Time for the reading

SEPTEMBER 2026
MONTHLY HOROSCOPES
BY THE PINK TIGER

Get ready for the Pink Tiger’s reading. They don’t whisper horoscopes, darling—they announce them with jazz hands. Expect zero sugarcoating.  But here’s the gag—the Pink Tiger shades you because they want you to sparkle. They’ll drag you, fan you, and then purr, “Now go shine, darling whether you like it or not. Meow Bitches!!!”

Oh, my fiery Aries

Aries, you may stumble into September feeling like you just survived the reunion episode of the most chaotic reality show on television. That August 27–28 lunar eclipse in Pisces may still have you a little rattled during the first few days of the month.

Uranus was throwing unpredictability around like a Drag Race queen tossing wigs backstage, and frankly, the whole situation may have left you wondering, “Who approved this storyline?”

Because the eclipse happened in your behind-the-scenes sector, you may have discovered a secret, received information someone had been keeping from you, or suddenly realized there was something you needed to know. And honestly, darling, the universe may have been doing you a favor. Sometimes the tea arrives because you were never supposed to keep drinking the Kool-Aid.

This eclipse also put a spotlight on health and healing. Maybe you finally dealt with a medical procedure you’d been putting off, or perhaps you were helping someone close to you through a hospital stay. Or maybe the message was much simpler: your diet, sleep, and general self-care have wandered off the runway and need to be brought back into formation. It’s time to stop treating four hours of sleep and an iced coffee as a wellness plan.

And because apparently one storyline wasn’t enough, your career has been doing its own little Untucked episode. Conditions have been changing rapidly, and one client may have been demanding enough to make you wonder whether they think you’re Beyoncé, their personal assistant, and the entire production crew rolled into one. Add a home or family situation involving property, children, or an older relative, and suddenly your plate has more going on than a catered brunch at a gay wedding.

But breathe, honey. The drama is beginning to dissipate.

The September 10 new moon in Virgo brings the energy of someone finally walking into an HGTV renovation and saying, “Okay, let’s make this functional.” The chaos begins to organize itself. People become more pleasant. Your workload becomes more manageable, and you’ll actually appreciate assignments that require concentration, precision, and attention to detail. For an Aries, that’s practically a spa day.

You may also decide it’s time to finish a home project before the holidays. And if you’ve been staring at that half-finished room thinking, “I’ll deal with it eventually,” this is your sign to deal with it. Get the paint samples. Order the furniture. Call the contractor. Create the vision board. Channel your inner Joanna Gaines and give that space the dramatic before-and-after reveal it deserves.

Travel also gets considerably better after September 10. If you wisely stayed home while late-August travel was serving delays, confusion, and airport-gate screaming matches, congratulations—you made the correct choice. Now you can actually get away. A lush mountain destination with forests, waterfalls, hiking trails, and fresh air could be exactly what your nervous system ordered. Bring a friend if you like. Just make sure they’re the fun friend, not the one who needs three hours to decide where to eat.

Mid-month, a decision involving a child could turn out beautifully. School, tutoring, extracurriculars, or some other educational choice may require your attention, but the stars suggest you’ve got good instincts here. Saturn and Jupiter are cooperating, which is cosmic shorthand for, “Yes, diva, this decision has legs.”

Mars, your ruling planet, is also supporting the September 10 new moon, encouraging you to get serious about your routines. Refine your diet, create a schedule, get your sleep together, and find a rhythm that actually works for you. Think less “celebrity crash diet” and more “Beyoncé has a calendar for EVERYTHING.”

Then comes the main event.

September 26 brings the full moon in Aries, and this is your season finale. A major decision involving a serious romantic or business relationship is ready to take center stage. This isn’t a casual flirtation or someone you met once at brunch. We’re talking about a person or partnership that genuinely matters to your future.

Neptune will be sitting right next to this full moon, however, so before you make your grand announcement, get the facts. All of them. Not the version somebody told you over cocktails. Not the version you pieced together from Instagram. The actual facts. Neptune can make everything look gorgeous and dreamy—basically the celestial equivalent of an HGTV home staged with twelve throw pillows—but you need to know what’s behind the walls.

Saturn is also nearby, which tells us this decision could have staying power. Whatever you decide around September 26 may shape your life for a long time. It won’t necessarily be easy, either. Saturn wants commitment, discipline, patience, and work. But if you choose wisely, the relationship or venture can bring genuine influence, authority, and power.

And speaking of looking fabulous, Venus goes retrograde next month, October 3 through November 13. So if you’ve been contemplating Botox, fillers, a skin treatment, cosmetic dentistry, or a dramatic new hair transformation, September is your window. Do your beauty business earlier rather than later. Don’t wait until October and then decide you need to emerge from the salon looking like Lady Gaga circa 2009.

Venus is currently touring Libra, which is especially delicious for married Aries or those in deeply established relationships. Romance gets a little extra sparkle, affection comes more easily, and your partner may suddenly seem even more fabulous than usual. Take advantage of it. Schedule the dinner. Book the weekend away. Put on something ridiculous and expensive-looking for no reason whatsoever.

And finally, if your home needs some glamour, September is absolutely the month to make your selections. Furniture, decor, renovations, styling—whatever your domestic fantasy may be, get moving before Mars leaves Cancer on September 27. This is your HGTV reveal moment, Aries.

By the end of September, you’ve gone from “Why is everyone behaving like this?” to “Actually, I know exactly what I’m doing.” The secrets have surfaced, the chaos has settled, the home makeover is underway, and a major relationship decision is waiting under the spotlight.

Now put on the good outfit, fix your crown, and walk into that September 26 finale like RuPaul just announced, “Aries, shantay, you stay.”

Darling Taurus

Taurus, you may enter September still processing the cosmic drama served up by the August 27–28 full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces. And darling, this was not some cute little brunch with the girls.

This eclipse came in wearing six-inch heels, carrying receipts, and ready to expose exactly who said what, who spent what, and why Uranus was behaving like the queen who refuses to stay out of the Untucked lounge.

Your attention was likely focused on a friend, a romantic relationship, or someone connected to a club, organization, or group you belong to. And, naturally, money appears to have been sitting in the middle of the table like the one guest nobody invited but who insists on giving an opinion.

You may have suddenly been hit with a major expense, or discovered that an event you were excited about was going to cost significantly more than you expected. Because apparently the universe decided you needed the financial equivalent of opening an email and discovering that the “reasonable estimate” has somehow become Beyoncé-tour-ticket money.

Then came the news. Something may have arrived that you genuinely never imagined possible, leaving everyone standing around like the judges at Drag Race after a queen walks onto the runway in something absolutely nobody saw coming.

Tensions may remain high, but try not to let the drama damage an important relationship. That said, some eclipses are the celestial version of the reunion episode where everyone finally realizes, “Oh honey, this relationship is OVER.” Certain situations simply reach a point of finality, and no amount of emotional renovation can turn a condemned property into Fixer Upper.

The news may have been heavy, but the good news is that the emotional weather starts clearing sooner than you think.

By the September 10 new moon in Virgo, a sign wonderfully compatible with Taurus, you’ll feel like you’ve finally escaped the chaos and sailed directly into calmer waters. At work, you are impressing the VIPs with what you’ve been accomplishing on your current projects, and your consistent good judgment, savvy problem-solving, and work ethic are getting noticed.

In other words, Taurus, you are not merely showing up—you are SERVING. Management is looking at you the way RuPaul looks at a queen who knows how to sell a garment, hit the mark, and deliver the runway fantasy without breaking a sweat.

All of this could put you in serious consideration for a promotion. If things fall into place, you could be climbing significantly higher professionally by February 2027, and the work you are doing right now will absolutely count toward that elevation. Alternatively, you may decide that rather than climbing the existing corporate ladder, you’d rather throw the entire ladder away and move into a completely different career realm.

Honestly? Sometimes the most Taurus thing imaginable is looking at the career you’ve built, sipping your coffee, and saying, “This is lovely, but I would like a different house.”

The September 10 new moon also wants you to remember that life is not exclusively about work, spreadsheets, responsibilities, and pretending you enjoy meetings that could have been emails. This moon is encouraging you to make room for FUN, romance, pleasure, and a little main-character energy.

In fact, this could be one of your best periods of the entire year for meeting someone new. And where might Cupid find you? Not necessarily in your usual habitat. Take a short trip somewhere nearby but different enough to shake you out of your normal routine.

A popular seaside resort could be especially promising, particularly one frequented by the kind of people you’d actually like to date. Basically, leave the house, darling. The universe cannot deliver your soulmate if you insist on spending every weekend horizontal on the sofa watching renovation shows.

If you’re married or partnered, September is also excellent for getting away together. Take a weekend trip before the colder weather arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, reconnect, laugh, flirt, and remember why you chose each other in the first place. And if you have children, bring them along for extra giggles and family chaos. September 12–13 looks like the standout weekend.

Think of it as a tiny family vacation episode: matching sunglasses optional, emotional meltdowns possible, fabulous memories highly encouraged.

Then September closes with a much more positive full moon on September 26 in Aries, making friendly, supportive aspects to other planets. Your attention turns toward health—either something concerning you personally or a medical matter involving a close friend or relative for whom you may become an advocate.

With this full moon lighting up your twelfth house, you may find yourself interacting more than usual with doctors, nurses, medical offices, hospitals, or other healthcare personnel. You may also decide that a surgery or procedure you have been postponing has finally reached the “Okay, enough procrastinating, let’s just get this done” stage.

And frankly, Taurus, sometimes the best spiritual practice is simply making the appointment.

Neptune will be tightly conjunct the full moon, so this is one area where you need to be especially careful with medications. Make sure medical professionals know about any allergies or previous problems you’ve had with drugs, and if you take supplements, bring a complete list of those, too.

Neptune is the planet of confusion, and we do not need your medical chart giving “Whoops! I forgot to mention that” energy. The more information you provide your doctor, the better positioned they are to help you. This is not the moment for mysterious omissions or trying to be the enigmatic patient.

Meanwhile, your ruling planet Venus is preparing for her own dramatic entrance into retrograde from October 3 through November 13. Consider this your official warning from the universe: September is your month to get your priorities DONE.

Think of Venus as the diva who is about to disappear backstage for several weeks. While she is still alert, awake, caffeinated, and fully operational, take advantage of her.

And because Venus rules beauty and your appearance, September is also an especially important month for cosmetic treatments. If you have been thinking about seeing your dermatologist, getting a major haircut or color change, or taking care of cosmetic dentistry, schedule it now.

Yes, these appointments can be expensive. But if you’re going to spend the money, this is the month when you are more likely to get the results you want. Do not wait until Venus is retrograde and then emerge from the salon looking like the stylist misunderstood your Pinterest board.

Major transformation? Do it now. Think about becoming a blonde? September. Dramatic cut? September. Cosmetic dentistry? September. Skin treatment? September. Basically, September is your “new season, new me” montage.

And then Mercury joins the retrograde party from October 24 through November 13, turning the cosmic backstage area into a full-blown production meeting.

So if you need electronic equipment, appliances, machines, or other tech, September is a much better time to buy them. Otherwise, wait until late November or December. And if you have important contracts to sign, get those handled now rather than waiting until Mercury decides to throw a wrench into the paperwork.

Retrogrades aren’t simply cosmic punishment, however. They can actually be fabulous opportunities to look backward, reassess what happened, and decide what you would do differently next time.

Think of it as your personal season of reflection—like watching old Drag Race episodes and suddenly realizing, “Ohhh, THAT’S why she went home.” Experiences that once felt frustrating may reveal exactly what needs to change as you move forward.

And retrograde periods can also be wonderful for reconnecting with people from your past. Someone you haven’t seen in years could suddenly pop back into your orbit, whether personally or professionally. You may have a delightful time catching up—and even discover that there are things you can collaborate on or experience together now.

So Taurus, September is essentially your cosmic reset before the planets start dimming the lights for their retrograde intermission. Handle your business, take care of your beauty appointments, sign the important paperwork, make the career moves, take the romantic weekend trip, and don’t be afraid to let the past teach you something.

You are entering this month after some serious eclipse-level drama, but you are not staying there. The universe has moved on from the reunion episode, the runway lights are back on, and darling, it is time for your glow-up.

My sweet cosmic hummingbird

Gemini, as you sweep into September, you’re still processing the fallout from the August 27–28 full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces. And honey, that eclipse did not send a polite little memo.

 It dropped unexpected news directly into your lap, suddenly and without warning, leaving you feeling like you’d just been eliminated from Drag Race after thinking you were perfectly safe.

The eclipse has put a giant spotlight on your profession and earned income, so early September is not the moment to get adventurous with your career. Do NOT march into the boss’s office demanding a raise, and if you’re self-employed, maybe don’t announce that your rates are suddenly Beyoncé-headliner prices.

The August eclipse was primed to create conflict or a challenging professional situation, either last month or during the first part of September. Your assignment is simple: don’t rock the boat. Sometimes the smartest career move is to sit there looking fabulous and let everyone else have the nervous breakdown.

If you work for yourself and have been considering raising your rates, be cautious. A lucrative, steady client could decide to leave, and until you replace that income, you may have to dip into savings.

And remember, eclipse news tends to be final. If a client walks away or a boss makes a decision, there is little point in begging them to rewind the episode. You are not getting a second take. Save your dignity, darling. There is no dramatic Untucked confrontation that will magically restore the old arrangement.

Your only direction during eclipse season is forward.

Fortunately, the mood changes considerably after the September 10 new moon in Virgo, when your attention turns toward your home. And Gemini, this is where your inner HGTV diva gets to come out and play.

This is an excellent time to improve your living situation. Mercury is not retrograde this month, so you have much more cosmic permission to buy furniture, rent, buy, or sell property, move house, or launch an interior-design project.

Basically, if you’ve been staring at your living room thinking, “Why does this look like three roommates, a divorced aunt, and a college student all decorated it independently?”—September says it’s time for the makeover.

Channel your inner Property Brothers. Call the contractor. Order the sofa. Paint the walls. Move the furniture. Create the home you actually want to live in.

And if you’re not renovating your own life, you may find yourself helping a family member who needs assistance, whether that’s a child or an older relative. Solutions that previously seemed impossible or completely stuck may suddenly become workable. The cosmic renovation crew has arrived.

Yes, you’ll probably spend quite a bit of money while all this is happening. But the good news is that you appear to have the resources you need to execute your plans.

Your spending should begin to ease after Mars leaves Cancer on September 27. Until then, take advantage of the momentum and accomplish as much as possible before the year-end holidays arrive and everyone starts behaving like the family reunion episode of a reality show.

Mars in Cancer is working nicely with the Sun and the September 10 new moon, giving you an unusually productive stretch. You may have more energy than expected to get things done—and darling, once Gemini gets momentum, you can renovate an entire house before anyone else has even chosen a backsplash.

The September 10 new moon also brings a gorgeous little golden triangle, and this is your cosmic permission slip to be spontaneous.

If a friend suddenly invites you to her vacation home, GO.

Do not overthink it. Do not create a spreadsheet comparing the pros and cons. Do not spend three days asking whether the timing is convenient. Pack a bag, put on something fabulous, and get in the car.

Traveling to see a friend or relative could make the trip particularly enjoyable. And this little getaway isn’t just about fun—it can also boost your health and restore your optimism.

By the middle of September, life should feel noticeably better. It’s as if the universe has finally stopped throwing tomatoes and decided to give you flowers instead.

Then comes the September 26 full moon in Aries, and suddenly the friendship department gets another starring role.

There are two possible storylines here. In the first, a friend may be going through an exceptionally difficult time, and you will be deeply moved to help her. You may even travel during the month specifically to spend time with her.

This is the beautiful version of friendship: showing up when someone is struggling, bringing the emotional support, and proving that you are not merely a brunch friend—you are a “I will get on a plane and help you survive this” friend.

But there is another possibility, and this one is considerably more Untucked.

You may discover that a friend has said something hurtful or behaved in a way that reveals a surprisingly selfish side. You could feel betrayed, disappointed, and genuinely shocked because you simply hadn’t seen this version of her before.

And if that happens, you may decide the friendship has reached its final chapter.

The painful part isn’t only losing the friendship. It’s realizing that you may have assigned wonderful qualities to someone who never actually earned the fantasy you created around them.

Saturn will be orbiting close to this full moon, making this a serious teachable moment. Sometimes the universe has to hand you the receipts.

And Gemini, please remember: life is a laboratory. Every friendship, every breakup, every professional disappointment, every fabulous success—it’s all data. You learn, you adjust, and eventually you stop giving five-star reviews to people who deserve two.

By September 27, however, the energy shifts again as Mars enters Leo, where it will remain until November 25. And honey, your mood is about to get MUCH better.

Mars in Leo brings movement, confidence, curiosity, and a serious desire to get out of the house. Travel opportunities open up, more interesting assignments can arrive, and your professional world may become considerably more stimulating.

You could even find yourself working on a book.

Yes, Gemini. A BOOK.

Because apparently simply having seventeen thoughts at once wasn’t enough. Now the universe wants you to organize them into chapters.

So after a month that begins with eclipse fallout and career caution, September ultimately becomes a story of rebuilding, renovating, traveling, learning who your real friends are, and stepping into a much brighter chapter.

The universe has essentially taken your first draft, thrown it on the floor, and said, “Darling, we’re editing.”

By the end of the month, you’re not the Gemini who walked in. You’ve got better boundaries, a better home, more interesting opportunities, possibly a suitcase packed, and maybe even a manuscript underway.

Now THAT is a season finale worth watching.

Darling Moonchild

Cancer, as you enter September, you’re still thinking about the August 27–28 full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces—and darling, that eclipse had some nerve.

It may have created complications during a long trip or thrown an obstacle directly into your path involving a colleague or relative who lives in another city.

Your ninth house was lit up by this eclipse, bringing foreign people and places, publishing and broadcasting, higher education, and legal or contractual negotiations into the cosmic spotlight. Basically, your passport, your paperwork, your professors, your publisher, and your lawyer could all have been invited to the same party.

Whatever news arrived may have been unnerving and could have affected your short-term income or dumped a large, unexpected expense into your lap. If you received upsetting news, you’ll still be sorting through what it means and deciding your next move during the first days of September.

But here’s where things get considerably more fabulous: Mars, the planet of action, has been marching through Cancer since August 11 and remains in your sign until September 27.

And honey, Mars is WORKING for you.

You’re likely to find that influential people are much more willing to give you the approvals, cooperation, and support you need. Doors that normally require three emails, a follow-up, a committee meeting, and a blood sacrifice may suddenly open with a simple “Absolutely!”

This assistance from powerful people will naturally boost your confidence. And confidence, Cancer, is exactly what you need after the eclipse tried to make you feel like the universe had just eliminated you from the competition.

After the September 10 new moon in Virgo, you may travel again—and this trip should go considerably better. You could also be presenting an idea to a client or family member, perhaps a sibling, cousin, aunt, or uncle, involving a joint project that could benefit both of you.

Now, there is one little celestial footnote. Mercury rules this September 10 new moon and will be opposing Neptune, so you need to be prepared for QUESTIONS.

And not cute little “Tell me more” questions. I mean the kind where someone starts pulling out documents and saying, “Okay, but exactly what do you mean by this?”

Answer thoroughly. Provide all the relevant details. If you get defensive or combative, you could derail the entire project faster than a queen throwing a wig during Untucked.

Some information may also be missing, so dig around and find it. Ask questions. Check the paperwork. Get the facts. Do not assume everyone knows what you know.

The good news is that Saturn is beautifully aligned with Jupiter, while Mars is supporting the Sun and new moon. Those are some serious cosmic executives sitting around the conference table, and they suggest that this venture could ultimately become profitable.

So yes, investigate everything—but don’t let a few confusing details scare you away from a potentially lucrative opportunity.

Then, as September approaches its grand finale, the September 26 full moon in Aries turns your attention directly toward your career. You may need to make a serious decision about your long-term professional future.

The catch? You may have to make that decision without having every fact neatly laid out in front of you. Neptune will conjoin the full moon, which means some information could remain blurry or unavailable.

Basically, the universe has handed you a career decision and then mysteriously misplaced the instruction manual.

But don’t panic. Despite the ambiguity, this is actually a strong full moon. Mars and Pluto are supporting it, and the Sun’s close relationship with Pluto suggests that there could be a substantial amount of money attached to the opportunity.

So, Cancer, this is not the moment to hide under the duvet and hope someone else makes the decision. Be brave. Do your research. Trust your instincts. And then, darling, WALK.

There is money on the other side of this door.

And yes, despite all the career intensity, there is absolutely room for love, romance, and fun this month.

Venus enters Scorpio on September 10 and will remain there all the way until January 7. Normally Venus spends about a month in a sign, so nearly four months in Scorpio is basically Venus checking into your emotional penthouse and refusing to leave.

And the first phase—from September 10 through October 3—is especially lovely.

Romance can flourish, pleasure comes more easily, and you may find yourself feeling considerably more magnetic. This is the part where you should actually enjoy yourself rather than treating September like one endless corporate retreat.

Then October 3 arrives, and Venus goes retrograde until November 13.

That is NOT the ideal period for making major romantic decisions or trying to reinvent your appearance. If your relationship suddenly goes haywire during the retrograde, don’t immediately assume it’s the final curtain. Give it time. Wait until after November 13 to see whether everything settles back into place.

During the retrograde, Venus will briefly slip back into Libra on October 25 before returning to Scorpio on December 4, where she will stay until January 7, 2027.

And THAT, darling, is delicious news.

So think strategically. Since Venus is about to go retrograde, schedule any expensive cosmetic or dermatological treatments now. Botox, fillers, cosmetic dentistry, major beauty procedures—if you’ve been planning something, September is the time to get it handled.

Do not schedule your grand beauty transformation while Venus is retrograde.

We are not saying you cannot look fabulous. Obviously you can. You are Cancer. You can make a bathrobe look emotionally significant.

But Venus retrograde is not the ideal cosmic lighting for expensive experiments with your face, hair, or smile. Leave plenty of breathing room around the October 3 and November 13 dates rather than trying to sneak a procedure in at the very beginning or end of the retrograde.

And the really exciting news? The period from November 13 through January 7 looks excellent for beauty, romance, and pleasure.

So if you can wait on certain treatments, late November onward could be spectacular. By the holidays, you could be looking and feeling absolutely radiant.

Think glowing skin, fabulous hair, sparkling smile, romantic possibilities, and the kind of confidence that makes you walk into the holiday party like Beyoncé just handed you the microphone.

September, then, is your month of preparation and positioning. Handle the complicated paperwork. Make the career decision. Follow up on the profitable project. Accept the help of influential people. Travel when the opportunity appears.

And get your beauty appointments booked, because Venus is about to go backstage for a while.

By the time the holidays arrive, Cancer, you could emerge from all this looking like the queen who survived the entire season, learned the lesson, got the bag, fixed the crown, and came back for the finale serving a runway look so good nobody even remembers the original drama.

Majestic Leo

Leo, darling, money is still going to be very much on your mind as September begins, and after the cosmic financial drama of August, who could blame you? Last month delivered TWO eclipses, because apparently one wasn't enough.

The August 12 solar new moon eclipse in Leo was giving champagne, confetti, and “Congratulations, bitch!” energy. It likely brought exciting, positive, unexpected news that made you feel like the universe had finally decided to hand you the crown instead of making you fight for it.

Then came the August 27–28 lunar full moon eclipse in Pisces, and suddenly the lighting changed. This one landed in your eighth house of other people’s money, which covers credit cards, debts, commissions, royalties, insurance payouts, taxes, settlements, shared assets, divorce finances, business divisions, and all the other glamorous subjects nobody wants to discuss over cocktails.

Uranus, the planet of sudden shocks, decided to throw your finances into the spotlight—and not in a “Look at me, I just got richer!” kind of way. You may have discovered that you owe substantially more than expected, or that money you were counting on is going to be considerably less than anticipated. A large expense could have appeared out of nowhere, leaving you staring at the number and thinking, “Excuse me? Who authorized THIS?”

Uranus was putting pressure on your ruling star, the Sun, along with Mercury in Virgo and the full moon in Pisces, creating plenty of tension. But don’t panic, Leo. This is a setback, not your series finale. In fact, your overall financial outlook for making good money remains excellent. Jupiter, the great giver of gifts and luck, is in Leo and will protect many areas of your life for the next twelve months, through late July 2027.

Whatever financial information came to light—especially anything you had overlooked, ignored, or simply didn’t know—may have rattled you, but it can also force you to rethink how you handle money going forward. Basically, the universe just handed you the receipts.

And yes, some eclipse effects can take a week or so to fully reveal themselves, so stay alert during the first days of September. If another financial plot twist arrives, don’t act surprised. We have already seen the trailer.

Financially, things begin looking much brighter once you move beyond the September 10 new moon. Very soon afterward, you may spot an opportunity to increase your income. Pluto is sitting in a powerful position in your partnership sector, suggesting that you may benefit from bringing another person into the process—a job broker, headhunter, agent, representative, or someone who knows exactly which door to knock on. In other words, Leo, you don’t necessarily need to hunt for the opportunity yourself; you need the person who knows where the opportunity is hiding.

But there is one important warning: Neptune will oppose Mercury in your earned-income sector, so keep your financial fantasies firmly attached to reality. If someone presents you with an opportunity to make a HUGE amount of money that sounds almost suspiciously fabulous, take a breath, because if it sounds too good to be true, honey, it probably IS. You can absolutely make serious money, but don’t believe every glitter-covered promise delivered by someone calling themselves a “wealth visionary” on Instagram. Read the fine print, ask questions, check the numbers, and then make your move.

The September 26 full moon in Aries brings an entirely different kind of excitement. This one lands in your long-distance travel sector, and you may suddenly find yourself thinking about international travel now that the worst of the tourist crowds have cleared out. If you have a romantic partner, they appear VERY interested in coming along, so spin that globe, darling. Close your eyes, put your finger somewhere fabulous, and if you land on a place where the food is excellent, the scenery is gorgeous, and nobody expects you to answer work emails, congratulations—you’ve found your destination.

Alternatively, this full moon could have you craving something much more adventurous, like camping, hiking, sports, or some other getaway that gets you out of the luxury hotel and into your explorer era. Neptune’s close proximity to the full moon suggests you may have trouble deciding where to go because there are simply too many choices, or perhaps you’re wondering whether you can actually escape from work.

Fortunately, your partner may come up with an original idea that never even occurred to you. If you do travel, the spontaneity will be part of the magic. And frankly, Leo, spontaneous travel is very on-brand for you. Why spend six months planning the perfect vacation when you can decide on Thursday that you’re going somewhere fabulous on Friday?

If you’re not traveling, the September 26 full moon can manifest through education. You may be back at university working on your degree, with your to-do list suddenly reproducing like rabbits, and you could be figuring out which courses to take next semester. If your academic chapter is already complete, you may instead have legal matters to handle or a communications project to finish.

Whatever the task, Mars will be sending powerful energy toward this full moon, making you an absolute Energizer Bunny. You will move through your responsibilities with speed, precision, and the kind of determination that says, “I have seventeen things to accomplish before lunch, and somehow I WILL.”

And then, darling, comes the BIG entrance: on September 27, Mars finally enters Leo, and you have been waiting TWO YEARS for this. From September 27 through November 25, Mars will be in your sign, handing you two glorious months of confidence, energy, charisma, sex appeal, and general “the cameras are on me” fabulousness. This is your takeover period.

Mars gives you the ability to take control of projects, events, negotiations, and situations that may previously have felt like they were happening around you rather than because of you. Suddenly, you’re not waiting for someone else to make the decision. YOU are making the decision, YOU are calling the meeting, YOU are choosing the outfit, and YOU are deciding where we’re going for dinner. Everyone else is just going to have to keep up.

Mars in Leo also turns up your attractiveness and charisma considerably. You may feel more confident in your body, more willing to take risks, and considerably more comfortable being the center of attention. Not that Leo has ever had a problem with attention, but now the universe is basically putting you under a spotlight and handing you a wind machine.

Your sex appeal can soar during this period, too. Romantic opportunities, flirtation, chemistry, and general “Oh, HELLO” energy are all likely to increase. So Leo, September begins with you staring nervously at the bank account and wondering what fresh financial nonsense Uranus has delivered, but by the end of the month, you are traveling, earning, accomplishing, plotting your next adventure, and stepping directly into Mars-in-Leo season.

The financial drama was merely the opening act. September 27 is when the headliner walks onto the stage, the lights come up, the music starts, the wind machine kicks in—and darling, the spotlight is YOURS.

Virgo, baby

Virgo, you are normally the reserved, shy soul who would rather observe the room than have the spotlight pointed directly at you.

Unfortunately, the August 27–28 full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces, your opposite sign, had other plans. It put a giant cosmic spotlight on YOU, and as September begins, you may still be figuring out what to do with all the changes that eclipse delivered.

That lunar eclipse is asking you to make a decision about a partner with whom you are aligned, either in love or business. Eclipses have a way of revealing information that was previously hidden, and suddenly a mystery can be solved in one fabulous flash of “Ohhh, THAT’S what was going on.”

Unfortunately, the answer may not be what you were hoping to hear. At first, the news may be difficult to digest or even understand, but clarity will return soon. Eclipses always have a second act, so don’t make any permanent decisions just yet. For now, listen, observe, gather information, and think before you make your grand entrance into Act Two.

The August 27–28 eclipse put a very bright light on your partner because Uranus in Gemini was putting serious pressure on both the Sun in Virgo and the full moon in Pisces. With an eclipse, there is no simply hitting rewind and returning everything to the way it was. And honestly, Virgo, this is where your earth-sign nature serves you beautifully. You are much better at dealing with what IS than pretending something is what you wish it were.

If the eclipse affected you, you have likely arrived at a fork in the road, and now you must decide which direction to take. Uranus is sitting in your tenth house of prestigious career advancement, so this partner situation appears more likely to involve work than romance. If you didn’t receive news during the eclipse, however, the September 26 full moon may deliver it, thanks to the position of the transiting nodes.

Your professional environment is moving FAST, and you may have absolutely no idea what you’re going to walk into when you arrive at work each morning. Management or important clients may be behaving unpredictably, and unfortunately, this atmosphere isn’t disappearing anytime soon. Your best response? Take a breath, shrug, smile, and keep serving competence.

Virgos born within five days of August 28 were especially likely to feel the August eclipse. You would also have experienced it more strongly if your natal Moon is in Virgo or you have a natal planet in Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces, or Gemini within five degrees of 5º. If the eclipse seemed strangely quiet for you, don’t assume you’re off the hook—the message may still arrive around the September 26 full moon, plus or minus a week. Eclipses, darling, have a much longer runway than ordinary lunations.

Now let’s put the eclipse drama backstage and look toward the new moons and full moons arriving this month. The next major event doesn’t arrive until September 10, and that little stretch of cosmic quiet is actually intentional.

Sometimes the universe goes silent after an eclipse. If you look at the Year Ahead 2026 Astrological Calendar, you’ll see only two small aspects after the eclipse and then…nothing. Not one planetary peep for days.

It’s as though the little planets have stepped backstage, put their phones on Do Not Disturb, and decided to stop screaming opinions at you. They know you need some quiet time to think. This planetary silence continues until the September 10 new moon arrives.

And when that new moon appears in Virgo, honey, it is your annual cosmic birthday present. You can use it to improve virtually any area of your life, and this is a genuinely positive, opportunity-filled new moon. The only requirement is that you pay attention and actually follow up when opportunities appear.

If you want to improve your standing at work, September 10 is especially promising because the new moon makes a positive connection to Mars. An inquiry you make could receive a surprisingly warm and supportive response. Since Mars rules your financial eighth house, you could also see a bonus or commission, which would be a lovely little addition to the birthday festivities.

If you change jobs, the compensation could be excellent, and the benefits may be equally fabulous. Mars is assisting from your eleventh house of friends and networks, so a friend could hand you a tip that unlocks an amazing career opportunity. LISTEN TO YOUR FRIENDS, Virgo. Someone may be handing you the professional equivalent of a backstage pass.

Every Virgo should have something to celebrate around this new moon. If you were born on September 10 or within five days of that date, you’ll get an extra dose of the good stuff. And if your natal Moon is in Virgo within five degrees of 18º, or you have a natal planet in Virgo, Capricorn, Taurus, Pisces, Cancer, or Scorpio within five degrees of 18º, you’ll also feel the new moon particularly strongly.

All month, Mars is energizing your eleventh house of friendship, giving you plenty of opportunities to socialize, reconnect, and actually enjoy yourself. Mars stays here until September 27, so make the most of the time you have with the people who matter most.

And please, Virgo, don’t turn every social invitation into an opportunity to discuss your five-year plan. Sometimes the assignment is simply to have a cocktail, laugh with your friends, and forget about your inbox.

Then comes the September 26 full moon in Aries, bringing one final financial negotiation to the table. Full moons tend to bring matters to a conclusion, so these discussions shouldn’t drag on forever. When an offer arrives, be decisive.

If management puts a number on the table and you know damn well you deserve more, SPEAK UP.

Your reputation appears to be working in your favor. Your performance over several years has demonstrated sound judgment, creativity, and a strong ability to solve problems, and someone is recognizing that value. You could be offered a raise or an even better job.

Don’t be shy about asking for what you’re worth. This is not the moment to sit quietly in the corner like you’re hoping nobody notices you. Virgo, the receipts are already in. If you deserve more money, say so.

The negotiation should move quickly, and the final result is likely to please you. Basically, you’re walking into the meeting with a resume full of evidence and walking out with a better number.

And honestly, September is the month to GET IT DONE.

With Venus and your ruling planet Mercury both going retrograde in October, September is clearly your more productive window. Take care of as many priorities as possible now so you can coast a little once October arrives and into early November.

Venus retrogrades from October 3 through November 13, beginning in Scorpio before slipping back into Libra, the sign Venus rules. Venus only retrogrades about every 18 months, so when she decides to become difficult, she makes it an EVENT.

Mercury, meanwhile, retrogrades from October 24 through November 13, remaining in Scorpio throughout the entire retrograde. Mercury does this approximately three times a year, so you know the drill: get your important business handled before the cosmic paperwork department goes on strike.

So Virgo, September is your moment to move from eclipse confusion into clarity, from professional uncertainty into opportunity, and from quietly observing the room to finally taking your seat at the table. The universe may have dragged you into the spotlight, but darling, you’re discovering that you actually look pretty fabulous under those lights.

Take the information, make the decision, ask for the money, listen to your friends, enjoy your social life, and get as much accomplished as possible before October’s retrograde parade begins.

You don’t have to become the loudest person in the room. Just make sure everyone knows exactly what you’re worth.

Darling Libra

Libra, you may have tried to travel at the end of August or immediately after the August 27–28 full moon lunar eclipse, only to discover that your office had other plans for you.

A major assignment was apparently determined to become the Beyoncé of projects—demanding all the attention, all the energy, and absolutely refusing to let you leave until the finale. If you did manage to travel, it was probably not for some glamorous little getaway but because an urgent situation involving a relative, possibly someone living far away, forced you to drop everything and go. Something upsetting may have arrived suddenly and without warning, because apparently the universe decided your August needed a little Untucked-level drama.

That August 27–28 full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces was a difficult one for many people, and Libra was certainly not exempt from the plot twist. With the Sun in Virgo lighting up your twelfth house, you may have had to deal with medical personnel either for yourself or for someone close to you, and during the first week of September you may still be sorting through the details of whatever news that eclipse delivered. In other words, darling, the paperwork, phone calls, appointments, research, and emotional processing are not quite ready to leave the reunion episode just yet.

The September 10 new moon in Virgo continues that theme, encouraging you to take better care of your own health or become a fierce advocate for someone who isn’t feeling well. But thankfully, this new moon is much more fabulous than the eclipse that preceded it. It opens a strong, positive portal of energy for healing, rejuvenation, and recuperation, whether you’re using that energy for yourself or bringing your soothing, competent Libra magic to someone else. Think of it as the cosmic equivalent of walking into an HGTV renovation after weeks of chaos and finally hearing, “Okay, now we’re going to make this beautiful AND functional.”

Meanwhile, your career is absolutely serving. Jupiter may have left your tenth house of honors, awards, and professional achievement at the end of June, but honey, that doesn’t mean the party is over—it means you’re entering the harvest. From mid-2025 through mid-2026, Jupiter gave you an exceptional year for establishing your value in the marketplace, scaling greater professional heights, and showing everyone exactly what you can do. Now you’re beginning to see the payoff from all that work, and Mars has stepped into the career sector to make sure the momentum does not quietly disappear into the night.

Mars entered Cancer on August 11 and will keep your career blazing until September 27, making this one of the most important professional periods of your entire year. If you’ve been dreaming about a promotion, a prestigious assignment, or a new job, this is the time to make your case. Your body of work is becoming your résumé, your references, your runway package, and your final lip-sync all at once, and the evidence is increasingly difficult for anyone to ignore.

You’ve probably been extremely busy at the office since mid-August and will remain that way throughout September, particularly if you work in a seasonal business. If the August eclipse temporarily pulled you away because of family responsibilities, don’t panic: the VIPs understood, and you did not lose status, respect, or professional momentum. And with Venus gracing Libra until September 10, you’re basically walking through the office with Beyoncé-level lighting. VIPs love you, peers love you, subordinates love you—darling, you are dangerously close to being the queen everyone actually wants to work with.

If you have a romantic or business partner—whether that’s a spouse, agent, expert, consultant, or close collaborator—you may have felt guilty about not having enough time to give them lately. Don’t worry, because that changes toward the end of the month, when the September 26 full moon gives you quality time together. If you’re planning to get married or sign papers with a new business partner or expert, conversations should crystallize into an agreement by this full moon. Saturn sitting conjunct the moon makes the seriousness of the commitment impossible to ignore, so this is not giving “Let’s see where the night takes us.” This is giving signed contracts, vows, champagne, and someone asking, “So, are we REALLY doing this?”

The good news is that the September 26 full moon receives beautiful support from Mars, Pluto, and Uranus, giving you plenty of cosmic backup. But Neptune is also hanging around this full moon, and darling, Neptune is the queen of fantasy, projection, and seeing what you WANT to see. Before you marry someone, sign a contract, or hand over important responsibilities to a new business partner, do your due diligence. Check the references, investigate the background, ask the uncomfortable questions, and make sure you’re not projecting a fabulous fantasy onto someone who has merely arrived wearing a fabulous coat. This warning may apply more strongly to a business partner or collaborator than a romantic one, but either way, do your homework.

If you’re already married, your partner appears to be carrying a tremendous amount of pressure right now, so be as supportive as you can. They are entering an interesting period in which they’re being tested on how they handle larger, more complicated professional assignments, and for the moment you may need to take on more of the responsibilities at home. Think of yourself as the spouse behind the scenes keeping the whole production running while your partner gets their big career moment. By April 2028, life should normalize, and your partner should have advanced considerably in their career—which means eventually you can stop doing quite so much unpaid production management, darling.

Then September 27 arrives, Mars leaves your career sector, and suddenly the atmosphere changes from “I have three deadlines and a meeting” to “Where is the cocktail, and who invited all these people?” The weeks ahead become much more festive and social, with Pluto forming a beautiful angle to the Sun and giving you transformational energy, heightened creativity, and a desire to express yourself more freely. If you have children, you’ll want to spend more time with them, too. You’re moving into a softer, more romantic, much more social chapter, and after everything you’ve been juggling, Libra, you absolutely deserve the lighter storyline.

So take September’s career momentum seriously while you’ve got it, get the important agreements settled, make sure you’ve investigated anyone you’re about to trust with your future, and then let yourself enjoy the fabulous social season waiting on the other side. The career chapter has been giving you Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour levels of production, but September 27 is when the lights change, the music gets lighter, and suddenly you’re serving a completely different fantasy. Darling, consider this your reminder that even the most successful divas need an after-party.

Listen up, Scorpio

Scorpio, last month’s two eclipses may have brought you considerably more than you bargained for. The first, the August 12 new moon solar eclipse in Leo, was all about elevating your career to a much higher level.

People have noticed your problem-solving skills, your creativity, and the way you can walk into a professional disaster and somehow leave it looking like a finished HGTV renovation. At long last, the universe is preparing to recognize what you’ve been doing—and reward you generously for it.

Then came the August 27–28 full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces, and darling, that one brought a completely different kind of storyline. You may have received news involving one of your children or, if you’re single, something significant concerning a person you’ve been dating. Whatever arrived, it was sudden, unexpected, and demanding of your full attention. As September begins, you’re still going to be thinking about that news and figuring out exactly how you want to respond, so don’t feel pressured to have the entire season finale written before the opening credits have even finished.

Mars has been moving through your travel sector, so if you can possibly get away this month, GO. Your professional life is heating up beautifully and rapidly, and August may already have brought a surprise promotion or an offer from another company. If that hasn’t happened yet, don’t assume you’ve missed your moment—the outlook for exciting career news and advancement remains spectacular through the end of this year and all the way until July 26, 2027. The August 12 solar eclipse may have already given you a sneak preview, but the professional runway is still very much yours. And if you’ve been thinking about taking a week off for vacation, take it now, honey, because another opportunity may not present itself before the year-end holidays. Even Beyoncé needs a vacation day.

The September 10 new moon in Virgo brings a lovely social influence into your life, and honestly, thank God, because you’ve been working like someone is about to announce an elimination on Drag Race. In the weeks ahead, your friends are likely to start finding you, dragging you away from the computer, and tempting you with fabulous ideas for dinners, outings, trips, parties, and general nonsense that you absolutely should say yes to. Venus enters Scorpio on the same day as the new moon and stays for a month, which is basically the universe putting down your laptop, confiscating your work email password, and announcing, “Scorpio, you are going OUT.”

By the end of September, however, if you’ve been burning the candle at both ends, your body may have some notes for you. You could be finishing a major project or reaching an important plateau in a complicated assignment, and there may also be personnel changes at work. If someone announces their departure, your workload could suddenly increase, leaving you wondering why every time somebody quits, somehow YOU become the understudy, the lead, and the entire backstage crew. This is your reminder that productivity is fabulous, but running yourself into the ground is not a sustainable business model.

The September 26 full moon in Aries puts your health and well-being firmly under the spotlight. Saturn orbiting this full moon suggests arduous work and the possibility that you may feel worn to the bone and desperately in need of rest. This is an excellent time to schedule those annual medical screenings and tests you’ve been meaning to get around to, because apparently your body has been sending the equivalent of increasingly aggressive Untucked messages. Take care of yourself now so you can continue looking and feeling your best later.

Neptune will also be close to the September 26 full moon, so there is one more important warning: make absolutely certain you understand what the client wants before you plunge into the next stage of a project. Neptune can make communication foggy, encourage assumptions, and turn “I thought you meant…” into a full-blown workplace reunion episode. Stay alert, ask questions, clarify expectations, and get the details in writing. You can absolutely work around Neptune’s fog—you just have to refuse to wander into it wearing heels and no map.

September is going to keep you moving at approximately the speed of light, but the good news is that you will have plenty to show for all that effort. This is a month for getting things done, making progress, collecting accomplishments, and stacking up enough receipts that nobody can question whether you were productive. And considering the slowdown coming in October and the first half of November, you should absolutely take advantage of September’s momentum.

October brings retrogrades of both Venus and Mercury, so the pace will noticeably change. Translation: get as much accomplished as possible now, darling. September is your “turn the music up and finish the renovation” month; October is when the cosmic contractors start saying, “We’re going to need to reschedule.” So use this window while it’s open, finish what you can, celebrate what you’ve accomplished, and then allow yourself to enjoy the social sparkle Venus is bringing your way. Scorpio, you have spent enough time behind the computer—now put on something fabulous and go be seen.

Beautiful archer

Sagittarius, last month’s August 27–28 full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces had you dealing with your home, apartment, property, roommate situation, or possibly a renovation that suddenly decided it wanted its own starring role.

You may have received unexpected news that created tension and left everyone looking at you like you were the Property Brother, the family attorney, and the emergency contractor all rolled into one. If you own property, you may have been considering buying, renting, selling, renovating, repairing, or redecorating, and suddenly there was a new problem demanding your immediate attention.

Because the full moon was in Pisces, the sign associated with water, a literal flood is certainly one possibility. But if your ceiling stayed dry, the news may have involved a roommate or family member instead—perhaps a roommate announced she was moving out, or a family situation suddenly required you to make decisions about living arrangements. Whatever the specifics, the situation appears intertwined with financial and possibly legal consequences, which means September could begin with you feeling like you’ve accidentally wandered into an HGTV renovation, a courtroom drama, and an episode of Untucked simultaneously.

If everything feels overwhelming, darling, do NOT attempt to solve the entire saga in one dramatic monologue. Break the problem into smaller pieces and decide which piece you’re ready to handle first. Find out whether anyone you know has dealt with something similar, gather information, research your options, and resist the urge to make the cosmic equivalent of a knee-jerk elimination decision. There is almost always more than one solution, and sometimes consulting an expert can save you enormous amounts of time, money, and emotional exhaustion. Think of it as calling in the Property Brothers before you start swinging the sledgehammer yourself.

Fortunately, while your home life may be serving complicated renovation energy, your career is preparing to serve champagne. The September 10 new moon in Virgo could bring the best professional opportunity you’ve seen all year. You may be offered a better position with more authority, money, and influence, or you could be promoted within your current company. Either way, this is not giving “Congratulations, here’s another unpaid responsibility.” This is giving actual advancement, actual recognition, and potentially a much fatter paycheck.

This September 10 new moon has serious cosmic backup, including powerhouse Pluto forming a gorgeous trine to Mercury. A VIP may suddenly decide that YOU are exactly the person they want for a high-profile assignment, and Uranus is also friendly to the new moon, meaning the opportunity could arrive with absolutely no warning. One minute you’re minding your business, and the next you’re getting the professional equivalent of a phone call saying, “We’d like you to headline.” Sagittarius, please answer the phone.

And because apparently September has decided that no corner of your life should be boring, the September 26 full moon shifts the spotlight toward romance, pregnancy, or the needs and care of one of your children. A full moon often brings new information or forces you to confront something you’ve been conveniently ignoring, and this one could bring a situation to culmination. A decision may need to be made, and suddenly the universe is standing there like RuPaul at the judging panel asking, “So, what are you going to do?”

Neptune will be close to this full moon, however, which means you may only have part of the story. Some important facts could be missing, and you may find yourself wondering why everyone seems to know something except you. Probe deeper if you can, but if the information refuses to materialize, don’t panic. Your intuition is one of your greatest assets, Sagittarius, and in a situation where the facts are incomplete, your gut may be reading the room more accurately than all the spreadsheets, texts, and suspiciously vague explanations combined.

Saturn will also be near the full moon, although somewhat widely, in your fifth house of love, pregnancy, and children. Saturn is here to remind you that whatever decision you make may have long-lasting consequences, so this is not the moment for an impulsive “Fine, whatever!” followed by dramatic music and a door slam. But long-term decisions aren’t necessarily bad news. In fact, the choices that last are often the ones that become the foundation of your life. Saturn simply wants you to make the decision with your grown-up shoes on.

The September 26 full moon could also mark the completion of a creative project or bring you to an important plateau where you can finally step back and say, “Oh my God, I actually did this.” You may be ready to show your work to influential people, and you have every reason to be proud of what you’ve accomplished. All Sagittarians should have something to celebrate, but those born in late November may get an especially delicious double serving of pleasure because this full moon falls in the early degrees of Aries.

If you have Sagittarius rising or a natal Moon in Sagittarius within five degrees of 4º, you’re also in line for an extra dose of happiness. And check that birth chart, darling: if you have planets in Sagittarius, Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, Leo, or Libra within five degrees of 4º, that planet could deliver outstanding news. Basically, the cosmic casting department is handing out good-news storylines, and you may have more than one character auditioning for the role.

In every possible way, life is beginning to feel bigger, brighter, lighter, and breezier for you, dear Sagittarius. The home drama may still require some strategic problem-solving, but your career is poised for a fabulous leap, your creative work is reaching a rewarding stage, and your personal life is asking you to make choices that can shape your future. So gather the receipts, call the expert if you need one, put on something fabulous, and walk into September like the queen of your own renovation show. Darling, the Sagittarius season of expansion is officially under construction—and this time, the finished product is looking spectacular.

Oh honey

Capricorn, it looked like you wanted to travel around the August 27–28 full moon lunar eclipse, but Uranus, the celestial agent of chaos, apparently stood in the doorway wearing a headset and saying, “Actually, you’re needed at the office.”

Projects may have piled up on your desk, with one assignment or particularly demanding customer suddenly requiring changes, revisions, and approximately seventeen new versions of the same thing. A project could have been heading toward crisis and needed your immediate attention, forcing you to abandon your plans and turn on a dime. You didn’t expect the plot twist, but when duty calls, Capricorn answers—because apparently someone has to be the responsible adult in this reality show.

Fortunately, the September 10 new moon in Virgo brings a much more fabulous travel window. This time, you can go farther from home and actually enjoy yourself instead of spending the entire trip checking your phone, answering emails, and wondering whether someone has set the office on fire. With no major crisis looming around mid-month, you should be able to relax, recharge, and return feeling genuinely rejuvenated. Consider this your cosmic permission slip to leave the laptop at home, darling.

If you’re not traveling but regularly deal with executives or important contacts abroad, those relationships should become considerably smoother. Legal matters can also move more easily now, and if you’re preparing a speech, presentation, manuscript, proposal, or other important written document, your work should be well received. Basically, Mercury is helping you sound smart, polished, persuasive, and completely in control—which is Capricorn catnip.

Professionally, the total of everything you’ve accomplished is creating an increasingly impressive picture, and the buzz surrounding your reputation is about to reach someone important. A VIP could hear about you this month, and during September or October, talk of a promotion or a new position with a competitive company could emerge. In other words, darling, the professional gossip is finally GOOD gossip. Somewhere, somebody important is saying, “Who is this Capricorn, and why aren’t we paying them more?”

The September 10 new moon in Virgo arrives with a sparkling golden air-sign triangle, and this is where things get particularly delicious. Uranus in Gemini, which has taken up a long-term residence in your work-project sector, gives you the ability to put your own stamp of individuality and creativity on what you’re doing. You may be known for being practical and dependable, but Uranus wants to remind everyone that there is a little creative diva hiding underneath that perfectly organized exterior.

Uranus forms an ideal angle to Mercury, which is sitting at the very top of your horoscope in your tenth house of prestigious career recognition and advancement. Then Pluto in Aquarius and your earned-income sector completes this golden triangle, and honey, that is where the cash register starts making noise. Pluto working with Mercury in Libra and Uranus in Gemini suggests that as your professional status rises, your compensation could rise right along with it. Recognition is lovely, but a generous paycheck is the real standing ovation.

If you travel soon after the September 10 new moon, however, aim to be back home by the September 26 full moon in Aries. Because naturally, the minute Capricorn finally gets a vacation, the universe has scheduled a family storyline. The full moon will turn your attention toward your home, property you own or rent, or a family member who suddenly needs you.

One possibility is property damage involving water, particularly because Neptune is tightly conjunct this full moon. That could mean flooding, mold, leaks, or some other watery nightmare that makes you stare at your ceiling and whisper, “You have GOT to be kidding me.” Alternatively, a relative may need your assistance, and with Saturn close to the full moon and opposing the Sun, you could temporarily feel buried under responsibilities. If that happens, please resist the Capricorn instinct to say, “Fine, I’ll do everything myself.” Ask another family member to help, or hire someone for a day or two. An extra pair of hands can be the difference between handling the crisis efficiently and starring in your own exhausted one-person Untucked reunion.

The good news is that the September 26 full moon has plenty of strong, supportive aspects surrounding it, so whatever pops up, you should be able to handle it efficiently. Keep your schedule relatively light around that time, leave some breathing room for emergencies, and deal with problems while they’re still small enough to fix without requiring an entire HGTV production crew. Nip the issue in the bud, get everyone sorted, and return to your regularly scheduled fabulousness.

Capricorn, September is essentially asking you to do two things: go farther professionally and, if possible, farther geographically. The career energy is exceptional, your reputation is attracting important attention, and the golden triangle suggests creativity AND money can finally start dancing together. Just make sure you get that vacation in before September 26, because once the full moon arrives, your home and family may decide they’re ready for their own dramatic guest appearance. Darling, you’ve earned the getaway—book the room, pack the fabulous shoes, and leave the office to fend for itself.

My Dear water-bearer

Aquarius, ever since powerhouse Pluto moved permanently into your sign on November 19, 2024, beginning a twenty-year stay through January 2044, you've been slowly but surely transforming your life into something that actually reflects who you've become.

This isn’t a quick makeover where someone throws three pillows on a sofa and calls it a renovation. The biggest transformations require reflection, planning, patience, and sometimes a healthy amount of money in the bank to help you make the transition. You’re essentially doing a long-term cosmic home renovation on your entire existence, and darling, you are NOT accepting the first contractor who walks through the door.

This month, the focus turns firmly toward your finances. You’re not exactly the most materialistic sign in the zodiac, but you may be realizing that having a solid financial foundation isn’t about greed or accumulating things—it gives you freedom, confidence, and security. In other words, Aquarius is finally looking at the bank account and saying, “Maybe I would like my money to stop behaving like a contestant who gets eliminated before the commercial break.”

The August 27–28 full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces was difficult for almost everyone because Uranus, the planet of surprises, chaos, and sudden plot twists, decided to make things especially interesting. Your plans for a social event, vacation, or other pleasurable activity may have been torpedoed when you discovered how much everything was actually going to cost. Suddenly, what was supposed to be a fun little outing started looking like Beyoncé concert-ticket pricing, and you had to reconsider how much you really wanted to spend.

Uranus was moving through your fifth house of fun and romance, so this is where the budget may have been trimmed as Uranus challenged both the Sun in Virgo and the Pisces full moon eclipse. Alternatively, you may simply have been hit with a large unexpected expense at exactly the wrong moment. Of course, there is never a good time for an unexpected expense—it’s the financial equivalent of someone arriving at your house uninvited and announcing, “We’re going to need to talk.” As September begins, you’re becoming much more determined to understand your financial picture, tighten the budget, and get your money behaving itself.

If you haven’t paid your taxes yet this year, the September 10 new moon in Virgo is an excellent time to tackle them. You may even be ahead of the extended deadline, giving you enough breathing room to talk with your accountant about new tax laws and legitimate deductions you can take advantage of. And if you need to make a major purchase, do your comparison shopping. Aquarius, this is not the month to wander into a store, fall in love with something under dramatic lighting, and announce, “Take my money!” Do your research and get the best possible deal.

Mercury will retrograde from October 24 through November 13, and because Mercury rules electronics and machines, mid-September is a much better time to purchase anything with electronic chips inside. Computers, appliances, phones, gadgets, equipment—if it plugs in, charges up, flashes, beeps, or has a warranty booklet thicker than a Drag Race judging panel’s notes, buy it now. Mercury retrograde has a way of making us rush into decisions and then stare at the purchase later wondering what, exactly, possessed us.

The same goes for expensive personal purchases. If you’ve been eyeing jewelry, designer clothes, furniture, or another high-ticket item, September is preferable to October or early November. Get the thing while the cosmic lighting is good, darling. Nobody wants to buy a fabulous designer sofa during Mercury retrograde only to discover that delivery is delayed, the color is wrong, and the assembly instructions appear to have been written by aliens.

Most of September will keep you focused on money management, but by the September 26 full moon in Aries, your attention may shift toward a short trip. Mars will support your desire to get away, and Pluto will be cheering you on too, so a little escape could be exactly what you need. Just make sure you have the correct address and driving directions before you leave, because Neptune will be conjunct the full moon and may create confusion involving outdated addresses, inaccurate directions, or other travel details that seem perfectly fine until you’re sitting in a parking lot saying, “This is NOT the hotel.”

If you’re staying at a hotel, double-check the reservation. Don’t assume the booking is correct just because you received an email with a confirmation number and a suspiciously cheerful “We’re excited to welcome you!” Verify the dates, location, room, and everything else before you head out. Once you’ve handled those details, however, the other sparkling aspects surrounding the September 26 full moon suggest you should have a wonderful time.

Aquarius, September is essentially your cosmic financial makeover episode. Pluto is helping you transform your entire relationship with security and resources, the Virgo new moon gives you a perfect opportunity to get your financial affairs organized, and the Mercury retrograde ahead makes September the month to buy, plan, compare, and complete rather than procrastinate. Then, when the September 26 full moon arrives, you get to trade spreadsheets for a little adventure—provided you know where you’re going.

So check the receipts, call the accountant, compare the prices, buy the fabulous thing before Mercury starts acting brand-new, and then pack a bag for that little getaway. You’ve been renovating your life from the foundation up, Aquarius, and September is another important phase of the remodel. Just remember: even the most independent diva needs a budget—and even a genius Aquarius can benefit from checking the GPS before leaving the driveway.

Darling Fish

Pisces, you may enter September feeling a little uneasy, on edge, and wondering what fresh plot twist the universe has in store.

The August 27–28 full moon lunar eclipse in your sign may have delivered sudden, unexpected news, and Uranus in Gemini, sitting in your solar fourth house of home and family, was making mischief by challenging both the eclipse in Pisces and the Sun in Virgo. Family news or a development involving your home or property may have been difficult, leaving you to figure out what to do next. Basically, darling, your domestic life got handed an Untuckedstoryline when you were not emotionally dressed for it.

Pisces born in February, particularly those at the very beginning of the sign, were most likely to feel this eclipse strongly. If nothing happened around August 27–28, don’t assume you’ve escaped the storyline entirely—the news could arrive closer to the September 26 full moon because of the position of the lunar nodes. The universe does love a delayed entrance, especially when it can make the drama more theatrical.

Another possibility is that the eclipse brought an announcement from a steady sweetheart. If you live with a partner, for example, they could unexpectedly decide to move out, leaving you staring at the apartment expenses and wondering how the rent suddenly became your new toxic relationship. Pisces is an extraordinarily sensitive sign, so when something shocking happens, you don’t simply hear the news—you FEEL it, replay it, analyze it, and probably give it a full Broadway production in your head before breakfast.

When Uranus strikes, as it did during the August 27–28 lunar eclipse, there is simply no way to prepare for the particular subject it brings. Uranus specializes in introducing something that was never on your radar and that you never even considered possible. Sometimes your instinct is the only thing available to guide you forward, and during early September you may still be turning the situation over in your mind, trying to decide which direction makes the most sense.

But please don’t pressure yourself to find the perfect answer immediately, because the September 10 new moon in Virgo could bring opportunities and solutions that simply did not exist before. This new moon is an absolute peach, darling. If you’ve been struggling with a spouse or partner, for example, you may suddenly find a path toward compromise and harmony—but that’s only one possibility, not a cosmic accusation that you’ve been fighting over who left the toilet seat up. Mars in your fifth house of true love will be beautifully angled to the Sun and Moon, creating a much sweeter atmosphere and making cooperation considerably easier.

Single Pisces who are dating could now find themselves engaged or joyfully married, because apparently the universe has gone from “emotional crisis” straight into “say yes to the dress.” Finding the right living situation may be the one irritating logistical detail left to solve, but otherwise, relationships can become much more satisfying. This September 10 new moon is a dramatic contrast to the August 27–28 eclipse, and that’s exactly how eclipses work: they can deliver either wonderful news or deeply unsettling news, depending on what was already happening in your life when you reached the eclipse.

You may be thinking, “Okay, I have received enough news now, thank you very much,” but September isn’t quite finished. The September 26 full moon in Aries brings another financial storyline, illuminating your two money sectors with the Sun in your eighth house of finance and the full moon emphasizing your personal savings and income. Saturn will be conjunct the full moon, forcing you to confront certain financial realities. The message is not particularly subtle: Pisces, let’s look at the numbers.

You may be experiencing a cash shortage, but Mars is about to become your best friend by sitting in your fifth house of creativity—and THAT is your secret weapon. Pisces is famous for imagination and creative talent, so think about something you could design, make, create, and sell. Your artistic side may be more than an emotional outlet right now; it could actually help solve the cash crunch. Darling, this is the moment to stop saying, “It’s just something I make for fun,” and start asking, “How much would people pay for this?”

If your home, property, or a family member caused concern earlier in the month, there is excellent potential for the matter to be successfully resolved by the end of September. And this is where the cosmic drama gets especially fabulous, because two golden triangles appear during the month, both helping you see exciting developments around your home and family life.

The first golden triangle arrives with the September 10 new moon and involves Mercury in Libra, Uranus in Gemini, and Pluto in Aquarius. This is a gorgeous configuration for discovering solutions, getting information, communicating with the right people, and seeing possibilities that weren’t obvious before. What looked like a giant pile of emotional rubble could suddenly start resembling an HGTV renovation where someone finally walks in and says, “Don’t worry, I’ve got a plan.”

Then comes the September 26 full moon, when financial powerhouse Pluto in your twelfth house of imagination signals Uranus in your home sector. The triangle completes when Uranus in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius connect with the Sun in Libra in your eighth house of other people’s money. If you need to help a family member financially to repair or stabilize a living situation, the money you need may suddenly appear through a fortunate twist of circumstances. It’s giving unexpected check, surprise opportunity, mystery benefactor, or some other plot development that makes you say, “Wait… WHERE did this money come from?”

And that is the real story of September for you, Pisces: what begins as uncertainty can turn into a surprisingly fortunate resolution. You may have started the month feeling like the universe had dropped you into the middle of an emotional reunion episode with no script, but the golden triangles are showing that solutions can emerge from places you never expected. Business could also become brisk, bringing you a sum of money you didn’t anticipate but will be extremely happy to receive.

So don’t panic if September begins with unanswered questions. Gather information, trust your instincts, stay open to compromise, and keep your creative talents close at hand. Your home situation can improve, your relationships can sweeten, and your finances have the potential to receive a very welcome surprise. Pisces, the plot may begin with tears and confusion, but darling, by the finale, the music is swelling, the lighting is gorgeous, and somehow you are walking away with the money, the romance, AND the fabulous renovated kitchen.