Sagittarius season is months away, but September truly feels like that special moment in which we are pulling the bow string as far back as possible before shooting the arrow forward. With a total of seven planets in retrograde motion as we enter September, we could still have more questions than answers. There is a “push-and-pull” dynamic that brings the need to slow down so we can sink into a mindset of reassessment. This contradiction of energies is mainly brought by Venus starting to move forward in Leo on September 3, while Mercury is retrograde in Virgo until mid-September. One thing to remember about the month of September is that the sun is in mutable earth sign Virgo, which helps us tie up loose ends and transition from Summer to Autumn.
Venus is finally moving forward starting September 3. After forty days of being retrograde, Venus will now show us the lessons learned when it comes to what we desire. Venus Retrograde got us working on matters of the heart and connection. It helps us reevaluate what is important and no longer aligned with our values. As our heart opens, certain relationships may flow deeper, and certain relationships will need to be cut. Venus stationing direct will be a clarifying point on this journey. On this day, our hearts will open to a new level of love and truth, helping to light the way forward. While Venus stations direct on this day, it will take until October 8 to be out of the post-retrograde shadow.
On September 4, the other benefic planet, Jupiter, stations retrograde in Taurus. As the ruler of protection, abundance, and luck, Jupiter is arguably one of the most sought-after planets. Having the role of cosmic expander, Jupiter magnifies everything that it touches—whether positive or negative. When Jupiter is direct in Taurus, it creates growth and abundance in the material realm, as Venus ruled Taurus oversees money and material possessions. When Jupiter goes retrograde in Taurus, it helps us adopt a more practical approach toward our goals. Its fixed nature can zero in on course-correcting what seems to be wrong, making sure we attain them. This is the beautiful side of Taurus’ stubborn nature, when the Bull sets its mind on attaining something, it will make it happen. Jupiter retrograde in Taurus is also an incredibly useful combination to really gauge the value of things. Unlike folks think, Taurus is not about shine, it is about building things of great value. If during the time Jupiter was direct in Taurus, from May 16 to September 4, you chose shine over value, be prepared for Jupiter in Taurus to take the rose-colored glasses off.
The cosmic skies align to deliver a rare and magical alignment known as a Grand Trine on September 5. Occurring in Earth signs, between the planets Mercury, Uranus, and Pluto, the energy of the Grand Earth Trine will be felt on and off throughout the month and will offer a stabilizing force. This stabilizing, grounding force will be welcomed due to the challenging energies we had in August. In fact, it seems the Universe is giving us a chance to catch our breath and create some security and structure around whatever has manifested for us. The supportive energies around the Grand Trine will help this to be achieved with a certain level of ease.
September’s energy picks up around midmonth with the arrival of the September 14 New Moon in Virgo, followed by Mercury going direct, in the same sign, on September 15. This Virgo New Moon is different in that we don’t necessarily plant new seeds; instead, we try to figure out what to do with what we’ve harvested. You’ll find yourself asking, "Where do I go from here?" The key is figuring out how to use what you’ve been working on to create a different kind of new beginning. Now that you’ve plucked that wheat the Virgo is known for holding, how are you going to use it? This is the time to attend to the little details, to take care of the earthy, practical phases of life.
The sun enters Libra on September 22, heralding the 2023 Autumn Equinox! This is when many of us feel shifts, and opportunities to create positive change in our lives will abound. Day and night are equal in length at the equinox, each resting on one side of Libra’s scales. The scales of justice symbolize Libra. The farmer, at autumn’s harvest, reaps what he’s sown. This is the half-way point of the zodiacal year. Therefore, this is an ideal time to stop and reflect on the six months that have passed since the Sun entered Aries in March. How far have you come since then and what do you want out of life in the next six months? Energetically, this is the time of year to evaluate the fruits of your year’s labors so far. If you have goals to meet before the calendar year is over, you will have to evaluate what is feasible.
September closes with a highly individualistic and freedom-seeking full moon in Aries, reaching climax on September 29. The Full Moon in Aries is the last lunation before the Autumn Eclipse Season. Urgency and impatience to tie up loose ends and get mind, body and soul ready may be prevalent, and relationships are also likely to take center stage now. As the first sign of the zodiac, Aries has a beautiful innocence about it, a touching naivety. This openness is why Aries believes in the best of everyone, and despite their defensive, warrior-like nature, this sign is often hurt much more easily and quickly than most. Thus, brash aggression becomes a form of protection against any perceived hurt, criticism or attack over this Full Moon. Because, opposite the Sun in gracious Libra, it’s all about the balance now; balance of healthy assertion and gentle compromise. We can’t have it all our way, after all.
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