MONTH OF September
So many people, so little time—and not a second to hide in your shell! September delivers a whirlwind of social activity, a lot of it welcome. Fair warning, though: At moments, it may feel like too much of a good thing. It’s no secret that your sign needs downtime, with your “off duty” light unmistakably switched on. But this month, FOMO could keep you from slipping off the grid and getting the chance to recharge.
Luckily you’re about to get a big power surge. With energizer Mars visiting Cancer from September 4 to November 3, you’ll snap out of your summer fog that’s been lingering hard since July 22, a sluggishness that’s come courtesy of both expansive Jupiter and Mars hanging out in Gemini and your twelfth house of rest, healing and closure. That vibe was ideal for a lazy summer, but now it’s time to pull your toes out of the sand and slide them into some office-friendly footwear—or a pair of high-performance sneakers since active Mars will also inspire you to get physical.
Where will you step off to, Crab? Well, that depends. The Sun is in Virgo and your third house of community and communication until September 22, a highly interactive cycle. But on September 1, a pair of retrograde (backward) planetary events turns your attention to the past, particularly relationships.
The very first day of the month, changemaker Uranus turns retrograde in Taurus and your eleventh house of groups and friendships, making its annual five-month pivot. You might pull back from a group you hung out with all summer or take a break from a particular friend. If you’ve felt adrift or unmoored, this Uranian backspin is a wise time to retreat from making major plans for the future. Surround yourself with old friends who celebrate your individuality AND don’t require constant caretaking.
With tech-savvy Uranus retrograde in this uber-connected zone, it’s also a great time to audit your social media and online presence. Overhaul any outdated profiles and try Googling yourself. If you don’t like what comes up in the search results, use this backspin to get some fresh content onto the various platforms with flattering photos and recent accomplishments.
Since Uranus and the eleventh house can be associated with politics, some Crabs may simply want to dodge the election-season frenzy. Or you could deepen your commitment to campaigning for a candidate or a cause you believe in.
A few hours after Uranus pivots on September 1, alchemical Pluto, retrograde since May 2, slips back from Aquarius into Capricorn, making its final visit to this sign in your lifetime! In March 2023, the shadow planet made a short, two-month trip into Aquarius, its first visit since 1798. Powerful Pluto then darted back and forth between pragmatic Capricorn and progressive Aquarius throughout the rest of 2023 and 2024, pulling us all between past and future.
Pluto makes its last lap through Capricorn from September 1 to November 19, rounding out a 16-year cycle that began in November 2008. After that, it won’t return to Capricorn for another 231 years (yes, really!). During this grand finale, you may do some deep shadow work to balance the dynamics of your closest relationships. Consider how you may care for others at the expense of your own needs.
Pluto rules projection and the unconscious. While it may seem odd to think about it like this, the sacrificial or martyr role could be a way of inadvertently avoiding looking at yourself or dealing with something in your own life. Perhaps as a child you never felt safe allowing others to care for you. Maybe you have trauma around experiences with caregivers. Have you compensated by taking on the role of the person with all the answers?
Pluto in Capricorn illuminates any hidden agendas and reveals how they’re actually holding you back, keeping you stuck in a painful pattern. Look deeper, Cancer: How did your upbringing influence your choices when it comes to supporting your loved ones—and being supported by them? This inquiry will lay the groundwork for Pluto’s official residence in Aquarius, when the cosmic alchemist settles into this sign for an uninterrupted 20-year run on November 19.
But that’s not all! Throughout the month, Pluto will commune in a (loose) harmonious 120-degree trine with Uranus, setting the stage for profound transformation—on a personal AND global level. These two cosmic giants last met up in a similar fashion in the early 1920s, ushering in radical social, economic and political change. Ready for another flapper era, Crab? The Boring Twenties could finally feel a little more like the Roaring Twenties, one century removed.
Yes, we know that’s a lot to process, Cancer. Consider this month an opportunity to reassess and realign your priorities and relationship needs. Turn to your journal and trusted loved ones if things get too overwhelming!
You’ll have a perfect moment to do that at the September 2 Virgo new moon. As these moonbeams light up your zone of communication, conversations that start today could develop into something much bigger. La luna puts you in the path of kindred spirits, some of whom could become important players in your life between now and the March 14, 2025, Virgo full moon.
The third house rules local action, so events close to home may turn up an exciting new connection or project. Writing, teaching and media ventures get a boost. Siblings could also feature prominently, with the new moon ushering in an opportunity to let go of outdated family narratives and write a new chapter.
While the Virgo new moon could bring on the brainstorming, give the energy a few days to settle before you pursue anything full force. Was that a brilliant idea…or a fleeting fantasy that could turn into a time and energy suck? The lines between the two could blur on September 3 as aggressive Mars in your subconscious twelfth house forms a heated angle with foggy Neptune.
Balance any wildly creative impulses with a healthy dose of pragmatism. Sure, your concept SOUNDS amazing, but how will you actually achieve it? If you can’t devise a realistic plan of action, it could be time to go back to the drawing board. Don’t worry, Cancer: You’ll get there eventually!
The silver lining? Mars moves out of Gemini and into YOUR sign from September 4 until November 3, bringing your energy back with a vengeance. If you’ve felt sleepy or sluggish since Mars dipped into Gemini on July 22, the tides are about to turn.
Warning: Careful about coming off too strong with assertive Mars in “momma-knows-best” Cancer—those claws are sharper than you think! Channel your excess energy into a power yoga flow, take yourself on a meditative walk or spend some time at the bathhouse to sweat those feelings out. Bold Mars in intuitive Cancer can be a winning combo for some fast action and manifestation—once you get out of your own way, Crab. Intrepid Mars wants you to be less fearful and way more adventurous!
If you spend too much time fretting about those overwhelming long-term goals, you’ll forget to enjoy the smaller victories along the way. Under the thoughtful Sun-Saturn opposition this September 8, make it your mission to accept yourself exactly where you are.
This once-a-year faceoff is occurring across your axis of communication, with the Sun in Virgo starting down restrained Saturn in Pisces and your expansive ninth house. It can make you feel a touch of pessimism, but it can also deliver a grounding reality check. Have you been struggling to achieve a goal? Breaking it into smaller milestones can give you the thrill of achievement without leaving you daunted.
Remember, Crab: Be kind to yourself and embrace the process! We’re all works in progress, and you’ve already come such a long way. Give yourself some credit.
All that hard work could pay off come September 17, when the Pisces full supermoon arrives as a partial lunar eclipse. Ready for a life upgrade? The last pair of 2024’s four game-changing eclipses occur this month and next, taking you out of your comfort zone.
Eclipses can be times of sudden change, when one chapter closes and a new one barrels in, ready or not. This can feel either exciting or daunting, especially if you’ve been wishy-washy or procrastinating. Stay alert and expect the unexpected during eclipse season. The universe is bound to have a different plan than the one you devised. Your best bet? Be open to what changes may come.
This eclipse is especially important because it kicks off a brand-new eclipse series on the Virgo-Pisces axis that stretches into February 2027. The moon’s bold beams will ripple through your communication houses, helping you be more expressive, authentic and outspoken. With this month’s Pisces eclipse also falling in your ninth house of travel and personal growth, you could be inspired to explore new vistas far beyond your current landscape. Some Crabs will try their hand at a publishing project, a return to school or a startup venture.
In the coming months, you may also explore writing, teaching or a move to a new neighborhood in your town. Maybe you’ll get more involved in local politics ot community work. Think back to the period between March 2015 and February 2017 to get a sense for how your eclipse story will unfold. That was the last time we had eclipses in these two signs.
If you’re hesitant about taking the first step, circle September 19 to 21 in your calendar for extra cosmic support. The Virgo Sun forms an earthy grand trine (a planetary three-part harmony) with “break-the-internet” Uranus and enigmatic Pluto across your arenas of connectivity and relationships. You could find yourself in the center of your own viral social media moment, generating some major buzz or on the receiving end of invitations to collaborate with dream clients or partnerships.
With Uranus in Taurus and your eleventh house of teamwork and technology and Pluto in Capricorn in your seventh house of relationships, a promising multimedia project or a cutting-edge collaboration could spark up near this date—one that could transform your future trajectory. For coupled Crabs, this could also be reflected in your partners’ life. Maybe you’ll decide to join your superpowers on a shared project.
Whew! Feeling a bit worn out by it all? You’ll get a chance to cozy up at Chateau Crab starting September 22, when the Sun moves into Libra and your domestic fourth house. For the next month, you can enjoy some relaxing downtime in your favorite place—home sweet home—bonding with loved ones, nesting and deep lounging.
As the native ruler of the fourth house, you should feel right in your pumpkin-spice zone as the fall equinox arrives to kick off Libra season. With another eclipse and more planetary plot twists ahead, you’ll be happy you decided to take things slow as you ease into October. Now go put a pot of lentils on the stove and some homemade bread in the oven. The cozy season that Cancers love is officially underway.
Feather your love nest, Cancer, and personalize it to your seductive specifications. On August 29, romantic Venus settled into Libra, fluffing up the faux-fur pillows in your domestic fourth house until September 22. Just the way you like it, Crab: Your sultriest moments go down behind your closed doors—or they probably won’t go down at all.
With Venus in your house of kith and kin, you might be thinking about exchanging keys or meeting the parents. This is the litmus test! Couldn’t imagine introducing a date to your inner circle of friends and family? That’s a deal killer for your family-oriented sign, especially now.
But that won’t stop you from flirting madly or possibly enjoying a sizzling fall fling. On September 4, gutsy, confident Mars swaggers into your sign for the first time since March 2023, charging up every cell of your body with its frisky frequency. Between now and November 3, you could make a sport out of churning up desire then dashing away like Cinderella at 11:59PM on the night of the ball.
Venus and Mars have very different agendas for these first three weeks of the month. But that all changes on September 22. Venus moves into magnetic Scorpio and your fifth house of romance, emphasizing YOUR sense of fun, joy, and pleasure. Over the next month, you should feel revved up and irresistible—with the admirers to prove it! If you don’t, it probably means you’re due for some serious self-care. A few beauty treatments, a wardrobe update and some good old-fashioned fun should do the trick.
Get your ideas out to the world, Cancer! With the Sun in Virgo and your expressive third house and ambitious Mars in YOUR sign from September 4 to November 3, the sky’s the limit. Throw in a new eclipse series in your communication and media zones that starts midmonth, and you’ve got yourself a September primed for meetings with prospective clients, polishing your online presence and sharing your message with the world.
With the September 17 Pisces partial lunar (full moon) eclipse illuminating your ninth house of global connections, study and entrepreneurship, an exciting opportunity could arise—perhaps from afar. Got a big idea but aren’t sure where to begin—much less how to pull it off? Your visionary concepts could benefit from additional training or joining an inspired masterclass.
Consider capturing your personal anecdotes and observations in a journal this month. In your attempt to unload your buzzing thoughts and ideas, you could arrive at an exceedingly honest piece of work, one that could end up getting published. You might also get an opportunity to teach your hard-won lessons or get your most heartfelt ideas out there to a wide audience.
Cosmic cheat code alert: Circle September 19 to 21 in your calendar for an extra boost from the cosmos. The resourceful Virgo Sun forms an earthy grand trine (a planetary three-part harmony) with innovative Uranus and influential Pluto across your relationship arenas. You could find yourself in the center of your own viral social media moment generating some major buzz or on the receiving end of invitations to collaborate with dream clients or partnerships.
The Sun moves into Libra and your domestic sphere for a month on September 22. Ramp up the self-care and turn your home into a hub of productivity. There’s no better time to transform your space into a pretty and productive nest. Find a comfy place to sit, then take “inventory”: Could your walls use a vibrant coat of paint? Maybe there’s room for an under-desk pedal bike or walking mat (those daily 10,000 steps won’t walk themselves!).
Does your home office feel like a place you actually want to get work done? Fall edit time! Clear out the clutter and make room for the new. You never know: Your spruced-up abode could become a profit zone.
Love Days: 12, 16
Money Days: 22, 4
Luck Days: 29, 20
Off Days: 26, 14, 18
