This is a monthly horoscope, which is correlated to the lunar cycle. It starts on September 14, 2023 and ends on October 14, 2023.

We are now trying to adjust our behaviors in life to be more restful, relaxing, playful, intuitive, and compassionate. We also trying to adjust our behaviors to stop over-thinking, over-working, and being too critical. However, we are not used to doing these things, making us feel confused, disoriented, overwhelmed, and stuck.

Explore this lunar month’s four major moon phases below.

New Moon in Virgo

Confused about our new behaviors

August 16-24, 2023

We try to adjust our behaviors in life to be more restful, relaxing, playful, intuitive, and compassionate. However, we are not used to do things in this way, making us feel confused, disoriented, overwhelmed, and stuck.

Mercury retrograde ends (Sept. 15, 2023)

First Quarter in Sagittarius

Lacking the courage to follow through

September 22-29, 2023

We try to get more understanding, optimism, and courage in order to adopt a new set of behaviors that are more restful. However, we still aren’t able to do so. Unexpected events may occur, making us feel even more upset and insecure.

Sun enters Libra (Sept. 23, 2023)

Full Moon in Aries

Feeling stuck, upset, and angry

September 29-October 6, 2023

We continue to struggle adopting a new set of behaviors that are more restful. This makes us even more frustrated and upset. But somewhere deep down in our subconscious, we are getting more courage to overcome these blockages.

Mercury leaves post-rx shadow (Sept. 29, 2023)

Third Quarter in Cancer

Facing old fears head on

October 6-14, 2023

We are facing our blockages to adopting new behaviors head-on. It is stressful and angering. However, it works! We finally start to put the proper boundaries and structures in place that we need to behave in a different way with more focus.

Pluto direct in Capricorn (Oct. 10, 2023)

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Last month, we realized that we are working too hard and being too perfectionistic. This month, we take the actions to actually correct this.

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Planetary Guide

Mercury

The Messenger

Mercury rules the sign of Virgo, and therefore holds extra importance for this lunar month. It is associated with communication, intellect, and the rational mind. It governs how we process information, express ourselves, and engage in mental activities, like learning, writing, and problem-solving.

Questions for Reflection

You can answer these questions to yourself, in your journal, or in the comment section.

1. In what area of your life could you benefit from more rest, relax, intuition, compassion, and ease?
2. What small steps can you take to implement those things? 
3. What internal or external factors may be preventing you from resting and relaxing more, and following through on the steps you listed in the previous question?
4. How can you overcome these factors so that you can rest and relax to the full extent?