29 Aug September 2024 Astrology Forecast
by Tiffany Harelik, MA, RYT
Intention “I embrace abundance.”
Numerology: September is an 8-month in an 8-year: Cycles of power: birth, death, rebirth. Abundance, drive and risk-taking. Feeling “all in” whatever you’re doing. You may have big decisions to make around finances, work and investments. There’s infinite wisdom with the double-8 energy. Take a chance on yourself. Roll the dice. Do you want to? Where does the infinity symbol show up for you this month?”
Watch the 28 minute video to get the scoop on the 6 most important elements of September, and how the astrology is leading us into the election so clearly!
I referenced Trump and Kamala’s chart in my video – here they are for reference.
Trump’s chart – note Mars in Leo
Kamala’s chart – note Mars in Leo
September 1st – 8th
September 1 | Uranus retrograde in Taurus
The energy slows way down the day before and the day of Uranus direct. You may feel more hungry than usual. This is your body’s way of grounding and seeking comfort. Plan a healthy, home cooked meal to stay satiated and signal safety to your inner knower. Go easy, let the dust settle as times change in food and finances. Uranus will remain retrograde in Taurus for the rest of the year.
September 1 | Pluto retrogrades into Capricorn
Retrograde Pluto illuminates the subconscious of the collective, gold, the underground, psychology, and transformation. It is the slow moving wrecking ball that enters our awareness during times of great change. Pluto has been in Capricorn since 2008 and is working its way into Aquarius from 2023 to 2044. This period is the final moment for Pluto being in Capricorn from September 1st/2nd November 19th of 2024. We will revisit themes around the patriarch, government, and big business. Both masculine and feminine energies deserve the opportunity to heal and grow into divine perfection. Significant change in cultures/societies, and shifts in technology stewardship. Futuristic discoveries that shape the psyche of humanity continues to be a key theme for this period. Looking back: the most recent transit of Pluto in Aquarius was in 1777 – 1797, marking history with the peak of the Enlightenment period in Russia, the French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven—and Revolution in the United States (the U.S. Constitution was established in 1787, then the Bill of Rights in 1789).
Pluto’s journey:
- – Enters Aquarius on March 23, 2023
- – Retrogrades in Aquarius May 1, 2023
- – Retrogrades into Capricorn June 11, 2023
- – Direct in Capricorn October 11, 2023
- – Re-enters Aquarius January 21, 2024
- – Final visit to Capricorn September 1, 2024 to November 19, 2024
- – Dips into Pisces on 9 March 2043
- – Final visit to Aquarius on August 31, 2043
- – Enters Pisces to stay on January 19, 2044″
September 2 | New Moon in Virgo
New Moon Intention: It feels good to be organized and create healthy routines.
Planting seeds around: health, service work, data organization, pets, traditions, everyday maintenance, routines, and anything that requires attention to detail. This phase signifies subconscious influences and new beginnings. More will be shown over time. New Moon intentions are most potent during the first 8 hours of when the Moon is New.
Look at the house 11° Virgo ignites in your personal chart for more information on this Moon phase family’s theme in your life.
Sabian Symbol: A BRIDE WITH HER VEIL SNATCHED AWAY
1.🌑♍︎ September 3, 2024, New Moon 11° Virgo: Set intentions, a new 2.5-year cycle begins. Wait and see what unfolds.
2.🌓♍︎ June 3, 2025, First Quarter Moon 12° Virgo: Readiness to take action steps.
3.🌕♍︎ March 3, 2026, Full Moon *Eclipse 12° Virgo: Observe what is being illuminated – pivot if needed, then commit.
4.🌗♍︎ December 1, 2026, Last Quarter Moon 9° Virgo: Closure and completion. A time to pay up or receive payments both financially and energetically.
September 2 | Mercury trine Chiron
Listen to your heart. Seek to understand. Would healing conversations, reading self-discovery books/newsletters, or saying your favorite prayers/intentions/affirmations/hymns feel supportive? We’re being called to become solution-oriented. This transit can be inspiring us a day in advance and occurs on July 16th, September 2nd, November 19th, December 2nd, and December 31st. Tomorrow’s New Moon in Virgo brings an optimal time to set new intentions.
Note: Chiron is retrograde through December 29th: stay curious about themes of healers-healing, a cleansing of perspective, and deeper truths. As Ram Dass said: we are all just walking each other home.”
September 3 | Mars square Neptune
Are you feeling the urge to escape? Safety first this week. Caution lights come on – be mindful of poison, toxins, deception, gaslighting, and confusion. This can be felt 3-5 days in advance. Note: Retrograde Neptune in Pisces encourages us to dig deeper into the mystical and spiritual side (July 2nd through December 7th). What’s healing? Homeopathic or flower essences support may be beneficial during this time. Be exceedingly careful around anesthesia and medical procedures.
September 4 | Venus conjunct South Node / opposite North Node
Deja Vu and past life memories. Some sacred contracts are completing, others are beginning. Notice who and what is coming into your life right now. Do you want to take advantage of any opportunities to do some karmic clean up and forgiveness? Keyword: reverence.
And, Mars enters Cancer
Mars is in hotel Cancer September 4th through November 3rd/4th. Home security, passive aggressiveness, and fighting for the underdog are themes. There can be crab-wisdom in retreating, and taking some alone time to recharge. Pause when agitated or doubtful and ask for conscious contact with your Higher Power to receive an intuitive thought—do you want to? Mars stimulates, Cancer rules emotional intelligence — notice subtleties in body language. What is being said, without saying a word?
September 7 | Mercury Square Uranus
Red alert. Fixation and obsession. Disruption of peace and plans. Grumpy skies. Crossed wires. Safety first. Double check the house before leaving. This is not an optimal time to travel, make important decisions, or buy electronics. Be prepared to calm your nerves if triggered. Do you want to replace caffeine/stimulants with water today? What tools do you have to maneuver through fiascos? “The ancestor to every action is a thought.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. Choose your conversations carefully. There’s more to the story than meets the eye. This can be felt a few days early and occurs four times: February 17th, July 21st, August 18th, and September 7th. Note: Uranus is retrograde in Taurus. This can bring an extra intensity or perception around feeling unearthed.
September 8 | Sun opposite Saturn
Steady progress. The Sun shines, Saturn constricts. Is it time to let something go that has been holding you back? Staying on your own mat helps you stay focused on what you can do. Personal space and independence are themes of this transit, although you may find yourself dealing with challenging situations regarding authority figures, the elderly, and the masculine. It’s important to stay focused on the positive, and find similarities instead of differences. Do you want to be mindful of your public appearance in comparison with your personal issues/values? Are you walking your talk? Keep your nose to the grindstone: hard work pays off over time, but this is not the time to sign deals, advance your position, or expect major gains. You may feel this coming on one day in advance.
September 9th – 15th
September 9 | Mercury enters Virgo
Precision, processes, and procedures. Mercury enters Virgo September 9th through 26th. It’s also an ideal window of time to get organized, map out potential plans, adopt a new pet, and spend time in the garden or farmer’s market. Think “minimalist” energy: what can be cut out to create more efficiency, clarity, and simplicity? Mercury rules the mind and communications. Virgo rules health, healing, and attention to details. It’s the little things that count. Listen to others—do you want to? Notice someone’s love language and apply it, or pick up a special gift they mention and save it for the holidays.
September 11 | Mercury sextile Mars
Decisiveness and clear thinking. Power writing. Take time to write, journal, and process large amounts of information quickly — do you want to get something out of your head and onto paper? Mercury considers, Mars fuels. Do you want to consider writing a personal mission statement? This is an optimal transit for content generation. This transit can be felt a few days early, and occurs June 21st, August 24th, and September 12th.
September 12 | Sun square Jupiter
A personal challenge has been created between our identity and our beliefs: who we are, versus who we think we are. There can be a tendency towards excess, overdoing, overspending, oversharing, etc. This can be a positive transit as long as moderation is expressed in all things (spending, attitudes, diet, etc.). Instead of learning something the hard way, or making hard going of life, we can observe what does and doesn’t work to make good decisions. Tap into the trial and error magic as early as a day in advance. January 27 and June 12.
September 15 | Venus trine Jupiter
Lady luck is on your side with both love and money. Benevolence, support systems, influential connections, really good proposals, and wisdom around finances. Generosity, philanthropy, and spiritual teachers. You may receive your good mojo a day in advance and it occurs January 29, September 15, and December 20.
September 16th – 22nd
September 15 | Mars square the Nodes
Themes around letting go surface twice with this transit January 28 and September 16. This is a pivotal time to face fears and limitations we place on ourselves – in order to move forward towards a more fulfilling calling.
September 16 | Venus opposite Chiron
“Self-esteem reboot. Do you want to write yourself a love letter, remind yourself how far you’ve come, or take yourself out for a self-care date? Be sweet to you – your inner child is listening. This can be felt a day or two early and tears may percolate for emotional healing. Heads up: the Full Moon Eclipse in Pisces on September 18th is also influencing this period of time – what is being illuminated to you? What do you see in your own heart?
Note: Chiron is retrograde through December 29th: stay curious about themes of healers-healing, a cleansing of perspective, and deeper truths. As Ram Dass said: we are all just walking each other home.”
September 17 | Full Moon Lunar SN Eclipse at 25° Pisces
Remember that eclipse moments can occur up to 90 days in advance. I’ve already had mine and briefly shared about that iin the September video:). Look at the house 25° Pisces ignites in your personal chart for more information on this Moon phase family’s theme in your life.
1.🌑♈︎ March 21, 2023, New Moon 0° Aries: Set intentions, a new 2.5-year cycle begins. Wait and see what unfolds.
2.🌓♓︎ December 19, 2023, First Quarter Moon 27° Pisces: Readiness to take action steps.
3.🌕♓︎ September 18, 2024, Full Moon *Eclipse 25° Pisces: Observe what is being illuminated – pivot if needed, then commit.
4.🌗♓︎ June 18, 2025, Last Quarter Moon 27° Pisces: Closure and completion. A time to pay up or receive payments both financially and energetically.
September 18 | Mercury opposite Saturn
Narrow mindedness can create focused thinking. Be conscious of exclusion and limitations. Delays are blessings in disguise. This is not an ideal time for travel or projects that need to be done quickly.
September 19 | Sun trine Uranus
Sparks fly (the good kind). Do you want to embrace them? New and exciting changes are afoot. Even if they are just ‘new to you’ What do you want to try, or re-try (since Uranus is retrograde)? This is an excellent time to kickstart hobbies and habits that improve your health. When was the last time you felt really vibrant and full of life? Is there anything about that time you want to try again? This energy can be felt a day in advance. This occurs January 10 and September 19.
September 20 | Sun opposite Neptune
Loose lips sink ships. Be mindful of rumors, deception, and allow time for things to not go as planned. The Sun shines while Neptune dissolves—where can you let go? Caution lights also come on around drugs, alcohol, and temptation. Take it easy – the energy can show up a day early and is best suited for dreaming instead of doing. Note: Retrograde Neptune in Pisces encourages us to dig deeper into the mystical and spiritual side (July 2nd through December 7th).
Also, Mercury square Jupiter
Knowing when enough is enough, excessive thinking, exaggeration, information overload, and making mountains out of molehills. Time to realign. Make a list of priorities and dreams, then make a second detailed list of daily activities. What adjustments need to be made to create realistic action steps towards your priorities and values? This energy can be felt a day in advance and occurs twice: February 10th and September 21st.
September 21 | Sun enters Libra: EQUINOX
Seasons change. Rose quartz, apple, juniper, cherry sunflowers, and thyme. Balance, restoration, diplomacy. Peace, harmony, aesthetics, and beauty. Happy birthday Libras! We are celebrating you. Libra is an Air sign ruled by Venus.
September 22 | ☀️ Sun trine Pluto
Become you. Changing life cycles. Renewal. Upgrade. Uplevel. Phoenix rising. Positive change. Know this: whatever isn’t evolving, is dissolving. Do you want to let it? Standing in both the light and darkness—do you want to? This can be felt a day early and occurs twice: May 22nd and September 22nd. If reflecting, this transit occurred last year on May 21st and September 21st, 2023. Note: Pluto is still retrograde – influencing the healing of deeply rooted generational cycles.
Venus square Pluto
Are you feeling the intensity? Breakups, makeups, breakdowns, and breakthroughs are all possible in love and money. Aim to be the best, most honest version of yourself and give everyone space to experience their own truths. Do you want to? This transit can be felt a day in advance and occurs May 1st and September 22nd. If you’re reflecting, this same transit occurred March 16, and December 3 in 2023. Note: Pluto is still retrograde and may have a deeper impact on this transit.
Venus enters Scorpio
Stay curious. Lady Venus moves into hotel Scorpio where she inspires us to wonder about the mysteries of life September 23rd through October 17th. Love takes on a deeper meaning, finances get a boost, and work life feels more empowering. The transformation magic of life works when self-growth and understanding are the focus.
September 23rd – 30th
September 24 | Mercury trine Uranus
Embracing change and new ideas. Learning things quickly. Technology advancements – and a good time to upgrade to new electronics. Stay open to unlikely friendships and chance encounters by being at the right place at the right time. If you’ve been looking for a sign – here it is! Keep an experimental attitude and be aware that radical and unconventional views will be prominent (and are likely fleeting). We don’t have to believe every thought we think. This energy circulates on January 28th, September 24.
September 25 | Mercury opposite Neptune
Wild imagination. Distorted thinking. Subtle adjustments. Don’t take things too seriously. Pro-tip: Do you want to calm the nerves and nervous system with an anti-inflammatory diet? You may feel this energy a day in advance. Retrograde Neptune in Pisces encourages us to dig deeper into the mystical and spiritual side (July 2nd through December 7th). Is there a deeper meaning?
Mercury trine Pluto
A fact-finding mission. Uncovering important information. This is an excellent transit for writing, researching, and exploring new ways of thinking. Look for clues in synchronicities—our spiritual signposts. Hiring a psychic or private investigator is favored during this time as well. Work with this transit up to a day in advance. Note that Pluto is still retrograde – unearthing things that were previously hidden. C.G. Jung — ‘Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.’
September 26 | Mercury enters Libra
Mercury in Libra inspires us to change our minds September 26th through October 13th. What would benefit from a new perspective in your life? Notice if anything feels out of balance – does anything need to change? This is a great window of time to do a relationship inventory: which ones are inspiring, which ones are draining, what is it like to be on the other side of you? Let there be peace, let it begin with my mind. Do you want to start a meditation practice?
September 29 | Sun conjunct South Node / opposite North Node
Seasons change. A new sense of purpose and meaning is coming into awareness. Do you want to let go and move forward on the magical path ahead? The Sun helps you find your natural frequency, the Nodes align you with people you were destined to meet. Untie any knots with the spirit of forgiveness, and embrace the spirit of surrender.
“You don’t have to know the way
the way knows the way
You don’t have to plan the way
Trust the way, feel your way
The way knows
The way knows
The way knows the way”
– Lindsey Scott”
Mars trine Saturn
Perseverance, discipline, tact, and stamina are required to get the job done. This is an optimal time to commit yourself to an area where you want to see lasting success. What is working in your favor? This opportunity can be activated 3-5 days in advance.
Mercury opposite North Node / conjunct South Node
Mercury brings awareness to our innate intelligence—we are born wise. The Nodes bring awareness to our sense of purpose, destiny, and Soul contracts. This is an excellent moment to practice meditation, connect with Spirit guides, do some automatic writing, or experiment with the Silva Method.
“What you seek is seeking you,
O brother, you are a mere thought and what is left of you is some skin and bones.” – Rumi
Mercury CAZIMI in Libra
When Mercury is cazimi (conjunct the Sun), it is an auspicious time for communicating and writing from the Soul. Information wizardry. Listen for downloads, bright ideas, and good news. Do you want to meditate to activate the part of your brain that communes with your higher self? This transit can be felt a day in advance and occurs February 28th, April 12th, June 14th, August 19th, and September 30th, and December 6th.
Cazimi’s bring a magical moment – do you want to read more about them here? There is added sparkle as the New Moon Eclipse is forming October 2nd.
Tiffany Harelik is a professional astrology and spiritual gift teacher practicing in Abilene, Texas. She is also a best selling author and publishes books through Spellbound Publishers (a nod to her 9th house North Node in Leo). Tiffany is s Sun/Moon Scorpio and has Sagittarius rising. She is a Manifesting Generator in the Human Design system. Her quad left, and Virgo midheaven design enhances her ability to deliver practical information in a step by step format that is easy for her students to understand. Study with Tiffany in her spiritual development group here.