DAILY ASTROLOGY IN FILM: SEPT. 7-9

MOON ENTERS SAGITTARIUS at 9:20pm EDT (after being Void of Course from 8:43pm) on Wednesday September 7 and remains until Friday Sept. 9 at 8:51pm EDT. Ruled by Jupiter, this Mutable Fire sign reflects the principle of growth, expansion, abundance and meaning. Long distance journeys of the mind (philosophy, religion and other abstract systems) and of the body (foreign travel) are also indicated. This period will require an abundance of Freedom and highlights this theme in relationships. It is a time of adventure and meaningful pursuits. We may experience arrogance from others because they think they know what's best for us...or we think we know what's best for others! Pay attention to what others around you may need and value their perspectives as well as your own.

LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Trine Uranus in Aries at 8:51pm EDT on Friday September 9. This can be an exciting time when we experience a lot of energy and a lot of innovative ideas which we can put into action. Of course remember the cautions of a Mercury still Retrograde, but you can have a lot of fulfilling fun with this energy. Traditional philosophical ideas may have new insights for us. Uranus in Aries is still activating the Warrior archetype, so enlightened physical practices such as T'ai Chi, Yoga and other pursuits aligning mind and body should offer great satisfaction at this time. Take your practice to the next level. Have a great adventure! It is likely to surprise you - in a beneficial way. Actions initiated during this period will tend to have VERY GOOD resolutions. (Again this would have an EXCELLENT evaluation if not for the retrograde Mercury.) 

JUPITER ENTERS LIBRA on Friday Sept. 9 at 7:18am EDT. We can look forward to a year or so of expanding our aesthetic sensibilities and more meaningful (or plentiful) relationships. Jupiter reflects the archetype of growth, leadership and abundance. Its shadow is excess...too much of a good thing doesn't always work out too well. Jupiter is driven to seek true Balance, Beauty and Harmonious Relationships in Libra. Just what the world needs right about now. 

SCENE OF THE DAY: The Last Samurai, 2003; Director: Ed Zwick. In this scene, Captain Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise), a disenchanted American soldier who has been captured by Japanese Samurai, learns an appreciation of this heightened way of life. The Samurai way of the Warrior in Service is not a purely aggressive fight for territory and power, but a lifestyle practice of integrity and personal consciousness. Algren takes his Warrior practice to a new level and is transformed. His shift of allegiance to fight with the Samurai shocks his fellow soldiers.