Zuri's Astrological Starcast for September 2009

Say goodbye to summer as the sun heads into the penthouse offices of Virgo. Acting as your holistic wellness guru, Virgo has everyone thinking about how they can restructure, clear out and organize the mental and physical clutter that has taken up residence in their lives. Whatever has not been dealt with will take center stage this month for healing and resolution. It's no accident that this planetary transit causes a Universal energetic shift that sends everyone back on the health, job and academic tracks. Virgo makes no excuses for its "no-nonsense let's get the job done" attitude. It's here to facilitate physical change and bring your best self out through hard work and due diligence.

Harvest the power of the Pisces full moon on the 4th to release ideals or dreams that haven't come to pass in exchange for new visions. Intuition will be be laser sharp as the Pisces moon illuminates the Universe's messages and separates what is real from fantasy. In combination with the Virgo sun, this lunar phase will give us a chance to analyze the spiritual breadcrumbs that the angels and animal spirit guides place on our path to move forward from a new perspective. Powering up your water or earth magic rituals right now will finally allow your practical magic to get real results in the physical world.

Try your hand at stone therapy for self healing with stones such as Amber or Selenite. Amber is wonderful for emotional and physical healing, as well as attracting prosperity and success. Selenite is often placed in homes for spiritual protection, enhances communication, as well as creates awareness of the truth in any situation.

This month spotlights the healing that needs to occur in ourselves and our relationships thanks to the Mercury retrograde shifting our perception towards heart, financial and health based matters throughout September. From September 6th through the 16th, the retrograde will be in the sign of Libra and that will restore balance to our relationships by focusing on the ways in which we communicate with our family, our colleagues and our romantic partners. Really take the time to listen to what the other person is saying, as well as to your own heart based feelings, so you can proceed without misunderstanding. Journal and be very clear about what you are giving and getting out of your relationships. It's about taking better care of yourself by replenishing the harmony within your spirit.

This Libran influence will emphasize what is no longer working, what needs to be revised and altered so that we can achieve our relationship goals. This may even be the time when people from your past resurface for a second chance or you may reach out to them for closure. Just make sure that they are serious about commitment or making lasting change this time around. Analyze their words and actions before taking a renewed leap of faith. Weigh the pros and cons carefully so you can recognize the lessons and blessings behind every opportunity for a fresh new start.

Artistic and writing projects that have been shelved the last couple of weeks can also receive a much needed boost of energy for completion. Let your Feng Shui inner diva shine and decorate the home in such a manner that creates a warm inviting space that attracts positive chi into your life. Consult with an experienced Feng Shui expert to enhance your luck and make your home's energy work for you.

On a financial note, be careful when entering into any business or legal contracts during this period because the likelihood of having to go over details a number of times for revision or correction is high. It's best to wait until this retrograde passes for a favorable resolution. Also, make sure to back up all of your important files and be on the look out for potential glitches in electronics and technical gadgets.

When the Mercury Retrograde shifts into Virgo on the 17th, we can really make some positive changes to our lives by focusing our thoughts on how we can improve our overall health. Look at how you have been contributing to your health and investigate ways to create a better diet and exercise routine that produces amazing results. Step back, take this time to look at what areas need re-tweaking and try new techniques to reach a long term solution.

The past couple of months had everyone in major holding patterns. The major lesson this month is to adopt an abundance and gratitude mindset to attract more of what you want into your life. Allow your angelic committee of spiritual helpers to work in tandem with your physical efforts to create change. Have faith and trust that everything is as it should be. In order to manifest changes on a faster scale, do not cling to just one method of achieving your results. Be open to whatever direction the Universe is willing to create the opportunities for realizing your dreams. The new Virgo moon on the 18th will have all sorts of unexpected doors opening up. You might receive an email or a phone call offering a new interview or business opportunity. Or, a surprising romantic invitation may fall on your lap. Plan for the unexpected and be receptive to any and all small miracles this month. The next few weeks will show things of a tangible nature coming back in a better and more improved form.