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The sun is moving through the sector of your chart that rules travel and learning, and while September has plenty of adventures in store for you, there’s also a hazy, confusing energy around communication that could find you feeling lost. Your perspective and beliefs are challenged this month as you discover what’s real and what’s B.S.!
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Still, the start of the month is exciting: Mercury is in fellow earth sign Virgo, and it makes a harmonious connection with Uranus in Taurus, another earth sign. The planets’ connection on September 1 promises a whirlwind of spontaneous adventure and strokes of genius. Venus in Virgo also connects with your ruling planet Saturn in Capricorn on September 1, creating a wonderfully supportive energy. This bodes especially well for connecting with leaders or authorities at school, during your travels, or even in you spiritual pursuits! A kind spiritual counselor helps you get clear on your desires and values and inspires you to open your mind to what else could be out there for you. But as you begin this spiritual journey, you’ll also need to brush up on psychic protection and beware of charlatans.A new cycle begins as the sun meets Mars in Virgo on September 2, inspiring you to break out of your usual routine and visit new places and ideas. This is an especially energizing time if you are in school or traveling, or even if you're publishing something! On this same day, Venus clashes with Jupiter in Sagittarius, inspiring a burst of inspiration and romance! You’re far too realistic to be considered a "dreamer," but your wishes feel like they’re coming true. Just watch out for overindulging! Mercury, Mars, and the sun meet in Virgo on September 3, again inspiring you to branch out, explore, travel, and study.
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- Branch out of your usual routine by visiting new places, or even experiencing a familiar place in a new way
- For when the desire to over-indulge is overwhelming: some reading on how we’re affected by consumer culture
- Wear some clear quartz to facilitate communication when expression isn’t clear and easy
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- Take this opportunity for bonding with a card game that can help prompt deep discussion
- Read up on how to detect lies with this book by a former CIA officer
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- Cut down on screen time and rest your eyes with a soothing eye mask made of jade
- Try some calming sound therapy at home, to connect with your inner voice
- Some research points to the benefits of psychedelics on “dissolving your ego” and mental health
- Give yourself a well-deserved physical and mental break with a spa session.
- When the sun connects with Pluto, explore your spiritual development with these tarot decks recommended by astrologers
- Prepare for the release that comes with this emotional full moon, with a soak in this moon phase bath tea
- When things (and people) seem confusing, try some structured journaling so you can jot things down and process the chaos later
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September 14 also brings a fourth run-in between Neptune and Mars, so you might feel very confused by other people's intentions or actions at this time. Accept that you're at a crossroads right now, and that you're likely seeing the worst in people. Watch out for shady, slippery behavior, and laziness—including your own—but be realistic about what these behaviors mean for your relationships with others.Virgo season has you learning much about the world around you (and who you can and can't trust), and the universe is nudging you to take what you’ve learned and apply those lessons to your life. This full moon marks the beginning of the shift between thinking about what you will do and actually doing it. When Saturn’s retrograde—a powerful period of inner work for you, since Saturn is your ruling planet—ends on September 18, you're ready to rebuild some of the most important structures in your life. You're also feeling especially energized as action planet Mars connects with the planet of transformation, Pluto, on September 19.Your final drama with Neptune arrives on September 21 as it clashes with Jupiter. Think back to January 13 and June 16, when the two planets last opposed (though truthfully, you may well have been feeling a similar energy all year). It's not like you to put blind faith into something, but you may not have realized you were doing that. You might’ve taken a fact, idea, or situation for granted, and now you’re learning that things aren't as you previously believed. Don't beat yourself up about it. It's possible there was truly no way you could have known, and now with this learning experience—as disappointing or even embarrassing as it may be—you know better now…unless, of course, you're in denial! It's time to come back to reality, dear sea goat. It's rare that you get lost in illusions, but you're only human.
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Mercury clashes with Saturn on September 22 and a grumpy energy flows, but it's also helping you see things from a more realistic standpoint and pushing important conversations to take place, so at least there's that! Libra season begins on September 23, bringing you reward and recognition and inspiring you to focus on your career and public life. Mercury connects with Jupiter on September 24, inspiring a boost in optimism; while you're still feeling burned by the B.S. that Jupiter's square to Neptune exposed, you're learning to trust your intuition again after recovering from the disappointments that took place.Venus clashes with Saturn on September 25, applying pressure on you to make a decision about what you want. Watch out, as this is another grumpy day and a mood of rejection is in the air—ask for favors on another day. Mercury clashes with Pluto on September 26, which is fantastic for research and getting to the bottom of a mystery, but be cognizant of nosy behavior. Avoid an argument with a boss or authority figure, and generally be mindful about power struggles!
- As your mind turns to your career this month, see if seeking out a mentor might be helpful in whatever path you’re pursuing
- Seize on the creative atmosphere around you by designating a spot in your living space for ideas
