Your outgoing personality may be just a little less sparkly than usual for much of September. While an air of seriousness could feel heavy, it can also lead to a deeper understanding of what you really need in relationships.

Venus, the magnetic planet of love, dives into the dark waters of Scorpio and your secretive 12th House of Escapism on September 8. This might increase your need for privacy, seeking relationships in the shadows instead of flaunting them in the light of day. An affair or at least an attraction that you wouldn't want to become public is a possibility. Psychologically, you may spend too much time focusing on what you lack. Yes, it can be useful to reassess yourself periodically, but be constructive and find solutions instead of getting stuck on your faults. Love, you may discover, doesn't just come from people, as you may find fulfilling moments in nature or through spiritual practices now.

Aggressive Mars follows suit and enters Scorpio on September 14, which is another move away from the spotlight. You should be more at ease with one-to-one contacts in discreet locations. Even if you have nothing to hide, there's a sense of excitement that comes from feeling like you're breaking the rules. If you are in a relationship, though, a tendency for one of you to be distracted by another person is possible. Follow your instincts, but if you're in doubt about the appropriateness of this behavior, it's probably wise to stop it or tell your significant other what's on your mind.