For many of us, 2009 has turned out to be a prime example of that classic movie Western, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. This year, some of us had it bad: we fell off our horse and are still trying to get back on. Some of us lucky cow pokes had it good: we are riding the range, sitting tall in the saddle. But the path is far from clear (and still pretty ugly) for everybody else. Just like a good Western, the goal this month is to settle down, and most importantly, triumph over uncertainty.
The way I see it, there are three types of cowboys (and girls) in September: those still in the saddle; those falling off, but hanging onto the horn; and those sitting on the chaparral-covered ground, waiting for another horse to come by.
The main point for September: Each and every one of us wants to get back in the Saddle again as we travel the New Frontier.
Although September may not be the square dance we’d all hoped for, at least we are beginning to see the light at the end of the corral. This horoscope predicts what’s ahead for you, focusing on mastering the techniques of surviving and thriving under Old Western-type conditions. Each Zodiac Sign relates to an classic Western film, TV show, or real-life Western character.
Aries: Gunsmoke, 1950-70s. Marshal Matt Dillon must have been an Aries. He certainly demonstrated a number of Aries traits: Tough talk, just the right amount of swagger, and an ability to always get the job done. This September, Aries, you can walk in Marshal Dillon’s boots, but you have to let the smoke clear before you can see your way. You’ve had your battle(s) all Summer, but you’ve managed to prevail. September starts out kind of hazy and rocky, but if you keep your eye on the road, with a big helping of some of your tremendous creativity and your intuition, you’ll be riding taller come October. Remember not to lose your cool.
Taurus: The Searchers. You’re still looking, Taurus, and you may have to keep on through the month. The title of this classic 1956 Western movie perfectly fits the place you find yourself in right now regarding work and/or romance. Because your standards are so high and because you’re generally a tough customer, you know eventually you will find what you’re looking for. I suggest you narrow your scope, because you get distracted by too many choices. Like Aries, September is a persevering month for you, Taurus. You likely won’t find what you’re looking for until mid or late month. But just you know, it’s out there, waiting. Watch for "signs" you’ve found it.
Gemini: Tom Mix. One of America’s early Western actors, mainly in the 1930s, Mix is the appropriate description for what you’ll be facing in September. Mix it up and just the right mix describe your Gemini duality; your willingness to take one thing and mix it with another. Most likely this is job-related, as you work out a new schedule, go flex-time or even job-share. This could also mean you take on more than one job, or a relationship you want to spice up your love life. This causes you to be hoppin’ and boppin’ about in September. You’ve got all the right ingredients to earn a new title: Master Mix-Master, so long as you don’t overdo it. Even cake batter can be mixed too much.
Cancer/Moonchild: Maverick. This old-school, late 1950s TV western predicts you are going to change course or direction and step outside your comfort zone in September. Intuitively, you understand that if you are going to keep what you have and get more of it, you are going to have to think differently and creatively, and maybe take some risks - just like a maverick. September is the perfect time for you to lay the ground-work (or plant the seeds) for new ideas that you believe will work at work. Relationship-wise, you might have to stop being so predictable and start changing some of your patterns. Dependability can be boring. New ideas, new rules make for new progress. Start thinking and acting more like a maverick.
Leo: The Lone Ranger. Still leading and still setting the pace for others, although some times you go it alone, especially in September. This classic, 1950s TV western predicts you may be lonely at the top, but you’re still sitting tall in the saddle, and you are in a position of command or influence. Regardless, you might have to convince the powers-that-be (headquarters) that you know exactly what you’re doing. In other words, bureaucracies are slow to change unless forced,and making money is the task at hand. I see you asserting your leadership this month to keep all the dogies in line. This is really where you shine - and especially because you keep a lot of your ideas to your self.
Virgo: Have Gun Will Travel. No, Virgo, not necessarily to Milan or Montego Bay, but maybe across town or to a nearby location, where you will find your services needed. Your reputation as fix-it, jack or jill of all trades has preceded you. Paladin, the hero of this 1960s TV show, always showed up at just the right moment, and settled the score, saved the day, and ran the bad guys out of town. So gas up the car and prepare for a little road trip. September will see you flying down the road, one way or another.
Libra: Annie, Get Your Gun. Nobody expects a Libra to speak up or out, but you are at your best when you do so, because it’s such a surprise. You always have an audience, like this hit 1940s hit Broadway play, but never more than when you’re trying to make a point and you raise your melodic voice. September may demand you face-down or face-off with an adversary or a competitor, but like Annie Oakley, the sharp shooter, you are a lot tougher and more of a dead-eye than you look. This musical suggests you may have to take the gun out of your pocket and wave it around for emphasis, but we both know you’d never shoot.
Scorpio: High Noon. Two possibilities for you in September, Scorp. You let someone important in your life know it’s high time (high noon) that you put pen to paper, sign a contract, and legalize your relationship. Second possibility: you will have a show-down with someone who’s been egging you on or getting under your skin for quite a while. This great, classic 1952 Western film builds up to the climax shoot-out, sort of like the months you’ve been spending recently, marking time. A Clash of Titans comes to mind, but I would never want to go up against a Scorpio. Hopefully, you’ve been practicing quick-draw techniques. They will come in handy this month.
Sagittarius: Hopalong Cassidy. Hop along is the key term for you, Sag, as you maneuver, hop, skip and jump your way through this economy or a significant relationship. This late 1940-’50’s radio and TV western was popular, and so are you, thanks in large part to your large personality and generally upbeat approach to life. But like many other people this month, you are facing some thorny (cactus) issues that demand you side-step or quick-step to avoid lasting damage to your reputation. You best be prepared to think fast and move even faster if you want to progress in September. Think marketing - perhaps a new way (or a new image) to market yourself or your product(s). Hopalong’s really valuable, old metal lunch box might inspire you. Somebody thought that up and look what happened.
Capricon: Wagon Train. Like all smart Capricorns, you are moving ahead - no matter what the obstacles or impediments. In the old days, it was the rustlers and the bandits, today it’s the hustlers and the scammers. But little matter to you, Cap, because you rarely let a fast one or a Black Bart get past you. I see you have gathered some supporters–partners–around you and you are going forward together, just like a Wagon Train (from the 1950-60’s TV series). September will be easier than August, which was somewhat easier than July, but you still have a distance to go - and miles before you reach your destination. As you travel, keep your goals and end-game in mind. So long as you have your group (or partners) with you, you will get there sooner than you think. Great minds think alike.
Aquarius: Calamity Jane (or Jake, as the gender may be). Ah, August was a rough month for you, Aquarius. And it could be that September also starts out that way. But take heart: you have already thought your way out of many challenges, rather like the real-life Calamity Jane (1852-9003) who could out-shoot almost any one. Rather than looking on the down side of things, you are beginning to flip your situation over to look on the brighter side. And, indeed, the coming Autumn months will seem like a welcome relief from the arduous past few months. The World is re-entering the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius, so you have all that on your side, including brilliance in creativity, including the arts and sciences. Perhaps that very thought alone is enough to get you to start re-charge. And like Calamity Jane, show us how a real cowgirl/cowboy takes charge.
Pisces: Bonanza. Lucky you, Pisces. Last month and September, too. Count your lucky stars (because they are), and sock some of that good fortune (in money and favors) away for a cloudy day. You have earned all the high praise and bonuses coming your way; you do the work of 2 or 3 people and you do it well. Like the fish, which your sign represents, you have learned to navigate the rough waters. Just be on the lookout for any sharks coming your way, because competitors are closer on your tail than you think. Bonanza, that 1960’s Western TV show, was about a Ranch, but in your case, it’s all about hard work and intuition. Keep your eyes open in the back of your head, but plunge straight ahead. In October, you could reap some more "bonanzas."
There’s not a hint of it yet, but American Westerns are in the air or will be in the near future. It’s the old "what goes around, comes around" or recycling theory, if you prefer. The last few movie Westerns have been duds - nothing as remarkable as Clint Eastwood’s 1992 opus, The Unforgiven, but all that will change soon, because life today is so much like tackling the challenges of the Old West/New Frontier. Many of us are embarking into unfamiliar territory (new jobs, new homes, new relationships), and TV, film and even fiction - Louis L’Amour and Zane Grey, two great Western writers - show us how challenges were met in the past. Getting through August and past September is rather like traveling from Deadwood to Butte - the long way.
08.21.09
