Your Monthly Horoscopes: September 2025

A difficult decision awaits you

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Welcome to your September horoscopes! It’s Virgo season, and though this time usually brings a refreshing back-to-school energy, this year has less order and more chaos. It’s eclipse season which means that the only constant is change. What’s unstable is especially clear on the 6th when Uranus—planet of upheaval—stations retrograde in Gemini.

The total lunar eclipse in Pisces on the 7th brings a wave of opportunity that requires an open mind and an open heart. On the other side of the spectrum, the solar eclipse in Virgo on the 21st brings a difficult decision, walking away from something so that what really matters can grow.

Despite the chaotic eclipse vibes, this month also includes some great energy to collect one’s thoughts and get organized through the storm. Saturn—planet of structure and discipline—dips back into Pisces on the 1st. For all of us, this shift will close a chapter that began in March 2023 of finding a better balance between cultivating compassion and maintaining boundaries.  Mercury enters Virgo on the 2nd where the communication planet is a skilled communicator. Look out for an a-ha moment on the 13th when Mercury goes into the heart of the sun.

On the relationship front, Venus begins the month in Leo. Pursuing connection with a courageously open heart is rewarded under these skies. Venus moves into Virgo on the 19th, and we shift into showing love through acts of service and paying close attention to detail.

After all the eclipse season shakeups, the fall equinox and sun’s entrance into Libra on the 22nd brings some much needed balance. Action planet Mars returns to its home sign of Scorpio on the same day. This is the most powerful position Mars has been in since the Spring of 2024. After all the tumult, September ends with some solid momentum.

(Horoscopes follow for each sign. If you know your rising sign, reading for that sign may provide further insight.)

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Aries (March 21 - April 19)

  • Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (9/7): Surrender to the unknown
  • New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo (9/21): Ditch the grueling workout routine
  • Other Key Dates: 9/4, 9/15, 9/24

This month you’re feeling extra creative and romantic. You’re yearning for connection and expansion, but find you get the most satisfaction from romancing yourself. Tensions in close relationships, particularly in the workplace, are taking up a lot of your time and energy. Remember that sometimes it’s better to take a pause rather than start a fight. The lunar eclipse in Pisces on the 7th is a moment to take a step back and appreciate the big picture. A much needed boost of confidence is coming for you at the end of the month. Use this energy to own your needs and negotiate better agreements in all parts of your life.

Love Horoscope: All you want is to fall in love, to be romanced. With your ruling planet Mars in relationship-oriented Libra for most of the month, you’re also feeling a lot of tension in all of your closest connections. You’re full of passion and every light chat is turning into a fight. The shift into Libra season on the 22nd brings more joy to your relationships.

Money Horoscope: Watch your spending this month, especially when it comes to dining out, entertainment, or anything connected to your hobbies. Once Venus enters practical Virgo on the 19th, you may want to invest in something for work or fitness, but wait until after the solar eclipse on the 21st to make any major purchases.


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Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

  • Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (9/7): Celebrations with new friends
  • New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo (9/21): Big decisions around following your heart
  • Other Key Dates: 9/15, 9/19, 9/20

After this summer’s slow progress, life starts happening fast this month. The eclipses occurring on the 7th and 21st highlight the parts of your chart that have to do with following your heart and making your dreams come true. The thing about wish fulfillment is that once you get what you want, it usually requires a lot of work to maintain it. Once Libra season begins on the 22nd, you get a reality check about how hard this work is actually going to be. What’s happening is as disorienting as it is exciting. Don’t forget to acknowledge your happiness amidst the chaos.

Love Horoscope: This month puts your closest relationships to the test as you have to take on something very difficult together. Whether you’re having your first kid, going into business or adopting a puppy, you’ve never felt so much like a team. Mars enters Scorpio and your relationship sector on the 22nd bringing some conflict along with a huge dose of passion.

Money Horoscope: Some unexpected financial relief happened this summer when you had to cancel a trip to take care of things at home. This month, your expenses are back to their usual pace and you may be more tempted than usual to treat yourself. Wait until after the eclipse on the 21st to make any large purchases.


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Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

  • Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (9/7): Amazing career opportunities
  • New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo (9/21): Hard decision at home
  • Other Key Dates: 9/2, 9/3, 9/11, 9/12, 9/13, 9/17, 9/18, 9/19

After a busy summer that kept you stuck in the same routines, you’re breaking into new territory this month. The lunar eclipse on the 7th is in your career sector and brings a major opportunity to get ahead or even switch roles into a new field. At the same time, you’re having to make some hard decisions at home. You might be in the midst of moving and decluttering all your belongings. Or maybe your parents are downsizing and you’re helping clean out their basement. You could also just be finally letting go of some emotional baggage that’s been holding you back. Whatever it is, the point is to feel less stuck in the past and free to do what you want now.

Love Horoscope: While dating opportunities may seem limited in the first half of the month, your ruling planet Mercury moves into Libra and your romance sector on the 18th. It’s time to connect in more creative, provocative or even spiritual ways. Try something new.

Money Horoscope:  It’s a great time to earn money and also a great time to spend all of it. Your biggest lesson of 2025 is about learning to make the most of what you have and find abundance where you once saw only lack.


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Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

  • Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (9/7): Last-minute opportunity to travel or take a class
  • New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo (9/21): Difficulties with a close friend
  • Other Key Dates: 9/14, 9/29

After a summer of feeling limited in both time and resources, you’re ready to shake off the compare and despair of watching everyone else’s seemingly more glamorous life play out on Instagram. You’re craving the relief of Virgo season’s back-to-school energy and everyone getting back to their usual routines. But this month’s eclipse season has some surprises in store for you. This includes your own chance to escape or explore around the lunar eclipse on the 7th. The problem is: the joy you experience from a last minute trip to Paris or joining a yoga teacher training may inspire jealousy in one of your closest friends. Try to shake off their negative vibes and focus on your growth.

Love Horoscope: September, for the most part, is a quiet month for your romantic life. If you’re seeing someone, taking day trips or even a big vacation together could deepen your bond. If you’re out of the scene, you’re inspired to put yourself out there once Mars enters Scorpio on the 22nd.

Money Horoscope: This month brings some much needed stability for your finances. Though you’re tempted to use some of your extra cash on treating friends or buying gifts, it’s best to direct that money toward experiences and learning new skills.


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Leo (July 23 - Aug 22)

  • Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (9/7): A sudden inheritance
  • New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo (9/21): Limit your spending
  • Other Key Dates: 9/10, 9/12, 9/21, 9/23, 9/24

This summer brought a lot of indulgence and questionable treat yourself purchases for your birthday. Now that it’s Virgo season, a budget overhaul is in order. But with the eclipses on the 7th and 21st bringing shakeups to your income and investments, you’re realizing over and over again that your usual tactics aren’t going to work. That spreadsheet or app served its purpose in the past, but now that you’re earning more or have joint resources with a partner, you need a different system. It’s going to be a trial and error journey, but by the end of the month, you’ll have a process that fits into your other daily routines.

Love Horoscope: You thought you had finally put a power struggle to bed, but as Saturn re-enters Pisces on the 1st, you’re back to the same old argument. Whether this is a haunted situationship or stretched out divorce settlement, it’s time to own your part of the story.

Money Horoscope: As discussed above, September is all about managing money for you. It’s a season for repairing credit and making good investments with your joint resources. Harness the energy of Mercury in detail-oriented Virgo from the 2nd through 18th to get into the nitty-gritty of it all.


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Virgo (August 23 - September 23)

  • Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (9/7): Relationships expanding!
  • New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo (9/21): Self-care enlightenment
  • Other Key Dates:  9/2, 9/3, 9/11, 9/12, 9/13, 9/17, 9/18, 9/19

After a summer of being off the grid, you are back in the spotlight and the main character of September. Not only is it your season, but there are eclipses happening in your sign. This isn’t just any birthday, it’s a life changing one. Your task this month is to make some hard decisions that allow you to know yourself better and find more expansive relationships. This process could look like many different things, but a great place to start is getting into the nitty-gritty details of your self-care routine and also your financial health. Feeling confident in these areas will help you know what’s necessary and what’s just fluff. By the time we reach the fall equinox on the 22nd, you’ll be exhausted but have so much clarity.

Love Horoscope: The lunar eclipse on the 7th brings an exciting culmination for your love life. Whether you’re getting back into the dating scene or taking a long term relationship to the next level, what’s happening now feels like a dream come true. You thought this mindset refresh would be difficult, but right now, it’s coming with ease.

Money Horoscope: Money matters are top of mind once your ruling planet Mercury enters Libra on the 18th. The end of the month is a great time to implement a new budgeting strategy or bring some new technology into your money management.


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Libra (September 23 - October 21)

  • Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (9/7): Breakthroughs around health, work and self respect!
  • New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo (9/21): No choice but to let something go
  • Other Key Dates: 9/15, 9/18, 9/19, 9/20

Welcome to eclipse season, Libra! After a summer that left you reeling around friendships and romance, you’re ready to get back to routine and focus on yourself. Virgo season is always a more low-key time for you as you build systems and structure behind-the-scenes. But this month is eclipse season and may bring sudden beginnings and endings that throw you off your usual flow. Whether you’re starting a new job, diving into a new fitness routine or fostering a puppy, the lunar eclipse on the 7th brings chaos to your life along with a lot of joy. Use this month’s energy to clarify your own personal goals outside of any social pressure so that when your season begins on the 22nd, you’re thriving without the haters.

Love Horoscope: Last month’s full moon in Aquarius brought breakthroughs and breakdowns to your dating life. Now, you’re much more interested in focusing on yourself. More opportunities for connection will come in October, but for now, focus on nourishing the relationships you already have.

Money Horoscope: Financial pressure is heavy this month as you realize what’s keeping you from financial freedom is a lack of discipline. Embrace trial and error as you find a better flow. Action planet Mars enters your money sector on the 22nd just as your season begins. After all your hard work, you can own your power in making financial decisions.


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Scorpio (October 22 - November 21)

  • Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (9/7): Falling in love
  • New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo (9/21): A necessary friend break up
  • Other Key Dates: 9/4, 9/15, 9/24

September continues August’s theme of laying low and catching up behind the scenes. Your ruling planet Mars is still in Libra and your unconscious sector and you may be feeling low energy and insecure. This isn’t the time to push through, but rather to rest or put the finishing touches on something you’ve been working on for a long time. Your energy completely shifts after the 22nd when Mars enters your sign. While the eclipses bring shakeups to your social life, this shift brings the confidence for you to own your choices. Save your energy in September so you can ride the waves of momentum for the rest of the fall.

Love Horoscope: The lunar eclipse in Pisces on the 7th brings some exciting developments to your romantic life. If you’re single, this eclipse could pull a potential match out of the woodwork, and if you’re partnered, it could reignite the passion. Though all of this feels very sudden, a supportive conversation on the 15th gives you confidence in the long-term potential.

Money Horoscope: Your cash flow is improved through work or investments outside of your usual routine. Because of the fluctuating nature of eclipse season, this would be a great time to challenge yourself to a no spend month. You’ll have a clearer idea of what you really need later in the fall.


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Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

  • Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (9/7): Family secrets revealed
  • New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo (9/21): Career decisions made final (for better or for worse)
  • Other Key Dates: 9/4, 9/12

After a summer of travel near and far, you’re getting back into the swing of your usual home and work routines this month. Virgo season is usually prime time for you to set goals in your career, or take on new leadership positions. But with the eclipses happening on the 7th and 21st, you might find that you’re more interested in nesting than getting ahead. What you want to build at home will require an investment of not just money but also your time. It’s an emotional decision to turn down a promotion for more time with your kids. But what if this isn’t stagnation, just a different kind of success?

Love Horoscope: If this summer was about reorienting your relationship philosophy (and maybe going on a few trips), September is for setting goals together. You’ve reached new heights in your connections and now it’s time to set standards that reflect all that growth and inspiration.

Money Horoscope: Since late May, you’ve been experimenting with taking more financial risks. But as discipline planet Saturn dips back into Pisces on the 1st, you may feel less sure about your next steps. It’s time to release the pent up emotions you have around security so that you can feel more abundant.


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Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)

  • Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (9/7): Finding inspiration in the mundane
  • New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo (9/21): Important decisions around travel or education
  • Other Key Dates: 9/1, 9/17, 9/21

After spending the summer tackling home improvement projects, making vision boards for your dream house and/or caring for aging parents, an unresolved issue sneaks up on you in September. You thought you’d “gotten over it.” You thought you’d adjusted your schedule enough to make a problematic job tolerable. But without a large project to distract you, you’re back in the same frustrated place. No matter how stuck you feel, change is always possible. You just have to be willing to approach the problem from a different angle. The eclipses on the 7th and 21st help you adjust your attitude and find imaginative solutions.

Love Horoscope: September is a month for leveraging your connections. What does that mean? Well, it might mean asking that guy you had no chemistry with from Hinge for a networking contact, or asking a friend of a friend to hook you up with a place to stay out of town. You’ll be in a better headspace for romance when you break out of your rut. Even if it wasn’t a love match, you met these people for a reason. Use your social resources.

Money Horoscope: July and August brought some financial struggles and this month, you’re feeling more on top of your spending. Keep up the good budgeting habits and try not to stress spend on too much take out.


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Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

  • Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (9/7): An unexpected gift at your front door
  • New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo (9/21): Clarifying joint financial goals
  • Other Key Dates: 9/1, 9/17, 9/21

This summer brought a difficult but necessary reckoning around your most important relationships. You’re not the same person who you were a few years ago, and it’s time that your friendships and partnerships reflected who you are today. Virgo season is usually when you throw yourself into collaborative projects and make yourself useful through service to others. But now that you have better boundaries, you’re not getting many favors asked of you this year. What are you supposed to do with all this free time? Enjoy yourself?! The lunar eclipse on the 7th is a portal toward claiming your own worth and prioritizing yourself.

Love Horoscope: Love planet Venus spends most of this month (through the 19th) in your relationship sector. If you’re partnered, this influence is great for bonding, especially through travel or cuddle time at home. If you’re single, you may find yourself re-evaluating what you even want from dating this month. What if you have a new type?

Money Horoscope: This month’s eclipses highlight the parts of your chart that deal with money—both your personal income and shared resources. Through some trial and error this month, you’re learning that you can support yourself, both financially and emotionally. 


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Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

  • Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (9/7): Emotional breakthroughs!
  • New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo (9/21): Unlock new relationship dynamics
  • Other Key Dates: 9/4, 9/12

As a very empathetic person, the tumult of eclipse season has you very attuned to not only your own fluctuations, but the waves everyone else is riding. After getting a break from taking yourself so seriously, Saturn returns to your sign on the 1st so you can finish out the growth arc you started back in March 2023. At the same time, the eclipse in your sign on the 7th opens your mind to new possibilities, especially around your image and health. You may have a hard time this month finding balance between what you feel called to do for others and what you need to do for yourself. Remember that strong boundaries will bring the right people closer. 

Love Horoscope: Though personal pressure is high this month, you’re also drawn to spending lots of time with the people you love. The period from the 12th through the 17th could bring important conversations with someone you’re dating. This isn’t the time to keep things light. Go deeper.

Money Horoscope: Some of the money pressure you’ve been feeling since late May alleviates this month as Saturn retrogrades out of your money sector. There’s still a lot of work to do in this area of your life, but for now, keep that frugal mindset and save what you can.

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