September 2025 Astrology

Restructure, Release, and Reimagine

September isn’t just a seasonal shift—it’s a cosmic one. With two eclipses, several retrogrades, and a series of planetary squares, this month brings powerful energetic realignments. The Holy Spirit is asking us to get honest about what’s working, what’s not, and what we’re truly ready to become.

This is a month to be intentional. To reflect. To act with integrity. And to allow room for both endings and beginnings.

September 1 – Saturn Retrograde Re-enters Pisces

After a stint in Aries, Saturn retrogrades back into Pisces, where it will remain until late November. This energy softens some of Saturn’s usual rigidity—but it doesn't let us off the hook. Instead, it asks for spiritual accountability.

This is a time to revisit the boundaries we’ve set—especially the ones around emotional labor, creative commitments, and our relationship with faith or escapism.

“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” — Abraham Lincoln

Allow this retrograde to illuminate where structure can support your healing and where surrender might actually be the strength you’ve been avoiding.

September 2 – Mercury Enters Virgo

Mercury finds its stride in Virgo, sharpening our minds and heightening our desire for order. Communication becomes more practical, precise, and productive.

From now through September 18, this is an ideal time to clean up clutter—both mentally and literally. Edit the manuscript, organize the inbox, restructure the to-do list.

Small, deliberate efforts now have long-lasting results.

September 3 – Mercury Squares Uranus

Expect mental turbulence. This aspect can bring unpredictable news, misunderstandings, and sudden changes in plans. While insights may come through like lightning bolts, so can anxiety or overstimulation.

Stay flexible. Double-check travel details and save big decisions for another day.

“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” — Sun Tzu

September 4 – Mars in Libra Squares Jupiter in Cancer

This is a “too much, too fast” kind of day. Enthusiasm can tip into overexertion or conflict. You may feel compelled to go all in—but take a beat before overcommitting.

It’s wise to ask yourself: Am I acting from alignment or from pressure?

“You always have a choice. Don't let your need to prove something drown out your intuition.” — Brené Brown

September 5 – Uranus Retrograde Begins in Gemini

Uranus stations retrograde in the early degrees of Gemini, inviting you to rethink how you relate to change, communication, and your mental patterns. This is subtle energy—but powerful over time.

If you’ve felt stuck in a rut mentally or creatively, this retrograde could shake up your usual ways of thinking just enough to open a new door.

September 7 – Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces

This eclipse holds the emotional weight of a breakthrough. It straddles the Virgo–Pisces axis, challenging you to bridge logic and intuition, service and surrender.

Let this eclipse bring things to a close—especially outdated habits, draining routines, or unspoken grief.

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” — Lao Tzu

The Moon is in Pisces, with Neptune and Saturn nearby, while the Sun in Virgo travels closely with Mercury and the South Node. There’s an internal tug-of-war between control and trust, detail and divine flow.

This eclipse invites you to stop resisting change and start moving with it. What you release now creates space for grace.

September 12 – Sun in Virgo Sextiles Jupiter in Cancer + Mercury Sextiles Jupiter

Today carries an optimistic, forward-moving energy that supports both recognition and opportunity. The Sun and Jupiter form a harmonious sextile that rewards consistent effort and highlights personal growth, especially in work, health, and your sense of purpose.

Mercury also forms a sextile to Jupiter, making this a powerful day for big ideas, productive conversations, and expansive thinking. It's a great day to pitch an idea, have a visionary meeting, or take a leap of faith with your communication.

“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Think of what you’d like to grow—then speak it, feel it, and act on it.

September 13 – Mercury Cazimi in Virgo

Mercury meets the heart of the Sun today—a moment astrologers refer to as cazimi. It’s a spark of divine clarity.

Communication feels aligned. Insight drops in. Writing flows. This is a powerful day to have meaningful conversations or set intentions through prayer, journaling, or meditation.

September 15 – Venus Sextiles Mars

Today’s energy is magnetic. Venus brings connection and charm, while Mars adds motivation and chemistry. Whether you're deepening a romantic relationship or collaborating with someone creatively, this is a good day to be in the mix.

Flirt a little. Brainstorm with a partner. Say yes to a gathering or event that energizes you. Teamwork flows more easily now, and good company lifts your spirit.

September 16 – Venus Trines Chiron Retrograde + Mars Opposes Chiron Retrograde

Today brings a meaningful blend of tenderness and tension. Venus in Leo forms a healing trine to Chiron retrograde, creating space for softness, compassion, and emotional repair—especially in matters of the heart, self-worth, or creativity. It’s a beautiful day to engage in something restorative: bodywork, art, journaling, or time with someone who sees you fully.

Then Mars opposes Chiron, stirring a different kind of energy—one that challenges your pace. You may feel an internal tug-of-war between wanting to move forward and feeling held back by fear, doubt, or emotional vulnerability.

This opposition can reveal old wounds around action, confidence, and self-assertion. The key isn’t to push through—it’s to pause and tend to what’s surfacing. Healing isn’t linear. You don’t need to be “ready” to begin again. You just need to be present with what’s real today.

“Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” — Tori Amos

Use the emotional insight from Venus’s trine to meet the discomfort from Mars’s opposition with compassion. Growth is happening—even if it’s happening slowly.

September 17 – Mercury Opposite Saturn Retrograde

Today’s mood is more serious. Mercury in Virgo faces off with Saturn in Pisces, and the message is: slow down, simplify, and conserve energy.

Delays or frustrations may pop up—use them as opportunities to get grounded. Avoid overextending yourself. Let routines be your anchor.

“Chop wood, carry water.” — Zen proverb

This is not the best day for rushing, traveling, or launching something new. Focus on what’s in front of you.

September 18 – Mercury Enters Libra + Multiple Aspects

Mercury shifts into Libra, encouraging more diplomacy, balanced thinking, and fair dialogue. The focus moves to relationships and balance where communication may have faltered.

However, the energy today is layered:

• Mercury Opposes Neptune Retrograde: Confusion, fog, or misinformation could cloud your thinking. Watch for misunderstandings, forgetfulness, or idealized assumptions. 

• Mercury Trines Uranus Retrograde: Unexpected insights, helpful tech upgrades, or spontaneous conversations may shift your perspective. Chance encounters and new ideas show up if you’re open.

Today is a mixed bag—dreamy but sharp, ungrounded but inspired. Tune in, take your time, and double-check anything important.

September 20 – Venus Squares Uranus Retrograde & Sun Opposes Saturn Retrograde

A shake-up in the energy today could rattle your sense of stability—especially around love, finances, or personal freedom. Venus square Uranus invites surprises, breakthroughs, or new dynamics in relationships. Be open, but also be smart.

At the same time, the Sun opposing Saturn may bring feelings of limitation or responsibility. It's easy to bump up against authority, rules, or inner resistance. If something isn’t flowing, it’s okay to pause.

“When you’re in a dark place, you sometimes tend to think you’ve been buried. Perhaps you’ve been planted.” — Christine Caine

Today’s blend of tension and potential growth is asking you to rethink how you respond to challenges. Stay rooted in your values and lean on your support system.

September 21 – Partial Solar Eclipse in Virgo

This New Moon solar eclipse at 29° Virgo is a clarifying moment—highlighting themes of leadership, health, order, and purpose. With Pluto in a supportive trine to the eclipse (and to Mercury and Uranus), there’s power behind your voice and potential for transformation through clear, focused communication.

Mercury is conjunct with the eclipse, emphasizing precision and clarity. Neptune and Saturn oppose it, bringing spiritual sensitivity but also a strong need to restructure what feels out of alignment.

This eclipse may mark an important turning point in how you lead, serve, or organize your life. Let simplicity be your guide. 

September 22 – Mars Enters Scorpio + Sun Enters Libra (Equinox)

Mars moves into Scorpio, where its power is focused, passionate, and strategic. This placement supports transformation, deep focus, and courageous action—but it can also amplify control issues if unchecked.

Use this Mars transit (through November 4) to tackle long-term goals, work through emotional intensity, or reclaim your power. 

Meanwhile, the Sun enters Libra, ushering in the equinox and a time to restore equilibrium. Take inventory of where things feel out of balance and make gentle adjustments. Libra season is about beauty, fairness, and alignment.

“Balance is not something you find. It’s something you create.” — Jana Kingsford

September 23 – Sun Opposes Neptune Retrograde + Sun Trines Uranus Retrograde

This day brings two very different energetic themes:

• Sun Opposite Neptune: Foggy thinking, confusion, or blurred boundaries. This isn’t a good time to sign contracts or trust everything you hear. Rest, protect your energy, and take things slowly.

• Sun Trine Uranus: On the flip side, this trine offers a breakthrough. Inspiration can come out of nowhere. You may feel pulled to try something new—or receive a nudge that shifts your perspective.

It’s a "wait and see" kind of day. Trust your intuition, and when in doubt, keep things simple and truthful.

September 24 – Mars in Scorpio Squares Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius

This is one of the most potent aspects of the month. Mars and Pluto squaring off can bring intensity, power struggles, and emotional heat.

Both Scorpio and Aquarius are fixed signs—strong-willed and determined.. You may feel pushed to the edge. The key is not to react, but to respond.

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” — Viktor E. Frankl

Use this energy to move stuck emotions, set new boundaries, or take decisive action on something that’s been simmering under the surface. Be safe, stay grounded, and channel intensity into transformation—not destruction.

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