As we say goodbye to hot girl summer and begin to usher in fall, Joanne Hope gives us guidance straight from the stars to make the transition smoother and allow us to prepare for the month ahead.
♈️ Aries
Bring out the best in you this month Aries. Stay the course, focusing on your plans and seeing them through means you can cut through any difficulties when Mercury turns retrograde on September 9th – as much as possible get your practical affairs in order before then. You can embrace the loving, energetic influence of Venus in Virgo, from the start of the month, it will bring out the perfectionist in you, so what you create during this time will be stunning to look at, beautiful make up, art, creative design, even marketing campaigns, or decorating are favourable. Work will be a big focus but let your heart speak out in love matters, it will lead you towards a total soul connection with a potential love of your life.
Lucky Colour Yellow
Lucky Crystal Citrine
♉️ Taurus
Taurus you have a mixed month ahead full of positive surprises! Venus makes sure luck is on your side and helps you to benefit from a newly found routine. Concentrating on beauty, self image, and improving your self esteem will raise your vibration, attracting the right energy that invigorates your love life and makes you happier in general. Make concessions if things get delayed due to Mercury turning retrograde on September 9th, causing delays in travel plans or paperwork errors, it is a sign to double check things and be flexible if plans change, this applies to your love life as well as your day to day affairs, then you will be happy.
Lucky Colour White
Lucky Crystal Clear Quartz
♊️ Gemini
Your dreams can be the fuel that powers your inspiration in September, Venus is in Virgo early in the month, and covers all things beautiful and perfect, you can benefit from this good influence and create some of your best work during this very favourable time. On the 9th of September, Mercury turns retrograde, causing delays or red tape. If you are travelling, try to be patient with any unexpected changes, verbal discussions could cause misunderstandings, so remember Gemini, you are ruled by Mercury, symbolic for communication, and so thinking before you act. Get deep into your feelings and let your heart be your guide, you know what love is and can be happy and contented when loved ones are close by, enjoying your time together.
Lucky Colour Green
Lucky Crystal White sapphire
♋️ Cancer
Venus, the goddess of love, is in Virgo this month, she is guiding you to take some time out for yourself and bask in all things that make you beautiful, sending you a positive message that your own happiness is very important. You are beautiful and emotionally intuitive, so make the most of who you are and know the world is just waiting for you to take centre stage. As Mercury goes retrograde on September 9th, make concessions if things get delayed or any mistakes are made, just double check the details, as this lessens any problems considerably. You will be a busy little bee in your day to day activities, with work, and family, so taking some time out to relax when you can is good, and also applies to your love life, make time for it, and relax and enjoy it.
Lucky Colour Orange
Lucky Crystal Emerald
♌️ Leo
Kind and funny Leo, laughter is the order of the day, bring alive your sense of humour as the dark days are over and you can return to a much easier way of life. Bringing out what is beautiful in yourself and in others is a gift you possess and Venus in Virgo at the start of this month will assist you in doing just that. Ambitious plans succeed as long as you allow for Mercury going backwards in the heavens from September 9th. Double check your facts and also be flexible if things get delayed. Don’t shy away from the limelight as you are called upon to show what you do best, so just go for it and don’t doubt yourself. Relax about love as fate works in mysterious ways and will surely guide you to the one you are meant to be with.
Lucky Colour Gold
Lucky Crystal Sunstone
♍️ Virgo
You have achieved so much, a good old pat on the back is well deserved. This month Venus enters your sign and will bring excellent results and perfect anything you are working on. The bold and the beautiful are well starred, so making the effort and attending important events can put you on the red carpet, shining like the star you are. Birthday celebrations at the very least are in order. When Mercury goes retrograde on the 9th make sure all your ducks are in a row, ensuring you will not be affected too much by the disruption of Mercury going backwards in the heavens, causing communication problems or travel delays. You will still make a lot of progress regardless, as it’s onwards and upwards for the untiring, inspiring Virgo.
Lucky Colour Red
Lucky Crystal Carnelian
♎️ Libra
Being a star that lights up the room, opens up all sorts of opportunities to make meaningful connections this month, as time goes by they prove to be important to you, and your future. Remember what is meant to be, will be, so you can be receptive to all the good possibilities that come your way. New ideas may present themselves, and because you have the ability to fulfil your ambitions, you can navigate the way ahead with ease and speed. Mercury the planet of communication goes backwards from September 9th and affects all the signs of the zodiac, but to a lesser degree in Libra, as balance is essential to your nature and seems to somewhat water down the negative affects, such as delays or misunderstandings that could occur with Mercury retrograde. Climb that mountain singing all the way to the top and fulfilment is yours!
Lucky Colour Blue
Lucky Crystal Blue Lace Agate
♏️ Scorpio
Look on the bright side Scorpio, your routine comes back in September and gives you a chance to organise life in a way you’ve been thinking of for a while. This month Venus is in Virgo, and will help you to see clearly what needs to be done to improve the aspects of your life that you’ve been getting round to. Commitment to your goals, ensures others will follow your lead, and makes it possible for you to achieve them. ‘Like attracts like’ so they say, and partnerships seem to be well starred, bringing you more emotional support and adding to your happiness. When making your plans consider Mercury is retrograde from the 9th, so make allowances for any miscommunication or possible delays, and remember when dealing with them – patience is a virtue!!
Lucky Colour Pink
Lucky Crystal Topaz
♐️ Sagittarius
Living in the moment and making the most of the great choices presented to you at home and work this month will be truly beneficial to you Sagittarius. On the 4th, home and family matters come into focus, just as the planet Venus is in Virgo, this combination will help and assist you with the perfectionist and beautiful qualities they possess, making a real difference in your surroundings, updating and improving things until you feel completely happy and comfortable with your self, life, and environment. Overseas is looking good too as distant horizons will be favourable for rejuvenation and re-energising your batteries, just be aware it’s Mercury retrograde from the 9th causing delays and possible admin errors so check your paperwork when traveling.
Lucky Colour Black
Lucky Crystal Onyx
♑️ Capricorn
As Venus moves into Virgo on the 4th, bringing beauty and love into your life, giving someone a chance will enable you to move on, and be in a zone that encourages you to be your true self and have faith with what you love and believe in. You can find happiness and fulfilment with your love life this way, as it means you are following your heart to experience a real, compatible love. Destiny plays a role in our lives more than we think so trust your higher self, it is always guiding you to a higher level. Mercury goes retrograde on the 9th of September, it’s better then to allow for delays when you are relying on swift outcomes, or making plans. Overall, you will feel very blessed and see all of your plans blossom towards the end of the month.
Lucky Colour Purple
Lucky Crystal Diamond
♒️ Aquarius
Getting active and reaching your goals is the message September brings, as Venus is in Virgo on the 4th, the focus is on you now, getting fit or restructuring your self-care regime will make you feel much better and it also brings you more energy to deal with a hectic work schedule. You will realise in this process that you had the answers all along and can keep these changes as a way of life. Coming out of your comfort zone helps you to free your inner child and can also help you create a happy environment around you. Trust your feelings in love as they will tell you who and what is right for you, but if in doubt listen to the voice of your heart and then act on your intuitive impulses, works every time!.
Lucky Colour Aquamarine
Lucky Crystal Emerald
♓️ Pisces
Allow yourself to relax and enjoy the process of life, you can enjoy getting there as well as being there. As Venus is in Virgo from the 4th of September it will help you to bring a long held dream to fruition and is closer than you think in terms of coming true. Mercury is going backwards in the heavens from the 9th so don’t be disappointed with delays in communication, especially in love matters, as everything happens for a reason. A relaxed attitude will help create a pleasant atmosphere all round, giving you a more peaceful and stress free time. On the whole it’s a month of real progress, by putting your calendar in order, you gain a head start to welcome in the Autumn and have the time to get cosy when the days are getting shorter.
Lucky Colour Silver
Lucky Crystal Smokey Quartz
Words by Joanne Hope
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