Your Astrological Guide to September 2022
Time to go back to school! After a heated month of August, September sets the tone for the second half of 2022, bringing in massive opportunities and much-needed wake-up calls. Let’s find out what September’s astrology has in store for you.
September 4th: Venus enters Virgo
Too critical with your partner? Feeling too hard on yourself? Taking overthinking to a whole new level? Make sure to relax your nervous system as the planet of values, relationships and beauty enter the discriminating and analysis-oriented Virgo.
Use the meticulous flavor of this transit to upgrade your spending habits, savings, and investments. Your partnerships and your finances could benefit from this dose of practicality. Sometimes, perfection is found in the down-to-earth, simple solutions of life.
If you’re prone to anxiety, pay attention to your inner self-talk. Compassion and kindness will be your allies this month as you feel the urge to criticize, probe, and even obsess over the tiny details. Look up. The world is your oyster!
September 9th: Mercury retrograde in Libra
Oops, Mercury did it again! The infamous Mercury retrograde is back. And this time, the planet of thoughts, communication, and technology is (seemingly) moving backward in the sign of justice and peace in Libra until September 23.
The messenger of the god’s backward spin always brings clear-as-mud glitches and misunderstandings. This time, your relationships are under the radar.
Dazed and confused, you may feel like you’re all Greek to your loved ones. To avoid the puzzlement this transit may bring, spend time with your thoughts:
What are your non-negotiable needs?
In which ways can you better communicate your core desires?
Are your commitments reciprocal?
How can you create more balance in your relationships and in your finances?
How can you live in more alignment with yourself and others?
To learn more about this Mercury retrograde, head over to this article.
P.S. The answer to the most asked Mercury retrograde question is still no. Don’t text your ex.
September 10th: Full Moon in Pisces
This dreamy Full Moon in Pisces is the sound of the sirens–an invitation to surrender and release control. Let go of all the things keeping you stuck in the swamps. The vast ocean awaits.
“Just keep swimming” may be a mantra worth repeating this September 10 as the Full Moon squares the red warrior planet, Mars. This transit is bound to reveal hidden frustrations, resentment, and anger.
On the bright side: the tension between the Moon and Mars is a unique evolutionary opportunity to add substance and passion to your desires. With the Moon sextile Uranus on September 10, stay open to exciting new ventures and encounters! Your creative muse may come knocking when you least expect it.
The sign of Pisces rules over transcending perceptiveness and psychic awareness, but also illusions, delusions, and escapism. So pay extra attention to your dreams and let your imagination guide your actions without being too caught up in the fantasies.
September 22nd: Fall Equinox - Sun enters Libra
Libra season is here. The Fall Equinox is one of the two times of the year when day and night are of equal length, a metaphor for the balance and harmony our soul longs for during these days.
With the Sun now entering the cardinal sign of Libra, your charm, grace, and negotiation skills are your new weapons to carve out success for yourself and advance in the world.
Your one-on-one relationships may become an essential theme for you, especially regarding the necessary compromises one must make to co-exist with others. Get clear on your vision, goals, and core values.
Want to learn more about this equinox and the rituals you can try to embrace the energy of fall? An article on the topic is coming up soon, make sure to join our newsletter to stay updated.
September 23rd: Mercury retrograde enters Virgo
The Mercury retrograde chronicles continue. But this time, in the earthy sign of Virgo. Although exalted in its ruling sign, Mercury can still cause havoc.
Virgo is the sign of discernment: useful information vs useless data. But in its quest for perfection, Virgo's energy may lead us to fall into the trap of overthinking and over-analysis. Instead of hyper-focusing on the flaws, why not use this introspective retrograde to embrace imperfection?
Embracing your shortcomings allows you to connect more deeply with yourself and others. Through the process, you may discover that making peace with where you are right now is the best building block for success and growth.
September 25th: New moon in Libra
This year’s autumn New Moon marks the start of yet another emotional cycle. The theme? Balance, of course.
Libra is the sign of the cosmic scales. Flexible, cooperative, and peace-seeking, Libra is the fertile ground on which we build and connect with others.
For Libra, the “other” (on the other side of the scale) is just another “you. ” Others are often a mirror through which infinite possibilities are at arm’s reach. And just like any reflection, trying to change it would be absurd.
So this September 25, focus your energy on changing yourself first. You’ll be surprised how quickly your partnerships and surroundings will shift when you change your perspective.
Stronger boundaries? More self-esteem? Greater confidence? A fresh haircut? Whatever action you decide to take, focus your energy on bringing more harmony into your life.
September 29th: Venus enters Libra
After a practical stay in “Virgo Inn,” Venus packs its bags and moves to the sign of aesthetically pleasing picnic dates and romantic walks by the beach. Yay, Libra!
Expect a visceral urge to reconnect with art, beauty, and sensuality. With charm as your trump card, you will realize how much more you can achieve if you act out on the ever-famous mantra “I don’t chase, I attract.”
In a chaotic world, receiving with grace and staying open may not always be achievable, but trying goes a long way.
Idealistic, indecisive, overly flirtatious, and wishy-washy… Venus in Libra can also bring its fair share of shadow manifestations. So check in with yourself and ask yourself the following questions:
Am I sabotaging my inner peace?
How can I be true to myself while maintaining peace around me?
How can I better discern between being a peacekeeper and a doormat?
In which areas of my life could I be more assertive? In which areas could I be softer?
September 29th: Mercury enters Scorpio
September ends on a transformative note as the planet of communication enters the witchy underworld of Scorpio. In astrology, the watery Scorpio is represented by the Phoenix. This mythical creature sets itself on fire and rises back from the ashes. A symbol of renewal and rebirth worth keeping in mind this September 29.
Like the Phoenix, your mental clarity, thought patterns, and intellect may be under intense stress. Whether or not you intentionally set it on fire, it is time to part ways with the old.
Scorpio also deals with supernatural powers, secrets, and hidden truths. Word of advice? Grant yourself the luxury of digging down this rabbit hole–your inner Nancy Drew will come out and play.
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Fatima-Zahra, founder of Living Simplyy, is a Holistic Astrologer and Spiritual Mentor with the desire to guide people to the sacred remembrance of their true divine nature. You can follow her on her website livingsimplyy.com, YouTube or Instagram where she shares cosmic wisdom for daily life.
