September 2013 horoscope - Aries

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the monthly solar horoscope for birthdays from 14^th April to 15^th May or Aries Ascendants or Moons

By Louise Gilbert

Aries, this should be a fun-filled month for you that alleviates some of the pain in the backside that Saturn in opposition to your sign has been causing over the past months. Saturn limits and restricts but helps us clear out dead wood and helps us eliminate what we don’t need anymore. In your 7^th house of committed relationships, it would have been your partner that put the brakes on or your expectations and behaviour patterns in and around relationships that no longer give you any satisfaction. You know something needs to change but maybe you feel you’re not getting anywhere. That’s ok – becoming clear about what you want from a relationship, change how you approach partnerships and making it clear where your boundaries are takes time and a lot of practice. Yes, you do need to be patient but most importantly, you will have to want to change. Otherwise the process is unnecessarily painful and difficult. See the current ‘obstacles’ as a blessing in disguise. Ironically, this Saturn transit in particular for you also has a huge influence on your work and career! 
 
But anyway, Saturn is not causing you any new issues this month and, in fact, there is a lot of optimism around relationships and romance at the moment. The Sun is in its own sign of Leo and in its own house, your 5^th solar house. This is a splendid placement to be the centre of attention –and enjoy it. Romance is on the cards, it can be dramatic, sudden and overly romantic. Keep one foot on the ground if you can, Neptune is in opposition making you less aware of the – potential – downsides your lovers may display. 
 
Nevertheless, the focus is firmly on relationships and commitment in particular. You probably already are at the stage where you don’t see the point in getting involved in a light fling. So, the planetary movements that promise some light hearted romance and a drive for more serious commitment might just turn out to be an excellent combination for the beginning of a ‘good’ relationship. In particular the time around the 5^th September, when the new Moon in Leo takes place in your house of romance and fun, is the week to really get out there and have some fun with your friends. A new cycle in your romantic life begins now and with the next round of eclipses across your relationship axis, this could be one of the most or more important times in your life to do with partnerships. 
 
This new Moon falls into the nakshatra of Purvaphalguni, the 11^th of 27 'wives of the Moon' and one of three that is ruled by the planet Venus. This is a creative nakshatra which broadly speaking brings skills in arts and a love of pleasure. The deity for this star is Bhaga, the God of Prosperity. For you, yes, a time of romance but also creative self-expression, playful and fun activities, children and simply being yourself. 
 
So, while this is all happening on a more external level, you are also dealing with property related matters. Perhaps your home life is in some disarray at the moment and it’s now crystallising what began during the new Moon in Cancer last month. Although you’ll have an overall optimistic attitude, Mars in its debilitation sign can also make you a little short-tempered around the house which can be somewhat self-destructive so keep a cool head even if things crop up suddenly and unexpectedly. 
 
The full Moon on 19^th September is in the sign of Pisces and your house of meditation and foreign places. After a busy, busy month of socialising and having fun, you may feel an overwhelming need to be alone. It's time to balance your life with some down time and for a lot of you, this could also mean a trip abroad and a stay by the sea. It could be the culmination of a project or whatever you want to call it that began in March 2012. It could have been to do with work and what you felt needs to change to make your daily routines more fulfilling. Again, this may also have to do with some kind of connection to places abroad.
 
Have a great month, Aries!
 
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