> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # September 2026 - URL: https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/september-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-04T12:00:42.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-04T12:00:42.000Z - Author: Denise Hancock, PhD, RN - Tags: Monthly Forecasts September is a transitional month. In the Northern Hemisphere, the seasons shift from summer to fall. The planetary weather shifts too. A turbulent eclipse season is ending, and October is the next big month of planetary moves. Enjoy the relative peace of mid-month before world events heat up again. **September at a Glance** 01 Mars in Cancer square Saturn in Aries 10 New Moon in Virgo, Venus enters Scorpio, Mercury enters Libra & Uranus stations retrograde 12-13 Mercury trine Pluto, opposite Neptune & trine Uranus 15 Venus square Pluto, Neptune sextile Pluto 17 Chiron regresses to Aries 18 Mercury opposite Saturn 21 Mercury sextile Jupiter 22 Sun enters Libra 25 Sun opposite Neptune and trine Pluto 26 Full Moon in Aries 27 Mars enters Leo 28 Sun trine Uranus 30 Mercury enters Scorpio ## **Sept 1 – Sept 5** September started on a harsh note, with aftershocks continuing from the August eclipses and a frustrating Mars-Saturn square (Sept 1). The news cycle reflected it, with hard stories about loss and conflict dominating the headlines. You may feel like a break is here at the last quarter Moon in Gemini (Sept 4), as Venus and Mercury find stronger footing. Both planets support your day-to-day life. Venus in Libra promotes connection and pleasure, while Mercury in Virgo offers clear thinking and effective communication. Actions and interactions go more smoothly. **Your move:** Engage with people around you. Share your experiences and your creations. Empathize and organize. ## **Sept 6 – 12** The Sep 10 New Moon is a turning point in the month. Both Venus and Mercury change signs, and Uranus changes direction. Mars, still in Cancer, impacts all these transits. This points to strong, sudden, emotionally driven reactions. As the Moon changes, so does the general mood. The Moon swoops into Libra on Sept 11, accompanying Mercury for the rest of the week. Both planets activate a kite signature, which is a cluster of supportive angles anchored by one point of tension. The Moon and Mercury oppose Neptune andtrine Pluto & Uranus. **Your move:** Remember what it’s like to fly a kite. When the wind changes, alter your position and adjust the tension on the string to keep things afloat. If it falls to the ground, pick it up, straighten it out, and try again. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0e/4e/0e4e46f8-bae4-4376-bff3-f7cf14459eb9/content/images/2026/09/Foundations-of-Astrology-class.jpg) Enrollment is open for a new in-person class in Metairie, LA. Learn the foundations of traditional astrology this fall. [Sign me up for the Foundations course!](https://book.squareup.com/classes/ujbrp6jrfgh1qf/location/LR3D5D570X4MB/classDetails/clssch%5Fcn4hfskmtsg0f7?dateStart=1789776000&ref=astrologywithdenise.com) ## **Sept 13 – 19** On Monday, the Moon travels with Venus in Scorpio, squaring Pluto. These days are good for focusing on private concerns and sharing only with people you trust. The final days of the season are a good time to clean your space and reinforce boundaries that protect it. Mercury opposes Saturn on Friday, which can mean delays or restrictions to movement and speech. **Your move:** Prepare for the Mercury retrograde next month. Back up your devices and complete any plans or paperwork that you can. If you run into a delay or refusal, regroup and try again on Monday when Mercury connects with Jupiter. ## **Sept 20 – 26** The week begins on a productive note, as Mercury in Libra makes a helpful connection with Jupiter and the Sun completes its journey in Virgo. Tuesday is the September Equinox, when the Sun enters Libra. The Full Moon is Saturday, and a spirit of confrontation is in the air. The Sun in harmony-seeking Libra is on one side of the Earth with the Moon, Neptune, and Saturn in war-like Aries on the other. Mars (ruler of Aries) is at the very last degree of Cancer (homeland), moving toward an opposition with Pluto. At the mundane level, alliances may shift as threats are revealed. On a personal level, you may struggle to maintain harmony and balance while pursuing your own needs and desires. **Your move:** Be mindful of how you approach conflict, as things could get messier and meaner than you expect. Mars' physical energy needs an outlet, so get up and move. Sweat it out. ## **Sept 27 – Oct 3** Peace-loving Venus slows to a halt, beginning a retrograde on October 3 as Mars moves into Leo and opposes Pluto. This set of transits can kick off experiences of passion, conflict, and power struggles. Venus retrogrades are often a time to re-evaluate relationships and priorities to see whether a situation still feels right or needs to change. The retrograde will last until mid-November, with Mercury following suit. You’re most likely to notice it if you have important planets or placements in the fixed signs of Aquarius, Leo, Scorpio, or Taurus. **Your move:** Venus moves retrograde in Scorpio roughly every eight years. Reflect on Oct-Nov of 2018, 2010, and 2002 and consider what significant issues came up in relationships and how your creative or aesthetic style changed during those periods. Planets in Scorpio demand integrity. Get clear on what you do and don’t want, then act accordingly. ## **Golden Hours (Central Time)** *These are a few dates I have circled in my calendar (Central Time).* **Tues, Sept 8** Plan some fun for the evening, swap stories, and share a good laugh. You may notice an uplift in moods through Wednesday morning. **Mon, Sept 14** It's a good day for protective maintenance. Take a look around your home and workspace; are there lingering spots that bother you? Make the call today, or fix it yourself. ## A Loving Tribute ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0e/4e/0e4e46f8-bae4-4376-bff3-f7cf14459eb9/content/images/2026/09/In-memorium-for-Kas.jpg) Denise Hancock and Kasandra Pittman (2014) Since December 2021, I have written this monthly forecast with an "ideal reader" in my mind: my friend Kasandra Pittman. Kas was one of my first 10 subscribers. Astrology was a foreign language for her, and she gave me valuable feedback on how to write clearly. When I started offering a year-long package of quarterly sessions, Kas was the first to sign up. Her enthusiasm and encouragement made a big impact. She believed in me. She shared what worked and where I could improve. Kas left this Earth unexpectedly in August. I will miss her, and I am forever grateful for her friendship and support. 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