October 26th to November 1st: What Each Sign Should Pay Attention To
Weekly Reading · October 26th to November 1st
Mercury turns retrograde in Scorpio on the 24th, and Venus retrogrades back into Libra on the 25th, so the week of the 26th is the first full week of both. Venus goes direct on November 13th or 14th, and Mercury goes direct around the same time. Uranus is still in Gemini, which is why so many readings this week are about new perspectives and unusual combinations. Here is what came through for each sign.
Pisces
Take this week lightly and enjoy the middle of whatever you are building. Something is developing, and rushing it is the quickest way to spoil it. Set a clear standard for how you want to be treated, Pisces, then relax into it. A change of scene could also show up on short notice, and it does not need to be planned a month ahead to be good. With Venus back in Libra, the week should feel steadier than October did.
Scorpio
You have learned a lot lately, and this week is about putting it to use instead of just carrying it around. Retrograde season is built for that. Some of you are walking away from a belief you were raised with, and it can feel like finding out how small your view had been. Skip the worry about the big shake-ups everyone keeps seeing. Your reading looks positive, Scorpio, and the changes you make now are the ones that stick.
Cancer
Stand your ground this week, and notice that you do not have to defend yourself to do it. During a retrograde, calmly treating something as fine is often the stronger move. A breakthrough is building, and a question that has hung around for a while is about to get an answer. Put your effort into quality over quantity, Cancer, in your work and in the people you spend time with. Stay a little playful about it. The frustration is on its way out.
Capricorn
Collect more points of view before you decide anything. With Uranus in Gemini, the people who see things differently from you are the ones handing out good ideas. Mercury retrograde is a good stretch to journal and plan, so ask yourself what you really want, then ask again, because the first answer is usually shaped by family or a partner. Committing to your own heart is the move here, Capricorn, and it buys you more freedom than you would expect.
Virgo
Money, planning and resources are your themes. Mercury retrograde is a good time to write a practical plan and to go looking for resources, which is a retrograde kind of word, so think yard sale or finally going through the attic. Mix two unrelated skills together, Virgo, because Uranus in Gemini rewards exactly that. Be patient on timing. Real progress may show up after the retrograde ends in November.
Taurus
Your reading is built around giving and receiving help, so lean on your people and let them lean on you. Whatever has been leaving you feeling left out or short on resources is breaking up, and gratitude and a fresh start are taking its place. A sudden insight could arrive, Taurus, and it should feel more like a light bulb than a shake-up. Listen to the friend who sees clearly. This is the best reading you have had in a long time.
Aquarius
You are excited, not afraid, and that is a good sign for whatever opportunity you are weighing. Two fresh starts show up in your reading, so a new beginning is clear, and it could be love or a project. Listen to your inner voice. If a person keeps spiking your interest at random moments, look for consistency instead of intensity, Aquarius. It is a dreamy week, so let it be dreamy, and do not let nerves talk you out of something you want.
Libra
Venus moves back into your sign on the 25th, which is good news, since Venus stays friendly even when retrograde. Nurture what is already growing and pay attention to the details. Mercury retrograde is good at getting to the bottom of things, so use it. Ask whether what you are investing in is worth the effort, Libra. A sudden realization is likely this week, and it will make more sense once you have the full picture.
Gemini
Perspective is your word for the week, and experiences are how you get it. Try something, study something or go somewhere, because looking at your project from several angles will show you how close you are. You are probably nearer to finishing than you think, even if the work has felt slow. Success this week arrives gradually through thoughtful action, Gemini. Pay attention and write things down.
Sagittarius
Zoom in. The answer you want is already visible if you look closer, and what you see in a reflection says something about you. Big change has been showing up in nearly everyone’s readings all year, and it makes sense given how many major planets changed signs. Pluto has barely entered Aquarius, so the shifts are still early. Your reading is positive overall, Sagittarius, so treat the change as a new reality to get used to rather than something to brace for.
Leo
Two things are happening at once for you. One thing is ending, and it is a blessing in disguise, while something new is starting at the same time. You may be deciding on both this week. Not everything is clear yet, but clarity is coming, so keep your focus on one thing at a time. Treat the week like a treasure hunt, Leo. Fire signs do well when they go exploring, so leave room for discovery.
Aries
Pick something to heal. This is the first full week with Venus back in Libra, and it stays friendly through mid November, so there is room to repair or reconnect. A discovery is coming, probably an answer you have been after, and it could come through a teacher or something you study. Dating during a retrograde is fine, Aries, as long as you take your time. Astrology does not run your life.
Full readings for all twelve signs are on the weekly readings page.