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You won't be easily influenced by others on the 3rd, but are pretty opinionated and influential toward others. Some might find you abrasive (who – you?), no matter how loving and nurturing you generally are. On the 4th, you lighten up considerably and actually open up to another's point of view. You're willing to listen, even if you don't change your mind. The listening alone is a huge step forward. The 4th brings a New Moon in Virgo affecting your solar third house of thought, siblings, conversation/communication, and short trips. You really venture out of your usual routine and consider alternative ways to manage people, problems, and opportunities, despite the somewhat awkward timing. Venus also moves into your solar fifth house of romance and social activities on the 8th. This certainly ramps you up to the A-list on the party and fundraising invitation lists. The 9th makes travel dreams or visitors from afar more of a reality. Naturally, everything will be more on time, easy and convenient if it occurs on the 17th or later (the end of Mercury's storm period), but you can make arrangements prior to that. Just make sure that you won't be penalized for changing destinations or other arrangements if something even better comes along. The basic astro blurbs will tell you that Mercury is direct on the 12th – and it officially is, but the impact of its storm (slow) period makes the retro effect last until the 17th. On the 14th, you feel relieved. Something that has hung over your head like a dark cloud finally is resolved, decided, or has come full circle. This is such a wonderful and positive turn of events. You find great strength and loyalty among friends and family members. Decisions can be made with some degree of confidence, even though you should probably wait to sign documents until the 17th or later. The point is that a weight is lifted from your heart and mind. You stop worrying. You let down your guard and feel so much better for it. Your desire, spirit, and competitive drive all go up and remain that way for weeks if not longer. It helps knowing that you have a very smart, strong partner standing alongside you. The 18th is kind of wild and disorganized. You may say or do things you later question, probably on the 21st. You might wonder if you went too far, offended someone, yada, yada – cut to the chase: you didn't. You spoke your truth, played a few pranks, and after years of stress had a great time. What in the world is wrong with that? The fall Equinox arrives on the 22nd, immediately followed by an important, career-making Full Moon in Aries on the 23rd. Times are fast and getting faster. Whatever the economy is for others, it's doing pretty nicely for you. On the 30th, you agree to pick up the baton and take over for another. This is a big leap of faith in yourself. You CAN do this, and are probably the best person for the job. Monthly touchstone: Lapis Lazuli.