September heralds the arrival of the 2026 autumn equinox, marking the end of summer and the start of Libra season, along with heightened chances of witnessing the northern lights.
Searches for the solar event have sky-rocketed so people are obviously curious to know what it means for them. With that in mind, we took the liberty of finding out by grilling Psychic World‘s celebrity psychic and astrologer, Inbaal Honigman, to uncover what the major shifts in the seasons and stars mean for each star sign. Buckle up, people.
When is the autumn equinox?
The autumn equinox usually falls around the 21st of September (give or take a day or two) but this year, it’s falling on the 23rd of September.
What is the autumn equinox?
The equinox is one of only two moments in the year when the sun is exactly above the equator, creating a day and night are of equal length (roughly 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night on that day).
It sees summer draw to a close and marks the transition from the light half of the year to the dark half of the year as we officially hit autumn. The days will become shorter and nights longer, until the winter solstice, on December 21, which is the day with the shortest period of daylight. The next equinox is the spring equinox, which will occur on 20th March 2027.
What can we take from the autumn equinox?
Spiritually, it signals things coming to an end, and new beginnings. It’s a time to recalibrate, reflect, reassess and seek balance, whether that be making sure you’re decision-making aligns with your work goals, prioritising sleep and rest or letting go of relationships and friendships that no longer serve you.
What does the autumn equinox mean for your star sign?
As Libra season approaches, get ready to feel right at home. No one will enjoy this cosy season more than the Libra, with everything pumpkin spice upon us, and the fall equinox signals this shift. No shaming of those who want to pull their pyjamas on straight after work. Peaceful moments as the leaves fall are the key to Libra’s happiness.
Secrets are a Scorpios safety net. Not big secrets like having two wives, but little secrets like ‘yeah, I loved Dangerous Liaisons’ or ‘I don’t know my way around Birmingham’. With the arrival of the Autumn Equinox, Scorpios leave summer behind and find comfort in the shadows of winter. It will be a refreshing time.
The end of summer hits Sagittarius hard, because they love travelling so much. The Equinox calls for a moment of calm and balance, although that is not their vibe as they seek for winter sun destinations. Sagittarius should allow themself to be still for a few days, put their phones and passports away and honour the fall season with a few deep breaths.
Capricorn is a business-minded sign who understands that change is a constant, cyclical aspect of life. And so when the time comes to enact change, they seize the opportunity. The Autumn equinox serves as a reminder that what once worked may no longer be effective, signaling the need to adjust your routine.
With their humanitarian nature, Aquarians are always introspective. This Equinox will encourage this idealistic sign to visit new places, and learn new things. They also enjoy being helpful, but will not be conspicuous about it. They like to be well-read, but hate a snob or a show off. So the equinox is right up their alley! Business as usual.