September is one of the busiest months of 2024! With all this energy circling, plus the Eclipses, September will likely be a highly transformative month. How we begin the month is likely not how we end it!
The Eclipses will most likely dominate the cosmic airways. We can feel Eclipses up to a month before they arrive and for a month after. We have one Eclipse this month, a Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 17th, and the sister Eclipse to this will be on October 2nd, so it’s safe to say that both September and October will carry a very similar energy. We may even have to wait until the end of October to truly recognize the transformation that has taken place.
With all the energy on offer by the cosmic skies, this is going to be a month to embrace change and stay open to the possibilities of the Universe.
In the first part of the month, we will be supported by the earthy energy of Virgo, guiding us to focus on our health and to build up our inner resources. This is the perfect way to lean into this energy, so try your best to build up your inner world and focus on creating inner strength. Adopt some healthy habits, protect your energy field, be firm in your boundaries, and treat your body as a temple.
In the second half of the month, and as we get closer to the Eclipse, we may feel the Universe calling us to surrender. While we have to allow ourselves to be guided through these transits, we may also need to put our foot down and stand up for ourselves.
The Equinox and the Sun moving into Libra, will encourage us to find this balance between surrendering and maintaining control. We have to pay attention to what we need to let go of, and what we need to take charge of. We may also have to conserve our energy and find supportive ways to nurture and nourish our beings so we don’t feel burnt out.
By the end of September, we are still going to be in the transformative waves of Eclipse Season, but we will likely have encountered an ending of some kind. We may feel that a chapter has closed, and we may be waiting for what will open. October is likely to bring those answers.
Let’s break down the cosmic events of the month and how you can make the most of each day September has to offer-
September 2024 Astrology
September 1: Uranus Retrograde in Taurus
Uranus, the planet of changing and awakening stations retrograde, encouraging us to reflect and review any recent life changes. We may begin to see how the changes we have made are serving us, or perhaps not serving us. If we have been dealing with surprising or unsettling events, we may begin to receive some clarity and deeper understanding.
September 1: Pluto Re-enters Capricorn
Pluto enters Capricorn one final time! Pluto will never return to Capricorn again in our lifetime, so this is a very significant period to wrap up and bring to a culmination all that we have been moving through since 2008, when Pluto first entered Capricorn. As the planet of death and rebirth, this move by Pluto will guide us to reflect on all the deaths and rebirths we have moved through since this time. We may find ourselves wrapping up a chapter from this time, or perhaps recognizing just how much we have evolved. On a global level, Pluto moving back into Capricorn can expose corruption, especially when it comes to banking corporations, big business, and the government/law.
September 2: Mercury Trine Chiron
Now that Mercury is traveling direct again, we have a chance to heal some of the uncomfortable thoughts or conversations that have been plaguing our minds. Chiron reminds us that all painful events can be teachers for us to help us grow and step into a deeper understanding of who we are. Mercury trine Chiron can also inspire us to have mental breakthroughs that can bring a deep healing. This is a good time to talk things through with a friend or journal.
September 2: Virgo New Moon
The Virgo New Moon offers us some grounded energy, which will definitely feel welcomed! We may feel more certain about a path ahead, or we may be able to see the light at the end of a tunnel with a certain situation we have been dealing with. The Virgo New Moon is very much connected to the Pisces Lunar Eclipse, so it seems that we may be offered some clues as to what is in store. The Virgo New Moon will plant some seeds for us, and while the seeds we plant under this New Moon will not yet be ready for harvest, what we plant now will blossom in the months to come.
September 3: Mars Square Neptune
Mars in Gemini will square Retrograde Neptune in the first part of September, turning up the heat when it comes to taking action around foggy or unclear situations. If someone in our lives has been unclear in their motives or is being deceitful, the impulse of Mars will help swift action to be taken. We may feel our tolerance level is low for those who have not been honest with us. Mars Square Neptune can also help us on our spiritual journey too. We may feel more committed or find ourselves stepping into deeper growth and understanding when it comes to our spiritual connection.
September 4: Venus conjunct Black Moon Lilith and South Node
I wrote a detailed article about Black Moon Lilith conjunct the South Node, which you can read here. But now Venus is adding to the mix, boosting the strong wave of feminine energy that is on offer. Black Moon Lilith is a very destructive, yet creative energy and Venus’ presence can add to the creative element. Where we find destruction and chaos, Venus can help us to create something new. Pay attention to what is crumbling around you, and know that a rebirth is possible.
September 4: Mars in Cancer
Pay extra close attention to Mars’ entrance into Cancer! Starting next month, Mars is going to enter its shadow phase in preparation for its upcoming retrograde. Mars retrogrades the least out of all the signs of the zodiac, making this move one of the most influential. Mars retrograde can stir all things relating to our energy levels, what we are choosing to give our energy to, and our feelings of motivation. It can also highlight our emotions, fears, masculinity, and where we need to step into our inner warrior. Mars will retrograde in Leo in December, and move back into Cancer before stationing direct again in February 2025. If we pay attention to themes coming up for us now with Mars entering Cancer, it may give us clues as to what this Mars Retrograde may have in store for us.
September 7: Mercury Square Uranus
A potentially confusing day where we may be feeling all over the place. Don’t believe everything you hear today, as things are likely to be lost in translation. Perhaps avoid scheduling important conversations, or try to have everything in writing so you can reference back to it later. Some surprising information may come out of the blue that throws things for a loop, but there’s a good possibility that there’s more information to be revealed or more clarity on the way.
September 8: Sun Opposite Saturn
A potentially challenging day where we may have to face up to our responsibilities and take ownership of any shortcomings. We may feel the Universe is treating us unfairly, but we are never given anything we can’t handle. This is an important time to rise up to the challenges that are being presented to us. The more we rise to meet them, the easier we will find things.
September 9: Mercury in Virgo
Mercury moves into its ruling sign of Virgo, bringing harmony and balance into the cosmic skies. Mercury is the planet of communication, so we may feel our communicative efforts flowing easily. Mercury in Virgo can also help us to think analytically and to pay attention to smaller details we may have missed the first time. This is a good time for editing or reviewing written documents.
September 12: Sun Square Jupiter
Jupiter is the planet of expansion, and the Sun represents the core of who we are. With this alignment, we may feel that something is getting ready to expand within us. Tension may be bubbling, helping to fuel what is ready to blossom from with. This is a good time to put your desires out into the Universe.
September 18: Full Moon in Pisces Lunar Eclipse
Welcome to Eclipse Season! This is our last Lunar Eclipse of the year but our first Eclipse for the September/October Season! The Pisces Lunar Eclipse is special as it gives us a taste of what is to come under the Virgo-Pisces Eclipse cycle that fully activates next year. Eclipses follow an 18 month cycle, so we are just in the very early stages of what this Eclipse cycle is destined to bring. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse is likely to bring an ending to a chapter. If we were dealing with issues at the start of the year that are yet to be resolved, this Eclipse could bring a resolution. While there can be some challenging energy around this Eclipse, and perhaps something may be removed from our lives, Eclipses always put us where we need to be. As this Eclipse falls in watery, sensitive Pisces, our intuition is really going to be our guide. We must try to listen to our inner voice and be mindful of our energy and who we are choosing to surround ourselves with.
September 19: Sun trine Uranus
The Sun in Virgo will trine Uranus in Taurus, bringing some positive information our way! We may receive some news that is promising or grounds us in a particular direction. Sun trine Uranus can also help us to make changes with ease. This is a good day to take steps in a new direction.
September 21: Sun Opposite Neptune
Look back at what was happening earlier in the month, was there some confusion that finally got cleared? Were you able to bring illumination to something that had been hiding in the shadows? Whatever was coming up for you in the first part of the month is now likely to reach a closing chapter.
September 22: Sun in Libra/Equinox
Welcome to Libra Season and the Equinox, where we experience equal hours of night and day! This is a powerful day in our calendar to honor our journey and to bring balance into our being. Reflect on what you are choosing to give your energy to and see if there is room to make adjustments. Our energy is our most precious resource so we must use it wisely. Libra is ruled by Venus, so this is also a powerful time to lean into our Venus qualities. Spend time creating beauty in your environment and within, focus on your finances, and be sure to make time for friends.
September 22: Sun trine Pluto + Venus Square Pluto
The Sun and Pluto come together in harmonious alignment, along with Venus and Pluto! This unique combination can stir power dynamics when it comes to our relationships. We may feel the need to put our foot down and assert our truth. Alternatively, we may feel guided to step back and perhaps practice more compassion. Trying to find the balance between the two is a good idea under these energies. We don’t want to give our power away, but at the same time, we don’t want to be overbearing or forceful in order to get our way.
September 23: Venus in Scorpio
Venus moves out of its ruling sign of Libra and into Scorpio, where it can embrace more of its deeper, shadow qualities. This is a good time to embrace your own shadow side and learn to love what you find. Our shadow side is connected to our subconscious, but it can also embody our deepest desires and passions. See if you can face up to what you truly desire. See if you can fully embrace your passions and the things that you want. You may be surprised what is on the other side!
September 26: Mercury in Libra
Mercury moves into Libra, encouraging us to think of others and to put ourselves in the mindset of those around us. We can feel more compassion and more connected to people closets to us. We may also find it easier to understand where others are coming from.
September 30: Sun Conjunct Mercury
Mercury and the Sun align, illuminating things for us and giving us all the information we need. Think back to the last Mercury Retrograde cycle, which lasted from August 5-28; it’s likely confusions and conversations from this time have been resolved, and you know fully where you stand.
