Libra Monthly Horoscope – September 2023

Libra (Born October 14 to 23) and Libra Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Libra:

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

September 2023

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until September 12th:

The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar eleventh house. During this cycle, you are planting seeds for the future, dreaming up plans that you might begin to develop two months down the road, if they still seem viable then. You are more aware of the benefits of networking, and you might find some great ideas through others now. You might be working in a team now.

You could be questioning some of the rules you have been living by and you could be ready to try something totally new. You are more attracted to that which is progressive or unconventional during this cycle.

From September 13th forward:

The Sun travels through your twelfth house now, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. Think about the attachments you have--to things, people, and routines--and consider which ones are dragging you down. This is a time when competitive energies and the ego are on a bit of a break.

It's not the time to push ahead with brand new projects. Rather, it's a time of reflection, dreaming, and recharging your batteries. Situations that have naturally outgrown their usefulness in your life can now be put behind you. Endings of natural cycles may be part of the picture at this time of year. Your energy is largely applied to personal and private affairs now. Your disposition is introspective. Rest and reflect, and prepare for a more outgoing cycle when the Sun moves into your first house.

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 occurs for the most part in your solar tenth house of career and reputation. For the time being, the social aspect of relationships on the job may be compromised somewhat. Be as non-judgmental as you can with co-workers during this cycle.

You might find that your professional reputation is not as favorable as it typically is, at least not from your point of view. You may not know how exactly you would like to come across, and this could be the reason for any confusion just now. Look to the past for answers before pushing forward.

You are ruled by Venus, and you are likely to be more withdrawn than usual, which can be a source of concern for your lover. People from the past may resurface either physically or simply coming to the forefront of your mind. You may be dealing with past karma now. Your eighth house of shared resources and intimacy is Venus-ruled as well, and you might find your intimate life leaves you wanting, and that it's hard to find emotional (and financial) support when you need it most.

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

From the 26th forward: 

Venus graces your solar eleventh house now. Forming harmonious, warm social friendships, possibly related to group activities within a club, can figure now. You may meet someone through such group activities; consequently, your interests will be shared. Whether or not you do, the bottom line is that sharing interests with someone is what makes you happy during this cycle. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to begin during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury continues its retrograde until September 15th: 

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications involving legal affairs, travel, and education, as well as communications about the past, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. With Virgo ruling your twelfth house sector, somebody might be deceiving you or working against you, or nagging issues from the past may crop up and demand attention. Put off making solid travel plans if possible.

Occurring in your solar eleventh house this time, extra care should be used when communicating with friends. You may find that communications with friends or with groups can easily become sticky during this cycle. Group meetings may be postponed or cancelled, and friends may be uncommunicative or giving off mixed signals. On the other hand, old acquaintances may appear during this cycle, or you could be thinking about contacting an old friend. This may be a good time to do so. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with friends and associates during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely.

After the 15th, information unclogs.

From September 29th forward: 

Your mind is focused on private matters and past issues while Mercury transits the twelfth house of your solar chart. This is a time when you are least likely to speak out of turn or to express yourself freely. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers.

This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid getting dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt. Creative endeavors could prosper now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities.

You are likely to require a certain amount of solitude in order to get your thoughts together or to be mentally productive. You are less likely to chat indiscriminately during this transit, and tend to be a little secretive or tight-lipped for the time being. This may be important, in fact, because this position of Mercury is sometimes associated with the uncovering of secrets, so discretion may be in order.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 26th:

Mars continues to energize your solar twelfth house now. While Mars occupies the twelfth house, asserting yourself in a direct and straightforward manner can be difficult. This is largely due to a feeling of not being in touch with what it is you want or desire just for the time being as you reassess your goals and needs.

This lack of direction and self-knowledge should prompt you to look within to learn about your desires. It is likely that you will be much clearer when Mars reaches your first house. For the time being, take some time for rest and give your ego a break.

From the 27th:

You are able to stand your ground and assert yourself more than usual during this transit of Mars through your solar first house. You have energy at your disposal to move your plans forward, and you are more enterprising. You want to leave your mark on the world in some way--however big or small--and you are more able to make an impression than usual. If circumstances are such, you are able to easily fight back. In fact, you may be somewhat combative under this influence, and you may have a short temper.

Avoid being pushy. Take charge of your life, but don't bulldoze over others in the process! This is an excellent transit for assertiveness and physical vitality. Love affairs may also be stepped up during this period. On the rare occasion when an accident occurs, it is more likely to involve the head or face.

Overview Horoscope:

September 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Libra:

While you have a strong presence and can be in demand this month, dear Libra, your inner world is especially important to you in September. A part of you remains a little reserved or withdrawn. Your self-confidence and decisiveness increase as Venus ends its retrograde cycle on the 3rd, but it may not be until the Sun moves into Libra on the 23rd that you feel ready to start anew.

The New Moon on the 14th reinforces a need to look within. Nevertheless, friendships and networks can be lively this month. You have new energy for repairing, soothing, and smoothing over differences if needed in your social life this month. You have a second chance to make things right with friends or groups, and making changes in long-term plans is favored later in September. There can be romantic opportunities with or connected to friends this month. You've gained new insights into what you truly value and what truly makes you happy.

Despite laying low and paying more attention to rest and reflection, you have a lot of desire and ambition this month. Mars in your sign is energetic, bold, and direct. You'll tap into this energy more fully once the Sun enters your sign on the 23rd. Before then, balancing your energetic needs and your need to recharge can be a challenge.

September is important for seeking a healthy balance between doing and resting, and slowing down can, in fact, benefit you. The first half of the month is good for dusting off ideas you've previously put on the shelf. Your attention turns to the past so that you can decide which projects, ideas, or situations you might salvage or scrap.

With Mercury retrograde until the 15th and in your privacy sector all month, you're often reminiscing. Information or communication projects aren't yet free-flowing. There can be a lot of your energy focused on helping or supporting others this month, and you often find yourself in a position of go-between or mediator. You can be incredibly intuitive and sometimes quite distracted and preoccupied this month.

If you've been out of touch or dealing with confusing situations on social levels, you'll find that these issues clear up in September and October. People are warmer and more inclined to reach out.

The Sun moves into your sign on the 23rd, and people are paying more attention. It's a time when you're coming out of your shell, connecting with others more often, and stirring things up. You are in take-charge mode, ready to accept a challenge, and willing to put yourself out to get where you want to go. It's also a vital time for attracting others. Allow your mind to catch up with your heart before pushing ahead, and you'll be in good shape now.

The Full Moon on the 29th brings epiphanies to your personal life and sudden awareness of relationship needs. A close partnership or your relationship with others comes into focus after special attention to your own needs and personal plans. You come into touch with your feelings about a negotiation, commitment, or one-to-one relationship.

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