Astrology Forecast for September 2024

by Daria Rowe August 26, 2024

September brings very powerful energies. Pluto retrogrades into Capricorn on September 1 - for the last time in our lifetime! It will move into Aquarius on November 19, and will stay there for a verrrry long time! Until 2043 😲

Grand Trine in Earth Signs

Uranus turns retrograde on September 1. It dances with Pluto in a trine for the entire month. It doesn't become exact, but something very cool happens the week of September 15. The Sun in Virgo forms a Grand Trine with both Uranus and Pluto, and the Sun opposition to Neptune turns it into a Kite pattern. This is a rare and very powerful celestial combo.

If you've been waiting for a major, transformative change, it can happen before the year is over if your birthday is between Sept. 16-21. One of your wishes may now be granted. There may be some reality checks in the process though. If there are any untruths, chances are, they will come to light.

This powerhouse of energy will also impact you if you have planets or angles (Ascendant, Descendant, IC or MC) between:

24-30° Capricorn, Taurus or Virgo
0-2° Aquarius, Gemini or Libra

If that's you, this is a good year to have a reading. You'll be visited by a rare and beneficial energy of powerful change.. Don't miss it.

As September goes by, Mercury in Virgo will re-create the same Grand Trine/Kite pattern in the last week of September. It's a fantastic week for writers and psychologists (or those who need cognitive therapy). Amazing breakthroughs and innovative ideas are possible in all areas of your life. But also, if there is any deception going on, it can come to light too. And, if your birthday is Sept. 20-28, Mercury-related themes will be strongly highlighted in your year ahead.

Eclipse Season

And yes, we're heading into the eclipse season, intensifying the energy of shake-ups and change, already powerful in the skies.

Eclipses tend to electrify. We all are affected by an eclipse to a degree. If you find yourself edgier than usual, and your decision-making not as reliable, it’s because eclipses pack a powerful punch of de-stabilizing energy. In fact, common astrological wisdom is to avoid making any major decisions the week before and after an eclipse. New information might come to light after, that would change the course you’re on. That's why you're seeing so many cautions in the monthly calendar - having said that, if you work with eclipses for manifestation, this is a very powerful eclipse, not to be missed.

While the nodal axis won't move into Pisces/Virgo until January 2025, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, on September 18, will foreshadow some of the themes of 2025-2026, so pay attention!

Unemployment rates rising, flooding, heavy rains, drug abuse in the news - all of this is possible under the upcoming eclipse in Pisces.

It's also a very powerful eclipse for spiritual matters. It greatly boosts the ability to usher what's no longer working out of your life, and to promote deep healing. As I mentioned, its manifestation power is 10 out of 10, especially when you join your powers with other healers and lightworkers out there.

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And so, if you're so inclined, join me in spirit on Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. PDT to send a collective 5-minute prayer for peace to the Universe. Enough with the wars and conflict!! ☮️🪄💗

There's been so much strife in the world...and while one person may not be able to successfully turn the tide (I'm a pragmatic 😆), many people focusing their spiritual energy toward the same outcome can make a difference!

On this day and on this hour

Into me flows celestial power

My wish is strong and is amplified

When other lightworkers with me unite

Where there was war, peace is made

In the end, love is stronger than hate.

So be it, so it is - for the greatest good of all.

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Eclipse Dates:

September 17, 2024 – North Node Lunar Eclipse at 25° Pisces
October 2, 2024 – South Node Solar Eclipse at 10° Libra

If an eclipse connects with your natal chart, there could be a personal impact on you. It starts a process of transformation and highlights where change is due.

Venus and the Eclipse Season

Another cool thing about this eclipse season is that Venus will trine Jupiter shortly before the eclipse on Sept. 15, shortly before the eclipse. If you're a risk-taker at heart, or else if you're tired of waiting for that special someone, Sept. 14-15 are the dates to get out there, online or in person. Venus trine Jupiter is a great energy for romance, and with the upcoming eclipse, the love of your life just might show up - even if in an unexpected way!

Now, let’s look at each week in detail.

Note that all the dates I mention are for Pacific to Eastern time. The energies I mention peak on those dates, but we’ll feel them for 24-72 hours in advance.

I don't provide the times the Moon is void of course in my week-by-week forecast, except when it's a particularly long one. But, I've provided the table below, for the month of September (Pacific Time).

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September 1-8:

Pluto retrogrades back into Capricorn, for the last time in our lifetime. Uranus goes retrograde. The New Moon in Virgo is excellent for setting intentions for improved health, optimal productivity, organizational skills, and finding your ideal, healthy weight. And all of this on Sunday and Monday!

If you're heading back to school or work this week, it can be difficult to leave the laid-back summer vibe behind...Mars will be square Neptune early in the week,, and the Sun is opposite Saturn late in the week. Unless you have to, don't schedule anything too labour intensive this week. It might be difficult to get traction.

On the plus side, Mercury finally leaves its Storm on Sept. 4. Mercury Rx is firmly behind us! Yay!

✨ Aug. 30 6:56 p.m. to Sept. 2 6:56 p.m. PDT: Balsamic Moon

This is one of those times in the Lunar Cycle when starting something new is not to your advantage. Tie up loose ends instead. Declutter. Hold a yard sale. Or donate the items you no longer need. Clutter is old, stale energy. The more of it is around you, the more stagnant your life can become. Clear some space to let in new beginnings.

✨ Sept. 1: Uranus turns retrograde, Pluto re-enters Capricorn.

It's a big day in the skies! This is your celestial nudge to review your life for the doldrums. What feels stale, stagnant and unsatisfying? And what are you going to do about it? The New Moon is just one day away. Set intentions to bring new beginnings into your life.

✨ Sept. 2: New Moon in Virgo; Mars square Neptune

The New Moon will be happening at 6:56 p.m. PDT, at 11° Virgo. There is a tense T-square in the skies: the Sun and the Moon are opposite Saturn and square Jupiter. If you have any planets between 9-19° Virgo, Pisces, Sagittarius or Gemini, there could be a reality check coming.

But, for the manifestor, this New Moon has excellent potential to help dreams become reality.

In practical matters, Mars square Neptune can diffuse your energy, making it more difficult to get things started - or completed. Don't schedule anything too ambitious early in the week.

✨ Sept. 4: Mars enters Cancer.

Mars is not very comfortable in this watery sign that dampens its fire. On the plus side, it's a tenacious energy. But, emotional triggers can easily come to the surface at this time. Don't react when triggered; consciously respond instead.

Mars will stay in Cancer until November 3.

✨ Sept. 6: Mercury square Uranus

Good for a brainstorming session or to look at things from a new perspective. But, not as helpful for big presentations, signing contracts, and other Mercury-related pursuits. Things might go sideways.

⛔ Sept. 7: the Sun opposite Saturn

Don't challenge your boss or other authority figures, starting mid-week and until Monday. You're unlikely to win at this time.

✨ Sept. 8: Mercury Re-Enters Virgo

A great time to organize your office and your files, including digital files and photos. And, if you have a business, this is your annual reminder to review your business data! Which of your products provide the best return on investment? What age group(s) are your customers? What drives traffic to your site? Stay practical and cull anything that drains you of energy, time - and money!

Mercury will stay in Virgo until September 26.

September 9-15:

Try to do planning and visionary work Monday to Thursday. It should be easy to come up with good ideas, but a little harder to implement them. Sept. 10-11 are great for business meetings and presentations. The Sun triggers the Jupiter-Saturn square, still active in the skies, and that can bring a reality check.

Even with that, as the week progresses, the celestial energies align for opportunities - especially in love matters! Saturday and Sunday (Pacific to Eastern time) are two excellent days to start looking for your love interest, online or in real life. If you have a promising romantic prospect, schedule your date for Saturday or Sunday!

Be aware however that we're heading into a Lunar Eclipse on September 17, and the energies will start getting progressively more erratic as the week goes on. Be prepared for some unexpected twists and turns!

✨ Sept. 11: Mercury sextile Mars; waxing Moon in Capricorn

Excellent for business meetings, scheduling important presentations, and having important conversations with your boss.

✨ Sept. 12: the Sun square Jupiter

An opportunity-filled day, but keep your feet on the ground. Sun-Jupiter squares can promise more than they deliver.

✨ Sept. 14: Venus trine Jupiter; waxing Moon in Libra

A fantastic day for networking, socializing - and going on a first date! Charge a rose quartz + citrine for luck in romantic matters.

September 16 - 22:

This week is a powerhouse of celestial energies. It's dominated by a super powerful Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon in Pisces.

But, there is more. The Sun forms a Grand Trine with Uranus and Pluto this week. If you've been waiting for a major, transformative change, it can happen before the year is over if your birthday is between Sept. 16-21, or if you have planets or angles (Ascendant, Descendant, IC or MC) between:

24-30° Capricorn, Taurus or Virgo
0-2° Aquarius, Gemini or Libra

✨ September 17: Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse at 25° Pisces, 7:34 p.m. PDT

Pay attention to this eclipse! While the nodal axis won't move into Pisces/Virgo until January 2025, this Lunar Eclipse in Pisces will foreshadow some of the themes we're going to experience in 2025.

This is a true powerhouse of an eclipse. There is a Grand Trine in the skies between the Sun, Uranus and Pluto, and the Moon/Neptune conjunction in opposition to the Sun completes it into a very powerful Kite pattern.

This greatly boosts the ability to usher what's no longer working out of your life, and to promote deep healing. Deal with what's been swept under the rug, and is now staring you in the face - otherwise, the Universe may deal with it on your behalf. This eclipse also strongly enhances intuition and all things spiritual. Its manifestation power is 10 out of 10, especially when you join your powers with other healers and lightworkers out there.

And so, if you're so inclined, join me in spirit at 7:30 p.m. PDT to send a collective 5-minute prayer for peace to the Universe. Enough with the wars and conflict!! ☮️🪄💗

⛔ Sept. 18: Mercury opposite Saturn

NOT a good day for signing contracts, buying a car, or starting an e-commerce business. There is a high chance that you could run into obstacles, delays, and some unexpected twists and turns.

✨ Sept. 19: Sun trine Uranus

Watch for unexpected twists, turns and surprises! If your birthday is between Sept. 16 - 21, the energy of the eclipse + a very powerful Sun-Uranus-Pluto trine will be locked in your Solar Return chart, colouring your 12 months ahead. And so will the Sun-Neptune opposition. Be prepared for an eventful year. Secrets may come to light. What didn't seem possible before may suddenly come within reach.

✨ Sept. 20: the Sun opposite Neptune.

The eclipse energy is still high, and the Sun-Neptune opposition can open you too much to other people's energy, and to amplify the effects of drugs (including prescription drugs) and alcohol. Don't overdo! Work with protective crystals, such as tourmaline and obsidian.

On the plus side, artists - you may experience a surge of inspiration.

✨ Sept. 21: Sun trine Pluto; Mercury square Jupiter

If you need to connect with your inner power, today is the day! Charge a tiger eye or a garnet. Work with the Tarot card Emperor or the gentler but equally effective embodiment of power: Strength.

If you want to learn how to work with Tarot for manifestation, my digital mini-course "Tarot Three Ways" is for you!

And, be careful of sales pitches today. They may promise more than they deliver.

⛔ Sept. 22: Venus square Pluto; Venus enters Scorpio; the Sun enters Libra.

NOT a good day for a first date. Power struggles in relationships are possible today. If your relationship is on the rocks and you don't want things to come to a head, lay low.

And that foreshadows the energy of Venus in Scorpio! Passion can be transformative, as long as it doesn't lead to power games and manipulation. Venus will stay in Scorpio until October 17.

Last but not least, the Sun enters Libra today. Happy Equinox! And Happy Birthday Season to all my Libra readers.

September 23 - 30:

This week, Mercury, just a few degrees behind the Sun, forms many of the same aspects as the Sun did last week. It forms a Grand Trine with Uranus and Pluto; and an opposition to Neptune turns it into a powerful Kite pattern. It's a fantastic week for writers and psychologists (or those who need cognitive therapy). Amazing breakthroughs and innovative ideas are possible in all areas of your life. But also, if there is any deception going on, it can come to light too.

If your birthday is between Sept. 20 - 28, this energy pattern will be locked in your Solar Return chart for 12 months ahead. Communication matters and mental pursuits may be strongly highlighted. It may be a good year to get a Solar Return report - or a live reading with me!

✨ Sept. 23: Moon in Gemini

the Moon in Gemini is restless, and it can be difficult to get a good night's sleep. Turn off your electronic devices at least a couple of hours before bedtime. Take a bath with lavender bath salts. Do some calming yoga.

✨ Sept. 24: Mercury trine Uranus

A great day for creative brainstorming, at work, business, or in your personal life. Intuition is heightened.

✨ Sept. 25: Mercury opposite Neptune and trine Pluto.

A powerful day for creative writing or therapy. But, secrets might come to light, too.

✨ Sept. 26: Mercury enters Libra.

In communication, focus on understanding the other person's needs. Try "yes, and...", not "yes...but" to express a complementary point of view. And, banish paralyzing indecisiveness!

Mercury will stay in Libra until October 11.

✨ Sept. 30: the Sun conjunct Mercury.

A five-star day for communication, contracts, presentations, and other Mercury-related pursuits. However, the Moon is Balsamic, so it's better to work on what's already in progress, rather than initiating something new.

✨ September 29 11:49 a.m. to October 2 11:49 a.m. PDT: Balsamic Moon

This is one of those times in the Lunar Cycle when starting anything new is not to your advantage. Try to find some time to rest and recharge. If you're attuned to the Lunar Cycle, you might notice that your energy is low on these days.

And, if sitting still is not for you, declutter! Even if it's one drawer or one shelf. Emotional decluttering counts, too. Chuck out that old picture of your ex that drags you down every time you look at it. The eclipse energy is now coming in, and it can be deeply purifying and liberating.

Mars is trine Saturn on this Balsamic Moon, which is generally a very productive energy. Use it for tying those loose ends, to get ready for the renewal of the Solar Eclipse on October 2.

✨ Sept. 29: start date for my online course, "MoonManifest"

This course is for you if you’re working on bringing something into your life, and would like to learn new, powerful tools to help you on your journey. This “something” can be your love life, finances, career, or simply more peace and tranquility. If you feel that your progress has stalled, this course is for you! Especially considering that the upcoming New Moon is also a Solar Eclipse, which can supercharge your manifestation efforts.

What sets it apart from other manifestation courses is that we work with the power of astrological timing (and no, you don’t need an in-depth knowledge of astrology). You will be doing practical activities to help you get results, and the lessons are laid out to follow the Lunar Cycle.

You can register at any time and watch the intro, but I recommend you start Lesson 1 on specific dates, if you can. The dates are for Pacific to Eastern time, so if you are in Australia, NZ, or Asia, add a day.

Learn more here.

So there you have it! Have a powerful, liberating September.

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