SOPHISTICATED STARS

Written by Joy Yascone Elms, MA

Happy Birthday Virgo and Libra! This Month's Sophisticated Stars are September born Libra, entrepreneur and SAG actor, Faith Hope Yascone, born September 24th and October born Libra and founder of BTS Media and SkyVey Benjamin Worth Bingham Miller, born October 5th. Libra's will love September as the beautiful new moon in Pisces on September 1st sees them celebrating a longawaited creative career opportunity that has come to fruition. Then in October at the full moon in Aries with Venus and Mars in sweet communication-Venus in Leo and Mars in Aries, Libra will enjoy the romantic and much-needed fun vibe. Each sign will have some news to enjoy and celebrate as we start and move through September! As we Kentuckians approach September, we'll celebrate not only some improved stars, but we'll also enjoy the Kentucky Derby for the first time in history ever to be run on September 5th! Happy Derby y'all, and may you win, place or show!

FAITH HOPE YASCONE: Faith Hope is Co-Owner of Frankfort Avenue CoachHouse and Yascone Enterprises. Faith's Sagittarius rising makes her a leader that creates a sense of benevolence and goodwill that she brings to her clients and guests. For Faith, no task is impossible, as her co-ruling planet is Jupiter, the planet of charity and good fortune to others. Faith connects the community by sponsoring in-kind events that support Kentucky Opera, and even traveling nurses needing a place to stay to fight COVID 19. Faith also has the moon in Taurus, which gives her a keen sense of responsibility and drive in business and finance. Faith's Venus in Leo gifts her with a fun and childlike approach to life. Venus is the planet that governs Libra, evidenced by her creativity as a SAG union actor and a great sense of humor. In September Faith can look forward to a new opportunity to do just that, at the new moon in Pisces landing in her house of work. With Pisces being the planet that rules film, music, and the arts, it may highlight a contract in this area of Faith's career. On the new moon in Virgo on September 17th Faith will score a big career victory!

BENJAMIN WORTH BINGHAM MILLER: As a Libra ruled by Venus with both the Sun and Mercury in Libra, Worth has the gift of being exceptionally diplomatic and balanced. As a Leo rising, Worth has a warm and playful nature and innate creativity that he utilizes effortlessly with his businesses BTS Media and SkyVey. With the moon in Gemini ruling writing and storytelling, Worth has a natural journalistic instinct, and the ability to write in a way that reaches the heart and soul of many. With Jupiter in Aquarius, Worth will have his Jupiter return next year, which occurs only every 12 years, signaling a phenomenal year of dreams come true! This month, at the new moon in Pisces on September 1st, Worth can look forward to some excellent financial news in business. At the new moon in Virgo September 17th, he'll garner an intriguing new contract or client to boot. On October 1st, the full moon in Aries sees ancient lovers Mars and Venus planning a date night, with Venus in Leo and Mars in Aries, in a beautiful communication that will be Worth celebrating!

ARIES March 21st – April 19th: With the full moon in Pisces on September 1st, you'll accept a new job or role crystalizing a new money-making venture. You'll be best supported to start this venture at the new moon in Virgo on September 17th. At this same new moon, it is the absolute best time to commence a new fitness regimen to see great results. In October at the full moon in Aries on October 1st, be sure to nurture your well-being while also enjoying the romantic mood of Venus in Leo in harmonious communication with Mars in Aries.

TAURUS April 20th – May 20th: You'll enjoy the full moon in Pisces as it may crystalize an opportunity to enjoy time with friends and socialize, even if virtually. You may also accept a new board assignment at this time that will delight you. Then at the new moon in Virgo on September 17th, you'll enjoy a delightful romantic episode or hear exciting news regarding your children. If you've wanted to adopt or conceive, this is a perfect time to start the process. This new moon may also signal a new creative project that will bring you joy!

GEMINI May 21st – June 20th: September 1st finds you celebrating a career victory at the full moon in Pisces. If you have applied for a new role, have plans to open a business, or start a fresh career path, this full moon could see the realization of a dream come true! Then, September 17th sees you potentially and happily moving, selling, or buying a property. In October, the new moon in Libra on October 16th is a time to stay close to home and meditate on what you are grateful for. This new moon is a bit challenging, so create good intentions with your vision.

CANCER: June 21st – July 22nd: As September starts with a beautiful full moon in Pisces on September 1st, you'll decide to pursue some form of higher education by potentially pursuing a college degree, attend graduate school, learn via travel, or engage in virtual learning. Cancer, you could not choose a better time to do so. Then at the full moon in Aries on October 1st, you'll crystalize a career win or promotion that will delight you.

LEO: July 23rd – August 22nd: If you bet on Derby this year, you can win, place, and show big with the full moon in Pisces on September 1st. This full moon shows a sizable financial gain in your house ruling prize winnings and venture capital, so it's a good time to try your hand at a few bets at the track. You may also be celebrating paying off a substantial debt at this time. Then on the new moon in Virgo on September 17th, you'll celebrate another victory with a pay increase or new income-earning opportunity.

VIRGO: August 23rd - September 22nd: Happy Birthday Virgo, what a sweet month you have ahead. The month starts with a full moon in Pisces on September 1st, giving you a superb opportunity to further your love and marriage commitment. You may get engaged, married, or invest more deeply in your partnership. You may also take on a new venture in your relationship if already married or take on a new business partnership. Then on the sweet new moon in Virgo September 17th, you'll have the golden touch to create or recreate your intended vision to manifest it fully. What a great birthday month you have in store Virgo.

LIBRA: September 23rd - October 22nd: Happy birthday Libra! The Full moon in Pisces September 1st will bring some happy news concerning the culmination of an exciting work project or job opportunity that will inspire you. Pisces rules the arts, music, film creativity, and spirituality, so your project may be in that creative realm. It's also a great time to see results on a fitness level with a newly initiated fitness routine. On the new moon in Virgo on September 17th, you'll commit to a fresh wellness routine for body, spirit, and mind that you will love. On October 1st, you'll enjoy a romantic full moon in your marriage and partnership house while Mars and Venus are in a romantic and sweet trine. Nice Libra! At the feisty and somewhat challenging new moon in Libra October 16th, it's best to be nonreactive and meditative, likened to Buddha in the storm's eye.

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SCORPIO: October 23rd - November 21st You'll welcome September with the Pisces full moon on September 1st. This tender full moon will light your house of love and romance and should usher in a time of happiness in your love life. You may also find out that you're expecting or get happy news back on an adoption. On the new moon in Virgo on September 17th, you'll take on a new humanitarian cause that is dear to your heart, or board membership.

SAGITTARIUS: November 22nd December 21st The full moon in Pisces on September 1st sees you celebrating the completion of a home or family project. You may be purchasing or selling your home or making exciting renovations. Either way, you will have exciting news to celebrate at this full moon landing in your house of home and family. On the new moon in Virgo on September 17th, you'll attain a sweet career victory that will see you celebrating.

CAPRICORN: December 22nd -January 19th What a fabulous start you have to September with the new moon in Pisces on September 1st. At this time, you'll celebrate a contract and hear exciting sibling news at the same time! At the full moon in Virgo September 17th, you'll celebrate news that excites you in the realm of PR or publishing opportunities. You may also pursue opportunities to learn about a topic of interest or pursue an advanced degree. It's all about the expansion of ideas at this time, Capricorn. What a fabulous time to embrace this exciting journey!

AQUARIUS: January 20th – February 18th What a delightful month the stars have in store for you! The full moon in Pisces September 1st will bring the culmination of a raise or a new income-earning opportunity to fruition. The new moon in Virgo on September 17th sees you celebrating a big financial win. You may bring home a large commission, get a new mortgage, or attract a venture capitalist. You have a happy fiscal month ahead in September Aquarius. Cha-Ching!

PISCES: February 19th - March 20th The month starts speaking your language with a full moon in Pisces September 1st. This full moon will bring to fruition long-awaited happy news, that will set your September off to a happy start. Then at the new moon in Virgo September 17th, you'll commence a happy new business partnership or say "I do" in love and marriage. What a joyful month the stars have in store for you, Pisces.

Sophisticated Stars Astrologist Joy Yascone Elms MA is the author and founder of The Power of Divine Timing; an annual sign by sign guide based on astrological timing helping readers to find and nurture their blessings and starve their challenges! Joy also offers Divine Timing coaching programs that help clients stay accountable to manifesting their goals and dreams based on their personal divine timing. Visit www.thepowerofdivinetiming.com for more info or email Joy at thepowerofdivinetiming@gmail.com.