Summer is wrapping up this month, so your September 2024 horoscope for each zodiac sign is packed with some important endings and meaningful new beginnings.
It’s Virgo season, and this earth sign’s cosmic ruler Mercury is no longer retrograde as of August 28, which is certainly cause for celebration. However, some outer-planet retrograde action is going down on September 1, as wild-child Uranus begins its annual backspin, while transformational Pluto moonwalks back into Capricorn after spending the first stretch of its retrograde in Aquarius.
On September 2, the Virgo new moon faces off with stern Saturn, asking us to buckle down and get serious about tidying up the messier parts of our lives. Alongside this lunation, take-action Mars clashes with hazy Neptune—so while you’ll probably feel ready to move forward, it might be difficult to see exactly what your next move should be. Combine your intuition with some classic Virgo season logic to find the answers.
The week after the new moon brings some sign switches for the personal planets. Passionate Mars enters ultra-sensitive Cancer on September 4, followed by logical Mercury joining the sun in clear-thinking Virgo on September 9. The middle of the month is a wonderful time for anyone who’s looking for love, as a gorgeous alignment between amorous Venus and lucky Jupiter on September 14 has everyone bubbling over with romantic feelings. Let yourself get lost in the magic of a crush.
Big changes are brewing during the second half of the month, as the season’s first eclipse arrives on September 17. This full moon and lunar eclipse in Pisces asks us to take the blinders off and take an honest and meaningful look at our lives. What have you been running from instead of dealing with head-on?
The full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces takes place on September 17 at 10:34 p.m. ET.
More change comes on September 22, which is the date of the autumn equinox as well as the first day of Libra season. As the daylight hours get shorter, Libra energy reminds us to find more balance and get ourselves on solid footing. However, romantic Venus enters deep Scorpio on the very same day, so we may not shy away from extremes when it comes to our desires and relationships. A few days later, on September 26, Mercury joins the sun in Libra, granting everyone the diplomacy and charm necessary to breeze through any social situation or conversation with ease—especially when it aligns with the sun for a clarifying Mercury cazimi on September 30. Get out there and have some autumnal fun.
Your September 2024 monthly horoscope for each zodiac sign
Read on for your full horoscope for the month of September 2024, according to your sun sign and/or rising sign:
Aries
Monthly Affirmation:
“I have the power to create a life that is filled with adventure.”If you’re ready to get your act together for autumn, you’re in luck, because your Aries horoscope for September 2024 is swooping in with the focus and productivity you need to get down to business. Virgo season’s energy is sweeping through your life like a clean-up crew, and the new moon on September 2 is a great time to consider what habits you should add to your routine in order to live a healthier lifestyle. Just keep in mind that your cosmic ruler Mars is squaring off with delulu Neptune at the same time, so formulating a clear plan could be harder than it sounds. Listen to your heart.
Just after the new moon, love planet Venus links up with the South Node in your relationship zone, so allow yourself to release any codependencies or unhealthy dynamics in your partnerships. A couple weeks later, the lunar eclipse on September 17 asks you to examine what internal issues you’ve been running from as you’ve distracted yourself with work and responsibilities. Is there something in your subconscious you’ve been avoiding? Eclipses aren’t easy, but the cuddly vibes of the autumn equinox on September 22 will warm your spirit. Use this as an opportunity to lean into your relationships and build more closeness with a partner. Read your full 2024 yearly horoscope.
Taurus
Monthly Affirmation:
“My dreams are coming true right before my very eyes.”Your Taurus horoscope for September 2024 is filling you with inspiration thanks to Virgo season lighting up your chart’s passion sector, so open your heart to some new creative and romantic sparks. As the month begins, chaos agent Uranus stations retrograde in your sign. You’re undergoing a long term period of upheaval, and the next few months give you some time to process any sudden changes that have gone down since the year began. The new moon on September 2 is the perfect time to hatch a plan to bring more joy into your life, whether that’s by making more time for play and leisure, or by pursuing a romantic interest who’s been slowly proving their worth.
The lunar eclipse on September 17 is an eye-opening one, and you may find yourself looking at your friendships in a new light. If things are out-of-whack and some of your social connections are leeching your energy, you may need to consider distancing yourself—because you deserve the space to find a more supportive community. The autumn equinox hits on September 22, and now that summer’s over, you may be ready to clean up your habits and get your schedule a little more organized. Find a healthy balance between work time and free time. On the same day, your romantic cosmic ruler Venus makes its way into your relationship zone, making love especially luscious and partnerships extra sensual. Now’s a beautiful time for connection. Read your full 2024 yearly horoscope.
Gemini
Monthly Affirmation:
“I have faith that everything happens for a reason.”The detail-oriented vibes of Virgo season are inspiring you to take care of business in your home life, but your Gemini horoscope for September 2024 still has plenty of flirtatious fun in store. The new moon on September 2 is a great time to take care of chores or house repairs, or if you’re feeling more intense, perhaps reach out to some family members to tackle some unfinished business. Conversations with relatives or domestic partners will be even easier once your cosmic ruler Mercury hits Virgo two days later. Romance revs up mid-month, as abundant Jupiter in your sign forms a lucky trine with amorous Venus in your passion sector. Plan a date night, or just channel all this sparkly energy into a creative project instead.
Your personal life has commanded a lot of attention this month, but professional projects come to the forefront under the lunar eclipse on September 17. Tap into your heart and get real about what trajectory you’d like to be on career-wise. By the time Libra season starts on September 22, inspiration is flowing, so you may feel motivated to pursue a passion project or try out a new hobby. Chit-chatty Mercury hits Libra on September 26, too, so fire off some flirty texts, especially under the clarifying rays of the Mercury cazimi at the end of the month. Read your full 2024 yearly horoscope.
Cancer
Monthly Affirmation:
“I leave everyone better than they were before.”Summer’s your season, but you might be feeling excited to see it come to an end, as your Cancer horoscope for September 2024 is bringing you loads of energy and lots of fun, yappy vibes. Virgo season lights up your communication sector, and the new moon on September 2 can inspire some meaningful conversations. Words are coming with a lot more clarity now than they have in a while, and it’ll be even easier to express yourself once chatty Mercury enters Virgo on September 9.
High-octane Mars also hits your sign during the first week of September, giving you an exhilarating boost of willpower and motivation that’ll help you slay your goals through the rest of the month. Put this moxie to good use under the lunar eclipse on September 17, as this is a time to let go of outdated beliefs and open your heart to higher aspirations. You’ll be ready to cozy up at home with a PSL once the autumn equinox hits on September 22—but you may want to do so with someone special, as Venus enters your sex and dating sector on the same day. At the end of the month, Mars in your sign vibes out with down-to-business Saturn, giving you the stamina you need to pursue some long-term goals. Right now, hard work pays off. Read your full 2024 yearly horoscope.
Leo
Monthly Affirmation:
“I attract opportunities that bring me financial prosperity.”Money is on your mind thanks to Virgo season lighting up your finance sector, so your Leo horoscope for September 2024 might have you craving the good life. The new moon on September 2 is a good time to consider some long-term investments, whether those have to do with your bank account, relationships, or personal growth. If you need to start a post-birthday-season savings plan, this is a helpful energy for that, too.
The lunar eclipse on September 17 hits deep, as it asks you to lift up the hood of your proverbial car and check out what’s really happening under there. Do some of your relationships need a tune up? Are your boundaries shot? Are some of your repressed fears catching fire? Deal with these issues now before they turn into a roadside emergency. Once the autumn equinox hits on September 22, you can shake off the heaviness and enjoy some fall-themed fun. The sun in Libra lights up your communication zone, so you’ll be feeling extra social—especially once chatty Mercury joins the party on September 26. Speak your truth at the end of the month, as the Mercury cazimi can inspire clear-thinking, and you’ll know exactly what needs to be said. Read your full 2024 yearly horoscope.
Virgo
Monthly Affirmation:
“I am on a road that leads to self-discovery.” to discovering my true self.”The sun is shining in your sign this month, so your Virgo horoscope for August 2024 is filled with plenty of opportunities for growth—plus a chance to start rewriting a few storylines completely. Things kick off with a new moon in your sign, offering you an empowering new beginning that can help you buckle down and start getting serious about your longer-term goals. Your clever cosmic ruler Mercury skips into your sign on September 9, so expect to feel especially on top of your mental game. You’re sharper, wittier, and quicker than ever, so get out and impress people with your brilliance.
A powerful lunar eclipse hits on September 17, asking you to get real about relationships. Are you being delulu about love? Do your expectations need to be brought down to earth? Face the facts while also honoring your heart, as this is the start of an important personal (and interpersonal) journey. The sun leaves your sign on September 22 followed by Mercury a few days later, so you might feel more focused on finances, especially if some celebratory birthday splurges got the best of you. Make a budget or some money moves around the 30th, as the Mercury cazimi will bring some fresh ideas, especially when it comes to your funds. Read your full 2024 yearly horoscope.
Libra
Monthly Affirmation:
“I am at peace with my past and I look forward to my future.”Your solar season is fast approaching, and your Libra horoscope for September 2024 is making sure you cleanse away everything that isn’t serving you in order to make space for some birthday blessings. The new moon on September 2 asks you to get introspective, so taking a break from your busy social life to spend some time in solitude is a good idea. Getting in touch with yourself is a good idea now anyway, as your cosmic ruler Venus in your sign is conjoining the South Node of Destiny the following day, forcing you to flush out attachments that are hindering your growth.
Romantic Venus is a busy girl during its tour through your sign this month, and once it trines lucky Jupiter on September 14, you’ll be hit with an exciting burst of optimism. You’re quickly realizing that whatever you’ve had to let go of recently wasn’t something you wanted anyway. Better things are yet to come. The lunar eclipse a few days later gives you one last chance to break bad habits before your birthday season rolls around on September 22. At that point, it’s party time! The sun in your sign hits refresh on your confidence levels, and you’ll want to connect with friends once chatty Mercury follows suit a few days later. The Mercury cazimi in your sign on September 30 could bring all sorts of exciting new ideas, so start brainstorming about your birthday goals. Read your full 2024 yearly horoscope.
Scorpio
Monthly Affirmation:
“I am open to making new friends who enrich my life.”These last weeks of summer are a prime time for socializing, and thankfully, your Scorpio horoscope for September 2024 offers you plenty of opportunities to vibe with your crew. Virgo season energy always brings you out of your shell, and you can use the new moon on September 2 as a chance to connect with your community in a more meaningful way—whether that’s through volunteer work or simply attending a local event to meet more like-minded people. Your traditional ruler Mars zooms into your adventure sector a couple days later, lighting up your desire to learn new things and have some new experiences. A little risk pays off sometimes.
Your social life has been bustling lately, but the powerful lunar eclipse on September 17 asks you to take the cosmic mirror and turn it toward yourself. What are you contributing to the groups of people around you? Are you honoring your self-expression in an authentic way? Your creativity needs an outlet to shine, and you may need to figure out how to make it happen. The autumn equinox hits on September 22, and romantic planet Venus enters your sign the same day, promising some fun fall flirtations. Your allure is through the roof, so use it to attract the things you want and bring a little more love into your life. Read your full 2024 yearly horoscope.
Sagittarius
Monthly Affirmation:
“I am organized, disciplined, and using my time wisely.”Summer may be coming to a close, but your professional life is ramping up—and your September horoscope for 2024 is kicking off with some big career opportunities, thanks to the down-to-business new moon in Virgo. This is a great time to make a detailed five-year-plan that gives you some direction when it comes to work, and once logical Mercury hits your ambitious tenth house one week later, you’ll have even more clarity on how to move forward and what projects to tackle first.
And work and no play for a Sagittarius is a no-go, and a gorgeous trine between lover Venus in your social sector and lucky Jupiter in your relationship zone on September 14 is exactly what you need to loosen up, tap into some romantic magic, and flirt your heart out. Who doesn’t need a little more love in their life? The lunar eclipse on September 17 pulls you deep into your heart, forcing you to face some memories and move through some past struggles so you can fully show up as the most powerful version of yourself in this moment. Thankfully once Libra season arrives on September 22, you’ll be feeling more lighthearted and ready to have some autumn fun with friends. Hit the pumpkin patch or throw an equinox party to celebrate this seasonal shift. Read your full 2024 yearly horoscope.
Capricorn
Monthly Affirmation:
“I am in tune with my purpose and I’m passionately pursuing it.”As the month begins, power-hungry Pluto retrogrades back into your sign for the last time in your lifetime, crystallizing some of the long-term transformations you’ve undergone over the past years. And this intense shift most certainly sets the tone for your Capricorn horoscope for September 2024. The new moon on September 2 is facing off with your hardworking cosmic ruler Saturn, so it’s a great time to discerningly analyze everything you’ve been learning, sift through it to find the gems, and then expand your worldview accordingly. A couple days later, go-getter Mars zooms into your relationships zone, so stand up for what you want in love. Don’t sit around waiting for someone else to make the first move.
The lunar eclipse on September 17 wants you to face your truth, whatever that looks like, and say the things you’ve been too afraid to say. Everything will come out eventually, so you may as well take charge of the narrative. You’ll have more energy to put toward career goals once Libra season starts on September 22, as the sun will be lighting up your ambitious tenth house, and logical Mercury follows suit a few days later. This last week of the month is great for brainstorming new ideas, starting important professional conversations, or otherwise making plans that’ll push your business goals to a new level.
Aquarius
Monthly Affirmation:
“I am protecting my energy by setting firm boundaries.”Your Aquarius horoscope for September 2024 has you in a sensitive place, so while you’re usually cool as a cucumber, spend these final weeks of summer moving a little more gently with your feelings. The first week is eventful, as your cosmic ruler Uranus starts retrograding through your nostalgic fourth house on September 1, and transformation Pluto retrogrades out of your sign and into your sleepy twelfth house on the same day. There’s lots of processing happening beneath the surface now, so tune into your spidey senses and use your intuition. The new moon on September 2 is the perfect time to check in with your personal boundaries and make sure you’re protecting your energy sufficiently.
The lunar eclipse on September 17 asks you to shift your focus onto your material resources, letting go of things that aren’t adding value to your life and making space for things that’ll make you feel safe—as well as things you can enjoy! But once the autumn equinox arrives on September 22, it’s time to shake off that summertime sadness and embrace the joys of fall. Be a little more adventurous and open your heart to new experiences. After all that introspection, you’re ready to explore some new and exciting terrain. Read your full 2024 yearly horoscope.
Pisces
Monthly Affirmation:
“I am enough just as I am.”Virgo season is putting your mind on your partnerships this month, so it makes sense that your Pisces horoscope is bursting with romantic opportunities. The new moon on September 2 is the perfect time to start thinking about commitment—whether that means leveling up with a current partner or making things official with a crush. Carnal planet Mars hits your sex and dating sector a couple days later, turning up the volume on passion. You can also channel this adrenaline rush into a creative project, but whatever you do, don’t let this burst of inspiration go to waste—especially mid-month, when your lucky traditional ruler Jupiter blows a kiss to artistic planet Venus. Romance is flowing, and so are your artistic visions.
Buckle up, because the lunar eclipse in your sign on September 17 is kicking off a massive new chapter in your life, and it’s time to shed some old skins. Take off the rose-colored glasses and find the magic in what’s actually right in front of you. This reality check paves the way for the autumn equinox, and these cozy vibes set the stage for some deep introspection. It’s time to check in on what’s happening beneath the surface of your heart and your relationships alike. At the end of the month, down-to-business Saturn in your sign is vibing with go-getter Mars, giving you loads of steam when it comes to pursuing passion projects or taking initiative with a lover who you’d like to keep around for the long-haul. Read your full 2024 yearly horoscope.
