Welcome to your September 2022 forecast!   Click on “read article” and scroll down til you find your sign of the zodiac….

VIRGO (Aug 22-Sept 21)  And what a month it is!   It begins with the Sun in your sign in a potent angle to Mars in Gemini for a few days of aggravation and tech challenges.  This is an edgy energy for mutable signs like yours, so try to go with the flow. That’s the mantra of the month, especially since your ruling planet Mercury turns retrograde in Libra late on the 9^th, just in time for the Pisces full moon on the 10^th.  So your irritation muscles will be overworked this month, and it’s important for you to do what you can to stay chill.  Keep in mind that Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus are all lined up together in a big trifecta of social-political anxiety and upheavals, again putting pressure on you to stay calm.  Venus enters your sign on the 5^th, which is always good for creative pursuits.  By the 15^th Venus squares Mars for a few days while the Virgo Sun opposes Neptune. Venus and Mars are about collaboration and shared effort, while the Sun-Neptune influence can be inspirational and humanistic.  That could be a very good thing for the world, so use these planetary lineups to devote yourself to the social good. It is followed on the 18^th by Mercury retrograde opposing Jupiter and aspecting Saturn and Uranus.  Really pay attention to communication, especially on the 23rd and 24^th when the Mercury retro crosses paths with the Sun as it retrogrades into Virgo while the Sun moves into Libra. .  Make sure you say what you mean – but carefully!  Watch out for Virgo’s sharp edges. Yes, on the 22nd it’s the Fall Equinox, shifting the energy from healthful routines to relationships. Then the Libra new moon comes right away on the 25^th, with the Sun and Moon opposite Jupiter.  Use this new moon to focus on new beginnings in all relationships—it’s time to have a re-set.  The Jupiter effect is expansive and all about fulfillment, so focus on  what  relational fulfillment looks like for you right now.  By month’s end the Saturn -Uranus square, which has been very close all month, gets quite exact.  Uh oh, it can feel like the world is ripping apart but remember that change is always stressful, and sometimes breakdown has to happen before we can rebuild.

LIBRA (Sept 22-Oct 21)  Well, the drama isn’t stopping anytime soon, I’m afraid. September does bring more intensity and also some bright spots.  It begins with Mars in Gemini squaring the Virgo Sun, a combination that brings you lots of activity and busy-ness, but it can be agitating. Mercury in your own sign joins up with the complex and powerful line-up of Jupiter Uranus, and Saturn, adding to your agitation.  Venus enters Virgo on the 5^th, and then Mercury in Libra turns retrograde on the 9^th, just before the Pisces full moon on the 10^th.  Oh jeez!  Mercury retrograde in your own sign—that is very trying.  You will have to cultivate equanimity like nobody’s business.  And the Pisces full moon just cranks up the feelings.  By the 15^th Venus in Virgo squares Mars—great for shared effort and collaboration – while the Sun opposes Neptune.    Take advantage of this nice little gift especially if you’re working with others on a media project. You’ll get a lot done while feeling inspired and grounded in spiritual values.  Then Mercury retrograde opposes Jupiter, triggering Saturn and Uranus and some communication glitches.  By the 22^nd, communication gets very wonky as the Sun and Mercury cross paths.  Expect confusion.   But It’s the Fall Equinox  on the 22^nd when the Sun enters Libra—yay! The beautiful Libra new moon falls on the 25^th with the Sun and Moon opposing Jupiter.  Fulfillment and the turning of the wheel of life.  You’re in transition, and use the new moon to welcome in some change.  The month ends with Saturn and Uranus in a very  exact square, emphasizing polarization and apparently irreconcilable differences. Your Libran self just hates hates hates that.  Stay calm—this influence will be with us for a few months.  Get comfortable with  dialectics!

SCORPIO (Oct21-Nov 21)  Well, it’s still the season of weirdness… The month begins with the Sun in Virgo squaring Mars for a few days of overstimulation and busy-ness.  Get used to Mars in Gemini since it will be in this sign for months, thanks to the retrograde coming in October, just to give you a tiny sneak preview of just how weird this fall is gonna be…  (Mars in Gemini brings a focus on information, opinions, and communication.  I’ll stop there and leave the big explanation for my October column….) And speaking of communication, Mercury in Libra turns retrograde on the 9^th until October 2^nd, exaggerating tension and confusion, especially since it begins its retrograde right before the Pisces Full Moon on the 10^th.  So expect some drama.  The good news is that on the 15^th Venus in Virgo squares Mars and the Virgo Sun opposes Neptune, bringing a few days of inspired shared values and collaboration.  Get to work and enjoy!  Then on the 18^th things get a little confusing when Mercury retrograde opposes Jupiter and gets involved in the Saturn Uranus angle.  People will be tense and misunderstanding and miscommunication will be easy. Mercury retrograde then crosses paths with the Sun on the 22^nd, as the Sun enters Libra and Mercury slides back into Virgo. Like I said—misunderstanding and miscommunication.  Also revelations!  But yes, Mercury retrogrades back into Virgo on the 23^rd and that is always challenging to have Mercury retro in your own sign.  Sigh.  It’s the Fall Equinox on the 22^nd when the Sun enters Libra, and the pretty Libra new moon falls on the 25^th.  Use it to envision fulfillment in relationships.  The month ends with Saturn and Uranus shaking us up—but you can handle it.

SAGITTARIUS  (Nov 22-Dec 21)  Oh honey, stay calm: this is a trying month for Sagittarians, at least the first half.  It begins with the Virgo Sun squaring Mars in your opposite sign of Gemini,  irritating you with miscommunication and tech problems, and Mercury hasn’t even gone retrograde yet! First, a word about the months of Mars in Gemini that are ahead. Mars retrogrades in October, lengthening its pass though Gemini. This will work your last nerve, I’m afraid, since Mars in Gemini is all about opinions, information, and communication, and your Sagittarian self might feel particularly at odds with it…. In any case, Mercury does turn retrograde on September 9^th, right before the Pisces full moon on the 10^th.  You will feel something of a release – and relief—after that full moon, but before that just resign yourself to being a hot mess.  On the 15^th, some good news:  Venus in Virgo squares Mars, a nice combination for shared effort while the Sun opposes Neptune.  Put your energy into the greater good.  By the 18^th Mercury retrograde makes some difficult angles, first with Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus, and then crossing paths with the Sun.  Expect 4 or 5 days of revelation, miscommunication, and even misunderstanding, or just the usual Mercury retrograde stuff of calendar and timing breakdowns… Then it’s the Fall Equinox on the 22^nd when the Sun moves into Libra, followed by a beautiful Libra new moon on the 25^th. Use this new moon to reflect on relationships and to envision what fulfillment looks like for you.  The month ends with Saturn Uranus pressures, mostly on the social-political front.  Stay away from arguments!

CAPRICORN  (DEC 21-JAN 19)  September is nothing if not intense, I’m afraid.  For one thing, the angle between Saturn and Uranus gets almost exact this month, so the sense of polarization and danger is ramped up.  You will have to work at staying calm this month because there are quite a few aggravations… The first one is right at the top of the month, when the Virgo Sun squares Mars in Gemini for a few days of agitation and unsettledness.  Then Mercury in Libra turns retrograde on the 9^th, just before the Pisces full moon on the 10^th.  You know the drill: go with the flow, be in the dreamtime , and expect linear process to not necessarily work right.  Not your strong suit!  At least by the 15^th , Venus in Virgo squares Mars while the Sun opposes Neptune.   This is a great set of combinations that support collaboration and shared values, and work for a higher good. Go for it.  By the 18^th, Mercury retrograde tweaks things a bit, so communication can go sideways, especially around the 22^nd, when Mercury retro moves back into Virgo while the Sun leaves Virgo and moves into Libra.  Expect revelations and confusion.  But yay, it’s the Fall Equinox on the 22^nd, followed by a gorgeous new moon in Libra that opposes Jupiter.  Use this new moon to envision fulfillment and to renegotiate some relationships.  The month ends with the Saturn-Uranus energy of clashing and polarization at a high pitch. Try to work with it and focus on the future.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20- Feb 19)  What a month!  September begins with the Sun in Virgo squaring Mars in Gemini. Damn, you’re a busy little bee. Make sure that you slow down enough to enjoy. We are facing many months of Mars in Gemini, and you will be pulled in many distracted directions, so be sure to carve out time for yourself and self-care.  Then on September 9^th Mercury in Libra turns retrograde—uh oh, those Mars in Gemini plans might go a bit sideways—and right before the Pisces full moon on the 10^th.  Use the full moon to have some excessive fun.  By the 15^th Venus in Virgo squares Mars in Gemini while the Virgo Sun opposes Neptune.   Dedicate yourself to collaborating on a project with high impact. This is about the human condition and the greater good, something your Aquarian self has great passion for.  Then by the 18^th Mercury retrograde gets a bit irritating, lining up with Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus.  By the 22^nd, it crosses paths with the Sun, bringing revelation and also confusion. The 22^nd is the Fall Equinox, when the Sun enters Libra, followed by a beautiful new moon in Libra on the 25^th which opposes Jupiter.  The Sun, Moon, Jupiter energy is all about fulfillment and the turning of the wheel of life. Something is ending and something new is beginning.   Ring in the possibilities of the future, especially since Saturn and Uranus are in a very tight angle this month, forcing change upon us all.

PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20)  This is a challenging month for all the mutable signs, and that includes you, along with your Gemini, Virgo, and Sag peeps. September begins with the Virgo Sun squaring Mars in Gemini.  Aggravations abound.  You’re frustrated and aren’t exactly sure why, although it could be about feeling out of control and as though nothing is working correctly.  It’s time to figure out equanimity because you will need it this month.  Mercury in Libra turns retrograde on the 9^th, just hours before the Pisces full moon on the 10^th. Your emotions will be more on your sleeve than usual.  The good news is that on the 15^th Venus in Virgo  squares Mars and the Virgo Sun opposes Neptune.  Nice! Use this aspect for collaboration and inspiration. Work with others on a creative or humanitarian project.  By the 18^th Mercury retrograde stirs the pot, aspecting Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and bringing some unexpected changes in plans, especially on the 22^nd, when Mercury crosses paths with the Sun, Mercury sliding back into Virgo as the Sun enters Libra.  Yes, it’s the Fall Equinox!  The beautiful new moon in Libra falls on the 25^th, exactly opposite Jupiter.  This is about fulfillment.  Use it to envision what that looks like for you now.  The month ends with intense social-political pressures.  Like I said, work on equanimity.

ARIES (Mar 21-APR 19 ) Kind of a tumultuous month, I would say!  First of all, the intense Saturn-Uranus square is back in effect and quite exact, so social-political tumult and polarization is extreme.  And September begins with the Virgo Sun in a square to Mars in Gemini for a few days of an agitated mind.  Learn to live with Mars in Gemini because we are facing months of it due to its upcoming retrograde next month – it is a very mentalized energy and can make you jumpy, distracted, and highly opinionated.  Mercury in your opposite sign of Libra turns retrograde on the 9^th, hours before the Pisces full moon.  That is a lot of unstable, wonky energy all at once!  The good news is that on the 15^th Venus in Virgo squares Mars while the Virgo Sun opposes Neptune.  This is a great aspect for collaboration and shared effort towards a lofty and inspired goal.  Do something  with others for the greater good. By the 18^th Mercury retrograde has its way with us, as it aspects Jupiter Saturn and Uranus, mixing up plans and information.  Expect revelation on the 22^nd, when Mercury retrogrades back into Virgo while the Sun moves into Libra. Yup, it’s the Fall Equinox, when the Sun moves into your opposite sign of Libra.  The Libra new moon occurs on the 25^th, and the Sun and moon exactly oppose Jupiter, putting the focus on fulfillment and the end of one cycle and the beginning of another.  Use this new moon for visioning – it is a powerful new moon for you.  The month ends with the weight of that Saturn-Uranus angle on all of us.  Stay nimble and avoid arguments.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20)  Well, it’s a complicated month but it goes easy on you, for once. It begins with an agitating angle between the Virgo Sun and Mars in Gemini, bringing some edginess and tech challenges into your sphere.  Mercury in Libra turns retrograde on the 9^th, just hours before the Pisces full moon on the 10^th.  That is a lot of sloshy energy moving around, so plans might go sideways.  Then Venus in Virgo squares Mars in Gemini on the 15^th while the Virgo Sun opposes Neptune. This is a wonderful combination for shared effort and goals, all for an inspired higher purpose, so use It to collaborate with others on something meaningful.  By the 18th the trickster side of Mercury retrograde will be on full display, bringing some confusion, especially on the 22^nd, when Mercury slips back into Virgo while the Virgo Sun moves into Libra, bringing unexpected revelations.  Yes, it’s the Fall equinox, when the Sun moves into Libra.  A few days later on the 25^th we have a gorgeous new moon in Libra that opposes Jupiter, emphasizing fulfillment and completion. It’s a good time for you to say goodbye to some things and make space for the new.  The month ends with the Saturn-Uranus energies of breakdown and surprise in full force. You will be feeling the pressures of change and the excitement of  possibility.   Keep breathing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  This month is rather challenging for you and your mutable pals—the Virgos, Sagittarians, and Pisces. Mars is in your sign and will be for about 6 months because of the long retrograde that starts in October (more on that next month), so you need to work with this energy a bit. It will pique your curiosity (good) but may make you go in many different directions (maybe not so good).  You will be busy (good) but maybe too busy (not so good).  Beware of overthinking and argument.  But back to this month—it begins with the Virgo Sun squaring Mars in Gemini, bringing some irritation and perhaps some tech and communication challenges.   And your ruling planet isn’t even retrograde yet!  That happens on the 9^th, hours before the Pisces full moon.  That’s a lot of sploshy, wonky energy, so expect plans to be unstable.   Then on the 15^th Venus in Virgo squares Mars in Gemini while the Virgo Sun oppose Neptune.  This is a beautiful combination for collaboration and creative work. Get on it!  Then Mercury retrograde gets up to its old tricks on the 18^th, messing with plans and communication. Expect revelation on the 22^nd   when Mercury slides back into Virgo while the Sun moves out of Virgo and into Libra.  Happy Fall Equinox!  Then there is a beautiful new moon in Libra on the 25^th with strong Jupiter aspects, putting an emphasis on completion and fulfillment, the end of one cycle and the beginning of another.  September ends with the Saturn-Uranus angle being almost exact and very powerful, intensifying polarization and a sense of breakdown on the social-political front.  Hmm. Gemini is the most adaptable energy of the zodiac and can guide us into a sustainable future—please do that.

CANCER  (June 21-July 20)  September is a bit intense, I’m afraid, and you will need your crab shell for some self-protection. The angle between Saturn and Uranus gets almost exact this month, so the sense of social-political angst is exaggerated. Stay calm and use all the Virgo energy in the sky to take care of yourself.  September begins with the Virgo Sun squaring Mars in Gemini for a few days of agitation and unsettledness.  Then Mercury in Libra turns retrograde on the 9^th, just before the Pisces full moon on the 10^th.   The Pisces full moon brings big feelings, and Mercury retrograde brings a certain amount of wonkiness. Linear processes like time and plans may not work right, and you will do well to stay in the dreamtime. That should play to your strength! By the 15^th , Venus in Virgo squares Mars while the Sun opposes Neptune.   This is a great set of combinations that support collaboration and shared values, and working creatively or spiritually or in a humanistic way for the greater good. By the 18^th, Mercury retrograde tweaks things a bit, so communication can go sideways, especially around the 22^nd, when Mercury retro moves back into Virgo while the Sun leaves Virgo and moves into Libra.  Expect revelations and confusion.  But yay, it’s the Fall Equinox on the 22^nd, followed by a gorgeous new moon in Libra that opposes Jupiter.  Use this new moon to envision fulfillment and perhaps to re-set some relationships.  Remember that Libra’s energy is about the Ideal, so meditate on your ideal relationship.  The month ends with the Saturn-Uranus changes and breakdowns feeling very intense.   Deep breaths, stay calm and focus on the future.

LEO (JUL 21-AUG 21) This month continues the intensity, I’m afraid.  September begins with the Sun in Virgo squaring Mars in Gemini. There is a lot going on and you are distracted by demands of family and also glued to the news.  Make sure that you slow down enough to enjoy life and jump in the ocean. Use the Virgo energies in the sky to attend to self-care and some nesting.  We are facing many months of Mars in Gemini, and you will be pulled in many distracted directions, so be sure to carve out time for yourself.  Then on September 9^th Mercury in Libra turns retrograde, right before the Pisces full moon on the 10^th.  That’s a lot of sloppy energy that could make various Mars in Gemini plans go sideways!  Use the full moon to have some fun and feel connected to people.  By the 15^th Venus in Virgo squares Mars in Gemini while the Virgo Sun opposes Neptune.   This is a great combination for collaborating on a project with high impact, especially one that affects the human condition and the greater good.  Then by the 18^th Mercury retrograde gets a bit irritating, lining up with Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus., and doing what Mercury retrograde is famous for, namely miscommunication and changed plans.  By the 22^nd it crosses paths with the Sun, bringing revelation. The 22^nd is the Fall Equinox, when the Sun enters Libra, followed by a beautiful new moon in Libra on the 25^th which opposes Jupiter.  The Sun, Moon Jupiter energy is all about fulfillment and the turning of the wheel of life. Something is ending and something new is beginning.  Stay open and hopeful, even though  Saturn and Uranus are in a very tight angle this month, pulling apart the fabric of things and forcing more change and disruption.