The second half of September recharges you even more. On September 14th, your ruler Pluto goes direct (forward) after a five-month retrograde slowdown. Since April, you’ve been brooding, short-tempered, and combative at times. Now, all your pent-up intensity finds its proper outlets. Writing, new social activities, and meditation can all help. The Aries full moon on September 23rd inspires you to try exercise and volunteer work as channels for your energy. With sexy duo Mars and Venus both in Scorpio, romance makes a comeback, too. You can choose between new suitors and old flames—and the lineup looks enticing!

LOVE & ROMANCE:
Activity picks up in your love life this month. On September 9th, romantic Venus enters Scorpio, followed by the arrival of Mars on the 14th. Adopt an adventurous attitude for fall—and herald it with a new bold new hairstyle or color. Creating an alter ego inspires you to take risks, so play around with wigs, new makeup colors, and even costumes. If you’re single, post new headshots to your online dating profile—and while you’re at it, ask friends for honest feedback on your essay portion. It’s all in how you present yourself that attracts a compatible match. Too much Scorpio mystique could leave you overlooked.

Your ruler Pluto moves into direct (forward) motion in your communication sector, ending a five-month spell of indirect or passive-aggressive vibes. Simmering intensity bubbles to the surface. Go ahead: ask the tough questions. Even if you don’t like what you hear upfront, at least it will be out in the open. Conversations have a way of morphing once they’re aired, so try not to have knee-jerk reactions. Try the “mirroring” technique: give each other equal amounts of uninterrupted talk time, then reflect back what you heard until the speaker feels validated and understood.

Are you carrying a torch for an old flame? On September 9th, expansive Jupiter backs into Pisces, your love sector, for the rest of 2010. Feelings between you and an ex could grow stronger. Jupiter joins radical Uranus for the rest of 2010, sparking a romantic revolution. On September 18th, these planets form an exact conjunction, which brings a powerful turning point in your love life. Unresolved hopes and frustrations may come up. You won’t be able to ignore the truth of what’s in front of you, nor deny the vision you have for your ideal relationship. Why settle? If the relationship is worth fighting for, you may need to take a few more risks instead of demanding things on your terms. An open mind equals an open heart. Travel, study or teaming up on a world-changing cause brings you closer. Fun and laughter reignite sparks, so keep your sense of humor! A pregnancy is also possible between now and the end of 2010.

MONEY & CAREER:
Call up those old friends and colleagues, Scorpio. Your best contacts are already part of your inner circle. With Mercury retrograde in your group sector until the 14th, let your references do the talking. Post their testimonials to your LinkedIn profile, or ask friends for promising job and client leads. Speak up in meetings and volunteer to head up a team project. People don’t always realize how powerful you are until they see you in action. Give them a damn good show of what they’ve been missing!

Your creativity soars after the 9th, when Jupiter slips back into Pisces, your artistic fifth house. With tech-savvy Uranus linking arms with Jupiter, you could take your bold ideas to a digital format: a blog, a video series, or a community art installation with an online component. All the better if you raise proceeds or awareness for an important cause.

The second half of September really gets you fired up. Motivated Mars begins a six-week tour of Scorpio on September 14th, joined by magnetic Venus. Your “getting to yes” formula: charm, then disarm. The more passionate you are about a project or idea, the more irresistible you’ll be. If you’re working on a solo venture, this is your time to stand out from the crowd. Control issues could flare up near the September 23rd Aries full moon, especially if you receive critical feedback. Instead of reacting defensively, take a day or two to think it over. Although some of what you heard may not resonate, there could be a grain of helpful truth in there. Take the best and leave the rest.

HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:
You’ve got energy to spare, but you also need to pace yourself. Energizer Mars is in your sign after the 14th, and you could easily throw too many irons in the fire. Over the next two years, you must recharge and clear your energy after intense interactions. Structured Saturn is in your spiritual twelfth house, a period of disciplined healing and tuning in to your inner voice. The September 23rd Aries full moon illuminates your health and fitness sector. It also forms a tense angle to your ruler Pluto, which is in your communication sector. Pay special attention to the mind-body connection now. You could be sick or drained from negative thoughts, or from overextending yourself.

As the saying goes, you’re only as sick as your secrets. What are you holding back or hiding? It could be as simple as not voicing a thought that your mind is screaming. On the 22nd, the Sun moves into Libra, your restful twelfth house. Adopt a slower pace now. You may be mourning a loss or letting go of something that you invested hope and energy into. Be careful not to lapse into denial and escapist patterns, especially with substances. Next up: your Scorpio Weekly Horoscope >