anyone else bracing for the September effect?

this is only my second year trying to trade seriously and man.. i feel the september effect in my bones lol. market feels like it’s walking through wet cement. i’ve mostly stayed cash this week, just playing small scalp setups inside the opening range and avoiding breakouts (they keep failing on me). with tariffs, inflation worries, and slowing growth hanging over 2025, this month could get especially choppy. are you hedging with puts or cash, or just leaning in to trade the swings?