Libra, September 2017
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Libra, September 2017

It's just a few short weeks until the Sun enters your sign, Libra!

It's almost Libra season! But first, you'll have to endure the Sun's journey through Virgo, which will teach you about slowing down and tapping into your psychic abilities. Virgo is associated with the Hermit card in the tarot. Even though you're one of the friendliest signs in the zodiac, during Virgo season, you will ache for alone time! Do it now, Libra—when your birthday rolls around, you won't have time to be by yourself. You will be busy doing what you do best: connecting with others.

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Action planet Mars enters Virgo on September 5, which will boost your intuitive abilities. Don't be surprised if you toss and turn in bed with very active dreams. Pay attention to the messages your inner voice delivers! Also on September 5, Mercury ends its retrograde in Fire sign Leo. Finally, communication and connecting with others will get easier. Conversations that were stalled, as far back as July, will pick up again.

Mercury retrograde has a reputation—it's bad for signing contracts, having important conversations, or making big purchases. But it's a great time to slow down and reflect. During this specific retrograde, you likely ran into people you used to work with, old friends, and people you knew from the scenes you hung around in the past.

As big of a pain as Mercury retrograde can be, the information it brings usually fills in emotional gaps—what did you learn about yourself, your friends, your goals, and your deepest hopes and dreams during this retrograde?

A full moon, in sensitive and psychic Water sign Pisces, lands September 6! Full moons are tiring, so don't overbook yourself. You will have many responsibilities, and if you've been struggling to manage them, this full moon will push you to a place where you need to change.

What did you learn about yourself, your friends, your goals, and your deepest hopes and dreams during Mercury retrograde?

Thinking about getting a new job or making big changes to your daily routines or schedule? Full moons bring endings, so a turning point is close. Your health and habits will also be a focus, as will themes of reliability and responsibility in your relationships.

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Your ruling planet, Venus, makes easy connections mid-month, bringing you good vibes. The first is with Saturn, on September 12—which, admittedly, won't be the most romantic time in your life. (Saturn does not like to cuddle or be cute.) But it will be interesting with respect to commitment. Venus connects with lucky planet Jupiter on September 15, which will be a fun, flirtatious occasion. Expect to indulge!

My favorite connection Venus will make? Its trine (an easy astrological aspect) to wild Uranus, on September 18, which will be kinky as hell. Expect an electric, spontaneous atmosphere—anything can and will happen! Uranus is the planet of surprise, so if you've been bored, this will be just what you need.

Venus enters thoughtful, grounded Virgo on September 19, which will likely find you less flirty than usual… or, at least, as obviously flirty! You'll feel compelled to be more secretive—more behind the scenes about your crushes, your desires, and your whereabouts.

A secret love affair is possible, or, if you're happy in your committed relationship, you may pursue a deepening of the psychic connection you share. It's time to sit quietly, somewhere in nature, and gaze into each other's eyes.

A new moon in Virgo arrives September 20, which will occasion you to work through your emotions (especially the ones you don't want to deal with). Let go of the past. Meditation, connecting with your inner voice, and paying attention to your dreams are important during Virgo season. Use this Virgo new moon for psychic development. Also, Libra, cut yourself a break. Take a nap. Take a trip. Do what you have to do. Leave your normal, everyday life behind. Reconnect with yourself.

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One of the most intense days this month is September 17, especially for your relationships (romantic and nonromantic).

Libra season begins September 22, marking the autumn equinox! Mercury soon follows the Sun into your sign, Libra, on September 29. The quiet time of Virgo season will end; the Sun, which shines in your sign, will find you reconnecting with yourself. Who have you become since your last birthday, Libra?

In the last year, your ruling planet, Venus, had a retrograde in Aries and Pisces, teaching you lessons of self-care and partnering. Saturn has been in Sagittarius, fine-tuning how you communicate and teaching you about boundaries. Think about who you are and what you want. The Sun is in your sign, and the Sun is the center of the solar system, so place yourself at the center of your life, putting your needs and your dreams above all things.

You may find that you're finally ready to share some things you didn't want to discuss or show people. Maybe it's a new project you didn't want to jinx, a relationship you weren't sure about, or something you held close to your heart and weren't sure other people would get. Frankly, you probably didn't get yourself either—until the Sun came along and shined its light on you, Libra.

One of the most intense days this month is September 17, especially for your relationships (romantic and nonromantic). Jupiter, the planet of growth and abundance, will oppose Uranus, which rules chaos and surprise. Combine the two, and expect over-the-top drama, big changes, and huge strides toward freedom and independence. Those are the best ways this potent, electric energy can play out.

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Your planetary ruler, Venus, opposes the planet of dreams and fantasy, Neptune, September 29, which could be romantic but confusing. You'll likely not see things clearly—or see things at all. Neptune is the planet of fog, so it's hard to tell what the fuck is going on when Neptune's haze descends. Neptune blurs boundaries, which is why it's important to be firm on yours.

Sometimes, you can't decide what you want until you know what others want. Libra, you can be clueless about what you want for dinner until someone decides on pizza; then suddenly, you want tacos. Or, you don't want that cute jacket at the store—until someone else grabs it. Or, you're unsure about whether you want a relationship—until you know how someone else feels.

This is a normal thing that happens to everyone—but this is not a good space to be stuck in all the time. Practice knowing what you want without knowing—or caring—what's going on outside of you, Libra. Your inner compass is the only way to navigate Neptune's fog.

You may find confusion at work, or frustration meeting your self-care needs, or a total lack of energy. Take it slow. Don't pressure yourself into doing anything major.

Good luck Libra, and see you in October!