by Robert Wilkinson
Monday and Tuesday are important times of decision, choice, release, and promise. As the Sun crosses over the South Node, let go of all the petty worries that go nowhere and contribute nothing to your sense of well being. The septile to Jupiter offers the seed of things to come, and is a real turning point in the Sun-Jupiter cycle that will renew at the conjunction November 21-22, just before the Sun enters Sagittarius.
The Moon conjuncts Saturn in a reprise of the sequence of Fixed T-squares we've had to deal with since August 2005, and there are ample articles on this site explaining that effect, so I won't go into it here. Go to the site google on the front page if you want to research what I've said about this on-going influence testing all our patience! Right now, if in doubt show maturity and self-control, and search for what is meaningful to you personally in terms of your larger sense of why you're here on Earth and what song is yours to sing.
Overall, any oppositional energies are showing us Uranus and Neptune holding their own against Venus and Saturn, with everything harmonized by other planets. Show courage in shaping your individual will to express the "Higher Will" and keep unveiling what you need to while protecting yourself against unfair social judgments. Many will see the crash of unsustainable or ill-defined forms of self-expression, and use limitations wisely, not as a justification for inadequacy. Creatively mobilize to answer some need, without getting unnecessarily bound by externals.
In the next few days leading up to the coming Solar eclipse, see what is and is not sustainable, embrace a larger point of view, unlease your intensity of self expression based in your faith in yourself, and prepare for a zone of "transfiguration" between September 21-27. The next three days are great for many things, due to the favorable Venus sextile Jupiter, so take heart, follow through on core material and situations, and put together whatever harvest you see from the past month's labors.

Robert,
How we are all mirrors for one another as the voice that comes through you seems quite in tune with the intuitive nature I can perceive of these times. I have encountered the delays and setbacks while trying to uphold a broader perspective and as you say: shape the individual will to express the "Higher Will". I feel a potent nature in the ethereal depths for the times that are ahead. Keep spreading your wisdom my friend, it is wonderful to read as we all aim to embody our Dharmic nature and Oneness with the Universe - as it is truly within us all.
Namaste,
Carson
Posted by: Carson | September 17, 2006 at 05:40 PM
Really,Daring Hearts are never afraid of "getting forcefully extracted" as they get empowered by Heavenly Forces - Providence.
Posted by: Svetlana | September 18, 2006 at 09:46 AM
Robert,
I am a frequent reader of your special reports although I must admit that I am not good at the science of astrology.I am not familiar with all the notions you use.Still, I am fascinated with your interpretations.LatelyI have experienced inner changes and there have also been signs that make me think that my health might be affected.You are such an expert in astrology and I dare ask you only one thing.Please tell me in what way this Solar Eclipse will change my life.Tell me,please, only what chapters it will close and what it will open.I was born on the 4th of February 1954 in Constanta,Romania.I would be mostly grateful to you.I trust you very much.I kindly thank you in advance,
anita
Posted by: anita | September 21, 2006 at 02:26 PM
"Letting go" seems to be the major theme with these cosmic events. I read the new paper here in New York, and I become so disgusted with everything. The homeless situation in this city is a crime, and no one seems to care about anything...hopefully that will all change. I find myself wanting to hide sometimes. I wish I could crawl into a cave, and regenerate. I don't know if this makes any sense, but it's how I feel.There are momets when I feel so exposed. I've been feeling secretive lately also. like i'm protecting myself from something I cannot see. Weird indeed.
March 11th 1973
8:26PM
New York, NY
Posted by: Nicole | September 21, 2006 at 04:31 PM
Hi Carson - Through the law of magnetic attraction we do attract those who mirror what Cosmos speaks to us. Truth seeking Souls are "gathering their medicine" and assembling with others in preparation for the major changes already in motion. And each in any community has their unique skills and song to sing. Thanks for your comment.
Hi Svetlana - So good to see one who knows the value of boldness and daring in living life as we demonstrate our Eternal nature! Aum Namah Shivaya!
Hi anita - Hopefully my column can help you get familiar with some terms that will open the doors to deeper astrological knowledge. I did post on how this eclipse will affect each sign in this article. Though this eclipse may bring some annoying things, all in all it should affect your chart favorable due to being in harmony with your Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. It's a turn in direction through the biseptile to your Jupiter which trine your Sun always brings you benefit.
Hi Nicole - NYC can indeed be difficult. I lived there years ago, and it's getting pretty tough. Try to let go of disgust, even if it's true, since it is not useful unless you can do something about it. Uranus is revolutionizing your life, and if you're feeling like you're protecting yourself, perhaps you are, since Jupiter is trine your Sun. The mass consciousness is very polluted right now. This year you're turning inward to seek and demonstrate compassion and understanding, preparing for the culmination year to begin next March. You're forming the seed for all that will happen after March 2008.
Posted by: Robert | September 22, 2006 at 07:52 AM