16–22 September: Weekly Horoscope through Vedic Astrology

Theme: “Steady the heart, refine the mind, and, through quiet preparation, move smoothly into the new season.”

 

The effects of the lunar eclipse on 7 September (a full moon conjoined with Ketu) are still lingering. This is a period when unresolved feelings or past patterns hidden deep within the heart are likely to surface.

What you thought was “done and dusted” may rise again as emotion. This week, it is best not to see emotional turbulence as “bad”, but rather as a clue guiding you to review your inner world.

 

On the 16th, the Moon and Jupiter align in the eastern sky. This symbolises healing, expansion and reassurance. A moment when the heaviness lifts and the urge to “restore balance” re-emerges. For those feeling weighed down, this will feel like a gentle shaft of light breaking through.

As the Sun moves into Virgo, your attention will naturally turn towards “tidying practical matters”, “health management”, and “re-evaluating daily routines.” From last week’s “emotional cleansing”, the flow now shifts towards “bringing order to everyday life.”

 

Practical suggestion for the 16th:

Try rising ten minutes earlier than usual and quietly enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. It will set a balanced tone for the day.

At the start of work, clear visible spaces—such as checking unread emails or tidying your desk. This kind of action is auspicious. Establishing a health routine also invites good fortune, so you might choose a morning drink tailored to your constitution.

 

If you rise early, you’ll see Venus shining in the eastern sky. At present Venus is conjoined with Ketu, a symbol of spiritual release and letting go. In matters of love—ruled by Venus—this indicates a karmic period of “sorting through.” By honouring and expressing your true feelings with care, you invite others to love you as you are.

 

On 21 September, a partial solar eclipse occurs.

During this time, questions from within grow stronger. You may find yourself re-examining your values. Before starting something new, there is a need to look back and ask:

“Have I left anything unfinished?”

A sense of stagnation or restlessness may appear, but this is simply “the pause before change.” If you remind yourself of this, you’ll be fine. Focusing on both physical and mental care allows you to use this “pause” constructively. In this sense, that morning quiet time becomes all the more valuable.

 

Personally, my emotions have been written all over my skin recently. Even with careful skincare, unusual irritation has appeared. When that happens, it may be a sign of emotions left behind in the past. I encourage you to take some quiet time to meet yourself deeply. As for me—if I neglect that, I even break out in hives. It really makes me realise how vital “my own time” is. This week, I feel I’ll finally be able to make more space for self-healing.

 

If you navigate this “pause period” well, you’ll be able to greet the changes ushered in by the eclipse smoothly.

The 2025 autumn equinox falls on 22 September.

This period coincides with the Sun’s shift from Virgo into Libra, along with the movement of Mercury, Venus and others—a time of major change. Even those who’ve struggled to shift gears may now catch the wave. For those stuck “going in circles in the head”, new opportunities for action are set to appear. Unlike previous equinoxes, this year comes with successive planetary transits that make the transformations in “senses”, “values” and “everyday foundations” especially clear. This is an equinox strongly marked by transition “from stillness to movement.”

To act fully, it is wise to complete your inner and practical clear-ups. Together with the eclipse, planetary shifts and the echo of the lunar eclipse, this marks a crossroads in laying foundations for the remainder of the year.

 

Work matters, household tasks left pending (emails, payments, decluttering)

Unresolved emotions or misunderstandings

Wasteful health or lifestyle habits, and excessive stress—

By steadily clearing these away, you’ll meet the waves of change after the equinox, or through the eclipse, without your foundations being shaken.

 

With the new cycle, your values and priorities will shift. You’ll become able to emphasise quality of life and emotional balance. You’ll choose not only efficiency, but also what truly holds meaning for you.

As a result, your expression and voice will spread more naturally, and your messages, creations and artistic work will be more readily noticed.

 

As preparation, this present period—though a little challenging—is the right moment to face matters and put things in order.