Your September 2018 Horoscope

The Standard Spa, Miami Beach’s in-house astrologer, Lori Bell, did you a solid and laid out your month ahead. Thank her in person when you see her around the property, and book an appointment to go deeper into your astrological chart. (If you're not in Miami, she does readings via phone, too!)

This month's biggest takeaways: You’re now in the calm after the storm. Tah-tah retrogrades and eclipses, and hellooooo Virgo Season! September is the most productive month of the year. Get back to work—it will feel so good.

Exhale, Aries! Your ruler, Mars, who was MIA all summer long, is finally back and ready to rock and roll. On September 9th, a new moon in Virgo highlights your health, everyday routine, work, co-workers, and precious pets. With Virgo ruling your 6th house, you instinctively know how to take care of yourself, so no excuses. Hit the gym; your body will thank you for the endorphins. Maybe follow that with an acupuncture session to seal the positive vibes. Eat and work mindfully, too! Be creative with your health practices this month. Your energy will be high, but don't plow through everything; slow and steady... Take full and mindful advantage of this inspired time. Spend time alone, go running in the woods, swim in the ocean, be your best self. Watch out world, Aries is back in action! 

Taurus, it’s gonna be a sweet, chill month! After a long, hot, unpredictable summer filled with retrogrades and eclipses, the universe is giving you a reprieve. You crave security, and this month the planetary lineup is loaded with stabilizing earth energy. The new moon in Virgo, your BFF, on Sept. 9th, is the best new moon of the year. Lucky you; it's highlighting your 5th house of creativity, love affairs, self-expression, kids, and all that makes you happy. Virgo rules your 5th house, you function best when you've got everything in order. Organize your desk, studio, or kid's life, and help out your lover. You'll be so happy this month, Taurus. Just please relish in the universal calm. Kick up your feet and be comforted by the solid ground beneath them! 

It's a new season with a new challenge, Gemini. You must stay focused this month. Multi-tasking Geminis can easily get distracted or overwhelmed. Do not give in to those tempting habits. It's time for you to to get centered. What's your current vision? I know you probably have so many. But you have to choose one and stick with it! On September 9th, there is a new moon in Virgo, the sign that keeps our lives in order. It falls into your 4th house of home and family. To help keep you focused, please add in more domicile time.... Hang out with friends and family as you organize and fix, and most importantly, as you entertain those you know and love. Keep your home life front and center. It will ground you so that you can fly high in September, Gemini!  

Lucky you, Cancer! You can accomplish anything you set your mind to this month. September is gearing up to be the most productive month of the year. The new moon on September 9th highlights your 3rd house, ruler of the mind, thinking, communication, and siblings.  This is all great as long as you keep the right attitude. This may prove tricky for you, Cancer, because we know you can be moody with emotions that shift hourly. So, it will be key for you to take a pause....Think before you speak, get centered in a kundalini class, or download a meditation app. In fact, do that right now and find your headphones! Venus and Jupiter, the planets of love and luck, are there to lend a hand. This line-up of earth signs kissing up to you will give you an extra push to make things happen. Get on it, Cancer; you'll get what you want!

Still riding high from your birthday month, Leo? I hope you had a great time, because summer's over and it's back to work! It's Virgo season, the most productive time of the year. On September 9th, a new moon enters Virgo, your 2nd house of cash. This 2nd house rules talents and self-worth, too. So, Leo, this is the month to focus on increasing your cash flow! Don't be a shy lion...ask for that raise, increase your fees, or come up with a new payment structure or work strategy. You know you're worth it; be prideful! There is a massive line-up of planets in earth signs, giving you the energy to stay grounded, practical, and sensible with money. And it will be flowing. While living large as Leos love to do, you are also the most generous sign of the zodiac. Please share. Given our political climate, especially consider donating some of your cash flow to a local campaign.

Happy birthday, Virgo! For your birthday, the universe is gifting you the best new moon of the year. Goodbye eclipses and retrogrades, hello stability. The planetary line-up has a big number of planets in earth signs, yours included. The energy is balancing, grounding, and practical. The new moon on September 9th, the most potent and productive moons of the year, falls into your 1st house. So, this month, it truly is all about you, Virgo...we know you are shy and prefer to stay in the background. But, come on, we need your gifts. As the zodiac's quintessential alchemist, your highest truth is serving others. Help us get our lives together, Virgo. Without your attention to detail and commitment to giving back, we'd all be a hot mess. 

Let go, Libra. It's been one chaotic summer, and you need a break! Venus has been in your sign since August 7th, and you've been working so hard at being charming and attractive this past month. All of the attention you created has left you exhausted. On September 9th, a New Moon enters your 12th house; this is where we go to recharge, renew, and get inspired. So please, go to a wellness retreat, go hiking in the mountains, learn to surf, spend time alone. Seriously, turn inward and focus on internal self-care, Libra. Go hide out until September 21st, when the Sun moves into your sign. Meanwhile, Virgo's rule over your 12th house will help you take care of life's details—bills, health, household. Without Virgo, even you, cool Libra would be a hot mess. It will all balance out. Just know it will be a lovely month, and you'll emerge with charm intact, but a little looser! 

Shine on, Scorpio! Your signature magnetism is off the charts this month. On September 9th, Venus—the planet of love, beauty, and desire—enters your sign. Add a new moon in Virgo, and September is destined to be one of the best months of the year. Everyone will want to be around you and your charms. Scorpio will also be showered with lots of earth energy. This means getting grounded and gaining greater drive and focus. Please don't let these opportunities go to waste. Tap in; get disciplined, tend to your health, make appointments you've been putting off, finish off those checklists. Hang out with your tribe. Get involved with a political campaign—we need your intensity right now! Meanwhile, the rest of us will just have to bask in your magnetic glow.    

Back to reality, Sag... Travel time is over, and it's back to work. The New Moon on September 9th activates your 10th house of career, and you're going to thrive. This new moon is the most productive of the year. Get organized, disciplined, and set your intentions high. You've got this, Sagittarius; the universe's energy is set up to support you. Being the philosopher of the zodiac, everything you do has to have a purpose. When it comes to your career, you work hard, analyze everything, and can be very critical of yourself. Who knew? We'll keep that secret between us. Aim that arrow high, be proud of what you can accomplish this month. Nose to the grindstone until next month. You can do this!

Can you contain your excitement, Cap? You shouldn't! Mars, Saturn, and Pluto have all landed in your sign, signaling major forward motion. This month, it's time to accomplish what you've been working on since January. September is set to be the most productive month of your year. Add a new moon in Virgo and the possibilities for growth are endless. Virgo's entry into your 9th house, on September 9th, (think practical perfectionist, working almost as hard as you) shines the spotlight on expansion—in education, travel, worldview, and spirituality.  So, Cap, it may be time to go back to school, take an online class, learn another language, or fly away for biz. You never do anything frivolously; it is always with a purpose. With seven planets in earth signs, all of your BFFs are harmoniously collaborating to broaden your world. This world is eager to see all that you will accomplish!

Sigh it out, Aquarius. Mars has been in your sign all summer long, misbehaving like a petulant child, but it's now exiting. Now you can turn your attention toward getting things done again! September 9th brings the best new moon of the year into Virgo to lend a helping hand. Virgo rules your 8th house, and she's all about the details—think, sex, investments, and money. Without Virgo, your finances would be a disaster, and you'd be celibate not by choice. Virgo's earthy nature is sexy, grounded, and practical. This month, get your finances organized, buy a cool stock, and romp in between the sheets. Bow down to Virgo in thanks, Aquarius.  

Put the pieces together, Pisces! Decision-making can be quite a challenge for you, especially now. On September 9th, the New Moon in Virgo falls in your 7th house of committed relationships, partnerships, and love. Are you in or out? It's confusing, but not your fault. The New Moon in Virgo is precisely opposing the planet Neptune, ruler of Pisces, and the energy in confounding. It's like watching a high-definition TV (with Virgo, everything is clear, precise, and real), in the house of the blurry planet of Neptune, (where everything is dreamy, confused, and intoxicating). The key to integrating these energies is to focus on your relationships with laser vision. That means set the priority, show up on time, take care of your partners, say what you mean, mean what you say, and help them organize their lives. Like a lot of relationships, Pisces and Virgo are paradoxical, each needing the other to thrive. When Virgo gets too uptight, Pisces comes to teach her to let go, dream, and get inspired by the universe. So, please, find and trust your balance this month, Pisces. Commit? Maybe?