September brings powerful eclipse energy that marks endings and beginnings. The full moon total lunar eclipse on September 7 and new moon solar eclipse on September 21 open a two-week portal where life may feel unsettled or fast-moving. For single moms, that disorientation is part of the shift and a reminder to slow down when possible.
The Bottom Line: September’s eclipse season signals changes that have been building for months. Trust your instincts and lean on your support system as shifts in family, career, and relationships unfold over the next six months.
This month’s energy will feel different from anything you’ve experienced recently. Each sign will see these changes in unique ways, opening opportunities for growth that connect directly to your family’s needs.
Aries: Protect Your Energy
September’s eclipses highlight your mental and physical wellbeing. Work, health routines, and personal time may shift suddenly, and it can feel like a lot when you’re already managing so much solo.When stress builds, step back and take care of yourself, your kids benefit when you’re at your best. This month brings scheduling shifts, health appointments, or work disruptions, but you’re equipped to handle them. Lean on your support system when you need to recharge.
Taurus: Create With Intention
September’s energy highlights your community and creative projects. Collaboration opportunities may show up through friends, family, colleagues, or a partner. These connections could help bring a meaningful idea to life. Whatever you create this month has lasting potential, so choose collaborators who align with your values. Consider your lifestyle and how these projects can grow with your family and possibly bring added fulfillment or income.
Gemini: Balance Home and Work
Your home and career life both demand attention this month. Family matters may need immediate focus just as work opportunities arrive.Think of this as a reset, a chance to strengthen family dynamics or rework how you manage home life. Balancing both is challenging, but you don’t have to sacrifice what matters most to move forward at work. By the end of September, you’ll see clearer ways to create the balance you want.
Cancer: Learn as You Parent
September’s eclipses highlight your learning and teaching abilities. You’ve gained wisdom through life as a single mom, but this month brings new lessons from unexpected places, your kids, other parents, or everyday encounters. Some lessons may feel uncomfortable, but they can shift how you see yourself and your parenting journey. Your kids are watching how you grow, making this an opportunity to model lifelong curiosity and openness.
Leo: Accept Support Freely
September’s eclipses highlight both independence and shared resources. As much as you pride yourself on your independence, opportunities to accept help may come naturally this month. It can feel uneasy to accept support, especially with kids or finances, but this is a reminder that people around you truly want to see you succeed. Independence doesn’t mean doing everything on your own.
Virgo: Redefine Relationships
You’re not as alone as you think, Virgo. September brings focus to your personal identity and partnerships. If a relationship, co-parenting arrangement, or work contract recently ended, it’s natural to feel uncertain about the next chapter. This month brings opportunities to redefine existing connections or arrangements. Stay open to possibilities, whether improving co-parenting communication or deepening friendships, you may be surprised by the outcomes.
Libra: Reset Daily Routines
September’s eclipses affect both solitude and work, bringing opportunities that reshape your daily routine. Before taking on new responsibilities, give yourself time to rest and recharge, not easy with kids and logistics, but necessary. Over the next six months, a new chapter begins and your life will shift in noticeable ways. Make this transition count by considering how changes in work or routines impact you and your kids’ schedules and emotional needs.
Scorpio: Dream With Focus
Follow your dreams, Scorpio. September’s eclipses highlight your self-expression and remind you that possibilities are wider than they seem, especially considering your journey as a single mom. Adjusting your perspective may be the key to seeing what’s possible. Over the next six months, you’ll have the chance to work toward your dreams while flawlessly maintaining emotional and financial stability for your family.
Sagittarius: Build Strong Foundations
Success is in focus, Sagittarius. September’s eclipses awaken your career and personal foundation, helping you redefine the life and career you want, centering your vision for your family at the core. Before leaping forward, focus on your base. Building a stable, inspiring foundation gives your family a strong launch point and helps your future success take clearer shape. Your kids have a front row seat to your growth.
Capricorn: Explore New Paths
Is it time for a new journey, Capricorn? September’s eclipses activate both near and distant opportunities. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to make a move, this could be it. Relocation, new adventures, or fresh opportunities may feel within reach. As you explore, keep your kids’ schools, friendships, and routines central to your decisions. The next six months could bring changes, so approach them with an open mind while prioritizing your family's needs.
Aquarius: Open to Connection
Vulnerability may feel uncomfortable, Aquarius. September’s eclipses highlight your comfort and intimacy sectors, encouraging you to be open rather than keeping people at arm’s length. This can feel challenging when you’re focused on protecting your kids and maintaining boundaries. Still, letting trusted people in brings value. Over the next six months, you’ll find comfort in building deeper relationships, and your kids will benefit from seeing healthy connections modeled.
Pisces: Welcome New Dynamics
September’s eclipses spotlight your sense of self and relationships. Someone new may enter your life, whether in friendship, partnership, or even through work. Whoever arrives, trust they’re meant to bring value to your life. As a single mom, you're mindful of how new people affect your kids and family dynamic. Don’t overthink the “what ifs,” focus on maintaining healthy boundaries while being open to possibility.
September’s eclipses support life transitions that have been building for months. These shifts open space for growth in career, relationships, and family life. Trust your instincts about what’s changing while keeping your family's stability at the center.
This month’s reflection: Which area of your life feels ripe for a fresh start this month? Take the conversation to the app and share with moms in the community.