The Cosmic Connection
Astrology, by definition, is the study of time and light. It is an art that has been utilized by humanity for millennia to provide a better understanding of how the cosmos affects life on Earth. One’s personal horoscope, also known as a birth chart or natal chart, is a snapshot of the sun, moon, planets and more at the date, time and location of one’s birth. This snapshot holds many keys and secrets to one’s personality and can be considered one’s personal map, guidebook and lesson plan for life! Everything in the cosmos continues moving beyond the moment of your birth and influences your life in cyclical ways, according to the rhythm of the sun, moon, planets, stars, and seasons at specific ages.
The weekly horoscopes provided here in Shore Local Newsmagazine are written based on your rising sign. These horoscopes are intended to provide guidance and insight based on these rhythms and the cosmic connection to your lived experience. So much is written in the stars! It is my intention that these entries will assist you in deciphering what is encoded within you.
Rising sign horoscopes for Aug. 28 – Sept. 3
♈ Aries: Your sense of self is changing. Reflect on what you’ve been shown about your personal growth and maturity, as well as the parts of you that are also parts of the collective.
♉ Taurus: You’ve been gifted a sneak peek into the liminal space that is your connection to the universe. Trusting divine flow to manifest your dreams requires releasing self-limiting beliefs.
♊ Gemini: Resilience grows from accepting and facing challenges. You can rise to the top and become an authority figure through embracing the lessons that come from adversity.
♋ Cancer: You can be a great leader. The inner knowing is there. Enroll in whatever is calling you to fully believe in and surrender to your highest potential!
♌ Leo: There’s still a self-discovery journey underway. Remember to have compassion for yourself as you dive in again to explore even greater depths of yourself.
♍ Virgo: You’ve learned a lot about your closest relationships and about facing your fears. Another round of lessons is coming. Truth and honesty with yourself are of the utmost importance.
♎ Libra: Surrendering to the flow of life in some way every day fuels your soul. Surrender with intention and discipline, rather than numbing and escapism, is the ideal form for your vitality.
♏ Scorpio: There are things in this life that simply cannot be controlled or changed. Acceptance is a learned skill. It doesn’t need to be so serious! Joy, pleasure and play keep the heart open.
♐ Sagittarius: You are learning how to wield your arrow with more bravery. This can be challenging with an unbalanced footing. Something in your foundation requires your attention.
♑ Capricorn: One achieves greatness in linguistics, being a vocalist, and/or an expert communicator through practice. Return to training; something deep within wants freedom.
♒ Aquarius: It may be time to tighten the reins again on your fiscal responsibility. A little more discipline and frugality now can produce greater resources in the future.
♓ Pisces: There is an eternal flow within you like the endless movement of an ocean. You are at the helm of the invisible forces. Happiness comes from riding the waves with ease and grace.
Weekly astrology summary:
Planets begin to retrace steps that the ocean has already hidden. The liminal space between the beginning and end of the zodiac is revisited once again as structured Saturn cautiously wades back into the zodiac sign Pisces on Sept. 1. Saturn’s been constructing the hearth and tending the slow burn in the early degrees of Aries since May 24; the preview of Saturn’s influence on this brand new, cosmic fireplace temporarily ends until early 2026. There are still lessons to learn, driftwood to gather, illusions to dispel, and dreams to form. The experience can bring a revisitation of themes that may have felt out of reach earlier this year. There’s supporting, harmonious flow in the cosmos to try again, to reimagine, to intuit, to realign with flow, and to tackle previous challenges with diplomacy and motivation. The process and plan may require more grounded attention to detail, which will be supported as messenger Mercury shifts into Virgo, its favorite sign, on Sept. 2. Pay close attention to sparks of insight! They are the voice of your soul. Trust your gut and allow your inner knowing to guide you. Personal and collective growth and expansion are underway.
See the above horoscope for your rising sign for more specific insight and guidance. If you’re unsure what your rising sign is, you can email me at ursaalchemy@gmail.com, learn more in my tutorial video on my Ursa Alchemy YouTube channel, or cast your own birth chart for free on astro.com.
Ursula Duffy is a Professional Astrologer, Certified Aromatherapist and founder of Ursa Alchemy. Find her astrology readings and astrological aromatherapy services, teachings, podcast, get in touch and more at www.ursaalchemy.com or ursaalchemy@gmail.com.
