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August 30 – Moon in Aries. Bust out of your isolation to expel all the energy that built up in you over the past few days. Get to the gym, the track or trials, or to a competitive game. Climb a mountain. Wear yourself out from the physical activity. You are restless, impulsive, and impatient, so it’s best to move on by yourself. Do the chores in the evening.
August 31 – Moon in Aries. Things go your way, and you will be pleased with the results of your efforts. Set off alone and be the trailblazer to show others a new way to go. Stand up for the underdog wherever you see bullying. Start a new project; it’s a good day to put in place something that you’ve dreamed of doing. End the month on a high note in a blaze of glory.
SEPTEMBER 2026
September is quiet. It’s time for back to school and catching up after the summer rush. Aside from unexpected upheaval around September 10, you can move in a straight line and get things done.
September 1 – Moon in Taurus. The month starts with down-to-earth energy. You look around and see all that needs to be done. Mars bumps into Saturn, who puts the brakes on emotionally useless projects. You have the discernment to choose what is important and where best to spend your time, money, and energy. Think about creating practical beauty.
September 2 – Moon in Taurus. The Moon is void-of-course all day. It’s a time for reflection, relaxation, and recreation. If you push on, you will be spinning your wheels. Anything you start won’t turn out the way you planned. Carry on with routine tasks. Have a spa day with massage, facial, beauty treatments. Putter in the garden, take a walk in the woods.
September 3 – Moon in Gemini. Sing On the Road Again as the theme song for today. You will be in motion with your body and/or your mind. It’s hard to concentrate on only one topic, but great for multitasking. Things get more erratic as the day goes on. Keep your options open and enjoy the rush of energy. Be open to meeting new people and new ideas.
September 4 – Moon in Gemini. Mercury rules the day and feeds your mind with exciting ideas and concepts. You need to be where there is a lot of intellectual stimulation. You’ll be flying high on information overload. You are moving fast, so keep an eye out for trip hazards. Do what you can to calm down your nervous system.
September 5 – Moon in Cancer. You want to stay home this holiday weekend. If you can’t, gather with your family of the heart, the people you would choose to be your sisters, brothers, or parents. Indulge in nostalgia as you remember the dear ones who have passed on. Do some decluttering of the objects you keep out of emotional and sentimental guilt.
September 6 – Moon in Cancer. The Moon touches Mars in Cancer, carrying wishes for the old days. It’s a great day for a family reunion, or a gathering of old friends. Eat, talk, reminisce together, and love the ones who are no longer with you. Plant a tree or berry bush in honor of the ones who have passed on. Sit with their spirits for a while.
September 7 – Moon in Leo. Today is the party day of the long weekend. Find joy in every moment. Hang out with the people who make your heart sing. You will do well if you are performing or speaking. The hours of hard work pay off, and it makes you feel good to be in front of an audience, no matter the size. Dress up and go out for a fancy meal. Strut your stuff.
September 8 – Moon in Leo. It’s a positively lucky day. The red carpet is rolling out ahead of your steps. You feel generous and will be successful when you coach a friend through a hard time. Take the kids for a special treat to soften the back-to-school transition. You have great enthusiasm for your work and will shine in what you do.
September 9 – Moon in Leo/Virgo. Hold off on starting new projects. It’s a day to finish up, clean and tidy your workspace. File your papers and clean your inbox. Pay the bills. It’s the dark of the Moon when energy wanes. Listen to your body and take a nap if you need to. Eat the leftovers in the fridge. Get out tonight to gaze at the sky and give thanks for all you have.
September 10 – Moon in Virgo. Energy shifts – Venus enters Scorpio, and Mercury enters Libra. They change your method of relating. Uranus goes retrograde and offers some shocking insights which you may or may not like. Listen deeply to your inner voice. Try to ignore the noise of chaos and confusion coming from people around you and from the internet.
September 11 – Moon in Virgo/Libra. The new Moon energy influences the day. Train your mind to listen to your body telling you how to achieve optimum wellbeing. Create space in your home and work area to download higher thoughts. Start a routine of speaking affirmations before you fall asleep to improve your character and your health.
September 12 – Moon in Libra. Let this be a pleasant weekend. Catch up on your social obligations. Think of creative ways to pay back your friends’ hospitality. Attend a workshop that helps you improve your writing. Take a class on painting outdoors, or one that teaches you how to use AI in a beneficial way. Have a special date night with your partner or best friend.
September 13 – Moon in Libra. Look around and decide where to plant bulbs for Spring surprises. You can’t have too many daffodils. Plant some in public places that seem bare. Keep the creative juices flowing. Experiment with new ideas and images. Give your inner critic the day off so your imagination can soar. Check out new art galleries to stimulate your mind.
September 14 – Moon in Scorpio. You can get a lot done today if you concentrate on tasks that have meaning for you. It’s not the day to do busy work but to follow your dreams. If you use your intuition to tell you what to do and how to do it, you will achieve the day’s goals. It’s a fertile day to plant a late fall crop. Take time this evening for contemplation.
September 15 – Moon in Scorpio. Tension between Venus and Pluto forces you to look at the power balance in all your relationships. They help you rise above petty hurts and take the high road as you examine who is the giver and who is the taker. It may be time to cut someone loose if the friendship or partnership makes you feel used or unhappy. Plant more bulbs.
September 16 – Moon in Sagittarius. It feels like a dark cloud has lifted and you see the road ahead. Expand your feelers to seek out new job, education, and travel opportunities. Loosen the ties that keep you rooted in one place. See if it isn’t time to move on. Start a new sport or gym routine. Investigate ways to learn another language to keep you brain exercised.
September 17 – Moon in Sagittarius. Chiron travels back into Aries to help you dig into the bits of wounds that remain. He wants you to feel confident, ready to feel sure of yourself wherever you go and be free to show the world how smart you are. Forget any worst case scenarios that lurk in your mind. Make a vow to think positive thoughts to help you create a happier life.
September 18 – Moon in Sagittarius. It’s another day when you have to balance visions of the big picture with the reality that’s in front of your nose. Stay honest and true to yourself when in conversation. It’s not the day to say things to please others, but to be blunt and speak your truth. Climb a mountain, literally or metaphorically.
September 19 – Moon in Capricorn. It’s hard to relax today since you want to get to work and get things finished. You think of the benefits that come from hard work and have a hard time not focusing on that. Schedule in time for rest and play. Prune trees and bushes to make the yard look better. Do home repairs, like patching the screens and putting away the summer equipment.
September 20 – Moon in Capricorn. You see all the tasks to be done and want to continue doing them. You can organize, downsize, and reduce clutter. Bring items to the thrift stores so you can feel okay about finding new/old treasures there, and in antique stores, and bringing them home. Make a plan for what you want to accomplish in the Fall, including where you want to go.
September 21 – Moon in Capricorn/Aquarius. It’s a down-to-earth day when you must deal with the reality of the material plane. We are at the end of Virgo with its vision of how to perfect all the flaws you see around you. Put your energy into fixing, repairing, and dealing with all the things you thought “someday I’ll get to that”. Today is that someday.
September 22 – Moon in Aquarius. The Sun enters Libra at 8:05 pm. It’s time to make balance in all aspects of your life. Make connections with colleagues and friends. Reach out and network to enlarge your contacts. Join an organization that supports your beliefs. Send your written work, podcasts, and YouTube videos to a new audience.
September 23 – Moon in Aquarius. Feel the freedom from the confinement of schedules and routines. You can free flow through the next few days and follow where your thoughts lead you. Go beyond your comfort zone to see what’s out there. Study quantum physics. Read the memoirs written by those who have been to outer space.
September 24 – Moon in Pisces. Your inner artist wants to create. Find a medium that you like to work on and see what manifests. It’s the day to volunteer time and energy to be helpful where needed. Bring a plant to an invalid, water the garden of an elderly neighbor, take a disabled person to the water. Take a step forward on your spiritual path.
September 25 – Moon in Pisces. Leave the everyday world behind on this spiritually oriented day. It is an auspicious time to meditate, chant, and devote yourself to prayer, and communicate with your higher self. Eat lightly, do yoga, walk in the woods or by water. You are sensitive and in tune with the unseen, but felt, spirits and guides who surround you.
September 26 – Moon in Aries. Today’s full Moon connects with Neptune’s aura of spirituality and compassion. It is associated with the feast of St Michael, an angel who inspires the soul to fight the dragon of worldliness. Examine your inner conflicts with the spirit of a warrior and overcome your fears. Transform your thoughts to ones which help you change and grow.
September 27 – Moon in Aries. Mars tells you one more time to let go of the old psychological issues which are holding you back. Face your fears and doubts. Mars moves into Leo later in the day. He gives you a boost of confidence in what you can do. Wear yourself out in the gym, or on your bike, or running further than you usually do.
September 28 – Moon in Taurus. Stay open to embracing new ideas and new people. Take these ideas and put them into form so you remember them. Overcome the voice that says “I just want to stay home” and get out into the world. Be prepared for unexpected surprises; they will be good for you. Try out a new style of gourmet food.
September 29 – Moon in Taurus. Bring a new kind of beauty into your home and office. Visit farm stands to buy produce that you can preserve by canning or freezing. Appreciate how lovely the vegetables and fruits are. Take time to paint, sketch, mold clay, or tend to the flower garden. Experiment with essential oils and fragrances, sound and color therapy.
September 30 – Moon in Taurus/Gemini. Mercury moves into Scorpio. He tells you that it’s a good time to study topics in depth, and he gives you the concentration to do so. Take care of chores in the morning so you can fly free as the day moves on. You’ll multitask well into the evening. Check out the truth of the information you read on social media before you tell others.