September will be an easier and calmer month than August. And it will be a prelude to what is coming in Oct and Nov when the eclipse season starts
Venus transits Leo from August 31st till September 25
The first positive thing to notice is Venus has moved away from the gaze of Saturn and into Leo on Aug 31st. This Venus transit will especially impact the fixed signs, including Leo, Scorpio, Taurus, and Aquarius. It will make you feel more bold and confident now.
Rather than the aspect of Saturn Venus is receiving the aspect of Rahu, Mars and it will be conjunct Sun. This can make us more sociable and it can also bring some excitement to relationships now. Though I would say, it is not a good time to make a relationship official due to the malefic, fiery aspects impacting Venus.
This is esp true during the Venus combustion which starts mid Sept and ends in late Nov. Though passions can run high but can also result in fights and arguments. Some separations and breaks will also result, and this has been an ongoing theme this year. And this will continue till Nov.
Be also watchful of spending more than you can afford when Venus is combust. Venus is combust for around 10 weeks. I take Venus to be combust when it is 10 degrees or less from the Sun. Now how this will manifest depends on which sign Venus is in and how close to the Sun it is transiting.
Here in Leo, the Sun is stronger meaning the Venus significations get sacrificed for the Sun. So, there is more focus on individualistic goals and less on making compromises in rels.
See what the Sun rules in your chart to see what areas of your life you will give priority toward. All results are not the same and the situation changes at the end of the moon around the new moon.
Mercury in Virgo till October 26, Retrograde from September 10
Mercury remains strong in Virgo since August 20. Then on Sept 10, Mercury will turn retrograde in Virgo. And will stay in Virgo till October 26 due to its retro cycle.
So now is a good time for activities connected to Mercury. It could be scheduling apts, studying pursuits, financial transactions, and making connections. During its retrograde phase, it is still a strong Mercury – particularly to reconnect with others and finish tasks.
It is also a good time to resume or pick up where you left off with goals and projects that were put on hold. Also, a great time to reconnect with old friends too. You may find people returning to your life, including friends, network connections, work colleagues.
You may also restart a health routine that you had put on hold. The entire two month phase of Mercury in Virgo it will only receive the benefic aspect of Jupiter. If you wanted to cultivate good habits related to food and exercise this is excellent for that.
It is also great for any educational pursuits, learning a new subject, a new language, or a new skill. You can expect positive developments with money matters and wealth building activities.
Full Moon in Aquarius in the nakshatra of PurvaBhadra on September 10
Then on the same day as Mercury turns retrograde, we have the full moon in Aquarius in the nakshatra of PurvaBhadra. This is a good full moon for connecting with others, and socialising. Especially people from the past may reappear as Mercury has just turned retrograde, so this energy is more potent.
The only aspect this full moon receives is one from Venus. Again, suggesting a good time to make connections – old and new. The controlling planet of PurvaBhadra is Jupiter, situated in Pisces second from it. So, this again indicates relationships will feature now.
Rahu, ruler of Aquarius, is third from this moon, so could also suggest some surprise connections that you make at this time. This is a good moon transit for the fixed signs, as well as for the air signs. See where Aquarius falls in your chart to get a hint in what area of life you will be impacted.
Sun will transit Virgo from Sep 17 till Oct 17
This is another great transit for the Sun as it only receives benefic aspects. First, it will join exalted Mercury and get a boost from its friend Jupiter’s direct aspect. And then, Venus will also join.
There are no harsh aspects but here, Venus and Mercury, will be the dominating influence rather than the Sun. So, rather than individualistic and ambitious goals, now is the time to compromise in rels, and give way to others. This is a positive transit for being open to rels and invites from friends to meet and to connect.
Venus transits Virgo from Sep 25
On September 25, we see Venus join Mercury and Sun in Virgo in the early morning hours. Normally this is not a good position for Venus because it tends to give Venus a critical and petty quality. But here Venus joins an exalted Mercury which will balance out its debilitated state – balance out but not cancel.
Its still a debilitated Venus but balancing out can simply mean with Mercury there, your speech becomes more refined rather than nitpicking and critical. Or when it comes to money, maybe you become more calculating rather than frugal, as Venus in Virgo can make you stingy.
New Moon in Virgo, in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalgun on September 25
On the same day, we have a New Moon also in Virgo. Late into the day the Sun and Moon join in Virgo in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni. This is an auspicious new moon for any activities where you want long lasting results.
Normally this would be a great full moon for making commitments in rels. But Venus being combust and Mercury retrograde, be sure you get all the facts. Perhaps give it till after the eclipses before making firm irreversible commitments.
It is however an excellent time to start a new routine, a new endeavour, a new chapter in life. Jupiter aspects this new moon. This new moon is also with two benefics, both in Uttara Phalguni.
Again, with retro Mercury so close to Venus, this suggests re-connecting with old friends, old rels. It is especially good for all the earth signs, or if you have planets in earth signs you can see the benefits now. Sun is the controlling planet of Uttara Phalguni which is where the New moon takes place so suggesting a great time for fitness and health or any self-care activities. This could be connected to financial matters, your own business too where you can see some positive growth.
Overall this month is a very good one for rels, socialising, and money matters.
