I spent a considerable amount of time figuring out exactly when the Fall Equinox arrives here in Bloomington, Indiana.

Here you go: 2:50 AM, early tomorrow, September 23, 2023.

(In other words, at 2:49 AM, the Sun was still at 29°59′ Virgo, changing to 0°00 Libra the very next minute, at 2:50 AM.)

Given that this chart features both Chiron and Mars almost exactly on top and bottom of the vertical line of the chart, the line that signifies how we are rooted, and what is our path, and since the degrees on all the houses (including Midheaven and Immum Coeli) change approximately every four minutes, I found myself mesmerized by Chiron, Mars, and their combination.

Specifically:

What especially struck me about this chart was the fact that Chiron, the wounded healer, is almost exactly conjunct the Aries Midheaven path,  almost exactly opposite Mars in Libra at the foundational Immum Coeli, and closely harmonizing via trine and sextile with Venus in self-expressive first house Leo.

So, for me, this combination signifies: from now until Winter Solstice, as darkness gradually consumes the light, use these three months to initiate activities on your own, no matter how difficult or unfamiliar. Experiment! Take risks! The more creative (Venus in Leo) the effort, the more this active, independent attitude is rewarded. Plus, though the frisson will be obvious, partnering with others is inevitable, with Mars in Libra at the foundation of the chart, though each one, if he or she is also independently activating, is likely to be as headstrong as yourself!

Required, dynamic dancing with the other — as inspired, independent, creative equals!

In other words, the final quarter of 2023 is definitely a time to get off the couch. No more “hopium,” no more waiting around for others to “fix it.”

It’s our time, each of us, to act as a fiery independent change agent, both mirroring and exchanging creative energy with equal others.

No excuses.