September 2022: Monthly Horoscope: Scorpio
Come together! It’s Virgo season until September 22
September’s in full social swing, with friends and collaborators popping up at every turn. As the Sun travels through Virgo and your eleventh house of networking until September 22, you’re in outgoing spirits, eager to connect with like-minded people who have something interesting to say! With Mercury retrograde starting September 9 (more on that in a minute), you could get back in touch with some fascinating old friends.
While you don’t always love to share your crayons, Virgo season highlights teamwork and technology. Use the first three weeks of the month to polish your social media profiles, connect with kindred spirits and get your idealistic message out to the masses. A little “digital Feng Shui” will do a world of good—and who knows what treasures you’ll find as you start cleaning and sorting those old electronic files and photos?
Mercury is retrograde September 9 to October 2
Careful who slips between the cracks of your tightly-sealed chamber, Scorpio! On September 9, expressive Mercury, the planet of technology, communication and travel, turns retrograde. Back up your data and devices beforehand, since Mercury’s mayhem can impact your electronic files.
Until September 23, Mercury will be retrograde in Libra and your twelfth house of illusions, closure and healing. Have you been getting mixed signals or feeling uncertain about whether to stay or go in a certain situation? Slow down and do a gut check before barreling ahead. Someone in your inner circle may not have your back. And while you needn’t jump to conclusions, don’t ignore any weird vibes.
While Mercury retrograde can scramble the signals, it’s also a fruitful time to work through your confusion by tuning in. Maybe there’s a reason that you clench up around a coworker—but is it because they make you feel unsafe, or do they remind you of someone from your past? This could be a powerful moment to sort through some childhood fears. The twelfth house rules hidden agendas and, in some cases, secret enemies. Make sure the people in your orbit have earned your trust before you just hand it over to them.
The twelfth house also governs the imagination, and yours could be enriched by Mercury’s reversal. Have you abandoned a creative project? Pick it up again! Fallen out of touch with beloved relatives? Reconnect. The mentally astute planet in your sensitive twelfth house is a prompt to trek down memory lane and get in touch with deeper emotions—including nostalgia, grief or pain you’ve pushed aside for a long time.
On September 23, Mercury will back into Virgo and your eleventh house of teamwork and technology. This could spell even more disruptions in group endeavors since wires are likely to get crossed and power struggles can ensue. Be extra mindful about what you email and post as you're likely to be wildly misunderstood. An old friend or colleague could resurface, which could be a sweet reunion. However, if there were red flags the last time you saw them, clear the air and address it openly to ensure that bad history doesn’t repeat itself.
Fall romance? The September 10 Pisces full moon
Lights, camera, Scorpio! On September 10, the full moon blooms in Pisces and your passionate fifth house. If there was ever a weekend to book a lusty getaway or a thrilling adventure day trip, this is it. Your creativity will also be at peak levels, so answer the call of the muse. Throwing paint on a canvas, rocking the karaoke mic or dancing like there’s no tomorrow: Whatever releases all your pent-up energy will do!
If it’s pure frustration you need to unload, smacking a pillow or a punching bag could be your perfect full-moon rage-releaser ritual. This expressive full moon opens the floodgates. It can also attract major buzz for your talents, so put yourself out there today and share your gifts with the world. For Scorpios of the childbearing set, the fifth house rules fertility, and a full moon here can be favorable for pregnancy. Consider yourself notified!
Libra season starts September 22, plus the September 25 Libra new moon
Power down from September 22 on, when the Sun slips into Libra and your twelfth house of closure, healing and rest. You’ll be ready for a sweet escape now, and it might be “destination: mattress” during this sleepy four-week cycle. Conserve your energy and focus on tying up loose ends before your birthday—and Scorpio season!
The September 25 Libra new moon can be a beautiful moment for creativity and fantasy as your whimsical twelfth house twinkles in the autumn light. Have you been holding a grudge that’s eating at YOU? This new moon invites you to complete the forgiveness and amends-making process. Trade that resentment for radical acceptance. You can’t change the past, but you CAN make better choices for the future. Protect your own boundaries and let yourself be vulnerable and open again.
That’s not to say you should sweep things under the rug or simply “trust the universe.” This new moon will oppose outspoken Jupiter in your analytical and precise sixth house. You may need to make some crystal-clear agreements for how you’ll go forward before you can proceed with a certain relationship again.
Have you been ignoring a health matter or have you lapsed on your checkups? The Libra new moon is a reminder to stay on top of your vitals and get a professional opinion rather than self-diagnosing. You’ll feel much better when you deal with facts and data. Do pay attention to the mind-body-spirit connection, no matter what. If something feels “off,” it could be your subconscious telling you to pay attention to an emotional issue you’ve been ignoring.
