A magical month: Your numerology cycles for September 16–30

“Equal dark, equal light
Flow in Circle, deep insight.
Blessed be, Blessed be
The transformation of energy!
So it flows, out it goes
Three-fold back it shall be
Blessed be, Blessed be
The transformation of energy!”
—Night An’Fey

September is a magical month, not only because of the intensity of the cycles, but also because it is the time of the autumn equinox, harvest moon, back to school and so much more than just the changing of the season. It also begins to approach the threshold of the next cycle year. Although that new energy is not officially in place until the beginning of January, some sensitive people are already feeling the vibration of the next cycle approaching on little, soft feet.

To find out what the rest of September has in store for you, calculate your key number. Your key number is the key to finding where you are in your cycle. Take the month and day of your birth, add them together and reduced to one digit, and then you have the key to your cycles for the rest of your life. For example, if your birthday is October 14, your key number is determined as follows: 10 + 14 = 24. Then 2 + 4 = 6, and you have your key number (6).

Key number 1
As you did in the first two weeks of September, continue to focus on family, home and responsibility. A word of caution, though: it is important to take care of yourself while you are taking care of others. In other words, keep your boundaries intact. Remember that doormats are walked upon regularly, and people will only treat you as badly as you let them. So stand up for yourself, nurture those around you and let your inner mother energy have full expression, but do not smother with love. It’s a fine line to walk under this cycle energy. You must make yourself available for the needs of others, but you also need to take care of your own needs and keep your dignity. If you don’t own a cookbook, this is a time to buy one. If you have lots, indulge in one more.

Key number 2
Fly as low under the radar as possible for the rest of the month. Spending time with yourself is a very useful practice under this energy. Think seriously about what it is you want to create in your life in the next year. Make a bucket list. It’s a wonderful idea to travel now, especially if you are courageous enough to do it alone. Don’t rush around madly, even if it is September. Take your time and think things through. Continue to explain yourself clearly and concisely. The imps of misunderstanding will be lurking, waiting for a chance to express themselves in speech and in email. Plan as much time as possible for reflection on the direction of your life. Walking in the light of spirituality is still recommend, whatever that looks like for you. Trust your intuition or Spidey sense when making decisions about people and your future.

Key number 3
This month will continue to be one of the most powerful you have experienced for a very long time. You are in the midst of harvest time. Not just because it is autumn, but because, at this time in your life, you are actually seeing the results of what you have been creating in your mind for the last nine years. Heavy? Yes. But actually true. We are always creating our own reality by what we think, and by our attitudes towards our lives and what we are capable of. No matter where you stand in your life right now, to some degree, this is your creation. Yes, I do believe in karma. But karma is malleable. So grab your karma, shake it like a wrinkled old sweater, put it out to air, and when it’s nice and fresh, put it back on again and go for a nice long walk.

Key number 4
This continues to be an extremely emotional cycle month. Do not stretch yourself in too many directions, but stay focused on sorting through what works for you in your emotional life and also in the practical, material world. This is a time to look at any dead horses that you are still beating. If you have been trying to make something happen for a long time and have not succeeded, this is the time to consider a totally new approach or to bring this project to completion. This is a fiery, emotional energy. In this kind of energy, you are likely to express thoughts and feelings that are close to the surface of your emotional life. It may be a good idea to think about a filter in parts of your life that you don’t want to complete now. Sudden or unexpected endings and completions often pop up in this intense cycle energy. Be prepared. At the same time, your charisma is at an all-time high. You may find that you are extremely popular in your social circle. Remember to take care of yourself physically. Too much socializing can be exhausting. Make a little space for the spiritual life and for listening to your intuition.

Key number 5
For the rest of September, you will continue to experience the most intense new-beginning energy that has been available to you in nine years. Although new beginnings are sometimes confusing, it is absolutely essential to your success that you remain hopeful and excited about new possibilities. Speak your mind, ask the universe for what you require and keep faith that you are creating a reality that works for you. Continue to push new ideas and plant seeds for the future. In some areas of your emotional life, it is important to start over, develop a new kind of dialogue, be humble and be patient with those around you. Take stock of your emotional life. A clear, unemotional re-evaluation of how you are showing up to those around you is a good use of your time. It will pay dividends in the future. Remember to plant positive seeds of communication with those around you.

Key number 6
The rest of September will continue to be an extremely sensitive time. Diplomacy is essential in all your communication. No matter how strongly you feel about injustice or upset in your personal life, if you are going to talk about it, and it is not suggested that you do so now, be sure that you say it with tact. This is a month in which you will catch more flies with agave nectar than with vinegar. At the same time, you will continue to be a desirable companion in social life. Holding a listening ear for what other people have it to say, complain about or vent about will make you popular, and appear wise. Being so nice can cause you to feel resentful, so you may want to soothe yourself with a little bit of retail therapy, which is highly recommended under this cycle energy. Your good taste and ability to pull things together harmoniously will cause you to be a happy and successful shopper

Key number 7
Continue to make time to enjoy yourself. Expression is the key to making the most of this cycle energy. Be a social butterfly. Create, communicate, and solve problems with style and grace. Make problem-solving look interesting and easy. Your goal is to inspire others to take life lightly. Your mind should be clearer than it has been for a long time, and your creative idea-producing and problem-solving abilities are more available now than they have been for a long time. If you are able to corral the wild energy that is available this month and focus it, you will build a strong foundation for success in career or home life. The quality of this energy is more lighthearted and fun-loving than you have experienced for a long time. Bring a light touch to your communication with those around you. Express your sense of humor, and, if possible, entertain friends and loved ones. This is a great energy to party and enjoy the last vestiges of an-all-too-brief Vancouver summer.

Key number 8
You will continue to be tested through the end of the month. Stay calm so that you can meet challenges with common sense and practical solutions. Continue to pay attention to details. If you are not a bit anal under this cycle energy, you will miss something important, and this will cause you a great deal of grief. You will remain quite sensitive to what other people have to say about you and your performance. Remember that you are in a test cycle month and year, and it is wiser to avoid confrontation whenever you can. It’s unlikely that you will win an argument, especially in close emotional relationships. Keep your ammunition for next month, when you’re much more likely to be verbally adept. Fulfill all your obligations in a timely fashion. Try as hard as you can to be patient with yourself and with other people. System and order will save your skin.

Key number 9
In this cycle energy, you should wake up with a lively and adventurous attitude. Work on your communication skills and practise risk-taking by talking to strangers. If at all possible, avoid routine, and try out new ways of being yourself. Under this cycle energy, you should feel playful, and willing to approach problem-solving in creative and unconventional ways. Try to avoid rushing. You will have a tendency to be accident-prone, so work at staying as focused as possible, especially when driving or skateboarding. This is the perfect time for taking time off if vacation is possible, or hiring a babysitter if you have responsibilities that cannot be easily left unattended. Whatever you do, think outside the box. If this is a time when you cannot avoid responsibilities, do your best to approach them with original ideas and a light heart. Under this cycle energy, you are free, if only in your imagination.