MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
September jolts you out of a five-month lull. Your ruler Pluto, which has been retrograde (backward) since April, rockets into forward motion on the 10th. This tiny transformer settled into Capricorn last Thanksgiving, turning your mind into a razor-sharp instrument. While Pluto was retrograde, the ideas and inspiration slowed to a trickle. Now, the floodgates open again. With the Sun in Virgo, your eleventh house of groups, networking and technology, it’s the perfect time to tap into your inner circle to spread the word, especially online.

Of course, you’ll still need to think before you speak. In the first few days of September, volatile Mars opposes Pluto, and a heated exchange could get explosive. Tread carefully over Labor Day, and avoid sensitive topics. Stay off the soapbox yourself (hint: lecturing your beer-swilling Neanderthal cousin on advanced gender politics will not go well). Then on the 8th, communication planet Mercury goes retrograde for three weeks, causing an open-mouth-insert-foot effect. Better to revise your grand ideas and plans before you unleash them prematurely. When the Sun moves into Libra on the 22nd, your energy winds down. Take the month before your birthday to complete any unfinished business of the past year.

LOVE & ROMANCE:
Love planet Venus is in Leo, your structured tenth house, until the 20th. Matters of the heart could turn serious during this cycle. You or someone else wants to know “where this is going” or to lock in a long-term commitment. It’s a good time to review your relationship goals, too. What does partnership mean to you, Scorpio? Where would you ultimately like to be in your love life? Give it some dedicated thought.

If you’re just in the mood to fool around, the stars will provide hookups, too. On September 4th, the Pisces full moon floods your romance sector with intense energy. Your passion reaches a peak, and emotions run high. With Uranus, planet of surprises, also here (along with a Mars-Pluto opposition), you could be a drama magnet. Of course, you’re no stranger to working out conflict in the bedroom, so better to move the friction there. One day where sparks can really fly (and perhaps not in a good way) is September 15th. Uranus will oppose Saturn, a periodic clash that’s been happening for a year. Friends may disapprove of your romantic choices, or you may be caught in a confusing, come-here-now-go-away dynamic with someone. There’s nothing worse than mixed signals, especially for you.

When Venus moves into Virgo on the 21st, single Scorpios could meet new prospects at a party and through online dating. If you’re in a relationship, emerge from the just-the-two-of-us bubble and mingle with mutual friends. You’ll be ready to cool down from all the intensity. Take everything down a notch and detach from drama.

MONEY & CAREER:
With charming Venus in Leo, your career sector, the first three weeks of September are perfect for schmoozing the bigwigs. Don’t skimp on thoughtful gestures, like thank-you cards after an informational interview or picking up the lunch tab. Small acts of kindness make a big impact. Fill your social calendar this month with parties where you can rub elbows with movers and shakers, or get introduced by a mutual friend. Although it may seem nakedly ambitious, who cares? If it works, do it.

Venus’ harmonious energy will also help you smooth any ruffled feathers in the ranks. This month, a few planetary trends make you a bit short-fused, especially during the first week of September. If you’re not careful, you could go off on a tirade, only to leave yourself with major cleanup work. Loose lips sink ships, Scorpio, so don’t throw verbal daggers at anyone.

HEALTH & FITNESS:
Taking care of yourself will take extra effort this month. Jupiter and Neptune are still retrograde in your nurturing fourth house for another 6-8 weeks. You may have had a little too much solitude for your own good this summer. Have you gotten lost in your head? Many Scorpios have had to take care of a family member, or play the supporting role for a female friend in need. You may even be feeling slightly depressed as a result of absorbing that energy.

When the Sun moves into Libra on the 22nd, you could hit a wall. It’s just a sign that you’ve reached your emotional and physical limit. Although there seems to be so much to do, force yourself to rest. You need to purge all the energy you’ve picked up from other people this year and get some extra sleep. Set yourself up for a new start when the Sun enters Scorpio next month.

Lucky Days: September 14, 23
Money Days: September 16, 25
Love Days: September 4, 29
Off Days: September 7, 21