Hello, sweet friend,

September greets us with a reminder of the upcoming autumn season. We are slowly bidding farewell to the summer energies and beginning the new seasonal cycle. Natural rhythms are shifting from the active and blossoming energy of summer to a slower pace of shedding the old and preparing for the season of rest and recovery.

At La Mia Luna, we encourage everyone to live in sync with natural rhythms and to be aware of seasonal changes, along with their own unique intentions and themes. Every month marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle. Now, let’s explore what the September lunar cycle means and the invitations and highlights it offers us to live more mindfully and in sync with its energies. Welcome to this guidance for the September moon cycle!

The September moon cycle starts on September 3rd with the new moon in Virgo. New moons always occur in the zodiac sign where the sun is currently positioned. We have been experiencing the Virgo season since August 22nd and will continue under Virgo’s influence until September 22nd, when Libra energies take over. I warmly recommend diving deeper into Virgo season with this Virgo season guide.

Before the Virgo New Moon, at the very beginning of September, there is a brief but powerful phase of the Dark Moon, when the Moon is transitioning into the new moon cycle. The Dark Moon is the last visible crescent of a waning Moon. This makes the Dark Moon the perfect time to let go of anything you no longer need after the August moon cycle. The beginning of September is reserved for deep reflection and introspection. This is your time to truly embrace that Hermit mode discussed in the Virgo season guide. During the first days of September, become aware of what you need and desire to release. This is a highly intuitive time if you allow it to be. You are encouraged to slow down and surrender to any insights about the darkness that might guide you towards your light for the new moon cycle. Tap into your intuition and journal about your thoughts. Embrace the darkness, shed the old, and prepare for the new.

Once you have completed your Dark Moon phase introspection, you are ready to begin the new moon cycle from a renewed perspective. The new moon always offers a new energetic phase and opportunities to manifest powerful changes in your life. The themes of your intentions are tied to your current deepest needs and desires. I also encourage you to become aware of your energies on the mind, body, soul, and social connection levels. Additionally, consider incorporating a nuance of Virgo energy into your new moon cycle intentions to fully embrace the potential of this season.

If you haven’t yet formed your Virgo season intentions using the Virgo season guide, this Virgo New Moon on September 3rd is your perfect opportunity for intention setting. Virgo season calls for cultivating balance, focus, and holistic well-being. With Mercury as Virgo’s ruling planet, this new moon is especially powerful for visions, ideas, and communicating them to the world around you.

During this new moon cycle, you are invited to set intentions for your holistic well-being. Consider the habits and rituals you would like to establish in your daily life to enhance your well-being. Align your intentions with a connection to nature. How can you strengthen your connection with nature during this moon cycle? How could a deeper connection with nature support your holistic well-being? What kind of rituals could you establish around this connection? Perhaps this involves spending more time outdoors or becoming more mindful of the moon phases. You might also want to include natural elements, such as crystals and essential oils, into your daily life.

Themes of the September Lunar Cycle

With this lunar cycle starting under the influence of Virgo energy, the themes include holistic well-being, rituals, connection with nature, and grounding.

Energy of the September Lunar Cycle

With this lunar cycle starting under the influence of Virgo energy, the qualities are modest, analytical, reliable, and thoughtful. Virgo exudes Yin energy, which brings reflective, soft, calm, and receptive qualities into this lunar cycle. Virgo represents the element of Earth, which infuses this lunar cycle with nuances of abundance, nurturing, and resilience.

September Lunar Cycle Rituals

In September, we bid farewell to summer. You are invited to clear the energies of the past season by burning some palo santo. Let the palo santo smoke gently hover over you and throughout your home, cleansing the energetic spaces. Use this time to cleanse your tarot cards, crystals, and other tools you use for intuitive practices.

September invites you to practice slow living and softening after the active energy of summer. Consider asking yourself daily: How can I slow down? How can I soften? How can I make this easier? Journaling your thoughts can help you connect more deeply with your heart and soul. I also encourage you to use tarot cards alongside your journaling to gain new perspectives and understanding.

For a deeper connection with nature, you are invited to engage with it daily. If possible, take a walk outdoors, staying fully present during your time in nature. Preferably, go without your phone or headphones. Observe any seasonal changes around you. Notice how the sky looks that day. Use all of your senses to appreciate the beauty of nature.

The Best Essential Oils for the September Moon Cycle

September is a time for grounding. Incorporating calming essential oils into your rituals this month is especially beneficial. Use these oils daily to cultivate a sense of calm and harmony within yourself. The best essential oils for grounding are lavender, chamomile, ylang-ylang, and rose.

Lavender
This essential oil is your companion for a serene and restful state. Its calming aroma invites you to unwind and relax, softening you into a peaceful, stress-free space. Let lavender guide you to a tranquil evening, nurturing a sense of calm in your mind and body. (Find your lavender essential oil here.)

Chamomile
Chamomile is your ally in embracing relaxation and comfort. This soothing oil helps you melt away tension and inspires you to find stillness and peace. Allow chamomile to support your emotional balance and encourage a serene state of mind. (Find your chamomile essential oil here.)

Ylang Ylang
Ylang ylang’s sweet, floral scent is your companion for emotional upliftment and joy. This blend softens you into a state of emotional harmony, helping you feel more balanced and centered. It’s a lovely addition to your daily routine, fostering a positive, uplifting atmosphere. (Find your ylang-ylang essential oil here.)

Rose
Rose oil is your nurturing ally for self-love and emotional healing. Its gentle, loving energy harmonizes you into a feeling of compassion and connection. Use rose to open your heart and support a sense of deep emotional well-being and resilience. (Find your rose essential oil here.)

Embrace these essential oils in your rituals to foster a deeper connection with nature and your inner self. Blend them in a diffuser to create a harmonious, soothing environment or use them in your self-care routine to enhance relaxation and emotional balance. (Find your essential oil diffuser here.)

Moon Phases and Their Meanings for September 2024

September 3: New Moon in Virgo

The New Moon is the perfect time for letting go of what is no longer needed and setting intentions for the new lunar cycle. Tune into your intuition and reflect on your inner needs and desires. Honor your emotions and sensations. This is a powerful time for transformative energy.
Themes: Intention setting and new beginnings.
Energy: With this moon phase in Virgo, the energy is grounding, focused, kind, and generous.
Rituals: Intention setting, journaling, affirmations for manifestation, using essential oils or palo santo for cleansing energies, meditation on possibilities.
Focus: Keep your space calm and inspiring. Take time for reflection. Socialize only with people who support your intentions and lift your spirits.

September 11: First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius

The First Quarter Moon is the ideal time for building momentum, getting active, and being assertive and curious about fulfilling your intentions. This is the time for a growth mindset and making decisions. During the First Quarter Moon phase, you receive energetic support from the Universe to connect with your passions.
Themes: Action, motivation, and commitment.
Energy: With this moon phase in Sagittarius, the energy is optimistic, adventurous, and idealistic.
Rituals: Plan actions to fulfill your intentions. Take time for action. Charge up your energy with mindful movement. Use affirmations for trust and creativity.
Focus: Engage in creative activities. Open yourself up to new possibilities. Build and strengthen your social connections.

September 17: Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse in Pisces

The Full Moon is the perfect time for profound insights and realizations about your life and the themes of the current season. This is also a time to celebrate how your intentions are manifesting. The Full Moon is a time to fully experience your emotions and embrace the high and passionate energy surrounding you. The lunar eclipse brings an especially powerful time for realizations, transformation, and healing.
Themes: Realizations, releasing, and celebration.
Energy: With this moon phase in Pisces, the energy is dreamy, emotional, and healing.
Rituals: Gratitude journaling, celebrating achievements, taking time for play and enjoyment, charging your crystals and tools in the moonlight, feasting on nutritious food.
Focus: Gain insights and clarity. Face the truths. Focus on possibilities. Note opportunities for change. Pay attention to the messages your dreams may convey from your subconscious and unconscious.

September 24: Last Quarter Moon in Gemini

The Last Quarter Moon phase is ideal for slowing down after the active First Quarter and Full Moon phases. Mindfully begin to soften and release the activeness of this moon cycle. This is a time to reflect on the past lunar cycle, noting what worked and what didn’t.
Themes: Surrender, letting go, and reflection.
Energy: With this moon phase in Gemini, the energy is communicative, curious, and adaptable.
Rituals: Reflection, journaling, cleansing your energy with meditation and gentle movement such as yin yoga and nature walks, connecting with nature, detoxing and decluttering, affirmations for letting go.
Focus: Embrace slow living and softening. Take time for solitude and connecting with intuition. Allow surrender and recovery. Prepare for the next moon cycle by cleansing energies and spaces.

Celebrating Autumn Equinox and the Beginning of Libra Season

On September 22, we experience the Autumn Equinox, also known as Mabon. During the Autumn Equinox, the light and dark times of the day are equally long, marking the balance of light and dark. The days will slowly get darker after Mabon as autumn energy takes over, signaling a time for the Autumn season change. Nature is preparing for a slower pace, hibernating, gathering, and preserving energy for the darkest time of the year. This is an invitation for you to tune into a softer and slower pace of living.

Mabon also signifies the celebration of the second harvest. Before the darkness and slowing down of autumn fully set in, the Autumn Equinox is a time to celebrate the season, enjoy seasonal treats, and express gratitude for everything the year has brought so far. Mabon coincides with the remnants of the vibrant Full Moon energy, so you are encouraged to celebrate Mabon with loved ones. Alternatively, you can engage in personal seasonal transition rituals, such as a fire ceremony, gratitude journaling, and enjoying seasonal treats.

September 22nd also marks a powerful energy shift as the Libra Season begins, surrounding us with soft and harmonious vibrations and focusing on love, compassion, and relationships. La Mia Luna’s Libra season guide will invite you to explore the seasonal themes more deeply, so you are warmly encouraged to read that guidance as Libra season approaches.

Wishing you a powerful September and a warm transition into autumn,

Mimi 🌙

Stay connected with seasonal changes, lunar phases, and other important dates using La Mia Luna’s Cyclical Calendar. You can find the Cyclical Calendar here. 🍁

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