We are right in the middle of the Year of the Yang Fire Horse and the wildfire is spreading.
Weather events are erupting out of nowhere all over the world. Political upheaval and revolution are in full swing. And after the intensity of last month’s eclipse season, we could all use a moment to breathe.
August also brought us three celebrity deaths that genuinely shocked the collective. The loss of Dolly Parton hit differently. Regardless of religion, politics, or personal values, everyone loved her. She was a living example of kindness, generosity, and she was a true and unwavering champion for the LGBTQ community. She will be deeply missed.
The Month of the Yin Fire Rooster
September shifts us into the energy of the Yin Fire Rooster. The fire is still burning but not with the same scorching intensity as last month. Yin Fire is different. Think of it as a single flame lighting the way down a dark path. It does not overwhelm, it illuminates. It shows you just enough of the road ahead to keep moving forward.
The Rooster’s natural element is Yin Metal, and the combination of Yin Metal and Fire is a volatile one. Fire melts and softens metal, which means that the concrete plans you have made for this month may shift and change shape. Be open. Be flexible. Let the plans evolve rather than forcing them to hold a form they are outgrowing.
The Rooster loves to be in charge and loves to be seen. This month is an invitation to allow yourself to be visible and to use your voice. Step forward. Be heard.
A note for specific signs this month:
If you have a Rooster in your chart, the double Rooster energy creates a self penalty around talking too much and not listening. So Roosters, your superpower this month is your ears, not your mouth. Use them.
Rabbits, you are in a clash with the Rooster this month. Lay low where you can, but do not disappear entirely. Stand your ground and use your voice when it matters.
Rats, you may be feeling some break up energy this month. Stay open to chapters closing. New ones are waiting on the other side.
Dogs, health is your focus this month. Use caution and take good care of your body.
New Moon in Virgo, September 10th
The New Moon in Virgo on September 10th brings a fresh start around health, routines, and the small daily practices that hold your life together. Virgo is the healer of the zodiac, and this New Moon arrives the day before the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. What a profound and fitting lunation to sit with on the eve of such a tender collective anniversary. This is a beautiful day to bring healing intention to a date that still carries so much pain, and to offer a moment of silence and gratitude for all those who lost their lives.
Find the house where Virgo lives in your chart. That is where your fresh start is unfolding. For me it lights up my 9th house of philosophy, higher mind, and long distance travel. This is perfect timing to pour energy into my course Cosmic Fusion and all the exciting things I have planned for it in 2027. I am also bringing back monthly classes! Stay tuned for more on that very soon.
But wait!! September 10th is an extraordinarily busy day astrologically.
Three planetary shifts happen on the same day as the New Moon. Let us take them one at a time.
Venus moves into Scorpio
Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, is leaving Libra, the sign where she feels most at home and most herself, and moving into Scorpio. Scorpio is the sign of Venus’s fall, meaning this is where she feels least comfortable and least powerful. This energy can make us a little moody and guarded in our relationships. The invitation here is to resist the urge to take things too personally and to practice lowering your walls with the people you love. Let someone in this month even if it feels vulnerable.
Mercury moves into Libra
Mercury, the planet of communication, is moving from Virgo where it has been right at home, into Libra, the sign of balance, fairness, and justice. Mercury in Libra slows down our decision making in the best possible way. It asks us to weigh things carefully before speaking and to bring more kindness and diplomacy into how we communicate. You may also notice a little indecision creeping into your everyday choices. That is Mercury in Libra doing its thing. Take your time.
Uranus goes Retrograde
Uranus, the planet of unexpected change and sudden disruption, goes retrograde on September 10th and will remain retrograde until February of 2027. When Uranus is direct, the curveballs tend to come from the outside world. When Uranus is retrograde, that same unpredictable energy turns inward. Expect unexpected shifts in your inner landscape rather than your outer circumstances. This retrograde will also stir up themes from spring of this year when Uranus first entered Gemini, bringing those threads back to the surface for another look.
Full Moon in Aries, September 26th
The month closes with a Full Moon in Aries on September 26th, and this one is layered with magic, moodiness, and a little cosmic fog.
The Moon will be conjunct Neptune, the planet of illusion, mysticism, and spiritual depth. This brings a dreamy and emotionally charged quality to the release energy of this Full Moon. It is a wonderful lunation for charging your moon water, performing releasing rituals, and dropping into your intuition. The magic is real this month. Use it.
However, the Sun will also be opposing Neptune, which means some of us may struggle to see our situation with full clarity, especially if we are standing at the edge of a new beginning under the Aries energy. You may not have all the information you want before you have to leap. That is the point. Aries is the Warrior. Sometimes the bravest and most Aries thing you can do is let go of control and trust the universe to navigate you through the fog.
There is so much energy to navigate this month. Let’s look at your chart together and see exactly how September is supporting you.
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