Good morning, stargazers. I’m back from my witch’s break, and ready to bring you what the stars foretell here in the high desert.

Monday, September 15, 2025
A tidy, get-things-done day with the Moon in home-base Cancer and a sharp Sun–Mercury combo in Virgo. Keep it practical; cook the plan before you serve it.

Sky note (PDT)
• Moon: Cancer all day. It entered Cancer last night, Sunday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 pm. No void-of-course (VOC) today. 
• Phase: Waning Crescent, coming off the Last Quarter that was exact Sun., Sept. 14 at 3:32 am; next New Moon Sun., Sept. 21 at 12:54 pm. 
• Planet check (tropical, ~noon PDT): Sun ~23° Virgo; Moon ~11° Cancer; Mercury ~25° Virgo; Venus ~26° Leo; Mars ~26° Libra; Jupiter ~20° Cancer; Saturn ~29° Pisces (R); Uranus ~1° Gemini (R); Neptune ~1° Aries (R); Pluto ~1° Aquarius (R). Data from 00:00 UT ephemeris, adjusted to midday PDT. 
• Today’s tone: Sun close to Mercury in Virgo favors edits, repairs, and clear asks; Cancer Moon favors food, family, and place.

Aries
Focus: Home base. Patch the roof, fix the budget, and calm a household feud. (Cancer Moon lights your 4th; Sun–Mercury in Virgo sharpens daily systems.)

Taurus
Focus: Messages. Make the call, send the clarifying email, and lock times before Tahoe traffic. (Cancer Moon in your 3rd; Virgo Sun–Mercury backs clean wording.)

Gemini
Focus: Money. Price out essentials and trim leaks; skip impulse buys on Virginia Street. (Cancer Moon in your 2nd; Virgo Sun–Mercury favors a practical home setup.)

Cancer
Focus: You. Reset routines, hydrate, and choose comfort over performance. (Moon in Cancer; Sun–Mercury in your 3rd favors simple planning and honest talks.)

Leo
Focus: Rest. Keep the calendar light and protect your sleep. (Cancer Moon in your 12th; Virgo Sun–Mercury reviews spending and subscriptions.)

Virgo
Focus: Network. One focused outreach beats ten cold pings; think quality, not volume. (Sun–Mercury in Virgo; Cancer Moon boosts your 11th—friends, allies.)

Libra
Focus: Reputation. Deliver something precise and on time; let results talk. (Cancer Moon at the top of your chart; Sun–Mercury in Virgo supports quiet polish.)

Scorpio
Focus: Perspective. A short Washoe Valley drive clears the head; set a study target. (Cancer Moon in your 9th; Virgo Sun–Mercury supports checklists.)

Sagittarius
Focus: Boundaries. Close a tab, end a drain, and secure passwords. (Cancer Moon in your 8th; Virgo Sun–Mercury favors paperwork and audits.)

Capricorn
Focus: Partnerships. Align on facts, not vibes; meet mid-afternoon if possible. (Cancer Moon in your 7th; Virgo Sun–Mercury supports shared logistics.)

Aquarius
Focus: Operations. Tighten the flow from inbox to done; minor fixes pay off. (Cancer Moon in your 6th; Virgo Sun–Mercury optimizes process.)

Pisces
Focus: Creative focus. One real draft beats five ideas; take it somewhere near the Truckee. (Cancer Moon in your 5th; Saturn in Pisces keeps you honest about time.)