MONTHLY SKY
This month’s sky
Retrogrades and new and full moons for the month, with a short note for each of the twelve signs. Just for fun.
October 2026
- Venus retrograde: Oct 3 – Nov 14
Old feelings and money habits resurface. A time to review what you value before buying or committing. - Mercury retrograde: Oct 24 – Nov 13
Messages, travel plans and devices can get tangled. Double-check details and back up files. - New moon in Libra · Oct 10 15:50 UTC
- Full moon in Taurus · Oct 26 04:11 UTC
The twelve signs this month
Aries
Aries wants to move first this month; pick one goal and spend your spark there. Venus retrograde may stir an old flame or an old rivalry; enjoy the memory, keep the present. With Mercury retrograde, slow the quick replies and reread before you send. At the new moon, light one fresh plan and act on it within a week.
Taurus
Taurus does best by tending what is already growing, from savings to old friendships. Venus retrograde asks you to rethink spending; hold off on luxury buys for a few weeks. With Mercury retrograde, check contracts and schedules twice; fine print matters now. At the new moon, plant a practical habit, like a savings rule or a sleep time.
Gemini
Gemini juggles many threads; writing things down keeps the clever ideas from slipping away. Venus retrograde brings people back into view; reconnect lightly before making promises. With Mercury retrograde, conversations can loop; clear one misunderstanding at a time. At the new moon, open a new conversation or sign up for something you are curious about.
Cancer
Cancer feels the mood of home strongly; a calm corner of your space steadies everything else. Venus retrograde deepens old feelings; be gentle with yourself while sorting them. With Mercury retrograde, say what you mean plainly so feelings are not left to guesswork. At the new moon, set an intention for your heart and write it down.
Leo
Leo shines when sharing the stage; credit others and the spotlight tends to widen. Venus retrograde may stir an old flame or an old rivalry; enjoy the memory, keep the present. With Mercury retrograde, slow the quick replies and reread before you send. At the new moon, light one fresh plan and act on it within a week.
Virgo
Virgo is in fixing mode; choose the three tasks that matter and let the rest wait. Venus retrograde asks you to rethink spending; hold off on luxury buys for a few weeks. With Mercury retrograde, check contracts and schedules twice; fine print matters now. At the new moon, plant a practical habit, like a savings rule or a sleep time.
Libra
Libra weighs every side; set a deadline for decisions so balance does not become delay. Venus retrograde brings people back into view; reconnect lightly before making promises. With Mercury retrograde, conversations can loop; clear one misunderstanding at a time. At the new moon, open a new conversation or sign up for something you are curious about.
Scorpio
Scorpio digs beneath the surface; honest talks land better than silent tests. Venus retrograde deepens old feelings; be gentle with yourself while sorting them. With Mercury retrograde, say what you mean plainly so feelings are not left to guesswork. At the new moon, set an intention for your heart and write it down.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius craves room to roam; even a short trip or new class refreshes the outlook. Venus retrograde may stir an old flame or an old rivalry; enjoy the memory, keep the present. With Mercury retrograde, slow the quick replies and reread before you send. At the new moon, light one fresh plan and act on it within a week.
Capricorn
Capricorn builds step by step; small steady wins add up more than one big push. Venus retrograde asks you to rethink spending; hold off on luxury buys for a few weeks. With Mercury retrograde, check contracts and schedules twice; fine print matters now. At the new moon, plant a practical habit, like a savings rule or a sleep time.
Aquarius
Aquarius thinks ahead of the crowd; one ally who gets the idea is worth ten likes. Venus retrograde brings people back into view; reconnect lightly before making promises. With Mercury retrograde, conversations can loop; clear one misunderstanding at a time. At the new moon, open a new conversation or sign up for something you are curious about.
Pisces
Pisces soaks up feelings around you; quiet time and music help you sort yours from theirs. Venus retrograde deepens old feelings; be gentle with yourself while sorting them. With Mercury retrograde, say what you mean plainly so feelings are not left to guesswork. At the new moon, set an intention for your heart and write it down.
Sky table, October 2026 to December 2027
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | Venus ℞ starts Oct 3 · Mercury ℞ starts Oct 24 · ● Oct 10 · ○ Oct 26 |
| November 2026 | Venus ℞ ends Nov 14 · Mercury ℞ ends Nov 13 · ● Nov 9 · ○ Nov 24 |
| December 2026 | ● Dec 9 · ○ Dec 24 |
| January 2027 | Mars ℞ starts Jan 10 · ● Jan 7 · ○ Jan 22 |
| February 2027 | Mercury ℞ starts Feb 9 · ● Feb 6 · ○ Feb 20 |
| March 2027 | Mercury ℞ ends Mar 3 · ● Mar 8 · ○ Mar 22 |
| April 2027 | Mars ℞ ends Apr 1 · ● Apr 6 · ○ Apr 20 |
| May 2027 | ● May 6 · ○ May 20 |
| June 2027 | Mercury ℞ starts Jun 10 · ● Jun 4 · ○ Jun 19 |
| July 2027 | Mercury ℞ ends Jul 4 · ● Jul 4 · ○ Jul 18 |
| August 2027 | ● Aug 2 · ○ Aug 17 · ● Aug 31 |
| September 2027 | ○ Sep 15 · ● Sep 30 |
| October 2027 | Mercury ℞ starts Oct 7 · Mercury ℞ ends Oct 28 · ○ Oct 15 · ● Oct 29 |
| November 2027 | ○ Nov 14 · ● Nov 28 |
| December 2027 | ○ Dec 13 · ● Dec 27 |
Dates are in UTC and can differ by a day in your time zone. Retrograde dates come from public almanacs; moon times were calculated with standard astronomical formulas.