September 2009 Horoscopes

With the Sun shining through practical Virgo and Mercury spending most of the month retrograde, make the most of this heady time with extra attention to detail, plenty of patience and a solid plan for the future.

Aries: This transitional month reveals your options for the next few months, at a time when you might feel close to your breaking point. You may wish to act now, but some things aren't very clear, making it difficult to distinguish your fantasies from what's really going on.

Taurus: Advancing your romantic skills and creative abilities is on the agenda this August, and the time is ideal for taking calculated risks that reveal your feelings and your talent. It's time to focus on your playful side and refine your capacity to attract others with charm and grace.

Gemini: This is not an easy month for you, but applying extra effort where it's needed will allow you to look back at this month with pride and accomplishment. Be on the lookout for opportunities to turn the tide and respond to familiar pressures in a radically new ways.

Cancer: You take yourself seriously this month, yet you may feel as if you're pushing a boulder up a steep hill. It's a time to keep an open mind and avoid serious commitments, what you hear is probably not what you get, so turn those information filters up a notch.

Leo: August brings tension to relationships, reminding you to pay close attention to what you own and what you want. You may feel a great sense of urgency to break out of a rut, but this is a long-term process where amazing epiphanies do little to liberate you.

Virgo: Examining relationships is a major theme for you this month, and you're reminded that losing yourself in a co-dependent connection is not a recipe for long-term success. Your flaws may seem more serious than they are, so even minor changes will have greater impact than you imagine.

Libra: This month finds you pressed to choose between taking a risk and following a more conventional path. Ultimately, this is a turning point, a time to focus your attention on crucial issues and to push through these major changes.

Scorpio: Your heart may be opening with love, joy and innocence this month, but the complexities of the world keep imposing themselves to pull you out of the little paradise you're creating. A spirit of play stirs your imagination, even when it comes to turning the fire of disagreement into fuel for fun.

Sagittarius: Your struggle between freedom and responsibility is triggered this month, a time when fatigue or frustration can keep you from achieving your goals. Emotions are likely to sway you, so be sure to clarify your expectations in close relationships to keep them growing.

Capricorn: The pressure to change the direction of your life is strong this month, and you could find it challenging to separate your fantasies from reality.

Aquarius: Money matters may arise this month, and you're reminded to be more intuitive when developing your talents and managing your cash flow. Growth could come in business or personal partnerships, but beware feeling stifled by overly controlling relationships.

Pisces: Your ongoing struggle between personal freedom and committed partnership heats up this month, and you find motivation to take more control of your life. Expect changes in the way you connect with others and remember it's healthier to make the first move than to sit back and react to what's thrust upon you.