Week Ahead Oct 23–30, 2026
Mars is in Cancer. Venus is retrograde in Libra. Mercury turns retrograde on Oct 24, though you may have felt it coming last week. Find out what this means for you in Astro Weather.
Pisces Mar 13–Apr 14: Choppy waters can be navigated safely with a few adjustments. Be bold or shrewd to make changes that ensure smooth sailing. Use your peripheral vision even if the horizon looks clear. HC 23,24,25
Aries Apr 14–May 15: Be gracious. Kindness comes back around. Unless you were born with Mercury retrograde, give it three weeks before making sweeping changes in your environment or commitments. HC 25,26,27
Taurus May 15–Jun 15: A change can be as good as a rest. Check out the details, total cost, and how it fits into your goals before you commit. Respect metaphorical and real red lights. Take time to reflect on what you want. HC 27,28,29
Gemini Jun 15–Jul 16: Set up systems to prevent mistakes or give warnings before problems happen. Follow up a broad overview with details. Being fair and straightforward wins people over. HC 29,30,31
Cancer Jul 16–Aug 17: Decide how big you want to grow, then sketch the blueprint. Focus on a few plans to achieve now and through 2029. As you prove yourself, more resources will come your way.
Leo Aug 17–Sep 17: Prepare for the buffet of choices coming your way! Free up time and resources this week. Put yourself in a position to say yes. No regrets when reviewing decisions. Mistakes are our best teachers.
Virgo Sep 17–Oct 17: It’s déjà vu all over again. You have a chance to improve your response, performance, or a situation. Teaching someone else what you know will help you remember it even better. LC 23,24,25
Libra Oct 17–Nov 16: Initiate important communications with confidence, after you’ve gathered your facts, of course! If they aren’t open to the idea, be curious. The answers may surprise you. Beautify on a budget. LC 25,26,27
Scorpio Nov 16–Dec 16: Protocol can make a process easier. Respect the role, even if the person in it is difficult. Give others the benefit of the doubt. A kind or professional response can turn things around. LC 27,28,29
Sagittarius Dec 16–Jan 14: Gladly accept an olive branch. Hand out a couple yourself if need be. Aim high and let your actions match. You’ll be happier, and that energy will help move the conversation along. LC 29,30,31
Capricorn Jan 14–Feb 12: Make efforts to ensure your spiritual and inner needs are met. A healthy mind and heart are the foundation of your world. Then the other parts of life build or expand as they should.
Aquarius Feb 12–Mar 13: Assess where you are. It is the jumping-off point for a bigger future. You’ll jump farther if you warm up first. Practice makes perfect and gives you a chance to improve your results.