Happy Labor Day! As we kick up our feet and celebrate the unofficial end of summer, we can tap into a sense of accomplishment under the Capricorn moon. We wake up under a tense T-square with the moon sitting between Jupiter and Mercury, giving us a boost of energy and mental power. But be careful not to set expectations too high today- our body craves slowness when the moon is in the sign of the sea goat. By the end of this three-day weekend, we’ll feel confident and accomplished as the moon harmonizes with the sun.

It may be SUN Day, but Venus is the focus of the day today. The planet of love, money, and beauty spends a majority of the day at the anaretic degree, making us more fiery and impulsive in the way we express our affection. When Venus moves into Virgo late tonight, purity is enticing. We’ll be attracted to details and acts of service. The next few weeks also bring an opportunity to audit our bank accounts with our focus on the fine print of our finances. The moon makes its final connections in Sagittarius today.

This Saturn Day brings spontaneous energy! Mercury and Mars dance in a harmonious trine, never quite making an exact connection. This transit brings a surge of mental energy and bold expression. Confidently share what’s on your mind. Meanwhile, Mars enters its shadow period today. We still have nearly two months to go before the planet of war stations retrograde, but keep in mind- any issues that pop up now could be revisited around the end of the year. The First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius invites us to move forward with optimism.

Big ideas and expansive conversations are on the agenda this Venus day as Mercury in Libra opposes Jupiter in Aries. This is a great day for brainstorming, but be careful not to overlook the fine print. Bounce your thoughts off a friend or partner- they could see something you might have missed. When the moon enters abundant Sagittarius tonight, we’ll be ready to partyyyyyy!

Welcome to September! We start the new month off with a bang as energetic Mars and abundant Jupiter lock into a supportive angle. Our motivation is amplified, asking us to make bold moves and start new projects; but at the same time, we’re easily able to negotiate and cooperate with others. Move your body today! Lilith is making an exact square to Chiron tonight, but we’ve been feeling this tension over the past week. Watch out for bitchy or harsh reactions. We have a tendency to withdraw love if we’re feeling hurt or defensive. The Scorpio moon adds to the intense energy and need for control.

The final day of August is a day of transition. When the waxing moon enters Scorpio mid-morning, we begin to tune into our deeper emotions. The only connections the Scorpio moon makes tonight are two imbalanced angles to Mars and Jupiter. In astrology, this configuration is called a yod. While Mars and Jupiter support one another, getting us excited to move forward, the Scorpio moon is the apex point, bringing our deeper motivations into question.

We can begin to understand the lessons we’ve been working through over the past few days as the fair and balanced Libra moon makes several connections this Tuesday. We start the morning under a T-square between the moon, Chiron, and Lilith- watch the tendency to be passive aggressive. By the afternoon, the pace slows as the moon and Saturn harmonize. We can step into our leadership abilities with easy and act with maturity and grace this evening. Stillness can help us understand the lessons the Universe is currently offering us.

Monday starts on a beautiful note as the moon enters the balanced sign of Libra. Over the coming days, we’re nurtured by relating to others and finding common ground. But being too open to other perspectives also brings the tendency to be indecisive. The moon meets up with Mercury this morning, merging our logic and emotion. This is a powerful day to use our words to process feelings- whether in conversation with others or on the pages of a journal.

We could feel pulled between pleasure and responsibility on Sunday as Venus opposes Saturn. This can bring up fears and doubts in relationships and finances, pulling us out of the present moment. Meanwhile, the Virgo moon adds a need for control- watch out for future-tripping! You don’t have to have it all figured out today.

Happy New Moon! We begin a new lunar cycle under the Virgo moon, wiping the slate clean and giving us a fresh start. This is the perfect new moon to get clear on our intentions and then set them into motion. Our health and habits are in focus, making this a powerful moment to start a new routine. And with this new moon squaring Mars, we have ample motivation to take action! But there’s a fine line between making moves and ruffling feathers with Mars in the mix. Watch out for being overly critical or harsh- a notorious trait associated with Virgo energy.

The tension builds as we prepare for the Virgo New Moon. This Friday is mostly quiet… until evening falls. We spend the day under a void moon in Leo, inviting us to tie up loose ends and finish open projects to close out this cycle feeling accomplished. Wait to start anything new until the weekend- or even next week. The dark moon enters Virgo as the week comes to a close, asking us to take a moment to get crystal clear on the intentions we want to set under the new moon tomorrow. What do you want to accomplish in the cycle ahead?

Thursday marks a turning point in relationships as Venus locks into a T-square with the points of destiny. With the planet of love, money, and beauty sitting directly between the North and South Nodes, we become aware of what we need to release from the past to further embody our purpose. The moon meets up with Venus this afternoon, enhancing this energy and bringing an emotional awareness to this shift. Tonight, messenger Mercury enters the diplomatic sign of Libra. Our communication feels more balanced and eloquent, but we’re also more prone to debate over the coming weeks as we weigh different perspectives and bounce our thoughts off of others.