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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. 

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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.
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3) Avoid Alpha Predators while carrying equipment and gear.
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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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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.

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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Celestial Beta: August

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

Your rambunctious ruler, Mars, spends most of August in your Virgo Sixth House of labor, health routines and service. The Sixth House is the place of illness and PHYSICAL injury, so best to be especially discerning and cautious in Endurance Pursuits, Metaphysical Fitness Modes and going Inside The Outside.. Mars is a wildcard, so while co-present with the critical technician, Mercury, be sure to maintain consistent practice and listen to your Guides.! Being overly prepared, as well as following all rules and regulations will be to your benefit. This is especially critical when Mercury retrogrades in Virgo from August 23rd – September 1st, bringing scrutinous attention and MENTAL concern to your wellbeing and work habits. While all of this may sound extremely dull to you thrill seeking rams, on August 13th the exemplary Sun in Leo and retrograde Venus in Leo meet in your Fifth House of Play, recreation, artistry and sports. This conjunction brings EMOTIONALLY dramatic thrills, youthful excitement and pleasure for pleasure’s sake. Since Venus is retrograde, consider that which sparked joy for you in the past, even in childhood, can be brought into your present for reappraisal. August 22nd is an especially auspicious day to invest in your passions, thanks to a challenging but constructive conversation between theatrical, yet authentic, Venus in Leo and abundant Jupiter in Taurus. Earning a liveable income from the arts, entertainment or sports feels more feasible through the latter half of the month. With August 30th’s Pisces Full Moon in your solitudinous and introspective Twelfth House, seek rest and SPIRITUAL contemplation, to ground internally after a very extroverted month. 

TAURUS & TAURUS RISING

A major month for Taureans, August begins with a momentous Aquarius Full Moon in your Tenth House of public achievement and recognition. Victory in contests or tournaments is indicated at this time, as glorious Mars in your Fifth House of sport and recreation, makes a fortuitous contact with Jupiter in your PHYSICAL First House. The only caveat is that you could run into some roadblocks with your team, others could resist your execution of strategy, so be flexible! SPIRITUAL experiences this month are meant to be eternalized and embodied. The illuminative Sun travels through its domicile Leo until August 23rd shining its light in your foundational and private Fourth House, encouraging you to explore your innermost depths. Generative aspects from the Sun and relational Venus to sage Jupiter in your sign, indicates the deepening of wisdom through greater intimacy with your roots and subsequently, your core self. EMOTIONAL rewards are quite potent between August 13th and 16th. The Leo Sun and retrograde Venus meet on the 13th, offering enlightening and potentially healing insights regarding your relationship to your home, family and upbringing. By August 16th a New Moon in Leo, sparks the birth of a wholly new and enriched orientation to these aspects of life. In the latter quarter of the month, especially after August 23rd, your mindset shifts with the entry of the Virgo Sun into your Fifth House! MENTAL Mercury in your Fifth House of athletics and celebration, calls you to reconsider and recalibrate your Metaphysical Fitness, Endurance and Ultra life. You may question your recreational interests at this time, so don’t be surprised if you decide to parlay into an entirely new pursuit or even more likely, pick up one you left behind in the past! *This is maybe why you purchased an expensive but beautiful handcrafted surfmat from G-Mat Custom Surf Mats a year ago?

GEMINI & GEMINI ARISING

The Aquarius Full Moon on August 1st in your Ninth House of SPIRITUALITY and worldview, is both inspiring and substantiating regarding your big picture perspective. A solidification of your belief system is in order and you may find that some contemplation and solitude at home brings affirmative insights. Throughout the month, your ruler Mercury is in your sister sign Virgo, in your Fourth House of home and private life, opposing Saturn, planet of responsibility and seriousness in your Pisces Tenth House of public life and career. As Mercury is quite the busybody, this opposition could correlate with PHYSICAL burnout. Additionally, Mercury is retrograde from August 23rd until September 1st, so your energy levels could be especially inconsistent. Avoid bringing career issues home, with Mercury the planet of debate co-present with Mars in your Virgo Fourth House, disagreements or disputes as related to work-life balance are more likely. The first half of the month offers ideal conditions for private reflection and rest to relieve this stress, leading up to the Leo New Moon on August 16th, a powerful moment of MENTAL breakthrough. Issues of pride and ego, especially in relationships, are up for healing, as you are invited to renew your mindset and embrace healthy humility. The month ends on a profoundly existential note, as August 30th’s EMOTIONAL Pisces Full Moon in your Tenth House brings anxiety inducing challenges to your public life, potentially in the form of professional difficulties or reputational dilemmas. Take the lessons learned earlier in the month to heart and prioritize your peace. Quiet reflection and time spent with loved ones can be truly precious. 

CANCER & CANCER RISING

August 2023 is one of those rare calendar months which feature three potent lunar phases for your ruler, the Moon. The month kicks off with an Aquarius Full Moon in your Eighth House of taxing EMOTIONAL and material entanglements. While this Full Moon could bring upheaval, it is also a moment to accept the psychologically fortifying role that tribulations play in our lives. Existential questions color the whole of August, as Saturn, in your philosophical Pisces Ninth House, opposes inquisitive Mercury in your Virgo Third House of MENTAL patterns. While maybe not the best time to pursue psychedelic breakthroughs, it is a wonderful time for explicit clarity in therapy. Complimentary questions of self-regard and personal values will come to fore by the Leo New Moon in your Second House on August 16th. Alongside the retrograde Venus in Leo, this New Moon is all about learning to love oneself authentically and a new journey in regards to self-worth. If you find yourself feeling run down throughout this period, action oriented Mars enters your Libra Fourth House of roots and PHYSICAL foundation by August 27th. Mars in the Fourth House revitalizes and as it is the ruler of your Fifth House of sports and play, you should feel a renewed sense of adventure as well! The month ends with its final major lunar phase, a Pisces Full Moon in your Ninth House of SPIRITUALITY, philosophy and worldview. Continuing the existential themes, this Full Moon marks a hard-won attainment along your personal journey, a reasonable expansion of what you consider to be your purpose. This flowering marks an inspiring culmination of an internally onerous month. 

LEO & LEO RISING

It’s Leo Season! Venus, planet of romance, beauty and relation is now retrograde in your sign until September 3rd, encouraging a period of reevaluation and reappraisal regarding your values, self worth, partner choices and approach to connection. The Aquarius Full Moon in your interpersonal Seventh House of relationship and agreements on August 1st kicks off the month on an EMOTIONAL high, as a climax of feeling swells between yourself and partners. These aforementioned topics could be at fever pitch during this Full Moon. Though fret not, while you may encounter growing pains, these are likely to be fruitful and productive in nature. By the Leo New Moon on August 16th, lions are gifted with a PHYSICAL reset, revitalizing energy flows to your sign thanks to an electric contact with Uranus in Taurus. While outcomes look favorable for you, with fortuitous Jupiter present, be prepared for strange and unusual proceedings in competition or other public endeavors. Throughout this month and especially by the commencement of Mercury’s retrograde from August 23rd through September 1st, the lyrical phrase “I’ve got my mind on my money, my money on my mind” will be a visceral experience! Your MENTAL state is likely to be dominated by financial matters, with any anxieties being relieved once Mars leaves Virgo for Libra on August 27th. Mercury retrograde presents financial literacy as a personal challenge to overcome, gamify budgeting for maximum satisfaction! SPIRITUALLY, new horizons are opening, as the quickening and adventurous North Node is now journeying through your Aries Ninth House of belief systems. By the month’s end, be willing to let go of an outdated mindset and never look back, metaphysical insights are ahead for you!

VIRGO & VIRGO RISING

August is a potent time for Virgoans. The month begins with your ruler Mercury in your sign, giving you exceptional MENTAL clarity and discernment. During the first couple weeks of the month you may find that obstacles or conflicts in communication prompt an expansive reconsideration of your worldview. Both deconstructive Mars and discerning Mercury are in Virgo throughout August, in conversation with reassuring Jupiter and prudent Saturn. This combination of influences is especially rewarding when it comes to your big picture perspective on important relationships and collaborations. This fits well with the retrograde Venus in your Twelfth House, as EMOTIONAL connections that are draining or no longer serving you, can be disengaged. Though, this will require instigation on your part, so embrace Mars’ courage in your sign until the 27th. If you embrace solitude and self-reflection, between the Leo Sun-Venus conjunction on August 13th and the Leo New Moon on August 16th, ideal conditions are present to initiate a beautiful new sense of personal worth. Enlightening developments are actualized in regards to self-love on August 22nd, as retrograde Venus in your Twelfth House makes a formative contact with wisening Jupiter in your Taurus Ninth House of SPIRITUALITY. On August 23rd, the PHYSICALLY invigorating Sun enters your sign, beginning Virgo season. Yet, that same day, your ruler Mercury begins a retrograde in Virgo! On one hand you may feel inspired to go solo, be seen as special and seek personal glory, though you are challenged to do so in unorthodox ways; reflect on the past for informative insights. On August 30th, the Pisces Full Moon in your partnership zone, helps you let go of those who weigh you down and begin leading with confidence!

LIBRA & LIBRA RISING

The month of August provides potent opportunities for SPIRITUAL catharsis, generosity and inner healing for Librans. From the top of the month a beneficial contact between meditative Mercury in your Virgo Twelfth House of self-abnegation and austere Saturn in your Pisces Sixth House of service, offers you an ideal period to engage in charity and acts of goodwill. Meanwhile, until August 23rd when the enlightening Sun enters Virgo, a discomforting, yet ultimately liberatory, contact occurs between the Sun in your Leo Eleventh House of community and Jupiter in your Taurus Eighth House of entanglements. You may find yourself releasing obligations both materially and EMOTIONALLY that no longer serve. As your ruler Venus, planet of relationships and socializing, also aspects Jupiter and is retrograde in your Leo Eleventh House until September 3rd, you may even release previously important acquaintances or associations with groups of people, such as teams or organizations. Connections that you were once quite passionate about are reappraised during Venus’ retrograde. Mid-month, especially August 13th through 16th, marks a significant refresh of your alliances. In regards to challenges, the disembodying Dragon’s Tail (South Node) is now in your sign until January 2025, an energy sapping transit if you’re not mindful of your PHYSICAL limits. Clearing your calendar and lightening up your MENTAL load could help ease you out of a toxic grindset, as busybody Mercury is retrograde in your restful Virgo Twelfth House from August 23rd – September 1st. Mars follows up, entering your sign on the 27th. Seek out gentle practices like reiki that prioritize energetic harmony and balance within the body’s systems, the esoteric South Node supports this.

SCORPIO & SCORPIO RISING

An EMOTIONAL Full Moon in your Fourth House of home and origins, on August 1st, indicates completions as related to your internal experience and private life. This could indicate a change of PHYSICAL residence, property purchases or closure in familial relationships. This is an excellent time to savor retreat and cultivate connection with loved ones, as the rest of the month is spent attending to your outer world. A key theme for Scorpions this August is a reappraisal of your professional identity and discursions in your most visible public alliances. Venus is retrograde in your executive Leo Tenth House until September 3rd, and journeys here alongside the proud, status-seeking Sun until August 23rd. Humbling oneself and developing healthier ways to assert one’s ego in leadership and authority roles is most beneficial. In the first half of the month, you may experience productive friction in workplace or public relationships, as Venus and the Sun come into challenging aspects with maverick Uranus and sage Jupiter in your interpersonal Taurus Seventh House. A fresh and emancipatory MENTAL outlook arises at the August 16th, Leo New Moon, as a new conception of your public identity truly blooms. Despite conclusions of long-held collaborations early in the month, by the second half, transformative opportunities to gain clarity regarding the teams or organizations that best suit your authenticity abound. Mercury is retrograde in your Virgo Eleventh House, reassessing group involvements, until September 1st, as the Sun in Virgo sheds new light on alliances from August 23rd onward. The month closes with a SPIRITUALLY gratifying Pisces Full Moon on August 30th in your sporty Fifth House. Pursuing ecstatic play and approaching pleasure as your divine birthright can be profoundly healing.

SAGITTARIUS & SAGITTARIUS RISING

As August begins, you may find that you’re questioning your public role and what constitutes your reputation; think leadership positions, vocation or career. A Full Moon in your Aquarius Third House of MENTAL processes and communication on the 1st of the month, potentially launches you into deep self-inquiry regarding your purpose, an existential expansion. While professional growth is indicated throughout 2023 for Sagittarians, you may find the day-to-day work life feels a little more mid than usual — a virtual jail sentence for you adventurous souls! During the first week of the month the urge to communicate in an atypical fashion or express avant garde ideas is especially strong. Go with it, as uncomfortable as it could be for yourself or colleagues, it may be exactly what’s needed in your workplace and will also satisfy your need to push boundaries. By the week of August 13th, as the independent Sun and desirous Venus meet in your metaPHYSICAL Leo Ninth House of long-distance journeys and SPIRITUAL quests, it may be high time to embark on a solo trip. Venus is retrograde here until September, so no better way for you to reassess your worldview and relationship to the cosmos, than by going on a road trip, vacation or SUB24O overnighter! The Leo New Moon on August 16th presents exciting sparks of insight and new horizons in terms of your perspective on life and any lingering questions of purpose ought to turn into answers moving forward. As the month ends with a Pisces Full Moon in your Fourth House, your private life becomes a much needed EMOTIONAL sanctuary as you continue to experiment with and reconfigure your professional image and leadership style. Take careful and calculated risks for maximal results.

CAPRICORN & CAPRICORN RISING

As your ruler, Saturn, is retrograde throughout the month and Pluto is back in your First House, PHYSICAL wellbeing is of utmost importance. You may find that your energy levels have taken a hit due to your retrograde ruler; Saturn indicates sluggishness. Particularly this month, Pluto’s presence in your sign invites you to investigate deeper forms of metaphysical and holistic wellness, such as psychedelic therapy or energy work. Bridging your somatic wellbeing with your EMOTIONAL health is a transformative theme of August, as the illuminative Sun and a retrograde Venus journey through your Eighth House of psychological and material entanglements. You may discover that difficult relationships, including that which you have with yourself, require a reclamation or in some cases, a release, so that you can experience a healthier state of mind. The Leo Sun-Venus retrograde conjunction on August 13th, highlights values and desires within you that have questionable sources or may even cause you distress. It is in authentic, personal pursuit of thrills (aka Type 3 Extreme Fun) excitement and novelty, through which you may innovate your relationship to pleasure and desire. The Leo New Moon alongside Venus on August 16th, makes a groundbreaking contact with maverick Uranus in your playful and sporty Taurus Fifth House, birthing a newly eccentric value set and provocative recreational tastes. Mercury’s retrograde in your SPIRITUAL Virgo Ninth House from August 23-September 1st, stimulates a complimentary philosophical reconsideration. Parsing through the nitty gritty of your belief systems, leads to a MENTAL health awakening at the Pisces Full Moon on August 30th. Embracing a more fluid, expansive perspective, paradoxically opens one’s mind to more reasonable thought processes and effective decision making.

AQUARIUS RISING

A Full Moon in your sign begins the month on a reflective note. Culminations or completions as related to your personal identity, body and self-development are on the docket for Aquarians. Your ruler, Saturn, naturally governs this Full Moon and as Saturn is currently retrograde in your Pisces Second House of values, your own sense of self-worth is up for serious contemplation. Saturn inquires: are you self-sufficient, EMOTIONALLY resilient and PHYSICALLY self-regulated? This question resonates throughout the month, as the regal Leo Sun and charismatic, yet eccentric, retrograde Leo Venus, journey through your Seventh House of interpersonal relationships. The gallant and proudly independent Leo Sun, shines its spotlight on your partnerships and reception with others, while retrograde Venus reappraises the values on which you’ve built these bonds, through September 4th. MENTAL clarity regarding your attachment style and its roots in your upbringing is bound to come forth. The enlightening Sun and relational Venus, make insightful contacts with ingenious Uranus and wise Jupiter in your Taurus Fourth House of family and origins. These aspects are most potent during the middle of August, with a New Moon in your Leo Seventh House on August 16th, sparking a new dawn in your approach to relationships. Relatedly, the second half of the month could be quite healing. A Mercury retrograde in your Virgo Eighth House of psycho-SPIRITUAL entanglements beginning August 23rd, alongside the illuminating Sun entering Virgo that same day, points to the revelation and subsequent purgation of unhealthy tethers. With the discerning guidance of a coach or therapist, ghosts of toxic relationships past, can finally be surrendered to the light.

PISCES & PISCES RISING

Prioritizing solitude and introspection are quite auspicious as the month begins. A Twelfth House, Aquarius Full Moon, emphasizes the SPIRITUAL challenge that is engaging with your personal blindspots. You may find that your interpersonal relationships become the primary site in which you dance with these shadow qualities. The first part of August is character-building, as you deal with the consequences of the opposition of Saturn in your sign and Mercury in Virgo, a time in which communication challenges within interpersonal relationships feel most stark. Directly engaging won’t be entirely constructive, as oppositions have an obstinate nature. Although, by August 9th, a positive contact between conversational Mercury and constructive Jupiter in your Third House of MENTAL patterns and communication, opens doors. Your PHYSICAL wellness practices really take center stage in the middle of the month. On August 13th, a union of the illuminative Sun and retrograde Venus in your Sixth House, brings a profound reappraisal of your health and fitness routines. As Venus is involved, consider the relationships related to these practices, such as healthcare professionals, coaches, trainers, etc. These relationships will likely go through some change over the course of the retrograde that ends on September 4th. Whether switching allegiances or reviving those which resonated in the past, expect some reconsideration here. The month ends on an EMOTIONALLY empowering note, as antagonistic Mars finally departs your relational Seventh House and the enlightening Virgo Sun clarifies disputes or differences with others. Conscientiousness, coupled with a no-nonsense approach to divergence, allows you to feel a greater sense of wholeness, ownership or your feelings and personal satisfaction by the Pisces Full Moon on August 30th. 

Lael Wilcox

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July

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 kicks off with a union of the enlightening Sun and intellectual Mercury in your foundational Cancer Fourth House. Topics of the Fourth House include ancestry, family and private life, though we also find inherited subconscious patterns there. Let the Sun-Mercury conjunction clarify your source code! This lucidity is the ideal lead-in for the Capricorn Full Moon on July 3rd in your Tenth House of legacy, public image and achievement. A clearer MENTAL comprehension of your core drives, firms your footing and strengthens your resolve. Your professional life and public profile benefit as you step up for a major win with an assured stride. On July 10th, at the Cancer Mercury and Capricorn Pluto opposition, a transformative revelation sheds light onto recent inexplicable events. Repressed EMOTIONAL tension at home can be released and detoxified through candid dialogue. The July 17th Cancer New Moon closes this loop, providing fresh soil for flowering and nurturance in this private, interior space. You’ll appreciate this reset the following day, July 18th, as one of the most important transits of 2023 begins to bolster your PMA. The North Node enters your sign, while the South Node enters your Libra Seventh House of relationship. The exaggerating North Node in your First House places your focus squarely on self-development, with heroic PHYSICAL mastery being a vital component of this 18 month journey. Aries are entering their dragon era! Saturn was classically considered the signifier of mystics and ascetics, those who renounce the materialistic Gorepcore trappings of mundane life for the ineffable SPIRITUAL experience. With Saturn retrograde in your esoteric Pisces Twelfth House until November 4th, serious introspection and soul searching becomes a necessary feature of daily life through the next few months. As you’re known for a Full Send approach, exacerbated by the trailblazing North Node in your sign, Saturn is lending you a necessary inclination toward quiet reflection and Type 1 Fun.

TAURUS & TAURUS RISING

The first week of July is all about self-expression and PMA! Contacts between magnanimous Jupiter, the illuminative Sun and verbose Mercury in your Third House, encourage clear, concise communication and high levels of productivity. An excellent time to work on projects or create Subject Athlete content for MSO, the Capricorn Full Moon on July 3rd occurs in your Ninth House of philosophy, SPIRITUALITY and publishing. Hard won and highly valuable metaphysical insights are available at this time. By the opposition of Mercury in Cancer and Pluto in Capricorn on July 10th, a fundamental MENTAL realignment brings incredible clarity and comprehension of your purpose. The following day, July 11th, action oriented Mars enters your Virgo Fifth House of Endurance Pursuits, Play, artistic creativity and pleasure. During this transit, joy is garnered through activities such as developing athletic strategy, intellectual competition and games that require speed and precision. The EMOTIONALLY restorative Cancer New Moon on July 17th, is a beautiful echo of early July. The birth of fresh innovative ideas, thanks to the influence of eccentric Uranus in your First House, leads to a radically positive reformation of your self concept. One of the banner transits of late July is the entry of the North Node into your Aries Twelfth House and the South Node into your Libra Sixth House on July 18th. The North Node in the Twelfth emphasizes solitude, hidden developments and spiritual attainments over the next 18 months, with the benefit of it leaving your First House! The PHYSICAL overstimulation of the past few months should dissipate, finally bringing some ease to your nervous system.

GEMINI & GEMINI RISING

An overarching energy to be aware of this month is Saturn’s retrograde in your Pisces Tenth House of career, public life and professional image until November 4th. Saturn presents challenges to be overcome, so the retrograde could distance you from public opinion, slow down or reverse certain trajectories. Although if you lean in, invite constructive criticism and actively reform your leadership style, Saturn Rx lends some serious PR polish that will only strengthen your long term prospects. July 3rd’s Capricorn Full Moon in your finance houses brings a major money move; look out for large expenses or even large deposits, this could go either way — embrace Chance. Fighter Mars takes MENTAL scrutiny and sharp criticism into your Virgo Fourth House of home, private life, EMOTIONAL roots and family from July 10th through August 27th. While Mars may court drama or internal conflict, be brave and speak your authentic truth! Mercury the communication planet enters your loud and proud Leo Third House of written and verbal expression on July 11th. The Cancer New Moon on July 17th meaningfully refreshes money and resource themes from the beginning of the month, birthing new streams of income moving forward. This day also features a SPIRITUALLY insightful, though uncomfortable, Mercury-Jupiter contact. An honest reflection on your less savory qualities, supports a more confident mindset and communication style. Latter July features many fresh starts, as the North Node enters your Aries Eleventh House of teams and community, while the South Node enters your Libra Fifth House of PHYSICAL pursuits, play and artistry, on July 18th. Over the next 18 months, on teams and amidst community, overaccommodation of others takes a back seat to your own self assertion and an urge toward leadership. Just don’t be a dick because these are, after all, your crew.

CANCER & CANCER RISING

The dazzling Sun is in your sign until the 23rd and at the top of the month a rewarding contact with positivity planet, Jupiter, spotlights your greatest aspirations. Tap into your network, a generous or well-connected acquaintance could help bring a dream into fruition. This growth oriented start to summer is further emphasized at July 3rd’s Capricorn Full Moon, an EMOTIONAL high in your house of partnerships. Important and intimate bonds could deepen, bringing great benefit to your overall well being. The transits of July 9th and 10th indicate supportive perspective shifts. A wisening aspect between diagnostic Mercury currently in your sign and mystical Neptune in fellow water sign Pisces, boosts your intuition and brings insightful SPIRITUAL visions. Some serious self-forgiveness may need to be processed, though as a result of this personal breakthrough, an intense yet revelatory contact between Mercury and Pluto opens dormant threads of dialogue in your closest relationships. A New Moon in your sign and body house on July 17th, initiates a PHYSICAL refresh. Alongside your ruler, the Moon, the enlivening Sun imbues you with a golden glow, a taste for success and loads of creative energy. You’ll want to lean into this high vibe through the remainder of the month, as irritating Mars and nervous Mercury meet in your Virgo Third House of MENTAL patterns, learning and communication. Rather than spin your wheels in anxiety or overthinking, strengthen a skillset in a local workshop like dying fabrics, learning to sew ultra lightweight fabrics like Dyneema or taking an online Orienteering course that challenges your map reading abilities.

LEO & LEO RISING

The first part of July is quiet, dear lion. Developments in your otherworldly Cancer Twelfth House emanate in whispers, so re-center and seek clarity through reflection. The Capricorn Full Moon on July 3rd, occurs in your Sixth House of work, duty and wellness. This is a time to seek closure or finalize a serious EMOTIONAL commitment in regard to your wellbeing or workplace. For example, taking on a once-in-a-lifetime Endurance challenge or even ending a relationship with a longtime coach. In the days immediately following the Full Moon, you may find yourself mired in questions of purpose and potential, take a step back and seek solace in introspection. Claiming some peace will lead to a richer comprehension of self and at July 10th’s Mercury-Pluto opposition, you’ll be primed for a powerful MENTAL wellness metamorphosis. The following day, cognitive Mercury enters your sign transformed, bestowing you with greater discernment when it comes to your self-development plan. Yet, this month’s inner evolution begins to truly blossom at the Cancer New Moon on July 17th, a safe day to gently relinquish unhealthy or self-negating behavior. Immediately thereafter, the Nodes of the Moon enter the Aries-Libra axis. The North Node entering your Ninth House and the South Node entering your Third House, respectively. Your SPIRITUAL and intellectual life will be the key sites of fated change and special attention over the next 18 months. And to coronate a rather esoteric month, get ready to Go Big on July 23rd as your ruler, the PHYSICALLY vitalizing Sun, the luminary of lifeforce, returns to your sign. Just as the Sun relights your fire, look out for Venus beginning a retrograde in your sign on July 22nd through September 3rd. Anchoring in self-love and inner beauty are especially important, as Venus rouses old stories around self-worth for renewal.

VIRGO & VIRGO RISING

The month begins with a PHYSICALLY strenuous team effort. The Capricorn Full Moon in your Fifth House of creative artistry, pleasure and sport, indicates a serious “work hard, play harder,” outlook. Compete with the best of them but allow yourself plenty of hedonic joy like hot springs, swimming holes and smoothies afterward. The happiness you squeeze out of this tough Full Moon could be deeply appreciated the next day, as transformative news arises regarding your cherished teams or communities. Throughout the month, your most important relationships are the primary site of learning. Saturn, planet of difficulty, restriction and limitation is now retrograde in your Seventh House of partners, contracts and agreements. The retrograde indicates reversal and reassessment in your most intimate relationships or bonds. The ingress of warrior Mars into your sign on July 10th could bring some disorientation to relationships, as Mars in Virgo encourages edgier EMOTIONS and MENTAL frustration in you. Have any long held grievances, hang-ups, or stale interpersonal conflicts? Well, no better month than this July to surrender them! Mars in your Mercurial sign also stimulates vigor, so channel its bravery and assertiveness into a more precise and intellectually engaging approach to training. By July 20th, Mars in Virgo opposes the retrograde Saturn in Pisces, intensifying intractable conflicts or immovable negotiations, while simultaneously clarifying each parties’ position. Fortunately on July 28th, your ruler Mercury enters your pragmatic sign, clearing stagnant channels of communication. Mercury in Virgo represents a new SPIRITUAL beginning. Likely a consequence of July’s mostly relational journey, Virgoans finally choose to prioritize their own self-development. 

LIBRA & LIBRA RISING

News of a competitive or professional win, coupled with additional responsibility, arrives July 1st! The Capricorn Full Moon on July 3rd follows this up with a spotlight on private life, family, home and self-care. This personal focus on your foundational Fourth House stabilizes your roots, facilitating healthy growth and developments in your public life. And rest assured, you’ll be digging deep, as Pluto’s retrograde back into your Capricorn Fourth House reveals motivations hidden even to yourself! These revelations act as EMOTIONAL fuel, propelling your urge toward professional success and making your goals more coherent, therefore more attainable this month. Mercury’s entrance into your Leo Eleventh House on July 11th, encourages MENTAL focus on one’s community, club and team affiliations. Mercury is the polyvalent master of communication, so do what you do so well Libra, get out and network wholeheartedly! Your passion for fostering relationships will serve the attainment of your aspirations and dreams. By the Cancer New Moon on July 17th, a fruitful and profound new beginning commences in your career and public life. The following day the North Node enters your Aries Seventh House of relationship to others and the South Node enters your Libra First House of relationship to self, respectively. Fated events that call you to improve the balance between meeting your own needs and those of others, aligns with a more SPIRITUAL self-concept. Over the next 18 months, the South Node in your First House may also be PHYSICALLY draining, since it is a point indicating dispersal. Maintaining a functional body-mind connection, getting plenty of rest and concentrating on low-impact exercise like Type 1 ATB, could benefit your wellbeing during this transit. 

SCORPIO & SCORPIO RISING

Ready for your close up? While the mere notion is discomforting for many Scorpions, the month of July finds you especially visible. During the first week, a hot-blooded combination of heroic Mars and charming Venus in your Leo Tenth House of achievement, legacy and vocation, brings your most sincere passions forth into the public eye. The dazzling Sun comes home to Leo later on July 23rd, brightening the spotlight and turning up the heat. It’s time to take center stage. Relish the exposure and keep an open mind, your EMOTIONAL authenticity could attract extraordinary connections in unexpected packages! If you’ve been holding out on your audience, the Capricorn Full Moon on July 3rd is in your Third House of media, communication, skill and knowledge building. A MENTAL breakthrough is in order and Capricorn is about getting the job done, liberate those drafts and release that content into the wild! By July 11th, articulate Mercury joins graceful Venus in your public Tenth House, Mercury-Venus refines your image and improves your public speaking skills, ensuring you capture both hearts and minds. On the 22nd, Venus retrogrades here until September 3rd, helping you positively reassess your worth, presentation and the value of your offerings. A metaphysical renaissance commences on July 17th, as the Cancer New Moon in your Ninth House of higher education and philosophical worldview, ushers in a restored sense of SPIRITUAL purpose. This revival aligns perfectly with the entry of the North Node into your Aries Sixth House of labor and wellness routines, while the South Node enters your Libra Twelfth House of solitude and introspection. For the next 18 months, your PHYSICAL fitness and health practices become even more of an obsession, a site of personal experimentation and pioneering innovation! 

SAGITTARIUS & SAGITTARIUS RISING

The first few days of July feature what on the surface appears pragmatic, though underneath is profoundly impactful. July 1st-3rd are great days for domestic reorganization or therapy, acts that reveal the forgotten or hidden aspects of daily experience. The implications of these routine practices are EMOTIONALLY rewarding thanks to a positive Sun–Jupiter contact in your psychological Cancer Eighth House and dutiful Taurus Sixth House. On July 3rd, the Capricorn Full Moon occurs in your Second House of earned income and possessions, representing a culmination or conclusion with personal finances. This Full Moon is ruled by a retrograde Saturn, so it leans toward a resolution, such as the cessation of an income stream, a purchase with long-term significance or the closing of a deal. Like an intrepid Cardiogoth, Mars pierces the veil of your Virgo Tenth House on July 10th, striking fierceness into your professional life. Mars calls on you to be more assertive in your career and forge greater MENTAL courage in the face of criticism; harsh critique being one of the negative Virgo Mars symptoms! Support arrives immediately, as multifaceted Mercury enters your Leo Ninth House of SPIRITUALITY, metaphysics and knowledge seeking on July 11th. Mercury in Leo rouses a heart-mind dialogue, fostering more authenticity in your worldview. As Mercury rules your Tenth House, this sovereign sense of purpose fostered by Mercury in Leo, easily transfers over into your public life. This energy is expanded further when the Sun enters Leo on July 23rd. One of the biggest shifts of 2023 is the ingress of the North Node into your Aries Fifth House and the South Node into your Libra Eleventh House on July 18th. Over the next eighteen months, the North Node impels you toward solo Endurance Pursuits and leisure, your own PHYSICAL pleasure and playful invention.  

CAPRICORN & CAPRICORN RISING

You, majestic sea-goat, are definitely more comfortable in tough times and with the harder edges of life than most signs of the zodiac. Thus, as your sober and serious ruler, Saturn, embarks on its annual retrograde, this time in Pisces, you may see that your PHYSICAL energy levels are impacted. Fatigue could be a background issue through November 4th, so be easy on yourself. With all of this in mind, July 3rd’s Full Moon in your sign presents a unique benchmark for your self-development journey through the course of the retrograde. Catalytic Pluto’s co-presence with this Full Moon, points to a transformational moment of EMOTIONAL catharsis. Feelings may be raw, as Capricornians have been through the gauntlet, especially these past three years, yet this month presents opportunities for personal healing and interpersonal reconciliation that may have felt out of reach for quite some time. July 10th’s dramatic opposition between Pluto in your sign and Mercury in Cancer, calls forth revelations in your intimate relationships, dredging up that which has gone sour into the cleansing light of perceptibility. That same day, Mars enters your Virgo Ninth House of metaphysics, SPIRITUALITY and higher knowledge, a wonderful time to reassess your worldview and employ a newly refined discernment in your outlook on life. Early through mid-July prepares you well for the powerful ingress of the Nodes into your Tenth and Fourth Houses on July 18th. The North Node enters your Aries Fourth House and the South Node enters your Libra Tenth House. In the course of the next eighteen months the North Node makes your home and private life the site of excitement, MENTAL intrigue and experimentation. This may sound unusual for the most career concerned Caps reading this, though embrace this change knowing that the South Node in your Tenth House of public life and vocation, liberates you to rest, recharge and ultimately, explore horizons unknown!

AQUARIUS & AQUARIUS RISING

Like your fellow Saturn ruled sibling – Capricorn, the retrograde of your joint ruler has a less than stellar impact on PHYSICAL wellbeing. Saturn retrograde could correlate with lethargy or stiffness. Until the retrograde ends on November 4th, incorporating low intensity, low impact activities such as Moss Napping and Rambling into your endurance training could be a game changer that has positive long term benefits. Saturn rules our connective tissue such as ligaments and tendons, so no skiing bumps or topo-parkour. Alternative approaches to wellness provide striking clarity this month, thanks to a contact between the vital Sun in Cancer and holistic Chiron in Aries. On July 2nd, relational Venus forms a tense aspect to maverick Uranus. This square between Venus in your Leo Seventh House and Uranus in your Taurus Fourth House, could usher in unexpected, EMOTIONALLY intense moments at home. These matters are private by nature though quite transformative in the big picture. The next day’s Capricorn Full Moon on July 3rd, offers you deep peace if you’re willing to take time out for yourself to reflect. Although, be aware that you may revisit and reevaluate this issue after July 22nd when Venus retrogrades in your Leo Seventh House of partnership, contracts and agreements. Some soul searching may come in handy! In other major news, the unorthodox and crafty North Node enters your Aries Third House of daily MENTAL processes, communication patterns, kinship and locality on July 18th. For the next 18 months, attention will be on daily minutiae of thought, innovating your media presence and improving communication, all with that singular Arian focus. On the flip side, the discrete and impassive South Node enters your Libra Ninth House of philosophy and metaphysics, decreasing your investment in organized SPIRITUALITY and liberating you from dissonant worldviews. Aquarians are in the antithesis of an “eat, pray, love” era, so at times you may feel like a cosmic drifter. Embrace the journey! Eventually you’ll phone home only to realize you’ve been there all along.  

PISCES & PISCES RISING

July is full of brilliantly creative and high spirited vibes! The whole of the month, including the July 3rd Capricorn Full Moon and July 17th Cancer New Moon, is an auspicious time for play, travel, sports and games, creating for art’s sake and enjoying the best of your local zone! An extremely positive aspect from benefic Jupiter in your Taurus Third House of local environments, skill building and education, to your Cancer Fifth House of children, amusements and celebration, indicates incredible EMOTIONAL joy in sharing your talents with groms.Tag in to lead a ride or offer a wilderness survival workshop; this influence remains until July 23rd. A transit active throughout this month and through November, is Saturn’s Retrograde in your sign. Now is the time to reconfigure your PHYSICAL training plan. Saturn represents order and a retro is about reassessment. In a way, this period calls on you to take your self-development program a bit less seriously. Experiment, allowing more room for trial and error. On July 10th, warrior Mars enters your interpersonal Virgo Seventh House. Mars in Virgo is tricky, in that it usually brings MENTAL distress or disagreement in partnerships. Sit down with your allies and work through your action plans together. Mars in Virgo loves strategy, so game planning in collaboration will channel any frustrations into productivity. On July 28th, Mercury, the communication planet and ruler of Virgo, returns home with plenty of clarity and understanding on hand! The SPIRITUAL work of this month takes a mundane form. Venus begins her retrograde in your Leo Sixth House of health habits, routines, duty and service on July 22nd, followed by the entrance of Leo’s enlightening ruling planet, the Sun, on July 23rd. Rigus Tightus is your modus operandi as the month ends, the Sun is the divine spark and Venus is associated with purity and cleanliness. Cleanses, detoxes, sleep hygiene, meticulous schedules and keeping your kit dialed are the program.

FLÈCHE IT OUT – EP2: THE PANEL

It’s time to finally find out which team pushed their Physical, Spiritual, Mental and Emotional limits to the max, to win the Ultimate ATB prize. In an effort to be as fair and accurate as possible, we assembled a team of ATB experts from around the world to collectively observe, evaluate and intuit each team’s P*S”M*E score from their unique POV and wicked-valid area of expertise. We call them: The Panel

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FLÈCHE IT OUT – EP1: WHO WILL PUSH THIER P*S*M*E* TO THE MAX?

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