SCORPIO HOROSCOPE for OCTOBER 2026

SCORPIO/SCORPIO ASCENDANT

So how about Venus turning retrograde in Scorpio, from October 4^th. Suddenly, as your magnetic gorgeousness & creative talent is shining bright-you have to slow down and recalibrate what the Scorpio charisma is even about -dammit?

Well yes, cue Venus retro in Scorpio until Oct 26^th, then just in time for Scorpio season-retro back into your soul sector until Nov 15^th. So this is a phase of being supremely patient with yourself, as you slowly but surely finesse how to express yourself in the world, based on checking back in with whatever spiritual & creative muse is calling your name. I mean as a dark horse, inclined to sort out your own prerogatives on a deep level, rather than being performative for the sake of attention-you’re all over this, right?

And the reward for this is Venus direct from mid November, in your soul sector, then swanning back into Scorpio with recharged energy from Dec 5^th 2026 till Jan 8^th, 2027. When you will thank yourself for being so damn self aware, about whatever you are on about by then-to really shine bright with freshly illuminated brilliance. Something to totally look forward to, right? I love for you, that you gift yourself this time to get your act together-ready to rise and shine like the powerful phoenix you are, for your replenished Venus phase in early 2027 x

Meanwhile Venus retro meets Mercury direct in Scorpio, exact October 7^th. A moment to communicate eloquently, about whatever new perspective on your love & creative life, you are still figuring out. Which also connects you personally, to the powerful collective astro going on:

So after a truly tempestuous period of change in recent months, October is a welcome respite, of relatively calm astro weather. With so many planets retrograde, we get to take stock, integrate lessons learned and take the time, to orient ourselves towards the new chapter of promising new possibilities-we are preparing to explore in coming years.

What with Pluto, Neptune/Saturn and Uranus now settled in harmonious aspect with one another. We are all coming to terms with an easier flow, to carry us forward. Bless, I love this for us!

So for Scorpio, your ruler Pluto brings powerful instincts about where you want to live and with whom. Maybe nourishing your roots, to feel more energised in your current home/family dynamics. Maybe uprooting to a new location or interrogating power dynamics at home, for more radical transformation of your domestic scenario? Neptune/Saturn, with Chiron bring intelligent, holistic ways to nurture your physical wellbeing and productivity, on the job. Is all about the discipline to manifest your optimum, inspired lifestyle without burning yourself out, forcing boring work ethic just for the sake of working your ass off. Uranus brings volatile growth in your natural habitat-the 8^th house of regenerative personal transformation and sexy passion, emotional vulnerability & financial entanglements-with people you are inextricably entwined with. The power & passion is real-but you are so comfortable in this space of behaving with integrity, even when the stakes are high right?

Also this hooks into Mars chasing Jupiter, in your brilliant career sector all month. To the degree expansive professional goals are calling your name, you are supremely motivated & energised to make it happen.

Especially as Mars/Jupiter conjunct by mid November-success is so available, because driven by a meaningful sense of accomplishment between now and then. Well done!

Meanwhile the New Moon of Oct 11^th in your soul sector, and Full Moon of Oct 26^th in your love sector. Keep you emotionally congruent & honest all month, about your relationship with yourself, spiritual practice and the special people you share your life with. Scorpio commitment lessons 101-you’re all over it, of course.