September Horoscopes: Eclipse season is here!

Be sure to read your horoscope for your sun, moon and rising sign!

Powerful shifts and fresh beginnings are on the horizon! The Pisces Lunar Eclipse clears away what you’re ready to release, while the Virgo Solar Eclipse plants the seeds for new opportunities. With Mercury and Venus offering supportive energy and Mars entering Scorpio later in the month, September is an ideal time to take action and bring your ideas to life. (For more details on these transits, see my previous post). 

Let’s see what this month has in store for your sign!

Aries
September asks you to move with both courage and patience. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th speaks to you through your dreams and subconscious, urging you to release a karmic tie, lesson, or pattern before stepping into something new. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st shakes up an aspect in your health or work, inspiring a disciplined change that produces favorable results. Mars moving into Scorpio on the 22nd, fires up your passion and drive, while sharpening your strategy for overcoming challenges. Aries, this month, your wins are quiet, internal, and deeply transformative.

Taurus
Connections are front and center this month, Taurus. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th spotlights your friendships and group dynamics, asking you to consider if it’s time to make a change. Venus moving into Virgo on the 19th helps you discern the value of quality over quantity in your social life, resulting in a smaller but more meaningful circle. The New Moon Solar Eclipse on the 21st brings fresh energy for creative projects, romance, and new friendly faces. By the end of September, you’ll feel much clearer about who truly deserves your time and energy.

Gemini
September asks you to pause and reflect before making any big moves, Gemini. Uranus retrogrades in your sign on the 6th, turning your focus inward and sparking internal insights instead of outside changes for about 2 months. During this time however, a solid plan is forming quietly. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th highlights career shifts and asks if you’re ready to update your goals. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st brings a fresh start at home or with family, laying new groundwork for the future. By month’s end, patience meets perspective, and the pieces begin to click into place.

Cancer
Learning and personal growth take the spotlight this month. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th helps you get out of your head and adopt a softer, more intuitive perspective. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st sparks new beginnings in communication, study, or travel, expanding your worldview and connections. Mars entering Scorpio on the 22nd ignites your creative spark for romance or personal projects. Cancer, step beyond your comfort zone, you’ll be surprised at how much progress you can make in a short time. 

Leo
September is about endings that make space for meaningful new beginnings. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th helps you release what drains your energy; whether financial, emotional, or spiritual. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st opens the door to an opportunity pertaining to income, skills, or stability, but it will require commitment and consistency. Mars in Scorpio later in the month inspires you to find new ways to anchor your energy through healthier boundaries. Real growth comes not from controlling others’ perceptions Leo, but from consciously releasing yourself from them. 

Virgo
This is a pivotal month for you. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th reveals where healing, adjustment, or release is needed in your relationships. Then, the Solar Eclipse in your sign on the 21st sparks a personal rebirth It’s an opportunity to reset patterns, refine goals, and step into a sharper, more empowered version of yourself. With both Mercury and Venus moving through your sign this month, you’ll have the clarity, words, and confidence to make upgrades exactly where they’re due.

Libra
September opens with reflection, then builds momentum as you finish strong. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th encourages you to release habits or thought processes that undermine your health and well-being. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st opens the door for restoration and inner healing, reminding you that retreat and rest are just as essential as action. When Mercury enters Libra on the 18th, your words carry extra grace and influence, helping you express your truth and needs with confidence.By the time Mars enters Scorpio on the 22nd, you’ll be rebuilding your energy with renewed power and focus.

Scorpio
This is a month of passion and purpose for you Scorpio. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on September 7 breathes life into your creative side, love life, or whatever it is that makes your heart happy. Something may end, but if it does, it clears space for more authentic fulfillment. The Virgo Solar Eclipse on September 21 turns your attention toward groups, networks, and future potential, encouraging you to align with those who support you, and release those who don’t. Venus in Virgo on the 19th further supports beneficial collaborations and alliances. When Mars powers into your sign on the 22nd, this energy is pure alchemy. Direct it toward what you most want to create.

Sagittarius
September shifts your foundations with powerful eclipses, Sagittarius. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th highlights home and family matters, prompting closure, healing or fresh starts that help you move forward. The Solar Eclipse in Virgo on the 21st opens doors in your career and public life, offering an opportunity to redefine your goals or professional direction. Mid-month, both Mercury and Venus encourage you to plan carefully and communicate clearly to make any decisions or changes stick. By month’s end, you’ll notice your inner stability and ambition are reflected in your surroundings. 

Capricorn
September is quite an exciting month for you! The Lunar Eclipse on the 7th dissolves the mental clutter that has been living rent free in your head. What’s done is done and this eclipse helps you to release it. The Virgo Solar Eclipse on the 21st initiates a fresh start as you explore new options perhaps through education, leveling up your skills or travel. When Mars enters Scorpio on the 22nd, a group endeavor or future goal comes together under your direction, leading to bigger opportunities ahead. 

Aquarius
Money, resources, and responsibilities take center stage this month, Aquarius. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th reveals financial or energetic imbalances, inviting you make changes or release what no longer sustains you. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st ushers in a fresh perspective regarding shared resources, debts or commitments, inspiring you to seek or negotiate more equitable arrangements. Both Mercury and Venus transiting through Virgo, support planning and conversations that help you construct a solid foundation. By September’s end, you’ll know which investments (emotional or financial) are worth building on.

Pisces
September puts the spotlight on you, Pisces. The Lunar Eclipse in your sign on the 7th invites you to turn the final page on an old chapter and embody the version of yourself that feels more authentic now. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st recalibrates relationship dynamics, opening the way for new partnerships or changing how you engage with current ones. With Mercury and Venus moving through your relationship sector, your words carry power; helping you form agreements, connections, and opportunities that feel genuinely supportive.

Christine Mann (Fire Moon Alchemy) is a gifted intuitive and certified Reiki practitioner that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology. She can be contacted through her website: www.firemoonalchemy.com   

September 2025 Astrology: Eclipses, Retrogrades & New Pathways

September 2025 is one of the most pivotal months of the year. With two eclipses, multiple planetary shifts, and several retrogrades active, this month’s energies initiate change and opens doors for new opportunities.

Let’s look at the key movements and themes shaping this month:

Saturn Retrograde in Pisces:

On September 1, Saturn retrogrades back into Pisces, where it will stay until mid-February 2026. This transit calls attention to unfinished lessons, subconscious patterns, and karmic themes. Rather than pushing forward, Saturn asks us to slow down, take accountability, and integrate life’s lessons in a practical way. Old fears or perceived limitations may resurface, but this is an opportunity to approach them with greater wisdom and grace.

Mercury in Virgo & Libra:

Mercury moves into Virgo in early September, sharpening our focus, organization, and analytical skills. This is an excellent time for problem solving, planning, or streamlining routines. On September 18, Mercury moves into Libra, shifting the conversation toward diplomacy and fairness. Negotiations, contracts, and conversations in our relationships can be very productive during this time.

Venus in Virgo:

On September 19, Venus enters Virgo, bringing her practical perspective to our love, money, and values. Grand gestures are nice, but it’s the small, thoughtful details that support real connection. In work and relationships, discerning what’s useful, reliable, and sustainable will guide your next steps.

Mars in Scorpio:

Mars charges into Scorpio on September 22, boosting our drive, focus and strategic edge until early November. Use this time to commit fully to your goals or pour passion into creative endeavors with clear intention. Channel this energy wisely. It’s rocket fuel for anything you want to achieve or transform.

Uranus Retrograde in Gemini:

On September 6, Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini. This retrograde slows external change and turns the collective focus inward. It’s a good time to reflect on your choices, experiment with new approaches, and for reassessing long-term goals. Uranus is a “big picture” energy. Expect breakthroughs or announcements regarding technology, ingenuity or the rise of a new collective movement to emerge around February 3, 2026 when Uranus goes direct.

Eclipse Season:

Eclipses are always game changers and the September eclipses are no different:

Pisces Lunar Eclipse (September 7): Is it time to let it go? This transit invites you to peek at what lies beneath. Emotional release, subconscious healing, and spiritual reflection aid in integrating life lessons and dissolving outdated karmic patterns; paving the way for significant inner transformation.

Virgo Solar Eclipse (September 21): After the soul-searching Pisces Lunar Eclipse, utilize the beneficial energy of this Virgo solar eclipse to implement new intentions that align with your purpose, health, well-being and integrity.

Together, these eclipses bridge the Pisces-Virgo axis, inviting us to balance intuition with practicality and personal reflection with decisive action.

That’s the big picture overview for September 2025. But how will these shifts show up for you? Stay tuned, my September horoscopes for each zodiac sign are coming soon!

Full Moon in Aquarius 8/9/25


The Full Moon in Aquarius on August 9th asks you to reclaim your energy and stand firm in what sets you apart. If something feels off in a group or situation, trust that instinct. It likely is. The truth of the matter may be hard to pin down or difficult to accept. Whether it’s due to other’s insincerity, your own self-denial, or the quiet compromises that have been chipping away at your clarity and resolve.

Tonight, give yourself time to pause and reflect: Where have you been giving too much? What distractions or unspoken agreements need to be cleared? Let this Full Moon be a release of the subtle drains on your spirit. You don’t have to explain your boundaries over and over, and you don’t need to shrink your brilliance to fit in. Guard your clarity. Tend to your flame. Stay true to yourself. 💖✨

The following are a few crystal suggestions that may be helpful for you to wear, hold or incorporate into a crystal grid during this Full Moon to help you gain clarity and ground your intentions.

💎 Labradorite

– Enhances intuitive awareness and psychic insight during uncertain times
– Acts as a protective shield for your aura, especially in group dynamics
– Illuminates hidden truths and helps you access inner wisdom

🖤 Black Tourmaline

– Grounds your energy when emotions run high or situations feel chaotic
– Offers strong energetic protection from manipulation or negativity
– Supports firm boundaries and helps you stay rooted in your truth

💙 Aquamarine

– Encourages clear, honest, and compassionate communication
– Soothes anxiety and calms mental overwhelm, especially in social settings
– Helps you align your words with your values and inner clarity

💜 Amethyst

– Calms overactive thoughts and clears energetic confusion
– Strengthens spiritual boundaries and energetic sovereignty
– Promotes inner peace and emotional resilience under pressure

🤍 Selenite

– Clears residual energy from your aura, home, and tools
– Elevates your vibration and connects you to higher guidance
– Encourages mental clarity and a peaceful, receptive state

🌿 Fluorite

– Cuts through distraction and mental fog to support focus
– Protects against subtle manipulation and energetic drains
– Encourages discernment, objectivity, and staying on your path

Clearing your energy under the August 9 Aquarius Full Moon sets the stage for a fresh start to align your energy and goals with a series of upcoming supportive transits. The momentum begins with Mercury stationing direct in the sign of Leo on August 11. For more insights, check out your August horoscope in my previous post to see what’s ahead for your sign!

Christine Mann (Fire Moon Alchemy) is a gifted intuitive and certified Reiki practitioner that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology. She can be contacted through her website: www.firemoonalchemy.com