Welcome to GLAMOUR's monthly horoscope. Astrology writer Emma Howarth forecasts the month ahead for every star sign.
Virgo 22 August–21 September
Health kick? Promotion? Fitness frenzy? All three? You’re in your element as birthday season hits its stride and those back-to-school September vibes are looking damned fine on you. Enjoy it, Virgo! There’s not much you like more than getting stuck in to a fresh start, new regime or ten-point plan for the future and right now the cosmos really does have your back. The 7 September new moon in your sign urges you to put yourself to the top of your own priorities list and think bigger when it comes to your future. You’ve put the work in Virgo. You’re still putting the work in. And the time to sit back and reap some rewards is closer than you think. By mid September you could be celebrating the start of a serious upswing in your financial situation – at last! Hard work you’ve put into an important partnership (romantic, business or otherwise) could also start to pay off this month. The 20 September full moon sprinkles the right kind of magic on your relationships just when you need it most. We know it feels right to be cautious when something seems too good to be true but this time it’s the real deal, Virgo. By the autumn equinox and start of Libra season on 22 September you’ll be feeling fired up and ready to take a major next step in life or love. It’s dream come true time, Virgo.
FEELING EXTRA?
Bunk off for a full day of horizontal relaxation.
MANTRA FOR THE MONTH:
Believe your own hype.
Libra 22 September–22 October
After the summer you’ve had, Libra, you’re long overdue some kick back time. The good news is that the stars are on your side thanks to Virgo season focussing in on your healing twelfth house. Think slower living, self care and shutting out the noise of the rest of the world if you possibly can! Just because everyone around you is busy turning those September back-to-school vibes into six-packs and new work projects doesn’t mean you have to follow suit. And trust us, this period of downtime is part of a much bigger cosmic plan. Use the power of the 7 September new moon to get real about what matters most to you and allow yourself to power up in slo-mo. By mid month you’ll be feeling much more energetic thanks to go-getting Mars in your sign and you’ll soon be back on top (this is your year of fame, fun and creativity, remember?). A potent full moon on 20 September urges you to take a second look at a wellness or health goal. If something’s fallen by the way side lately now might be the time to get back on track. Try to tie up any loose ends in your love life before birthday season arrives on 22 September. As long as everyone knows where they stand, Mercury retrograde (from 27 September) should be a total breeze.
FEELING EXTRA?
Slip a rose quartz heart in your bra for maximum out love vibes.
MANTRA FOR THE MONTH:
Take it slow.
Scorpio 23 October–21 November
All that hard work last month wasn’t in vain, Scorpio, but if anyone deserves to cut loose this September it’s you. Handily the stars are on side as Virgo season homes in on your social eleventh house. It’s time to say ‘Yes’ to a big invitation, Scorpio! And you might as well say ‘Yes’ to all the smaller ones while you’re at it! A meeting of minds (and possibly hearts) could well be on the cards for you this month as love planet Venus takes a spin in your sign (from 10 September). But before that, a fresh-start new moon on 7 September urges you to rethink the status quo in your social life. Bad vibes between friends? Shady intentions at work? Your sixth sense is rarely wrong on these things, Scorpio. Make sure your plan for the months ahead doesn’t feel like a ordeal in waiting if you possibly can. By the 20 September full moon things are really looking up for you. A lucky break involving a passion project you’ve been working on – or dreaming about – behind closed doors could herald the big change you’ve been looking for. And there’s more where that came from! Take some time out as Libra season begins on 22 September and you might just hit upon a life-changing idea. Perhaps with a bit of creative thinking you actually can have it all, Scorpio?
FEELING EXTRA?
Take a ritual bath on the full moon.
MANTRA FOR THE MONTH:
Trust the vibes.
Sagittarius 22 November–20 December
Never mind September’s back-to-school vibes, you’ve had your socks firmly pulled up since August. Yep, it’s all happening in work world for Sagittarius this month! A project you’ve worked hard on for months could come to fruition soon in the most magical way. And if you’re finally ready to put yourself out there, there’s never been a better time. You’ve got this, Sag! And the world is ready for what you have to say. Use the power of the 7 September new moon to set intentions that make your heart beat faster in all the right ways. The time for playing small is over. By the 20 September full moon you’ll be more than ready for some downtime and upgrading your space for could feel like a priority. Go for it, Sag! Your globe-trotting wanderlust will never die but the adventures that await you at the tail end of 2021 are likely much closer to home. By the start of Libra season (22 September) you could be reaping the rewards of a job well done. Don’t skip the celebrating! Birthday season might be months away but there’s no reason why you can’t get a head start on the good times. Gather a crowd, throw a party and show the world what you’re made of! Remember when you could only dream of being in the position you are now? It’s all happening for you this autumn.
FEELING EXTRA?
Stash an aura spray in your bag to banish bad vibes on the go.
MANTRA FOR THE MONTH:
Make it happen.
Capricorn 21 December–18 January
Even if one-way ticket to paradise isn’t on the cards for you this September, you’ll likely find yourself dreaming of escape as Virgo season hits its stride. Something calling to you right now, Capricorn – and whether that’s a new business idea, an alternative way of living or just a straight-up sun-lounger in the Caribbean, now’s the time to start taking steps towards making it happen. Tune in to the power of the 7 September new moon and you’ll get where you want to be sooner than you think. One step at a time might be a cliché, sea goat, but it really is the only way this time round. By the 20 September full moon you could have a much clearer idea of what you need to do first to execute your master plan. This year has showed you exactly what happens when your hard work finally pays off – and if you’re ready for round two, who are we to argue? Share your goals with someone who has the power to make a difference and that fast-track to success you’ve dreamt of might actually happen. You’ll be back doing what you do best by 22 September: building your empire like a mega boss. It’s time to dream bigger than ever before, Capricorn – because next time it all comes good it’ll be your name up in lights.
FEELING EXTRA?
Escape to the woods for a forest bathing session.
MANTRA FOR THE MONTH:
Step it up.
Aquarius 19 January–17 February
Take a deep breath, Aquarius! Life might be super-intense right now but your free-spirited soul is still hanging on in there amid the chaos. The 7 September new moon brings fresh start vibes right when you need them most and suddenly you’ll find solutions where once problems reigned. If your love life has been in overdrive lately, there could be a big decision on the cards for you soon. And the same goes for your work life! You’re at a fork in a very busy road right now Aquarius and the path you choose could change the way you live forever. Downtime is in short supply for you this month but you’ll soon have something to celebrate. The 20 September full moon sheds light on truths related to money and self-worth urging you to expect more (and get it too!) this autumn. Deep down you already know which path is the one for you and even if you need to bide your time, making the decision will be free-ing in itself! Libra season begins with the autumn equinox on 22 September urging you to put your hopes and dreams for a life of adventure first for a change. Book the trip! Make the plan! Start the course! What lies ahead is far more beautiful than anything you’ll leave behind. This was always your year, Aquarius – even if it’s taken until now for you to understand what that really means.
FEELING EXTRA?
Start a morning journaling practice for magical insights.
MANTRA FOR THE MONTH:
Let it go.
Pisces 18 February–19 March
If it takes two, it’s a big deal in Pisces world this September. And if your thoughts turned instantly to hot dates and romance when you read that, you’re not far wrong! That said, partnerships of all kinds are in focus for you this Virgo season so you’re just as likely to be signing on the dotted line with the deal of a lifetime as you are walking off into the sunset with your dream lover. Pick your poison and set an intention that aligns with your ultimate goal for 2021 on the 7 September new moon and you’ll soon have something to celebrate. Sworn off dating for the foreseeable? Even you might get more than you bargained for when go-getting Mars takes a spin in your intense eighth house from 14 September. There’s something major brewing, Pisces. It might even be a life-changing cash injection. By the 20 September full moon you’ll be more than ready for some downtime and because it falls in your sign it’ll be magic all the way. Your manifestation skills are on fire right now, Pisces, so don’t leave out a single detail on that full moon wish list. The 22 September sees you super focussed on an exciting new project just in time for Mercury retrograde on 27 September. Take that as a warning to go slowly at first – only fools rush in.
FEELING EXTRA?
Discover your midheaven sign to understand your cosmic destiny.
MANTRA FOR THE MONTH:
Celebrate success.
Aries 20 March–18 April
It’s work hard and work hard some more for Aries as September begins thanks to Virgo season firing things up in your diligent sixth house. And whether you’re embarking on a lifestyle overhaul (farewell rosé!) or just cracking on with a work project or two, the productivity stars are on your side. If you feel like you’ve got room for just one more item on your autumn To Do List, the 7 September new moon is the ideal time to set wheels in motion. You’re a creative force to be reckoned with right now, Aries – and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Go-getting Mars in your relationship zone from mid month means things could soon hot up in your love life, too. Exhausted just reading this? Of course you’re not! But even when you think you’re unstoppable the cosmos reserves the right to disagree. The 20 September full moon beams into your introspective twelfth house urging you to go-slow, think things over and release a past hurt that’s been holding you back for too long. Take the time now and you could save yourself a whole lot of heartache, Aries. And remember, not everyone is out to get you! As the sun enters Libra and your relationship zone you’ll be feeling loved up and ready for something special but do try and look before you leap. Mercury retrograde from 27 September urges you to take things slow on the romance front for now. Slow and steady wins, Aries!
FEELING EXTRA?
Download a meditation app and squeeze in a daily session.
MANTRA FOR THE MONTH:
Trust the timing.
Taurus 19 April–19 May
Are you ready for it? We’ve been going on about this being the year for your career for months now but the time really has come, Taurus! As Virgo season gathers pace, your fifth house of fun, fame and creativity is firmly in focus ensuring you’ve got the goods for whatever life throws at you. And honestly? The universe is throwing you one hell of a line right now? A long-held dream is slowly becoming a reality for you even if you don’t quite see it that way at first. Watch and wait, Taurus. And tap in to the magic of the 7 September new moon to start over on a project that makes you feel truly alive. Your time is coming and sooner than you think! The 20 September full moon beams into your social eleventh house urging you to say ‘Yes’, gather the group and celebrate life in the here and now. When was the last time you stopped and looked at how far you’ve come, Taurus? Remember when all you wanted was what you have now? By 22 September you’ll be feeling fired up and ready for anything. Health kicks, self-care regimes, new projects on the horizon; follow your heart, Taurus, and you can’t go wrong this month. And don’t let any late September set backs derail your plans. You’ve got this. It’s happening. It really is your year!
FEELING EXTRA?
Repeat affirmations aloud every morning.
MANTRA FOR THE MONTH:
Get creative.
Gemini 20 May–20 June
If a home or family situation caused chaos in your life last month you might want to brace yourself for more where that came from as September begins. Nothing changes if nothing changes, Gemini. So whether you’re ready to move out, get going on a reno project or just make order out of chaos in the kitchen drawer, there’s no time like right now. The 7 September new moon falls in your domestic fourth house urging you switch up your home life with a brave new plan of action. You’ve got this, Gemini. And if you’re waiting for life to cut you some slack there are good times galore in the second half of September. A major career flex could fall into your lap around the 20 September full moon which just so happens to fall in your success zone. Don’t be so busy leaving pass-agg notes for your flatmates that you miss it. Life should feel lit come Libra season (from 22 September) when your fun times fifth house falls into focus. You’re officially on fire and back on flirtatious form, Gemini – and don’t let anyone cramp your style. Stop a misunderstanding in its tracks towards the end of September and you’ll soon be on track to live your best-life this October. A magical journey starts now, Gemini. Get on board.
FEELING EXTRA?
Roll out your yoga mat (or buy one!)
MANTRA FOR THE MONTH:
Expect better.
Cancer 21 June–21 July
Autumn looks good on you, Cancer! If it feels like you’re emerging from hibernation right now that’s because, in a way, you are. Something major has been going down for you this summer but you’re ready to shake it off, step things up and start living life on your own terms again. You might just want to check those closest to you have got the memo before you unveil the new you, though! The 7 September new moon falls in your communication zone urging you to say what you mean, mean what you say and stand up for yourself as 2021 plays out. If that means putting the brakes on a life plan, new challenge or big adventure for the time being, so be it. When the right door comes along it’ll open much more easily, Cancer. The 20 September full moon urges you to let go of anything that’s holding you back from living your dream life. And if that dream life involves a change of address, spruced up space or better family relations, Libra season (from 22 September) has totally got your back. Everything is shifting for you right now, Cancer – in the best possible way. There’s never been a better time to trust your instincts, go for gold or believe in your own power.
FEELING EXTRA?
Try a guided meditation journey for magical reveals.
MANTRA FOR THE MONTH:
Don't dwell on it.
Leo 22 July–21 August
September can be one hell of a downer for summer-loving Leos but this year things are different. You’re raring to go, revved up and ready to take action on a project with the potential to change your life (and bank balance) forever. Whether this means bagging that promotion, elevating a side hustle or getting to grips with the idea that came to you on a Santorini sun lounger this summer, the pay-off is going to be worth the investment. Set a next-level financial goal on the 7 September new moon and you might just start a chain reaction that ends in a fantasy becoming reality for you. Forget thinking big, Leo – we’re talking supersize here! If you’re single and wondering where the romantic action is at this month, just wait it out until the 20 September full moon. It falls in your intense eighth house bringing all the right dramatic fireworks your way. Think hot, hotter and then some, Leo. You might want to double check the object of your desire isn’t the possessive type before you dive on in, though. Libra season (from 22 September) sees you in full-on flirt mode and with even coupled up lions could find themselves rocking a few romantic boats. You’re known for your heart, Leo, but you might want to use your head on this one.
FEELING EXTRA?
Look up your Venus sign for magical love lessons.