Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
- September 3: Venus Retrograde ends
- September 6: Sun in Virgo conjunct Mercury in Virgo
- September 14: New Moon in Virgo
- September 15: Mercury Retrograde ends
- September 16: Venus in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus
- September 22: Libra season begins
- September 29: Full Moon in Aries
- September 29: Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus
September starts out with a cosmic blessing: Venus, the planet of love, relationships, and finances, ends its retrograde on September 3! Bring on stability and get ready to send your exes packing once and for all. Venus has been retrograde in Leo since July 23, inviting us all to explore our relationship dynamics, our personal values, and our budgets. Once Venus goes direct, you'll be able to make progress once again in these areas.
The following day, on September 4, Mercury Retrograde in Virgo shares a kiss with Jupiter in Taurus, creating a supportive atmosphere for communication. On the same day, Jupiter, the planet of expansion, luck, and wisdom, stations retrograde in Taurus. This is an opportunity to resist the urgency to continue pushing forward. This Jupiter Retrograde asks you to reflect on your personal beliefs and goals, as well as the progress you've made over the past few months. Now is the time to celebrate how far you've come.
A few days later on September 6, the Sun in Virgo sits at the same point in the sky as Mercury Retrograde in Virgo, forming a cazimi. When a planet sits in the heart of the Sun, it is strengthened, even if it’s retrograde. This cazimi marks the halfway point of this current Mercury Retrograde cycle, and it can bring divine downloads. The Sun in Virgo connects with Jupiter in Taurus on September 8, bringing support and generosity your way. Today can feel full of optimism and potential. Share your ideas with someone or take action on a plan.
A New Moon in Virgo offers a monthly reset on September 14. This New Moon is an aligned time to clean out your closet, get organized, and re-evaluate your daily habits and routine. This New Moon forms supportive connections with Uranus in Taurus, Pluto in Capricorn, and Neptune in Pisces, stirring up creativity, change, and risk-taking energy.
The Astrology of September 2023
Everyone can let out a sigh of relief on September 15 when Mercury Retrograde ends! We're still dealing with the post-retrograde shadow period until September 30, but as misunderstandings begin to clear, our schedules become more manageable, and you may feel like you're finally making progress once again. On the same day, the Sun in Virgo mingles with Uranus in Taurus, encouraging you to try something new. More good news arrives on September 16 when Venus in Leo collides with Jupiter in Taurus. This is the final meeting of these two planets—Venus and Jupiter also tussled with one another on June 11 and August 22. Think back to those days: What ideas, events, or conversations were you focused on? It's time for an update. Venus and Jupiter are the two luckiest planets in the sky and when they meet like this, it’s your job to let the good times roll!
Some confusion crops up on September 19 when the Sun in Virgo sits across the sky from Neptune in Pisces. You may feel less energized than normal or get caught up in fantasies or paranoid thinking. Neptune is a planet of fog and illusion, so while this isn’t the best day to make important decisions, it is a great day to let your imagination run wild. The Sun in Virgo syncs up with Pluto in Capricorn on September 20, bringing more confidence and charisma your way. You're better able to recognize your own power and transformation now. This can also be a healing aspect that allows you to let go of the past gently and with grace.
The Fall Equinox arrives and Libra season begins on September 22. As the Sun moves through Libra, fall officially begins—we're halfway through the zodiac year! This is an important moment to reflect and witness all you've accomplished over the past six months. During Libra season, you're focused on cultivating more balance in your life, pouring energy into your relationships, and finding inspiration from the beauty around you. You may experience a moment of deja vu on September 25 when Mercury in Virgo meets with Jupiter in Taurus once again. Think back to September 4—it may be time to take action on some of the ideas you’ve been dreaming up or discussing.
A dramatic Full Moon in Aries takes over the skies on September 29, bringing a shockwave to your personal relationships. The Aries-Libra axis focuses on both the “me” and “we” in relationships. If there has been any building tension or frustration in your closest connections, this is an important time to address it. On the same day, Venus in Leo clashes with Uranus in Taurus, bringing even more shock and awe to our relationships. This can be a make-it-or-break-it moment. Uranus is the planet of disruption and freedom, and you may be craving novelty or more independence in your relationship. Luckily, the month ends on September 30 with Mercury in Virgo forming a supportive connection with Uranus in Taurus. Whatever theatrics the Full Moon delivered, you are able to approach matters with an innovative perspective. This is a wonderful planetary pairing for problem-solving, seeking solutions, and receiving intuitive messages.
Read your September monthly horoscope for your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs:
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Stephanie N. Campos
Stephanie is an astrologer, psychic medium, and witch. She's studied the mystical arts for over a decade including the stars, mediumship, palm reading, tarot, curanderismo, and more. She is the author ofSeasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Yearand host of the podcastDaily Horoscope for Your Zodiac Sign. Her work has also appeared in Refinery29, Well + Good, Bustle, among other publications, and she has appeared on the Today Show as an astrology expert and modern mystic.
