On September 1st, as Mars butts heads with stern Saturn, expect a clash involving your living situation and family dynamics. Mars is moving through your ancestral 4th house, indicating an increase in energy/motivation for home renovations or redecorations, or even moving/selling your home! You may also be directing more time or attention to family relationships. Of course, since this is Mars we’re talking about, the celestial energy also invites some related conflict or challenges. Saturn is in Aries for the foreseeable future, bringing about structural identity shifts as well as encouraging self-discipline (while dumping you with more personal responsibilities), and this tension with Mars early in the month will highlight a desire for independence — but you’re feeling tied down with family obligations. It’s possibly something comes up at this time, such as an annoying argument or event, but it’s just as likely any tension or resentment you’ve been carrying reaches a breaking point. The best way to handle everything is to avoid starting arguments or making overly-rash decisions (especially if they impact your entire household), and instead focus on what’s best for everyone in the long term. Whatever occurs, echoes of this experience will resurface on the 27th…as well as the opportunity to heal. It’s possible some of the issues you face are financial in nature, especially once Venus enters intense Scorpio and your shared resources sector on the 10th. It’s perfect cosmic timing to finally address these problems, especially around the 10th and 15th, days that will encourage you root around within in order to discover their long-buried or otherwise hidden sources! Use this energy to heal or transform anything involving shared finances, taxes, debt, inheritance, as well as lingering fears surrounding trust and vulnerability. If you play your cards right, you could also enter a period of unprecedented level of closeness with someone you dearly love! (It’s also a nice time to invest or apply for grants/loans…as long as you do your homework first.)

Even though September starts off on a major financial note, there’s also a ton of astrological emphasis on your closest relationships. Whether you’re partnered up or currently flying solo, Venus is busily moving through your committed partnership sector, so buckle up! Meeting a new prospective romantic partner, deepening your current relationships, random love life surprises, confusion, lots of communication (and possibly miscommunication), fabulously fun date nights, extra romance, the loss of faith, the return of faith…all are fair game, depending on your own unique circumstances. This energy also indicates a bigger focus on business partnerships and creative collaborations, even therapy. Roll with the punches, but remember: balance, fairness, and tact will help you with any problems that arise…and being in love with love is the best way to get the most out of this transit! 

As for this month’s lunations, September 11th’s Virgo New Moon will highlight your health, work, and daily routines, providing an annual chance to steer these life areas in a better direction. If you’re having a tough time during this New Moon, lean on someone close to you for help. If you’re facing health problems, that could prompt you towards feeling like you’re somehow improperly inhabiting your body — and watch out for yet another identity crisis. The Aries Full Moon of the 26th will be a little intense and a lot emotional, but whatever you’re feeling can absolutely be used to enact real, lasting change re: whatever you’re experiencing about your body and/or identity. Have faith, consider clearing out past family trauma, and liberate yourself. 

This month begins with a tense Mars-Saturn square, indicating a frustrating moment within all things communication, tech, neighborhood, and sibling relationships. This could manifest as a need to say something rubbing up against internal inhibition; watch how you communicate, and if you feel a divide between the reality of your inner world and how you talk about it (i.e. a bratty outburst no one saw coming), take a few deep breaths before speaking your mind. This energy returns in full force on the 27th, carrying healing opportunities along with it. There’s also an interesting contrast between playful romance and commitment throughout the month, beginning on the 10th as Venus enters intense Scorpio and your 1:1 partnership sector. You’ll brush up against a few pain points that day, but it’s truly an ideal time to sit with yourself and decide what you want moving forward — specifically regarding longer term, committed relationships. Meanwhile, the Virgo New Moon of the 11th offers a fresh start surrounding dating (as opposed to commitment), fun, pleasure, and creative output! Only you know what you need at this time, and the combined celestial energies will help you make some important decisions. As Venus encounters Pluto on the 15th to inspire depth, insight, and transformation, parry the power dynamics and lead with your heart. Don’t let the obsession bug get you, though!

However, with so much of the cosmic action centered on Libra and your busy 6th house, the true main focal point of the month will be work and health. You’ll for sure be busy (likely with a lot of social events!), but don’t neglect to take the time to rest and recharge. The time is right to start a new fitness journey, cook yourself lovely Venusian meals, and dine with friends. Get your daily rhythms in order by implementing new systems. You of all people simply must have beautiful moments in your day-to-day life, and this transit will help you see that much more clearly. (It’s literally for your health…) September 26th’s Aries Full Moon will activate your dreamspace and subconscious, so expect vivid dreams and murky insights. This one could dig up some lingering fears, but focus on the mystical elements and you’ll be just fine. This ain’t your first rodeo.

As aggressive, action-oriented Mars butts heads with stern Saturn on the 1st, money matters may arrive to ruin your mood. It’s possible any financial stress you experience circles back to your social life; perhaps you’ve been spending too much going out with friends, or maybe a close pal owes you some cash — whatever it is, the tension will be emotional in nature. Obstacles will test your patience. This theme gets a reprise later in the month, on the 27th, and it’ll be accompanied by either a lovely healing opportunity or further annoyances! September also zooms in on home and family (a continuation from last month), and the Virgo New Moon of the 11th is your annual opportunity to organize, systematize, and really attack the details. This includes anything related to your literal living space, including moving, renovating, and/or redecorating, as well as family dynamics. Set your New Moon intentions and begin this new cycle with clarity about what you want to come home to.

Meanwhile, the major focus (again) will be your love life, as well as creative pursuits, children, and simply having a good time! Venus has been cruising through Libra and your pleasure-centric 5th house and, while she moves on to intense Scorpio on the 10th, there’s plenty of other planetary action to take her place. Chatty Mercury will have you gabbing with friends and flirting with potential romantic partners; the potential for a workplace romance is also high. The energy is a bit up-and-down, with some surprises thrown in the mix, so it’s extra important to be clear and not wishy-washy with your intentions. You’ll feel super inspired, and reading/writing projects will feel especially yummy at this time! Aside from crushing on a coworker, things could feel like they’re running extra smoothly at work; it’s also the perfect time to start a new fitness journey, book spa treatments, or beautify your workspace. Expect some minor drama (or dark, obsessive thoughts) on the 15th as Venus encounters stormy Pluto to infuse the room with secrets, power plays, and transformative romantic and creative experiences. If your love life feels like it’s getting to be a lot, take a breather by hanging out with your friends. The Aries Full Moon of the 26th is a little jarring and a lot dreamy, indicating a moment of love and empathy within your circle. May I suggest embarking on a creative collab with a bestie? Oh, and don’t get too into your cups at this time — the energy is woozy enough already.

The month begins with some tension between career and, well, you. As aggressive Mars clashes with stern Saturn on the 1st, the burnout is real. You’ve been hosting the planet of action in your sign, indicating extra action, excitement, and likely some minor bodily harm, but you’ll come up against a wall at this time! The effect may be mental, physical, or spiritual, so take some time to recoup and understand that sometimes limits are good. This theme pops up again around the 27th, alongside an opportunity to actually fix the problem. September is dotted with some career-focused moments, most notably the Aries Full Moon of the 26th. This lunation, which lands in your ambitious 10th house, will accompany a peak moment in work and public image. Career recognition or advancement is possible; the vibe is the end of one cycle and the beginning of another. Stay confident and clear. The other big lunar event of the month occurs on the 11th (apologies for the nonlinear timeline) and it’s a New Moon in meticulous Virgo, bringing about a fresh start in anything involving learning, communication, your neighborhood, and sibling relationships. If there’s anything within those topics that speaks to you that could really use some intentional attention, this is your annual chance. There’s also some spicy love life action happening this month! As unifying Venus enters Scorpio and your pleasure-seeking 5th house on the 10th, expect your romantic and creative pursuits to feel extra intense. (You’re already kind of intense in this life area…) The time is ripe to meet new potential romantic partners and see where things go; you also have my permission (not that you need it) to light your bedroom on fire! If you’re not feeling that vibe, lean into simple pleasures — autumn treats, the last dregs of sun, good wine and company — and try your hand at a new creative project. Venus encounters transformative Pluto on the 15th, an energy that could manifest in many ways, including dark and obsessive thoughts…or even soul-baring romantic and sexual experiences. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

The real focus of the month, however, is on home and family, a carryover from late Summer. It’s a lovely time to have important conversations with family members or begin the process of home ownership (or seller-ship), as long as you prep for some minor surprises. The energy is definitely up-and-down, but the spotlight and home and family remains steady throughout the entire month. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Venus will soon retrograde through this area, so pay close attention to whatever’s going on — you may have to revisit it in due time.

Don’t let the mental heebie-jeebies get to you early in the month. As Mars clashes with Saturn on the 1st, try to reconcile your fears and personal philosophies (which are actually feeling super weird and limiting right now). You’ve done solid work repairing your psyche, but there’s one last thing that could crop up on the 27th — along with the opportunity to finally heal it. Meanwhile, money’s on your mind, especially following an intense cycle of eclipses that likely left you (and your wallet) feeling a little…let’s just say drained. September 11th’s Virgo New Moon will encourage you to set new intentions and take aligned action, no matter how small it feels. It’s also entirely possible new income streams will flow your way, possibly involving writing, tech, podcasting, teaching, or similar. In fact, those themes make up the absolute majority of this month’s celestial focus! Venus, which has been cruising through Libra and your communicative 3rd house for a while, will exit on the 10th — but not without leaving chatty Mercury in her wake. If Venus’s time in Libra had you refocusing your loving attention on activities and projects that full under that umbrella, your mind will now fully turn to them too! It’s time to learn, to explore, to write — basically, to actually start that project you’ve been yakking about. If that’s not the vibe, then perhaps the focus is on your neighborhood, daily rituals, or sibling relationships. Whatever it is, the energy, while intense, will be up-and-down. Expect surprises, creative collaborations, and tactful conversations. If you approach this transit with curiosity, a lot could come of it.

Meanwhile, Venus has moved on to Scorpio and your ancestral 4th house. Scorpio Venus is intense, deep, and unafraid to look under the proverbial rug at the yucky things no one else wants to look at. Consider that on the 10th as the planet of love and harmony encounters painful Chiron, indicating a painful moment that, if you’re willing to look at it, can be finally healed. As Venus also encounters shadowy Pluto on the 15th, family skeletons will jump out of their hiding place; you may also come up against real estate drama of some kind. The special power of this transit is that ability to withstand discomfort; take advantage of it. Lastly, September 26th’s Aries Full Moon closes out the month with aggressive optimism, nurturing philosophy, and the dreaminess to truly end all dreaminess. Full Moons deliver closure; receive yours with empathy. Seek that special new idea or spiritual path that will awaken your fire once more.

September opens with some Mars-Saturn action on the 1st, which will highlight issues concerning the delicate interplay between friendship and finances — especially surrounding shared resources, taxes, and investments, as well as trust and vulnerability. As Mars cruises through emotional Cancer and your social 11th house, the planet of action, energy, and conflict will activate themes of friendship, community, and long-term goals. Meanwhile, Saturn wants you to remember your limits and responsibilities. This could look like feeling pressured to maintain a wallet-draining social life, or simply needing to set healthier boundaries with certain friends. Try to manage this in a way that best benefits your long-term goals. The energy of this day encourages straightforward communication, but arguments are likely. You’ll feel echoes of this theme around the 16th, 18th, and 27th, moments that could feel like picking at a barely-healed scab, but those days also provide powerful opportunities to heal this issue once and for all.

In fact, so much of this month’s astrology zeroes in on your income and finances! Since the majority of celestial action is clustered in Libra and your 2nd house of personal resources (as opposed to shared resources), your focus will definitely follow suit. This vibe intensifies around the 8th, and continues throughout September, delivering all sorts of manifestations — you can expect surprises, transformative moments, confusion/gaslighting, obstacles, related conversations, as well as moments of clarity and good luck! A lot of what you experience will feel…somehow fated, as if your choices and reactions at this time will come with meaningful consequences and transitions. The Virgo New Moon of the 11th will also turn the focus towards how your relationship with money has shaped your identity. This lunation offers the gift of meaningful change; it can provide support, possibly even stemming from a friend or colleague. Its focus is emotionally aligned action, so take some time to sit with your feelings and see how it goes from there! The second lunation of September, the Aries Full Moon of the 26th, is also fiscally focused, but this time it’s less about income and more geared towards that theme of shared resources/taxes/investments from earlier in the month. This is a super healing Full Moon; it’ll dig up buried emotions, illuminating where some of the issues you currently face originated. This one might not be exactly…easy, but it’ll provide the kind of revelations that lead to important closure. You may feel raw, vulnerable — but also more open to looking within, to share your experience with someone close to you. If you’re not really feeling the money themes, this lunation will be all about underworld journeys, the fear of death, taboo or occult topics, and allowing yourself to merge with another human on a very real level. It may not be easy, but it will be super powerful…if you stay open enough to let the Moon do her work!

Meanwhile, September’s side quests will involve tech and communication, short trips and siblings, learning and your local environment. As Venus enters intense Scorpio on the 10th, you’ll come to terms with some ugly, possibly buried, feelings surrounding the value of the above topics! The 15th may also present some challenges, including possible tech issues or miscommunications (please double check who you include on that important email…), clashes with a sibling or neighbor, or learning challenges (like power-trippy teachers, yikes). Whatever occurs, recontextualize it as a change to flip the script. Aside from those moments of tension, those topics should flow more smoothly, with more love!

Career drama kicks off the month, right on the 1st as impatient Mars clashes into severe Saturn, an energy that can bring about delays and tension, especially when combined with your closest relationships. Perhaps the extra hours you’ve been banking have put a strain on your love life, or a work collaboration has gone awry — whatever it is, take a deep breath and center yourself emotionally before dealing with it. This theme resurfaces around the 27th, but an opportunity to fix things will also arrive at that time. Your thoughts have been more internal than usual, die to mental Mercury’s presence in your hidden, isolated 12th house. If the extended stay inside your own head has been a bit…much, make sure to set fresh new intentions during September 11th’s Virgo New Moon, ones focusing on rest and restorative solitude and not unwanted isolation. The stars shine down on your finances this month, especially once Venus, your ruling planet, moves into Scorpio and your fiscal 2nd house. This is the perfect time to take a deep dive into your spending habits, rooting around and seeing where you could cut back a bit. Luxury purchases will be a vibe and you may even receive some unexpected extra cash! If you’ve been spending too much on your social life and/or your favorite expensive hobby, the Venus-Pluto square of the 15th is there to set things straight. There’s also some relationship action, especially if we skip ahead to the Aries Full Moon of the 26th, a shining moment of illumination surrounding your closest long-term partnerships. Full Moons often bring closure; if something comes to an end, know that it was a natural one. This is an empathic, dreamy lunation, one that could have you forgiving anyone and everyone — beautiful energy unless you’re being mindful of, well, reality. Especially the reality of who you choose to spend your life with.

Aside from all that, the majority of cosmic action this month occurs in your sign! You basked in Venus’s rosy glow all last month, and while she’s moved on to bless a different sign and life area, mental Mercury has taken her place. This means extra communication, writing, reading, learning, texting, podcasting, signing documents, and even commerce will flow your way. You’ll naturally be the center of all conversations, but watch out for some tempestuous energy and small surprises throughout the month. This is a very see-saw-y kind of vibe; one day will be awesome and the next quite blah, but the true constant is that you — your identity, embodiment, and life path — will be a major, major focus all month.

Something involving travel, education, or life philosophy and spirituality is at stake during the beginning of September. As aggressive Mars clashes with stern Saturn, a frustration or blockage involving one (or more!) of these topics will arrive. It’s important to manage your impatience; sometimes limits are for the best. This theme will reprise itself around the 27th; keep it in the forefront of your mind so as not to miss the healing opportunity that accompanies it. Meanwhile, so much of this month will be spent in solitude — self-imposed or not. With the majority of the celestial action occurring in Libra and your reclusive 12th house, a heightened focus on dreams, the subconscious, mystical matters, and prioritizing your mental health is indicated. Your intuition will be off the charts, but it’s possible buried fears and emotions crop up, too. How to approach them is up to you. There are plenty of up-and-down moments throughout September, but if you lean into the mystical-ness of it all, you’ll see the vast beauty in those otherworlds that are not usually so easy to access. In more practical terms, you need rest — and the universe is going to force you to take some.

However, there’s also a strong social emphasis this month, especially during the Virgo New Moon of the 11th. You’re selective about who you surround yourself with; this lunation will help you edit and refine your social circle. Venus, purveyor of love and beauty, also enters your sign in the 10th, so get ready for those themes to take center stage! You’ll be extra magnetic and charming (and more inclined to book beauty treatments and buy new clothes). Enjoy the attention, but make sure to include less frivolous activities in the mix, such as meditating on what you need from your relationships moving forward. The 15th is a particularly potent day. As Venus squares off with Pluto, power dynamics will feel skewed, but you’ll also enjoy a new depth of intimacy with those closest to you. Finally, September 26th’s Aries Full Moon will bring a blast of energy to themes of health, work, and daily routines. You’ll be busy, but illuminating revelations can be found in the everyday.

The month starts off spicy as action-oriented Mars faces off with stern Saturn in your shared resources and emotional intimacy sector. Financial themes may arise (especially ones involving a partner or roommate); emotions will be high but also limiting if that makes sense. You’ll either need to tighten your belt or make a structured plan — and don’t be afraid of vulnerability. Echoes of this vibe resound on the 27th, but an opportunity to heal will accompany them. September carries an interesting mix of extreme sociability and solitude. While the majority of the celestial action occurs in Libra and your friendship-focused 11th house, Venus — the planet that controls Libra — is in Scorpio as of the 10th, indicating a heightened need for rest and solitude. Shallow pursuits won’t interest you, so aim to satisfy your social demands with one-on-one hangs or group spirituality. This energy flows throughout the month and is quite up-and-down; expect surprises, redemptive interactions, and communication mishaps or delays alongside all that pumpkin spice-scented fun! The 15th is a particularly potent day. As Venus squares off against gloomy Pluto, you may face certain fears, especially surrounding sibling relationships, learning, writing, or your neighborhood vibe. This is a moment of depth and power; you have the option of directing its energy.

There’s also a few glimmering career-related days, most notable September 11th’s Virgo New Moon. This is your annual career reset lunation, so use it to set new intentions for your ambitions. It’s important to understand that you’re picky and perfectionistic about this life area…without allowing that to hinder your progress. Meanwhile, the Aries Full Moon of the 26th wants you to let loose a bit. This Full Moon is misty and fiery, inspiring and romantic, but don’t get too crazy. (Because Saturn.) Instead, give it all a container. It’s also possible a romantic story comes to an end at this time, but it’s more likely it simply becomes…illuminated.

Relationship tensions may crop up at the beginning of the month as Mars and Saturn butt heads right on the 1st. As the planet of action pushes against Saturn’s inevitable limits, you’ll have to face the fact that family can kinda harsh the buzz sometimes. This will feel like the pop of an emotional bubble that has been building for some time, but it’s important to remember that anything worth enjoying is also worth building and continuously working for. If you’re in a dry spell, this battle may rage internally! The same advice applies. Meanwhile, the major arena of September’s astrological weather is your career sector, which will be affected by a months-long series of surprises, miscommunications, and delays — as well as moments of triumph and balanced collaboration. Pay attention to your ambitions this month; meditate or do some journaling, really feel into what you want. There’s an upcoming period of revision within this life area, and it’s important to find the goals that sustain and anchor you, especially as you navigate whatever comes your way. Venus, which moves into Scorpio on the 10th, has a lot to say about this process. As planet of love, balance, and beauty moves through your friendship and community sector, not only will those themes come into play in their own right, but their role in your life’s work will also feel very illuminating (especially around the 15th).

As for this month’s lunations, September 11th’s Virgo New Moon is the perfect chance to clear out the cobwebs and experience something new! Book a trip, enroll in a class, or pick up a new book to enlighten your mind and soul. The Aries Full Moon of the 26th is a little different, focusing on home and family in a very dreamy and empathic way. These life areas, currently under the influence of Saturn, have been lowkey going through it lately. This lunation will help you see the possibilities and make amends (if you feel like it). It’s also creative and inspiring, so light some candles and cozy up with a sketchpad in the comfort of your lair!

Watch out for health or workplace drama on the 1st! As aggressive (and impatient) Mars clashes with stern Saturn, runaway emotions, miscommunications, verbal/text arguments, and tech snafus are likely. It’s also possible an authority figure of some kind impedes your progress — and watch out for inflammatory issues and small injuries! This energy can also manifest internally. (Seething workplace rage, anyone?) Whatever happens, expect to see it reoccur around the 27th. Meanwhile, Venus, planet of love, beauty, and unity, enters Scorpio and your career sector on the 10th. So, if you did experience any workplace drama early in the month, Venus has a way of smoothing things over. The next several weeks are an ideal time to make strategic connections or ask for that overdue promotion; however, keep an eye out for power plays on the 15th. (And if you’re tempted to initiate an office romance, it’s probably best to keep it low key...)

Aside from a financial- and intimacy-focused Virgo New Moon on the 11th, during which I encourage you to set new money goals and allow for real depth in your closest relationships, the real meat of this month’s astrology takes place in Libra and your expansive 9th house. This is a carryover from last month, with an even greater emphasis on topics such as travel, higher education, justice, publishing, and religion/spirituality that lasts throughout September. There will be some ups-and-downs, with surprises, triumphs, and challenges all in the mix, but if you stay balanced and keep your intentions clear (to yourself and others; Libra is a very relationship-oriented sign), everything will work out. Lastly, the Aries Full Moon of the 26th will highlight many of the same themes — but on a smaller scale. Communication, learning new skills, and all the little details that eventually lead to those bigger, mind-expanding experiences will receive their fair due at this lunation, which could also bring about closure of some kind. Chat with a sibling/close relative or hang out in your neighborhood if you can!

As red-hot Mars clashes with stern Saturn on September 1st, expect the energy to trickle down into your love life and/or creative pursuits. Mars has been burning through your 5th house of pleasure, romance, and inner-child-vibes, bringing its trademark drama — but Saturn, which symbolizes boundaries, structure, obstacles, and delays, seems to want to pump the brakes. This could manifest as simply not getting what you want exactly when you want it. Echoes of his energy return on the 27th, but with an extra opportunity to heal something that ails you. While the above may relate to creative pursuits or parenting issues, so much of this month’s astrology centers on your relationships that I’m just going to focus on that! September 11th’s Virgo New Moon, which occurs in your committed partnership sector, is your annual chance to set new intentions within your closest relationships. What do you want out of these foundational partnerships? The real cosmic hot spot, however, is Libra and your intimate and vulnerable 8th house. It’s giving underworld journey with a dash of finance bro, and to be honest, it’s kind of a raw vibe. You may be hurting due to recent external events, but you may also just be in a dark period. Let it wash over you. It’s the only way to heal. Expect surprises, as well as moments of triumph and despair. On a more mundane level, this astro could indicate moving in with a partner or roommate, dealing with inheritances or taxes, or an increase in spending. Venus, which enters Scorpio on the 10th, has dominion over all that celestial action; this means that not only will you deeply reconnect to your philosophical and spiritual path, you’ll also be positively repelled by shallow connections. (Especially around the 15th.) If September has you feeling a bit ragged, book a trip or adventurous excursion; if that’s not possible, grab an interesting new book or participate in something that lifts your spirit. Meanwhile, the Aries Full Moon of the 26th, which lands in your personal income sector, indicates a peak moment or revelation surrounding the money you make — and the things you spend it on.