September Energy Update: Pruning, Patience, and the Reiki Path to Growth

Celine Veloso
Aug 31
3 min read

Astrological insights sourced from astro.com, lovingly interpreted through the lens of Reiki with Celine.

September is a month that invites us to pause, release, and realign. Like trees letting go of their leaves in autumn, we too are being guided to shed what no longer nourishes us. Rather than loss, it’s about making space for something truer, lighter, and more aligned to come through.

Here’s how the energy flows week by week:

Week 1 (Sept 1–7): Slow Down & Reassess

This week, Saturn moves into Pisces, asking us to re-examine our path. The Full Moon with a lunar eclipse on the 7th may stir emotions or doubts. It’s easy to feel restless and want answers immediately, but the medicine is in patience.

✨ You're invited to: Breathe deeply, journal, or simply place your hands on your heart. Ask yourself: What am I truly ready to release?

Week 2 (Sept 8–14): Create Order & Clarity

The Sun and Mercury meet in Virgo, bringing a supportive energy for getting organized—mentally, physically, spiritually. This is the perfect time to tidy your space and clear old tasks.

✨ You're invited to: Clean one small area of your home, desk, or schedule. Notice how clearing your environment shifts your energy.

Week 3 (Sept 15–21): Relationships & Reset

Venus, Mars, and Chiron highlight healing in relationships. On the 21st, the New Moon and solar eclipse bring a powerful reset. Some dynamics may feel like they are ending, but endings create space for beginnings.

✨ You're invited to: Have a gentle, honest conversation you’ve been avoiding. Then, set a clear intention under the New Moon for what you’re ready to invite in.

Week 4 (Sept 22–30): Balance & Renewal

The Equinox on the 23rd reminds us of balance—light and dark, holding on and letting go. Mars enters Scorpio, bringing intensity, while the Sun highlights transformation. You may notice shifts in habits, health, or systems.

✨ You're invited to: Ground your energy with nourishing food, movement, and rest. Ask yourself: Where am I investing energy that no longer returns nourishment?

🌸 The Essence of September

This month is about pruning. By letting go with love, we make space for what truly aligns with our soul. Trust that the emptiness is not loss, but fertile soil for new beginnings.

Practical Lessons from the Reiki Principles

The Reiki principles offer timeless wisdom that beautifully aligns with September’s flow:

Just for today, do not worry. Let go of overthinking and trust the process, especially when uncertainty arises this month.
Just for today, do not anger. Emotions may surface strongly during the eclipses—pause, breathe, and respond with compassion.
Just for today, be grateful. Gratitude shifts your focus from what is leaving to what is arriving.
Just for today, do your work honestly. Organize your tasks, set clear intentions, and show up with integrity.
Just for today, be kind to every living thing. Relationships may go through healing shifts—practice kindness as you navigate them.

These principles are gentle anchors, reminding us that letting go is not an ending, but an act of trust, gratitude, and kindness, making way for new growth. 🌿

If you're feeling called to boost your release with gentle care, I invite you to book a session with me 💛 Reiki with Celine