Happy fall equinox! The sun enters Libra on the 22nd ushering in the season of beauty and justice. Usually this time of year is all about getting balanced as we settle into the colder months, but since we’re in the midst of eclipse season, we’re not experiencing the usual. In fact you might be feeling pointedly unbalanced. Venus squares off with transformation planet Pluto and then enters the deep, emotional waters of Scorpio on the 22nd affirming that the changes that are taking place come from a deep desire for more aligned values.
Meanwhile Mercury is still in home sign Virgo, and this week we’re also being asked to reflect on the past and articulate future plans. Mercury in Virgo in general is excellent with words but some confusion might arise when the communication planet faces off with illusory Neptune on the 25th. Then on the 26th, Mercury enters diplomatic Libra where choosing our words becomes art itself. With another eclipse coming on October 2nd, Mercury’s entrance into Libra reminds us that sometimes tact is what gets us through tumultuous times.
(Horoscopes follow for each sign. If you know your rising sign, reading for that sign too will provide further insight.)
Your Monthly Horoscopes: September 2024
Libra season is for lovers, Aries. For the last year, you’ve been reckoning not only about the who but the how of your commitments and closest relationships. As we gear up for another eclipse, you’re deep in your feelings around a particular connection, and may be grappling with whether or not it’s time to let go. This isn’t a moment to hold on tight out of fear, but one for loosening your grip and embracing what’s to come.
This week’s mantra: “Release.”
Libra season is for getting your life together, Taurus. For the last year, you’ve been releasing out of date obligations so you can focus on the things that truly matter. That being said, this week you might realize that what you’re doing doesn’t fully align with your values. If you’re so worn down after work that you can barely find the energy to walk your beloved dog, something has to change. The goal is to find more joy and peace in your routines.
This week’s mantra: “Regulate.”
Libra season is usually the most romantic time of year for you, Gemini. But this year you might be feeling a bit of a pinch. Whether your robust dating life is getting stripped down or your abundant creative focus is being channeled into only one big project, you’re entering a very necessary “quiet mode.” Remember that this is only temporary and you can always pick back up what you left behind. But before you do, consider whether you really need all that baggage.
This week’s mantra: “Curate.”
Libra season is your homebody season, Cancer. Yes, you’re known for living that domestic life in general, but as the weather gets chillier, you truly enter your element as the queen of soups and curator of a perfect Netflix queue for cozy nights at home. But you also might be feeling like something big has to change in your home or family situation. It might be time to let go of patterns from the past and make some new traditions. Trust that when you loosen your grip, you’ll still have what you need.
This week’s mantra: “Settle.”
Libra season is usually your busiest time of year, Leo. But right now you might be pausing and realizing that your schedule is a little light. Events of the last year have brought necessary separations from close friends, siblings or routines that used to define your life. Instead of seeking things to fill up your schedule, experiment with empty pockets in your day. Where do you go when you have nowhere to go?
This week’s mantra: “Less.”
Libra season is your health and wealth season, Virgo. Over the past year or so you’ve been struggling a bit with your money and resources, and this week is a great time to start building back your financial health. That being said, this is a week when it’s best to take all advice from others with a grain of salt. Yes, it’s great to seek opinions from experts but it’s OK to trust that you know what’s best for your own security.
This week’s mantra: “Solid.”
It’s finally your season, Libra! Happy solar return! After a long summer of feeling a bit distant or lost at sea, you’re finally coming back to yourself and rebuilding your confidence. That said, you’re also sitting with how much you’ve changed over the last year, and how knowing yourself better has also shifted your relationships. When Mercury moves into your sign on the 26th, you’re finally ready to put some of these revelations into words.
This week’s mantra: “Bloom.”
Libra season is when you go into power-down mode, Scorpio. It’s been a long summer of putting yourself out there and making new friends, and last week’s eclipse may have even brought a new romance into your life. This week, your task is to rest and take it easy. If you’re feeling less low-key and more in a rush, try to slow down and enjoy the scenery. What’s meant for you won’t miss you just because you’re going slow.
This week’s mantra: “Downshift.”
Libra season is usually your most social time of the year, Sagittarius. But this year, your social calendar is light and work projects are at a minimum. Since summer of 2023, you’ve been paying attention to only the friendships that really make you happy, and a lot of people and false dreams have fallen away. Take a moment to revel in all the extra time and space, and then carve out time in your schedule to vision board for the coming season.
This week’s mantra: “Free.”
Libra season is your season of visibility, Capricorn! Usually this is when you’re releasing projects, launching offers and meeting with mentors, but there’s something quieter about the occasion this year. You have very different responsibilities than you did a year ago, and though there’s less on your plate, you’re also taking on work that is more aligned. Remember: you don’t need to fill every moment of the day to make it worthwhile.
This week’s mantra: “Value.”
Libra season is exploration time for you, Aquarius. Whether you’re embarking on a trip, starting a class, or dipping your toes into new forms of spirituality, you’re doing something that you from a year ago would have thought was too “out there.” But as you wade into these new waters, you’re realizing that this is exactly where you need to be. Take time to share about your adventures with your friends and loved ones and watch your knowledge grow.
This week’s mantra: “Proliferate.”
Virgo season was for clarifying your closest relationships, and now Libra season is a time of balancing books and clarifying boundaries. This time of year is often full of push and pull for you, but right now you’re feeling free in an unprecedented way. You’ve done so much work over the past year to rid yourself of burdens, release debts and separate from draining connections. Take the cue to turn a new chapter and find some new goals for therapy.
This week’s mantra: “Unburdened.”
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