Your September Horoscope Is Here, And Mercury Is Going Retrograde—Again
Your September Horoscope Is Here, And Mercury Is Going Retrograde—Again
Sad but true: Summer is wrapping up. The good news? The universe is sending some serious take-charge vibes to gear you up for fall.
September kicks off with the new moon in Virgo on the 6th. You’ll be ready to make some serious moves at work. That project you’ve been pushing off since forever? Consider it done. While you’re already kicking ass, you’ll volunteer to take on even more stuff to help out the team—because you’re all kinds of motivated.
At the same time, you’ll be super into revamping your workout routine. What can you do to be the most fit, healthiest version of yourself? Whatever you decide, you’re up for the challenge.
But, naturally, you’re more than just someone with a take-no-prisoners attitude. The full moon in Pisces on the 20th brings out your nurturing side. You’ll be there when a friend needs your help, and even go above and beyond to do thoughtful things to help see her through a rough patch. (You can heat up chicken noodle soup with the best of ‘em!)
When Mercury goes retrograde on the 27th, you’ll do some thinking on the relationships in your life. Do you feel like you’re getting back at least a solid portion of all the love you’re sending out to friends and family? Because a gal can only give so much without some reciprocation…
Here's what else is in store for your zodiac sign this month, according to Donna Page, a professional astrologer with a graduate degree in counseling psychology.
ARIES (MARCH 21–APRIL 19)
The new moon on the 6th is in a sector of your chart about work, Aries. Are you still feeling your current job/routine, or are you more than ready for a change? Figuring it out now—and actually making moves to change the status quo—can go a long way toward fueling your future happiness.
Mars is hanging out opposite your sign this month, making you feel like some people (side eye) are in your way. Step aside, folks! There’s work to be done here. On the 20th, the full moon is in a sector of your chart about kicking back. So, grab a bottle of wine, turn off your phone, and sip a glass outside.
TAURUS (APRIL 20–MAY 20)
Venus starts out the month by hanging out in an area of your chart about health and routine. Are you happy with your regular sched, or do you need to shake things up? Even adding a regular yoga class into the mix can make you feel like a whole new woman.
At the same time, Mars is pushing you to have fun. You don’t need to blow a lot of cash to make that happen—just get out there and do whatever feels good. On the 20th, the full moon lights up your house of friendship, making you an A+ listener to your BFF. And, when Mercury goes retrograde in your house of daily schedule, you’ll start rethinking your career direction. Maybe it’s finally time to ask for that raise…
GEMINI (MAY 21–JUNE 20)
You’ll kick off September with an urge to get your place in order. If you’ve been looking for a sign that it’s finally time to put up that kitchen backsplash you’ve been thinking about forever or to clean out that dreaded closet. Whatever’s on your at-home to-do list, checking it off will feel sooo good.
The full moon on the 20th is in your house of reputation and work, signaling that someone is going to drop the ball at your job. Don’t stress, everyone! You’ll be there to save the day. You’ll wrap up the month wondering if you have your personal and professional life as balanced as it could (read: should) be. If not, it’s time to make a change.
CANCER (JUNE 21–JULY 22)
The new moon on the 6th is in a sector of your chart about communication, make it prime time for journaling. Get all those thoughts out, girl. It’ll feel like free therapy. Venus is in your house of home and family for the first 10 days of September, inspiring you to do up your place. Even investing in a fluffy new set of bath towels will feel so luxurious.
Toward the middle of the month, you’ll have a serious think on boundaries. Do you have a friend who isn’t respecting yours? It’s time for a chat. By the time Mercury goes retrograde on the 27th, you’ll start to rethink your living situation. Maybe it’s time for a move?
LEO (JULY 23–AUGUST 22)
You’re naturally a super generous person, Leo, but is it practical for your bank account? Take a beat before offering to pick up the check at brunch—after all, you could spend that extra money on a new pair of shoes.
At work, you’ll think about what you can do to boost your salary. Has it been a while since you’ve gotten a raise? If so, it’s time to speak up. The new moon on the 6th underscores just how talented you are, so don’t hesitate to hit up an open mic night or show off your pool shark skills. People will be so impressed, as they should.
VIRGO (AUGUST 23–SEPTEMBER 22)
You are who you are, Virgo, but sometimes you need a reminder. Enter: the new moon on the 6th. It’ll give you a surge of energy to just go out and be yourself. You’ll wear what you want, do what you want, and just generally revel in the feeling of giving zero sh*ts about what others think.
Mars is hanging out in your sign for the first half of September, pushing you to invest a little more in your career. Maybe you’ll take a new course or go to a virtual networking event—it can’t hurt. Venus hangs out in your money house this month, making you want to splurge a bit. Go for it: You deserve to splash out.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23–OCTOBER 22)
The new moon on the 6th is chilling out in your house of retreat, a.k.a. it’s the perfect time to get away. If that’s not doable (because, budget), turn off your phone, pour yourself a bubble bath, and just relax. It’s so needed.
At work, Mars gives you an intuitive feeling about who is and isn’t on your side. So, keep an eye on that colleague who has a bad habit of gossiping about everyone behind their backs. If she does it to them, she’ll definitely do it to you. On the 20th, the full moon is in a part of your chart about balancing out your mind, body, and spirit. Are you looking out for No.1, or are you letting other people’s needs come before yours? If so, it’s time to make a change.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23–NOVEMBER 21)
Your friends are obviously an important part of your life, but this month, they’re *everything*. The new moon on the 6th is pushing you to put extra energy into being the best buddy ever. You’ll host a girls’ night at your place, send thoughtful texts to cheer on your BFF before her big job interview, and bring dinner to a friend who’s having a rough time. All those good vibes will come back your way when Venus moves into Scorpio on the 10th. Suddenly, people will do sweet things for you, like picking up your Starbucks tab.
When the Sun goes into Libra on the 22nd, you’ll think back over the past year and what you want to do differently this birthday cycle. What can you do to make this year even more epic?
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22–DECEMBER 21)
Not feeling your work lately, Sag? Now is an excellent time to see what else is out there—something new and epic is just waiting for you… When the Sun shifts into your house of friendship on the 22nd, put a huge emphasis on your social life. Don’t forget to mention to your buddies that you’re on the job hunt—someone may have a connection that can help you land that dream job.
Oh, and on the 20th, the full moon makes you hyper aware of how you feel about your home. Are you really comfortable, or could you stand to make a few tweaks to make it feel truly yours?
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22–JANUARY 19)
There are certain things in life that are a given, like working hard will get you results. And this month, the new moon on the 6th is a solid reminder of that fact. You’ll be inspired to take a new course for your work, or try out a new exercise routine to boost that booty.
It’s not all serious, though: The full moon on the 20th encourages you to be a little flexible with your way of thinking. Hey, everyone dances to the beat of their own drum, right? When the Sun moves into Libra on the 22nd, you’ll be ready to get out there a little and be recognized for your skills. You won’t have to wait long—the kudos will come.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20–FEBRUARY 18)
You have unspoken agreements with just about everyone in your life—your parents expect that you’ll call here and there, your boss assumes you’ll show up on time every day, and your friends know that you’ll be there for them when needed. But the new moon on the 6th makes you want to renegotiate some of those silent agreements, especially at work. You’ll realize you’re doing way more than you were hired to do and, ya know, you should get compensated for that. Maybe it’s time to look around, just to see what else is out there…
It’s not all work and no play, though. During the second half of the month, you’ll be ready to get out and have a good time. So, grab your buds and your credit card and hit your local shops. It’s about time you treated yourself.
PISCES (FEBRUARY 19–MARCH 20)
You know the importance of speaking up about your needs, but it’ll be crystal clear just how crucial that is for you this September. Whether it’s about your connection with your hairstylist or your doctor, you won’t settle for anything subpar.
You’ll also turn your eagle eye over to your work relationships. Is your work spouse draining your energy that should be put toward ~actually~ doing your job? If so, it’s time to speak up. Toward the end of the month, you’ll be focused on bringing more balance to your life. Maybe it’s time you finally took that yoga class you’ve been eyeing…
It'll have you reassessing allll your relationships.