This week starts quietly and ends with a bang. By Friday, the Sun changes signs, and by Saturday, Mercury begins moving backward. Venus follows on Sunday, and a Full Moon with a power struggle attached shows up on Monday. Here is how to get through it all, from the easy first days to the intense finish.
A Gentle Start, Then a Spark
Monday gives you a helpful head start. The Moon in Aquarius forms a sextile with Saturn in Aries, which is a friendly, supportive angle. This is a good time to look at your long-term plans, whether that is a career goal, a savings habit, or a project you keep putting off. Make small tweaks, and try looking at the plan from a new angle.
Tuesday is where things get spicy. Venus in Scorpio squares Pluto in Aquarius, and a square is a tense angle that creates friction. Arguments can pop up fast, and it may feel like nobody wants to get along. Choose a healthy outlet for your frustration, like a workout or a long walk, and steer clear of people who love drama.
Your Intuition Wakes Up
Wednesday brings a softer mood. The Moon enters Pisces, and your intuition can run strong for the next few days. Pay attention to hunches, dreams, and messages that keep repeating, and write them down.
The Moon also trines Venus in Scorpio, which is a smooth, flowing angle. That makes it a great day to reconnect with someone from your past or find a fresh way to connect with someone you love. One simple text could bring a relationship back to life.
Thursday keeps the flow going. The Moon in Pisces trines Mercury in Scorpio, which helps you put your feelings into words. Try saying what you really mean in a new way, like a letter, a voice note, or a song. Seeing things differently will help, because the next few days ask a lot of you.
Scorpio Season Takes the Stage
On Friday, the Sun enters Scorpio, and Scorpio Season begins. Over the next month, expect energy that feels passionate, intense, and serious. Venus is already retrograde, and Mercury is about to join it, so this season shines a light on deeply held issues that need real change. That can be hard work, but it can be worth it.
The Moon also enters Aries on Friday, so focus on what you want for yourself. You might not get a chance to act right away, but you can be ready when one shows up. Then the Sun meets Venus in Scorpio, which pulls the retrograde issues into view. Now you can decide how to handle them, and if you do it well, this can lead to growth and new opportunities.
When Two Planets Turn Around
On Saturday, Mercury begins its retrograde in Scorpio. A retrograde is when a planet appears to move backward from our view on Earth. Mercury rules communication, so double-check your messages, back up your files, and expect a few delays. In Scorpio, this retrograde also pushes you to dig deep and face old issues you have been avoiding.
Try this reflection today: What old pattern keeps coming back into my life, and what is it trying to teach me?
Sunday adds a second twist. Venus, still retrograde, moves backward from Scorpio into Libra, a sign it naturally rules. That makes its effect stronger, and it can bring up problems in your relationships, old baggage, and hard truths about your commitments. Go easy on yourself and others, keep some balance, and try to avoid major decisions, especially with Mercury retrograde too.
The Moon enters Taurus on Sunday, which helps. Focus on stability and security, and take time to ground yourself and stay calm. You will need that steady feeling for what comes next.
The Full Moon Finale
Monday closes the week with a Full Moon in Taurus. This phase is usually a time to relax, indulge, and feel secure. But Venus rules Taurus, and Venus is retrograde, so this Full Moon works a lot like the Libra New Moon did, since Venus rules both signs. Use it to reconnect with the present moment, clear what blocks your stability, and look at the root causes of insecurity and self-doubt.
The Sun also squares Pluto in Aquarius that day, which stirs up a battle for power and control. Here is the catch: fighting to be in charge will not get you the win you are hoping for. Get to the heart of the matter instead.
Try this reflection today: What is really bothering me underneath the argument, and what would I need in order to feel secure without controlling the outcome?
Now that you know how the week unfolds, find out what it means for your sign. Read your sign’s free weekly horoscope for even more guidance from our expert astrologers!
Planetary Locations This Week
- The Sun:Libra (September 23 – October 22, 2026) Scorpio (October 23 – November 22, 2026)
- Mercury:Sagittarius (October 13,- January 5, 2027)
- Venus: Scorpio (September 10 – October 25, 2026) Libra (October 25 – November 13,2026)
- Mars:Leo (September 27 – November 4, 2026)
- Jupiter: Leo (June 30, 2026 – July 26, 2027)
- Saturn: Aries (February 13, 2026 – April 12, 2028)
- Uranus: Gemini (April 25, 2026 – May 2033)
- Neptune: Aries (January 26, 2025 – March 2039)
- Pluto: Aquarius (November 19, 2024 – March 8, 2043)
Daily Astrology Snapshots
Monday, October 19th
Sun
Libra
Moon
Aquarius
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Aquarius sextile Saturn in Aries
Work on long-term plans, and make tweaks to improve them. Try looking at them in a different way.
Tuesday, October 20th
Sun
Libra
Moon
Aquarius
Astrological Aspect
Venus in Scorpio square Pluto in Aquarius
Fighting energy can be strong, and it might seem like no one wants to get along. Try to channel frustrations in healthy ways, and avoid the overly dramatic people.
Wednesday, October 21st
Sun
Libra
Moon
Moon Enters Pisces
Your intuition can be strong over the next few days, so try to give it a listen. Keep track of the messages you get.
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Pisces trine Venus in Scorpio
Connect with someone from the past, or find a new way to connect with an existing loved one. This can bring life to your relationship.
Thursday, October 22nd
Sun
Libra
Moon
Pisces
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Pisces trine Mercury in Scorpio
Find different ways to express yourself, and you can be more open. Work on seeing things in new ways.
Friday, October 23rd
Sun
Sun Enters Scorpio
With the Sun moving to Scorpio, this kicks off Scorpio Season, and over the next month, energy can be passionate, intense, and serious. With Venus (and soon Mercury) retrograde, this is no surprise, and this Scorpio Season highlights deeply-held issues that require a transformation. That can be hard work, but it can be worth it.
Moon
Moon Enters Aries
Focus on what you want for yourself over the next few days. You might not get the chance to do anything right now, but can be ready when the chance presents itself later.
Astrological Aspect
Sun in Scorpio conjunct Venus in Scorpio
Issues that have been popping up thanks to the retrograde can get more attention now, and you can make decisions about how to deal with them. If you do it right, this can be a positive period that leads to growth and opportunities.
Saturday, October 24th
Sun
Scorpio
Moon
Aries
Astrological Aspect
Mercury Retrograde Begins in Scorpio
Mercury now starts moving backward in Scorpio, and this can make it more important for you to work on positive transformations, to dig deeply into yourself and your life, and to face demons from the past. This can be challenging, but ultimately freeing, empowering, and rewarding.
Sunday, October 25th
Sun
Scorpio
Moon
Moon Enters Taurus
Focus on stability and security over the next few days. It can be important for you to center yourself, ground yourself, and be calm.
Astrological Aspect
Venus Retrograde Enters Libra
Venus goes backward from Scorpio to Libra, and Libra is one of the signs Venus naturally rules, so this amplifies the impact. It can bring out the issues in your relationships and partnerships, baggage and karma, and you may have to face truths about your connections and commitments. Go easy on yourself and others, maintain some balance and peace, and try to avoid major decisions, especially since Mercury is now retrograde as well.
Monday, October 26th
Sun
Scorpio
Moon
Taurus Full Moon
The Taurus Full Moon is usually a time to relax, indulge, and be stable, but the ruler of Taurus is retrograde (Venus), so this is much like the Libra New Moon (since Venus rules both signs). This Taurus Full Moon can be a great time to reconnect with the present moment, to remove blocks to stability and security, and to focus on the root causes of insecurity and self-doubt.
Astrological Aspect
Sun in Scorpio square Pluto in Aquarius
Fighting for power and control doesn’t give you the outcome you desire, nor the “win” you might be looking for. Try to get to the heart of the matter, or ask yourself what is really bothering you.
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