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Star Codes

- Heather Roan Robbins To contact astrologer Heather Roan Robbins, go to roanrobbin­s.com.

AUTUMN OFFICIALLY BEINGS ON MONDAY as the sun enters Libra. In the meantime, let’s appreciate our work (as the sun leaves Virgo), and the bounty of our relationsh­ips (as the sun enters sociable Libra). The fall equinox creates an opportunit­y for an opening. Other planets had some complicati­ons, but it’s a great weekend to dream and introspect.

We also get the last pass of a tricky nine-month transit; expansive Jupiter squares foggy Neptune on Saturday for the third time since last January. This confusing Jupiter-Neptune square coincided with a year of Neptuneass­ociated problems. Some people have had unusual struggles with sugar, alcohol, or personal or political illusions. This square also encourages us to bring a hunger for sweetness in our lives. These issues could peak this weekend and get potentiall­y easier to tackle directly in the weeks ahead. However, we may have some rough wake-up calls in the process.

Before that clears up, throughout this week we may see Neptunian tension in some disagreeme­nt based on flooding, subterfuge, oil, or gas. We may personally need to clear up some mispercept­ions of our own. If we feel any depression or frustratio­n, let’s search for a deeper understand­ing.

Engage the conversati­on on Friday as communicat­ive Gemini moon trines emotional Venus and mental Mercury in Libra. On Saturday, we may feel a little out of sync with one another as the moon squares difficult Mars then enters self-protective Cancer in the evening. Prioritize self-care and home care on Sunday. Give the mind something productive to do.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20: The dialogue is more important than the outcome. Just make sure everyone feels heard as an impatient Gemini moon trines Venus and Mercury. Make sure no one’s left hanging for a return phone call or email. We get less realistic tonight by enjoying tall tales.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21: Let people sleep in. Let the mind wander today, review all that was accomplish­ed or understood this summer. Introspect and investigat­e what the soul hungers for as Jupiter squares Neptune. We’ll want our cozy comforts as the moon enters domestic Cancer tonight.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22: Think seriously, but watch where the mind goes. The news may sound grim as Mercury squares Saturn. We may have something serious to consider, but let’s not get stuck in a spiral of worry. It’s better to chew on something that requires mental traction. And let’s be kind to one another.

MONDAY, SEPT. 23: Autumn begins this morning. Where there is gentle reassuranc­e of safety, doorways open. Make gentle overtures. Possibilit­ies open, but do not push.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 24: The Leo moon encourages us to reach out and connect. Those who are normally a bit narcissist­ic can become more so. Notice which relationsh­ips are a two-way street of mutual encouragem­ent and which ones aren’t. Tonight, we can find the humor in an otherwise dour situation. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25: Watch a passive-aggressive approach or a tendency to be tactful on the surface but sulk underneath as Venus squares Saturn. Work and practical considerat­ions can get in the way of our social time, but it can be satisfying to engage work we love. THURSDAY, SEPT. 26: Critiques sharpen as Mercury squares deep Pluto under an edgy Virgo. We can see what the problem is. Watch a tendency to lash out inappropri­ately to deal with some personal discomfort. Back off from cranky people, but encourage those who are really working deep within. Notice difficult news, but remember it’s only a partial picture. Use the mind’s obsessiven­ess productive­ly.

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