Horoscope
Your Cancer Monthly Horoscope for September
Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
- September 1: Uranus Retrograde begins in Taurus
- September 1: Pluto Retrograde enters Capricorn
- September 2: New Moon in Virgo
- September 4: Mars enters Cancer
- September 8: Mercury enters Virgo
- September 17: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces
- September 22: Sun enters Libra + Fall Equinox
- September 22: Venus enters Scorpio
- September 26: Mercury enters Libra
Pack your bags, Cancer! You’ve probably got some travel planned this Virgo season. Maybe you booked a weekend getaway or you’re visiting friends across the country. You’re also simply craving more time with loved ones and have a packed social calendar. The next few weeks are the time to also focus on your mindset and the way that you speak to yourself.
You’re reconsidering one of your long-term goals right off the bat on September 1 when Uranus goes retrograde in Taurus. You could meet someone unexpected who can help connect you with the right people to make progress on your dreams. A new and surprising friend or mentor may also enter your life. On the same day, Pluto Retrograde re-enters Capricorn, putting tension on your one-on-one relationships. If you’ve ignored red flags, toxic patterns, and pangs of jealousy over the past few months, this is your chance to address them. Someone close to you might also go through a challenging situation and require your support. People you meet and chance encounters might feel karmic, and your relationships are undergoing a period of transformation. You’re either going deep with someone or choosing to part ways!
The new Moon in Virgo on September 2 coincides with a new contract or exciting idea. You are mentally stimulated! Maybe you make the decision to go back to school or you commit to learning a new skill or hobby, just for fun. Today can also bring developments and turning points to your relationships with siblings, BFFs, and extended family members. You could feel ready to bury the past and start fresh. Mars, the planet of action and frustration, enters your sign on September 4. For the next few weeks, you have a lot of momentum and drive, but with all that extra energy, you may also be a bit clumsier, so move through your days with a little caution. Any repressed anger or frustration also bubbles up to the surface. You might find yourself getting into more conflicts, but it’s in the name of advocating for yourself.
You’re experiencing a reality check on September 7 when the Sun in Virgo stares down Saturn in Pisces. You may need to set boundaries with someone, hear a “no” when you were hoping for a “yes,” or simply feel a little down. This energy encourages you to slow down and rest. It will all clear up in a few days! Mercury, the planet of communication, enters Virgo on September 8, bringing important news your way and bestowing you with bright ideas. Over the next few weeks, your mind and schedule are both busier. Maybe you’re catching up on some late-night reading or all your weekends are booked up with social events. This is also a productive time for negotiating and sharing your thoughts, ideas, and feelings with others. Venus in Libra links up with Jupiter in Gemini on September 14, and you’re overcome with gratitude for your chosen family and the way they show up for you. You could confide in someone you trust or receive a thoughtful gift from a loved one.
The Full Moon lunar eclipse in Pisces arrives on September 17 with a revelation! Fated conversations can bring a perspective shift. If you’re learning something new, this can mark a moment of proficiency and more confidence. You’re reclaiming your voice and sharing your truth far and wide!
The Sun enters Libra and the fall equinox takes place on September 22, and you’re ready to slow down and catch up on rest. The next few weeks invite you to reorganize your space to make it more comfortable. You could spend more time with family and roommates, or you’re simply resisting the urge of FOMO and choosing to stay in. You may be in a more nostalgic mood as you reflect on the past and learn to get go of what no longer serves you.
On the same day, Venus in Libra rams into Pluto in Capricorn, stirring up drama in your relationships. You may deal with jealousy, obsessive feelings, or feeling out of control. You could move through a transformative situation with a family member, roommate, or lover. Later in the day, Venus enters Scorpio, putting you in a flirty mood. You’ve got the charm and charisma to win people over, and this is a lucky time to share your skills with the world! You could go viral on social media or have one of your dreams come true. Singles might feel like putting themselves out there and couples are focused on finding more time for pleasure.
Mercury enters Libra on September 26, and your mental energy is focused on family. Maybe you’ve got a family reunion planned or you learn some news about a close friend. You’re feeling sentimental or even stuck in the past. If you’re considering moving or changing up your living situation, you may make a decision during this time. The month wraps up with the Sun in Libra and Mercury in Libra meeting at the same point in the sky on September 30. Today, you could learn a secret, recognize a family cycle that you’re ready to break, experience a moment of clarity about your living situation, or have a heart-to-heart with someone you love.
Stephanie is an astrologer, psychic medium, and witch. She’s studied the mystical arts for over a decade including the stars, mediumship, palm reading, tarot, curanderismo, and more. She is the author of Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year and host of the podcast Daily Horoscope for Your Zodiac Sign. Her work has also appeared in Refinery29, Well + Good, Bustle, among other publications, and she has appeared on the Today Show as an astrology expert and modern mystic.