September
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Check in on your people, Pisces! Relationships are the flavor of the month as the Sun travels through Virgo and your companionship sector until Tuesday, September 22—then takes a four-week spin through Libra and your eighth house of merging and intimacy. The first three weeks of September are about balance, compromise and getting back in touch with your closest crew. Partnerships could get official, or you could decide to give your inner circle more attention.
Slow down your spending on Wednesday, September 9, when energizer Mars turns retrograde in your work and finance sector until November 13. For the next two months, a project that was zooming along could decelerate. Tighten up your budget and make sure you have your financial affairs in order to avoid added stress.
During the first half of September, all your friendships are up for review, but don’t point the finger of blame. With five of the slow-moving outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) in powered-down retrograde—four reversing through the relational zones of your chart—it’s natural for you to be rethinking your social connections, even second-guessing whether you want to continue living in your current community. Could this also be a time to change your mindset? A new attitude can transform your experience, or at least help you see different options!
As the month progresses, the outer planets begin to straighten out. Jupiter and Saturn turn direct (forward) on Saturday, September 12, and Tuesday, September 29, respectively, with Pluto on their heels in early October. All three of these heavy hitters are in practical Capricorn and your eleventh house of teamwork and technology. A productive collaboration could take flight between now and the end of the year. Got something to launch in the digital space? Prepare to put your plans into action.
But start with research! On Tuesday, September 22, Libra season begins, and the Sun slips into your private, strategic eighth house. Duck under the radar to do some focused work. Since the eighth house also rules the deeper side of sex, a simmering attraction could turn into a mind-body-soul connection. If you’re already spoken for, make private time for just the two of you—no interruptions!
Week 1: September 1-6
Full moon, full circle
Come out, come out! On Wednesday, September 2, the annual Pisces full moon shines its fortuitous floodlights into your first house of personal passion and identity. An initiative that you’ve been working on since the February 23 Pisces new moon could come together with a flourish. If you’re debuting a new look or are curious to road-test a fresh style, today is a great day to upgrade your appearance thanks to la luna lighting up your zone of image.
Got something to get off your chest? Big news to share? This is the week to drop your grand announcement or to finally say aloud what you’ve been keeping inside. The squeaky wheel gets the premium-grade oil now, so don’t fret about saying it “right.” Perfectionism will only cause you to miss this golden window. Take a deep breath and speak your truth! Consider this full moon your personal Independence Day.
Week 2: September 7-13
Be conscious with your cash
This week calls for a budget review—and possibly even a short-term spending freeze. On Wednesday, September 9, speedy Mars turns retrograde (backward) in impatient Aries, pumping the brakes in your second house of work and money until November 13.
The rash red planet is in Aries for an extended visit, from June 27 to January 6. For some Pisces, your career is hot, bringing exciting projects with long hours and short deadlines. Other Fish may have been swimming through Mars’ more stressful waters, confronting large expenses or shaky job situations. Between now and mid-November, seek a more balanced approach. You don’t want to burn out or drain your coffers!
Mars’ U-turn is your cosmic cue to be more vigilant about your finances. Set up autopayments, make sure you’re not living beyond your means and reduce unnecessary costs. Retrogrades rule the past, so if you’re hunting for new work, contact an old client or employer. They may have a freelance gig or could slide you some part-time work that will get you through the holidays.
Reach out to your network starting Saturday, September 12. Lucky Jupiter, the planet of expansion, will power forward after a four-month retrograde that began on May 14. Jupiter is in Capricorn and your eleventh house of groups until December 19, highlighting opportunities percolating in your inner circle. A collaboration that has stalled could pick up momentum again. Commune with your crew and make some magic!
Week 3: September 14-20
Partnership power
There’s even more good news when it comes to your closest ties! On Thursday, September 17, the year’s only Virgo new moon sweeps into your seventh house of partnerships, bringing balance to your bonds. If synergies spark, pursue them now—your shared superpowers could blossom into something exciting.
Ready to make a dynamic duo official? Between today and the February 27, 2021, Virgo full moon, a business or personal relationship might evolve into a real-deal commitment. For existing couples, these refreshing moonbeams can help you start a new chapter. Get back on the same page if you’ve been out of sync. Honest conversation (with lots of generous listening) could restore the harmony.
Week 4: September 21-30
Solidify your bonds, take time for yourself
Tune in! On Tuesday, September 22, the Sun starts its month-long visit to Libra and your eighth house of merging, intimacy and joint ventures. You may crave more privacy between now and October 22. Slip off-set for a bit and go into the alone-zone for focused work, emotional healing or quality private time with a special someone.
But don’t disappear completely, Pisces! Gregarious Jupiter is now direct (forward) in status-conscious Capricorn and your outgoing eleventh house, and on Tuesday, September 29, structured Saturn will also end a five-month retrograde here. A team project could gain recognition or attract the attention of a decision maker. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to leave or stick with a certain group endeavor, Saturn’s pickup can help you make that call.
Saturn will make its last lap through Capricorn between now and December 17. After that, he won’t return here until 2047. Take inventory of your friendships and the people you surround yourself with on a daily basis. Do they lift you up or bring you down? Where can you elevate your inner circle or reach out to powerful connections to help your world-changing mission?
Although teams will pick up steam, be careful not to rush into anything official, especially if money’s involved. The same day Saturn turns direct (September 29), it will lock into a heated square with rash Mars in your finance zone, repeating a whiplash-inducing aspect from August 24. Make sure you know exactly what you’re signing up for in explicit detail: Spell out the time, financial commitment and workload expected. And be extra careful about doing business with friends or lending money. If you value this relationship, you’ll take the time to set things up properly.
LOVE & ROMANCE:
Don’t waste a second, Pisces! Squeeze out the last juicy drops of summer lovin’ while Venus concludes her annual visit to Cancer and your spicy fifth house until September 6. You’ve been on an indulgent roll since the cosmic coquette entered this realm on August 7 and you can stretch the decadence out for one more week.
When Venus leaves Cancer (sniff) on September 6, you can get back into the self-care groove. The planet of sensuality moves into your sixth house of wellness and service until October 2. This is a sweet time to show your love through selfless acts, and you may be inspired to do kind things for those you love. Who needs a special occasion to bring flowers or a gift? Even small acts of generosity will make someone feel appreciated. And with beautifying Venus in your healthy-living zone, you’ve got a cosmic mandate to ramp up the self-nurturing and to make fitness part of the fun you have as a duo.
Your practical side takes the wheel with Mars on an extended trip through Aries and your industrious second house from June 27 to January 6. You may be seeking more assurance from your partner or looking for someone with traditional values. In your quest for more security, you might be logging more longer hours, which could lead to a serendipitous meeting of the minds (and maybe more).
But once Mars shifts into reverse on September 9 (until November 13), tensions could flare around money. Job demands can add even more pressure, especially if you’re WFH as the temperatures cool and people spend more time indoors. Without realizing it, you might slip back into some old habits you thought you’d outgrown. Issues you thought you’d solved could rear their thorny heads, and in classic retrograde fashion, an old flame might return. Do your best to ride out this Mars-retrograde storm. And cut yourself some slack. It’s not so easy to sustainably change these deeply rooted patterns.
Key Dates:
September 2: Venus opposite Saturn
Venus lights up your romance zone, but an opposition from serious Saturn in your detached eleventh house puts a damper on your fairy tale. It’s a good day to step back and look at your feelings objectively. But don’t get so distant that you lose touch with your heart.
MONEY & CAREER:
The Sun is moving through the partnership zones of your chart all month, heating up your dynamic duos. But what do YOU want, Pisces? The skies deliver an open invitation to pursue your dreams on September 2, when the annual Pisces full moon illuminates your first house of personal passions. This lunar lift supplies a shot of courage, helping even the most hesitant Fish speak up and ask for what you need. Look back to the February 23 Pisces new moon because a venture you’ve been working on since then could materialize into something much bigger.
Keep tabs on your finances for the next couple months. Rash Mars will turn retrograde in your money and work sector from September 9 to November 13, which could create delays around payments or approvals to move a project forward. Tighten your belt as needed and cut extraneous costs.
Teaming up will pay dividends once lucky Jupiter powers forward in Capricorn on September 12, supercharging your collaborative eleventh house until December 19. Look for out-of-the-box thinkers who can add an innovative twist to your ideas. When structured Saturn ends its long retrograde here on September 29, a group mission could turn official. Level up your technology, from your skills to your devices, and look for ways you can use digital platforms to get your message out to a wider audience.
Key Dates:
September 1: Mercury-Pluto trine
A flicker of insight could inspire you to reach out to someone you admire—or a person whose energy is compelling. Follow that hunch! Eloquent Mercury and perceptive Pluto make a harmonious alignment in your social sectors, nudging you to connect. Send a message or make plans to meet up. Since the eleventh house rules technology, ping an influencer or share your brilliant insights in a group forum.
Love Days: 12, 17
Money Days: 22, 4
Luck Days: 20, 2
Off Days: 14, 18
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