Esoteric astrology as news for week September 24 – 30, 2025

Libra, Autumn, Archangels & Season of Forgiveness

Thursday, September 29th, is Michaelmas, the Feast of the Archangels. We begin with St. Michael, the Archangel, guide and protector of Earth during Autumn. During each season a different cosmic protector or Archangel tends to, cares for and protects Earth and her kingdoms. The Autumn Archangel is Michael, the Protector. He carries a flaming sword. Winter’s protector is Archangel Gabriel, the Messenger. Gabriel has a special connection with Mary, Mother of Jesus, informing her of the coming of the Holy Child. Spring’s Archangel is Raphael, Angel of Healing. And summer’s protector is Uriel. He teaches in meadows and fields and all the kingdoms hear him and are his students. The devas especially love him. 

It’s Autumn now with Sun in Libra, sign of balance, harmony and Right Relations with each other. Libra’s light streams through Venus (unifying humanity through Truth) then Uranus (new rhythms, new archetypes, revelations) then Saturn (a new structure to be used for the new era of Aquarius). Venus unifies. Uranus revolutionizes. And Saturn (the Mind of Solomon) brings fairness, justice and Right Judgment concerning the economy. 

Libra is a most interesting sign. Its energy of balancing and choice streams into our Earth during times of transition (the times we are in now). Libra with its scales, helps us balance polarities. As we stand between two Ages (Pisces and Aquarius), in the Kali Yuga (when the darkest of forces, the ancient Atlantean forces, are at play and allowed to be seen), our world is in a transitional crisis, as well as a crisis of choice. Can we discern and discriminate between the forces of light and dark? Humanity must choose now one side or the other. Pacifism is not a choice. We are cautioned. The dark forces cover themselves with false light. 

Thus we see the extreme polarities playing themselves out in our country, our world. A Shakespearean drama, tragic and comedic, everyone playing their part. It is quite a kerfuffle. And so, we call upon Libra to help balance our people, our country and all world events.

Note: We are in the 10 Days of Awe, of Repentance and of Asking Forgiveness. The Day of Atonement begins Wednesday (October 1) at sunset. We ponder on this in the light of the tragic killing of Charlie. Forgiveness. 

ARIES: Something appears, is seen, recognized, brought to balance and creates an interlude in your relationship(s). Perhaps you begin to realize the need for Goodwill in order to have true Right Relations with those who love you. Perhaps you recognize it is through relationships your true self emerges because relationships are where we learn the most. They are an I/Thou situation, a state where we learn to balance and harmonize the self with the other. Relationships provide structure and discipline and lead to true intimacy.

TAURUS; There are times when others tell you their deepest wounds, sadnesses and needs. Sometimes you can’t hear or understand them. But now your needs, usually hidden away, unknown to you, and thus hardly ever tended, are emerging via your health. You want to share how you feel. Changes, small and subtle, begin to manifest in how you express yourself, who you speak with, and your hopes, wishes, desires and wants. Since your usual way is silence, everyone, surprised, listens attentively.

GEMINI: Who is your family? What does family mean to you? Perhaps family means criticism and judgments. Perhaps family means gardens, teas, flowers and nourishment. Whatever family signifies for you, it is time to create your own family, to build  a family life with balance and love, discipline and rules, kindness and communication. We have times in our lives when we can recreate certain things, bringing them into manifestation. This time is now for you. You remember how to do this from past creative lifetimes. 

CANCER: A larger more expansive sense of self is unfolding. You’re both in the world and not in the world, at home and working all at the same time. Family is close by and yet they are not. You hold them within your heart. Both you and they have spiritual work to complete. It may not be in the same geographical region. A new set of realities concerning resources appears in the near future. Know that your specific and particular skills are a deeply needed resource. They nurture and nourish and we are grateful.

LEO: A tradition, perhaps religious, perhaps intellectual, becomes important to you. It is highlighted in order to bring forth from you a study, an action (Mars), a discipline and structure (Saturn) and a ritual (Uranus) that can bring order and stability to your inner (and outer) life. It also anchors something new. Perhaps you are remembering a parent, a teacher, someone who, older and wiser than you, instilled a sense of ethics, morals and justice and treated you as an equal. Who is this person? How would you honor them?  

VIRGO: You have resources in common with another, with others? There is a reason for this. Resources don’t only refer to money. They include values, possessions held in common, intimacy, interaction and relationship. There is a question about relationships and perhaps a feeling of what to do next, how to move forward and, perhaps, grief? Remember the beginnings of your relationships and how valuable they were. Can you find (and feel) this again? What seems so far away is usually what is really close by. 

LIBRA; The Sun is in Libra and wishing you a happy birthday. This is an important passage of time, a growing up and maturing developmental stage. There is a challenge to change, frustrations with time issues. There are shadows and limitations and pressures. Through all of these, wisdom is seeking to guide you. There will be times of absolute slowing down and times where the pace is accelerated. Mercury, the messenger, is also in Libra now. Stand in the Sun and ask what the messages from the gods are for you. 

SCORPIO: You have a deep, passionate desires to know all the mysteries of life, and although your focus may be directed at others, the reality of your search is for yourself. You will attempt to create a new image that better defines who you know yourself to be. Visualize a partnership created between your emotions, intellect, body and Soul. Emotions will be high for a while (Mars in Scorpio), people may shy away should you display your true depths of feelings. Assess who’s safe, who listens, who understands, who will stand with you always. 

SAGITTARIUS: It’s important to acknowledge your religious roots (family lineage, etc.) and begin to study the depths of the teachings from the viewpoint that religious teachings are guidelines that illumine and direct our life. This may sound old-fashioned to turn toward religion. However, two major lights are in that sector now, and they provide us with the suggestion for study. Another place to be is within a state of contemplation, solitude and seclusion. With lots of music, movement and food.

CAPRICORN: Life and responsibilities are busy these days. Maintain a consistent schedule of vitamins, minerals and adrenal support. A season has ended as a new season begins. It has a connection to the harvest festival, gathering the fruits of the summer’s season into a root cellar darkness. It’s time to begin fall and winter planting. I suggest a study of Bio-dynamics, using special plant, animal and mineral (homeopathic) preparations, following rhythmic influences of the sun, moon, planets, stars (of which you are one). Again, you are a star.

AQUARIUS: An entirely different set of ideals (values, goals) are beginning to dawn upon you, and therefore in viewing your life, notice how it seems the rules have changed, what you valued before becomes less accessible, things taken for granted are no longer useful, and perhaps your faith in life or God is being tested. It’s time for new studies, definitely new adventures and travels to new cultures. The disillusion felt will not last forever. Life becomes more realistic. You, too. Careful with how you care for others. Be mindful. 

PISCES: You think about life and death, happiness and mourning, forgiving and being forgiven. You know to live fully forgiveness is paramount. It’s the season of forgiveness. We heard that electric moment at Charlie’s memorial. It’s time to take morning and evening walks, making contact with the devas in nature, the most balancing of kingdoms. Gather seeds, pods, notice what is ripening yet still green, stop and view the architecture, notice what soothes and comforts. Read A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander. Begin your own photographic journal. Life will find you soon.