Photography Aliocha WallonBeautyHoroscopesSeptember 2024 Horoscope: Brace yourself for breakup seasonSummer officially ends on September 22, marking the fall equinox and the beginning of Libra season. If we end some relationships, new ones take their placeShareLink copied ✔️September 23, 2024BeautyHoroscopesTextGrace McGrade Grace McGrade is an intuitive astrologer and priestess based in Los Angeles. She is the host of the podcast Bitchcraft: Spirituality for Bad People. For more astrology, read her guide to risings signs and moon signs. Read an overview of what 2024 has coming up for us this year here. Virgo season closes the curtains on a chaotic August, marking the end of Mercury retrograde and signifying a shift in focus as we try to trade the theatrical for the practical. With the Sun radiating in the meticulous sign of Virgo, we find pleasure in our routines as we hone in on mundane matters and pursue self-improvement. Despite our need for order and predictability, a Lunar Eclipse in Pisces looms on the horizon, preparing to project us into unforeseen timelines. Eclipses bring revelations, plot twists and sometimes the closure we didn’t even know we needed. Thankfully, Virgo’s solution-oriented outlook helps guide us through this juncture of change as we prepare to let go of the problems and people that might be obscuring our purpose. Pluto makes its final retrograde back into Capricorn on September 1, shining a spotlight on governments and authority figures, and uncovering any hidden corruption. On a personal level, this retrograde might urge you to revisit and resolve deep-seated fears around power and hierarchy that have been simmering for over a decade. A purifying New Moon in Virgo on September 2 serves as an additional reality check. Virgo’s energy invites us to embrace the power of small, consistent actions that ultimately create our lives. This is the perfect lunation to set intentions for new habits, healthier routines or projects that require meticulous attention to detail. By mid-September, Venus aligns with the South Node, stirring up karmic dynamics in love, money and self-worth. This is a powerful moment to release old patterns that have kept you stuck. If a relationship, financial situation or creative project feels stagnant or draining, ask yourself: What am I ready to let go of? Am I still here because I’m afraid of stirring the pot? Is this superficial or purposeful? Venus at these crossroads urges us to rebalance dynamics, reclaim our sovereignty, and trust that the universe has something better in store. With the South Node in Libra and the North Node in Aries, we are prompted to quit people-pleasing and choose independence over codependency. And then the drama returns, starting with the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on September 17. This is the first of two powerful eclipses, opening a portal that will remain active until the second Eclipse in October. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse is here to help us release stagnant emotions, illuminating what’s been hidden in the depths of our subconscious. It’s a time of letting go of delusions, deceptions and outdated dreams – a moment to trust in the divine unfolding of life. During this lunation, be open to signs, symbols and synchronicities. Let your intuition guide you as you navigate the endings and beginnings that this Eclipse will catalyse. Summer officially ends on September 22, marking the fall equinox and the beginning of Libra season. If we end some relationships, new ones take their place as we move into a season of interpersonal reshuffling. The Equinox is a moment of perfect balance between light and dark. It’s a time to assess where you’ve been giving too much and where you need to receive. Libra Season encourages us to find balance in our relationships, restore harmony in our environments and seek beauty in all things. This article was originally published 2 September 2024. 1/12 You may like next 1/12 1/12 Illustration Gabrielle RosensteinARIES//ARIES RISINGSeptember is all about mastering the art of organisation. With Virgo season spotlighting your day-to-day, it’s time to bring order to your work and daily routines. Refocus your skills, streamline your schedule and set practical goals that elevate your productivity. The Virgo New Moon on September 2 is a golden opportunity to adopt healthier habits and develop new strategies for success. As the month progresses, strange synchronicities and intuitive insights may lead you to make drastic changes. As the Eclipse on the 17th falls into your spirituality sector, you may find unexpected answers alleviate self-doubt. You are encouraged to be brave in your pursuit of truth and listen to your gut – even if it involves periods of change or isolation. Libra season starts on the 22nd, supplying you with some relief through partnerships that feel more aligned. Aries Beauty Recommendation: Starface Star Balmsview more + 2/12 2/12 Illustration Gabrielle RosensteinTAURUS//TAURUS RISINGCreative sparks command execution this month, with Virgo energising your sector of creativity and romance. You are inspired to perfect your craft and take time with the details of your artistic pursuits. Whether you’re painting, writing or dancing, now is the time to bring your visions into sharper focus and set realistic, achievable goals for your projects. In matters of the heart, Virgo’s energy prompts you to find practical ways to express love, whether it’s through thoughtful gestures or by aligning your daily routines with your partner’s needs. The Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on September 17 may bring emotional revelations or shifts in friendships, urging you to restore balance between your creative passions and social obligations. Don’t be afraid to move away from the herd, particularly if you find it hard to express yourself in group settings. Gravitate towards people who make you feel seen – and listen to your intuition during interactions. Psychic revelations may force you to see people in a new light.Par break2Taurus Beauty Recommendation: Too Faced Appley in Love Eyeshadow Paletteview more + 3/12 3/12 Illustration Gabrielle RosensteinGEMINI//GEMINI RISINGSeptember supplies you with the skills to create a sanctuary at home. Virgo season highlights your home space and family, prompting you to address any domestic projects, reorganise your living quarters and reconnect with family. The New Moon on the 2nd is an excellent time to make your home a harmonious and functional environment where you feel secure and supported. Emotionally, you are being called to establish deeper roots and find a lasting sense of belonging. You may be looking at the past to better understand the future, and examining family patterns and generational trauma can help provide answers. The Lunar Eclipse on the 17th falls in your professional sphere, culminating cycles of doubt and confusion that may have deterred you from a big dream. Try to walk through any feelings of fear or inadequacy that come up when faced with the prospect of professional change. A new cycle is beginning in your career. Gemini Beauty Recommendation: D.Grayi Strawberry Support Fragranceview more + 4/12 4/12 Illustration Gabrielle RosensteinCANCER//CANCER RISINGCommunication is key this month, as Virgo season enhances your self-expression. Giving you clarity and the ability to communicate, this month clears up any confusion left from Mercury retrograde. Paused projects begin to proceed, and heartfelt conversations become commonplace. You may find loved ones coming to you for advice, as your emotional intelligence guides them through the troubled tides of Eclipse season. With Mars stationing in your sign during the first week of September, your physical vitality revs up – making you motivated and action-oriented, capable of executing goals. You’ll be booked and busy, particularly professionally, until the waterworks of the Eclipse hit on the 17th. The Lunar Eclipse in Pisces prepares you for a new philosophical outlook, as you purge doubts about your life path. You may find yourself craving connections with deeper meaning and purpose, as you evaluate past experiences from a new outlook. Your intuition is speaking to you loud, and you have the power to honour it through decisive action. This is like having a guardian angel nudge you in the right direction. Look for answers in unexpected places. Cancer Beauty Recommendation: Le Labo Coriandre 39view more + 5/12 5/12 Illustration Gabrielle RosensteinLEO//LEO RISINGSeptember upgrades your attitude towards finances and self-worth. With Virgo influencing your sector of money and values, this is your moment to reassess your relationship with money and resources. How do your spending habits align with your long-term aspirations? Now is the time to develop patterns that aid future goals, and start managing your resources wisely. A lover of luxury in all your dealings, fine-tuning your spending may bring up uncomfortable feelings. Don’t freak out! Try to find new revenues for earning and inspect any scarcity narratives you might be running in the background. The New Moon in Virgo on September 2 helps you to plant new seeds for financial stability, whether that’s through new investments, side gigs or more faith in your ability to self-generate. The mood moves into matters of the heart on the 17th when the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces illuminates your sector of intimacy. It’s the season for surrendering stalemate connections or maybe even just letting down your romantic guard. Either way, a cycle is ending – and letting your intuition take the lead in intimate connections is key. Leo Beauty Recommendation: Topicals Slick Salve Mint Lip Balmview more + 6/12 6/12 Illustration Gabrielle RosensteinVIRGO//VIRGO RISINGThis is your time to shine, as the Sun moves through your sign, making you the focal point of the season. You are in high demand, feeling magnetic and empowered, with the stars on your side. This is like your personal astrological new year, a time to set new goals, revamp your self-image and express your authentic self. You are capable of attracting nearly anything towards you – so try to speak and think with intention. The New Moon on September 2 offers you a chance to set the tone for the year ahead, develop new wishes and plan the next steps with clarity and purpose. With Mercury finally direct, any misunderstandings or delays you’ve faced start to clear, allowing you to move forward with a renewed sense of direction. Despite your love for planning and precision, a discombobulating lunar eclipse approaches on the 17th, so expect the unexpected. Occurring in your opposite sign of Pisces, this eclipse extinguishes the old flames and friends who are resistant to growth. You are preparing to propel to new heights – and not everyone is on the same trajectory. Patterns of martyring yourself to others’ causes are over. Look for people who you feel intuitively drawn to, and try to quit caretaking when necessary.Virgo Beauty Recommendation: Natasha Denona Retro Paletteview more + 7/12 7/12 Illustration Gabrielle RosensteinLIBRA//LIBRA RISINGSeptember is a month of introspection for you, as Virgo season pulls you into a period of solitude and healing, making this month a time to retreat and reflect. This period is ideal for addressing any emotional or psychological issues, engaging in solitary activities that rejuvenate your spirit and gaining clarity on personal matters. Consider most of this month a spiritual retreat, a space to focus on inner growth and resolve lingering issues from the past. The New Moon on September 2 is a potent time for setting intentions for deep emotional healing. You are honing in on an upgraded sense of spiritual and physical health. The Eclipse on the 17th helps you refine your habits, as you become more discerning about how you practise self-care. Try to take a new approach, and avoid engaging in activities that make you feel disconnected from your body. As the month progresses, the Equinox brings a shift as the Sun moves into your sign, encouraging you to step back into the spotlight with a fresh perspective. All eyes are back on you, and the mood lightens, kicking off a celebratory season.Libra Beauty Recommendation: Santa Maria Novella Quercia Eau de Parfumview more + 8/12 8/12 Illustration Gabrielle RosensteinSCORPIO//SCORPIO RISINGWith Pluto making its last retrograde through Capricorn, you’re opting for discipline over drama, craving substance over spectacle. This is your moment to rethink your social circle and seek out a healthier, more supportive network. Virgo season’s meticulous energy encourages you to form genuine connections with like-minded souls and engage in group activities that truly resonate with your values. Gravitate toward those who inspire growth, as this is a powerful time for cultivating a community that lifts you up. The Pisces Eclipse on September 17 might stir up some uncomfortable truths about how you pursue pleasure or escape, urging you to release habits that drain your energy. The old coping mechanisms—those indulgent, reckless distractions—won’t cut it anymore. Instead, channel your intensity into artistic pursuits or creative expressions that allow you to process your emotions more constructively. This is your chance to redefine what fulfilment looks like, so lean into the creativity that brings you back to yourself.Scorpio Beauty Recommendation: Wishful Yo Glow AHA & BHA Facial Enzyme Scrubview more + 9/12 9/12 Illustration Gabrielle RosensteinSAGITTARIUS//SAGITTARIUS RISINGThis month, it’s all about the hustle. With Mercury retrograde finally lifting and Virgo season kicking your career into overdrive, you’re called to get clear on your professional goals and refine your game plan. Virgo’s laser-focus is perfect for setting intentions, assessing your approach to work, and crafting a strategy that elevates your reputation. The New Moon on September 2 offers you a cosmic green light to plant seeds for future success—whether that’s pursuing new opportunities, expanding your network, or calling in some well-deserved recognition. As the month unfolds, the Pisces Eclipse throws a spotlight on your work-life balance, forcing you to consider where ambition meets emotional fulfilment. This could be a cue for a fresh start, a change of scenery, or revisiting the past to heal some deep-rooted family patterns. You’re gifted with the ability to transform what your ancestors couldn’t, so find ways to create your own sense of belonging. Give yourself permission to feel it all and carve out a safe space to process those deep emotions.Sagittarius Beauty Recommendation: Emma Lewisham Supernatural Vitale Elixirview more + 10/12 10/12 Illustration Gabrielle RosensteinCAPRICORN//CAPRICORN RISINGThis month is for expanding your horizons, so let your curiosity lead the way. With Virgo lighting up your sector of travel, higher learning and philosophy, you’re being beckoned outside your comfort zone and called to embrace the unknown. Whether it’s a spontaneous adventure, diving into a new field of study, or challenging your own beliefs, this is your cosmic cue to grow. The New Moon on September 2 is the perfect time to set intentions around education, spiritual exploration or personal development—think of it as planting seeds for a more enlightened version of yourself. As Uranus retrogrades in Taurus, you might feel compelled to shake up your routines and rethink those long-term plans. Maybe the answers you’ve been seeking are waiting in unexpected places, just beyond your usual boundaries. Then, the Eclipse on the 17th urges you to flip the script—trade in your inner cynic for a sense of certainty and toss aside any stories of doubt or victimhood that have been holding you back. This is the finale of a transformative cycle in your mindset, encouraging you to let go of control over the small stuff and embrace a broader, more inclusive perspective.Capricorn Beauty Recommendation: Gabar 05 Ludlow Eau de Parfumview more + 11/12 11/12 Illustration Gabrielle RosensteinAQUARIUS//AQUARIUSSeptember brings a focus on shared resources and intimate connections for you, as you take a clear look at how you share yourself with others. With Virgo season providing clarity about your attachment style, this becomes the time to review your financial arrangements with partners, tackle joint responsibilities, and address matters related to intimacy and trust. Use this period to deepen your understanding of shared goals and work collaboratively on practical aspects of your relationships. The New Moon on September 2 is a potent time for setting intentions related to intimacy. Emotionally, you are called to address any underlying issues that may be impacting your relationships. As the month progresses, the Pisces Eclipse on the 17th brings financial blockages into view, urging you to face and release unconscious self-esteem issues that affect your earning potential. This eclipse is a chance to shake off imposter syndrome and embrace a mindset of abundance and self-love. Rather than sinking into despair, channel your energy into creating a sense of worth and financial confidence.Aquarius Beauty Recommendation: Starface Hydrostar Clearview more + 12/12 12/12 Illustration Gabrielle RosensteinPISCES//PISCES RISINGSeptember puts your relationships front and centre, Pisces, with the Sun casting a revealing light on your connections. This is a month where some weak spots are illuminated in your partnerships, while potent opportunities for healing are provided in others. It’s time to evaluate your needs and investigate ways to build relationships that truly support and uplift you. Take stock of interactions that are draining, and lean into the connections with people who are on a growth trajectory. The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your sign on September 17 will hit you with some deep emotional revelations, pushing you to let go of outdated patterns and perceptions. It’s time to ditch the victimhood and emotional avoidance that haven’t been serving you. This lunation is your cosmic nudge toward a more self-sufficient and empowered perspective, allowing for a profound catharsis. As the month progresses, the Fall Equinox invites you to strike a harmonious balance between self-care and nurturing those you care about. Embrace the shift and let it guide you to a more integrated and fulfilling approach to your relationships.Pisces Beauty Recommendation: Neal’s Yard Soothing Bath Oilview more + 0/12 0/12