You will love September because it's a solidly strong, friendly month, and it will give you outstanding opportunity to make stellar progress in your career. You will have other things going on in your chart, but career stands out as a top priority. With good effort, you now have a golden chance to make a major leap forward in your profession, so keep your focus there all month.

The minute the new moon, September 5, appears, you will begin to hear news. All new moons, full moons, eclipses, and other aspects hinge on the previous actions you have taken, decisions you made, and the performance you have put in. The harder and smarter you worked in the past, the greater your rewards will be now. That's how astrology works - there is no predestination. Astrology can help you to discover when your actions will have the greatest impact, and the greatest chance of success. This month offers career progress on a level you've not seen in years.

That new moon will receive financial support from Jupiter, planet of good fortune, in your eighth house of other people's money. This suggests that not only will the career opportunity likely be exciting, but it may also lead you to a generous employment package. Just so you know, the house involved - your eighth house - rules venture capital, loans, mortgage, refinancing plans, bonus, commission, licensing fees, insurance payouts, and so forth, so any of these types of funds (outside of normal salary) will turn out to be outstandingly lucky for you. Jupiter is your ruler, so although every person, of every sign, will enjoy his new moon in one way or another, the fact that your ruler is involved (Jupiter, the planet that takes good care of your interests) means that this new moon will be much more gratifying for you.

Remember that the way to deal with new moons is to plant seeds. You can't expect to actually win the job that quickly (not unless you are incredibly lucky or else have a reputation that you've built that is so awesome that a firm will be willing to hire you on the spot). That kind of adulation usually comes with age and experience, so if you are young, you are still in a process of shaping your reputation. No matter - what everyone wants is a chance to prove his or her worth, get an interesting position that uses his or her talents well, and that provides plenty of room for growth, in an encouraging atmosphere. That's what you've got in early-to-mid-September. Wow!

When negotiating for a new position, realize that in addition to a fine salary, you can also get benefits that are worth quite a bit of money, such as superb health insurance or a key to the executive gym. You will ALSO be in a great position to negotiate a fabulous salary because Pluto, now in your earned incomes sector (salary, fees), is so well angled that Pluto will see to it that you do. Do not sell yourself short! You seem to have support behind the scenes, because Saturn, planet of stability and longevity, will be working hard for you.

Pluto, now in Capricorn and your second house of salary, will go direct on September 20, which is so very fortunate for talks about salary. Negotiate then (and in the days that follow) and you will find you and your new employer or client are all on the same page - they want you to be happy financially.

One of your most fortunate days for a career interview and talks about money will be September 6 and 7, when the mighty Sun, now in your professional sector, will receive golden beams from Jupiter in your house of side compensation. By this I mean bonus or commission - be sure to touch on those areas, as well as vacation days, insurance, and anything else you can think of as part of the employment package. It's likely to be generous. If you are in sales, you may bring in a very big account on September 6 when a client gives you the purchase order or signs your contract - a great time to do so.

Your other wonder day to talk about money will be September 26, when Jupiter will send a beam to Venus in your behind-the-scenes confidential sector. Both Venus and Jupiter govern financial matters, so you should do well if you have a meeting on this Thursday. Don't meet any later in the month as you will get pushback from a top boss as conditions change (perhaps in the marketplace or stock of the company).

Mars will energize your ninth sector of long distance travel, and this is news that would warm the heart of every Sagittarian. You adore foreign travel and would do anything to find a way to get a plane ticket and head to the airport. You may get your wish this month, especially over Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 14, when Mars will send a beam to Uranus, planet of surprise and spontaneity, and off you go!

The ninth house, where you will derive such happiness and luck this month, especially mid-month near September 13 and 14, rules more than distant travel of course. You will have options not only to travel this month, but also to hear good news with college / university matters, as well as with immigration matters (green card, visa, passport). If you work in the media, including publishing and broadcasting, or hope to do so, you will be at the right place at the right time. In regard to all these matters, the path would be cleared for you in a flash on September 13 and 14. Still the whole month really does bring encouraging news on these fronts.

Your home will be the focus of the full moon in Pisces, 27 degrees, on September 19. A matter involving home and family is coming to a conclusion, so your full attention will be drawn to this area within four days of this date. If you have been negotiating the sale or purchase of a house, it may be concluded now. You may move or see a renovation finish up. You may entertain, or you may host guests at your house over that period.

I know that I keep saying this, but I have to do so: This full moon is in the sign of Pisces, the sign of the sea, and Neptune happens to be in Pisces, too. Although this full moon is not near Neptune, you might have problems with water at this point in the month. Every Sagittarian needs to have flood / water insurance, and it does not matter whether you rent or own your home - you need it. Neptune entered your house of home in 2011 and is set to stay until 2026. Yes, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but a very long trend. If you have coverage, make sure it is enough, and that the contract is written to your favor. Many victims of Hurricane Sandy lost out when the storm was deemed not a hurricane when it hit certain landmasses, but a tropical storm, a technicality that cost many people thousands of dollars. Call your insurance broker now.

In love, Venus is in your twelfth house, a house that can be associated with secrets and a clandestine relationship. September 18, Venus will conjoin Saturn, and Saturn always wants everyone to play by the rules. Be sure your new love is truly available, as Saturn can come down hard on you if this is not the case. Also, Saturn rules older people, so you and your new love may have a big age difference. Be circumspect this month, and you will save yourself heartache.

With Mars in Leo, a beautiful placement for you, you'll be sexy and charismatic. Certainly you will have your choice of romantic interests if you look. Travel will fan the fires of love if you are attached, and if you are single, you may meet someone in a nearby city or just out doing errands!

Now let's talk about what's coming next month, because I feel you need to be prepared. You need to finish up all your important initiations now, in September, because October is due to be emotionally stormy. Very difficult aspects will roll through during the first week of October, with October 1, October 3, and the new moon October 4 all due to be troublesome. If you bought my calendar you already know this!

Then we have a lunar eclipse on October 18 in Aries, accenting your love sector (the reason I want you to be careful when you choose a person to get involved with now). After that, Mercury will go retrograde from October 21 to November 10. You will feel the slowdown of Mercury two weeks prior to October 21, leading you too close to the storms in the first week of October. Suffice to say, put your best foot forward in September and finish talks. Do not plan to sign any important papers in October, and do not give your verbal consent either - in astrology a verbal commitment is precisely the same as a written one. Sign in September on September 6, 7, or 26, and you will be ahead of the game.

Next month a friendship, love relationship, or concern for a child will take all your attention. Although the cardinal signs have the hardest time with these aspects (cardinal signs are Aries, Libra, Cancer, and Capricorn), you may still feel some of those gale force winds directly. We are all in this together - few, if any, will escape these tough aspects in October.

Your career progress will sparkle this month, so concentrate on that! I won't have any aspect as special as this for a long time to tell you about. In astrology, what matters is when you take the very first step (that is, when you "give birth" to the project, relationship, or initiative, so to speak), so that's all very do-able now! Sagittarius, everyone wants to be YOU!

Get ready for major developments in your career, some of the biggest and brightest you've seen in a 2013. The new moon, September 5, will herald a flurry of activity, including many phone calls, hastily arranged meetings, and exciting discussions. Happily, slow-moving Pluto will be positioned in your second house of earned income and be in perfect angle to this new moon, suggesting an offer may come up that brings a chance for a bigger title and a generous increase in salary. Be ready - the days of September 5, 6, and 7 will be positively stellar for any talks having to do with money.

Pluto has been languishing in weak retrograde position since mid-April, but will bolt forward on September 20 and will add power to your efforts to increase your income as well as your stature in your industry. All systems are working on your behalf, dear Sagittarius - this month has the making of a pivotal point that can put you on a better, more secure path. With Jupiter in your house of other people's money, you may also find you can negotiate solid benefits, including a fine health insurance plan, more vacation days, and other perks.

Your attention will suddenly switch to the events going on at home at the full moon in Pisces September 19. You may finish a major improvement or design project, or move to a new address. Your parent may need help, and if so, you will be able to do so quickly. Guard against water damage. Make sure rain cannot come through your windows and that all plumbing is in good condition, as two of many possible examples.

Despite the important topics of career and home that will be on your mind, you will have a chance to travel, thanks to Mars in your long-distance travel sector. A surprise opportunity to enjoy a change of scene may come up over the weekend of September 15-16 when Uranus will contact Mars and whip up fun.

In love, don't be tempted to get involved with someone older, who, unbeknown to you, is not available. Taskmaster Saturn will be close to Venus in mid-September, and this spells for you a possible indication of distressing revelations about your newest amour - be circumspect. Saturn will ask you to remain realistic and practical. Take care of your heart, and your heart will take care of you.

If you stop focusing on one person who is good for you, you will see that you have your choice of admirers. Mars in Leo will be so very compatible, increasing your charms and helping you find someone who is far better (possibly even ideal) for you. You need not stick in a dead-end romance with a person who can't give you the care you deserve and the future you dreamed about. Already attached? Traveling together, even on a short distance, will bring your bond closer.

One final reason you should be optimistic about your prospects for earning more money: Pluto goes direct September 20. Watch the days that closely surround this date for a sign that the tide is turning in your favor.

Your home will be a big focus at the full moon September 19, a time when you will finish up an important home-related goal. Alternatively, you may be thinking about one of your parents who may need your assistance.