Mercury Retrograde Precautions & September Travel Horoscopes for All 12 Zodiac Signs (Part 2)

Text and photos byAilishi,Jelly Taliya

On September 6, Venus finally resumes direct motion in Leo, and on the 16th, Saturn leaves Scorpio and ends its retrograde period. During every planetary retrograde, our experiences are quite valuable. This time, as Venus goes direct, it will boost our confidence in our personal abilities. Our perspectives and logical thinking about things will also become clearer with Saturn's move into Sagittarius and its resumption of direct motion, helping us gradually become more certain about which people, matters, and things are truly worth our trust and effort. ButFrom September 18 to October 9, Mercury will be retrograde in Libra, bringing another wave of reflection and reorganization in interpersonal relationships..

Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, and Virgo friends, please see: "September 12 Zodiac Travel Horoscopes (Part 1)"

Libra: (09/24–10/23)
With Mercury retrograde in Libra during September, Libra friends may face many communication challenges—such as having to learn a new foreign language or needing to better understand others’ feelings before speaking. In the period before the Sun enters Libra,you may easily encounter small, trivial matters in daily life, but the smaller the matter, the more carefully you need to confirm it; otherwise, it could easily go wrong at a critical moment.
Recommended travel companions: family, partner, close friends
Recommended travel direction: southwest and west
Recommended travel destinations:Kaohsiung’s land-and-water sightseeing bus is super popular—mainland tourists are coming to “pay homage” too

▲Land-and-water sightseeing bus (Photo / Provided by Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau)

Scorpio: (10/24–11/22)
Congratulations to Scorpios as both Jupiter and Saturn resume direct motion. Saturn has finally left your natal house, and the long period of entanglement over the past few years has finally come to an end. Scorpio friends who made decisions during Saturn’s testing period have likely accumulated plenty of ideas and energy. As Saturn moves into Sagittarius, it also brings many new directions and helpful people for your career and life. Butdon’t rush things. Taking steady steps will help you carve out a stage that is uniquely yours.
Recommended travel companions: yourself, business partners
Recommended travel direction: southwest
Recommended travel destinations:You can enjoy Michelin-level cuisine in Kaohsiung—“Celebrity Cuisine” is even cheaper than in Hong Kong

▲Celebrity Cuisine in Kaohsiung (Photo / Taken by reporter You…ru)

Sagittarius: (11/23–12/21)
As Saturn enters Sagittarius, it will bring many challenges. In your career, you may face major personnel reshuffles. The familiar fields you’ve known before can no longer be handled using old habits—the time has come to learn how to face career challenges with “new thinking and methods.” This month,Be cautious when communicating with others and signing contracts.Take a bit more time to look things over and think them through before making decisions — it will be helpful for you.
Recommended travel companions: Family, romantic partner
Recommended travel direction: West
Recommended travel destinations:36 handpicked restaurants featured in “Discover 36 Hidden Corners of Kaohsiung”! Claim 1,000 free copies now

▲ Dor, 留 Handmade Italian Pasta (Arena branch). (Photo / Kaohsiung Food Map)

Capricorn: (Dec 22 – Jan 20)
Capricorn friends, this month you’ll be full of drive and ideas in your career. The exploration you’ve done over the past two months has already yielded some insights. With Venus going direct and Mars entering Leo together, you’re all set to shine. Your travel and business trip luck this month is also higher than other signs. But if you’re setting off during Mercury retrograde, dodouble-check your communication devicesto avoid ending up in a situation where you’re far from home, struggling to communicate and with no one to turn to.
Recommended travel companions: Yourself, business partners, colleagues you get along well with
Recommended travel direction: North-northwest
Recommended travel destinations:A beacon in the darkness: The new look of Taiwan’s northernmost high bridge, the “Chung Cheng Bridge”

▲ Chung Cheng Bridge in Hsinchu County. (Photo / Screenshot from Hsinchuing fan page)

Aquarius: (Jan 21 – Feb 18)
After Jupiter and Saturn go direct, Aquarius friends may find that many situations at work requiring your attention begin to surface. Before Mercury retrograde kicks in on the 18th,try to be nicer to your partnerbecause Mercury retrograde might bring about differences in how you view life and the future. It could also make you dwell on past conflicts, leading you tomake impulsive decisions or say hurtful things without meaning to.So, Aquarius friends, it’s advised that youwatch what you say and act carefullyduring this period.
Recommended travel companions: Romantic partner, close friend, someone you have chemistry with
Recommended travel direction: Northwest
Recommended travel destinations:Soup broth flown in from Hokkaido: Enjoy the authentic taste of Mei Guang Xuan in Taoyuan too

▲ Mei Guang Xuan in Taoyuan. (Photo / Taken by Huang Shih-yuan)

Pisces: (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
This month, as Jupiter and Saturn resume their direct motion, along with the astrological aspect of the Sun, Jupiter, and Neptune in opposition on the 17th, it will bring opportunities for dreams to come true for Pisces friends. The hard work and efforts put into your career in the past are also reaching a time of gradual fruition this month. However, be mindful that during Mercury retrograde, it's easy toexperience a gap in expectations between yourself and your partner, and you might start judging whether you're incompatible just because of small differences in life values. Remember tobe more tolerant and understanding toward each other, so you don't make impulsive decisions that turn out wrong.
Recommended travel companions: family, yourself, close friends
Recommended travel direction: North
Recommended travel destination:A big white horseshoe crab painted on the wall — the only Minnan-style graffiti ancient house homestay in Kinmen

▲Island and Waves (Photo provided by Island and Waves)

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Aili Lion:
Originally a music composer and singer, but in her spare time, she loves eating, drinking, having fun, cooking, and researching all things mystical. She was once the tarot card reader moderator on the BBS Tarot board of Shih Hsin University's Cuigu Fengqing. She advocates an ice cream philosophy of life and is known as a wildly spirited woman.

Jelly 'Talia:
A creative, multi-interested, always up to no good healing-type child at heart, but with a deep love and years of dedicated study for astrology. Since 2003, she has gained fame under the name Jello (taliya0622), becoming a professional resident astrologer and tarot reader on the BBS Astrology board of Shih Hsin University's Cuigu Fengqing. Over the years, she has read countless star charts and helped many lost souls at life’s crossroads find direction and answers.