September full Moon, October Astrology
September ends under the Aries Full Moon
Harvest Moon
Sept 26 – Full Moon at 3 Aries – 9:49 am PDT –
Sun and full Moon forming a grand trine, Kite formation with the Aries Vortex
Activating forces which set the stage for determining new beginnings, quick moving energy
Harvest Moon
Affirmation for Full Moon in Aries
“I am energized to act, and to boldly begin. I understand my needs and hear the needs of another. In this way I stay grounded and balanced.”
Sep 26 – Full Moon at 3 Aries, 8:49 AM – Under the full Aries Moon we might feel more energetic, ready to move forward on a task, or project. This fire full Moon activates passions and action. The Aries energy can be conflictual, combatant, sparking impulsive actions, or fresh starts, as well as bravery, confidence in moving ahead, or pioneering efforts into new beginnings.
The Aries Libra pairing is the archetypal pairing for self and other, finding the balance between relationship and individuality. This pairing initiates new beginnings while reflecting on what has evolved, combining courageous action and calm diplomacy. Under this full Moon we can find our balance and attune to our deeper motivations.
This Aries full Moon aligns with Neptune, highlighting imaginative new beginnings, dissolving the old for the new, challenging illusions and spin, or being caught in them. The full Moon and Libra Sun activate the Aries Vortex, starting with the dynamic Fall Equinox.
The Fall Equinox chart, initiates a 3-month period, with the Sun entering Libra and activating the Aries Vortex. The Sun trines Pluto and Uranus as it opposes Neptune. A quickening is taking place, a struggle between disruption leading to break down, or visions of a new society and structure of government to lead into the future. This is the chart that leads us into the November election. The instability and uncertainty of change sets the stage for breakthrough.
These two dynamic charts of the fall Equinox and the full Moon in Aries create an energetic field for swift changes, turn arounds, and the power to imagine the new. They illustrate the powerful time of change we are engaged in, a threshold to cross with the struggle of what ideals and values will lead us forward into this new era.
Sep 27 – Mars at 29 Cancer squares Chiron in Aries – Right before Mars enters radiant and expressive Leo, at the last degree of Cancer, a vulnerable and transitional passage, it squares Chiron in the last degree of Aries. This alignment offers both the collective and the personal a time for healing sensitive feelings, and realigning that which is out of balance in the masculine, or extroverted, active self.
Sep 27 – Mars enters radiant Leo – Actions can become more dramatic. Leadership is emboldened. Confidence to express can increase. (Watch Trump at this time as he has Mars and his Ascendant in Leo. How might he become more emboldened?)
Sep 28 – The Sun at 5 Libra trines Uranus in Gemini – Authentic expression, breaking through, revolutionary acts or rebellion, inventive, good time for change.
Sep 30 – Mercury enters Scorpio – perceptions deepen, secrets revealed or kept, conversions with depth.
October begins with intensity, with a call for review, going deeper in our perceptions, a prelude to the November elections, where review of core issues, financial situations, and war are re-evaluated
Oct 2 – Mercury squares the Mars Pluto opposition – negotiating and expressing the intensity of deeper conflict and issues that seek transformation.
Oct 2 – Venus goes retrograde at 8 Scorpio on the 2nd, seeking value and greater relationship with the deep and hidden, and the Sun opposes Saturn on the 4th, challenging forward movement. (Join Susan’s monthly astrology talk on October 9th, 2nd Friday in October, 9:30 am PDT)
Venus – reflecting on the complete retrograde cycle – pre, during, and post
Aug 31 – Venus entered 22 Libra – and initiated the pre-retrograde cycle. On Oct 2nd Venus goes retrograde at 8 Scorpio, going direct at 22 Libra on Nov 13. As Venus entered 22 Libra on August 31st, she activated the energetic field within relationship that is to be reviewed, perhaps the beginning of realignment and/or the process of healing issues. The review deepens when Venus goes retrograde in Scorpio on Oct 2nd, going direct on Nov 13. And finally completing the full review when Venus passes 8 Scorpio on Dec 15, hopefully experiencing the integration of what has developed. (Look back to October and November 2018 when Venus retrograded this Libra, Scorpio passage, for any reoccurring patterns in relationship that call for healing and review.)
Venus retrograde cycle in its 8 year repeating cycle
Oct 2 – Mars at 2 Leo trines Neptune in Aries – Mars in fire sign Leo activates the Aries Vortex. Bold actions blend with imagination or illusion.
Oct 3 – Mars at 3 Leo opposes Pluto in Aquarius – intensification of leadership action opposes community assertion, exposing what has been hidden, conflictual, and ruthless action.
Oct 4 – The Sun at 11 Libra opposes Saturn in Aries – restrain, judgement, obstruction, the law.
Oct 6 – Mercury conjuncts Venus retrograde at 8 Scorpio – communicating what needs reviewing, dialogue around deeper values.
Oct 7 – Mars at 5 Leo sextiles Uranus in Gemini – sudden movement, action, breakthrough, disruption
Oct 10 – New Moon at 17 Libra, 8:50 am PDT –
Oct 10 – New Moon at 17 Libra – the Autumn New Moon initiates a time for balance and reconsideration. The New Moon harmoniously sextiles Jupiter in Leo, encouraging us to set intentions for growth and authentic self expression. There’s a generosity to this New Moon as we consider our relations. Interestingly during this New Moon, Venus is retrograde at 7 Scorpio squaring expressive and bold Mars at 7 Leo. Collective values clash with dramatic actions. Our deeper needs in relationship may conflict with needs to express our individuality.
Affirmation for New Moon in Libra
“I am grounded and thoughtful as I enter Fall. I reflect on what needs completion and beginning. What needs refinement? I take time to assess my health and well being, and make adjustments where needed, aware of body and soul.”
Oct 10 – Venus retrograde at 7 Scorpio squares Mars in Leo – Collective values clash with dramatic actions. Our deeper needs in relationship may conflict with needs to express our individuality.
Oct 15 – The Sun at 22 Libra sextiles Jupiter in Leo – encourages us to set intentions for growth and authentic self expression. There’s a generosity to this New Moon as we consider our relations.
Oct 15 – Pluto goes direct at 3 Aquarius – powerful forces push to reveal and transform on a collective level
Oct 16 – Mars at 10 Leo trines Saturn in Aries – potential for discipline and steady determined action.
Oct 19 – Venus retrograde at 3 Scorpio squares Pluto in Aquarius, (1st square to Pluto was Sept 15th, Venus also quincunxes both Uranus and Neptune) – Venus retrograde brings us to re-evaluate deeper issues, our values, and relations, forces push transformation of that which is no longer sustainable.
Oct 21 – The Sun at 28 Libra opposes Chiron in Aries – the light of the Sun illuminates the wounded masculine. New balance needed between masculine forces and relational diplomacy. Looking at what needs healing and/or adjustment.
Oct 23 – The Sun enters Scorpio – As the Sun enters watery depths of Scorpio we experience the equilibrium of the Equinox give way to the darkening days. We come closer to the mysteries of release, letting go to deeper essence.
Oct 23 – The Sun conjuncts Venus retrograde at 1 Scorpio – the Sun and Venus meet and begin a new cycle at 1 Scorpio. A potential initiation begins of deepening insight and value, of honoring the mystery we live within, and connecting to that which has been hidden from view. Look back to October, November 2018 to understand any re-occurring patterns in relationship, or renewals of value.
Oct 23 – Mercury goes retrograde at 20 Scorpio – the story of review and reconsideration of what we value and how we communicate deeper truths now continues with Mercury going retrograde until November 13th! Both Venus and Mercury are retrograde during our November elections. Profound reconsiderations around what we value and how we understand the truth of things takes place. Changes in view. Technical issues, delays, confused messages, recounts and mischievousness.
Oct 25 – Venus retrograde re-enters Libra – seeking fairness, balance and justice.
Oct 25- Oct 27 – The Sun 2-4 Scorpio activates the Aries Vortex, quincunx Neptune and Uranus, while it squares Pluto in Aquarius – intensity accompanies the need for change, re-imagination, and transformation. Issues hidden become exposed, power struggles, energy pushes for adjustment to present realities.
Oct 25 – Full Moon at 2 Taurus –
Full Moon at 2 Taurus, 9:11 PM
Affirmation for Full Moon in Taurus
Under this full earthy Moon I experience myself as both body and soul. I honor my individual journey as I feel the depths of connection with my relations. I seek balance within my physical day to day movements and the larger mystery of our profound interconnectedness.
Oct 27 – Venus retrograde opposes Chiron in Aries – potential for healing and renewal in relations. Awareness of the wounds within any relationships. Calm reconsideration that can lead to healing action.
Oct 30 – Mercury retrograde at 17 Scorpio squares Mars in Leo – clashes in communications, aggressive assertions, review of leadership.
Nov 1 – The Sun at 9 Scorpio quincunx Saturn in Aries – Careful reconsideration of life issues, adjustment for new beginnings.
The Twelve signs for October 2026: Sun and Rising Signs
Aries (Mar 20-Apr 19): Dear Aries, under the full Moon in Aries you are energized. You are known for your creative insights and actions that lead you into new projects and bold actions. At this full Moon, your ruling planet, Mars, leaves the last degree of Cancer and enters expressive Leo. Something is released or completed so that a new creative expression takes place. If you need bold leadership or strong individual expression Mars in Leo will deliver for you, especially as it nears Jupiter in Leo toward the end of the month. With the full Moon conjuncting oceanic and boundariless Neptune, keep yourself attuned to your body and schedule. The New Moon in Libra on the 10th, offers you an opportunity to rebalance and reconsider relationship and partnership. Especially as Venus is now retrograde in Scorpio, taking you into deeper reflections on intimacy and any shared finances. What was hidden from view may now be recognized and reevaluated. The 10th is a sensitive day for differences of opinion or for differing needs as Venus squares Mars. October 25th brings the full Moon in Taurus, a dynamic time for in-depth insight and transformation of resources. The stage is set for perceptive clarity, healing and potential renewal.
Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): Dear Taurus, the September Full Moon in Aries illuminates your inner life. Give yourself room to rest, dream, and notice feelings that have been waiting beneath the surface. Your ruling planet, Venus, turns retrograde in Scorpio, inviting you to reconsider what you need from a close relationship and what you may have left unspoken. As Mars enters Leo, questions about home and family may call for more attention. The Libra New Moon on October 10 offers a chance to restore balance in your daily rhythms, especially where caring for others has crowded out your own needs. On October 25, the Full Moon in Taurus brings your feelings and desires into clearer view. With the Sun in Scorpio illuminating partnership, this can be a revealing moment: how might you honor both your own becoming and the bond you share?
Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): Dear Gemini, the September Full Moon in Aries brings your friendships, communities, and hopes for the future into focus. You may sense which connections nourish your vision and which commitments have run their course. Your ruling planet, Mercury, moves into Scorpio at the end of September, drawing your attention to work, health, and the patterns of daily life. Mercury retrogrades on October 23rd in Scorpio and calls for slowing down and bringing insight to deeper issues at hand. Mars entering Leo can give your words new warmth and force; choose where that energy will be most useful. The Libra New Moon on October 10 opens a creative passage, inviting pleasure, play, or a fresh expression of something close to your heart. With Venus retrograde in Scorpio, revisit what feels sustainable in your routines. The Taurus Full Moon on October 25 draws you inward. Quiet time may reveal an insight that has been difficult to hear amid the month’s activity.
Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 21): Dear Cancer, the September Full Moon in Aries shines on your public role, vocation, and the responsibilities you carry. A feeling about your direction may become clearer and open doors to something new. Your ruling planet, the Moon, meets Neptune at this Full Moon, so allow inspiration to speak while giving yourself time to discern what is ready for action. Mars leaves your sign and enters Leo, shifting energy toward resources, earning, and the value you place on your gifts. The Libra New Moon on October 10 invites a new conversation about home, family, or the foundations that support you. Venus retrograde in Scorpio asks you to return to joy, creativity, and the ways you offer your heart. By the Taurus Full Moon on October 25, a friendship or shared vision may show you where you truly belong and what feels long lasting.
Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 22): Dear Leo, the September Full Moon in Aries may awaken a wish to travel, study, teach, or see your life from a wider vantage point. Mars enters Leo soon afterward, bringing vitality and a stronger impulse to express yourself. Notice what you are ready to pursue, and give that desire a direction. Your ruling planet, the Sun, moves through Libra and then into Scorpio, turning attention first to conversation and learning, then to home and your deeper roots. The Libra New Moon on October 10 offers a fresh start in how you communicate and connect with those around you. Venus retrograde in Scorpio may bring an old family feeling or question of belonging back for reflection. At the Taurus Full Moon on October 25, your private life and public life speak to one another. What kind of foundation would let your work in the world feel more fully your own?
Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): Dear Virgo, the September Full Moon in Aries illuminates intimacy, trust, and the resources you share with others. A deeper feeling may surface, offering insight into what you need to feel secure. Your ruling planet, Mercury, enters Scorpio at the end of September, encouraging honest conversation and careful listening. Mars moves into Leo, where it may stir dreams, memories, or energy that needs a quieter place to unfold. The Libra New Moon on October 10 invites you to reconsider your relationship with money, self-worth, and the gifts you can claim as your own. With Venus retrograde in Scorpio, review and reflection of your communications take place. The Taurus Full Moon on October 25 widens the view: a belief, course of study, or possible journey may help you recognize how much your perspective has changed.
Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): Dear Libra, the September Full Moon in Aries brings relationship into sharp focus. Someone else’s feelings or needs may help you recognize your own more clearly. Your ruling planet, Venus, begins its retrograde in Scorpio, inviting a thoughtful review of income, possessions, and what you value in yourself. Meanwhile, Mars entering Leo brings energy to friendships and shared endeavors. The New Moon in Libra on October 10 is a personal turning point, offering space to begin again in how you present yourself and make choices. Because Venus is retrograde, let that beginning unfold through reflection as well as action. Deeper insight may be available to you at this time. On October 25, the Taurus Full Moon illuminates intimacy and shared resources just as Venus returns to Libra. What you learn about trust may help you meet yourself with greater honesty and care.
Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): Dear Scorpio, the September Full Moon in Aries draws attention to work, health, and the demands placed on your time. Listen to what your body may be telling you about the pace you have kept. Mars, your traditional ruling planet, enters Leo and energizes your vocational life; a wish to lead or create may become more visible. Pluto in Aquarius continues to deepen questions of home, family, and belonging. The Libra New Moon on October 10 invites you to step back and make room for rest or private reflection. Venus retrograde in Scorpio may bring a review of desire, relationship patterns, and how you wish to be seen. At the Taurus Full Moon on October 25, a partnership may reflect something important back to you. The insight may arrive through a conversation, or simply through noticing how you feel in another’s presence.
Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 20): Dear Sagittarius, the September Full Moon in Aries brings creativity, pleasure, and the courage to follow what makes you feel alive into focus. Mars enters Leo soon afterward, stirring curiosity about travel, teaching, or a larger purpose. Your ruling planet, Jupiter, is also in Leo, lending warmth to your search for meaning, learning, and expansion of consciousness, until it enters Virgo next year in July. The Libra New Moon on October 10 offers a new opening in friendship or community: notice the people with whom your vision can grow. Venus retrograde in Scorpio invites reflection on private feelings, old attachments, or desires you have kept to yourself. It’s a good time to pay attention to your dreams or what emerges from a larger view of situations. The Taurus Full Moon on October 25 brings your attention to the practical shape of daily life. What small change in your work or routines would give your inspiration room to flourish?
Capricorn (Dec 21- Jan 19): Dear Capricorn, the September Full Moon in Aries lights up home, family, and the emotional ground beneath your public life. A need for greater ease or clarity at home may become apparent. Your ruling planet, Saturn, is retrograde in Aries, asking you to take that need seriously and consider what kind of foundation you are building. Mars enters Leo and brings energy to shared finances, intimacy, and the places where trust asks for courage. The Libra New Moon on October 10 opens a new chapter in vocation or public direction, though its shape may take time to emerge. Venus retrograde in Scorpio invites you to reconsider friendships and the future you imagine with others. At the Taurus Full Moon on October 25, make room for pleasure and creativity. They may show you what all this effort is meant to support.
Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 17): Dear Aquarius, the September Full Moon in Aries may bring a conversation, realization, or piece of news that asks for your attention. Notice how your words can carry both clarity and feeling. Saturn, your traditional ruling planet, is retrograde in Aries, encouraging you to examine the assumptions behind what you say and hear; Uranus (the modern ruler of your sign) now in Gemini continues to stir your creative life. Mars enters Leo and brings fresh energy to partnership, where differences may be lively and revealing. The Libra New Moon on October 10 invites a wider perspective through study, travel, or a change of outlook. Venus retrograde in Scorpio asks you to reflect on your public role and what success means to you now. The Taurus Full Moon on October 25 turns your attention homeward. What would help you feel rooted as your outer life evolves?
Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 19): Dear Pisces, the September Full Moon in Aries illuminates your resources, talents, and sense of worth. Your ruling planet, Jupiter, is in Leo, bringing growth and activity to work and daily life, while Neptune (your modern planetary ruler) in Aries asks you to listen closely to what you truly value. Mars enters Leo and adds energy to your routines; make space for restoration as well as effort. You feel heartfelt devotion and depth during this Mars movement through Leo. The Libra New Moon on October 10 offers a chance to reconsider shared finances, intimacy, the balance of giving and receiving, and loss and renewal. Venus retrograde in Scorpio invites you to revisit a belief, course of study, or distant horizon that once called to you. You touch into deeper aspects of your self. At the Taurus Full Moon on October 25, a conversation or insight may give that longing a more tangible form. Let a friend support you.
Susan Heinz is a professional astrologer in Santa Cruz for 44 years, bringing together traditional & esoteric astrology, Jungian archetypal psychology, Tarot and Qabalah. For info on her Friday monthly astrology groups, her Qabalah, astrology and/or painting classes, and for personal readings, go to www.susanheinz.com