Astrology is an enjoyable, lighthearted pursuit. Yet, our fascination with the cosmos knows no bounds, as we eagerly seek to glean insights from the stars. Here at Për Në Skin, we share a profound curiosity about the celestial realm. This month, we had the privilege of collaborating with Hannah at Shankastro to explore the cosmic narratives that unfold above us.

What’s Happening?

9/3- VENUS GOES DIRECT: RENEWED FOCUS AND DESIRE IN AREAS OF LOVE/SELF-LOVE, BEAUTY & COMFORT.

9/4- JUPITER RETROGRADE: THE PLANET OF LUCK, MOVES BACKWARDS CAUSING DEEP, INTROSPECTIVE SPIRITUAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL GROWTH.

9/6- MERCURY RX CAZIMI: WHEN MERCURY IS IN THE HEART OF THE SUN. THE SUN REPRESENTS OUR CONSCIOUSNESS & MERCURY IS OUR MESSENGER. THIS DAY BRINGS CLARITY & INSIGHT.

9/14- NEW MOON IN VIRGO: THIS IS ALL ABOUT FOCUSING ON IMPROVEMENT OF SELF, ORGANIZING YOUR SCHEDULE, AND FINE-TUNING DETAILS.

9/15- MERCURY GOES DIRECT: REFLECT ON HOW YOU CARE FOR YOURSELF, MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY & SPIRITUALLY.

9/22- SUN ENTERS LIBRA: COMPASSION TOWARDS SELF & RELATIONSHIPS, FOCUS ON FINDING BALANCE. KEEPING YOUR SCALES BALANCED BY SHEDDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT WEIGH YOU DOWN.

9/29- FULL MOON IN ARIES: THIS SHARES THE SAME DAY AS THE AUTUMN EQUINOX AND IS A FULL HARVEST MOON. REFLECT ON HOW TO FIND BALANCE BETWEEN MEETING THE NEEDS OF OTHERS, AND HONORING YOUR INDEPENDENCE.

Self-care for the Signs

ARIES- THIS MONTH YOUR CONFIDENCE IN CREATIVE EXPRESSION HAS A NEW SPARK. YOU’RE FEELING BRAND NEW, SO TREAT YOURSELF TO THAT TRAILBLAZING SELF-CARE WITH A BOXING CLASS, BOLD NEW HAIRCUT OR EVEN A TATTOO.

TAURUS- ADD A NEW PRODUCT TO YOUR VALUED SKIN CARE ROUTINE WHEN VENUS GOES DIRECT. INDULGE IN YOUR FAVORITE BEER OR WINE WITH FRIENDS AND RECONNECT WITH YOUR CREATIVE SPARK THROUGH PAINTING OR A DAY AT THE MUSEUM.

GEMINI- MERCURY (YOUR RULING PLANET) GOES DIRECT THIS MONTH SO INDULGE IN DINNER PARTIES WITH OLD FRIENDS, TRIVIA NIGHT OR EVEN A BOOK CLUB TO KEEP THAT MENTAL AGILITY THRIVING. PRIORITIZE MEDITATION TO PREVENT ANXIETY WITH YOUR BUSY MIND.

CANCER- YOUR SELF-RESPECT IS AT A NEW HEIGHT, AND YOUR SELF-CARE IS IN THE FORM OF CONFIDENCE AND NOT WAVERING TO ASK FOR MORE IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE. TAP INTO YOUR INTUITION THROUGH INDULGENT BATHS FOLLOWED BY JOURNALING WAYS TO FURTHER STEP INTO YOUR POWER.

LEO- VENUS GOING DIRECT HAS YOU WAKING UP REFINED AND REFRESHED. STEP OUT FEELING LIKE YOUR BEST SELF IN THAT NEW TRACK SUIT WITH FRESH KICKS, YOUR FAVORITE PAIR OF JEANS OR AN ANIMAL PRINT TO SHOWCASE YOUR WILD SIDE.

VIRGO- HAPPY SOLAR RETURN! OLD WOUNDS ARE BEING HEALED, AND GIVING YOU THE CHOICE OF WHO YOU WANNA BE, WITH AN ENDLESS IMAGINATION. PLAN A DETAILED DAY JUST FOR YOU, JOT DOWN YOUR BIGGEST DREAMS, AND SET INTENTIONS DURING THE NEW MOON IN VIRGO.

LIBRA- SOME OF YOU HAVE A SOLAR RETURN THIS MONTH. SELF RESPECT AND BOUNDARIES WILL HAVE YOU PRIORITIZING ALONE TIME. TAKE UP A TAI CHI CLASS OR GO FOR A SOLO SWIM. IF YOU ARE FEELING COZY, JOURNALING OR REDECORATING WILL HELP YOU KEEP HARMONY IN YOUR HEART & HOME.

SCORPIO- YOUR CAREER WILL BE DEVELOPING RAPIDLY BEHIND THE SCENES, PICKING UP PACE FROM THE SUMMER. TELL THE UNIVERSE YOU ARE READY BY MIRRORING THIS WITH A SMOKEY EYE OR FUNKY SHADES WHEN GOING OUT, GETTING COZY WITH A MYSTERY BOOK, OR PUT ON YOUR FAVORITE SULTRY TUNES.

SAGITTARIUS- CAREER AND CREATIVE FULFILLMENT ARE REALIGNING FOR YOU. LET THE UNIVERSE DO ITS MAGIC WHILE YOU STAY BUSY. TAKE A HOT YOGA CLASS, A SPONTANEOUS TRIP, OR FIND A NEW PODCAST THAT DIVES DEEP INTO PHILOSOPHY OR SPIRITUALITY.

CAPRICORN- YOU MAY BE WAITING ON FINANCIAL DECISIONS OR NEWS. TRAVEL COULD DO YOU SOME GOOD WHILE YOU WAIT. TAKE YOURSELF ON A HIKE, A DAYTRIP, OR IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A NON FICTION NOVEL. THE NEW MOON IS A LUCKY DAY FOR YOU SO MANIFEST YOUR INTENTIONS AND MEDITATE ON THIS DAY.

AQUARIUS- FINANCES AND NEGOTIATIONS OR AGREEMENTS ARE SIMMERING DOWN FOR YOU. FIND SOLITUDE IN A PUZZLE, SOME YOGA AT HOME, OR PRACTICING DEEP BREATHING EXERCISES. THE FULL MOON WILL ILLUMINATE YOUR CONNECTION TO A NEW SIDE TO YOU.

PISCES- FIND A HEALTHY BALANCE BETWEEN WORK AND LEISURE THIS MONTH. FOCUS ON BETTER HABITS FOR YOUR DAILY SCHEDULE TO BRING FULFILLMENT. JOURNALING YOUR DREAMS, SUNDAY MORNING VIDEO GAMES, OR LISTENING TO MUSIC THROUGH HEADPHONES WILL BE HEALTHY WAYS FOR YOU TO ESCAPE AND FEEL BALANCED