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I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that everything will change for the better; that this cruelty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more. ─ Anne Frank
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott
September planets emphasize the need for a reset. The Sun entered Virgo on August 22, indicating an energy shift from fun, summertime activities (Leo Sun) to a more serious, focused and structured Virgo Sun energy. Despite the Virgo grounded earth energy, there are some Important and rather startling new energies emerging in the planetary landscape. Two powerful events mark the skies this month:
September 7: Total Pisces Lunar Eclipse at 15 degrees Pisces (the Sun in opposition to the Moon at 15 degrees Virgo). The Lunar Eclipse in Pisces will aspect the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) and will be felt most by those who have planets from 10 to 20 degrees of those signs.
September 21: Partial Solar Eclipse at 29 degrees Virgo with the Sun and Moon in opposition to both Saturn and Neptune in Aries. The Virgo solar eclipse will be felt most strongly by those who have planets from 24 degrees of the mutable signs to 5 degrees of the cardinal signs (Libra, Capricorn, Aries and Cancer.
If you have planets or angles near these degrees, you are more apt to feel these eclipses.When eclipses land directly on your planets, they are more apt to bring life-shifting events. This is neither good nor bad. It depends on the planets and your outlook on change. Also, be aware that eclipse energy is in force for approximately six months, so events and changes may not happen right on the eclipse dates. In addition, there are several sign changes:
September 1: Retrograde Neptune backtracks into Pisces
September 2: Mercury enters Virgo
September 6: Uranus turns retrograde
September 18: Mercury enters Libra
September 19: Venus enters Virgo
September 22: Mars enters Scorpio
September 22: Sun enters Libra
If you have been putting off making a decision on important matters, the September eclipses and sign changes could be just the catalyst you need. Also, look for possible changes in politics, money matters, health and employment.
September 1-2: Mars at 16 Degrees Libra Sesiquiquadrate Uranus at 2 Degrees Gemini. Retrograde Saturn Enters Pisces. Mercury Enters Virgo. Unsettled and confusing energy now and a higher than usual likelihood of accidents and unexpected, volatile verbal exchanges. Mercury in Virgo helps to calm things down so you can sort them out.
September 3: Mercury Quincunx Neptune at 1 Degree Virgo/Aries. Mercury Square Uranus at 1 Degree Virgo/Gemini. Mercury Quincunx Pluto at 1 Degree Virgo/Aquarius. Mercury moves fast, so these are short-lived one-to-two-day aspects. However, communication matters are certainly being highlighted. Mercury square Uranus can bring disjointed conversations, rigid thinking and radical views. Mercury quincunx Pluto brings out the deep truth of the matter, though you may not be ready to face what comes up from your subconscious. Mercury quincunx Neptune brings a tinge of foggy thinking. When navigating these transits take your time, keep an open mind, and, most importantly, relax and wait for clarity.
September 4: Mars Square Jupiter at 18 Degrees Libra/Cancer. Jupiter Trine North Node at 18 Degrees Cancer/Pisces. Avoid conflict now, since your (and others’) fighting spirit is strong. Jupiter expands everything it touches, so the Martian energy is amplified by Mars square Jupiter. The good news is that Jupiter trine the North Node can bring helpful news via a person or event. Jupiter is thought to be a sign that your angels and/or spirit guides are watching over you.
September 7: Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse at 15 Degrees 22 Minutes Pisces at 2:08 PM EDT. Venus at 15 Degrees Leo Sesiquiquadrate Neptune Retrograde at 1 Degree Aries. Every Full Moon symbolizes a time of completion and the need to let go of old outworn ideas, relationships and “stuff’ of all kinds. This Lunar Eclipse Full Moon in Pisces (with the Sun in opposition in Virgo) is especially indicative of change, transformation and the need to let go. The Sabian symbol for this Moon in Pisces is “the flow of ingenuity.” Pisces rules the arts, intuition and the connection to the divine. The Sun in Virgo rules practical, everyday matters, health and organization. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse asks that you combine the compassionate, caring and spiritual Pisces energy with the down-to-earth, practical Virgo energy. Or, as the Zen proverb states, “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.”
September 11: Mercury at 18 Degrees Virgo Sesiquiquadrate Retrograde Pluto at 1 Degree Aquarius. Whenever Mercury, the planet of communication, interacts with Pluto we are bound to notice an uptick in passive-aggressive words, often delivered with passion and intensity. Thank goodness this is a one-day aspect. Just bite your tongue until the air clears tomorrow when the Sun is conjunct Mercury at 21 degrees Virgo, which favors rational communications of all kinds.
September 16: Venus Trine Chiron at 26 Degrees Leo/Aries. Mars Opposition Chiron at 26 Degrees Libra/Aries. Both Venus and Mars rule relationships, especially romantic relationships, while Chiron relates to your woundedness as a result of those relationships. Venus/Mars/Chiron aspects are an opportune time to clear the air and to heal old wounds.
September 18: Mercury Enters Libra and Opposes Neptune. Venus at 28 Degrees Leo Quincunx Saturn at 28 Degrees Pisces. Foggy thinking (Mercury opposition Neptune) and the need for relationship adjustments (Venus quincunx Saturn) makes this a problematic day for meaningful conversations. Stick to routine for now. The Virgo Solar Eclipse on September 21st will bring a new dynamic.
September 21: New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse at 29 Degrees 5 Minutes Virgo. The New Moon on September 21 is about new beginnings. What is interesting is that it occurs at 29 degrees, which is the degree of endings. That unusual placement clearly indicates the need to let something go, while welcoming a whole new way of being. The Moon moves into Libra in only two hours after this New Moon. Ask yourself:
- What in my life has served its purpose?
- Are my possessions, relationships and beliefs enhancing my life or causing stress and anxiety?
- How would it feel to no longer have that albatross hanging over my head?
- How would it feel to embrace a new way of being?
The planetary emphasis on the sign of Virgo urges you to go slowly and to plan carefully. Virgo energy is great for making reasonable, well-thought-out decisions. Stay positive. These changes may feel like the first time you jumped off a diving board — scary, but also exciting and hopeful.
September 23-24: Sun Enters Libra and Opposes Neptune/Saturn Conjunction at 0 Degree Aries. Mars Enters Scorpio and Squares Pluto in Aquarius. Sun at 1 Degree Libra Trine Uranus at 1 Degree Gemini. Sun Trine Pluto at 1 Degree Libra/Aquarius. The Autumn equinox occurs today at 2:19 PM. Meanwhile, the Sun in Libra opposite Neptune and Saturn calls for the need for diplomacy and clarity. Whenever Neptune is involved, the issues are foggy and unknown facts can trip you up. Mars at zero degrees Scorpio brings intensity and the perceived need to seek revenge or to even the score somehow. Tread carefully now and put off making major decisions for a few days.
September 24-25: Mars Quincunx Uranus at 1 Degree Scorpio/Gemini. Mars Square Pluto at 1 Degree Scorpio/Aquarius. Mars at 1 Degree Scorpio Sesiquiquadrate North Node at 17 Degrees Pisces. Mars quincunx Uranus and Mars square Pluto are both challenging, intense and disruptive aspects. Keep a low profile, be careful of accidents, and stay out of trouble and confrontations of all kinds. Mars in Scorpio sesiquiquadrate North Node in Pisces is good for re-examining deep psychological issues, especially those connected to your life purpose.aw
Moon Movement During September 2025: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.
September 1: Moon enters Capricorn
September 4 : Moon enters Aquarius
September 6: Moon enters Pisces
September 7: Full Moon Lunar Total Eclipse at 15 Degrees 22 Minutes Pisces at 2:08 pm
September 8: Moon enters Aries
September 10: Moon enters Taurus
September 12: Moon enters Gemini
September 14: Moon enters Cancer
September 17: Moon enters Leo
September 19: Moon enters Virgo
September 21: New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse at 29 Degrees 5 Minutes Virgo at 3:54 pm
September 21: Moon enters Libra at 5:40 pm
September 24: Moon enters Scorpio
September 26: Moon enters Sagittarius
September 29: Moon enters Capricorn
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This is going to a scary time for a lot of people including me according to horoscopecafe.co but i hope we make it through okay!
We are in a period of deep and profound change due to the transits of the outer planets. Change feels threatening to us humans. However, it is sometimes beneficial to shake things up. Be sure to stick to your values and to be kind and helpful to others. Pluto in Aquarius, the sign of community, is pushing us toward finding the strength and love generated when we connect withothers. Together, we become stronger, apart we become weaker.