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Taurus September 2024 Horoscope: Read Your Monthly Predictions

Daniel Egneus

Read your sign's 2024 horoscope to see what's in store for you this year, or check out the Taurus personality profile.

Welcome to September, Taurus. In August, the sun moved into your pleasurable 5th House, bringing an overall joyful month. This month, Uranus retrograde pushes you to become your best self, and Venus graces your love life. And lots of self-care is required, so lean into your luxurious tendencies.

Uranus begins its aforementioned retrograde on Sunday, September 1, in your sign, Taurus. This retrograde lasts through the end of the year. While Uranus retrogrades, it's basically pushing you to be the best version of yourself. If you begin to suspect you need to tweak some area of your life or let a bad habit go, take the initiative to make those changes. On the same date, Sunday, September 1, Pluto retrograde, a time of transformation, moves into your philosophical 9th House. As a result, early September may be slightly uncomfortable, as what's not working will become glaringly apparent.

When the sky goes dark with a new moon in Virgo on Monday, September 2, see it as an opportunity to treat yourself and live your best life. A change of perspective is everything. If you realize that something, be it a relationship, habit, or job, brings you down rather than lifts you up, focus on how much happier you will be after making adjustments rather than get stressed out by the current situation. You're able to identify and then implement boundaries when warrior Mars moves into your 3rd House of Communication on Wednesday, September 4.

Some of those boundaries may pertain to how you approach sex and pleasure. Pallas, the asteroid of wisdom, moves into your erotic 8th House on Sunday, September 8. Often, Tauruses discover what they like, whether it's a sex toy, position, or partner, and then don't want to change, even when they start to get bored. Following in the themes of Uranus and Pluto retrograde, if you feel called to switch up your sex life, lean into those urges. If this sounds daunting, know that on the same day, Sunday, September 8, Mercury moves into your 5th House of Pleasure, helping you handle any conversations about sex with others, or even with yourself, with ease.

You should probably circle Tuesday, September 17, in your calendar. There's a Pisces full moon and lunar eclipse in your 11th House of Friendship. Lunar eclipses are often times when we notice how others affect us. As a result, if you're in any toxic friendships, you may become aware of it around this date. September is a super transformative month, Taurus. This date could bring fights, fallout, or simply the dawning realization that someone in your inner circle isn't very good for you.

It's understandable if this seems like a lot. The sun moves into Libra and your self-care-oriented 6th House on Sunday, September 22. This date is also the fall equinox, when the days and nights are of equal length, not to mention Mabon, a witchy Thanksgiving. Certainly not everything in your life needs updating, Taurus. Celebrate Mabon and all of Virgo season by noticing and then leaning into the people and activities who give you life.

September sounds intense. However, the end of the month is just adorable.

And, indeed, the end of September takes on a super loving vibe. This is in part because, also on Sunday, September 22, your ruling planet, sweet Venus, transits into your romantic 7th House of Partnership. If you're dating someone, and it's healthy, this indicates that things start to move to the next level, just in time for cuffing season. And, if you're happily single, know that Venus loves platonic relationships just as much (and sometimes even more) and that your chosen family will have you feeling doted on and adored.

Yes, with Uranus and Pluto retrograde, plus the lunar eclipse, September sounds intense. However, the end of the month is just adorable. On Thursday, September 26, the messenger Mercury moves into your 6th House, bringing you lots of opportunities for rest and self-care. An opportunity to take a trip may arise, or someone might gift you with something lovely like a massage. Make sure to say yes to the gifts that come your way. You deserve them, Taurus. We'll see you in October.

Important dates in September 2024:

Sunday, September 1: Uranus goes retrograde in TaurusSunday, September 1: Pluto retrograde moves into CapricornMonday, September 2: New Moon in VirgoWednesday, September 4: Mars enters CancerSunday, September 8: Pallas moves into SagittariusSunday, September 8: Mercury moves into VirgoTuesday, September 17: Full moon and lunar eclipse in PiscesSunday, September 22: Sun enters Libra; Fall EquinoxSunday, September 22: Venus moves into ScorpioThursday, September 26: Mercury enters Libra

To see monthly predictions for another zodiac sign, check out our full list of September 2024 horoscopes.

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Your September Astrological Forecast

Welcome to the final stretch of summer, star babes! With the chaotic astrology of August behind you, you can officially start zooming into some new adventures — sans Mercury retrograde and the tangle of planetary T-squares that made last month so tough. Things are looking up, but the astrology of September isn't free of intensity either, as another retrograde is starting and eclipse season is gearing up. You'll want to mark your calendar for the major astrological events of September 2024.

The month kicks off in Virgo season, and the tidy and organized vibes are much-needed and appreciated after the planetary drama that marred the latter half of August. A cosmic clean-up is most definitely in order! The purifying new moon in Virgo on Sept. 2 is a time to set practical-minded intentions and incorporate some new hacks or habits into your work and health routine. Throughout the following week, go-getter Mars will enter Cancer to pump up the passive aggressiveness while communicative planet Mercury will hit its home sign of Virgo, giving everyone an editor's eye and greater attention to detail.

Romance brews mid-month, as abundant planet Jupiter will form a lucky alignment with love planet Venus, which is currently in its flirty home sign of Libra. This aspect perfects on Sept. 14 PT/Sept. 15 ET, so take a chance on a crush or get lost in love. The lunar eclipse on Sept. 17 kicks off the eclipse season's chaos, forcing you to face the truth behind your fantasies and start rebuilding more sustainable realities.

Autumnal equinox September 2024.

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Libra season begins on Sept. 22 alongside the autumnal equinox, so bringing more balance, peace, and alignment to your life and relationships will become a higher priority. Libra's cosmic ruler Venus shifts into Scorpio on the same day, making love a little more intense. Chatty Mercury follows the sun into Libra on Sept. 26, which climaxes with a conjunction between the two planets (called a Mercury cazimi) on Sept. 30 that can spark important conversations. At the same time, motivating Mars will harmonize with serious Saturn, making it a great time to make headway on long-term goals, too.

There's a lot more to dig into with this month's cosmic happenings, so read on for your full September 2024 astrology forecast.

The Retrogrades Are Retrograding

Last month's Mercury retrograde is finally out of the way, but more backward-moving planetary action starts up again on Sept. 1, when Uranus retrograde begins. As the planet of shocks and sudden changes, Uranus' annual backspins bring an opportunity to process any major surprises or unexpected twists in your path that've arisen since the start of the year. This retrograde will last through January 2025, so you may finally have a chance to catch your breath and make sense of what's shifted.

Pluto retrograde has been going down in Aquarius since May, but later in the day on Sept. 1, this power-hungry planet will roll back into Capricorn for one last jaunt. This is the last time that Pluto will backspin through Capricorn in our collective lifetimes, as once it goes direct and re-enters Aquarius, it'll remain there for the next couple of decades — so it's time to process some of the subconscious transformations that have catalyzed over the past fifteen years.

Think about your subconscious this September.

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Virgo Season & A New Moon

The first few weeks of September make up the majority of the Virgo season, the vibes of which get everyone into a more solid grind, productive schedule, and wellness-focused state of mind. Virgo zodiac energy is attentive and analytical, so it's a fabulous time to streamline your schedule, add some healthy habits to your routine, and get a little more organized.

Things reach peak Virgo during the new moon on Sept. 2, happening in this mutable earth sign's terrain. This is a great time to refine some of the rough edges in your routine and find ways to improve the things around you. Thanks to an opposition to down-to-business Saturn, you'll be challenged to step up and be a little more serious about whatever seeds you're planting, and it'll be best to take things slow and steady.

Mars & Mercury Making Moves

The week after the new moon brings some energy shifts for Mars and Mercury, two important planets in your personal life. On Sept. 4, adrenaline-seeking Mars enters the sentimental and soft-hearted sign of Cancer through the rest of the month, which isn't the most comfortable place for this high-energy warrior planet. You may find it difficult to take direct action or express your frustration, but you'll feel really strong when it comes to protecting the things that are important to you and taking the initiative to create safe spaces for your goals to take root.

On Sept. 8 PT/Sept. 9 PT, mental planet Mercury joins the sun in its home sign of Virgo — a part of the zodiac where this clever and communicative planet is very effective. For the next few weeks, expect to have a keener eye for details, a more practical approach to problem-solving, and an analytical edge in all you do.

Eclipse season 2024.

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A Lunar Eclipse Kicks Off Eclipse Season

Welcome back to eclipse season! September's full moon on Sept. 17 is also a lunar eclipse, and it's plunging everyone back into the high-speed portal of change and realignment that these ultra-intense lunations tend to create. This eclipse takes place in the dreamy and emotional sign of Pisces, and it'll ask you to let go of your delusions and face reality. This is the first eclipse to hit the Virgo-Pisces axis since 2017, and this storyline is only just beginning to unfold — so pay attention to the themes that arise and trust that whatever revelations come forth are for your highest good.

Libra Season & The Autumn Equinox

Change is in the air come Sept. 22, as the sun moves from Virgo to Libra, heralding the start of Libra season. Libra is the zodiac's cardinal air sign, and its energy is all about creating harmony, symmetry, and fairness. Relationships come to the forefront now, as Libra is the sign that rules partnerships, and everyone will want to bring a bit more balance to every area of their lives.

Speaking of balance, the sun's transition into Libra also very fittingly marks the autumn equinox, aka the first official day of fall here in the Northern hemisphere — and one of the two periods of the year where there are equal parts daylight and night. As the midpoint between the summer and winter solstice, the autumn equinox kicks off the journey into the darker half of the year, and it's a good time to adjust any areas of your life that feel energetically off-kilter and find your equilibrium.

Autumnal equinox 2024.

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Venus Enters Scorpio

On the same day that the sun enters Libra, the sign's cosmic ruler Venus — the planet of love — is leaving Libra to engulf itself in the mysterious and watery realm of Scorpio. Relationships can feel intense during this time, and the art of seduction becomes an enticing one to master. Embrace the "dark feminine" aesthetic as you swim through this sultry and secretive energy. This transit also gives you an early taste of the heavier Scorpio vibes that'll be headed your way next month, so pay attention to the vibe.

Mercury In Libra & A Clarifying Cazimi

Libra season gets even more Libran once Mercury enters the chat on Sept. 26. With Mercury in fair-minded Libra, communicating with poise and diplomacy comes more easily. You may find yourself carefully weighing the pros and cons of your decisions or trying to see both sides of every argument. These themes will be heightened when Mercury connects with the sun in Libra on Sept. 30 for a Mercury cazimi, so use this energy to have conversations that require tact or come up with some creative ideas.

Nina Kahn is Bustle's resident astrologer and tarot reader.

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These 3 Zodiac Signs Should Brace For Impact During September's New Moon

As the calendar flips to a new month, the September new moon is sweeping in to cleanse your palate of August's intense astrology and help you get serious about your objectives as you wrap up the summer. Rising on Sept. 2 in practical-minded Virgo, this lunation gives all zodiac signs the power to get granular about their goals and embrace a clear-minded new beginning. And for the signs most affected by the September new moon, the power of this lunar reset could have even longer-term ripple effects in their lives.

The new moon in Virgo finds the sun and moon together in this pristine and perfectionistic earth sign's territory, highlighting the minutiae of people's daily routines, wellness habits, and other little details of plans that might otherwise be overlooked. This makes it a helpful time to make small but sustainable improvements in your life that benefit your health and productivity — think coming up with fresh time management tools, organizing your living space, or getting into a new exercise routine.

The sun and moon in Virgo will face off with disciplined and down-to-business Saturn in Pisces, bringing larger responsibilities to the forefront of your mind as you consider how to move forward. All zodiac signs are being challenged to step up and approach their goals with more maturity and consideration for the long term, but it'll be especially tangible for the mutable signs. Channel Virgo's attentiveness and groundedness by setting practical intentions with realistic steps to success.

In addition to being the last new moon of the summer, this new moon is also the last lunation before eclipse season begins on Sept. 17, making it an important time to get organized before some cosmic chaos returns. Everyone should take advantage of these vibes, but the zodiac signs most affected by the September new moon should take extra care to tap in.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)

Virgo will be most affected by September's new moon.

This is the annual new moon in your sign, Virgo, so be prepared to turn over a new leaf in a big way. This lunation is holding a mirror up in front of you, asking you to analyze how you're showing up in the world and make adjustments if you don't like what you see. What have you been wanting to change or improve about yourself to maximize your potential? How can you sharpen the lens through which you see the world and have a more clear-cut point of view? What small changes could you make that might have a big impact? Be real with yourself, but also beware of being overly critical. Changes in your life should be made from a place of self-compassion, not self-consciousness.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

Sagittarius will be most affected by September's new moon.

Virgo season has you zooming into the details of your career all month, but this new moon in your ambitious tenth house will be an especially motivating time to start new projects and refine your grind. If your professional trajectory has been messy or unclear, now's the time to start perfecting your plans so you can get ahead. Is your schedule set up in a way that's conducive to productivity? Do you feel organized enough to be able to pursue your long-term goals effectively? Now's a time to kick off some new habits at work and approach things pragmatically and realistically.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20)

Pisces will be most affected by September's new moon.

It's time to look at the close relationships in your life and put them under a magnifying glass, Pisces. This new moon is rising in your partnerships sector, so you can implement some changes and embrace healthier dynamics with the people closest to you. Now's a time to get real about the little things that might be flying under the radar and eating away at the foundation of your bond — like a small habit that's been hurtful, or a minor situation that's been building resentment. It's easy to turn the other cheek, but for the longevity of your relationships, it's better to step up and address things.

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