Monthly Horoscope for September - Astrology Forecasts for All Zodiac Signs

September's when the Sun travels mainly through Virgo. Mercury is never far away from the Sun. Virgo has been identified as many different Goddesses including Isis, Demeter, Athena and Goddess of Agriculture. Virgo is also thought to represent Persephone, Goddess of the Underworld. Later in September the Sun will move into Libra.

What's in store, astrologically for all the signs in September?

ARIES - For a healthier lifestyle, it's a good idea to cut down on sweets, fats and high-Living. Wherever you happen to be, passions seem to run high and feelings are deep. Avoid speculation later in the month. If you're attending an interview, take care with what you wear and the way you present yourself. Be positive.

TAURUS - Fortune seems to smile on you at the moment. A private matter needs to be kept quiet and this won't be easy because there's a lot of excitement in the air and you can't wait to share your happiness with close friends. You need to be patient. A month of romance and creativity lies ahead. Take the chance to catch up on work and other responsibilities as September ends.

GEMINI - Now that the Sun is in your home area, your main concern over the next few weeks will be with domestic and family matters. If long-term deals are agreed on, make sure you get it all in writing. This is a great time for sporting and outdoor events and for getting into better physical shape. Be patient with a young relative who goes on and on about a subject that bores you. The end of the month is when you will get the chance to put some imaginative ideas into practice.

CANCER - Short trips are especially enjoyable during September. For some Cancerians, there will be competition in romance. If you're feeling the pinch, news received during the middle of the month will help lift your spirits. You could be accepting an award or bonus for a recent achievement. As the month ends, guard against unwise spending.

LEO - Anything you are interested in during September will cost money. This means you will be more aware of your income and expenditures. You might decide to treat yourself to a little gift, and there is no reason why you shouldn't. Don't feel guilty about spending money on yourself, especially when you've been working hard over the past few months and you really do deserve it.

VIRGO - September's a month when strangers could become good friends and even lovers but you might have to make the first move. You might surprise yourself at how assertive you can be when you feel strongly enough about something. It's a great time for new starts in any area of your life.

LIBRA - Quiet pastimes will often hold the most appeal at this stage in the year. Private matters also need your attention and you might enjoy researching into new areas of spiritual development. For some reason you want to avoid someone whose company you usually enjoy and there's an uneasy secret in the air.

SCORPIO - Social and other outside commitments will keep you well occupied throughout the month ahead. You know that your talents and efforts are appreciated when you're working as part of a team and this inspires you to give it your all. If you are hunting for a new home, you could find something suitable very soon.

SAGITTARIUS - You are serious about new commitments and working towards new personal and professional goals. Even so, heavy responsibilities take their toll on your health when as much as you can cope with the demands, it is leaving you with little time to spare. You won't want to let anyone down but you must start to think about how you can reduce your commitments.

CAPRICORN - Emphasis in September is on your solar ninth house and this is the area of your chart relating to long journeys and higher education. There is a suggestion that overseas travel will be lucky for you. A happy phone call also gives you a lot to think about. There may be the need to make an important decision by the end of September. Arrange some time to yourself so you can do some serious thinking.

AQUARIUS - Money seems to be going nowhere at the moment and you can't help wishing you could make it as easily as you spend it. It will be necessary for you to take a look at the household budget and attend to matters of a tax or insurance nature. Job matters bring a degree of satisfaction. In romance, there is room for improvement.

PISCES - This is a good month to think on how to make things better for yourself and your partner, in the future. Not everyone will agree with your views and opinions but you'll have great fun persuading them to your way of thinking. Joint plans of a long-term nature will give you something to look forward to. You might discover something interesting about someone you've known a long time.