Are you ready for a redux? There’s a lot of backslide happening this October. With all the “big guys” - Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto in retrograde, we’ll review the wild ride 2026 has been thus far. Then, when Venus does a turnaround, look for a second chance for romance and renewed friendships. And we’ll all know what to expect when Mercury retrograde season starts on the 10th. All this scary stuff and sweet treats are perfectly timed for those eerie evenings ahead!

Read more in your horoscope below. It’s good to read for your sun sign, and even better to read for your rising. If you haven’t ID’ed your Ascendant yet, by all means, come in to see Judi at Una! She’ll be haunting the place on October 31st. 

ARIES (March 21-April 20)

A reminder that you may have been too fast to write off a close relationship will haunt you for most of this month. As Venus pirouettes in reverse through your houses of intimacy and one-to-one partnerships beginning on the 3rd, Mars and Jupiter put you in the mood for fun, fresh  friendships. Be open to the new, and reunite with the old. Both makes things even spicier.

TAURUS (April 21-May 20)

Rumination is the theme of the month for you, as Saturn and Neptune encourage you to structure a new attitude toward synchronicity and other forces of the unseen. Magic and eeriness are big this season! An introduction on the 7th could bloom into a meaningful partnership by the 23rd, when Venus and the sun create an especially amorous atmosphere.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Keep reaching out to friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. Connections you make now will hang on with you as the weather gets colder. Lonely is not your favorite way to be, so if a former work colleague or old classmate contacts you this month, say “yes” to a meetup, and “absolutely!” to any Halloween party invites. The new moon on the 10th favors fresh starts that renew positive vibrations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

The moon’s cycle could drive you toward an effort to bring family and friends closer together. As temperatures chill, the warmth of those you cherish becomes more crucial than ever. The new moon on the 10th could be the perfect moment to throw a pre-Halloween “come as you wish you were” party, and by the full moon on the 26th, you’ll be surrounded by a tribe of loving, loyal souls that make your heart sing.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22)

Magnanimous is your middle name, or at least it should be. With Jupiter and Mars shining in your sign all month, your leadership abilities will be requested and appreciated by many. The Venus retrograde brings back issues around family and the home. Don’t let ancient history cloud an otherwise fulfilling future. Demonstrate the power of forgiveness and heal a rift around the 21st. Celebrate Halloween with someone you haven’t seen in ages.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22)

Sudden changes could rock your work life this month, as Uranus brings back a “brass ring” opportunity you only thought slipped through your fingers. A powerful push from Mars on the 7th allows you to tap on your innermost motivations so you can take action on your plans.  An opportunity for exciting training or far-flung travel could come with the bewitching full moon on the 26th.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22)

Anticipate a beautiful birthday month, filled with all the peace and love you wish for the world. Make your feelings known in all your important relationships on the 10th, when the new moon radiates in your sign. Venus, your ruling planet, could revive a financial opportunity during her retrograde time. Open your hands–and your heart–and receive. Dress up as the royalty you are this Halloween.

 

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21)

You might want to take back some of the nice things you’ve done as of late. Venus’ retrograde moments illuminate how well others have reciprocated your good will - or not Try to remember that the love you give will always be returned, if not always by the same ones to whom you’ve extended your heart. The sun moves into your sign on the 23rd, accentuating your generosity. Give out as many sweet treats as possible this Halloween.

SAGITTARIUS  (November 22-Dec 21)

You might want to hide behind your Halloween mask all month, due to the excess of energy in your house of introspection. It could be time for you to assess how well your life aligns with the things you want from it. A long-standing relationship could benefit from renegotiation. Make your desires about your work life known by the 26th, when the full moon could overfill your plate.

CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan 20)

Emotions aren’t something you keep a laser focus on, but with Venus going retrograde in your house of community and groups, you might get yours hurt. Not everyone understands how valuable your ideas are. Put more energy into the things you can do to improve your reputation at work. An achievement you make at the new moon on the 10th will make you even more likeable. New friendships will shine on the 26th, just in time for spooky fun under the full moon.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 20)

You don’t like power struggles, but when they appear, you don’t shrink away from them. When Mars challenges your claim to the things you want in a relationship on the 3rd, it won’t be easy to compromise. However, if you want to keep some peace in your life, let the energy of the Venus retrograde cast a spell that reminds you why you’re connected to those close to you in the first place. 

PISCES (Feb 21-March 20)

There’s a lot to learn in this world, and the influence of Mercury and Venus are bound to bring up some chances to expand your intellect and improve your skills. Open your beginners mind and seek out new information on the 6th. Uranus in your house of home and family could sharpen your itch to travel, and it’s a great time to begin planning holiday travels and winter getaways. Look for a spooky opportunity to meet a new friend on the 31st.