23 September – 23 October 2026
Over the last solar month we have been under the influence of structured, organised and perfection-driven Virgo which has given us all a lot of encouragement when it comes to getting our ducks in a row, sorting out those things we have been putting off for too long, and getting ourselves organised for the final third of 2026.
In Virgo Season the focus is on getting things done particularly those things that sit in the background and support us, but that may not take centre stage in our lives. And now we embrace Libra Season and the whole new flavour it has to offer.
In Libra Season we socialise; we meet new people, begin new social activities, pay more attention to our relationships and basically put ourselves out there once again. Libra is the energy of balance and harmony and so when we are under this influence, we can find it a lot easier to see what we have in common with others, as opposed to where we disagree and can’t find middle ground. This makes Libra Season particularly important for mending fences and creating more ease and peace in our lives.
Libra rules relationships, and that is relationships of all kinds and so these come under the microscope at this time of every year. Libra is also the sign of the zodiac most dedicated to people-pleasing. Due to its deep need to create balance and harmony all around it, when we are under this influence we tend to want to agree and get along with others a lot more than any other time of the year. This makes it an ideal time to have those tricky conversations and to find that middle ground and resolution with others so we can evolve in our relationships and make the most of them in every way. But don’t forget the importance of personal boundaries and not allowing others to walk all over you, or take you for granted.
I like to remind everyone at this time of every year, of the importance of self-love and the most important relationship in your life; the one you have with your own beautiful self! The more you love, respect and invest in yourself the more you have to give, it’s that simple and that easy, and now is the time to really step into this once and for all.
Earlier this month on 11 September Venus moved into Scorpio where she will be in Direct motion until 3 October. From 4 until 25 October she will then move Retrograde in Scorpio before transiting all the way back into Libra for the rest of the Retrograde period. And then from mid-November she moves Direct in Libra only to move all the way back into Direct motion in Scorpio from 4 December 2026 until 7 January 2027. So, a lot of backward and forward motion for the planet of love, beauty and money as she goes over old ground and then comes back for a double dip or two.
Venus in Scorpio is what I call the “little princess” placement as when this occurs it increases our sensitivity and “preciousness”. Under this influence it is way too easy to fall into victim mentality as you are feeling things so much more intensely, and often personally, than usual and therefore this can be a time of deep revelations about yourself that you can act upon when she is in Direct motion, and look to understand, heal and release when she is in Retrograde motion.
On 27 September 2026 we have a Full Moon in Aries. This Full Moon will join Saturn, Neptune and Chiron already sitting in Arian energy and shine its light on all that we are experiencing with these powerful planets already.
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and because of this when we are under the influence of it, we naturally want to put ourselves first, take the lead and do our own thing. And as it’s the Moon, and the Moon rules our emotions, it will be an emotional pull towards wanting to be recognised and put first. The shadow or challenge for Arian energy is the belief that you can’t go it alone, or that you can’t stand on your own two feet, or that you can’t support yourself and if these are beliefs that you have been struggling with to date then they may feel a lot stronger and more intense under the light of the Full Moon.
Mars moves into Leo from 29 September until 25 November 2026 bringing us around 8 weeks of unlimited energy to be seen, noticed, take the lead and creatively express ourselves. Mars is the planet of drive and determination and so when he sits in proud and loud Leo, he amplifies everything about this energy. This makes these next 8 weeks or so ideal for getting things done; putting yourself out there and stepping and/or speaking up where needed. Leo is full of optimism, confidence and self-belief and with Mars backing these energies up we can take on challenges that we may have lacked the courage to take on before.
However, we must always look out of the pride and arrogance which can come with the over-use of Leo energy! We can’t all be in charge and it can’t always be all about you – so yes, we have unlimited energy here, but we do need to be mindful of using it for the highest good of ALL concerned and not just for ourselves.
On 11 October 2026 we have a New Moon in Libra. New Moons represent new beginnings and our chance to set our intentions for the month ahead. With the Sun and New Moon in Libra we are being encouraged to put more time, love, energy and commitment into our relationships and to also be aware of which relationships work for us and which ones do not.
Working together in harmony is a beautiful use of this energy and a good way to set our intentions for a peaceful month ahead. As Libra rules relationships we can set our intentions on healing any challenging relationships and creating new relationships with like-minded people. And this is also the perfect New Moon for setting your intention to have a deeper more balanced and harmonious relationship with your own beautiful self!And here is a short video I have also made on this subject:-
On 17 October 2026 Pluto will move Direct in Aquarius after his 5 month stint in Retrograde motion here. As Pluto makes his 19 year transit through Aquarius we are all experiencing the end of the old ways of being, and new ways forward are being presented to us. We are moving away FOREVER from the top-down feeding, the patriarchal way of ruling and the “one size fits all” way of being. We are moving away from being controlled, manipulated, compartmentalised and conditioned in a way that does not benefit any of us or the planet we live on.
While Pluto was in Retrograde in Aquarius, we were all making friends and making peace with our inner quirks and nuances. We were starting to realise that having a different way of looking at things is a good thing, and that this world cannot survive unless we all start thinking and acting outside the box. It has been a fantastic time to make peace with who you truly are and to not be afraid to stand up in your uniqueness and individuality.
Now that he is moving into Direct motion for the next 8 months or so we will all feel more confident to step into our personal freedom and authenticity as it is starting to feel more and more comfortable to just be you – as was always intended. We will see countries around the world moving away from centralised ways of doing things that benefit very few, and becoming more dispersed and versatile in a way that can work for everyone involved.And here is a short video I have made on Pluto Direct in Aquarius:-
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Wishing all you social, creative and balanced Librans out there another magical trip around the Sun and many blessings to you all for a fabulous year ahead. Blessings xox
