Summer’s light is waning, and the night sky is changing. A shift in season brings transformation both personal and collective, and the sun offers us energy to shift and change with it. As the sun moves into cardinal Libra season later this month, so begins the autumn here in the northern hemisphere. What changes will this month bring for you? Read about the major moments for the month, and check out the tarot card I’ve pulled for my readers. ❤️
It’s time to enjoy the golden hour of summer’s reign & get ready for the season ahead!
Major Moments in September
Friday, 9/2: Mercury in Libra opposes Jupiter retrograde in Aries
It’s a great day for big ideas. When the solar system’s communicator aligns with the king-philosopher of the sky, our minds are lit up with sparks. Pay attention to what ideas excite you, and what observations stir your deepest curiosities. You’re ripe to learn more about the world around you, and more about yourself in the process.
Monday, 9/5: Venus enters Virgo
Venus moves into Virgo, and reminds us of the value of belonging to one’s self. This time is about deciding how you want to shine and show up in your life, honing the lessons you learned while Venus moved through the sparkly sign of Leo. Remember, no one gets to tell you who you are or who you’re going to be.
Friday, 9/9: Mercury stations rx in Libra
It’s time for another Mercury retrograde! Calm down, it’s not as heinous as popular astrology would have you believe. When planets station retrograde, their energies are shifted in reverse a bit. For Mercury, that means taking extra time to check on details and be clear in your communication. Over the next few weeks, just practice patience and everything will turn out okay (promise).
Saturday, 9/10: Full Moon in Pisces
Full moons are times of culmination, release, pause, and celebration. The fullness of the moon represents its strongest capacity to reflect the sun’s light into your inner world, illuminating your own natural cycles and seasons. Check in with yourself today, and allow yourself time to create and play! Celebrate the human experience you’re living.
Sunday, 9/18: Mercury rx in Libra opposes Jupiter rx in Aries
Mercury revisits Jupiter after stationing retrograde, presenting another opportunity to edit or redirect whatever ideas you culminated earlier this month. Be on the lookout for whatever grabs your attention, but be careful to discern whether or not it deserves to keep that attention. Be patient with yourself, there’s time to figure it all out.
Thursday, 9/22: Sun enters Libra
Happy Libra season! As the sun moves into cardinal Libra, it signals the autumnal equinox in the northern hemisphere (ie, spooky season officially begins 🎃). *Look at where Libra falls in your natal chart, and study the lessons of that house! Generally speaking, use this season to get closer to those you love and make time to meet new people! Connections are what Libra season is all about.
Sunday, 9/25: New Moon in Libra
The sun and moon align for this month’s new moon, in the graceful sign of Libra. New moons are times of beginnings, when new seeds are planted and you wish for the future you want to see. As you set your intentions for this new moon, make a note for yourself to check in on them during the full moon in Libra next year.
Thursday, 9/29: Venus enters Libra
Yes, Venus will have been in three different signs during the month of September! As she moves from Virgo to Libra, focus may shift to topics such as aesthetics, poetry, diplomacy, and relationships. There’s a feeling of grace and flirtatiousness in the air, as we’re ripened for deeper connections, new and old.
Tarot Card of the Month
*Image from the Queer Tarot deck, written by Ashley Molesso & Chess Needham
The Ace of Wands — A passionate opportunity awaits for those who are ready to seize it. The Ace of Wands signals new journeys, new adventures, and new passions that can transform your life from the inside-out. Throughout the month of September, pay attention to what calls to your inspiration and what makes you curious to learn more. If you’re feeling led to pick up a new hobby, or to jump back into a creative endeavor, dive in head first. Trust your gut with this; passion won’t mislead you here.