Astrology Forecast for October 2026

• If you must sign any important documents, read the fine print

• If buying electronic devices or gadgets, save your warranty. Better yet, comparison-shop for big ticket items (electronics or vehicles) during Mercury Retrograde, and purchase after Mercury goes direct

• Save the launch of your e-business or signing major contracts until Mercury Rx is over

• And (borrowed from the art of feng shui), clean all windows and mirrors for clarity of thought and communication.

Now let's look at each week.

October 1-4:

The month is off to a challenging start.  Mercury, Mars and Pluto all butt heads in a T-square on October 2-3.  Venus turns retrograde on October 3. And the tough Sun-Saturn opposition arrives on October 4.  

To make the most of this energy:

• Don't pick any fights, unless you're absolutely sure you can win.
• Stay away from emotionally volatile people and dark places.

October 5-11: 

The week is bookeneded by two lovely events It starts with an Opportunity Period. 

If you're new to them, think of an Opportunity Period as electional astrology lite.  If you don't have the knowledge, time or energy to construct a full electional chart to find the best date and time to start something important, do it during an Opportunity Period.  It's not as precise as an electional chart, but it'll help. 

And it ends with the New Moon in Libra.  If you're looking to improve your love life, this New Moon is for you!    

To make the most of this week:

• On Monday, take advantage of an Opportunity Period, Oct. 5, 6:20 a.m. to Oct. 6, 3:22 a.m. PDT.  It's particularly good for throwing a party or reconnecting with your old friends. 
  
  
• If you have any bridges to mend in relationships, Monday and Tuesday are good days to do it! (Mercury conjunct Venus Rx).
  
  
• Thinking of starting a diet or a cleanse?  Do it on Wednesday or Thursday.   (Balsamic Moon in Virgo).
  
  
• Do some deep cleaning and/or decluttering Friday.  (Balsamic Moon).
  
  
• If you can't forget an old flame no matter how hard you've tried, ask the Universe to reconnect you with this person on the New Moon on Saturday! This New Moon is at 8:50 a.m. PDT, in Libra.  And just in case, make a back-up intention:  if reconnecting is not in your greatest good, ask for healing and closure.  Any time before 4:07 p.m. PDT will work - the Moon goes void of course at that time.

October 12-18: 

Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian readers 🍁🍂 This week, Pluto turns direct on October 15 and a brief but powerful Opportunity Period arrives. 

To make the most of this week:

• This entire week, pay attention to power dynamics in your life. Is there an area where you feel powerless, shrinking or deferring to others?  If yes, why - and what are you going to do about it?
  
  
• On Tuesday, the Moon spends most of the day void of course (Pacific to Eastern time).  Run errands and work on routine tasks.  Moon void of course is inauspicious for new beginnings. 
  
  
• On Wednesday and Thursday, take advantage of an Opportunity Period:  October 14, 4:45 p.m. to October 15 2:56 p.m. PDT.  It's very versatile and is good for both work and fun.  Think sending out resumes, throwing a party, or giving an important presentation at work.  But remember that Venus is now retrograde - this Opportunity Period may not be as good for romance or big financial decisions (Grand Trine in Fire; Sun sextile Jupiter). 
  
• Stay out of drama and power games on the weekend. (The energy of Venus square Pluto is coming in and will last until October 21). 

October 19-25:

This week, the troublesome Venus-Pluto square peaks again.  It's a big feature of this Venus Retrograde - Venus and Pluto lock horns three times. This is the second. 

The Sun enters Scorpio on October 22.  Happy Birthday to my Scorpio readers! ♏🎂

A helpful Full Moon in Taurus arrives on the weekend.  And Mercury turns retrograde, on October 24 😔

To make the most of this week:

• This entire week, be prepared for potential technology glitches, appointment snafus, and communication issues.  Mercury is moving very slowly in the skies, preparing to turn retrograde on Oct. 24.  Give yourself plenty of time to get to important appointments, and keep your cool.  
  
  
• On Monday, stay out of drama and power games in relationships (Venus square Pluto).
  
  
• On Tuesday, take advantage of the Opportunity Period:  October 20, 3:49 p.m. to October 21, 1:42 a.m. PDT.   Great for networking, working on your social media strategy (for content creators) and for spending some quality time with friends.
  
• Work on your art, meditate, connect with the Divine and help at your local charity on Wednesday and Thursday (waxing Moon in Pisces).
  
  
• Friday may bring an insight about love and past relationships (Sun conjunct Venus Rx).  
  
• Keep your calm on Saturday.  The Moon is in impatient Aries, and Mercury turns retrograde.  Go for a workout or do something else that moves your body and gives an outlet to all this Aries energy.  
  
  
• Set intentions to release any blocks to financial abundance on the Full Moon on Sunday: October 25, 9:12 p.m. PDT.  You don't have to stay up late either - Monday October 26 will work just as well. 

October 26-31:

The week kicks off with an emotionally volatile T-square:  the Sun, Moon and Pluto butt heads.  Later in the week, Venus Retrograde opposes Chiron - perfect for healing romantic wounds and negative body image.  

To make the most of this week:

• Avoid power struggles and drama on Monday.  If you work for or live with a control freak, today is not the best day to challenge them.  (But eventually you'll need to stand your ground). 
  
  
• On Tuesday and Wednesday, spend some time journaling and/or reflecting on hurts and disappointments in relationships, or around your body image. This is your celestial reminder that you're worthy.  And that you're beautiful 🌸 (Venus opposite Chiron).
  
  
• Misunderstandings and conflict can arise easily on Thursday and Friday.  Check your assumptions, and - as cliched as it is! - think before you speak (Mercury square Mars).
  
  
• For all of you with kiddos - or if you're a big kid at heart - Saturday brings just the right Halloween vibes.  A family-oriented vibe earlier in the evening switches to the social, exciting mood later at night (Moon shifts from Cancer to Leo). 

Work With Me This October

Knowing what the planets are up to is a great start — but the more powerful question is: what does it mean for you? The real magic happens when you look at how these transits interact with your natal chart.

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