Posted on August 31, 2026 by Henry Seltzer of ASTROGRAPH.COM
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This month of September, Aquarius, follows the previous two of a summer that truly sizzled with the outer planet energy of Neptune and Pluto, along with your modern ruler, Uranus, and yet there is still more astrological intensity at hand within the current month. The recent New Moon eclipse in Leo, your opposite sign, features – what remains quite active – the powerful collision of outer planet archetypes, including Uranus in Gemini, corresponding to your fifth sector of creativity, self-expression, and joy. Your individual development and as well your key relationships are thus important factors for you now, especially since the lunation cycle that began with the potent mid-August Solar Eclipse has yet another ten days to run. Mercury in Leo was in that eclipse configuration in same-degree sextile with Uranus in your fifth or self-expression sector, and with Venus on the other side, so that there is likely to be present within you as September gets underway a thoughtful reassessment of your entire relationship dynamic. This goes along with and flavors the ongoing identity transformation you are under, as can be associated with highlighted Pluto, still in the early degrees of your sign. Relationship has many facets, and one that is very significant for you right now is to serve as a mirror for your own current development, a thorough-going set of changes that takes the transpersonal and the mystical more completely into account. You are a scientist at heart, and the word science implies truth, wherever you can find it, including within yourself by means of cosmic intuition. The Virgo New Moon of September 10th facilitates this ongoing internal transition with its emphasis on your eighth solar sector of intimacy, depth research, and personal evolution. Relationship-oriented Venus lies at 0° Scorpio in this New Moon, in your tenth sector of career and professional life, in same-degree opposition to Chiron, the Wounded Healer, at 0° Taurus, in your root sector of home and family. This is a very potent configuration all on its own, and indicates that internal wounding, to be countered by self-acceptance and realistic inner work, could play its part in your ongoing transformation of career as well as identity, involving new conceptions of your relationship dynamic.
The following was written by our guest astrologer, Lauren Hansen. You can find her here.
Mars Sextile Mercury and Aspects Jupiter + Saturn – Sept 1st
Mars moving through your sixth sector could have you taking a more active approach to your physical upkeep or possibly your general daily to-dos. This could also introduce some frustration within the workplace, in addition to some emotional drive to get things done. Either way, Mars' sextile to Mercury could bring up deep seated compulsions and internal shadows – which may motivate you toward powerful evolutionary change. You might also have unexpected gains or sign a new and positive financial contract! Plus, Mars’ connection to Saturn could bring on heavy and defining conversations, while his aspect to Jupiter could amplify your desire for closeness or partnership, bringing luck there and potentially allowing you to be more eager for another person’s involvement.
Venus Opposite Chiron – September 7th - 12th
You could receive more attention or appreciation for your work as Venus enters your tenth sector of career and reputation. Professional relationships could also become more enjoyable, while feeling proud of what you're putting your name behind could boost your confidence. Chiron in your emotional fourth sector could however expose sensitivities around inner security or where you feel you truly belong. You could also feel torn between alternatives like pursuing success and tending to your family or domestic life.
The New Moon in Virgo – September 10th
This Virgo New Moon marks an opportunity for rebirth in your eighth sector of depth research, intimacy, and personal evolution, asking you to confront psychological shadows or difficult experiences and make psychological sense out of it. The ruler of this New Moon, Mercury, has recently moved into Libra in your ninth sector of beliefs, worldview, and education, suggesting that moving forward may require you to expand your philosophical perspective. Mercury’s opposition to Neptune could leave you questioning whether what you’re learning, or your evolving worldview, is actually grounded in reality, or is perhaps some form of deception, creating confusion between facts, intuition, and assumptions. A truly mystical message is actually what is being conveyed. Mercury’s trine to both Pluto and Uranus is revolutionary and may help you see yourself and your desires from a different angle, as part of your natural evolution. Pluto – residing this past two years or so in your first sector of self and identity – could deepen your awareness of how much you’re changing, while Uranus in your fifth sector of creative self-expression – also related to identity – could bring novel ideas and startling realizations about what you want to pursue, enjoy, or take a chance on. The Sun and Moon in sextile to Mars, in your sixth sector of service, on the edge of your opposite sign of Leo, could help you act on what your body or instincts are telling you. This could involve your partnerships, potentially your health or your day-to-day routines. Venus, having recently entered Scorpio, sits prominently in your tenth sector of career and achievement, so that her uneasy connection with the lunation ruler could create tension between your fundamental desire to explore new possibilities and the responsibilities and weight surrounding your career and professional life.
Mercury Opposite Neptune + Trine Pluto – September 11th - 13th
Plans could become harder to navigate as Mercury in your ninth sector of travel opposes Neptune in your third sector of logistics. Emails, conversations, or everyday interactions could leave you with more questions than answers, especially when you're trying to reconcile concrete details with a bigger picture that feels uncertain. Mercury’s trine to Pluto in your first sector of identity could help you recognize where your faith in your own views could be developing or deepening.
Mercury Trine Uranus – September 12th - 14th
A conversation about a belief or perspective could spark a new way of expressing yourself as Mercury trines Uranus. Something you learn or discuss may suddenly change what you find enjoyable, opening you to a new relationship with pleasure or encouraging you to experiment with how you spend your free time. Uranus can make your interests more changeable, but it may also introduce a fresh sense of excitement around something you enjoy.
Mercury Opposite Saturn – September 16th - 18th
Your broader plans and beliefs could become harder to navigate as Mercury opposes Saturn, especially when everyday conversations or logistical problems introduce limitations. A delay, difficult message, or frustrating exchange could force you to reconsider how you’re approaching a trip, course of study, or bigger goal. Taking your time with the details may help you distinguish between what is genuinely possible and what needs to be revised.
Mercury Sextile Jupiter – September 19th - September 22nd
Mercury in sextile with Jupiter could open the door to a new experience through another person or partner, perhaps involving travel, education, publishing, or an idea that expands your perspective! Someone could also be especially encouraging, giving you the confidence to pursue something you might otherwise hesitate over. Even a new mentor or teacher could step into your life.
Libra Equinox – September 22nd
The Libra Sun can spark your curiosity to look beyond what is familiar as it enters your ninth sector of new horizons, beliefs, and exploration. You may feel drawn toward travel, education, or conversations that broaden the way you see the world. The Sun’s trine to your Ascendant adds an ease to this process, potentially helping you feel excited about expressing your perspective and allowing what you’re learning to become part of who you are.
Sun Opposite Neptune + Trine Pluto – September 23rd - 27th
The Sun in your ninth sector of long-distance travel, mastery, and beliefs is opposing Neptune in your third sector, potentially creating friction between the bigger picture you’re pursuing and the information or circumstances immediately surrounding you. You might feel inspired to explore a new philosophy, continue your education, or visit somewhere that changes your outlook, while Neptune could make it difficult to distinguish between what you know and what you believe. Simultaneously, Pluto in your first sector of self and identity is trining the Sun, suggesting that this process could coincide with a powerful shift in how you see yourself and the direction you want your life to take.
Full Moon in Aries – September 26th
This Aries Full Moon falls in your cerebral third sector of communication and learning, plus siblings and your local environment – potentially bringing something around these topics to a head. With Neptune closely conjunct to the Moon, you could also feel emotionally uncertain about what information to trust, how to articulate your thoughts, or whether you’re seeing a situation clearly. It is the mystical rather than the strictly logical side of life that Neptune brings. Whatever you might hear or learn could leave you emotionally unsettled, until you decide to just relax and enjoy the ride. With Mars, the Full Moon’s ruler, in your sixth sector of wellness, habits, daily routines, and labor, there’s an interesting connection between your mind and your day-to-day habitual patterns. You may feel your workload or wellbeing to be causing tension with your ability to think clearly, communicate, or keep up with everyday errands and concerns. The state of your connection with your local community or siblings could also be taking a toll on your ability to be entirely productive. Mars’ square to Chiron, now retrograde at the end of your third sector, could expose a tender spot around communication or articulation that can only be resolved by loving yourself through it. Family life also continues to be affected. With Saturn in your third sector additionally highlighted, you may begin to recognize a slowdown with communicative outreach to others, or that a more serious response is required. Saturn could ask you to take greater responsibility for what you say, how you express yourself, or for the information you choose to absorb or share. What initially feels difficult to deal with does, however, come with built-in lessons that may yet prove extremely rewarding in the long run. Meanwhile, the Sun is trine both Pluto and Uranus, with Pluto in your first sector of self and identity, where he has recently been doing his transformative work. Uranus lies in your fifth sector of self-expression, providing sudden events and unexpected revelations there, and potentially connecting these developments to changes in your sense of identity, who you really are, and what, in your greatest authenticity, you find fulfilling. Pluto may be pushing you to reconsider how you show up in the world and to what effect. Uranus may also bring unusual, fresh developments around romance, pleasure, or creative pursuits.
Mars Enters Leo – September 27th
One-on-one relationships could become more active and charged as Mars moves through Leo. You may find yourself taking a stronger stance with partners, clients, or other important people, while passionate collaborations could also gain momentum. This can bring more excitement to relationships, although pride or competitiveness may spark arguments if either person feels challenged. Open conflicts could also become harder to avoid.
Mercury Enters Scorpio – September 30th
Your career could become a much bigger mental preoccupation as Mercury moves through Scorpio. You may be thinking more strategically about where you’re headed professionally or getting serious about a decision that could affect your reputation. Conversations with bosses or authority figures may carry more weight than usual. Contracts, negotiations, or discussions about your responsibilities could also come into play, especially if something needs to be clarified or handled discreetly.
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