you back from expressing your most authentic self. At this time, choose to be bold and courageous, embody and speak your truth!

VIRGO & VIRGO RISING

Virgo is truly the main character of September 2023. Your ruler, the nimble planet of intellect and insight, Mercury, is exalted in your sign throughout the month, making expansive aspects to grounded sage Jupiter and earth-quaking Uranus, in Taurus. Additionally, the regal Sun journeys through your sign until the Autumn Equinox in Libra on September 23rd. If you’ve been feeling PHYSICAL burnout due to Mercury’s retrograde that began in late August, the meeting of your ruler with the vitalizing Sun on September 6th, revives you. September 8th-15th could be particularly fruitful, when the Sun makes its most direct aspects to Jupiter and Uranus in your Taurus Ninth House of philosophy and worldview. A maverick impulse to integrate pleasure and the SPIRITUAL power of our Earth Mother into your value set takes center stage. You may find that previously inconceivable insights regarding your own potential and life’s purpose come to fore, especially as related to nature and the divine feminine. This comes to a head on September 14th and 15th, as the Virgo New Moon and the end of Mercury’s retrograde in your sign occur back-to-back. The middle of the month is beautifully revolutionary in terms of your self concept. The New Moon and the direct motion of your ruling planet represent a rebirth for Virgoans: physical, spiritual and EMOTIONAL renewal! After this period, your mindset is next up as Mercury, planet of cognition, comes back online and you find your MENTAL faculties resharpening. During the last quarter of September, broaden your imagination as quicksilver Mercury makes its most intensely positive contacts with wise Jupiter and innovative Uranus. Between September 25th and 30th, expect to be struck with sudden sparks of brilliance, galvanizing visions and leftfield strategies to move your life forward in an exciting new direction.

LIBRA & LIBRA RISING

An urge for accomplishment begins to take hold this month with courageous Mars now in Libra, as of the end of August. Since unruly Mars is uncomfortable in your moderate sign, PHYSICAL wellness and athletic prowess must be attained through creative means. As advised last month, activities which harmonize bodily systems, such as yoga or energy work, serve you well. The presence of the diffusive South Node in your sign since late July has potentially been tiring and even MENTALLY distractive, yet while Mars is in Libra, the South Node helps temper his worst excesses. Mars in your sign relates to inflammation, discontent and irritability, though fortunately, the South Node decreases the harmful qualities of malefic planets. Considering that your ruler, Venus, ends her retrograde on September 3rd, this is a wonderful month to deeply contemplate your own desires and how they are further conceptualized through your social aspirations and relationship goals. Ongoings in your Virgo Twelfth House are supportive to this process, including a Sun-Mercury conjunction on September 6th, Virgo New Moon on September 14th and the end of Mercury retrograde on September 15th. Mercury rules Virgo and your SPIRITUAL Gemini Ninth House, so these developments indicate enlightening clarity and internal renewal through dedicated introspective practice. The Sun’s annual return to your sign on September 23rd at the Autumn Equinox imbues you with self-awareness and confidence that comes to bear at the Aries Full Moon in your interpersonal Seventh House on September 29th. This Full Moon brings an EMOTIONAL consummation in your partnerships which for many Librans, could come in the form of assertively reclaiming one’s agency in an unfair or long-suffered, relationship dynamic. 

SCORPIO & SCORPIO RISING

Scorpio’s finally feel the love when it comes to public relations this month, as Venus ends her retrograde in your Tenth House of professional image and reputation on September 3rd. Venus will see to it that you are well received and as she also rules your Seventh House of business partnerships, expect to recommence negotiations and collaborations that may have been in stasis since late July. Although, refrain from getting materially invested just yet, as Jupiter begins its own retrograde in your Taurus Seventh House on September 4th. Jupiter is the planet of fortune, benefit and favor, so the optimism and easy success you’ve had in platonic, commercial and EMOTIONALLY intimate relationships since it entered Taurus in May, slows down in favor of deeper reflection on shared values, reevaluating relationship dynamics and seeking more meaningful connections. Relational themes consume most of your MENTAL real estate this month, as discerning Mercury, planet of cognition and communication is in your pragmatic Virgo Eleventh House of social ideals, organizations, teams and networks. With a conjunction of the chief executive Sun and troubleshooter Mercury on September 6th, followed by the Virgo New Moon on the 14th and the end of Mercury’s retrograde on the 15th, your SPIRITUAL work for September is to discern your rightful place amongst your communities and (humbly) assume leadership where needed. Consider, what are you best suited to contribute to humanity, how will you achieve it and who will you partner with? Virgo is a sign of service, so with the Virgo Sun and Mercury making generous aspects to magnanimous Jupiter and progressive Uranus in your Taurus partnership house, it’s time to enlist others for your humanitarian venture! The month closes with an Aries Full Moon on September 29th, spotlighting your PHYSICAL wellbeing; an ideal day for completing Sub24O or checking-in on PB. 

SAGITTARIUS & SAGITTARIUS RISING

Centaurs get camera ready, as you should expect to be on stage and in the public eye throughout the month. Mars is now in your Libra Eleventh House of social networks, teams and organizations blazing new trails amongst your circles. Get out there and boldly connect, just try not to come on too strong! Your ruler, sagacious Jupiter, goes retrograde in your Taurus Sixth House of PHYSICAL health, fitness programs and daily duties on September 4th. As the planet of positive development takes an inward turn, it’s time to honestly explore if your current wellness practices and coaches are helping you reach your utmost potential? Favorably, events in your Virgo Tenth House of public life, achievements, recognition and reputation this month, are supportive and should help define your goals in all aspects of life. Mercury, signifier of MENTAL processes, communication and versatility, is especially strong in Virgo and meets the Sun, signifier of excellence and leadership on September 6th. Advancement in your career, acknowledgment of accomplishment and high visibility takes hold from this point in the month, followed by an EMOTIONALLY illuminative Virgo New Moon on September 14th and the end of Mercury’s retrograde the next day, September 15th. With ongoing positive contacts from fortunate Jupiter and ingenious Uranus in your work life house, this month promises surprising progress and professional growth. And as the attention grabbing Sun joins hard-charger Mars in your Libra Eleventh House on September 23rd, if you’ve ever considered becoming an MSO Subject Athlete and furthering your presence online, this is the month to take on the challenge! September wraps with an Aries Full Moon in your Fifth House of recreation and celebration. Thanks to an enthusiastic aspect to Venus in your SPIRITUAL Leo Ninth House, embracing your inner child through sport is your metaphysical key to source. You’ve worked hard to play hard, Sag! 

CAPRICORN & CAPRICORN RISING

September is a month of SPIRITUAL discovery, knowledge seeking and reassessment of your belief systems, sea goats. If you’ve felt like you’ve lost the plot and that your overarching sense of purpose has been thwarted recently, this is likely related to Mercury’s redefining retrograde phase that began on August 23rd. On September 6th, retrograde Mercury, planet of learning and insight, ruler of Virgo, meets the enlightening Sun in your Virgo Ninth House of worldview, spirituality, distant journeys and philosophy. A metaphysical flame is rekindled at this conjunction. All throughout the month Mercury makes harmonious aspects to unorthodox Uranus and sagacious Jupiter in your Taurus Fifth House of play, PHYSICAL pursuits, artistry and recreation, suggesting that tapping into the creative wisdom of your inner child, can reanimate your sense of purpose. The Virgo New Moon on September 14th, followed by Mercury going direct the next day, marks a major turning point. Your MENTAL outlook is refined and you are invited to reconceive your existential role in the cosmos. While this sounds like a tall order, be patient with yourself, as there is no rush! Mystical Jupiter imparts impeccable vibes upon your journey and begins its own retrograde on September 4th through the end of December, giving you plenty of time to reawaken the aspirations and abundant wisdom of your inner child. On September 29th, an EMOTIONALLY intense Aries Full Moon in your Fourth House of foundations, roots and inner life, directs your attention and energy to your home and family. Rest and recuperation are paramount on this day. An important climax or culmination occurs and you are drawn away from public life to tend to that which matters most. 

AQUARIUS & AQUARIUS RISING

September is an intense and psychologically gripping month for typically unaffected Aquarians. At the onset, cutting Mars is in your Libra Ninth House of SPIRITUALITY, teachers, higher education and worldview until early October. The planet of strife and severance in this part of your chart signifies anxiety or disturbance regarding one’s belief systems and sense of life purpose. This could be likened to a classic existential dilemma, as you may decide to end an association with a school of thought, metaPHYSICAL perspective, mentor or guide at this time. Mars in Libra is an uncomfortable transit, as Libra is a calm and cool sign devoted to balance, while fiery Mars disrupts, so passions can run hot and cold here. With that in mind, temperance and persistence serve better than overzealous action this month. Don’t be too quick to burn bridges, as you just might need them again down the road. As alluded to, September features the conjunction of the galvanizing Sun and critical Mercury on September 6th, followed by the Virgo New Moon on the 14th and the end of Mercury’s retrograde on the 15th in your Virgo Eighth House of crisis, transmutation, shared resources, mystery, death and rebirth. In the Eighth House we move through ordeals, difficult experiences that are often associated with MENTAL and EMOTIONAL distress. These esoteric transits in Virgo indicate that for Aquarians, surfing the shifting sands of liminality can lead one to cathartic breakthroughs beyond your wildest imaginings. Harmonious aspects from your rooted Taurus Fourth House to your Virgo Eighth House ensure that you will not lose your footing. So let off the brakes and surrender the entanglements which are past their expiration date in your life; your true inheritance will be reborn of its own accord. 

PISCES & PISCES RISING

On September 3rd, Venus, in your Leo Sixth House of service, labor, obligations and PHYSICAL health habits, is finally direct! As Venus retrograde ends, it’s time to commit to a new relationship with your Metaphysical Fitness Program. It’s likely that you’ve been reevaluating and experimenting with changes and updates to your program since late July but now, finally, you’re ready to commit, level-up and follow through. Whatever modes, goals and programs you dial into, just remember that Venus demands passion, so be sure it aligns and delivers Physically, Spiritually, Mentally and Emotionally. On September 4th, your ruler Jupiter, planet of wisdom, magnanimity and fortune, begins a retrograde phase which lasts until the new year. As Jupiter’s retrograde is in your Third House of MENTAL patterns, not only is this a period of tremendous inspiration and existential musing, it is also a time to reconcile your thought processes, mindset and communication style. While retrogrades typically sound concerning, this is a wonderful time for Pisces to reassess your beliefs, pursue deep study, contemplate your ventures and revisit overlooked opportunities. Pisceans are known for their EMOTIONAL sensitivity and gentle, SPIRITUAL nature, though this month you are called to buck convention and boldly claim your voice! On September 14th, there is a New Moon in your Virgo Seventh House of interpersonal and business relationships. The next day, retrograde Mercury in Virgo, the messenger planet of communication, goes direct. While you are more apt to hold your tongue to keep the peace, you could feel called to express your honest thoughts more directly within relationships. A new way of relating to others is on offer, one in which empathy leads the way, self-delusion holds no place and being forthright comes easily. 

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