September Kicks Off With Retrogrades Galore As We Move Through Virgo Season — Here's Your Horoscope

Keep your eyes on the prize and the process. As optimistic Jupiter slips into its annual retrograde this Monday, September 4, you could easily fall in love with people's potential or let important details slip through the cracks.

With the red-spotted titan backing up through methodical Taurus until December 30, tighten up any slack in the reins. Get clear on the criteria you need for your elite squad: integrity, reliability, a commitment to excellence.

As the Sun and retrograde Mercury sync up in service-oriented Virgo this Wednesday, look for ways to contribute, no matter how small. Show up with an extra coffee in hand, help a friend assemble bookshelves, or offer a ride to the airport. And if you find yourself at your desk (which is likely), don't just dive into "Go!" mode.

Instead, make "working smarter not harder" your operating principle. Use apps and trackers to keep organized, and if the load gets too heavy, ask for support.

Where's the gray area? Focus your attention there because nothing is black or white under a detail-driven quarter moon in Gemini. Keener observations could turn up a missing clue. You might realize that what (or who!) you were looking for was standing right under your nose.

The glowing Sun forms an expansive trine to bountiful Jupiter, making us all crave...MORE. Since both planets are in material-minded earth signs, the focus falls on financial security.

Nothing wrong with wanting to pad your pockets or build a legacy for generations to come. But with Jupiter retrograde, take a look at any counterproductive habits. Where are you leaking money? How efficiently are you using the resources you already own? A thin wallet doesn't mean you're out of options. Work the barter system, or see if you can volunteer hours in exchange for access.