September offers a gentle opportunity to come back to yourself as the celestial skies welcome a new season. It's a time to create simple rituals that replenish your body, mind and spirit. Honour your inner rhythm and bring more magic, love and presence into everyday life.
New Moon in Virgo (mutable earth) 11th September 2026 @ 1:27pm AEST.
This New Moon in Virgo is perfect to declutter, organise and refresh your personal spaces, but only if you feel inspired. Sometimes the most healing thing you can do is rest. Find your own personal rhythm and start with a sacred intention to the beginning of your day. Stretch, dance, walk barefoot, breathe deeply and move your body in ways that create spontaneity and spaciousness.
Virgo energy invites us to find magic in the everyday. Daily rituals, mindful routines and simple acts of service can bring greater peace and presence into our lives. Even a few quiet minutes can make a difference. Over this Mercury-ruled lunation, journaling is also a wonderful tool for noticing what your body, heart and intuition are asking for.
Planetary botanicals of the Moon:
Clary Sage, Lemon Balm, Mugwort & Water Lillies.
The solar season of Libra (cardinal air) 23rd September – 23rd.
As the Sun enters Libra, we are invited into a deeper relationship with balance, beauty and connection. During this Venus-ruled solar season of Libra, stay true to yourself. Create space for pleasure, beauty and deep rest. Take a soothing bath, make an herbal elixir, spend time in nature or simply allow yourself to receive.
Planetary botanicals of Venus:
Apple, Cacao, Damiana, Hawthorn, Rose, Seaweed & Violets
The Equinox on 23rd September offers a beautiful moment of balance for both hemispheres, when day and night are equal. In the Northern Hemisphere the September Equinox welcomes autumn, inviting us to turn inward, gather our energy and honour the wisdom of release as nature begins to let go. In the Southern Hemisphere, it marks the arrival of spring, inviting us to embrace renewal and new beginnings.
Wherever you are in the world, the Equinox reminds us that balance is learning to move between light and shadow, endings and beginnings. Sometimes this can be overwhelmingly messy as we are emotional beings at the end of the day, but the equinox is a seasonal reminder that every transition and threshold brings its own gift of magic and reflection.
Full Moon in Aries (cardinal fire) 27th September 2026 @ 2:49am AEST.
The lunar invitation is to recognise what is truly worth your energy, as the Aries Full Moon brings the courage and desire to express your authentic self. This Mars-ruled sign also carries the power to cut through what no longer serves you and make space for a more honest path. However, Aries can also be impulsive, so notice where you may be diving headfirst into conflict or reacting before listening to your deeper, instinctive wisdom.
Planetary botanicals of Mars:
Cayenne, Echinacea & Nettle
Remember to allow mistakes, as nothing needs to be perfect all the time.
Sometimes the smallest decision creates the biggest shift!
Journal Prompts:
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Where am I being invited to choose love instead of fear?
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What daily ritual would bring more peace, pleasure or presence into my life?
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What am I ready to release as I step into this new season?
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What small, courageous decision could bring me closer to my authentic self?
On a closing note, astrology is a valuable guide for self-awareness and personal growth, as it serves as a transpersonal map. However, it is important to trust your intuition and apply these insights in ways that feel meaningful in your own life. By bringing mindfulness to your daily experiences, you can work consciously with these astrological opportunities for growth, healing, and transformation, allowing your unique gifts and authentic expression to emerge.
Remember you are the magic and love rules!
Much love from the dreaming pod,
Rachael Mikailah
Evolutionary Astrologer & Transpersonal Therapist
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