We are in for a lively October with two planets going into retrograde transits and well as a New Moon and a Full Moon. Read what will likely happen astrologically this month.
New Moon : October 10, 2026 – Moon in Libra.
Time to light candles to promote balance in relationships. The energy of the New Moon is for initiating and starting forward motion for relationships. It is also the time to light green candles for financial increase and yellow candles for success and advancement in your career. Changing jobs? Set a copy of your resume under a yellow candle on the day of the New Moon to increase the attractiveness of your talents to a new employer looking for a new employee. New Moon time is also favorable for personal growth such as gaining knowledge and personal studies.
Full Moon: October 26, 2026 – Moon in Aries.
Harness the energy of this Full Moon, also known as Hunter’s Moon in Native American lore, to focus intense energy for new projects regarding equality, fairness and balance. Be careful not to be too aggressive as the energy of Aries is fiery, with words and actions that are brusque and may singe a few whiskers. Be enthusiastic and energetic with your plans, but not pushy. The time from the night of the Full Moon to the day of the Moon’s Void of Course, is for pushing away, banishing, and releasing yourself or others from the bindings to another person or situation. An Aires Full Moon is powerful, so if you want something to leave your orbit, light Reversible candles to send back hoodoo hi-jinks to the Sender and black candles dressed with Banishing Oil to get things and people to L-E-A-V-E and never return.
Venus in Retrograde: October 3rd to November 13th – Venus begins its retrograde in Scorpio and ends in the sign of Libra.
Venus, the planet of love, when turning retrograde, suggests that we s-l-o-w d-o-w-n in matters of Love. With Venus sitting in the astrological sign of Scorpio in the first part of this three week shift, it intensifies emotional honesty and addresses intimacy situations. This part of the transit exposes the truth in relationships, power struggles in a close relationship, and the revealing of hidden desires. Intimacy deepens through honest discussion. This is the time to have courage and face certain truths. This is NOT the time to address subjects regarding commitment or reconciliation. Financial discussions need to be fair with regards to spending and saving, as well as the division of the responsibilities of caring for the household.
When Venus moves into the astrological sign of Libra after October 25th to the end on November 14th, cooler emotions prevail and the emphasis on balance, fairness and equality come in focus. Unresolved conflicts may resurface, not to “stir the soup” but to give a chance to reexamine the issue to see if a resolution can be resolved. Strengthen your connections by setting boundaries and creating mutual respect for one another. Collaborate on the bills and expenditures and seek equal and fair division of the running of the household.
Mercury Retrograde: October 24th to November 13th – Mercury in Scorpio – With Mercury being the planet of communication, in the placement in Scorpio, means that during this time, listen to what is NOT said and see what is NOT done. Scorpio is the planet of secrets and the hidden aspects of life. It is also the planet of power and transformation. However, when Mercury in Retrograde in Scorpio, power and transformation might be misunderstood and not manifest quite like you might want it. This is definitely not the time to make demands, especially in financial and relationship areas of your life, as you might be viewed as some sort of tyrant. Applying pressure for commitment now won’t work, as Scorpio magnifies the intensity of your words and your demands will be viewed was skepticism. Wait until Mercury goes direct after November 14th to ask for a raise or tell Johnny to “put a ring on it”.
