Inner Powerscope: Sept - Nov 2008

The horoscope about becoming the person you have the power to be!

Even though Fall is almost here, September through November are the months to shine. Be ready to step out on stage and project your voice, image and style. People will respond to your personality more than your authority, so put on a really good show. But don’t over analyze it. The keywords this cycle are “natural” and “organic.” The more natural you can be, the greater your success.

To get more out of your Inner Powerscope, count 6 signs forward or back from your Sun sign to see hidden areas of opposition that may be coming your way. To uncover hidden energy that may help strengthen your inner power, count 4 signs forward and back.

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ARIES

• Traditional/Western: March 21 - April 20
• Vedic/Eastern: April 14th-May 14th

Do what you have to do, but make sure you get what you really need. You may have to make a choice between immediate gratification and delayed bliss to make the connection you ultimately want. Part of your power this cycle comes from learning how to turn your beliefs and values into a practical resource for yourself and others. To prioritize your efforts, discern which things are of greatest service. Simple plans, more the big impulses, will allow you to be most effective this cycle.

TAURUS

• Traditional/Western: April 21 - May 21
• Vedic/Eastern: May 15th-June 15th

Let the good times roll! All you have to do is stay true to yourself, your vision, and what matters most. This will allow you to see the hidden value in things. If you have difficulty making a decision or choosing a direction, don’t settle for the “obvious” choice right away. You’ll likely miss out on the real treasure. Consider the option that seems most inwardly fulfilling or that piques your curiosity.

GEMINI

• Traditional/Western: May 22 - June 21
• Vedic/Eastern: June 16th-July 16th

Is that really what you want? Be certain it is before you ask for it or demand it. Consider getting a second opinion to help ensure you’re acting based on objective, critical thinking and not a hidden criticism stemming from an unresolved issue. You’ll have an easier time doing this in your work life than in your personal one. Show appreciation for those you love or admire to help the situation along. Rekindling or fortifying true friendships and letting false ones go are key for maintaining balance, perspective, and peace of mind this cycle.

CANCER

• Traditional/Western: June 22 - July 22
• Vedic/Eastern: July 17th-Aug 16th

No need to be perfect, but don’t forget to dot your i’s and cross your t’s. Embrace both the reality and the dream. This may make it easier to express your emotions or vision. Be direct, be firm, but more importantly, be precise. This will help everything run more smoothly. As a result, you’ll see new movement and opportunities for new beginnings - maybe even a chance to relocate. Don’t just take the torch this cycle, run with it!

LEO

• Traditional/Western: July 23 -August 21
• Vedic/Eastern: Aug 17th-Sept 16th

Take a chance, make a move, and be original. Put the playbook aside. Charm and originality will take you further than following tradition or pandering to the crowd. If you want all eyes on you, show them something they’ve never seen before - and won’t soon forget!. Your authority, expertise, beauty, or talent will be more easily recognized when wrapped in an unusual package.

VIRGO

• Traditional/Western: August 22 - September 23
• Vedic/Eastern: Sept 17th-Oct 16th

Take it easy this cycle. It may take a little time to get both what you want and what you need. Be patient but continue to move forward. Trust your judgment and don’t forget to act on it if you want to see something happen. Your personal investment and level of commitment will make all the difference. Balance your efforts with ample time to rest, rejuvenate and recharge. Add meditation to your regular routine and you will see significant progress with relatively little effort.

LIBRA

• Traditional/Western: September 24 - October 23
• Vedic/Eastern: Oct 17th-Nov 16th

Let yourself be appreciated — and enjoy the attention! Try not to put yourself under your own microscope. See yourself as others see you. Your good luck and good fortune come most easily when you feel comfortable in your skin and can let people “caress” it. The more you touch others and let others touch you, the more you’ll find you’re always in the right position to reap a pleasant reward.

SCORPIO

• Traditional/Western: October 24 - November 22
• Vedic/Eastern: Nov 17th-Dec 15th

You’ll get more support to manifest your dreams this cycle when you step outside of your comfort zone. Call on some of your previously learned skills or techniques if you need them to get you back on track, but don’t get “obsessed” with how things used to be done in the old days. Today is a new day. Get comfortable with a new power, new direction or new philosophy by just stepping out there with it and giving it a go. If you feel a little left out in the cold at first, especially by those closest to you, don’t let it get to you. Look for ’shelter’ elsewhere. Move in different circles that are more supportive and welcoming of the person you need to be.

SAGITTARIUS

• Traditional/Western: November 23 - December 22
• Vedic/Eastern: Dec 16th-Jan15th

You might not realize that you’ve got a big, exotic bird in your hand that’s worth a lot more than just two in the bush. Don’t be quick to give up anything without take a good look at what it’s really worth. Making a big splash (in a positive way) about things you’re doing or feelings you have can bring magnificient blessings and good fortune. Let the world know. The key is have fun with it for the sake of having fun with it. Be careful not to go overboard. You don’t want to upset the flow by taking on more than you can handle or more than you need.

CAPRICORN

• Traditional/Western: December 23 - January 20
• Vedic/Eastern: Jan 16th-Feb 12th

Be realistic. If you have someone you want to impress, they will be most impressed by how well you can do what you’re already good at. Refrain from giving lip service and blowing smoke about things you know nothing about just to get someone’s attention. In other words, “do you.” You’ll avoid a lot of stress and unnecessary hard work that is unlikely to pay off. And everyone will be better able to see how best you fit in to the bigger picture when they understand your true artistry.

AQUARIUS

• Traditional/Western: January 21 - February 19
• Vedic/Eastern: Feb 13th-Mar 13th

Stir things up a little bit (or a lot), especially in your relationships with others. Try new things or approaches. Be creative! Push the envelope, but don’t go so far that you’re just putting on airs. In order to make the right kinds of changes - be they permanent or temporary - you may have to let go of a few things or maybe even a few people. Life goes on. Shaking things up will help you move on in a healthy way.

PISCES

• Traditional/Western: February 20- March 20
• Vedic/Eastern: Mar14th-April 13th

You can keep dreaming or you can make your dreams come true. The trick is to make them real a little bit at a time. This will prevent the day-to-day reality of your dream from becoming too overwhelming. And it will help the future you desire seem not so far away. If you need extra motivation, just remind yourself why you’re doing what you do. Success and power is yours as long as you don’t horde it. There’s no need to “protect” it. Share it.

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A NOTE ON WESTERN VS. EASTERN ASTROLOGY

Traditional/Western astrology (newspapers and magazine horoscopes are based on this type of astrology) uses a different method of calculating planetary placements than Vedic/Eastern astrology, and does not account for the natural precession of the equinoxes. The Vedic system uses the actual positions of the planets, as they would appear if you looked up at heavens with a telescope today. The two systems also take a different approach to drawing and interpreting the elements of the chart. Which is better? That is probably a personal choice. After comparing my western and vedic charts, I felt the vedic placements more accurately described my life and energy. Some people feel the opposite way. When assessing a chart, I typically take a blended approach.

~Dr. M