Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope September 2023

Sagittarius (Born December 13 to 21) and Sagittarius Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Sagittarius:

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

September 2023

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until September 12th:

The Sun continues to shine its light on your solar ninth house now. This is a cycle in which you seek to expand your experiences and awareness, whether through philosophical thinking, higher education, travel, or simply activities that take you away from your everyday routines. You may feel a little restless if you don't find ways to explore.

It's an excellent period for looking at your life from a different perspective--a broader one--whether you initiate this process or you make contact with others who stimulate you to think about your circumstances differently. Your energy is strong, open, and friendly right now, you come across well to others, and you are a little bolder and adventurous than usual.

From September 13th forward:

The Sun illuminates your career and reputation sector. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle.

You want to shine! Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

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.

For the most part, this Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your solar eighth house of intimacy, shared resources, and personal transformation. Hold onto your money, work on a budget, and avoid arguments with loved ones that revolve around intimacy and sexuality. A disagreement over joint finances can also get you into hot water. Hold back. What you say now can have annoying ramifications.

You may find it hard to feel supported by others, and your intimate life may seem superficial or even strained. You might use this time to review past purchases or to handle financial matters such as taxes that you have put off (or it may be necessary to do so). It can be a strong time for finding a good buy. It's a fine time for review and reassessment.

Friendships and working relationships are Venus-ruled in your chart, and special care should be exercised in these areas of life. Be patient if these matters fail to satisfy you for the time being.

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

From the 26th forward: 

Venus graces your solar ninth house during this period. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

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 with bosses or in your career in general, as well as communications with a close partner, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. An argument over joint finances can also get you into hot water. Hold back. Because Virgo and Gemini are on the angles of your chart, you may be especially sensitive to all of the common Mercury Retrograde issues.

Occurring in your solar ninth house this time, extra care should be exercised regarding travel or education plans. Delays or complications are very possible in these areas. Go over applications carefully before submitting them and make sure you understand instructions clearly. Expressing your opinions now might come across in entirely the wrong way. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with professors and lawyers as well; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

After the 15th, information unclogs.

From September 29th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar tenth house. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now.

Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined to chat about frivolous matters now.

You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 26th:

Mars continues to energize your solar tenth house now. You bring much energy, enthusiasm, and drive to your career or to directing activities in your life during this cycle. You may be quite competitive during this period, preferring to achieve and accomplish things on your own. This attitude can, in some cases, be seen by others as an instigating or otherwise offensive energy, so be aware of that possibility.

This is a strong time for directly pursuing your goals, and, if you need that extra push or oomph to get a plan going, particularly a professional one, or to assert your desires, then this is the time. You are self-motivated, and your enthusiasm can be harnessed if you so choose.

From the 27th:

Mars is energizing your solar eleventh house now. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes.

As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).

Overview Horoscope:

September 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Sagittarius:

Several influences in September point to increased ambition, commitment to realizing success, determination, and the need for more structure and order in your life, dear Sagittarius. Whatever your definition of success at this point in your journey, you are beginning to hunger for it. The cosmos wants you to start planning more, even if you don't have all the details just yet. Organizing your thoughts and establishing goals can be beneficial this month.

But even with this special attention to game plans, career, or responsibilities, your personal life is also moving forward. Venus turns direct on the 3rd, and, together with Mars in your social sector all month, you're opening your eyes to exciting interests and connections. It's also a good time to stoke the fires of a current romance with activities that take you away from the routine. There can be excitement, motivation, and possibly even love connected to schooling, transit, or shared interests and special topics.

In the areas where August was bumpy, blocks lift in September. With Venus slowly but surely regaining its usual speed, decisions come more easily, and you are likely to be clearer about what changes you need to make to improve your life. Educational, publishing, adventure, or legal plans can move forward. However, Mercury remains retrograde until the 15th, meaning it’s best to ease back into things. It's not full steam ahead just yet!

So, while your personal magnetism strengthens this month, there can be some delays or waiting games related to your responsibilities, reputation, and career. Information clogs should clear in the second half of the month.

As the month moves on, it’s a fine time to connect with people who expand your perspective. You’ll discover whether you're gaining satisfaction from your life, interactions, belief systems, or path.

After the New Moon on the 14th, there is very little that others are not noticing about you! Be aware of your impact on others, as it is strong, but don’t be afraid to do your own thing. You’re in a good position to take charge of your work, manage others, take the lead, and make great strides towards your larger goals. You’re willing to put in the legwork and just the right amount of extra effort to shine or even outshine.

Still, a social theme emerges in the last week of the month as the Sun heads into your solar eleventh house. In truth, Mars animates this area of your solar chart all month, and you can feel many sparks and prompts to connect and share. But with the Sun now involved, you focus less on your performance and more on your happiness needs. You take more pride in contributing and interacting.

You might acquire new knowledge or gain inspiration from groups you connect with now. Your enthusiasm wins others over, and your unique qualities and perspective give your personality that extra sparkle.

The last few days of September bring the influence of a Full Moon that opens your eyes to your feelings for someone or a current creative project. It can be emotionally enlightening as you acknowledge and embrace your true feelings on a matter.

See also 2023 Sagittarius Preview Horoscope and the full 2023 Yearly Sagittarius Horoscope.