Throughout most of September, six planets will be retrograding. What could go wrong? In spite of the possible retrograde-related delays, this month gives us five very harmonious aspects, Trines, in the Earth signs. It’s time to manifest on the physical plane. September kicks off with Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto continuing their retrogrades. We’ve been dealing with this energy for a while, though some of the recent configurations, like last month’s conjunction between the North Node, Uranus and Mars, have certainly intensified things on both the personal and global levels. Fortunately, Mars pulls away from the conjunction on August 20th, taking a little of the combative energy out of the mix. Our first Earth Trine happens on September 11th with the Sun in Virgo and Uranus in Taurus. Locate Taurus and Virgo in your natal chart because these areas will be the most energized during this configuration. Taurus, perhaps the earthiest of all planets, is about comfort, nature, beauty, and financial security. Virgo wants to take care of details and tie up loose ends. The Sun shines a spotlight and Uranus brings important and unexpected transformation. This is a brilliant aspect for making positive changes to all things Taurean. Have you been wanting to ask for a raise? Perhaps you’ve been wishing you could redo the house or start a new health regime. This energy will help you make changes that allow you to shine. And this earthy energy will ground you no matter what curve balls Uranus throws your way. September 18th and 19th both bring Earth Trines. The first one is between the Sun in Virgo and Pluto in Capricorn. The Sun will shine the spotlight on the determined goat, lighting the path up that mountain. This is the perfect energy for transforming important areas of life. It’s time to put in the hard work, step into your power, get things done. On the 19th, Venus in Virgo trines Uranus in Taurus, and Venus rules. This is big! Expect positive, but unexpected changes in love, money, or creative projects. Pay special attention to the Virgo and Taurus houses in your chart. They won’t be the same after the energy of this aspect hits them. We get the positive vibes of more Earth energy on the 25th. Venus in Virgo will go into relationship with Pluto in Capricorn. The planets will call on us to stand in our own power, so we can make whatever changes need to be made for us to live our best lives. It’s also a good time to bring to the surface (Pluto) and any buried or neglected issues in relationships, especially love relationships, friendships with women, and relationships with mother figures (Venus). The Earth energy will support you through these complicated conversations and help you build solid foundations for moving forward. The final Earth Trine occurs on the 27th when Mercury retrogrades in Virgo and trines Pluto in Capricorn. Don’t be afraid of the backward-moving energy. The harmonious aspect will bring out the best of these planets. It will be a good day to reconsider, rethink, and revise plans. We will see clearly, so we can take care of any details that may have slipped our attention. The 27th is also a day when deep thinking will come easily helping us solve stubborn problems that have held us back from standing in our power. In addition to the Earth energy, there’s a Full Moon in Pisces on September 10th. This is a deeply spiritual moon. Slow down and honor your own spiritual traditions. And don’t be surprised if you receive intuitive messages as the realms dissolve into each other on this night. The New Moon occurs in Libra on the 25th. This is a great time to set intentions that involve finding balance. Here’s to making the best of wonderful, earthy September. Consider walking barefoot through the grass, taking a leisurely lunch with friends at your favorite restaurant, or hiking the trails with your favorite fur baby. Find a way to celebrate and give thanks to Mother Earth. She’ll be taking care of all of us this month. Hugged any beautiful, barky trees recently?