Fall Equinox Horoscope 2024: What’s in Store for Your Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer
By Maressa Brown,
2024-09-13
If you’ve spent even a couple minutes scrolling on Instagram recently, you’re well aware of just how fired up some people are about the beginning of fall. You might even be one of those people who’s chomping at the bit for cooler, sweater weather, apple and pumpkin-spiced treats and the chance to decorate your home with a variety of festive, autumnal decorations. While it can be tempting to kick off fall as soon as national food chains release their menus of spooky, sweet, seasonal treats , the official start of this beloved time of year is the fall equinox, an annual event during which when the sun is exactly above the equator and the day is equally as long as the night.
Both astrologically — and even spiritually-speaking — the autumn equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is an opportunity to reset, transition and move into a new chapter. Here’s what you need to know about the meaning of the fall equinox and what you can expect in 2024, based on your sign.
What is the meaning of the fall equinox?
The fall equinox serves as the official kickoff of autumn. It’s also recognized as the start of harvest season in the Northern hemisphere, a time historically dedicated to gathering crops ahead of frosty winter. In turn, you could feel compelled to bring this theme into your life, reflecting on how far you’ve come and the results of your hard work over the last several months and stepping away from what is no longer serving you and, therefore, doesn’t need to be brought with you into a new season — let alone a new year that’s just around the corner.
In astrology, the fall equinox also happens to coincide annually with the first day of Libra season, which occurs when the sun moves into the cardinal air sign symbolized by the Scales and known for valuing beauty, balance, justice and partnership. As a result, all of these themes are innately woven into our experience of this transitional period.
When is the fall equinox in 2024?
In 2024, the fall equinox falls on Sunday, September 22 at 8:44 a.m. ET/5:44 a.m. PT. That’s the time at which the sun will be positioned right over the equator as well as when it moves from Virgo into Libra.
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What can you expect during the fall equinox in 2024?
Although you can always count on the sun to move into Libra and for the fall equinox to occur in mid-September annually, the other planets and significant celestial points move at different speeds and connect with one another in unique ways from year to year. And in 2024, the fall equinox coincides with a few notable astrological events:
This fall equinox happens to occur just days after the first of two major eclipses of the season — the September 17 lunar eclipse and full moon in Pisces — and ahead of the October 2 solar eclipse in Libra, so emotions will likely be running high, and you may very well be facing sudden shake-ups and intense transformation.
And just ahead of the equinox, on September 22, the sun in Virgo also forms a harmonizing trine to regenerative Pluto in fellow earth sign Capricorn, which can bolster your sense of empowerment and make you feel as though you’re calling important shots in your life.
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The same day, Venus in Libra will square off against Pluto, fueling head butting in relationships or when it comes to money, beauty and values. And by the evening, Venus, the ruler of Libra season, actually leaves the sign of the Scales behind for the more intimacy-seeking, deeply emotional fixed water sign Scorpio, bringing a more laser-focused, committed, passionate and power-seeking approach to all Venusian areas of life — especially our closest bonds — until October 17.
What the fall equinox 2024 means for you, based on your sign
Here, how the 2024 fall equinox will affect you based on your sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator .)
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The fall equinox highlights dynamics within your one-on-one bonds, given that Libra season activates your partnership zone. You could have a lightbulb moment related to moving the ball forward on a goal you share with a loved one, friend or significant other. You’ll also do well to lean into feeling more empowered when it comes to taking the reins on your professional aspirations and perhaps even switching up how you’re pursuing them on a daily basis, thanks to the sun in your daily routine sector harmonizing with powerful Pluto in your career zone.
The beginning of fall is generally a period of time in which you feel more at ease, given that it’s hosted by a sign that’s ruled by beauty-loving Venus — just like you. It also lights up your wellness and daily routine sector, so you enjoy a surge of confidence you can apply toward activities and habits that strengthen your physical, emotional and mental well-being. And just ahead of the seasonal switch, the sun in your romance zone harmonizes with powerful Pluto in your adventure sector, encouraging you to feel empowered to pursue your heart’s desires more now.
You could feel like you’re walking on air and reveling in one of the most magical, pleasurable times of year, given that fall’s kickoff coincides with the sun’s entrance into your romance and self-expression zone. From playful activities you adored as a kid to spontaneous get-togethers with your closest friends or magical date nights with your significant other, the sky’s the limit for having fun right now. Even everyday to-dos could get a boost from relationship-oriented Venus moving into your daily routine and wellness zone on the day of the equinox.
Family fun and fall go hand-in-hand for just about everyone, but this is especially the case for you, because on the day of the fall equinox, the sun moves into your home zone, helping you to be even more self-assured and focused on tending to your domestic world and inner life. The October 2 solar eclipse and new moon in the same zone happens just a week and a half later, so you’ll likely be contemplating or navigating major shifts and emotional changes related to your family life. Your intuition is an even more powerful tool than usual now.
The fall equinox marks the start of a very social, buzzy season for you, as it correlates to your ruler, the sun, moving into your communication zone. If you’ve been craving more short-distance travel, learning experiences or mentally stimulating conversations with friends or colleagues, you’re sure to get your wish. And just ahead of the beginning of autumn, the confident sun in your money zone will harmonize with powerful Pluto in your daily routine zone, nudging you to take charge of your everyday hustle in a transformative way that could also reflect in your bottom line.
As the sun moves out of your sign and into Libra with the fall equinox, your attention turns to your moneymaking game plans and self-worth, because the sun will be in your money zone. You’ll likely feel more at ease and fired up to hit the gas on new ways of saving, investing or generating new income. But ahead of this shift, the sun in your sign and self-image zone forms a powerful trine to transformative Pluto in your romance and self-expression sector, encouraging you to speak — and act — from the heart. Harness this energy toward nurturing your income-boosting strategy, and you’ll be unstoppable.
The fall equinox aligns with your season, when the sun shifts into your sign and self-image zone, so you could feel as though your vitality and confidence are getting a significant boost now. You’ll also be more motivated and self-assured when it comes to pursuing game plans for passion projects and making your mark out in the world. It also bears noting that the fall equinox occurs just ahead of the October 2 solar eclipse in your sign, which is bound to deliver thrilling, eye-opening change, so you’ll do well to steel yourself for a new era.
On the day of the fall equinox, you could be feeling even more in tune with your intuition and inner voice than usual, because the sun is moving into your spirituality zone, inspiring you to slow down, be more mindful and prioritize practices that bolster your emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. But ahead of this exciting shift, the sun in your friendships zone will harmonize with your co-ruler, regenerative Pluto in your communication zone, so if there’s a collaborative or networking effort you’ve been wanting to push forward on, you now have the wind in your sails! Venus’ move into your sign also fuels your ability to magnetize your desires.
The fall equinox marks the beginning of a more social season for you, because the sun moves through your networking and friendships zone now. You’ll feel more confident about joining groups, working within your community to bring about the change you’re craving and spending more time with colleagues and other platonic connections. These activities could also bring you closer to manifesting a long-term wish, given the solar eclipse and new moon there on October 2. This moment could be preparing you for a roller coaster ride that catapults you into a thrilling new chapter.
As industrious as you are, you’ll adore the nose-to-the-grindstone and professional path-spotlighting vibes that come with the fall equinox, which aligns with the sun’s shift into your career zone. If you’ve been wanting to throw your hat in the ring to take on a leadership position or to sit down with higher-ups and talk through your big picture vision, this season — not to mention the October 2 solar eclipse in the same sector — was made for those goals. You can also capitalize on support from friends and colleagues as social Venus moves into your networking zone.
On the day of the fall equinox, you’ll jumpstart a new season full of eye-opening, horizon-broadening opportunities, thanks to the sun moving into your adventure and higher learning zone. You’ll crave — and find it easier to take advantage of — knowledge-gathering experiences, whether that’s travel or working with a teacher or mentor to hone a particular skill set. Breaking free of your comfort zone is a must for personal growth. And with Venus in your career zone, what you learn could also ultimately amplify your status.
The fall equinox can make your sex and emotional life even more of a focus than usual, because the sun begins its trip through your intimacy sector now. Voicing your desires comes more naturally, thanks to a surge of confidence around this part of your life, and chances are you aren’t going to settle for superficial, surface-level conversations and interactions, either, which can only serve to deepen your most important bonds. You can also look forward to relationship-oriented Venus’ time in your adventure sector, upping your restlessness but also your ability to break free of the mundane with a significant other or loved one.
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