Welcome to September! Whether or not you’re ringing in the month with a long weekend, every zodiac sign’s September 2023 horoscope will bring some fresh opportunities for end-of-summer fun. And yes, that’s even with Mercury retrograde raining on our parade for the first half of the month.
As usual, we kick things off in the thick of Virgo season, the vibes of which generally inspire us to find some order in the chaos and clear out the unnecessary clutter in our lives. The industrious and hardworking energy of this earth sign is especially viable during the first week of September, during which both the sun and Mercury in Virgo will be making some gorgeous connections to lucky Jupiter. Mercury may be retrograde, but this is a great week to make progress on personal goals or revisit some big ideas with fresh eyes.
Speaking of retrogrades, the first major astrological milestone of the month hits on September 3, when Venus retrograde comes to an end. After six long weeks of backspinning in glitzy Leo, the romance planet will finally give us the green light to move forward on any big beauty treatments and give us more clarity in matters of love and relationships. If you’re still convinced you want bangs for fall, the cosmos gives you permission cut ‘em now! The following day, Jupiter retrograde begins, kicking off four months of processing when it comes to our personal belief systems. Reflect on your relationship to abundance throughout the year so far and make adjustments that open you to even more blessings.
On September 14, the new moon in Virgo will want us to release our summer baggage and offer up a clean slate ahead of the autumn equinox. The sun and moon will vibe with surprise-filled Uranus, so your fresh start might have a more unconventional flavor than planned. Let yourself roll with the vibes! Just keep in mind that this lunation also sits opposite to hazy Neptune—so listen to your intuition,but don’t get too carried away in fantasies or feelings. Mercury retrograde ends the very next day, on September 15, so it’ll be easier to think clearly and put some of your shiny new plans into motion.
On September 23 2:50 a.m. ET, the sun will enter air sign Libra, kicking off the autumnal equinox.
On September 23 2:50 a.m. ET, the sun will enter air sign Libra, kicking off the autumnal equinox and joining forces with action-oriented Mars. With the sun and Mars together in harmony-loving Libra, this is a wonderful time to take initiative when it comes to creating balance in your relationships and life in general. As we kiss summer goodbye, we’ll have a magical grand earth trine involving expansive Jupiter, quick-thinking Mercury, and the gentle moon in the skies. This gorgeous alignment brings a warm sense of comfort and clarity to our thoughts and hearts—and feels like the perfect way to ring in the new season.
During the last days of the month, both romantic Venus and chatty Mercury will aspect unpredictable Uranus, potentially prompting sudden changes of heart or buzzy new ideas that seem to have shot in from outer space. Alongside these connections, on September 29, the full moon in Aries will come to a climax, pushing us to embrace our independence and speak our truth in relationships. Libra season inspires us to compromise, but this lunation reminds us that we can’t do so at the expense of our own needs or desires.
Read on for your full horoscope for the month of September 2023, according to your your sun and/or rising sign:
Aries
Romance is no longer on the back burner, as Venus retrograde finally comes to an end on September 3, bringing a lot more clarity and stability to your sex and dating life. Your ruling planet Mars is also touring your partnerships sector throughout the duration of September, so you’ve got added initiative when it comes to relationships. Read your full monthly horoscope here.
Taurus
As we wrap up the first week of September, both the sun and Mercury will be forming lucky trines to abundance planet Jupiter in Taurus. Romance, passion, adventure, and confidence are big and bright now, so enjoy the magic! Read your full monthly horoscope here.
Gemini
Things pick up quick once the autumn equinox hits on September 23 though, so prepare yourself! The sun will join feisty Mars in fellow air sign Libra, activating your passion-fueled fifth house. Summer is fun and all, but you’ll be enjoying yourself even more throughout this first chunk of fall. Read your full monthly horoscope here.
Cancer
Mercury will be retrograding through your third house of communication and close friends until September 15, which can lead to awkwardness and judgmental energy in your friend-group. What needs changing in your social interactions and dynamics? Read your full monthly horoscope here.
Leo
Your birthday season may be over now, but things are looking up, dear lion! Venus has been retrograding through your sign for six long weeks, but it’s finally coming to end on September 3. This has been a major journey and you’re ready to reap the rewards. Read your full monthly horoscope here.
Virgo
Your ruling planet Mercury is retrograding through Virgo until September 15, which may be causing some mix-ups and slow-downs. It may even be causing a full-blown identity crisis as your birthday (aka solar return) comes to pass. Read your full monthly horoscope here.
Libra
The month kicks off with your ruling planet Venus wrapping up its retrograde in your friendship sector on September 3, which will bring a renewed sense of harmony to your social life. You’ll be feeling so much more confident about your place within your community and social scene, but there’s more to the story. Read your full monthly horoscope here.
Scorpio
This month, both Virgo season and Mercury retrograde are activating your friendship sector throughout the first half of the month, which brings lots of vitality and energy into your community connections, but can also make collaborating a little extra challenging. Read your full monthly horoscope here.
Sagittarius
However, with Mercury retrograde in full force ‘til September 15, you might find that professional endeavors require a little extra attention and time than usual. Try to be patient—Mercury retrograde has a way of mucking things up like that, but you still have your Midas touch. Read your full monthly horoscope here.
Capricorn
Both the sun and Mercury will be forming lucky trines to abundant planet Jupiter in your fifth house of passion, so use the first week of the month to revisit exciting ideas, romantic conquests, or creative projects that may have gotten lost in the shuffle before. Read your full monthly horoscope here.
Aquarius
As you enter the month, Virgo season and Mercury retrograde are collectively hitting your complicated eighth house, which could plunge you into a deep self-reflection and bring some past resentments or unpaid debts bubbling up to the surface. It’s definitely time to untangle the knots that have gotten wound up in your heart over time. Read your full monthly horoscope here.
Pisces
Because Mercury retrograde is raging through your relationship sector until September 15, you’ll want to be extra conscious about navigating disagreements with your lovers, as old arguments could come bubbling up through the cracks again. Be thoughtful about your words and avoid taking things too personally. Read your full monthly horoscope here.
