Librans love nothing more than peace, fairness and harmony between people, whether it be amongst lovers, co-workers or family. Over the course of the last month, however, your ruler, Venus has been retrograde, which might have made you a little cantankerous or perhaps just a little more thoughtful and less demonstrative of how you are feeling. It may also have prompted you to revisit past relationships, rethink your finances or give creative projects a little fine-tuning. For those Librans who did feel out of sorts, the good news is that the planet of love is about to resume forward motion, starting on the 9th of September. Mercury will also be giving you a little boost in the communication department when it moves into Libra on the 5th of the month, when harmonious thoughts and clear, creative thinking and self-expression will be the order of the day. If you have any presentations to do, particularly those that concern subjects related to cosmetics, fashion, law, make-overs, social justice or peace initiatives, banking, finances, real estate, farming or relationships, then try to schedule them for anytime after the 9th for a little extra boost from both Mercury and Venus.

Before that though, Librans will have to content with a Lunar eclipse in Pisces, due to take place at the end of August (the 28th) which could stir up some rather strong feelings and the likelihood of changes in the health and work department. Around this time, there may be a surprise announcement at work about a departmental reshuffle. Or you may discover that a female colleague or boss is leaving. A difficult aspect between Mercury and Uranus in the same houses (6th and 12th) suggests that the news could take you completely by surprise and could have an element of scandal about it. It seems that, with Mercury situated in your 12th house, secret plans or talks may have been going on for months behind closed doors, some of which may affect your day-to-day routine or tasks. Another way this might work out is that you learn of an illness that has been kept under wraps or has lain undiscovered and now needs hospitalisation, possible in an isolation ward, or large amounts of bed rest to treat. With Saturn making a close orbit to the Sun earlier on the same day, suggesting illness, depression and lowered vitality, it might be worth getting your own health seen to, or booking off a few days to rest and recuperate, particularly if you have been feeling out of sorts or working too hard.

During the course of the 28th, Jupiter and Mars will also takes turns to square up to the lunar eclipse, forming what is known as a mutable grand cross adding extra tension to the mix. As the word might cross might imply, this could also be a time when here is a standoff between you and a work colleague or healthcare professional , possibly regarding a long-standing feud or deep-seated grudge going back some time involving health, employment, routines or pets. My advice would be to steer clear of any confrontations at this time if you can and be careful what you say to anyone involved in charities, spiritual organisations, the prison or health service, as well as pregnant women.

Whilst few Librans will need any encouragement on this score, it is worth remembering that this people born under this sign can be real tigers if they think an injustice has been perpetrated. However, even if you think you are right (and the Mars-Jupiter opposition makes this seem very likely) there is a slim chance that you may be standing on shaky ground (Venus is also in opposition to Neptune) or that you have been the victim of some form of deception where you have been prevented from knowing all the facts. The upshot: if you can book a few days off to rest and take care of your health and stress levels, be adaptable and prepared to accept and work around any changes at this time. Expect to feel quite emotional too, as a Full Moon eclipse in Pisces is pretty potent and dramatic stuff. 

As you can see, it is just as well that you have all that positive Libran energy I mentioned earlier coming your way - you may well need it! 

Of course, things may well heat up again at the New Moon when a solar eclipse in Virgo on the 11th focuses on your inner-most thoughts, feelings and hidden motives. It's a time when things you may have put off facing rise to the surface and you're forced to admit some rather difficult or painful things to yourself or others. It could be that you need time out to process the news that arose at the time of the lunar eclipse and decide how you want to move forward. The way to get the most of this day is to be brutally honest with yourself about what it is that you really want out of life and whether your current path is going to help you achieve this.

On this day, you could well arrive at some important insights regarding how you sabotage yourself or play out destructive patterns which stop you from growing or moving forward. The 12th house is the house of secret enemies and self-undoing, so it is good to look beneath the surface for the answers you currently seek. Pluto and the Moon also make a challenging angle to each other which emphasises the need for emotional honesty and deep inner transformation. It's a great time to go into therapy or start on a new spiritual path, or simply set aside some quality time for yourself. Great ways to harness the mood of this date include writing in your journal, having some spa treatments or enjoying solitary walks in a quiet or beautiful place. 

A past issue might also surface around now. If it does, then try and determine what relevance or overlaps there are with your current circumstances. Chances are, there is some lesson to be learnt or important message that you might have missed the last time around, which could really help you resolve inner conflict or make important decisions in the present, if you can allow yourself to see with a clearer perspective.  

Whatever occurs on this day will not be solved with a quick-fix  - this could be the subject of your focus for the next 6 months. Whatever you do decide, try to be gentle with yourself and others. There is no need to rush yourself or make premature announcements to others, especially if they are of a hurtful nature. Instead, wait until the static clears and your sense of perspective returns before throwing the baby out with the bathwater. A good day to have healthy discussions with others is the 13th when Jupiter and Mercury meet up in a dynamic and friendly 60-degree configuration. At this time, you'll be able to see the Big Picture and be eloquent in any conversations to do with future plans.

The best way to see September is as a time of planning, thinking and reassessing. Your time for action will only arrive after the 23rd when the Sun enters Libra and your birthday rolls around. So take your time, keep your own counsel and, above all, keep your ears and eyes open - there is much to be learnt and discovered if you are receptive and alert to the clues.