Cazimi Clarity

Cosmic Power-Up: Planting Seeds in the Heart of the Sun

​Have you ever felt a sudden, powerful clarity? A moment where everything aligns and a new path forward just… appears? You might have been touched by a cazimi.

When a planet gets too close to the Sun, its energy can be overpowered. Astrologically, this is like a planet being "burnt up," or obscured by the Sun's powerful rays, which can weaken or destabilize the planet's influence in our llives. And then something remarkable happens. The cazimi.

Coming from the Arabic phrase kaṣīmī, meaning “in the heart,” a cazimi occurs when a planet comes into a conjunction with the Sun. Instead of being hidden, the planet is no longer obscured by the Sun's light- now, it becomes infused with its life-giving vitality, potency, and a burst of new beginnings. It's a cosmic power-up, a direct download from the universe.

​Today, September 13th, we are experiencing a Mercury cazimi in the meticulous sign of Virgo. This particular cazimi is incredibly potent, as it occurs right in the heart of Mercury retrograde.

The Messenger in the Sun: The Mercury Cazimi

​Every planet has its moment with the Sun every year, but Mercury, the messenger of the cosmos, has a unique relationship with our star. Mercury's orbit is so tight around the Sun that from our POV here on earth (the POV astrology always takes) the two seem to travel together through the zodiac, never straying more than one sign away from each other. Because of this, it also goes retrograde more than any other planet—up to five times a year compared to the once-a-year schedule the rest of the planets are on.

​As Mercury comes into the heart of the Sun, all its collected insights, whispers, and messages come directly into the spotlight of our awareness. This is a day to access new insights, inspiration, and wisdom. It’s a day of higher intelligence, where you can tap into the ever-present field of possibility and information alive within our cosmos. It's a day to heighten your intuition and bring your conscious and unconscious mind into a collaborative partnership.

​This particular Mercury cazimi is special because of where it is happening- in the methodical earth sign of Virgo. In Virgo, Mercury is not just empowered—it’s exalted- meaning it has a home court advantage. It performs well there. It is also an inferior conjunction, meaning it’s a deep, personal reset. When you combine the precise, detail-oriented energy of Virgo with the potent, soul-level downloads of an inferior cazimi, you get an opportunity for practical perfection.

​Think of Virgo as the master editor and strategist. It’s not about grand, abstract ideas, but about making sure the gears of your life are running smoothly. The Mercury cazimi today is shining a spotlight directly on what needs to be refined and reorganized within you.

​The Two Kinds of Cazimis: A Story of an Idea

​Astrologers distinguish between two types of cazimi, each with a different energetic signature, based on the planet's position relative to the Sun. Think of it like the journey of an idea—from conception to public expression.

​1. The Inferior Conjunction (The Deep Dive):

This is what's happening today. Mercury is in retrograde and sitting between the Earth and the Sun. The insights streaming forth and asking for our awareness on this day are often deeply intimate and influential in our personal lives. This is the closest Mercury will get to our planet, and therefore to us. It is on this day that we have a beautifully personal access to the cosmic messenger. This is the moment to get the "divine downloads" for our personal, internal operating systems.

​2. The Superior Conjunction (The Big Picture):

This will occur on November 20th. Mercury will be on the other side of the Sun from us, moving in its usual forward orbit. From this vantage point, Mercury offers a vast perspective. The intel on offer invites us into this widened lens, too—expanding our perspectives and offering big-picture insights. This is the moment to share your wisdom with the world.

​From Cosmic Blueprint to Tangible Reality

​The universe has its own rhythm, and these two cazimis work in beautiful collaboration.

​The inferior conjunction today in Virgo is your moment to get the detailed, practical, and personal blueprints for your life. Virgo, ruled by Mercury, is the sign of refinement, service, and practical application. This is a day to listen closely to your intuition, to journal your insights, and to get crystal-clear on what needs to be released or refined in your personal life. Expect the fog to lift and for solutions to appear almost instantly, especially those related to your daily habits and routines.

​This is the day for the "what": What needs to be organized? What new system needs to be put in place? What is the core truth you are discovering?

​Now, here is the crucial connection: the next Mercury cazimi on November 20th will be a superior conjunction. The personal insights you received today will be ready for expansive, external expression. This is when the seeds you plant now will begin to manifest in the outside world, ready to be shared with others. The wisdom you downloaded today becomes the message you deliver in November.

​This isn't a day for grand proclamations; it's a day for quiet, precise work. Trust that the small, intentional actions you take today are the most powerful seeds you can plant for your future.

​A Closer Look

So what kind of small intentional precise actions can you take today? Here's a few ideas to get you started:

​Get Practical, Not Philosophical: Forget about lofty intentions. This is the day to focus on tangible tasks. Is there a digital folder on your computer that needs decluttering? Is there a messy corner of your workspace that’s been bothering you? Taking small, practical steps today can have a profound ripple effect.

​Listen to Your Body: Virgo rules the physical body, health, and daily routines. Pay close attention to what your body is telling you. A sudden craving for a certain food, a new desire to start a specific workout, or an instinct to change your sleep schedule could be a "divine download" from this cazimi.

​Refine Your Inner Dialogue: Mercury governs the mind, and in Virgo, it's a critical thinker. Use this day to identify and edit any negative self-talk. The insights you receive can help you replace self-criticism with a more constructive, empowering inner dialogue.

​Plant the Seeds of a New System: This is the perfect day to start a new system for your life—a new budget, a new journaling practice, a new approach to managing your time. The clarity you gain today will help you create a system that is not only effective but feels perfectly aligned with your soul.

So today, take a moment to pause. Go inward. Pay attention to your gut feelings- they are your body's wisdom. Write down any sudden ideas, solutions, or shifts in perspective that come to you without judgement or forcing it to make sense just yet. The full story is still being written, but you can trust the clarity you receive today will be the foundation for the wisdom you are ready to express by November 20th.