Contemplating Your Next Step Forward
This month is a precursor layup to October and November whereby a Venus retrograde in Scorpio will upend or encourage surprising romantic and financial encounters.
Before then, the main planetary station is Uranus retrograding in Gemini on Sept 10th. As Uranus only recently entered the sign of communication/education/community last summer, we are perhaps just learning about how this transit will impact us over the next 8 years.
On Sept 11th, Mercury moves into Libra and Venus into Scorpio. Mercury in Libra may bring a focus onto justice while Venus is already stirring passions and feelings underneath the surface. Venus will square Pluto on the 16th and 17th and here we may be dealing with either some incendiary feelings or financial manipulations. Technology seems to be the villain behind the scenes.
Neptune in Aries sextiles Pluto in Aquarius also on the 16th and this activates our own natal Neptune sextile Pluto placements, which everyone on planet earth possesses. This is encouragement to follow a new path out of the destruction of the old way of life.
On the 29th, the Sun in Libra trines Uranus in Gemini and in this instance we may experience a positive interaction with a male figure.
Uranus retrograde in Gemini Sep 10th
separating ties lightning strikes
Uranus will be travelling through the sign of Gemini for the next 8 years. He recently began his sojourn last summer 2025 and will annually retrograde in the month of September.
Uranus in Gemini speaks to new forms of communication, education, collective groups, speaking and writing. Previous transits in this sign coincided with the advent of the telegraph, the telephone and the television. As "tele" is the transmission of thought, what new conduit will arise in the coming years?
We can conjecture that there will be attempts to implement Neuralink technology into willing participants. Virtual reality and AI, especially AI companions, will become more ubiquitous.
In previous technology eras, the format influenced how people connected and talked and we can expect new language to enter the lexicon. Much of the behavior adaptations to new communication tools have been chronicled in Marshall McLuhan's "The Medium is the Message" and we are embarking on a new such trajectory in the next 8 years.
Uranus in Gemini may also point to reforms in education and as corporate 9 - 5 work is seemingly becoming obsolescent, students will require a different body of knowledge and skills to operate in the future "workplace", which may or may not exist at all.
Most definitely, Uranus in Gemini can quicken one's thoughts and inspirations and ehre we may see advances in culture and music.
Have you noticed yourself seeking out new forms of information or connection? Are you bored with certain areas of your life? Uranus is likely triggering these new interests and they will gain more presence in the coming years.
Depending on your sign, where will Uranus quicken your thinking or connecting?
ARIES - in your local community, with close friends
TAURUS - in exploring new ways to make money
GEMINI - in resetting your public image
CANCER - in sifting through family karma and moving on
LEO - in your online presence
VIRGO - in solving work problems
LIBRA - in seeking more education or self-improvement
SCORPIO - in handling your joint finances
SAGITTARIUS - in surprising you with new and unusual relationships
CAPRICORN - in managing health and lifestyle issues
AQUARIUS - in inspiring new creative projects
PISCES - in making changes in your home life
I have oftentimes described Uranus transits as "divorce" transits where you are separated from a person, place or ideology that no longer serves you. Uranus wants to liberate you from constricting or restricting circumstances. Alternatively, it can act as an accelerant and move relationships, projects or concepts forward in a rapid fashion.
Regardless of which way this shows up for you, it's easier to handle if you're willing to accept the changes with grace.
Venus into Scorpio Sept 11th
seductive options
Venus enters Scorpio on Sept 11th and due to a retrograde in Oct and November, will remain in the sign until Jan 8th, 2027. This is a very long stretch which will involve a lot of passion, intrigue and drama, particularly for the fixed signs. Venus is about values and in the sign of Scorpio, the main question to ask is " is it worth the emotional energy to be involved with this person or situation?" If you don't know when going into it, you will certainly be enlightened by the end of the cycle.
Venus is about love and the feminine and interestingly, next January we will have a Mars (men) retrograde Jan through April 2027. I bring this up because over these next six months, we will all receive an education regarding attachment, desire, emotional depths and anger, obsession and perfection.
Where will you experience a walk on the wild side in the coming months?
ARIES - the tall, dark stranger, an enticing lover
TAURUS - with your current partner or an ex
GEMINI - in daily encounters, at the gym
CANCER - when exploring your creativity
LEO - in your home or with your family of origin
VIRGO - in your local environment
LIBRA - in the discovery of new ways to make money
SCORPIO - in a reevaluation of self
SAGITTARIUS - a revisiting of your more primal nature
CAPRICORN - in online connections
AQUARIUS - in professional matters
PISCES - with a potential out of town fling
Venus in Scorpio square Pluto in Aquarius Sept 16th - 17th
intrigue and/or power struggles
Venus will also square Pluto on the 16th and 17th of the month, amplifying the energy of emotional intensity crossed by technological distance. We may discover secrets via online reveals and engagements. Triangulation as well as manipulation can be hallmarks of this transit as well and while it is short-lived, the presence of Venus in Scorpio for an extended stay, may turn this into a psychological lesson plan for the season.
How will you experience either the positive stimulation or more traumatic version of this square?
ARIES - should you focus on your intimate partnerships or social media audience?
TAURUS - should work or your relationship take more precedence?
GEMINI - is it better to focus on the body versus the mind?
CANCER - does commitment trump frivolity?
LEO - who needs more support, your children or your spouse?
VIRGO - is it more important to develop your community ties or your professional tribe?
LIBRA - you are actually feeling quite good about yourself but others may want to compete for attention
SCORPIO - you can still look great while your entire life is shifting
SAGITTARIUS - even if you're falling apart on the inside, you present well in public
CAPRICORN - "the world' sees you as successful even if your bank account isn't showing it
AQUARIUS - professionals want to help "the old you" while you are in the midst of a rapid transformation
PISCES - as you continue the spiritual journey on the outside, inside youa re being bust right open
Neptune in Aries sextile Pluto in Aquarius Sept 16th
opening to your life's mission
As mentioned previously, everyone living on the planet now has a Neptune sextile Pluto aspect in some configuration. When an outerplanetary aspect mirrors what you're personal chart possesses, you have the opportunity to bring its essence into form.
We are all embarking on a new chapter and are called upon to be individualists and warriors in birthing a new world while we battle the forces of technocratic omnipotence.
How will we carve out our own space and value in the coming years? We cannot stay small or weak or we will be trampled in the ongoing decimation of the world we once knew.
Yet, we all have incarnated at this moment in time and hence have a mission to attempt and pursue. If you haven't figured it out yet, now is the time to allow universal forces to place you in the right circumstances to fulfill your spiritual requirements.
What new dream are you here to embody or manifest?
ARIES - you reveal your courage and individuality in the face of political or cultural pushback
TAURUS - you recognize that your inner life birthes the creation of our outer professional identity, what is the next career move?
GEMINI - you may be the person who can translate deep spiritual truths in an accessible way to the masses
CANCER - as the emotional center of the zodiac, you can show people that your emotions cleanly guide you to the right relationships and work
LEO - your relationships transform your faith and philosophical world view
VIRGO - partnership and work ethic go hand in hand
LIBRA - different relationships trigger new creative output
SCORPIO - addressing suppressed anger release the family trauma
SAGITTARIUS - you discover that your creativity can inspire your community to "fight the power"
CAPRICORN - your newfound emotional strength also translate into financial wealth
AQUARIUS - as your mind explores new ideas, you become more of your true self
PISCES - you hold great power in reserve and unleashing this brings you greater material manifestation
Sun in Libra trine Uranus in Gemini Sept 29th
stimulating insight or opportunity
With the majority of outerplanets travelling through air and fire signs, relationship dynamics are accelerated. We can easily meet new people, and whether they are a moment or a lifetime, will change the way we think.
We can meet one such person or encounter at the end of the month when Uranus trines the Sun in Libra. Trines are usually positive in nature (as opposed to squares or oppositions) so whomever we meet or speak with can be liberating and stimulating at the same time.
Where might be experience a surprising individual who opens our mind?
ARIES - a new relationship inspires new ways of thinking
TAURUS - you discover a new way to work or make money
GEMINI - exposure to creativity changes how you present yourself
CANCER - you suddenly see your childhood and mother through a different set of eyes
LEO - your social circle may introduce you to a new friend
VIRGO - a professional opportunity arises to make more money
LIBRA - an encounter with a foreigner has you seeing the world differently
SCORPIO - for you this could be the tall dark stranger
SAGITTARIUS - your best friend or partner may introduce you to a new social group
CAPRICORN - a new protocol at work raises your profile
AQUARIUS - seeing some art or hearing some music expands your consciousness
PISCES - a family member may help you out financially
So the first part of September has a straightforward "back to work" vibe. As the month progresses that dedication may begin to fade or dissolve due to emotional or psychological issues that arise and command our attention. Between the Venus retrograde next month and the Mars retrograde in Jan 2027, we will be presented with situations that question our values and ideas concerning femininity and masculinity. Not saying this upcoming period will not be fun because it is likely to be quite sizzling for many of us. So focus on work right now before the emotional maelstrom washes away your puritan resolve.