Messages about relationships are decidedly mixed this month, which can spin you in circles between boundless desire and cool detachment. Perhaps a sense of separation from others can be accounted for by Mercury's retrograde cycle that ends on September 12. Your communicative ruling planet's backward period is one in which words come less quickly as you thoughtfully consider your ideas before speaking.

This reticence to open your mouth and let fly can make you much more interesting to your current partner or potential new ones. That's because alluring Venus enters mysterious Scorpio on September 8, making those who are difficult to read more attractive than ever. Saying less can make you more interesting than chatting aimlessly just to fill the air. This theme continues when passionate Mars enters Scorpio on September 14, making winners out of those who don't show their hands.

There's a significant shift, though, on September 22 when the Sun leaves dutiful Virgo and enters sociable Libra. This is doubly delicious for you because it occurs in your 5th House of Romance, Fun and Games. Your lively spirit expresses itself more easily and readily gains attention. Still, a dash of secrecy will make you more alluring than if you seem completely accessible. This isn't, though, about shutting people out; it's simply about being a better editor of the information you share. Besides, with the Sun in gracious and well-balanced Libra, you should be able to comfortably shift your approach depending upon who you are with. You can run the show with such a light hand that no one knows that you're leading.