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September 2025 Overview
Everybody’s looking for their big break, always imagining a better future for themselves, and no matter how good things get, we tell ourselves they could be better. We convince ourselves that this isn’t enough, that we are not on the right path, going in the right direction. There is always this nebulous lust for something that hangs over us like little clouds.
The purpose of the past is coming into focus this month, bringing clarity, and causing us to examine if we actually want those things we’ve been thinking about. Since March, Saturn has been shifting between Aries and Pisces, and on the 1st, it crosses into Pisces one last time, where it will stay until February before settling in Aries. We’ve collectively been on high alert, questioning what we’ve always believed, and feeling confused about our life choices. Now, as Saturn settles into Pisces, there is a chance for either stability… or instability.
If you’ve been feeling lost in your career, pinching pennies like there’s never enough, this transition may give you some relief. Sudden changes are possible this month, and this can either bring you the relief you’ve been waiting for or it can push you deeper in the well until the situation erupts, forcing a necessary change. It’s next to impossible to predict what will happen during eclipse seasons.
We start this month with the Sun in Virgo, inspiring us all to take carefully planned action. We’re being forced to pump the brakes, be more considerate about our plans, and take responsibility for how we’ve been using our resources. This month feels like an existential reckoning. We can no longer pretend we are not in control of our lives. Fate is at least 50% action. You can’t be in the right place if you don’t even try to go there.
Fret not—this is simply a recalibration. It would be weird if no adjustments were required. Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron are all retrograde this month. We know that the shortest distance is a straight path, but the as-the-crow-flies path is not accessible; there is no straight path. Luckily, not knowing what the hell you’re doing is the current norm.
Despite lacking clear direction, Saturn’s entrance to Pisces (where it’s retrograding until late November) is applying pressure to go. It’s like you’re about to sell your house, but the inspector comes for a walk-through, only to inform you that the foundation sucks. And since this is the final retrograde of Saturn in Aries until 2053, whatever structure you are currently building or accepting won’t come undone easily. Now’s the time to rebuild.
Also retrograding in Aries is Neptune, and while we can be less aware of outer planet retrogrades, this one is pretty hard to hide from. Neptune’s retrograde rips the wool from your eyes, making illusions impossible to deny and highlighting where we have been delusional. The fantasy screeches to a halt.
And then there’s the eclipses. On the 7th, a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces brings supercharged emotions to a peak. Suddenly, the one-hundred-foot wave is right here, cresting and breaking over you. Pisces brings dreams, necessary endings, and intuitive clarity, so it’s best to surrender. Release the past, and let go of all the fantasy versions of yourself that are no longer relevant. It doesn’t always feel good to face truths about ourselves, but it does feel good to have faced them.
With the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo on September 21, we are beginning not just a new chapter, but a whole new book. This is a fresh start where you can be intentional, and even the tiniest shifts can have a huge impact. This is the reset we’ve been needing.
And blessedly, the Sun enters Libra on the 22nd, bringing the Autumn Equinox, and casts our energy toward harmony, alignment, and embodiment. Venusian Libra is all about beauty—but this is the kind of beauty that’s felt; in what feels fair, diplomatic, and pleasing.
If we thought August was about remembering who tf you are, September is about deciding what you need to thrive, giving you the discipline to act accordingly.
We know that the shortest distance is a straight path, but it’s rarely possible to take that as-the-crow-flies path. If getting where you’re going was truly as cut and dry as simply “going,” would it be satisfying to arrive?
Important Dates This Month
September 1: Saturn retrograde re-enters Pisces ♄℞→♓︎
A spiritual restructuring. You’re being called to reckon with your life’s architecture.
September 2: Mercury enters Virgo ☿→♍︎
In one of its ruling signs, where it’s most comfortable. Communication is clearer and effective.
September 4: Mars in Libra square Jupiter in Cancer ♂♎︎ ▪️♃ ♋︎
Excitement is trying to trick you into thinking it’s a good idea. Avoid being impulsive today.
September 5: Uranus retrograde in Gemini ♅ ℞ ♊︎
The planet of independence wants us to question the norm and challenge authority. Faith in the system has dissolved, and we are meant to be the disruptors. All will be revealed.
September 7: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces ⏺♓︎
A powerful, possibly tiresome release. We’re being shown the darker sides of things so that we can embrace the necessary changes. Let go of what you hoped could be and accept what actually is.
September 13: Sun in Virgo conjunct Mercury in Virgo ☀♍︎ ☌ ☿♍︎
It’s easier to see things with an analytical eye today. This is an ideal day for solving problems and figuring out complex situations.
September 15: Venus in Leo Sextile Mars in Libra ♀♌︎ ⚹ ♂︎♎︎
Today would be great for negotiating and compromising. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want–this is a positive, harmonious aspect that makes manifesting seem almost effortless.
September 17: Mercury trine Jupiter ☿△♃
A boost of confidence and clear communication. This is a good day for sending the email, signing the contract, or finally speaking your mind.
September 18: Mercury enters Libra ☿→♎︎
Charm and charisma are heightened, making it easier to build deeper relationships and connections. Resolve any conflicts and/or put yourself out there.
September 19: Venus enters Virgo ♀→♍︎
September 21: New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo ⏺♍︎
The buffering period is over, and now it’s rebooting season. Set intentions around daily routines, health, and purpose-driven work. Even a change on the atomic scale can be monumental.
September 22: Sun enters Libra ☀→♎︎ | Mabon | Autumn Equinox | Mars enters Scorpio ♂→♏︎
*autumnal music intensifies* Look for ways to prioritize balance over perfection, and focus on reciprocity and alignment in your closest relationships. Inquire within. Channel the intensity into passion projects or deep healing work. Light and dark are perfectly balanced today.
BIRTHDAY ROYALTY <3 Virgo (August 23 – September 22):
It’s time to shine! This is your month, bestie–the road is open. You are changing at warp speed, for the better, and harnessing the power of your season as a portal. You feel especially like yourself this month, and you’re ultra-capable of using this time as a powerful reset moment. You know that you have everything you need, and now all you need to do is trust yourself.
Tarotscope: The Magician – You don’t need any additional tools, credentials, or validation from anybody. You are ready, and you have what you need.
NOW FOR THE REST OF YOU...
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Equanimity is your native tongue, and this month, you’re being asked to translate. The equinox realigns your focus toward finding equilibrium, seeking beauty, and depth. You have learned how to achieve more by speaking and doing less. You act only when it feels right, and look for reciprocity.
Tarotscope: 6 of Pentacles – Rebalance your scales and cut ties with anything that’s taking more than it’s giving.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
You’re, like, kind of at your limit, am I right? This month, something might unravel, and tbh it needs to. You’ve outgrown this, and releasing it makes room for something more aligned. You are the oracle this month. You can feel and smell the closure before it happens.
Tarotscope: The Tower – Let it burn. You have to dissolve and release what’s dead or dying to make way for transformation.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
You feel tetherless, like you’re chasing a feeling, and to run after it is the answer. You won’t find what you’re looking for if you don’t look for it, but this is a marathon, not a sprint. Your vision needs to be grounded in reality. At the eclipse, emotional wounds are revealed, especially those surrounding your home or your mother. Expression is the salve.
Tarotscope: Knight of Wands – Go, and go boldly. The path has not yet been made–you are the one making it.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Put it to rest. You have been carrying something for far too long, and it’s dead weight. What burdens belong to you, and what was never yours to begin with? This month, your belief systems and responsibilities are under review. You need calm, stable realignment and to release the tired old stories that just aren’t true anymore.
10 of Wands: Even the strongest people need rest.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Don’t worry–clarity is headed your way, and with it comes restored hope. You are the lighthouse, setting the pace and guiding the way for others to follow, especially when it comes to healing and admitting faults. It feels good to release those things, and something is quietly clicking into place in the background as you do it.
Tarotscope: The High Priestess – The subtle, sacred geometry of everything and things that lie beneath is working for you, even when you don’t see it.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
You are riding the emotional high tide, feeling everything. This month feels so surreal, but don’t run from it. This is the end of a long chapter, but there are new chapters to be written. Listen to your intuition. When buried emotions and old patterns are revealed, face them with mercy and acceptance rather than shame and denial.
Tarotscope: Eight of Cups – Turning away from something that doesn’t work for you anymore is the same as turning toward what will, with an open heart.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Patience and poise provide you with a better perspective. Taking the time to feel things out will bring you the greater shift you’re seeking, but sitting with the unknown is necessary to gain clarity. You’re not stuck. The path seems blurry from here because you’re not meant to see it until you’re ready. You aren’t meant to rush this.
Tarotscope: The Moon – Feelings over reason. That’s it, that’s the whole message.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
You have worked hard for your peace, and now you’re learning to prioritize it in your daily habits and routines. Make adjustments as necessary and don’t let anyone rush you. If that means basking in solitude, then bask. This refinement is allowing you to create something beautiful and new from the inside out.
Tarotscope: Nine of Pentacles – You deserve to enjoy what you’ve worked for, tangible and intangible.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
You are being pulled in many different directions. If you have been avoiding picking a path or making your selection, you will have a chance to clarify things this month. Trust your gut, and don’t let someone else’s choices sway yours. You already know where you’re going; it’s just a matter of how you’ll get there.
Tarotscope: The Lovers – Choose authenticity. Lean into what makes you feel most like yourself.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
You are currently setting the emotional tone, especially in the days surrounding the full moon eclipse. You need space and stillness to tune into your truth and give yourself space to feel. This month, you’re revisiting dreams and seeing which shadows loom in your psyche.
Tarotscope: Queen of Cups – Have compassion for yourself and the people around you. Possessing such emotional depth is not easy, but it is beautiful and necessary.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Change is in the air. Or is that conflict? You are the barometer, and you get to choose which way it goes, imo. Your restlessness can manifest as conflict, creating unnecessary drama with your closest allies. Instead, you can channel these feelings intentionally. Try expressing yourself creatively
Tarotscope: 5 of Wands – It really only becomes a fight when you choose to fight.
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