Welcome to your September 2023 forecast!   Click on “read article” and scroll down til you find your sign of the zodiac….

VIRGO (AUG 22- SEPT 21)  September is a pretty calm month for you, so enjoy.  Venus makes its turnaround and stations -direct on the 3^rd, shifting you away from six weeks of introspection and towards integration and wholeness, the hallmark of Virgo, after all!  Remember that Mercury remains retrograde until the 15^th, and not only is it your ruling planet but this stretch of Mercury retrograde is in

Beyonce, quintessential Virgo!

your own sign of Virgo.  Great for intuitive process but perhaps not as great for communication and tech. In any event, on the 6^th  Mercury retrograde crosses paths with the Virgo Sun, so pay attention. You might learn some unexpected information, or perhaps your cat will knock a glass of water onto your laptop and wreck the hard drive. (I wish I were kidding!)  On the 8^th there are just a couple of  days of Mars in an angle to Uranus, giving you a lot of energy, and perhaps making you a tad bossy. By the 11^th Venus in Leo moves into a delicious angle to Jupiter which lasts almost two weeks. This is a beautiful combination for fulfillment and a sense of satisfaction, especially in relationships.  It’s a time to enjoy life and celebrate and be grateful for all that you have—and all who you have.  The Virgo new moon falls on the 14^th and emphasizes this Venus-

Lily Tomlin, another favorite Virgo!

Jupiter influence.  And—Mercury turns direct on the 14^th as well, just before the new moon.  Use this new moon for planning and especially for insight, inspiration, and creativity. It is a new moon whose emphasis is integration.  Integrate what you learned this summer from Venus retrograde and Mercury retrograde.  By the 17^th the Virgo Sun starts moving into an opposition to Neptune, so get ready for the dreamtime.  You might be a space cadet but you’ll be inspired!   Then it’s the Fall Equinox on the 23^rd, when the Sun enters Libra. The last week of the month has Venus in Leo in an angle to Uranus, stimulating your desire for the new and different, and the September 29^th Aries full moon will illuminate  what the change needs to look like.

LIBRA (SEPT 22-OCT21)  September will feel like a breeze after the last few months – seriously!  Mars has entered your sign, releasing some energy and focus.  Although Venus and Mercury are retrograde, Venus turns around on the 3^rd and so you may feel like making the moves that became clear during Venus’ retrograde pass.  Mercury remains retrograde until the 15^th, however, and crosses paths with the Virgo Sun on the 6^th.  Yeah, don’t be surprised at some revelations, wanted or unwanted. On the 8^th Mars makes a quick angle to Uranus and you’re channeling some powerful energy. Then Venus in Leo gets into position with Jupiter starting on the 11^th and lasting for nearly two weeks.  Ooh lala!    This is a juicy combination that brings completion and fulfillment in relationships, and perhaps a natural shift in some of them.  The Virgo full moon falls on the 14^th with Mercury turning direct right after.  This is one of my favorite new moons of the year, wonderful for planning and inspiration.  By the 17th the Virgo Sun begins to oppose Neptune in Pisces for about a week.  Oh god, you’ll be spacey and vague, but inspired as hell.   You might find yourself binge-watching  10 years of Shark Week or Deadliest Catch – yup, you’ll be needing the ocean.   Then it’s the Fall equinox on the 23^rd, when the Sun enters your own sign of Libra.  The last week of the month has Venus in an angle to Uranus, stimulating your vision and creativity, and making you thirsty for change.  By the Aries full moon on the 29^th you’re jumping out of your skin!

SCORPIO (OCT 22-NOV 21)  All told, this is an easier month than the last few.  Venus turns direct on the 3^rd, and so you may find yourself applying the lessons you learned during its retrograde stint. Remember that Mercury remains retrograde until the 15^th, so plans and timing will continue to be wonky.  On the 6^th Mercury crosses paths with the Virgo Sun so expect a very retrograde day or two!  By the 11^th Venus in Leo makes a nice angle to Jupiter in Taurus and stays there for about two weeks.  This juicy combination brings satisfaction and fun, a sense of completion.  Enjoy the people and the love around you! The Virgo new moon falls on the 14^th, right as Mercury is at a standstill, ready to turn direct on the 15^th.  This is an powerful new moon for digging deeply into your intuition and letting it guide your next steps. The Virgo new moon is all about integration.  By the 17^th the Virgo Sun starts opposing Neptune in Pisces for about a week.  It’s the dreamtime, baby, so use it for inspiration, art, and healing.  If you can, go to the ocean and commune with the Mother of us all.  Let the ocean cleanse you of other people’s baggage which I know you’re likely to be carrying around in light of the stress people have been feeling.  Then it’s the Fall Equinox on the 23^rd when the Sun enters Libra.   Venus in Leo makes a dynamic angle to Uranus the last week of the month, and you are antsy for change and stirring the pot with new ideas and vision for what’s next, especially on the Aries full moon on the 29^th.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22- DEC 21)  This month is fairly low-key in comparison to the last few, you’ll be glad to know.  Venus turns direct on the 3^rd, and this Sagittarian is always sad to see the end of this fruitful passage.  Its direct turnaround means it’s time to integrate the lessons from the retrograde.  On the 6^th Mercury retrograde in Virgo crosses paths with the Virgo Sun, so expect a couple of very retrograde days with revelations and perhaps miscommunication.  Mars in Libra makes a quick angle to Uranus on the 8^th bringing  a lot of energy moving through you , so be careful of quick reactions and make sure your feet are moving at the same time as the rest of your body.  By the 11^th Venus in Leo gets into position with Jupiter in Taurus, where it hangs out for about two weeks.  This is a juicy combination, all about completion and fulfillment in life and especially in relationships.  Have fun, and love up your loved ones.  The Virgo new moon falls on the 14^th, and this is one of my favorite new moons because of its earthy creativity. This is a powerful one because Mercury in Virgo is barely moving as it slows down to turn direct on the 15^th.  So go inward, meditate, gather all your creative potential on this new moon.  By the 17^th the Virgo Sun starts its week-long opposition to Neptune in Pisces, a dreamy combination that is wonderful for creativity and healing, but you’ll be a spacey mess.   The Fall Equinox comes on the 23^rd, when the Sun enters Libra.  Venus in Leo moves into an angle with Uranus for the last week of the month, and you are full of ideas and creative vision. You’ll be vibrating with energy on the Aries full moon on the 29^th.  Use it!

CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan19)  This month should be fairly easeful for you with so much Virgo and Taurus activity in the sky, earth signs compatible with your earthy self.  Venus in Leo turns direct on the 3^rd, moving us all out of awareness and into application of the lessons we learned from her retrograde pass.  On the 6^th Mercury retrograde in Virgo crosses paths with the Virgo sun, so beware of a couple of very retrograde days. Back up your hard drive!  On the 8^th Mars in Libra makes an angle to Uranus, releasing a lot of energy—you’ll be bossier than usual and making an impact.  By the 11^th Venus in Leo begins its square to Jupiter in Taurus, bringing completion your way, and the end of one cycle and the beginning of a new one, artistically and relationship-wise.  This angle lasts almost two weeks and is pretty delicious.  The Virgo new moon falls on the 14^th – see, more deliciousness!— ripe with creative insight, especially since Mercury is at a standstill, getting ready to turn direct on the 15^th.  This is  a very juicy new moon, so treat it as a deep inner compass and get some guidance.   By the 17^th the Virgo Sun moves into an opposition to Neptune in Pisces for about a week, bringing more creative and dreamy energy.  You may be spacey and feel depleted because this influence can be very dissipating.   Then on the 23^rd the Sun enters Libra, marking the Fall Equinox.  The last week of the month has Venus in Leo in a dynamic angle to Uranus, sparking lots of change, creative vision, and desire for something new and different. The September 29^th  Aries full moon will make it impossible to resist.  Go for it!

AQUARIUS (JAN 20-FEB 9)  September is quite a bit easier than the last few months, I’m glad to say… Venus in Leo turns direct on the 3^rd, smoothing the way for you to integrate the lessons you learned during her retrograde pass.  Integration is the word of the month, with so much planetary energy in Virgo, a sign that is all about wholeness and integration.  Mercury is still retrograding in Virgo, and on the 6^th it crosses paths with the Sun. Expect some deep knowledge to bubble up for you.  Then on the 8^th Mars in Libra makes a quick angle to Uranus.  Literally, watch your step because your self-awareness might be out of sync with your body in motion.  Be sure you’re not distracted and walk into a glass door.   By the 11^th Venus in Leo begins its delightful angle to Jupiter, a combination that lasts almost two weeks this month.  This is all about completion and fulfillment, especially in relation to relationships, so love up on your peeps and have fun.   The Virgo new moon falls on the 14^th, and it is one my favorite new moons of the year, all about creative inspiration and integration.  This one pulls in strong Mercury energy since Mercury will be just about at a standstill, getting ready to turn direct on the 15^th.  Dig deeply into your intuition on this new moon. Then by the 17^th the Virgo sun starts its week-long opposition to Neptune, excellent for dreams and healing, and making you very sensitive emotionally.  The Fall Equinox comes on the 23^rd, when the Sun enters Libra.   The last week of September has Venus in Leo in a dynamic angle to your ruling planet Uranus.  This is an energy of change, freedom, and creative vision that is especially intense around the September 29^th full moon in Aries. Enjoy!

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 19)  You can be glad that September brings some much easier energies your way… Venus in Leo turns direct on the 3^rd, ushering in a period of applying the lessons you learned during its retrograde. It’s all about integration, the word of the month for real with all the Virgo influence this month.  Keep in mind that as opposite signs, Pisces and Virgo both have to do with wholeness, but in different ways.  Virgo has to make sense out of all the disparate pieces to make a whole and find order, while Pisces is happy to float in the big ocean of “everything is everything” and feel universal connection. So—Mercury is still retrograde in Virgo and on the 6^th, crosses paths with the Virgo Sun, bringing a day or two of very retrograde energy your way.  Expect technological frustrations and disturbances in that very special Piscean relationship to time and space that you have.  Mars in Libra makes a quick transit over Uranus on the 8^th, which is a dose of intense energy helping you get things done. By the 11^th Venus in Leo begins its two-week aspect to Jupiter, a delightful combination of completion and fulfillment, especially concerning relationships.  Enjoy it!  The Virgo new moon falls on the 14^th, and it too is a beautiful one, all about integration and creative vision.   It draws on strong Mercury energy since Mercury is almost at a standstill, getting ready to turn direct on the 15^th, so really dive into your intuition and allow yourself to be guided by deep inspiration on the new moon.  By the 17^th the Virgo Sun moves into a week of an opposition to your planet Neptune, so you will be a happy camper, in your element of creativity.  And if you can, throw yourself into the ocean! The Fall equinox comes on the 23^rd, when the Sun enters Libra.  The last week of September has Venus in Leo in a dynamic angle to Uranus.  Change is afoot—your antsy and want something new and different, and around the September 29^th Aries full moon change will; be hard to resist.

ARIES (MAR 20-APRIL19)  September brings some nice dynamics!  Venus turns direct on the 3^rd, and so now it’s time for you to integrate the lessons you learned under the retrograde and take some considered actions.  Mercury retrograde in Virgo crosses paths with the Virgo Sun on the 6^th, and you will have a very retrograde day or two, so be sure to back up your hard drive. Mars is in Libra now, your opposite sign, and it lines up with Uranus for a couple of days on the 8^th. You’ll be channeling big feisty energy, so be aware of that.  By the 11^th Venus in Leo makes an angle to Jupiter for two weeks of completion and fulfillment, especially in the relationship department. Enjoy!  Then the Virgo new moon falls on the 14^th, a great one for deep reflection and insight. Be aware that there is no energy more different from Aries than Virgo, so this new moon may be vexing for you.  Try to use it nonetheless.  It has a strong Mercury influence since Mercury will almost be at a standstill, getting ready to turn direct on the 15^th, so tune inward for intuitive guidance and inspiration.   By the 17^th the Virgo Sun moves into an opposition to Neptune and you might feel exhausted and unfocused unless you can engage some discipline into your creative or spiritual practices.  The Sun enters Libra on the 23^rd and it’s the Fall Equinox.   The month ends with a week of Venus in Leo squaring Uranus, bringing a breath of fresh air into your life.  Change is afoot and will come to a head around the Aries full moon on the 29^th.

TAURUS (APR 20-MAY 20)  Ah, the planets are kinder this month and you can breathe more easily!  Venus in Leo turns direct on the 3^rd, sparking you to integrate the lessons learned during its retrograde pass and make some plans for action in line with your values.   Integration  is the word of the month, with so much Virgo energy in the sky—Virgo has to do with putting all the pieces together into an integrated whole.  So get on it!  Mercury in Virgo is still retrograde and on the 6^th, crosses paths with the Virgo Sun and making for a very retrograde day or two.  Try not to leave your phone at the grocery store, just sayin’. But Mercury will bring some interesting revelations and realizations!  By the 11^th Venus in Leo starts a two week- long angle to Jupiter, a delightful combination that brings fulfillment and completion, especially in regard to relationships.  Celebrate the people in your life!  Love for the two-footed, the four -footed, the six- and eight-legged, the amoebas, the fungi ,the plants and trees!  The rocks and dirt!  The oceans and rivers! This is a big energy of love and satisfaction.  The Virgo new moon falls on the 14^th, one of my favorite new moons because of its earthy creativity. This one pulls in a strong influence of Mercury since Mercury will almost be at a standstill, getting ready to turn direct on the 15^th.   Use this new moon for deep inward reflection and guidance.  Remember that Virgo is all about integration. By the 17th the Virgo Sun lines up in opposition to Neptune for a week – watch out, you might be a space cadet but also very inspired and compelling, able to influence people in a profound way. The Sun enters Libra on the 23^rd, marking the Fall Equinox. The month ends with Venus in Leo in a powerful angle to Uranus, bringing a desire for change and inspiring creative vision, especially on the Aries full moon on the 29th.  Use it!

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)  Well, this month should be less stressful for you… Venus turns direct on the 3^rd, so now Venus wants you to integrate what you learned during the retrograde and put some things into place. Mercury in Virgo is still retrograde and on the 6^th, crosses paths with the Sun, so expect a pesky day or two when things might go sideways and they might also get very clear.  Mars in Libra makes a quick angle to Uranus on the 8^th so be careful of your reactivity—you might be quick to anger.  By the 11^th Venus in Leo begins its two-week transit of Jupiter—ooh, nice!  This brings completion and a sense of fulfillment in your life and especially in relationships.  So love up on your people and have some fun!  The Virgo new moon falls on the 14^th, and it is one of my favorites, so earthy and creative.  This one pulls in a big influence of your ruling planet Mercury since Mercury will be almost at a standstill, about to turn around and go direct on the 15^th.  So use this new moon for deep inner guidance about next steps for engaging your creative soul and finding wholeness.  By the 17^th the Virgo sun opposes Neptune for a week of dreamy inspiration.  Make art, make music, go dancing.   The Sun enters Libra on the 23^rd, marking the Fall equinox.  Then September ends with a week of a dynamic angle of Venus to Uranus, and you break out of some constraint that has held you back.  The Aries full moon will illuminate it on the 29^th. Go for it.

CANCER  (JUNE 21- JULY 21)  September brings some pretty delightful earthy energy, allowing you to relax for the first time in a long time.  The month begins with Venus turning direct on the 3^rd, ushering in a period of applying what you learned during the retrograde and making some changes. Mercury in Virgo is still retrograde and on the 6^th, it crosses the Sun, really emphasizing the retrograde-ness.  Get ready for a day or two of missed appointments and miscommunication, and also a lot of insight.   Mars in Libra makes an angle to Uranus for a couple of days on the 8^th, creating some edginess out there in the world.  Shields up!  By the 11^th Venus in Leo begins a delicious two weeks of an angle to Jupiter—nice!  This beautiful combination is about completion and fulfillment, especially in relationships.  You’re feeling good  and grateful for all you have, and who you have.  Celebrate that and have fun.  The Virgo new moon comes on the 14^th, and I love this new moon because of its earthy creativity.  Use it for inspiration and to inspire ne growth in your life!  Mercury will almost eb at a standstill on the new moon s it prepares to turn direct on the 15^th, so let Mercury pull you into deep intuition.  By the 17^th the Virgo Sun opposes Neptune and brings a week of spaciness as well as creative inspiration.  Get into the studio!  The Fall equinox comes on the 23rd, when the Sun enters Libra. Then the month ends with a very stimulating angle of Venus to Uranus, inspiring you to invite change and risk-taking into your life. The Aries full moon on the 29^th will make it impossible to resist!

LEO (JUL 22-AUG 21)  This month brings more fulfillment and less drama, glad to say.  It begins with Venus –still in your sign of Leo -turning direct on the 3^rd. Venus direct wants you to integrate the lessons you learned from its 6-week retrograde and apply those lessons to your life.  All the Virgo energy this month will help you integrate Venus’ lessons so you can do just that…since Virgo is all about integration and wholeness.   Mercury in Virgo is still retrograde and on the 6^th crosses over the Sun, making for a very retrograde day indeed—crossed wired and interesting revelations and awareness will abound.  On the 8^th Mars in Libra aspects Uranus for a quick jolt of energy—watch out, your force field is bigger than you realize.   By the 11^th Venus in Leo pairs  up with Jupiter  in taurus to deliver nearly two weeks of poignant fulfillment and completion, a sense of gratitude for what you have and particularly who you have in your life. Really celebrate and appreciate your loved ones, and don’t hold back.  The Virgo new moon falls on the 14^th, and it is a rich and beautiful new moon for creative inspiration and integration, especially since Mercury is at a standstill, about to turn direct on the 15^th.  So go inward and channel some deep intuitive guidance. By the 17^th the Virgo Sun opposes Neptune for a week of emotional sensitivity and connection.  Be sure to go to the ocean for cleansing and support.  The Fall Equinox falls on the 23^rd when the Sun enters Libra.   The month ends with a stimulating angle between Venus in Leo and Uranus in Taurus.  You are eager to make a big change in your life, and the Aries full moon on the 29^th will make it very evident.  Go for it!