I love September for several reasons. First and foremost, we have the Sun and Mercury in Virgo, helping us make sense of the world and putting our discernment and communicative abilities in a place of exaltation.
As the month begins, we're coming off eclipse season, which will continue to unfold during the first two weeks of September. The astrological chessboard has been set for 2026 — from here on out we'll be strategically maneuvering our inner world with greater clarity and depth. The storylines that have emerged this year will become more dynamic, with helpful intel being revealed.
The next few months will likely feel slower than the earlier part of the year, when we were receiving intense new transits in both our inner and outer planets. This period gives us much-needed time to review and reflect on how best to move forward.
September 10th is a very busy day. Venus enters Scorpio, Mercury ingresses into Libra, Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini, and we end the day with a new moon in Virgo. With Uranus stationing retrograde, it can help to allow extra time for technical difficulties.
Venus in Scorpio brings important themes around relationships and finances that will stay front and center for the next four months, since Venus begins her retrograde here next month and spends extra time in this sign. Mercury in Libra pushes us toward greater balance and harmony, easing off the wild eclipse energy of this summer.
The Sun moves into Libra on the 22nd with its work cut out — as Venus is in Scorpio and there’s a full moon in Aries on the 26th. These archetypes don't typically share the same agenda, but when they commit to a unified mission, they become a force of nature. Aries and Scorpio (both ruled by Mars) get straight down to brass tacks while Libra (ruled by Venus) serves up whatever intel they uncover and makes it socially irrefutable. If you're seeking greater justice or balance in a situation, this astrology gives you a strategic advantage.
From September 26th–28th, we have a beautiful air trine. The sun in Libra, Pluto in Aquarius, and Uranus in Gemini ease the wheels of transformation, helping generate innovative ideas and illuminating a new path forward.
We close out the month with Mars entering Leo and Mercury joining Venus in Scorpio. This highly charged combination will motivate us to look beneath the surface, uncover deeper truths, and embolden our creative expression.
Key Dates:
9/10 – Venus enters Scorpio; Mercury enters Libra
9/10 – Uranus stations Rx; New Moon in Virgo
9/12 – Mercury opposes Neptune + trines Pluto
9/16 – Venus squares Pluto
9/17 – Chiron Rx enters Aries
9/22 – Sun enters Libra
9/26 – Full Moon in Aries
9/26-9/28 – Sun, Pluto + Uranus trine
9/27 – Mars enters Leo
9/30 – Mercury enters Scorpio
Rx = Retrograde
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