The Aries Full Moon is Saturday, September 26 at 3°37′ Aries.
And this one has some juice.
The Sun is in Libra, the Moon is in Aries, Mars is involved, Saturn is involved, Neptune is involved, Pluto is involved. There is a lot going on around relationships, self-agency and that very Aries question: What about me?
I've written a longer piece about the Full Moon over at my new Substack home for Tracy's Astro Salon.
Come on over and read it here.
Gibbous Moon
Sept 22, 2026
3:34 pm PDT
Gibbous — Refining the Process
We refine our information. We pick and choose, discriminate, and organize. This is the phase where we become a bit “Virgo-like.” We sort through details and ask whether something has been overlooked. Adjustments are made. Plans are refined. The goal is not to abandon the seed but to improve how it is unfolding.
Hero’s Journey: Training and preparation before the major test.
Creative/Science Process: Editing and refinement.
Focus on: How are you refining the groups you belong? How are you fine tuning your role in friendships? What details did you learn on the new moon that impact your friends and groups? What details are you learning about your friends?
Planetary Notes:
9/22: Sun in Libra. Happy Autumnal Equinox.
9/25: Sun oppose Neptune (2 AR 59) Fuzzy. Game may feel off or disconnected. Finding inspiration can be challenging.
9/25: Sun trine Pluto (3 AQ 09) Friends and groups are ringing their bells. Hanging out with others may be what the doctor ordered.
First Quarter Moon
Sept 18, 2026
1:43pm PDT
First Quarter — Taking Action
Now we act on the information we received. We pursue the idea again. What hurdles have appeared involving the seeds you planted at the New Moon? We make another call, reach out to someone, mail something, or stir the pot again. Sometimes this phase reveals that the goals we planted require more effort from us. Independence may need to be asserted. Others may resist our growth, even if they believe they have our best interests at heart.
Hero’s Journey: Crossing the threshold and committing to the journey.
Creative/Science Process: Commitment — the work begins.
Focus on: How can you take actions that broaden your goals that you set on new moon? What does it look like to lean into the broader perspective and move on it? Any details that you found on new moon how can they bridge you to another world now?
Planetary Notes:
9/21: Mercury sextile Jupiter (17 Leo 55) Fun ideas and thoughts that are inspired and generous bring freshness to partnerships and or bring balance.
Crescent Moon Phase
Sept 14, 2026
1:01pm (PDT)
Crescent — Gathering Information
We begin to receive information. We research a bit more and perhaps get feedback on the seeds we planted at the New Moon. Sometimes we receive clues about what we set in motion. Even if you think nothing is happening, stop and look again. Who called you? What conversation happened? Even the smallest or most mundane events during this phase can contain a message. A parking ticket. An argument with a spouse. A refund check from the phone company. Pay attention. What information is arriving and how can it help?
Hero’s Journey: The hero begins exploring the unknown and gathering allies.
Creative/Science Process: Research — gathering information and materials.
Focus on: What are you learning about death and rebirth? What are you learning about the power of shedding? What are you learning that speaks to extremes? What are you learning about going deep?
Planetary notes:
9/14: Sun sextile Mars (22 CA 01) Actions that are practical and emotionally satisfying are easy to access today.
9/15: Venus square Pluto (3 AQ 16) The love of power and the power of love could be twisted up. Values may be shifting and release might be needed.
9/15: Neptune sextile Pluto (3 AQ 16) (see separate)
9/17: Chiron re-enters Aries (see above)
9/18: Mercury opposite Saturn (12 AR 32) Who is the person in your way of what you think you want? The timing may be slowed down, but that doesn't mean it is off.
This phase lasts until 9/18 1:43pm PDT when First Quarter Phase begins.
Los Angeleno Friends —
Are you interested in doing something different this New Moon?
Samantha’s Sound Bath is this Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 at the old LA Zoo area in Griffith Park.
Seems like a perfect way to ring in the Virgo New Moon on a day that also has Mercury enter Libra, Venus enter Scorpio and Uranus station retro.
That’s a lot of astrological sounds.
A nice sound bath may ring that perfect bell for you. 🔔
Well, I finally did it.
Tracy's Astro Salon now has a Substack.
I'm not leaving Blogger. There are years and years of astrology posts here and I will continue to post shorter pieces, planetary observations and whatever else strikes me.
But my longer astrology reports and essays now have another home. Going forward, the New Moon reports and other longer pieces will be published at Tracy's Astro Salon on Substack.
And the first one is already up.
Virgo New Moon 2026
It's got a lot going on. Virgo, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, Chiron, an Aries Full Moon and, because apparently, we needed one more thing, Venus retrograde.
Same Salon. Another room.
You can find Tracy's Astro Salon on Substack HERE
August 29 – September 10
The August 27 Full Moon continues to play through August 31, when Disseminating officially perfects.
Also, on the 31st, Jupiter makes the first of three trines to Saturn that spread out through next spring and summer. We may be galvanizing some important goals with actions that speak to hope and abundance while also bringing in significant practicality and structure.
Note: You can put the fanciest roof on the greatest idea of a house all you want, but that roof comes crashing down if the retaining walls aren't up. Jupiter and Saturn are all about big ideas with strategic architecture.
Great. What's on your big to-do list? Consider taking some big actions toward it on August 31. It has merit.
During Disseminating, we are interested in stories of self-agency. How did someone make something big happen even if it started out small? These stories get our attention during Disseminating.
The Last Quarter Moon lands on September 4. We revisit any major ideas and moves we made three weeks ago at the New Moon that tapped into big love. Now we do another round of actions that support that vision.
"What I Did for Love." Cue Patti LuPone.
On September 7, we move into Balsamic and release ego, exaggeration, bragging and all that is unnecessarily big. What we are left with is love and a love of authenticity.
Then on September 10, we are ready for some good old-fashioned Virgo New Moon and a new 29-day lunar month.
In detail.....
Full Moon Phase
Read HERE
8/31: Venus enters shadow (22 LI). Gulp.
Disseminating
August 31, 2026
1:31 pm PDT
Disseminating — Sharing Insight
Reflect on what has transpired during the month and even earlier. What have you learned? How can you share some of your knowledge? What past experiences are you drawing upon?
Sometimes we feel the need to teach. Other times we recognize that it is time to seek a teacher. A mentor, therapist, rabbi, minister or guide may offer perspective that helps us understand the experience more fully.
Hero's Journey: The hero shares the wisdom gained.
Creative/Science Process: Publication, presentation or exhibition.
Focus on: Are you sharing the power of self-agency with others? Are you hearing from a teacher who understands self-agency? What are you sharing about independence? Self-direction has its place, especially when rooted in creativity and love.
Planetary Notes:
8/31: Jupiter trine Saturn (13 AR)
The first of three trines. Something big is building. We have a sense that hard work may have a payoff that brings joy. (See separate post.)
9/1: Mars square Saturn (13 AR)
Battles that feel defensive. Snippy, snappy emotions up against harsh reality. No one wants to play nice.
9/1: Mercury sextile Mars (13 CA)
Thinking that is practical can lead to actions that are emotionally supportive.
Last Quarter Moon Phase
September 4, 2026
12:51 pm PDT
Last Quarter — Practical Adjustments
Now we make the final adjustments to the seeds planted at the New Moon. We make the final call, send the final letters and follow the trails that still make sense. Other paths are allowed to fall away. This phase favors wise action and thoughtful decision-making.
It is a time for living the spirit of the Serenity Prayer:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
Hero's Journey: Rebuilding life after the transformation.
Creative/Science Process: Critique and evaluation.
Focus on: What actions are you taking that are informed by facts on the ground? How are your final actions directly connected to what you are communicating? Actions that Walk Thy Talk will go far now. Siblings and neighbors may be in the mix.
Planetary Notes:
No planetary action.
Balsamic Moon Phase
September 7, 2026
9:58 am PDT
Balsamic — Release
This phase closes the lunar cycle. We release what has run its course so the next cycle can begin. By letting go, we clear space for the next New Moon. Reflection, rest and closure allow the mind and spirit to reset before the next intention emerges.
Hero's Journey: The return and completion of the journey.
Creative/Science Process: Rest and incubation before the next idea.
Focus on: How are you releasing ego? How are you releasing "go big or go home"? How are you releasing fake? How are you releasing selfishness?
Planetary Notes:
9/9: Venus trine North Node (29 AQ)
How we relate to others and build partnerships can support the bigger group. Look up the story "Stone Soup."
9/10: Venus enters Scorpio
9/10: Mercury enters Libra
9/10: Venus opposes Chiron (00 TA)
What in holy heck needs to leave our life so something better and more in sync with our values can come in? Release is key.
9/10: Uranus stations retrograde (5 GE 41)
(See separate post.)
New Moon in Virgo: September 10, 8:26 pm PDT
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