Stars

LIBRA 24 Sept – 23 Oct

Mars in Libra from mid-September will help you to get ahead in circumstances that have slowed you down in the past. These are optimum conditions to build strength at home. But there is also the potential for difficult communications and tough financial decisions now. Your key to success lies in careful negotiations and the willingness to embrace change.

SCORPIO 24 Oct – 22 Nov

Venus in your sign from September 11 to October 7 will boost your lust for life. You'll enjoy paying more attention to those you love and may also rekindle a relationship early in October. Primary focus will be on work and health, and you will gain the chance to improve your home life as a result. Look for balance and aim to review finances and work to gain optimal outcomes. SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov – 22 Dec

This is an excellent time to make headway in your career and for careful decisions about your general direction moving forward. You may already have a good idea early in September about opportunities and where they can take you. Be prepared to venture into fresh terrain, even if it means rearranging domestic matters. Set goals and you could attain them in October.

CAPRICORN 23 Dec – 20 Jan

You'll gain a sense of progress in the coming months as the new moon on September 7 kickstarts a proactive cycle. A positive stellar alignment in early October will light up your career and friendships, creating ideal circumstances for new connections and opportunities. This is also a good time to review and recalibrate to ensure your path is going where you want it to.

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AQUARIUS 21 Jan – 19 Feb

As you gain traction with new and exciting activities and ventures, you will gain a sense of possibility and potential over the next two months. Be positive about changes in your daily projects and domestic circumstances, as seeds that are sown now will take root. Be careful with communications and relationships, as misunderstandings are your Achilles' heel right now.

PISCES 20 Feb – 20 Mar

Be prepared to make some bold moves in your personal and professional life, as the next two months will provide the opportunity to make courageous changes in both areas. Particular focus will be on relationships and partnerships, and you could forge some truly fortunate connections now, so be proactive but also discerning about choosing positive connections – financially, too.

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr

There is a truly go-ahead atmosphere in September, making this an excellent time to steam ahead with your projects. You may also need to catch up with your various ventures, and there is a sense of déjà vu regarding verifying facts and details. The Aries full moon on October 21 signals a new chapter that will lead you to a fortunate circumstance, so plan carefully.

TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May

The Virgo new moon on September 7 will be an excellent time to launch a new venture or take your domestic projects to the next level – from drawing board to action! But be realistic about what can – and can't – work in the current climate, especially financially. You may need to re-shuffle priorities in October, so aim to innovate, and be prepared to collaborate too.

GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun

Mercury retrograde from September 27 to October 18 could make communications and paperwork snowball. Take things one step at a time, as short fuses and tempers could undo your hard work. Stick to a schedule and you will avoid feeling under pressure. The new moon on October 6 will kickstart a fresh routine at home, and creative twins will find fresh inspiration.

CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul

New opportunities will come your way early in September. These may arise in unexpected ways, so keep an open mind to new options. News will determine in more detail how you can proceed with a long-term project. Finances will deserve attention now, as new incentives to increase income will arise, and you'll gain a bigger-picture idea of your true potential.

LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug

You are in line to experience a deeper understanding both of your own principles, limits and boundaries and those of someone close. You'll come to a key decision that involves how you share space, finances or income. The sun in Virgo will bring your inner perfectionist out, so be prepared to consider details carefully and find the right balance between your hopes and reality.

VIRGO 24 Aug – 23 Sept

It's all change for you! The Virgo new moon on September 7 will enable you to turn an important corner and be practical and methodical about how you wish to move forward, both at work and in your personal life. The Pisces full moon on September 21 will kickstart a fresh agreement, either at work or in your personal life. Just be careful with communications to avoid mix-ups.

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