Key dates

9/3 — Venus goes Direct in Leo

9/4 — Jupiter goes retrograde in Taurus

9/14 — New moon in Virgo

9/15 — Mercury goes Direct in Virgo

9/22 — Sun enters Libra / Libra season

9/29 — Full moon in Aries

The warmth of summertime may be trailing long behind us, but the bustling vibe of the season isn’t over just yet. After all, September kicks off with a total of seven planets retrograde all at once, prompting chaos and miscommunication in our lives as we shift gears into autumn. Thankfully, Jupiter enters retrograde in Taurus on Sept. 4, sprinkling some of its luck into our lives amidst the tense retrograde energy. On the other hand, Mercury, which is retrograde in Virgo until Sept. 15, is throwing a wrench in our daily routines. Despite the celestial drama, though, September offers us a chance to relinquish control and reorient our lives where appropriate.

Speaking of reorientation, once the love planet Venus goes direct in Leo on Sept. 3 , we’ll have a better idea of how what improvements our relationships require and Virgo’s go-getter energy allows us to take practical measures to apply them in a healthy and mutually beneficial way. Your health and wellness takes full focus during Virgo season, so make necessary tweaks and changes to your routine around the motivating new moon in Virgo on Sept. 14. That means it’s a great time to sign up for that yoga or spin class that you’ve been wanting to try or completely revamp your daily schedule.

The clouds of Mercury retrograde will be lifted on Sept. 15 when the planet of communication turns direct. All the contracts and major decisions you’ve been putting off will be good to go right now. This is the time to iron out all the unfinished business and kinks in the plans you’ve made recently. When the sun enters Libra on Sept. 22, we’re prompted to release some of our control and let loose in the good company of our friends.

Libra season is an especially social time, so it’s all the more reason to host parties or plan out gatherings with your inner circle. It’s also a great time to appreciate art and beauty — and create some of it yourself! It’s also an inspiring time to take charge of your goals and take your off-kilter ideas seriously. By the time the full moon in Aries arrives on Sept. 29, we’re prompted to brings a powerful and competitive spirit, helping you fully embody your inner warrior in the pursuit of your goals. Don’t hold back!

By Brittany Beringer