Astrological timing favors September for setting resolutions because Virgo season encourages critical assessment of habits, routines, and organizational systems in preparation for a new season. The fall equinox transitions into Libra season on September 21, bringing measured, balanced energy and cardinal-sign momentum associated with new beginnings. The astrological year cycles differently from the Gregorian calendar, with a reset tied to Aries at the spring equinox in late March, so January alignment is not astrologically optimal for most people. Cultural examples of late-September renewal, such as Rosh Hashanah, reflect the month's initiatory quality. Capricorns born in late December or early January constitute an exception.
September is a great month to make resolutions because the astrological energies at play support it. The month opens in the heart of Virgo season. As the sign that bridges the gap between summer and fall, Virgo energy supports thinking critically about your existing habits, routines, and organizational systems - in other words, getting your life together as you prepare for a new season.
It tees you up perfectly for the fall equinox, aka the pivot to Libra season on September 21. This astronomical event ushers everyone into the second half of the astrological year (which, fun fact, resets with the start of Aries season at the spring equinox in late March). Libra energy is measured and balanced. As one of the four cardinal signs in astrology, it's strongly associated with new beginnings.
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