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OCTOBER 2026
Venus turns retrograde on October 3. Mercury turns retrograde on October 25. Venus will be in retrograde motion until November 13. She moves from 8 degrees of Scorpio to 22 degrees of Libra. It’s a time to assess what you truly feel is valuable. It is not a time to make major financial purchases or investments. You think about past relationships and see how you can improve current ones. It’s a great time to connect with old friends.
Mercury travels backwards from 20 to 5 degrees of Scorpio. His retrograde period ends November 13, the same day as Venus goes direct.
October 1 – Moon in Gemini. Let your mind fly free in the ether where thoughts live. Gather them up and put them into a form. Write, text, speak, record, or make a video. You’ll find the right words to say anything to anyone. Work on lectures, speeches, and talks while you have a broad range of ideas to choose from. Walk around the neighborhood and chat with the people you see.
October 2 – Moon in Gemini/ Cancer. Your inner censor shows up to reread and edit what you produced yesterday. There may be tension between that part of you that feels exposed communicating far-out thoughts. Your feelings override your mind as the day goes on and you feel inspired in another way. Quiet down to meditate.
October 3 – Moon in Cancer. Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio, and you will spend the next five weeks reexamining what you love, who you love, and what makes you happy. Mars and Pluto stare at each other, trying not to explode into a major disagreement. Avoid power struggles, stay away from people who have to be right, and be ready to defend what you hold dear.
October 4 – Moon in Cancer. It’s a heavy day as the Sun and Saturn have their annual standoff. You’ll find yourself opposing anyone who wants you to do it their way. Saturn asks you to be true to yourself, but also to be honest and correct any mistakes you’ve made. Cook comfort foods for the family since it’s a day that encourages emotional eating.
October 5 – Moon in Leo. Show the world how creative you are. It’s a day to stand up and stand out as a unique individual. Ignore the inner voices that bother you about what people will think or say. Go back to an unfinished project with new enthusiasm. You’ll see if you should keep working on it or toss it. Have fun with the children in your life and take them for a special treat.
October 6 – Moon in Leo. Mercury meets Venus and asks her to tell him secrets. It’s the perfect day to work on your memoir. You can express your hurts and wounds in a way that’s not whiny. Give yourself a personal day, if you can, so you can enjoy doing whatever you want without feeling you have to accomplish anything.
October 7 – Moon in Virgo. As you go through the day, you’ll find pleasure in bringing your work to a new level. Let your inner eccentric side take over by adding new provocative touches. It’s time to be original as you follow the usual routine. Clear out and clean up any messes you’ve gotten so used to seeing that you don’t notice them. Pay more attention to your diet and vow to stop eating what you know you shouldn’t eat.
October 8 – Moon in Virgo. Try to get the week’s work finished today, even if you have to stay late. You won’t want to do the job tomorrow, and you will do it better today. When you get bored, organize your files, clean up your desktop, delete old contacts. Make a list of healthy recipes to cook for dinner. Make appointments for health care for you and your pet.
October 9 – Moon in Libra. Your focus disappears as you are distracted by many of the interesting ideas and comments you read and hear. Invite people to have meals with you so you can share your thoughts. Shop for art and jewelry in second-hand stores. Don’t push yourself; the old Moon saps vitality. Do a new Moon ritual with your partner or best friend.
October 10 – Moon in Libra. Today’s new Moon enhances your senses and gives you new perceptions to use in negotiation and peacemaking. Find balance in all you do. Walk the middle path. Use any tension that arises between you and a loved one in a creative manner. Choose the peaceful option. It’s a day to make love, not war.
October 11 – Moon in Scorpio. It’s a good day to stay home by yourself to get immersed in a personal project. Let the day flow by as you follow your own rhythms. Look up the answers to all the questions that puzzled you this week. Say no to requests to join in activities if you don’t want to do them. Write your private feelings in your journal.
October 12 – Moon in Scorpio. Stay aware to the fact that Venus is retrograde. Think back to eight years ago when Venus was retrograde in the same place in your chart to find a thread from then to now. Spend time doing introspection to see your hidden talents and desires. Have a deep and meaningful conversation with a person who evokes strong feelings.
October 13 – Moon in Scorpio. The Moon is void-of-course during the day. It’s not the time to start anything, buy anything, or make a major decision. It is a day to take good care of yourself. Put your hands in the earth to plant daffodils and tulips. Take a long walk by water. Listen to the old favorite songs that you heard in happy times.
October 14 – Moon in Sagittarius. Your energy comes rushing back, and you need to get out and about. Choose to do what stimulates you. Opt for new choices that lead you to learn something. Make plans for an adventure trip where you hike, bike, or study in a foreign country. Buy the tickets today. Send in an application to take an advanced course in something you love.
October 15 – Moon in Sagittarius. Pluto turns direct tonight. He is standing still and emitting great power. This is rebirth energy. The Sun and Moon dance with Jupiter, making this a happy, lucky day. It is a day to make a BIG move. Take a risk and invest in your future. Show the Universe that you are willing to be bold and courageous and ready to grow.
October 16 – Moon in Capricorn. Mercury turns retrograde a week from tomorrow. Think of what you need to do before this happens and make a schedule of what to do when. Put mailing packages, sending emails, ordering equipment, and getting reservations for car repair on your priority list. Get into the habit of backing up your computer every day.
October 17 – Moon in Capricorn. It’s the kind of day when what you must do takes precedence over what you want to do. Stock up on supplies at the big stores. If you will be doing any DIY home repair in the next month, buy the materials now. Get jars and bags to preserve and store food over the winter. Pay your bills. Relax with some old classic black and white movies.
October 18 – Moon in Capricorn. Visit friends and family who are shut away in nursing homes or hospitals. Bring flowers, books, and candy to brighten the day. Give a critical eye to your surroundings and see what needs to be replaced. Look up what is available for career advancement. Take the next step, even if it’s only in your mind.
October 19 – Moon in Aquarius. You start to feel tremors of instability as plans go awry. Mercury’s vacation is still five days away, but it’s still hard to keep going in a linear fashion. Hold impromptu meetings to blend your thoughts with others and come up with new solutions. The more you think outside the box and color outside the lines, the happier you will be.
October 20 – Moon in Aquarius. Enjoy the airiness, the sense of style, the easy relating skills that come with Libra. This is the last day when you can communicate what you think without any emotional backlash or misunderstandings. Speak your truth and don’t worry about what others think. As you think, you create. Gather with your friends to enjoy the communal spirit.
October 21 – Moon in Pisces. Start the day with a meditation on your next creative project. If you begin it today, you can work while Mercury is retrograde. Your intuition tells you which inner longing wants to burst forth into form. Buy a crystal to help this process. It’s a good day for therapy of all kinds. Chiron helps you unlock the key to healing your wounds.
October 22 – Moon in Pisces. This is the last day of Libra. Use it to have a serious talk with your partner about the balance of jobs and power in the relationship. You can talk about what you are feeling without encountering emotional defenses. Volunteer your services where they are needed, at the food bank, clothes distribution, or animal shelter.
October 23 – Moon in Pisces/Aries. The Sun enters Scorpio at 5:38 am EDT. He encounters Venus, who is walking backwards, which brings up old memories. Mercury is standing still, packing the last few items he needs before leaving on vacation to join Venus in Scorpio land. Expect that secrets from the past will arise and demand attention.
October 24 – Moon in Aries. Mercury turns retrograde at 3:13 am EDT. You need to burn off pent-up energy. Think of a hamster running in its wheel where there’s no goal, just jogging. Go back to an exercise routine that you stopped so you can see how it feels. Challenge a sports buddy to some friendly competition. Recreate a memorable date night with your loved one.
October 25 – Moon in Aries. Venus kisses Mercury goodbye as she backs up into Libra for the second part of her retrograde journey. She asks you to show honesty and integrity when you are relating to the important people in your life. Go out tonight and take a walk under the full Moon. Make a vow to get your body in great shape. Appreciate the stillness of the world at night.
October 26 – Moon in Taurus. You feel the pressure of how the change in communal values goes against your personal beliefs. People are edgy and stubborn and not open to negotiation. Stand firm and move slowly to avoid making waves. It’s a volatile day when you want to be like the samurai who crosses the street to avoid confrontation.
October 27 – Moon in Taurus. Reassess your bank account and financial status. Pay off outstanding debts. Revise your budget to accommodate today’s prices. Review your subscriptions to see where you can save money. Visit thrift stores and buy-nothing online sites to replace items that are shabby. Treat yourself to a meal that isn’t in your diet plan, including a gooey dessert.
October 28 – Moon in Gemini. Your mind and fingers are moving fast, so be sure to reread and double-check every text and email you send. You don’t want to say or write something that you have to correct later on. It’s a great time to clean out your inbox and answer emails that have slipped down the list. Back up your devices again.
October 29 – Moon in Gemini. Revise your written work. Put down a first draft using all the exciting ideas in your head, knowing you will have to do a lot of editing later on. Run the errands that can be done in your neighborhood. You need to be on the go. Check in with siblings to catch up on their news and talk about a family reunion.
October 30 – Moon in Cancer. Your antennae extend further out than usual so pay attention to what you feel. Your gut takes precedence over your linear mind. People are sensitive, so a light-hearted joke may hit home and upset someone. Find ways to soothe yourself, including turning off your phone. Take a break from looking at screens.
October 31 – Moon in Cancer. Think back to the Halloween parties of your childhood and see if you can recreate one for your friends. Go trick-or-treating with some children so you can get a peek into other people’s homes. Imagine that you live there. Today is the cleaning and cooking day of the weekend. Do the chores while you feel happy being home. Don’t eat too much candy!