http://www.stariq.com/pagetemplate/article.asp?PageID=11016The planets support a back-to-school attitude this month, so don't be surprised if you find yourself eager to roll up your sleeves and get to work getting organized. Also anticipate a strong desire to simply get it done—whatever "it" might be. From finances to feelings to freedom, the summer of 2011 was a summer of upheaval, and whether you were uprooted, upset, or upended, you might still be shaking from the shifts. Just keep in mind that it won't be possible to rewrite history—what's done is done, and what's been said is said. Which means part of this week's planetary organization process involves learning to live with the consequences of action.
Fortunately, several positive (yes, I'm using the "p" word) interactions provide solid support for getting grounded and staying that way. (1) Mercury Direct makes forward movement downright probable, and all those new plans and projects you've had on hold finally have a chance to take root and grow. But that's not all: Mercury Direct also makes it possible to implement all the revisions the retrograde highlighted.
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4) On August 30, Jupiter began a retrograde that lasts until December 25. Jupiter Retrograde is not pernicious and nothing to stress over, and as Jupiter retraces its entry into Taurus, we will be revisiting and reviewing decisions made since June, especially decisions related to resources.
(5) A Sun/Mars sextile supplies the "get-it-done" mantra. Both the Sun and Mars signify physical energy, and when they work together, we tend to experience increased vitality. Expect to feel ambitious, as well as determined to achieve your goals. Be aware that those goals don't have to be professional or career-related. This positive interaction supports all sorts of efforts - even the resolve to go to the gym. The Sun/Mars sextile lasts until mid-October, giving us plenty of time to make good use of its vim and vigor.
As you make your way through the next several weeks, do your best to create internal as well as external order. Organize, arrange, and tidy up those closets, shelves, garages, attics, and desks, but also align thought, word, and deed. Upheaval can produce valuable results if we make it a practice to be mindful of our reactions. Reactions under stress tend to be habitual, and while useful in the moment, they often no longer serve who we are in present time. They can be transformed into positive, thoughtful responses if we are willing to stay conscious and aware. Not an easy task, but certainly worth the effort.