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   

Gemini August Tarot Messages: Ten of Swords

Ten of Swords from the Rider Waite Smith tarot deck

Alright, Gemini sun & rising, August brings a sense of finality and closure, with the Ten of Swords as your tarot card theme. It’s interesting as the Ten of Swords is associated with the zodiac sign of Gemini. The dates that correspond with the Ten of Swords are June 11 through June 20th, so these dates may have some significance for you.

This month, you might feel like you’ve hit rock bottom in certain areas of your life. The Ten of Swords is not the most uplifting card, as it often indicates a rough time in your life, sometimes accompanied by or the result of, a betrayal. As we see the character in this card literally has been “stabbed in the back” multiple times.

Don’t worry Gemini, I’m not going to leave you here. Believe it or not, there is a silver lining. The upside to this card is that it marks the end of a difficult cycle. As we see, the character in this card is making the “blessing” hand gesture. In my client readings, when this card comes up, I often tell them “thank goodness it’s over”.

Gemini, is this your message from spirit to let something go, whether it’s an old grudge or painful memory, a toxic situation, person or group, or something else that has reached the end of its cycle. The pain or challenges you’ve been facing have reached their peak or are close to it, and this month, it’s time to shift your focus towards recovery and renewal.

The tens in the tarot indicate endings and new beginnings. The card that comes after this one is the Ace of Swords, which is a Divine energetic vibration that stands for clarity, focus and truth.

As the month progresses, Gemini, you’ll begin to notice that things start to shift, even if it’s just little by little. The Ten of Swords signals that the worst is over, and the only way from here is up. This month is a period of wisdom and healing for you, and though it might be slow, progress is indicated. Every step counts. Again, this is one of the “rougher” cards in the tarot, so Gemini take the time you need to rest and recuperate, both mentally and physically. If you are resonating with this reading, for the next few weeks try to focus on more self-care than usual. Take care of yourself while you mend whatever this is for you. Quiet evenings at home complimented with spending time with positive people and time in nature is indicated for you.

By the end of August, you will see the light at the end of the tunnel. As I mentioned before, the Ace of Swords is next in the progression, indicating that new opportunities that align with your new path and goals, will begin to present themselves, and you’ll feel a sense of relief as the heavy burdens of the past begin to lift.

Remember, Gemini, that this card, though challenging, also represents resilience. You may be down temporarily, but you are not out. The end is at hand and know that you will be back up on your feet very soon. A fresh, new start is on the horizon. Take the time you need to go through the appropriate process whether this is healing, closure or both. But also know that the combined energy of the Ten of Swords and the Ace of Swords is supporting you as you step into a new chapter of your life, wiser and stronger than before.

Take care of yourself this month, you got this. ❤

11/27/23: Gemini Full Moon. The breakthrough!

Ten of Wands, Eight of Wands & Seven of Swords from the Rider Waite Smith tarot

The full moon in expressive Gemini begins our week early Monday morning. The sun is in the opposite sign of adventure loving Sagittarius, closely accompanied by fiery Mars, while at the same time both the sun and the moon are squaring Saturn. Squares indicate challenging aspects in astrology. And when a planet squares Saturn, you can bet it adds a serious tone to the conversation!

Mercury, Gemini’s ruling planet is paving the way in front of the Sun & Mars also in the sign of Sagittarius, prompting us to ask that tough question, have the conversation, take initiative, reach out for help, do the research, etc. Whatever this is for you, be prepared to receive an answer or information that results in the removal of a blockage or obstacle that clears the air, or offers a solution, in an area of your life where you may have previously been feeling stuck or unsure.

Look how the ten of wands is pushing towards the eight of wands. The ten of wands indicates a heavy burden, responsibilities or putting in the work. The number ten signifies endings in the tarot. I often say that the ten of wands is the final lap of the race and/or the moment before a breakthrough. That is what I am seeing here.

Some of you may be ready to release some commitments from an already crowded plate. If you been shouldering more than your share of problems, workload & responsibilities, this week may give you the opportunity to speak up to ask for help, and/or to set healthy personal boundaries. The eight of wands indicates movement, change & communication. Be diplomatic, but firm, and you may be pleasantly surprised at the results.

Your words have power this week. Wield them responsibly and new doors will open for you!

Have a great week! ❤

Full Moon in Gemini 12/7/22

Tarot cards Nine of Swords, Nine of Wands for the Full Moon in Gemini

As I look at these cards today for this transit, I sense a lot of collective pent-up internal energy. The Gemini moon represented by the nine of swords, has us all up in our head! And the Sun in the sign of Sagittarius, represented by the nine of wands, has us battle weary, but holding strong, as we are in the final month of 2022. Full Moons have a strong effect on us and the planet, as they intensify energy. Add the hustle and bustle of the holidays to the mix, and we have quite a dynamic smoothie whirling in the blender!

The advice card that came out is #53 use your hands. Ground some of this energy by getting out of your head and into your physical experience this week! Exercise, get out in nature, walk, run, do yoga, cook, bake, make crafts, spend time with your partner, etc. Make lists to help organize your thoughts. Try to schedule your day to focus your intentions & add structure.

It is also important to understand that December, collectively, is the time of the year where there are interruptions and delays due to the holidays. December as well as full moons, are also when cycles are generally finishing up. Make peace with the process and try to work with the tide instead of against it. Some arrangements, resolutions or important decisions may be best deferred to 2023.

Gemini is a dynamic energy that is quick witted, active, social and highly adaptable. This is not one of those “deep thoughts” kind of full moon. Its more about swift decisions and action. I feel both the 9 of swords and the 9 of wands in this reading indicate a strong desire for connection and new positive experiences. Perhaps you would like to make a difference in your community? Volunteer at a church, charity, animal shelter, fund raiser, etc. Host a holiday party. After what we have been through the last few years, I’m sure friends and family would love to get together! Do some fun activities with the kids. Knock out that holiday list by getting your shopping done early. Do that final closet clean out and donate items to charity. Dress up and go to a local community event. Attend a local market. Rediscover yourself and your surroundings.

Gemini rules communications! Now would be a great time to pare down social media feeds that no longer contribute in a positive way to your well-being! As well as maybe add some new interesting feeds to your experience.

Collectively, this full moon is quite active and expressive! The pent up energy we are experiencing may seem a little frustrating, but channeled in a positive way, it gives us the opportunity to make some sustainable and positive changes as we approach the end of 2022.

Helpful crystal suggestions: Black tourmaline, black obsidian, smoky quartz, pyrite, tourmalinated quartz, howlite, tigers eye, moss agate, ametrine, moonstone, nuummite, chrysocolla, quartz pyramid or point.

Have a great week!