🔭 Major Astronomical & Planetary Events: September 29 – October 5, 2025
Written by Mia Astrology
This is one of those weeks where the universe doesn’t tiptoe in quietly — it shows up with fireworks. We begin with a total lunar eclipse in Aries on September 29, which is fiery, dramatic, and a little confrontational. If you’ve been dragging your feet on letting something go, this eclipse has no patience for stalling. The energy says: “ready or not, it’s time.”
At the very same time, Mercury moves into Libra, softening the blow by helping us use kinder words and seek balance in our relationships. It’s the classic mix of bold endings and graceful new beginnings, all wrapped into one day. By the end of the week, the Moon drifts into Gemini, and suddenly the energy lightens — you’ll be curious again, more social, ready to talk things through instead of just feeling them.
🪐 Planetary Shifts
☿ Mercury Enters Libra — September 29
Mercury’s move from Virgo to Libra is like switching from a sharp pencil to a paintbrush. Conversations take on more charm, negotiations flow easier, and you might finally find the right words to say something that’s been stuck on your tongue.
🌟 Good for: diplomacy, smoothing rough edges, reconnecting with someone important.
⚠️ Watch for: saying yes just to keep the peace.
Most affected: Libra, Aries, Capricorn, Cancer.
💫 Tip: Before you answer, ask yourself if you’re being honest — not just polite.
🌌 Night Sky Events
🌕 Total Lunar Eclipse in Aries — September 29
This is the big one. A total lunar eclipse is always a cosmic full stop, and in Aries, it’s about independence, courage, and self-definition. If you’ve been clinging to a situation that limits your freedom, this eclipse will push you to break loose.
- Where to see: Most visible in Europe, the UK, Eastern U.S., and parts of Canada.
- Time: Visible around moonrise in those regions.
💫 Message: Endings are hard, but they clear the space for beginnings you wouldn’t have dared to imagine otherwise.
🌙 Don’t forget: Our Moon Intentions has eclipse-specific prompts to help you process what’s closing, and your Weekly Horoscope shows exactly which part of your chart is being lit up.
🌙 Waning Moon in Taurus — October 1–2
After the drama of the eclipse, the Moon settles into Taurus. Think of this as a cosmic deep breath — the moment where you let yourself slow down, enjoy good food, touch the earth, and remind yourself you’re safe.
💫 Message: Comfort isn’t laziness — it’s medicine.
🌙 Waning Moon in Gemini — October 3–5
The weekend mood turns breezier as the Moon moves into Gemini. Curiosity wakes up, conversations start flowing, and you may feel the itch to move, learn, or just connect. After such an intense start to the week, this energy is like fresh air blowing through your spirit.
💫 Message: Say what’s on your mind — even if you’re not sure it’s perfect.
🪐 Planets to Notice
- Saturn still glows steadily in the evening sky, a reminder that patience pays off.
- Jupiter rises bright before midnight — a sign of hope and expansion.
- Venus lingers low in the morning sky, softer each day — catch her now before she fades.
- Mercury shines at sunset, newly dressed in Libra’s balancing act.
🌟 How to Work These Energies
- Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): The Aries eclipse is your wake-up call. Don’t fight the ending — embrace the fresh start.
- Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): The Taurus Moon grounds you — lean into steady routines and comforts that remind you who you are.
- Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius): Mercury in Libra hands you the microphone — your words carry extra weight now, so use them with care.
- Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): Emotional waves may hit you harder during the eclipse. Don’t suppress them; let them move through and cleanse.
🗓️ Celestial Highlights at a Glance
Date | Event | Most Affected Signs |
Sept 29 | 🌕 Total Lunar Eclipse in Aries | Aries, Libra, Capricorn, Cancer |
Sept 29 | ☿ Mercury enters Libra | Libra, Aries, Capricorn, Cancer |
Oct 1–2 | 🌙 Waning Moon in Taurus | Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn |
Oct 3–5 | 🌙 Waning Moon in Gemini | Gemini, Libra, Aquarius |
All week | ♄ Saturn Rx, ♅ Uranus Rx, ♆ Neptune Rx, ♇ Pluto direct | Ongoing influences |
✨ Parting Wisdom
This week is not subtle. The eclipse in Aries asks you to release something with courage, while Mercury in Libra helps you smooth the edges and find balance. Then the Moon’s journey reminds you: first rest, then reconnect. By the weekend, you’ll feel lighter, clearer, and more ready to move forward.
👉 Remember: set your ritual in Moon Intentions and check your Weekly Horoscope to see where these powerful shifts are landing in your chart.