What’s in store for you in September 2026? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…
Aries (21 March – 20 April)
September asks you to pace yourself, Aries. With Saturn and Neptune both retrograde in your sign, you may find that pushing harder simply leaves you feeling depleted.
This is particularly true around the 1st, when Mars squares Saturn, so give yourself permission to slow down if you can.
Relationships come into greater focus from the 10th, with Venus encouraging deeper connection and Mercury opening up communication with partners.
The New Moon on the same day can also bring a fresh beginning around work or your everyday routine, making this a good time to look for a new role or make positive changes to your wellbeing.
As the Sun moves into Libra on the 22nd, relationships become increasingly important, while the Full Moon on the 26th encourages you to clear out what you no longer need.
From the 27th, Mars brings renewed energy to romance, creativity and simply having more fun. Where could taking things more slowly at the beginning of the month help you make the most of this renewed energy later?
Tarot Card – Four of Swords
The Four of Swords reinforces September’s message that rest has a purpose.
You don’t always have to be moving forwards to be making progress. Taking some time out may give you the perspective and energy you need for the opportunities that emerge later in the month.
Taurus (20 April – 20 May)
September begins on a constructive note, Taurus, particularly where work and everyday life are concerned.
Venus brings greater harmony to your working relationships, helping you to collaborate rather than feeling you have to do everything yourself.
Relationships become even more important from the 10th, while the New Moon on the same day brings fresh energy to romance, creativity and pleasure.
If you’re single, this could be an interesting time to meet someone new, although the 15th may bring a difference of opinion or a more intense emotional atmosphere, so avoid turning a disagreement into something larger than it needs to be.
The Full Moon on the 26th asks you to take some time for yourself, before Mars moves into the area of life connected with home and family on the 27th.
You may find yourself tackling jobs around the house or finally getting moving on a project you’ve been putting off.
How could you make more room for enjoyment and connection this month without neglecting the practical things that need your attention?
Tarot Card – Three of Cups
The Three of Cups encourages you to make room for enjoyment this month.
Connection, friendship and shared experiences can remind you that life doesn’t always have to revolve around responsibilities. Accept invitations, spend time with people you enjoy and allow yourself some uncomplicated pleasure.
Gemini (21 May – 21 June)
Home and family take centre stage as September begins, Gemini.
The Sun and your ruling planet Mercury highlight this area of life, making it a useful time for sorting, clearing or making changes to your surroundings.
From the 10th, Mercury moves into an especially creative part of your chart, helping you to express yourself more freely, while Venus supports greater harmony in your working life.
The New Moon on the same day can signal a fresh chapter around home or family, perhaps even involving a move or property matter.
Take extra care with agreements around the 18th, however, when Mercury opposes Saturn; if something doesn’t feel quite right, give yourself more time before committing.
Romance and creativity are highlighted from the 22nd, while the Full Moon on the 26th brings friends and your wider social circle into focus.
What could you change at home now that would give you a stronger foundation for everything else you want to enjoy this month?
As September closes, communication at work becomes increasingly important.
Tarot Card – Ace of Pentacles
The Ace of Pentacles suggests the opportunity to create something more solid beneath your feet.
This may be connected with home, work or simply establishing a greater sense of security. A seemingly small beginning could have considerable potential if you’re prepared to nurture it.
Cancer (22 June – 22 July)
You may have plenty of energy to draw upon during much of September, Cancer, with Mars travelling through your sign.
This can help you get things moving, although you’ll need to watch the temptation to take on too much at once.
The beginning of the month also favours short journeys, conversations and catching up on things you’ve been meaning to do.
From the 10th, Venus brings warmth to romance and creativity, while Mercury turns your attention towards home and family.
The New Moon on the same day could bring news or an important conversation that marks a fresh beginning.
Home continues to take priority after the Sun enters Libra on the 22nd, but the Full Moon on the 26th turns your attention towards career and your direction in life.
Something may reach a natural conclusion, or you may simply realise that you’re ready for a change.
With so much energy available to you, where would directing it make the greatest difference now?
From the 27th, Mars gives you extra motivation to improve your finances.
Tarot Card – The Chariot
The Chariot feels particularly appropriate for a month when you have plenty of momentum behind you. The key is deciding where you actually want to go rather than racing in every direction at once. Focus your energy and you’ll accomplish far more.
Leo (23 July – 22 August)
Money and resources are highlighted as September begins, Leo, with the Sun and Mercury encouraging you to think carefully about what you have and how you use it.
There may be opportunities to improve your finances, particularly around the New Moon on the 10th, when a new source of income or a different approach to earning could emerge.
Venus also moves into the area of life connected with home and family on the 10th, bringing an urge to make your surroundings more comfortable or beautiful.
From the 22nd, the Sun encourages communication, learning and short journeys, while the Full Moon on the 26th may awaken your desire to travel further afield or broaden your horizons in some way.
The biggest shift comes on the 27th when Mars enters Leo. After a quieter period, your drive and determination return, giving you considerably more energy to pursue what matters to you.
If greater financial security gave you more freedom, where would you most like to direct this returning energy?
Tarot Card – Queen of Wands
The Queen of Wands asks you to remember the difference between confidence and proving yourself.
As Mars enters your sign, you may feel your natural fire returning. Trust your presence, creativity and instincts; you don’t need to force things in order to make an impression.
Virgo (23 August – 22 September)
September begins with the Sun and your ruling planet Mercury in your sign, Virgo, putting the emphasis firmly on you.
This is a useful time to consider what you want for the year ahead rather than automatically responding to everyone else’s priorities.
The New Moon in Virgo on the 10th offers an especially powerful opportunity for a personal fresh start, whether that means changing your appearance, beginning something new or simply deciding to approach life differently. What would you genuinely like to begin for yourself as you enter this new chapter?
Mercury moves into the financial area of your chart on the same day, encouraging practical conversations about money, while Venus adds warmth to communication and everyday encounters.
The Sun follows Mercury into the area connected with income on the 22nd, making finances increasingly important.
The Full Moon on the 26th can help you see more clearly where adjustments are needed, before Mars encourages you to work more quietly behind the scenes from the 27th.
Tarot Card – Nine of Pentacles
The Nine of Pentacles is a reminder to recognise what you have created for yourself.
September is partly about independence and understanding your own value. Enjoy what you’ve achieved, while also considering what would make your life feel richer in ways that have nothing to do with money.
Libra (23 September – 22 October
September begins more quietly for you, Libra, with the Sun and Mercury encouraging reflection and time away from the usual noise of life. You may benefit from doing a little less and listening to what your mind and body are telling you.
Things begin to change on the 10th when Mercury enters your sign, helping you find your voice and communicate more clearly.
Your ruling planet Venus also moves into the financial area of your chart, potentially bringing opportunities to improve your income or feel more secure in what you have.
The New Moon on the same day encourages rest and emotional renewal before your own season begins on the 22nd, when the Sun enters Libra and your confidence starts to return.
The Full Moon on the 26th illuminates relationships and may bring an important realisation about where you and another person stand.
What becomes clearer about a relationship when you give yourself enough quiet space to recognise what you need too?
From the 27th, Mars brings fresh energy to friendships and your social life.
Tarot Card – Justice
Justice asks for honesty, particularly in your relationships with others and yourself. Something may become clearer this month once you stop trying to accommodate every point of view.
Balance doesn’t always mean compromise; sometimes it means recognising what is fair and acting accordingly.
Scorpio (23 October – 21 November)
September begins with plenty of opportunities to connect with other people, Scorpio. The Sun and Mercury highlight friendships, groups and your wider social world, so you may find yourself busier than usual.
Then, on the 10th, Venus enters your sign, bringing a welcome boost to confidence and making this a particularly favourable period for relationships and simply feeling more comfortable in your own skin.
Mercury moves into a quieter area of your chart at the same time, suggesting that although your social life may be active, you’ll also need periods of privacy and reflection.
This becomes even more important once the Sun enters Libra on the 22nd.
The Full Moon on the 26th may bring a work matter to completion or highlight the need for a healthier balance in everyday life.
From the 27th, Mars moves to the top of your chart, giving you considerable drive and ambition where career and future goals are concerned.
Where would you most like to channel this growing confidence and ambition?
Tarot Card – The Magician
The Magician suggests that you already possess more of the resources you need than you may realise.
As Venus strengthens your confidence and Mars fires up your ambition, September is a good month to stop waiting for permission and begin making use of your own abilities.
Sagittarius (22 November – 21 December)
Career and your wider direction in life are strongly highlighted at the beginning of September, Sagittarius.
With the Sun and Mercury at the top of your chart, this is a good time to make yourself visible, apply for something new or take greater responsibility for where you’re heading.
The New Moon on the 10th could bring a fresh professional opportunity or mark the beginning of a new chapter. Could a new direction in your working life give you more of the freedom, interest or adventure you need?
Venus moves into a quieter area of your chart on the same day, however, reminding you that you also need some time away from other people’s demands.
Mercury simultaneously livens up friendships and your social life, and when the Sun enters Libra on the 22nd you may feel increasingly inclined to get out and reconnect.
The Full Moon on the 26th turns your attention towards romance, creativity and enjoyment, before Mars enters fellow fire sign Leo on the 27th, reigniting your appetite for travel, learning and adventure.
Tarot Card – Page of Wands
The Page of Wands brings curiosity and the desire to explore something new. You don’t necessarily need to know where an opportunity will lead before taking the first step.
September encourages you to follow what excites you and see what develops from there.
Capricorn (22 December – 19 January)
September encourages you to look beyond familiar territory, Capricorn. Travel, study and experiences that broaden your perspective are highlighted, particularly around the New Moon on the 10th, which could inspire you to plan a journey or begin learning something new. Could stepping outside your usual way of thinking open up possibilities you hadn’t previously considered?
The same day brings a shift towards greater sociability as Venus supports friendships and new connections, while Mercury moves to the top of your chart and helps you communicate your ideas professionally.
Take a little more care around the 18th, when Mercury opposes your ruling planet Saturn.
Conversations could feel more difficult than usual, so give yourself time before responding or making an important decision.
Career remains strongly highlighted after the Sun enters Libra on the 22nd, while the Full Moon on the 26th turns your attention back towards home and family.
Mars then energises joint finances and shared resources from the 27th, motivating you to take greater control of long-term financial matters.
Tarot Card: King of Pentacles
The King of Pentacles brings your attention back to stability and long-term thinking. Ambition can serve you well this month, particularly when it’s grounded in something sustainable.
Think beyond the immediate result and consider what you’re building for the future.
Aquarius (20 January – 18 February)
Finances, particularly those you share with other people, deserve some attention as September begins, Aquarius.
The Sun and Mercury highlight joint resources, debts, investments and financial commitments, making this a useful time to get things organised.
The New Moon on the 10th may bring a fresh possibility around shared money or an arrangement that gives you greater breathing room.
What changes would help you feel more secure financially while still leaving room for the experiences you want from life?
Venus moves into the career area of your chart on the same day, helping you make a positive impression professionally, while Mercury encourages you to think more broadly through travel, learning or new ideas.
The Sun reinforces this desire to expand your horizons from the 22nd.
The Full Moon on the 26th could bring important news or a revealing conversation, while Mars enters your relationship area on the 27th.
Partnerships may become considerably livelier over the following weeks, bringing passion and momentum but occasionally requiring a little patience too.
Tarot Card – Two of Pentacles
The Two of Pentacles suggests that September involves finding a workable balance between competing demands.
Money, relationships and future plans may all require attention, but you don’t have to solve everything simultaneously. Flexibility will serve you better than trying to control every outcome.
Pisces (19 February – 20 March)
Relationships are at the heart of September, Pisces. The Sun and Mercury begin the month opposite your sign, drawing your attention towards partnership and the way you relate to the important people in your life.
The New Moon on the 10th offers an opportunity for a fresh beginning within a relationship or, if you’re single, a change in how you approach love and commitment. What would a relationship that genuinely meets both people’s needs look like for you now?
Venus moves into the area of life connected with travel, learning and broader horizons on the same day, which could bring opportunities to experience something new with someone you care about.
Mercury then encourages deeper conversations about intimacy, trust and shared resources.
These themes continue after the Sun enters Libra on the 22nd.
The Full Moon on the 26th highlights your own finances and may bring a money matter to a conclusion or show you where something needs to change.
From the 27th, Mars gives you fresh motivation around work, routines and everyday wellbeing.
Tarot Card – Two of Cups
The Two of Cups reflects September’s emphasis on connection, but its message goes beyond romance.
The strongest relationships are those in which both people can meet as equals. Notice where affection, respect and emotional reciprocity flow naturally, rather than where you’re doing all the work.
