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Gemini

(May 22-June 21)

Element: Air

Heart Wide Open

You should enjoy smooth sailing this month as your long-term plans are falling into place. September starts with messenger Mercury in analytical Virgo, retrograde in your 4th House of Security through September 12, which requires you to address unresolved family issues. You may feel like you're talking in circles about the same things, but the mentally sharp Virgo New Moon on September 8 gets you thinking about what happens next. Jupiter is also retrograde and backs into emotional Pisces and your 10th House of Career on September 9, connecting your heart with your professional aspirations. The emphasis on your feelings is corroborated by Venus' entry into powerful Scorpio in your 6th House of Work on September 8, followed by aggressive Mars on September 14

Cancer

(June 22-July 22)

Element: Water

Sensual Delights

Passion heats up your personal life with Astrology's lovers, Venus and Mars, moving into steamy Scorpio and your 5th House of Romance on September 8 and 14, respectively. This should provide a balance of action and attraction to get you all the attention you need. Creative juices flow as you resurrect old projects or rediscover lost talents thanks to the efficient Virgo New Moon on September 8 in your 3rd House of Information. Additional inspiration arrives on September 9 when lucky Jupiter backs into dreamy Pisces for another four months, and cerebral Mercury joins the party by turning direct on September 12. Finally, the movement of ideas picks up and barriers fall aside to help improve communicatio

Leo

(July 23- August 22)

Element: Fire

Rewriting History

It's time to rethink your assumptions about finances as mental Mercury in analytical Virgo continues to retrograde through your 2nd House of Money and Resources until September 12. The Virgo New Moon on September 8 reemphasizes your material 2nd house, focusing your attention on things rather than ideas. Your view of the road ahead may be blocked now. Your connection with the past deepens as Venus, Jupiter and Mars each enter emotional Water signs. Alluring Venus enters inquisitive Scorpio and your 4th House of Roots on September 8, followed there by energetic Mars on September 14, stimulating memories of childhood, home and family.

Virgo

(August 23-September 22)

Element: Earth

Free Your Mind

The ball is in your court this month as the Virgo New Moon on September 8 energizes your 1st House of Personality. Taking the initiative in self-improvement is even easier when Mercury turns direct in your sign on September 12. Relationship issues resurface on September 9 when Jupiter backs into sensitive Pisces and your 7th House of Partnerships, where it stays until January 22, 2011. Unresolved problems can return in a more dramatic form than before. When Jupiter joins incendiary Uranus on September 18, emotional excess makes it hard for you to deal with matters rationally.

Libra

(September 23-October 23)

Element: Air

Change Will Do You Good

Feelings intensify this month as sensual Venus and ardent Mars leave your even-keeled Air sign for the deeper passions of mysterious Scorpio on September 8 and September 14, respectively. Your forays into unknown emotional territory are affirmed as giant Jupiter backs into Pisces on September 9 to conjunct unorthodox Uranus on September 18 in your 6th House of Health and Work. This mind-opening conjunction is the second in a series of three that began on June 8 and culminates on January 4, 2011. You are now being given an opportunity to alter your perspective on the practical details of your life. Change is no longer just a good idea -- it's imperative to break free of restrictive patterns.

Scorpio

(October 24-November 22)

Element: Water

All Systems Go

It's time to review with a little help from your friends when the New Moon in proficient Virgo falls in your 11th House of Groups on September 8. This can help foster connections, but can also exaggerate faults and flaws -- use it to improve cooperation wherever possible, and recognize that you need to move on where it's not. Virgo's ruling planet Mercury is retrograde, also in your 11th house, until September 12, churning up further issues with colleagues and pals. Imperfections may be magnified, but you have the advantage of attractive Venus' entering your sign on September 8, which can make you more captivating personally and professionally. Creativity reignites on September 9 when lucky Jupiter backs into your 5th House of Romance and Self-Expression.

Sagittarius

(November 23-December 21)

Element: Fire

As the Tide Turns

This month pulls you into unfamiliar waters, yet you may be surprised now by the joy of withdrawing into quieter realms. You have time to recover from last month's extreme stress as logical Mercury continues its retrograde period in your public 10th House of Status until September 12. Loving Venus enters mysterious Scorpio and your 12th House of Divinity on September 8, arousing a deep yearning to connect with your spiritual side. Visionary Jupiter backs into sympathetic Pisces and your 4th House of Home and Family on September 9, when memories of the past lure you out of your head and into your heart. But the practical Virgo New Moon on September 8 in your professional 10th house reminds you to finish your work before pursuing

metaphysical interests.

Capricorn

(December 22- January 19)

Element: Earth

Raring to Go

If you've been bottling up feelings of frustration about your career and the purpose of your life, the cork may pop this month. Cerebral Mercury turns direct in your 9th House of Higher Truth on September 12, allowing you to move past petty distractions and fix your mind on your highest aspirations. A pivotal moment occurs with the Sun's entry into Libra on September 22, further emphasized by the Full Moon in impatient Aries on September 23. The Moon in this enterprising sign is also joined with a hyperkinetic Jupiter-Uranus conjunction. However, the urge to create something new in your life is countered by your obligations, thanks to hard aspects with traditional Saturn and risk-averse Pluto. This is a time to weigh the costs and construct a plan to manage any major transitions.

Aquarius

(January 20- February 18)

Element: Air

Time in a Bottle

Although you may feel caught in a gigantic undercurrent, there is forward movement in your life. Staying focused on the present can be tricky with rational Mercury backtracking in critical Virgo forcing your thoughts toward the past and what you could have done better. On September 12, Mercury turns direct in your 8th House of Transformation -- at last you can start turning your thoughts into reality. Meanwhile, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto all continue their retrograde periods, replaying themes from your recent past. Persistent Pluto turns direct on September 14, and opportunistic Jupiter backs into inspirational Pisces on September 9. A conjunction between Jupiter and shocking Uranus on September 18 can suddenly open your mind to amazing possibilities that send your thinking far into the future.

Pisces

(February 9- March 20)

Element: Water

The Things We Do for Love

This month gives you a chance to review where you stand and make a fresh start in relationships. The key event is the New Moon in analytical Virgo and your 7th House of Partnership on September 8. This conjunction of the Sun and Moon in this house casts seeds of hope for personal improvement. Mercury's direct turn in your 7th house on September 12 initiates conversations that can help you find answers, and a brilliant Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Pisces on September 18 brings even more insight. The Sun's entry into Libra and your 8th House of Others on September 22 marks the Fall Equinox. But Libra's reputation for harmony may be challenged by an assertive Aries Full Moon in your 2nd House of Personal Values on September 23, exposing a stark contrast between your own priorities and those of someone else.

Aries

(March 21- April 20)

Element: Fire

Shattering Illusions

It's time to break out of old routines, Aries, and opportunistic Jupiter's conjunction with shake-it-up Uranus on September 18 will assist you in the process. But you must reach deep within now, as Jupiter retrogrades back into your 12th House of Imagination on September 9 -- your brain could be exploding with innovative ideas that keep you awake at night. Weeding out the unrealistic fantasies is one way of using the discriminating power of the Virgo New Moon on September 8, which falls in your 6th House of Details. It will require hard work to make your dreams come true. Logical Mercury retrogrades until September 12, offering a glimpse of what's wrong with your current plans so you can make corrections for a more stable future.

Taurus

(April 21-May 21)

Element: Earth

Strut Your Stuff

Your social life receives a boost this month when the New Moon in earthy Virgo hits your 5th House of Romance and Self-Expression on September 8. The combined forces of the Sun and Moon in this sultry sector of your chart help you attract attention personally and professionally. Also on September 8, your ruling planet Venus sashays into Scorpio and your 7th House of Partnerships and Public Life. Communication increases when chatty Mercury turns direct on September 12, putting unfinished conversations and creative ideas are back on the table. Potent Pluto's direct turn on September 14 is in your 9th House of Future Vision, requiring you to process the fears that are preventing you from reaching your potential.

Book of the Month

Eat...Pray...Love

Liz Gilbert (Roberts) had everything a modern woman is supposed to dream of having - a husband, a house, a successful career - yet like so many others, she found herself lost, confused, and searching for what she really wanted in life. Newly divorced and at a crossroads, Gilbert steps out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life, embarking on a journey around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery. In her travels, she discovers the true pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of prayer in India, and, finally and unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of true love in Bali.

The necklace is made up of a 108 gemstones. The number 108 is sacred in the Hindu religion. This necklace can be used in any religion or spiritual belief, as they are used to pray and meditate. Bloodstone gem is the stone of courage. It provides grounding energy for the heart and help balance the entire body. It is dark green in color. This necklace does not have a clasp (Jap Mala beads do not have clasps) and hangs approximately 12 inches around your neck.

Crystal of the Month

Hematite meaning and properties

Hematite is used to improve relationships. If you need your personal relationship to be better, carry a

hematite with you always.

The name comes from the Greek word for blood. It has been used as an amulet against bleeding, and so is known as the "blood stone". When arranged like the petals of a flower, it is referred to as the "iron rose". Native American folklore states that war paint made from hematite will make one invincible in battle. People in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries wore hematite jewelry during mourning. Scientists of the Mars Exploration Rover Project believe that deposits of hematite on Mars may help prove whether large amounts of liquid water ever flowed on Mars' surface. They say that where water was, life may have had a chance to thrive as well.

Hematite is good for increasing intuition. In jewelry it is best in a ring worn on the left hand.

Healing properties of Hematite

Hematite stimulates iron absorption in the small intestine, which in turn improves oxygen supply to the body. It can be in direct contact with the skin, but results in inflammation for some people, so test it carefully on

yourself before use.

Sources of Hematite

Brazil is the most important source of hematite. Other sources include: China, Canada, England, and Germany.

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