September starts on an odd note, with the post Eclipse haste from late August, but it is an interesting month on its own accord. We have Uranus turning retrograde this month, Venus entering Libra (and providing some relief in the skies), as well as Mars entering Cancer. These four points, I’d say, are the highlights of the month.
Going a little bit back, very very little back, the 31st of August had an exact Jupiter trine to Saturn. The angles between Saturn and Jupiter are like the hands of a cosmic clock, they help illustrate years and decades. Quoting myself:
The conjunction between both is king, happening every 20 years, it represents the end of a cycle and the beginning of a new one. The latest conjunction happened in late 2020, on the sign of Capricorn. Before that, we had a conjunction in Aries, in the year 2000. The next conjunction will happen in 2040, in Virgo.
Jupiter Square Saturn
The big turning points of this Saturn-Jupiter clock are the conjunctions and oppositions (the next one will happen in 2030). Squares, as illustrated by the text above, are the smaller changes or pressure related to the main cycle. So what is the trine?
In the most simple vision, it shows the clock moving, it’s the 4 pm instead of the 6 pm. But on a more subtle level, it shows flow, affinity and synchronicity. Trines are considered positive aspects, showing progress or collaboration.
In this case, it shows that things are flowing in a positive direction, specially in the longer term. Quite frankly, it can be hard to see this. But hindsight will tend to show it. We can see change that acts like ripping a band-aid, freeing ourselves of a previous restriction, and finding newer and more prosperous ground.
On a personal level, Jupiter trine Saturn can make us a bit spoiled. It is a good time to have some good fun and enjoy life. Just be careful to not overdo it and lose track of goals, projects and progress.
Events in September 2026
- 31/08/2026 18:17 Jupiter trine Saturn exact 19°27’09” Cancer 19°27’09” Pisces R
- 01/09/2026 05:59 Mars square Saturn exact 19°25’30” Gemini 19°25’30” Pisces R
- 01/09/2026 09:21 Mercury sextile Mars exact 19°30’50” Leo 19°30’50” Gemini
- 02/09/2026 04:15 Venus in Libra
- 07/09/2026 04:03 Mercury in Virgo
- 08/09/2026 12:38 Venus trine Rahu exact 04°39’51” Libra 04°39’51” Aquarius R
- 10/09/2026 14:25 Uranus retro 11°27’51” Taurus
- 08/02/2027 07:50 Uranus direct 07°26’36” Taurus
- 10/09/2026 23:27 New Moon in Purva Phalguni 24°11’56” Leo
- 12/09/2026 11:59 Mercury trine Pluto exact 09°05’18” Virgo 09°05’18” Capricorn R
- 12/09/2026 12:38 Mercury opposition Neptune exact 09°07’58” Virgo 09°07’58” Pisces R
- 13/09/2026 22:40 Mercury trine Uranus exact 11°27’34” Virgo 11°27’34” Taurus R
- 14/09/2026 15:53 Sun sextile Mars exact 27°47’10” Leo 27°47’10” Gemini
- 15/09/2026 14:35 Venus square Pluto exact 09°02’42” Libra 09°02’42” Capricorn R
- 15/09/2026 22:09 Neptune sextile Pluto exact 09°02’27” Pisces R 09°02’27” Capricorn R
- 16/09/2026 22:23 Sun in Virgo
- 18/09/2026 06:01 Mercury opposition Saturn exact 18°18’20” Virgo 18°18’20” Pisces R
- 18/09/2026 07:06 Mars in Cancer
- 21/09/2026 18:51 Mercury sextile Jupiter exact 23°41’03” Virgo 23°41’03” Cancer
- 25/09/2026 21:36 Sun opposition Neptune exact 08°45’56” Virgo 08°45’56” Pisces R
- 26/09/2026 01:35 Sun trine Pluto exact 08°55’40” Virgo 08°55’40” Capricorn R
- 26/09/2026 03:09 Mercury in Libra
- 26/09/2026 12:49 Full Moon in Uttara Bhadrapada 09°23’12” Pisces
- 28/09/2026 12:22 Sun trine Uranus exact 11°19’45” Virgo 11°19’45” Taurus R
- 28/09/2026 17:09 Mercury trine Rahu exact 03°35’39” Libra 03°35’39” Aquarius R
Going into my four points from the beginning, we can start September as lunatics, with the post Lunar Eclipse energy. Astrologers tend to highlight Solar Eclipses, and they are important. But in my experience, people tend to be more affected by Lunar Eclipses. It is usually more personal.
For some, this first week of the month can be a time of recentering or taking some needed rest. Either way, don’t beat yourself too much over it, as it shall pass by the 6th and beyond.
To the second point, Uranus will turn retrograde on the 10th, along with a New Moon. Uranus will be slowing down, turning stationary, for the first two weeks of September. This will intensify the energy of the planet. As it deals with rebellion, change and revolution; we can have some shocking news or revelations happening now.
On Uranus retrograde itself, it relates to internalized change, so it can be a good time to deal with inner struggles or blockages. It is a good time to change and improve.
The third point, of Venus in Libra, is a happy note with a problem down the road. Let’s focus on the happinnes first!
Venus in Virgo is a complicated placement, it deals with squabbles, arguments and disharmony. Not great for romance. Bad for diplomacy and deal-making. The only positive side, specially in birth charts, relates to wealth. But overall, it promotes bad relationships.
Venus in Libra, on the other hand, is great for relationships, diplomacy and agreements. So those areas can prosper now, and things will tend to be smoother.
Now to the bump on the road, Venus will turn retrograde on October 3rd, re-entering Virgo on November 5th. Venus retrograde, itself, is not great for agreements. So we will have a good month, from September 2nd up until October 3rd, and then we can have some problems.
- Venus in Libra: 02/09/2026-05/11/2026
- Venus in Virgo: 05/11/2026-22/11/2026
- Venus in Libra 2: 22/11/2026-01/01/2027
With retrogrades in mind, we will see deals and reversals in the next two months. Agreements and promises of September will tend to be walked back in October. Be aware.
On the New Moon specifically, it happens in Purva Phalguni, a generally good and happy star. Without that many aspects to the New Moon, I believe that it can mostly be a time of rest, relaxation, conversations and fun.
Moving on to the fourth and final of my main points for September, we have Mars entering Cancer on Sep 18th. Quite frankly, Mars in Cancer is my least favorite transit of all. This is the weakest sign for Mars. It promotes an all or nothing energy for Mars. Either weakness and no action, or excessive action and stupid shows of force. It’s a combination of being passive aggressive, and not making a basic complaint, to simply jumping into a fight or yelling match all of a sudden.
The transit itself tends to make us more prone to anger, more tired at times and a little bit misguided in our actions. It is very important to keep perspective, and try to remain calm, during this transit.
Mundane, it can promote a lot of arguments and fights. Not the most peaceful moment. In a way, we’re replacing the Venus in Virgo energy with Mars in Cancer this month. At least we will have some peace between Sep 2nd and Sep 18th. Mars will remain in Cancer until November 12th.
Going into more positive (or, at least, more neutral) points, the Sun will enter Virgo on September 16th. A natural yearly transit, with not that much fanfare or dismay attributed to it. But we will have an interesting week or so around the Full Moon on the 26th, as the Sun will align with Uranus, Neptune and Pluto; which all remain around 10-ish degrees of their respective signs.
This Full Moon can be a trigger for big changes, announcements or events. So the end of September can be very notable.
Summary
Mundane
September can be a month where the world steps on the accelerator this year. A lot of the transits this month tend to indicate this to me. From the strong Uranus energy early in the month, combined with the post-Eclipse influence in the air, to the more charged shifts later in the month.
Changes, shocks and big declarations seem to be the big point of this September.
We can have some degree of harmony, specially in the middle of the month, but the final part will accelerate again, when Mars enters Cancer.
Notable dates in September:
- 2nd
- 10th
- 13th
- 16th
- 18th
- 25th-27th
Personal
The combination of Uranus and Eclipses can make early September a good moment for making change, making decisions and turning a new leaf. Specially before the Mars in Cancer change, this is a good time to move and take action.
September can have a bit of hedonistic trend to it, as the Sun in Leo tends to favor that and Venus in Libra will support this too. So it can be a month of partying, chilling and finding time to enjoy life.
Love matters will have some ease now, as Venus enters Libra, we should make the best of this.