Astrology Forecast for Sept. 22-Oct. 5
By Cortney Litwin / Staff Writer
The sun’s transit into Libra on Sept. 22-the first day of fall-ushers in the autumnal equinox and harvest festivities. Celebrations of the romantic sort turn dreamy (or deluded) when Venus collides with Neptune on the 24th. Passionate, hotheaded Mars turns retrograde on Oct. 1 until Dec. 9, necessitating some backtracking on projects you thought were all set to launch. The steamy planet serves up an especially sizzling serving of sensuality during its opposition to Venus on Oct. 1-2. The new moon eclipse in loving Libra follows this spicy pairing on the 3rd, further emphasizing romantic interludes. On a more cerebral note, education, spiritual insights and travel get a boost from the optimistic Mercury-Jupiter merger on the 5th.
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that also.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Your retro Mars ruler may instigate some financial scrutinizing for the next two months, which may involve a partner. The new moon also emphasizes romantic and business partnership activities.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Retro Mars in your sign bombarding your Venus ruler causes even the most placid bulls to stampede if challenged. And your love life certainly won’t lack energy! The new moon says to watch your diet; read: don’t overindulge!
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Multiple Libra planets along with the new moon cast a sublime aura over love. Expressing appreciation to your sweetie is especially gratifying around Sept. 29, when Neptune offers divine inspiration. Retro Mars activates your past.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
You’ll be rethinking your goals during retro Mars for the next two months; don’t let others influence you. The new moon creates a new cycle in your home environment and highlights family activities.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Your words can open doors of opportunities after the new moon, so communicate wisely what’s in your heart. Retro Mars may make you wait until December for career advancement, but the long-awaited result may include a pleasant surprise.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Let your spiritual vision guide you around Oct. 5, compliments of far-seeing Jupiter. Retro Mars through Dec. 9 urges you to reevaluate your education goals or overseas projects. The new moon brings a positive financial cycle.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Use the power of the new moon in your sign to advance your heart’s desire(s). Communication is key. Retro Mars through Dec. 9 urges you to reevaluate joint financial ventures, loans and credit card expenditures.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
The new moon encourages you to make a fresh start by reconciling something or someone from your past. Retro Mars through Dec. 9 says it’s time to clear up any anger issues in your relationship and to reevaluate your direction together.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
The new moon says social contacts can play an important role in your plans now, so communicate your desires to all who will listen. Your words are especially influential around Oct. 5. Reevaluate your health regimen during retro Mars.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
The cosmos are shining over your career via the new moon and an especially lucky Jupiter influence around Oct. 5, a great time to promote your ideas. Retro Mars through Dec. 9 encourages you to resolve an old issue with a child or partner.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Foreign endeavors and projects that involve education get a boost of advantageous energy from the new moon and a lucky Jupiter influence the first week of October. Retro Mars through Dec. 9 urges you to reevaluate home plans.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Intimate trysts and vulnerability issues are emphasized after the new moon, a time for dissolving inner walls that keep out love. Repeating yourself to get your ideas across may be the challenge of retro Mars for the next two months.