Leo — September 2028

Brave Leo, as September 2028 unfolds, the celestial tapestry weaves a complex narrative of self-assertion, relational recalibration, and profound inner work. Based on Swiss Ephemeris calculations for September 2028, the month begins with a powerful stellium in your sign – the Moon at 7.3° Leo, closely conjoining Mars at 6.8° Leo, and Venus at 10.6° Leo. This fiery conjunction in your First House ignites your personal presence, vitality, and desire for recognition. You are feeling your power, but with Mars exactly opposing Pluto Retrograde at 6.7° Aquarius (orb 0.19°), this assertion of will is met with significant external resistance or deep-seated power dynamics in your relationships. This opposition, active throughout the first week of September, demands that you navigate your desires for control and influence with an awareness of how they impact others, particularly those in your Seventh House of partnerships. Pluto's retrograde motion suggests that these power struggles may stem from unresolved issues from the past, urging you to look within before projecting outwards. Venus, your planet of love and values, at 10.6° Leo, forms a challenging square to Saturn Retrograde at 10.8° Taurus (orb 0.26°). This aspect, prominent in the first half of the month, places a spotlight on the structures and responsibilities surrounding your self-worth and financial security. You may feel a tension between your desire for lavish self-expression and the practical limitations or duties that require your attention. Saturn's retrograde in your Tenth House of career and public image implies that you're reassessing your long-term goals and the foundations upon which your aspirations are built. This isn't a time for impulsive spending or grand gestures without careful consideration. Instead, it's an invitation to mature your approach to pleasure and value, ensuring that your pursuits are sustainable and aligned with your true integrity. Mercury's journey into Libra at 17.7° in your Third House of communication and immediate environment encourages diplomacy and balance in your interactions. While your ego is powerfully engaged, Mercury in Libra helps you articulate your needs and desires with grace, fostering compromise rather than conflict. Jupiter in Libra at 4.7° further expands this theme of fairness and harmony in your local connections and learning endeavors. You'll find opportunities for growth through intellectual exchange and building bridges with neighbors or siblings. The presence of multiple retrograde planets – Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, North Node, and Chiron – underscores a period of deep introspection and re-evaluation. Saturn Retrograde in Taurus prompts you to revisit your career foundations. Neptune Retrograde in Aries, trining the Moon early in the month, softens your fiery edges, inviting compassion and spiritual insight into your personal identity. Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius continues to transform your relationship dynamics, while the North Node Retrograde in Capricorn urges you to re-examine your destiny path and responsibilities. Chiron Retrograde in Taurus at 8.0°, squaring the Moon, Mars, and Venus, brings old wounds around self-worth and security to the surface, demanding healing and integration. This month is about understanding your power, not just wielding it, and building a foundation of self-love that can withstand any external pressure. Embrace the inner work, for it is there that your true regal strength lies.