Astrology
How Do I Find My Rising/Moon Sign?
And why would I want to?
I have always been of the opinion that any extra information is never a bad thing! You already know your star sign, let’s call it your Sun sign from now on, because it’s where the Sun was at the time of your birth. The same goes for your Moon sign; it’s where the Moon was when you were born. Your rising sign is dependant on the time and place of your birth, it’s what zodiac sign was coming over the horizon at the time, date and place of your birth. It’s also the degree on the wheel that your whole natal, birth, chart starts from so you can be a different Sun, Moon and Rising sign. Fun!
The wheel is split up into 12 sections, I use the equal house system, meaning each section is 30 degrees. These sections, houses, represent every sector of your life from family, to romance, money, work and so on. Your rising sign is also the face you present to the world; which is why you just don’t feel like the Virgo you are. You can find your rising sign here, but please remember that time is everything as it changes every two hours. If you don’t know your time of birth you may need a ‘chart of best fit’ something your local astrologer may do for you.
If the Sun is the external you, the Moon is the internal workings. The rising sign is how it’s delivered and so with 1,728 different ways of expressing those three things you see how astrology just got more specific, no more of the one twelfth argument! Back to the Moon, find your Moon sign here. She’s all about what lies beneath, a big player in the skies but remember; none of them work alone. Knowing where they are will help make more sense of ‘Sun Sign’ astrology; read your Sun, Moon and Rising sign, see what they reveal and make up your own bespoke reading.
Astrology for September
September Astrology
September 1st – Saturn retrograde back into Pisces
As Saturn steps back into Pisces, there’s a return to themes you may have thought were finished. Pisces dissolves boundaries, Saturn builds them, so together they ask: what’s solid, what isn’t, and what needs restructuring? Old responsibilities resurface, especially where you’ve tried to escape commitments. There’s a karmic undertone here too, the sense that unfinished lessons about discipline, compassion, or spiritual practice can’t be avoided, an invitation to integrate boundaries with sensitivity.
September 2nd – Mercury into Virgo
Mercury loves Virgo. Clarity of thought, practical details, and organisation come to the fore. This is the perfect transit for sorting life into manageable pieces, from admin to health routines. After Saturn’s backward turn, Mercury steadies things: what’s the reality of your daily work, health, and service? Watch for overthinking or nit-picking and use the gift of precision to tidy both your environment and your onward plans.
September 6th – Uranus retrograde in Gemini
Uranus begins his retrograde in Gemini, shaking the foundations of how we think and communicate. Old ideas resurface with a twist; unconventional solutions to familiar problems can appear. The retrograde phase slows innovation down so it can be integrated, less about shocks and more about rethinking the pace of change. Ask, ‘where have my thoughts become too rigid, and where can I allow greater freedom?’
September 7th – Full Moon eclipse in Pisces
This is a deeply emotional turning point. A Full Moon in Pisces is already about endings, dissolving, and release. With the eclipse, what’s being highlighted is something karmic, ancestral, or from your deeper unconscious. It may feel foggy at first but pay attention to what you’re ready to let go of. The veil thins under Pisces, bringing dreamlike insights and heightened intuition. This eclipse closes a chapter that’s been building since March, urging you to trust endings as part of your soul’s natural rhythm.
September 18th – Mercury into Libra
Mercury moves into Libra, shifting communication from Virgo’s detail to Libra’s diplomacy. The focus is on balance, fairness, and partnership. It’s a good time to have the conversations that require tact, especially around relationships. Ideas are weighed carefully now, sometimes too carefully, but the gift here is in finding harmony and perspective.
September 19th – Venus into Virgo
Venus in Virgo brings love and values into practical terrain. What does devotion look like in everyday acts? It’s less about grand gestures and more about service, thoughtfulness, and the small things that show care. This transit can be fussy, Venus doesn’t feel her most glamorous in Virgo, but it’s excellent for refinement. Relationships may be tested against the reality of shared routines and responsibilities. Beauty is found in the details of life, in the small things.
September 21st – New Moon in Virgo (second in Virgo this year), Partial solar eclipse
Two New Moons in Virgo within one season is rare. It emphasises the Virgo themes of health, order, and service, asking for a double reset. The eclipse intensifies things; this isn’t just a new chapter, it’s a karmic one. Where are you called to align your daily life with your deeper purpose? Virgo reminds us that the sacred lies in the ordinary. Even small shifts, a new habit, a clearer schedule, an improved way of caring for body and mind will ripple widely. This eclipse is about planting seeds and knowing they’ll take time to grow.
September 22nd – Sun into Libra
The Equinox arrives as the Sun enters Libra, tipping the scales into autumn or spring. Balance, harmony, and connection with others become the focus. The light begins to change, pulling attention inward, yet Libra reminds us that growth happens through relationship. This is the season of negotiation, sharing, and seeing ourselves reflected in the mirror of others.
September 22nd – Mars into Scorpio
On the same day, Mars dives into Scorpio. After Libra’s airy consideration, Mars goes straight for depth. Desire intensifies, actions become purposeful, and hidden motives come to light. It’s a transit that demands honesty about what you truly want. Power dynamics may surface, but the gift of Mars in Scorpio is transformation through courage. This energy can cut through superficiality and help you commit with all your heart, all your passion.