September Astrology: A Hefty Dose of Relationship Energy

9.6 - New Moon in Virgo

New moon (aka the sun + moon are both…) in Virgo, which gives us an opportunity to hone in on the details of what it is we want to call into our lives. New moons provide a blank slate that asks us to go inwards and get clear on what it is we want to fill that space with. Being in the meticulous sign of Virgo, we are given a chance to apply precision to the areas of our lives that we want to evolve.

This new moon makes a harmonious trine to Uranus in Taurus, pushing us to think outside the box and to step outside our comfort zones as we approach the next phase of our lives.

9.10 - Venus enters Scorpio

Venus will be in Scorpio from September 10 - October 7.

This stretch of time will give us the chance to face the more shadowy sides of our relationships. To deal with things that we haven’t wanted to look at in the past, and to invite a deeper level of honesty + intimacy into all our relationships. And for our romantic partnerships, a burst of passionate emotional + sexual connection.

9.14 - Mars enters Libra

Mars will be in Libra from September 14 - October 30.

This will be a welcomed combo with the spicy Venus in Scorpio (which again, can bring up some things that we have been avoiding..). Mars in Libra is all about remaining fair + balanced in our actions. It’s about being willing to see both sides, and to take initiative to keep a certain level of peace + harmony, even in the midst of more intense moments.

It asks us to fight for what is right - to fight for justice. To remember that life is full of paradox. And to remind ourselves that together we can create great things.

9.20 - Full Moon in Pisces

The tail end of Virgo season will coincide with a powerful full moon in Pisces. During full moons, the sun + moon are in opposite signs, and we tend to experience more heightened emotions because there is a natural tension between opposing signs. They have different motivations and ways of viewing the world, and they’re each pulling us in opposite directions.

During this full moon, we will be asked to find the balance between the need to do all the things (Virgo) with the need to “let go and let god” (Pisces). The integration of practicality and idealism. Of focusing on the details while also not losing sight of the big picture.

If we can find a way to integrate both energies, we have the opportunity to come away from this full moon with the tools + skills we need to bring our dreams into reality.

9.22 - Libra season begins

Libra season spans from September 22 - October 22 this year.

On the 22nd, we move out of analytical Virgo and into peaceful Libra season. Libra is known as the harmonizer, the peacekeeper, the relationship-maker of the zodiac. It is the sign most closely associated with art + beauty + love, and those themes will be highlighted during the month that the sun moves through Libra.

9.27 - Mercury goes retrograde in Libra

Mercury goes retrograde in Libra from September 27 - October 18.

Our final Mercury Retrograde of the year! This year has been fascinating, as each Mercury Retrograde has occurred in an air sign (the first was in Aquarius, the second in Gemini, and this final round in Libra).

With this final round, we are asked to look at our relationship dynamics. To get a better understanding of how we communicate (or don’t) with those we are intimate with. To find the balance between radical honesty and diplomacy. To get our point across in ways that whoever we are in communication with can actually understand and digest. And to hold space for others to be able to share openly with us as well.

Communication in relationships is the theme of this last retrograde.