In our monthly horoscopes, we provide a more in depth look at what's happening in the sky. If you are not a Scorpio and/or don't care about Scorpios, you can read the rest of our monthly horoscopes here.Fall is a perfect season, isn't it, Scorpio? It's chilly enough to warrant snuggles in cozy sweaters and cups of steamy beverages, and, of course, there's Halloween, the best holiday ever. It's almost here—the Autumn equinox arrives on September 23, with the Sun's entry into Libra, the sign of harmony, bringing a balance of day and night. But before all that leaf-crunching, candy corn goodness, we still have to deal with Leo, namely Mars (your ruling planet) and Venus in Leo. Ugh, lively Leo, always vying for the spotlight, bright and sunny summer vibes flying in the face of everything you're not, dark scorpion. Let's take a look at what's to come this September:
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Your ruling planet Mars is the warrior, always running around the zodiac and chasing things—mostly money, sex, affection, attention, joy… even peace. So much fighting for peace… Anyway, who rules all this good stuff? Venus does. Both Mars and Venus are sitting together in Leo, an egotistical yet warm and generous Fire sign. This combination, especially in this sign, usually promises plenty of drama and grandeur. When Mars and Venus meet, there's quite a bit of tension: Will they kiss? Has happily-ever-after come? Will they be torn apart? Indeed, love will tear them apart again. Venus is still retrograde, meeting Mars on September 1, only to continue going down the degrees of Leo, waving goodbye to Mars. We spend much of our time chasing, Scorpio, but when we catch what we want, will we find happiness? Will it stay forever in our hands? If September 1 holds any wisdom for us, the answer is no. The chase continues, the object of our desire isn't quite ready for us; Venus retrograde in Leo still has plenty of thinking to do about life, love and the past.Venus goes direct (finally!) on September 6, bringing some forward motion around Venusian themes, like love and money. Because Venus has been retrograde in Leo, its forward motion could suggest some forward movement for you, especially around fame, success, and your career or reputation. Venus and Mars will meet again (in the sign Virgo, the Virgin— that will be interesting for lusty Mars and seductive Venus!) on November 3, so this cosmic chase will soon see its next chapter.
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September 8 should be a big day, with your ruling planet, Mars, trine Uranus—the planet of rebellion and revolution—in pioneering Aries. This combination will bring a huge (and much needed) boost to your career or your reputation, and it will shake up your daily routine in a positive, exciting way. Any weird, crazy ideas you come up with today could end up being just what you need to fix a project you've been working on or to push it forward. Sometimes Mars and Uranus can get a little crazy and wacky together, but I don't think we need to worry about you losing control of yourself, Scorpio—you are the master of control, both over yourself and others.The next day, September 9, will find Pluto and Mercury in a tense placement. Pluto is a newly discovered planet—astrologers weren't aware of its existence back in the day when all the rules for astrology were being written, but nowadays many astrologers agree Pluto and Scorpio are two peas in a transformative, sexy, intense, mysterious, powerful pod. Mercury rules our thoughts and communications, and Pluto is all about power plays: On September 9, watch out for manipulative behavior, sharp words, and paranoid thinking. Note that people will feel pushed, or like they have to discuss something that's been pressing on their minds.One of the biggest events this month is the New Moon solar eclipse on September 13 in Virgo. You and Virgo mesh very well together. Virgo rules the digestive system in medical astrology, and you rule the excretory system. I don't think I really need to say much more about your compatibility. You two simply belong together. Anyway, eclipses are fantastical, magical times of great change. These periods can be scary, overwhelming, and intense, but no matter how things play out, eclipses are always revealing and course-altering: Things are never the same after an eclipse.
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This eclipse will bring you some new beginnings in your social life. It will also reveal to you who your true friends are. Expect some secrets to come out. While there's sure to be some drama, there's also a bright side… as a Scorpio, the sign of transformation, you know that each ending is really a beginning. Your plans for the future have been changing, growing, and evolving, and this eclipse will bring you closer to realizing what your new dream for the future is. Living life without a vision, a goal or mission isn't easy—just asking your ruling planet, Mars.September 17 will be also be a totally crazy day, with plenty of planetary action, so mark your calendar. Mercury begins its retrograde in social, graceful Air sign Libra, inspiring you to reconsider your connections, social and otherwise. You'll also find yourself rethinking some decisions you may have recently made without having all the info (very unlike you to be lacking info, Scorpio: You always get the inside scoop). This Mercury retrograde in lazy Libra will also find you pressing the pause button—you need rest!Also on September 17, Jupiter in down-to-earth Virgo opposes hazy Neptune in dreamy Pisces, which should be eye opening in some way— watch out for over active imaginations and crazy exaggerations. In addition, September 17 is also an important day because Saturn, taskmaster of the zodiac, finally leaves your sign! Yay! Saturn in your sign has been rough— you've been dragged through hell, but you've come through it on other side. Congratulations! You've learned a lot about responsibility and self-reliance over the last two-and-a-half years, and it's time for you to begin a new journey. Saturn will enter Sagittarius, one of the most abundant signs of the zodiac, kicking off a period in your life all about financial, material responsibility. If you can invest your money, time, love, and energy wisely, it will pay off in a huge way.
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Saturn can be a very difficult planet to work with. Some astrologers' horoscopes this month may suggest that the next two years of your life will be hell, materially speaking. But I don't think you'll be broke over the next chunk of time Scorpio—you love money way too much, and really, you're very savvy when it comes to finances. The best way to work with Saturn is to be responsible. Yes, astrologically speaking, if you are careless or uninterested in learning how to manage your worth, Saturn will screw you over. However, if you can show up prepared to learn, take initiative, and take responsibility, everything will be all good. So, if you read another horoscope that says you might go broke over the next two years, laugh loudly and then jump into the secret pit of money you have in your basement, Scorpio.