September’s Tarot Readings For Aries, Leo, And Sagittarius 

In this reading, we’ll dive into the month of September for three different zodiacs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. These zodiacs, also known as the fire signs, are known for their passion and energy and share many attributes—which is why they may find themselves sharing certain struggles or responding similarly to conflict.

Below, our tarot reader will explain what each of these signs will be dealing with this month, broken down by different card placements:

— the past (what the signs have been through that influences this moment)
— the present (what the signs are dealing with right now)
— the challenge (what is currently impacting the present)
— their thoughts (how each sign is processing these events)
— their subconscious (how each sign may be responding to these events subconsciously)
— the future (what energies each of these signs are moving toward)
— advice (the best way for these zodiacs to navigate the month)

Card By Card Breakdown:

The Past: 

3 of Wands, Reversed 

In the recent past, you felt you put your everything into something big, and as feedback from others started rolling in, you ended up feeling pretty rejected. All your effort didn’t turn out quite the way you had envisioned.  Either you didn’t dream big enough, or there was a lot of adversity you were dealing with. You felt it was time to hit the drawing board again, because the project  just didn’t pan out. This didn’t mean that everything was a loss, though, just that your first try at it didn’t work out this one time, and it stung.

The Present: 

King of Swords

You’ve got the capability and resources to think about things far more clearly now. Your experience in the 3 of Wands has made it easier to see exactly what’s at work, what needs to be done, and what you can let go of. You’re able to see things far better than you could before. The present time is a time of clarity, focus, and resolve. Because you’re able to see things clearly, you’re also able to make some long-range plans. Be receptive to integrating all of the information around you into your analysis of the situation. Spend some time thinking about the best path for you to take now that will set you up for success in the future. 

The Challenge: 

8 of Swords

Your challenge right now is that you feel stuck. While there are a lot of possibilities, you don’t know what path to choose, and it’s making you feel trapped. But feeling stuck is just that – a feeling. The reality could be different, and to overcome this challenge use the wisdom and clarity of the King of Swords to examine this feeling. Are you truly stuck, or is what imprisoning you the narrative you’re telling yourself? Is there a way for you to get out of your own way and stop limiting yourself? Consider what you would do if you weren’t being held back – how would you move forward? 

Your Thoughts: 

The Emperor

Your thoughts are churning on how to bring stability and order to the situation. You’re also thinking about strong leaders and the role of authority and leadership. This card echoes and builds on the King of Swords, which is also bringing this kind of energy to you. It’s a sign that the hard work and discipline you’re investing will pay off.  It’s a strategic time, and a good time to put a lot of effort into considering just what you’re building and visualizing, and what the finished product will be. 

Your Subconscious:

Wheel of Fortune

Subconsciously, you’re thinking about the turn of luck and changing circumstances. You know that inevitably, what goes up must come down. The Wheel of Fortune representing your subconscious indicates that you might be feeling uncertain and concerned about what the next turn of the Wheel will bring. Are you trying to impose exact control over everything?  What parts of the situation have you created, and what parts has ‘fate’ brought to you? When these thoughts bubble to the surface, consider what would happen if you saw changing circumstances as an opportunity instead of a challenge.

The Future:

Page of Pentacles, Reversed

If you don’t keep your plans grounded and work through the challenges you’re facing, you might find yourself struggling to do so in the future. If you’re working on a really large project and can’t rectify your ideas of the situation with the realities that you can see in the King of Swords, you might experience another set back. Make sure you’re using your energy and resources to solve the right problems, and keep in mind that life is a marathon, not a sprint. Keep your head in the game, and remember how your short-term behaviors can help carry you through towards your long-term goals.

Advice:

The Moon

When bringing something into being, it’s a time of uncertainty and challenge. Sometimes it’s hard to even see the differences between illusion and reality. Working between the known and ‘about to be’ can be harrowing and scary. Be aware that there’s a lot at work here, and think carefully through your actions and compare their possible outcomes to your long-term goals. There’s a lot of anxiety, and to move through it will take connecting strongly with your intuition and relying on your instincts. Don’t ignore your fears, but don’t let them rule you – instead understand where the anxiety is coming from, and try to process why you’re internalizing it. 

Overall Thoughts: 

In the not-too-distant past, you put a lot of energy into a really large project, but found yourself going back to the drawing board on your plans to make it happen. Now you have a time full of opportunity and clarity, so it’s a good time to revisit your approach, and consider if you weren’t thinking big enough to make things happen. If you’re able to work through the fact you are feeling trapped as indicated in the 8 of Swords, you might be able to avoid additional setbacks at the end of the month.

You have a lot of Major Arcana cards in this reading, which means you’re facing some situations that are going to hold a lot of weight in your life for the months to come.  Two Major Arcana Cards (The Emperor and The Wheel of Fortune) are dominating your conscious and subconscious thoughts, and there’s one in advice (Moon). You’re experiencing a lot of big moments in your head and awareness right now, and what happens in the next month has the ability to impact your mental space and health for quite some time. Your head is definitely a very large and integral part of the situation right now.

With the Eight of Swords as your Challenge, and the Moon as your advice, it’s important to interrogate your self-limiting beliefs and try to move beyond them. Part of what is holding you back are the very illusions the Moon often warns of. Make sure that you question your assumptions – especially the ones you hold about yourself. If negative self-talk arises, try to determine the root of those cynical stories you are telling yourself, and see if they are grounded in reality.