September 18, 2017
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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES BY THE SATURN SISTERS
September 18-24, 2017
We’re feeling work, work, and more work as our projects and process take top priority this week. The Devil is definitely in the details now as we have a whole conglomeration of planets in hard-working and health-obsessed, Virgo. On the same day of the New Moon( late night Tuesday on the West Coast and early morning on the East Coast and Europe), Venus also enters Virgo.The shadow side can be perfectionism, neurosis and worrying yourself sick over imagined fears. Self-care is essential for the next-few weeks as is finding the balance between workaholic tendencies and everything else in your life. The Autumnal Equinox arrives on Friday as the Sun enters the equalizing stars of Libra. For more details on your sign/rising, read on below.
WRITING DOWN THE STARS:
RITUAL AND WRITING IN THE DESERT
NOVEMBER 3-6, 2017 UNDER THE TAURUS FULL MOON
IN THE MOAB DESERT
With Shari Zollinger, Astrologer and Poet
& Sherene Vismaya, Astrologer and Jungian Analyst
Join us in the mystical Mars-like vortex of the Red Rocks of Moab, Utah.
The desert has always been a symbol of transformation and prime territory for looking at our own internal landscapes. Shari and Sherene are excited to offer a retreat that pairs writing and ritual in this amazing landscape with the intent of writing our way back to ourselves
Location:
Red Cliffs lodge is about 25 minutes outside of Moab city right along the infamous and stunning Colorado River. Each one of the rooms has a small kitchenette. There’s also a pool, hot tub and workout room, plus a restaurant that opens for dinner at 5 pm.
RETREAT OFFERINGS:
Opening Ceremony
Jungian Journaling + Creative Writing kind of like “Red Book” meets Rilke.
Oracle Deck of Writing Prompts (Come prepared to write!) We will take advantage of the writers, muses, and poets we love to juice up the writing process.
Love Letters to Ourselves
Desert Writing and Walking Excursions: Dead Horse Point and Arches National Park
Star Gazing
Dialoguing with Landscape
Dialoguing with the Unconscious
Writing Dreams
Opportunities for private sessions with Shari and Sherene
Deposit to hold your space
$300 ($397 due by November 1st)
Includes all the above plus Sunday Brunch
Discounted rates at Red Cliffs Lodge for cozy, rustic cabins with all the amens, swimming pool, hot tub and workout room. They have refrigerators and little kitchens, so you can bring your own food.
Shari Zollinger is a modern-day nomad who recently landed in the wild west outpost of Moab, Utah. She is a book enthusiast, a published poet and fluent in the symbolic and archetypal language of astrology. Her passion for language and poetics puts her in the unique position of translating astrology’s ancient language for the contemporary psyche. Her clients are deeply artistic, insatiably bookish, wordsmiths of the highest order, and willing to take on the gorgeous challenge of deep self-work. Shari has a thriving astrology practice and continues to write her way into poems.
Sherene Schostak, M.A. is a Jungian Analyst and astrologer in private practice for the past eighteen years. She specializes in depression, anxiety, creative blocks, life transitions, eating disorders, and relationships. She is the author of several books including: Speculation Now; Transpersonal Astrology: Explorations at the Frontier; & Surviving Saturn’s Return (McGrawHill). She holds a Master’s Degree from New York University in Clinical Psychology, a Masters in Developmental Psychology from Pace University and advanced graduate work in psychoanalytic studies from The New School and The Jungian Institute, ISAP, Zurich. She is currently based in San Francisco but teaches workshops internationally.
Aries:
Are you ready for some serious newness, Aries? You better be, because that’s what the stars are delivering late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, in the form of a spectacular New Moon in your house of work. If you’ve felt bored, uninspired or just plain disorganized at the office, this lunation can kick you right back into shape. This is your moment to plan for the next six months of work/life balance – and major success. Friday brings the Autumnal Equinox, setting you up for four weeks of relationship balancing and obsession about partnerships. If you’re single, you won’t remain that way for long.
Taurus:
There’s a powerful New Moon late on Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, and it’s one you’ll adore, Taurus. That’s because this lunation takes place in your house of love and pleasure, and it’s in Virgo – your sister earth sign. This is a smooth and easy New Moon during which you should set creative and romantic goals for the next six months. By Friday the Sun moves into Libra, igniting the Fall Equinox. This moment of recalibration is perfect for focusing on wellness rituals. Plan for lots of yoga and meditation during the next four weeks, and potentially a spa visit.
Gemini:
There’s almost too much big astro-news making headlines this week, Gemini, but because you’re the ultimate multi-tasker, you’ll wrap your brain around it all in a snap. First up, the New Moon arrives late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. This lunation is ideal for focusing on domestic issues: your relationship to your family and to the bones of the house you currently live in. You might dream up some fabulous redecorating ideas during the next six months. By Friday the Sun sweeps into Libra, your sister air sign, bringing you four weeks of love, romance and creativity. What could be better?
Cancer:
It’s a New Moon week, which means that you’re about to feel all your feels, Cancer. Late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, the New Moon in Virgo helps you set intentions. Communication, thinking patterns, writing and speaking are all important matters at the moment – and for the next six months. If you intend to publish something from a blog to a novel, this is your moment to focus on your goals – and to put them in writing. The Autumnal Equinox arrives on Friday, bringing your attention to your favorite subject: your sanctuary. Nest like it’s your job for the next four weeks.
Leo:
Finally, Leo – the stars are fully turning the page, if not closing the book on the last few challenging months. With Tuesday’s New Moon, everything will begin to feel very different, especially for your financial outlook. This is your best moment to focus on income/spending goals in all of 2017 – write them down before this lunation is exact late Tuesday night into early Wednesday. With Venus going into your financial zone at the same time, your earning potential is hugely magnified. By Friday the Fall Equinox arrives, helping you to hone in on your communication strategy for the next four weeks.
Virgo:
You’ve been the birthday girl for almost four weeks already, but the New Moon (arriving late on Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning) lets you have your cake and it too. This is your moment, Virgo: go ahead and write down ALL your goals for the next six months, because the stars totally see you right now. Not only that, but the love and beauty planet also moves into your sign and will grace you with romance for the next three weeks. Plus the Autumnal Equinox arrives on Friday, helping you to find the inner balance you seek – it’s time to slay.
Libra:
This is the week when everything changes, Libra. Late on Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, a powerful New Moon arrives to wake up your dream zone: it’s as if someone is turning on all the lights in your psyche. Expect some instant self-awareness, and plan to write down some of your insights. Your ruler Venus moves into the same part of your chart within 24 hours of the New Moon, amplifying this theme. But that’s not even the most important astro-event of the week: that comes on Friday, when the Sun moves into your sign on the Fall Equinox. Happy birthday baby!
Scorpio:
There are three important astro-events this week, but a common theme is emerging: it’s time to get by with a little help from your friends. Your social network is the star of the show as the New Moon descends late Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning. Collabs are key during the next six months, but especially during the next few weeks, as Venus will also grace your networking zone. When the Sun moves into Libra on Friday, igniting the Fall Equinox, you may feel like retreating within a bit. Finding that inner balance will be the key to making all your projects work during the next four weeks.
Sagittarius:
There’s a powerful New Moon on tap for Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning, Sadge. What’s so exciting about this lunation is that it lands in your career zone, opening up the door to tremendous opportunity during the next six months. This is the best moment of the year for you to set important professional goals. Even better, with Venus in this part of your chart for the next few weeks, you could see some immediate results. The Sun moves into Libra on Friday, initiating the Fall Equinox. Balance your insatiable desire to travel with your need to get grounded during the next four weeks.
Capricorn:
It’s a big week in your stars, Capricorn! The first of three astro-events happens on Tuesday, when Venus, the planet of love and beauty, moves into Virgo – your sister earth sign. Even better, when the New Moon lands in your travel zone late that night into Wednesday morning, you can begin to seed your most exotic, exciting plans for road-tripping over the next six months. That’s not even all that’s on the cosmic agenda this week: Friday brings the Fall Equinox, the moment that the Sun moves into your career zone. For the next four weeks your professional savvy is off the charts – better than ever.
Aquarius:
With the New Moon arriving late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, prepare to feel as sexy as all get out – or at least in some need of emotional intimacy. This lunation is the perfect opportunity for you to allow yourself to go there – and keep going there for the next six months. This can vastly improve your relationships – especially because love planet Venus will be in this part of your horoscope for the next few weeks. The Fall Equinox arrives on Friday, bringing the warmth of the Sun into your travel zone, and inspiring you to book your next holiday.
Pisces:
This is one of the most important weeks of the year for you, Pisces. That’s because the New Moon alights in your opposite sign late on Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning. This breathtaking moment highlights your relationships and helps you set partnership goals for the next six months. Bonus: this is in full effect whether you’re currently single or attached. Not only that, but the planet of love is moving into the same part of your chart, bringing loads of sweetness over the next few weeks. When the Fall Equinox arrives on Friday, it brings four weeks of super sexy vibes.
