September begins on a quiet note, but everything changes after the 10th. A flurry of astrological activity brings opportunities for fresh starts as autumn arrives. See how this month shakes out for your zodiac sign.
September 2026 Astrology Overview
On the 10th, a jumble of cosmic happenings kicks in, beginning with Venus slinking into intense Scorpio. This is considered a challenging placement for the planet of love.
While that may add heat to your relationships, it can also lead to drama if left unchecked. It’s best to find a moment to cool down if your relationships test your temper.
Next month, Venus will station retrograde on the 3rd and slip back into Libra on the 25th, which could further complicate matters. But fear not! You’ll have an opportunity to reflect on your needs and how to best reach a compromise. That being said, this is a lovely transit to update your bedroom. Paint the walls, hang new art, add fresh bedding—and you’ll sleep a lot better.
The 10th also finds Mercury skipping into diplomatic Libra. Suddenly, good manners are in. Rather than spouting off, this transit wants words delivered with tact. A bit of sweetness ensures conversations remain productive. Mercury in Libra is excellent for legal affairs. For example, if you need to sign a contract, do it now. On the 30th, Mercury swims into Scorpio.
Also on the 10th, Uranus will station retrograde, an annual event that is ideal for reflecting on change and innovation. Because Uranus is in Gemini, you might want to consider how you’re communicating or using technology. Are you clear? Do you spend too much time doomscrolling? It’s also wise to press pause on drastic changes you’re considering. For example, if you want to build an addition on your home, perhaps use this period to fine-tune your plans—or, scrap them altogether! Uranus is direct on February 8th, 2027.
One more thing! The New Moon in Virgo happens on the 10th, too! If you want a fresh start in any area of your life, there is no better lunation than this one. Think: clean break, new habits, a mental reboot. This practical Moon is also fabulous for updating next year’s garden plans, purchasing new pets, and deep-cleaning your nest.
On the 22nd, the Sun ingresses into Libra, marking the beginning of autumn. Libra is ruled by Venus and associated with beauty, making the following four weeks ideal for upgrading your environment, garden, or wardrobe. It’s also a prime time to socialize, connect, and strengthen relationships. Libra’s symbol is the Scales, which symbolize balance and justice. Take care of legal matters and adopt a moderate approach to your habits. On October 23, the Sun marches into Scorpio.
When Mars struts into Leo on the 27th, get ready to roar! Mars is known for action and passion—and it sits nicely in the noble sign of the Lion. You’re more likely to be driven by your heart and a desire to do the right thing now. Leaders can inspire through bold, benevolent actions. If you’re in the position to take the helm, set a brave example! This position of Mars is also playful; set aside time to dance, make art, and hang with the kids. One thing to guard against: drama. Epic temper tantrums are possible. Keep that to a purr if you want to maintain the peace. Mars remains here until November 25th.
One more Scorpio transit! Mercury slips into the sign of the Scorpion on the 30th. This transit prefers secrets, deep thinking, and research. Conversations can be intense, sometimes uncomfortably so. However, there is no better time to strengthen bonds through long, intimate discussions. Mercury will be here until December 6th due to next month’s retrograde. That’s plenty of time to investigate, uncover information, and bond over late-night pillow talk sessions.
September Horoscopes by Zodiac Sign
Aries (March 21–April 19)
Rest on the 1st. Declutter your wardrobe on the 26th.
Patience is needed this month. With Saturn and Neptune retrograde in your sign, it’s better to take it slow and allow time for rest. Be especially careful on the 1st when Mars squares Saturn - this could be a draining day. If you can, let this be your permission slip to take the day off. Relationships demand attention on the 10th when Venus heads into your intimacy sector while Mercury slips into your 7th house of relationships. Communication is key. The more open you are, the more likely you can get on the same page. Looking for a new job? Toss your hat in the ring on the 10th when the New Moon illuminates fresh possibilities. This is also an excellent day to visit a doctor or dentist. Relationships continue to thrive when the Sun changes into diplomatic Libra on the 22nd. Keep up your good effort - it’s paying off! The Full Moon on the 26th is your best day to clean out your closet. Get rid of outdated clothes and ill-fitting shoes. Romance turns sizzling when your ruling planet, Mars, tours your true love zone on the 27th. Passion runs strong until the end of November. However, this transit is also fantastic for creative endeavors. Decorate your home, paint a mural, knit a new sweater - whatever artistic medium strikes your fancy. Conversations around joint finances could head off trouble when Mercury slips into Scorpio on the 30th. The more open you are with your partner, the better. Frank discussions about the budget allow for smooth sailing through the holiday season.
Taurus (April 20–May 20)
Find new love on the 10th. Begin home improvement projects on the 27th.
September finds your work environment harmonious, thanks to your ruling planet, Venus, sitting pretty in Libra. Cooperation is possible, making it easier than ever to achieve goals. On the 10th, Venus leaves for your relationship sector while Mercury takes up the empty space. This guarantees relationships, both professional and personal, remain peaceful. Even if you encounter issues, you can talk it out. The New Moon on the 10th is stellar for new romantic connections. If you’re in the market for love, start now. It’s also an excellent lunation for conceiving a child. Be careful on the 15th - romantic misunderstandings are possible due to Venus in a tough aspect with Pluto. It’s better to agree to disagree if you want to keep the peace. Your leadership skills inspire your team to greater achievements when the Sun skates into the work section of your chart on the 22nd. Over the next four weeks, you can find ways to keep everyone motivated - including yourself! A Full Moon on the 26th is best for rest. Take the day off for yourself. The next day, Mars enters your domestic scene, an ideal transit for major home improvement projects. Tear up the yard, clean up your garden, paint the house - and you’ll be ready for the cold weather. Communication excels when Mercury slinks into Scorpio on the 30th. It remains here until December 6th, giving you plenty of time to connect over long discussions.
Gemini (May 20–June 21)
Handle real estate matters on the 10th. Teamwork makes the dream work on the 30th.
September is an excellent month to get your home in order. The Sun sits alongside your ruling planet, Mercury, in the domestic sector of your chart as the month kicks off, the perfect pair for deep cleans, renovation, and landscaping. The 10th puts Venus in your work zone and Mercury in your creativity sector, providing you with the ability to express yourself beautifully on the job. You’ll have no trouble inspiring teamwork now. A New Moon on the 10th is your green light to purchase real estate - or put your home on the market. However, you’ll want to avoid signing contracts on the 18th when Mercury opposes Saturn. Give yourself more time to examine the fine print if you wish to avoid regrets. Romantic possibilities blossom when the Sun zips into your true love house on the 22nd. Old relationships could heat up while new ones begin to show promise. A little effort goes a long way to build a genuine connection. The Full Moon on the 26th is divine timing for a night out with friends. Book a table at your fave restaurant for catching up over dinner. Your calendar fills up with errands and short travels when Leo switches signs on the 27th. You love being busy, so this will make your heart happy all the way until the end of November. Mercury enters your work area on the 30th, which means good communication with your coworkers will be essential if you want to succeed. Steady progress is possible if you listen as well as you speak.
Cancer (June 21–July 22)
Important news arrives on the 10th. Make career changes on the 26th.
Your energy is through the roof due to Mars sitting in your sign for most of September. This enables you to tackle every project or errand. The Sun and Mercury in your short travel zone at the start of the month could mean late summer road trips. A quick trip to the city next door or camping adventure will add fun to your month. On the 10th, Venus will slip into your romantic sector, which bodes well for love. Mercury enters Libra the same day, turning your home into a hive of social activity. The New Moon on the 10th could bring important news. An announcement from a loved one - or you - could lead to celebrations. Once the Sun switches signs on the 22nd, you’re ready to tackle home projects. Weed the garden, put up the storm windows, and handle those pesky tasks you’ve put off. A career change is possible when the Full Moon shows up on the 26th. Is it time for a new environment - or vocation? Changes made this day could impact you for some time to come, so choose wisely. Your ambition for cash levels up when Mars moves into your money house on the 27th. Over the next two months, you’ll work hard - and have something to show for it. Mercury in Scorpio on the 30th improves communication with loved ones. No matter what disagreements occur, you can talk it out.
Leo (July 23–August 22)
Beautify your home on the 10th. Take a long trip on the 26th.
Finances improve this month, easing your mind. Your ruling planet, the Sun, sits next to Mercury in your money zone, a dynamic duo that amplifies your hustle - and resourcefulness. Clever ideas pay off, so don’t hesitate to follow your inclinations. Use some of your gains to update your nest when Venus flutters into your domestic sector on the 10th. That same day, Mercury ingresses into Libra, the perfect transit to bring out your inner interior designer. The New Moon on the 10th illuminates a fresh income stream. It could be the opportunity that turns your financial situation around once and for all. Short travels pull you out of your home when the Sun changes signs on the 22nd. A quick late-summer road trip might lift your spirits. If you crave a longer journey, wait until the 26th’s Full Moon. It’s the ideal day to set sail for parts unknown. Mars zips into your sign on the 27th, putting pep in your step until the end of November. No matter if you’re tearing up the landscape, traveling the world, or starting a new exercise program, you’ll have more than enough energy to keep up a breakneck pace. Your home becomes the social destination for family and friends when Mercury joins Venus on the 30th. Get ready to be the hostess with the mostest!
Virgo (August 23–September 22)
Update your look on the 10th. Review your budget on the 26th.
As September arrives, the Sun is in your sign and so is your ruling planet, Mercury. This puts a flattering spotlight on you - it’s your time to shine! Romance may be on your mind when Venus shimmies into sultry Scorpio on the 10th. Your attraction power is at an all-time high, so don’t hesitate to let someone know how you feel. Speaking of attracting, your ability to pull in money increases when Mercury changes signs on the 10th. Over the next twenty days, your ideas could be profitable. More good news: the New Moon in your sign on the 10th is fab for investing in you. That might be a new wardrobe, fresh trim, or headshots. Looking good! Want to splurge on a trip? The Mercury-Jupiter sextile on the 21st is your green light to book a vacation. Money continues to improve when the Sun ingresses into the earned income section of your chart. If you’ve been strapped, this is the moment when the tide turns toward the better. Update your budget on the 26th’s Full Moon. On that day, you can see where you’ve overextended yourself or need to trim the fat. Mars in Leo on the 27th pushes your hustle hard until the end of November. The harder you work, the more you’ll gain. Once Mercury settles into Scorpio on the 30th, you’ll be ready for travel. A few fast road trips satisfy your need for a change of scenery. Sally forth!
Libra (September 23–October 22)
Make time for self-care on the 10th. A relationship reaches a critical point on the 26th.
The month begins on a quiet note with the Sun and Mercury resting in your introspection zone. Time alone will restore your sense of balance as summer winds down - be sure to schedule in self-care as much as possible. Your ruling planet, Venus, bounces into the earned income section of your chart on the 10th, a happy transit for making money. Opportunities to expand your bank account seem easier to come by now. The 10th also finds Mercury in your sign, giving you the gift of gab. This enhances your diplomacy, ideal for negotiating tough situations to your advantage. That same day, the New Moon appears - ideal for a long-overdue date with your massage therapist. Your body will thank you! Your season officially begins when the Sun marches into Libra on the 22nd. Over the next four weeks, your confidence soars - which helps open doors. A relationship issue comes to a head on the 26th’s Full Moon. Could this be the breaking point? Perhaps. Even so, it might be a much-needed reality check. Your social life picks up when Mars prances into Leo on the 27th. You love to be out and about, so this is good news. Expect plenty of invitations right through Thanksgiving. Mercury in Scorpio on the 30th is your green light to negotiate a raise or better-paying job. Be ready to state your case - and close the deal.
Scorpio (October 23–November 21)
Host a party on the 10th. Your ambition kicks into high gear on the 27th.
As the weather begins to cool down, you’re ready to party. The Sun and Mercury in your social sector keep you busy with fun events and late summer celebrations. Venus in your sign on the 10th casts a positive glow over you well into October. Is it any surprise you’re on every guest list? Top secret projects also occupy your time when Mercury floats into Libra on the 10th. Perhaps you’ll finally tackle decluttering that closet? Or maybe you’ll be busy planning surprise parties for family members’ birthdays? You love operating on the sly, so this suits your secretive nature well. The best night for a shindig: the New Moon on the 10th. If you want to host the party of the year, make it happen then. On the 22nd, the Sun joins Mercury, your signal to slow down. Quiet nights will calm your nerves, so don’t hesitate to put a “do not disturb” sign on the door and silence your phone. A few weeks of this, and you’ll be good as new! A career change is possible on the 26th’s Full Moon. An assignment may end - or you might be ready to move on to greener pastures. Mars in the highest position of your chart on the 27th provides the right amount of ambition to achieve new career goals. You’ll have two months to take the lead - and claim your place at the top. Mercury in your sign on the 30th allows you to inspire people to your side. Results: you’re unstoppable.
Sagittarius (November 22–December 21)
Career opportunities open up on the 10th. Make time for romance on the 26th.
September opens up possible career opportunities, thanks to the presence of the Sun and Mercury at the top of your chart. Apply for the promotion, take the reins in major projects, or start a job search. You could land a deal by the 10th’s New Moon, when the doors open wide. The 10th also puts Venus in your introspection zone, the ideal transit for quiet nights with your honey. However, Mercury’s entry into your social house on the same day could find you fending off invitations to gatherings and events. Perhaps you can strike a balance? That might be easier to do when the Sun rolls into Libra on the 22nd. Once that happens, you’ll be in the mood to get out of the house. That being said, the Full Moon on the 26th is best reserved for romance. Make reservations at your favorite restaurant and pitch woo! On the 27th, Mars darts into Leo, setting the stage for your most beloved pastime: travel. Go ahead and indulge your wanderlust with fresh adventures to parts unknown! Secret information comes your way when Mercury slips into Scorpio on the 30th. It’s best to keep that under wraps…for now.
Capricorn (December 22–January 19)
Your social life improves on the 10th. Avoid controversy on the 18th.
Travels could take you far this month, due to the Sun and Mercury in the long-distance journey section of your chart. Where do you want - or need - to go? The skies are friendlier than usual. Best day for a trip is the New Moon on the 10th. Book an adventure and off you go! The 10th also amplifies your social life when Venus switches signs. Late summer parties add fun to your calendar. You also have the gift of inspiring leadership because Mercury will prance into your career sector on that same day. In other words: September is setting you up for all the good things! However, you must watch your step on the 18th, when Mercury opposes Saturn. It’s too easy to say the wrong thing on that day. It’s best to keep quiet rather than risk controversy. Your status at work continues to rise when the Sun joins Mercury on the 22nd. Stand tall in the spotlight - you’ve earned your place there! Tend to home matters on the 26th’s Full Moon. Declutter your nest, handle family drama, or put your house up for sale. Mars in Leo on the 27th amps up your ambition for money. Over the next two months, you’ll be laser-focused on securing your future - and that effort will pay off with a fatter bank account or less debt. Mercury in your social zone on the 30th keeps you out and about well into the holiday season. Who needs to stay home when there are so many enjoyable soirees to attend?
Aquarius (January 20–February 18)
A new source of income is possible on the 10th. Take a romantic trip on the 28th.
This month allows you to get your financial house organized. The Sun and Mercury in your shared resources section at the start of September create the ideal conditions for a budget overhaul. A New Moon on the 10th reveals fresh sources of revenue, possibly through joint ventures or smart tax strategies. The 10th also puts Venus in your career zone, which bodes well for your career. Your charm helps attract better-paying positions or a promotion. Quick travels might pique your interest when Mercury sails into Libra on the 10th. A short vacation to a tropical location will be the antidote to a busy month. The Sun joins Mercury on the 22nd, another incentive to take a trip. Perhaps it’s time for a world tour? Not ready to commit to something lengthy? A short adventure to a nearby city on the 26th’s Full Moon might be the answer! Relationships get spicy when Mars tours Leo for two months, starting on the 27th. As the weather turns cool, romantic fires burn bright. A Sun-Uranus trine on the 28th is auspicious for romantic travel. A second honeymoon or last-minute cruise with your sweetheart keeps the flame sizzling hot. Be ready to take the lead role at work when Mercury drifts into Scorpio on the 30th. Your words hold power. Use them wisely, and your team will be inspired to bring their A game.
Pisces (February 19–March 20)
Make a commitment on the 10th. A financial matter needs attention on the 26th.
Relationships take a serious turn in September. If you want to commit, the Sun and Mercury in the partnership section of your chart as the month begins sets the perfect stage to make it official. The best day to pop the question is the New Moon on the 10th. That same day, Venus moves into your travel zone, ideal for a romantic trip to a far-flung location. Mercury enters your intimacy house, too, your cue to whisper sweet nothings. The Sun saddles up next to Mercury on the 22nd, adding more sizzle. Long story short: this could be one of the best months for love. Single? Use this energy to put yourself back out there. Surprising connections could emerge. Pay attention to your finances on the 26th when the Full Moon reveals a possible change. This could mark the end of a money-making opportunity - or the completion of an obligation. Mars enters your job sector on the 27th, which is an amazing transit for leadership or finding new work. By the time the holidays roll around, you could be in a better-paying situation. Thinking of expanding your skills? Mercury’s ingress into Scorpio is a cosmic nudge to sign up for an online class or apply to a university. The more you learn, the more you earn.
Important September 2026 Astrological Dates
September 10: Venus enters Scorpio
September 10: Mercury enters Libra
September 10: New Moon in Virgo
September 22: Sun enters Libra
September 27: Mars enters Leo
September 30: Mercury enters Scorpio


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