September 2022 Astrology Guide: 7 Retrograde Planets Are Forcing You To Slow Down
Mercury retrograde will begin in Libra on September 9, becoming the 6th planet to retrograde this Summer (make that 7 cosmic bodies if you include asteroid Chiron). With Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto, and Chiron already in retrograde motion, this September will direct your focus toward introspection, reflection, restoration, and redevelopment. You will face major challenges to slow down and not act on thoughts or opportunities when they arise. It’s time to restructure and redevelop projects and plans you initiated earlier in the year rather than starting anything new. When retrograde season puts your patience and trust to the test, take solace in the fact that we’re all moving through this turbulent time. You’re not going to look bad for feeling confused or not knowing the right words to express your feelings — go easy on yourself!
Saturn and Uranus have been strengthening in power and intensity throughout Leo and Virgo season, and by the end of the month (on September 30 leading into October), they will form a challenging confrontation that will stir up global changes. Saturn in Aquarius (signifying our collective responsibilities) will square off with Uranus in Taurus (signifying the destabilizing nature of global economies and our environment). Historically, this cosmic alignment has coincided with financial crashes and heightened confrontations with authority. However, with both planets retrograde, you may get the feeling that tensions are quickly boiling beneath the surface as many will lose their faith and trust in the systems and public figures who were supposed to protect them.
Your love life in September
Venus — the planet that rules over love, beauty, and friendship — will move into Virgo on September 5, bringing a rigid and earthy feel to your love life. While this energy isn’t the best for gentle romance and an emotional heart-to-heart with your BFF, it’s perfect for narrowing down the exact qualities you’re looking for in your dream partner — especially if you’re a Virgo, Gemini, Sagittarius, or Pisces rising. If you’re dating, you may feel like you aren't meeting anyone who meets your high standards. There’s no shame in knowing what you want! Stick to your list and hold out for the right person — you’ll be glad you did in the end.
If you’re already partnered up, Venus in Virgo will activate your helpful and supportive side. This is the perfect season to show your loved ones how much they mean to you instead of just telling them. Run an errand for them, pick up their favorite takeout on the way home, help out around the house, and make an effort without being asked. Earth signs will have the easiest time adjusting to this energy; however, if you have dominant water energy, you might need extra verbal confirmation from your loved ones that they’re acting out of love rather than obligation.
On September 29, Venus will move into Libra, which is great news as this is the air sign Venus feels most comfortable and free in. Venus in Libra’s energy will boost the activity in your social life. You may find that more people around you catch your eye, making this the perfect time to flirt and have fun without worrying about where things are going. By this point, Libra Season will have already begun (on September 22, to be precise), so relaxation and pleasure would already be your top priority. If you’re an Aries, Gemini, Libra, or Sagittarius rising, utilize this energy by getting closer to people who excite and inspire you — especially if you went into hermit mode during Virgo Season. If Mercury retrograde stirs up thoughts about your ex-partner, exploring your options might be the distraction you need to stop you from sending that risky text.
Your career and finances in September
Venus’ voyage through Virgo will inspire you to get organized and productive. If you don’t already have a financial plan or budget, this month is the perfect time to track your expenses and income ahead of the Autumn/Winter seasons when global financial circumstances could become more challenging. Separate the things you truly need from the expenses that aren’t a priority right now but don’t cut corners in ways that will compromise your comfort and wellbeing. Find alternatives and make adjustments where necessary.
You’re likely to feel like you aren’t producing your best work this month due to the heavy retrograde energy. Give yourself more time than you think you need to complete work, meet deadlines, and scour your emails, essays, and contracts for mistakes. On September 26, Venus will merge with Mercury retrograde in Virgo, which could bring new ideas on how you can make money, reallocate your expenses, or boost your focus and results at work. Venus and Mercury in unity will ooze charm, so if you've been hoping to get financial support or career guidance, take your time to structure a careful plan or convincing speech and presentation that’ll get you what you want. With Mercury still retrograde, it’s important that you don’t act on your ideas just yet, as people will most likely take a prolonged time to consider whether they want to
Your wellness and healing in September
The full moon in Pisces on September 10 will be the dreamiest and most spiritual day of the month, bringing psychological endings and a release of anxiety and mental pressure. This lunation will encourage you to work on activating and aligning your third eye chakra. You’ll know if your third eye energy is imbalanced if you’re finding any excuse to avoid facing the truth that is presented to you, or if you’re creating stories to structure a new version of reality that is easier for you to believe. It’s time to lower the veil and strengthen your awareness, even if that means accepting hard truths.
The New Moon in Libra will align on September 25, and if there’s one word to describe this lunation, it's complex. The Sun and Moon will join forces in Libra, activating new beginnings and opportunities to instill balance and peace in your life. This cosmic restart also offers the perfect energy to support your search for a new romantic partner. However, you might want to hold off diving headfirst into a passionate romance with the first eligible bachelor or bachelorette you meet.
The New Moon will temporarily divert your attention back to yourself, causing you to consider whether you are truly ready for the new beginnings you’re envisioning. You might have to think back to past relationships that didn’t work and explore how you can do better in the future. Maybe you moved too fast with someone new before you'd healed from your ex, or you committed to a new hobby and creative project before realizing that you didn’t actually have the time to stick with it You might still be going back and forth about what you’re looking for in your ideal relationship — which is totally okay — but it's probably not ideal to get your feelings involved with someone until you’re clear. If you’re already in a relationship, you may begin to reconsider your standards and whether you’re getting what you need in your existing relationships, which could pave the way for difficult but necessary conversations about how you and your boo can better serve one another.
Your self-care in September
If there was a perfect time to get into a healthy morning routine, September would definitely be it! During September, the Sun shifts from health-conscious Virgo into image-conscious Libra, inspiring you to bring order, consistency, and self-care into your daily routine. It’s time to add structure to your mornings to set your day off right; find the perfect time to wake up to avoid rushing out the door and bulk up your skincare routine to show yourself some TLC. Want a more personalized read? Click here to read your free September horoscope.
