Cancer Monthly Horoscope September 2023

Cancer (Born July 13 to 22)
AND Cancer Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Cancer:

September 2023 Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

September 2023

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until September 12th:

The Sun continues to transit your solar second house. This is the most "financial" period of the year for you. You might have a more materialistic view of life for the time being, or you have an increased interest in your own possessions, during this cycle. You are more attracted to objects and possessions that give you a sense of comfort, status, or luxury now.

You probably should be on the lookout for a tendency to create your own financial stress due to extravagant spending habits. At this point in the year, you are unlikely to take many risks, however, and you can be quite resistant to change. This is a time when "comfort zones" are more important to you than usual--you value the familiar.

From September 13th forward:

The Sun is illuminating your communications sector now, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching, making connections, and paying more attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is in emphasis during this period, and is, for the most part, light-hearted.

Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle.

You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are of something entirely new. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking! Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home.

Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Venus is retrograde only until September 3rd: 

Venus retrograde in general: As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are periods during which we re-assess what--and who--we value. It is a period that most astrologers consider inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship. Major financial undertakings are not advised during this period as well.

Venus retrograde cycles are good times for creating budgets and financial plans, and for re-thinking our personal relationships. Old friends and lovers may re-appear, perhaps complicating current relationships. We are called upon to deal with relationship issues from the past. Events occur that seem fated or predestined.

It can be a real challenge getting close to a lover during this period of time. Unorthodox, experimental, and non-intimate relationships may be favored. Relationships that have been especially challenging may come to an end during this cycle.

However, strong relationships will survive it, even if there are a few bumps and bruises along the way. For singles, this is a good time for "eyes wide open" or experimental dating. It is not a time when people recognize the need for another person to complete them, or some people may be questioning whether they are with partners who actually fulfill them. This period is good for re-evaluating our relationship needs; but, again, major love decisions are best saved for after the cycle ends.

This Venus Retrograde cycle, for the most part, occurs in your first house, affecting your first house of personal appearance and mannerisms. This cycle will strongly influence the personal image you project to others. Others may misunderstand what you do and say, and misread your body language. Others may not be seeing you in the most favorable of light, and events may be such that you feel the need to rethink the way you present yourself.

You may be coming across in a harsher, even militant manner without even realizing it. Try to keep things status quo with regards to your love life. Don't worry if a lover isn't quite "getting" you for the time being. Things will change once Venus turns direct. Also, take this time to review your instinctual responses to new things and the first impression your make on others in terms of how these things help or hinder you.

Relationships with friends and family may be a little strained, or they can be up for review, as these are Venus-ruled areas of your chart.

After September 3rd, these areas of life improve, smooth over, and advance.

From the 26th forward: 

Venus transits your solar second house and, as the natural ruler of the second house, Venus feels right "at home" here. This is a rather content position for Venus, although there can be some restlessness when it comes to money and spending it—you are more inclined to want more things around you! Financial security and enjoyment of the good things in life are important to you, although you also value simple pleasures. The ability to relate well with others might enhance your own personal finances during this period. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of financial matters with social or public affairs. This is a stable position for love matters and close relationships. You value those who make you feel comfortable, and familiarity is more important to you than someone new during this cycle.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury continues its retrograde until September 15th: 

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your intuition usually serves you very well, but may not be up to par for the time being. Take care when it comes to presenting ideas, writing letters, and any detail work. You may not be seeing the whole picture.

Occurring in your solar second house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to new financial initiatives. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues regarding personal finances. Take this time to re-budget instead of making premature purchases. Hold off on major decision-making regarding money. Instead, take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, but put off finalizing anything important for the time being. In fact, some money-making ideas or ventures may be put on hold due to circumstances beyond your control. This is an excellent period for review, however.

After the 15th, information unclogs.

From September 29th forward: 

Mercury is right at home in the third house and offers a natural curiosity, facility with words, and the ability to multi-task successfully. More time spent on the phone, writing emails, in the car making short frequent trips, chatting, running errands, communicating with neighbors and siblings, visiting friends and relatives, and doing paperwork is likely now. There can also be a tendency to fuss over insignificant matters now, however.

Also, "information overload" is also a possibility. This may be a busy time with neighbors, classmates, siblings, and community affairs. Your interests are especially varied now and perhaps scattered. It's an ideal time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it, as your tendency is toward a certain level of intellectual detachment just now. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when circumstances call for you to stick to the routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project.

Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, and the like. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 26th:

Mars continues to activate and energize your solar third house now. You may be especially busy running errands and tending to daily activities during this cycle. It's a strong time for putting your energy into intellectual projects or studies. You tend to communicate in a more direct manner now, and you might want to be careful that you don't come across as insensitive or abrasive. You may find it too easy to become impatient with others if they seem to be taking up too much of your time, such as with other drivers or with people who are not speaking as directly as you are. Channel your extra energy into mental tasks so that this transit can be highly stimulating (instead of stressful).

From the 27th:

Mars activates and energizes your solar fourth house. You have more energy at your disposal for domestic projects or activities. Because your actions are governed by your instincts during this period, you may be especially defensive and protective. You may work hard at making yourself feel more secure, and you may be called upon to take charge on the home and family front. You may have more energy to invest in homemaking, house repairs, redecorating, or family activities. In fact, if you are feeling very restless, moody, or defensive during this period, it would be a good idea to do any of these things! You may have an increased desire to rule the roost, and if this transit stimulates conflict or disputes, it is likely to be family-related--you may have arguments with them, about them, or on their behalf. You may also encounter opposition from career-related matters or people. You may get worked up about old angers or regarding emotional issues from the past that are resurfacing now.

Overview Horoscope:

September 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Cancer:

Learning, communicating, and connecting feature strongly in September, dear Cancer. Your mind is curious, excited, and hungry, and opportunities to feed it pop up when you need them most. You can be exceptionally busy in your daily life, sometimes needing to review and redo.

September features energies that stir your desire nature, often for more security, pleasure, or material things. From the 3rd forward, you're more likely to fill these wants or to find satisfaction in what you already have. You can be filled with creative ideas to make money or to use your natural talents in satisfying ways. Mars in your solar fourth all month animates your domestic world.

But while Venus is now, slowly but surely, catching up to its usual pace, Mercury remains retrograde until the 15th, and there can be complications to communicating. You might be waiting for an important piece of information. Fortunately, you know your heart, and that helps all around. You are more of a free agent, and finances are clearer. September promises you slow but steady forward motion. Clarifications and advances related to finances, business, studies, communications, and transportation pepper the month! These things improve, flow naturally, and pick up momentum.

Ideally, you've come into touch with what and who you value and are now ready to apply what you've learned. As a result, you're picking and choosing your projects more mindfully. A delayed payment, gift, or bonus may come through. If you've been dissatisfied with your income or business matters, now is a time to explore your options. Fortunately, the process is a lot more fun in September.

In the second half of the month, improved connections are in store as transportation and communication channels open up for you. You are curious and connected. You can also be knee-deep in studies, personal interests, writing, speaking, and errand-running. You can be very influential or persuasive in your communications, guidance, or teachings. After the New Moon on the 14th, your interests expand, and you may feel ready to push forward a project or line of study. It’s a good time to turn over a new leaf regarding making connections or sharpening your skills. Establishing mental rapport with others can be in focus and hugely rewarding.

Attention to home and family matters increases towards the end of the month, and any imbalances between personal and professional pursuits become glaring. Fortunately, bringing a better balance to your life is straightforward. Mars spends the month energizing and animating your domestic world, and with the Sun's move into the same sector on the 23rd, you're putting more heart into your home life. This is action-oriented energy applied to your personal life!

You might get in touch with buried resentments that can frustrate you enough to make changes. You have the opportunity to work on or in the home. You may be defending, rallying for, or motivating family now. Your home life or inner life can be animated, colorful, and busy. There's a marked focus on your needs for familiarity and comfort that you're in great shape for nurturing.

The last few days of the month can bring a revelation that prompts you to make important changes with career matters or responsibilities.

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