This Week in Astrology: October 11th to 17th, 2026

This Week in Astrology: October 11-17, 2026

October 11th to 17th, 2026

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On this Page:

This week’s Moon
phase
Planets in signs and by aspect
Retrogrades
This week’s astrology calendar
Timing with the Moon
Romance & Relationship Report
Daily Trends

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Last week, the New MOON occurred on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, at 11:50 AM, EDT.

On Saturday morning, the New Moon was exact, when the Sun in Libra aligned with the Libra Moon at 17 degrees and 22 minutes.

The New Moon in the sign of Libra starts a good cycle in which to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Scales.

We have a chance to build our negotiating skills without compromising our principles or needs and without resorting to appeasement. It’s a time to work on re-balancing our relationships and to recognize our partners as teammates, promoting a sense of connection and cooperation rather than seeing them as adversaries.

This New Moon is sextile Jupiter and widely opposite Saturn.

The New Moon Chart:

With this potent Libra energy, we can make important life changes. Libra teaches us to make peace with those around us and establish more harmony in our environments, create a sense of order and balance in our lives, and recognize the value of partnerships. This is an ideal time to work on these skills.

Libra has an innate ability for–and love of–synthesizing opposites. Peace and harmony are the goals, but there’s a fine balancing act involved along the way that requires some commitment and effort.

This New Moon brings fresh and creative energy into our lives, especially our relationships. This is a cycle in which balancing our close personal relationships becomes an urgent desire. Negotiations may be especially effective, as we are inclined to assert our needs in ways that don’t offend others.

The above chart is excellent for seeing the fundamental influences and chart pattern of this New Moon. The chart below adds more details with additional points. Click to enlarge:

This phase of the Moon occurred at 17 degrees and 27 minutes of Libra, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 13 to 21 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) most significantly.

NEXT WEEK:  The next Moon phase will happen on Sunday, October 18th, 2026, at 12:12 PM, EDT, when the First Quarter Moon will occur.

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(Times are Eastern)

This week: The Sun is in Libra; Mercury is in Scorpio; Venus is in Scorpio; Mars is in Leo.

The Sun is in Libra from September 22-October 23. Libra rules relationships with others as mirrors of ourselves. Meeting others halfway, compromise, and negotiation come under the rule of Libra. The focus is now on balance–finding balance and harmony through relationships with others and through art. Libra is the sign of the peacemaker.

However, life is not always peaceful with Libra in its attempt to restore balance. Decision-making can be more challenging while the Sun is in Libra. Libra weighs both sides of any situation, and sometimes this process seems endless!

In Libra, the Sun is concerned about not rocking the boat and not rubbing others the wrong way. Tactfulness, style, tolerance, and sociability are some of the keywords for Libra. On the shadow side, Libra can be self-serving, indecisive, passive-aggressive, and superficial.

Mercury is in Scorpio from September 30-December 6. [This cycle is longer than usual due to Mercury’s upcoming retrograde cycle from October 24th to November 13th.] When Mercury is in Scorpio, our thoughts and communications are more probing and intense. While Mercury in Libra urged us to find balance and arrive at reasonable solutions, Mercury in Scorpio instinctively knows that life simply isn’t fair. Mercury in Scorpio seeks truths in all that is hidden and undercover.

We tend to probe, observe, and focus our thoughts under this influence. Looking for motivations–the more deeply buried, the better–satisfies an intellectual need now. Our thoughts are profound. We throw away superficial manners of communicating in favor of deep conversations.

Scorpio is exceptionally sharp, profound, and analytical yet also intuitive. Thinking is inclined to be one-track-minded, focused, and even obsessive.

Mercury-in-Scorpio isn’t shocked by much, or at least keeps its cool even if surprised. During this cycle, our approach is psychological when analyzing, deciding, and studying or observing. We’re not afraid to go places mentally. We get to the heart of a matter or to the bottom line very quickly, usually through instinct. Our resourcefulness and strategy stand out. We’re competitive.

We can be intrigued by motives and secrets or taboos. It’s not easy to take instruction or someone’s word for it–we have to experience it ourselves to draw conclusions. This position of Mercury is one of the most persuasive. It’s an excellent time to research, investigate, troubleshoot, and work on hunches. If left to observe on our own, we do our best thinking, seeking the hidden layers of a situation.

Venus is in Scorpio from September 10-October 25, and later, from December 4-January 7, 2027 [this is longer than usual and in two steps due to an upcoming retrograde Venus cycle from October 3-November 13]. Deeply passionate relations are the focus with Venus in Scorpio. Superficial flirtations and contacts do not satisfy now, as we yearn for “body and soul” contact with someone special–contact that breaks the taboos, that is extreme and intense, and that is unforgettable. It’s a highly emotional position for Venus, and it’s passionate energy.

Our relationships are immensely important to us, and we may even feel that they consume us. In fact, we tend to want to be consumed by them! Our drive is toward intense closeness, but unquestioning faith in our partners is extremely hard for us now. Fears of being too vulnerable or of giving up our own power to others are strong. Scorpio is an “all or nothing” energy, and relationships tend to be somewhat of a rollercoaster ride as a result. Disdain for mediocrity and superficiality can compel us to create crises to feel alive and vital.

Similarly, during this Venus-in-Scorpio cycle, we seek or gravitate to absorbing, deeply engaging, dramatic pleasures, activities, projects, and art. Things that are profound, disturbing, mysterious, or unusual can be more appealing now.

This can be a good time for finances, especially when working with others’ talents or resources, whether as an agent, supporter, or partner.

Mars is in Leo from September 27-November 25 and later from February 21-May 14, 2027 [This is longer and in two steps due to the upcoming Mars retrograde cycle from January 10-April 1, 2027.] In Leo, Mars is proud, self-confident, and grand. We are spirited and have grand goals. We go after what we want in a direct, self-assured manner, desiring dramatic results. We prefer not to worry about details, and take the least complicated route to our goals. The sex drive is strong, and passion for life is high.

Mars in Leo can awaken a competitive spirit or drive. We’re more willing to take risks to get what we want. We also tend to make a splash, and we want to be in the driver’s seat. This transit is passionate, ardent, and dramatic. We seek to appear strong and prefer to be in the lead or the center of attention. We can be particularly angry if we feel disrespected or in an undignified position.

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Jupiter is in Leo.

Jupiter is in Leo. Read more about Jupiter’s transit of Leo that began on June 30th, 2026, and will last until July 26th, 2027.

Saturn is in Aries. Saturn is in Aries from May 24th, 2025 to September 1st, 2025, and then from February 13th, 2026, to April 12th, 2028. Read about Saturn’s transit of Aries.

Uranus is in Gemini.

Uranus is in Gemini from July 7th to November 7th, 2025, from April 25, 2026, to August 3, 2032, and then from December 12, 2032, to May 22, 2033. Read about Uranus in Gemini in its calendar page.

Neptune is in Aries. Neptune first transited Aries from March 30, 2025, to October 22, 2025, but it returned to Pisces. Now, Neptune is in Aries for the long haul: from January 26, 2026, to May 21, 2038, and then October 21, 2038, to March 23, 2039. Read about Neptune’s transit of Aries.

Pluto is in Aquarius. Read about Pluto’s transit of Aquarius. Note that Pluto finally completed its journey through Capricorn on November 19th, 2024, from which time Pluto stays in Aquarius for many years to come.

Romance & Relationships

Venus is in Scorpio from September 10-October 25, and later, from December 4-January 7, 2027 [this is longer than usual and in two steps due to an upcoming retrograde Venus cycle from October 3-November 13]. Deeply passionate relations are the focus with Venus in Scorpio. Superficial flirtations and contacts do not satisfy now, as we yearn for “body and soul” contact with someone special–contact that breaks the taboos, that is extreme and intense, and that is unforgettable. This is a highly emotional position for Venus. It is a passionate, sensual, and intense energy. Our relationships are immensely important to us, and we may even feel that they consume us. In fact, we tend to want to be consumed by them!

Our drive is toward intense closeness, but unquestioning faith in our partners is extremely hard for us now. Fears of being too vulnerable or of giving up our own power to others are strong.

Scorpio is an “all or nothing” energy, and relationships tend to be somewhat of a rollercoaster ride as a result. Disdain for mediocrity and superficiality can compel us to create crises in order to feel alive and vital. If a relationship becomes too settled or predictable, we may crave more intensity and catalytic experience. Jealousies, fears of betrayal, and power games are the shadow side of Venus in Scorpio.

We may easily become obsessed with a fear that our partners might be betraying us, or that they are not as consumed by and dedicated to the relationship as us. This can lead us to try to uncover the “truth”, reading too many negative possibilities in our partners’ actions and words.

This week: Venus is retrograde this week (Venus is retrograde from October 3rd to November 13th). On Sunday, the 11th, we may be questioning our allegiances or, within settled relationships, our sense of freedom.

On Friday, the 16th, we are more communicative and aim to be diplomatic. We’re inclined to talk about our feelings, connections, affections, and relationships. At the same time, we can be commitment-phobic. Our interactions can open up soft spots or can trigger sensitive issues. We may be talking ahead of ourselves, not fully in touch with our feelings.

 

Venus, the Goddess of Love: Highlights in the Coming Week:

Venus in Scorpio This is way beyond love, all the way to obsession – that’s the nature of the cycle that now takes hold in your life. We’re not talking just lukewarm WANT here; we’re talking red-hot GOT TO HAVE! Passion, jealousy, possession: these are the kinds of experiences that can flow from the intensity that courses through you at one level or another now – voracious.

Venus Rx square Mars October 10. Passions run high under this influence. Sexual tensions and competitiveness are possible, and there can be conflicts that arise from distinct differences between romantic and sexual needs. There is an air of competitiveness under this influence, which need not be difficult. It can be stimulating, creative, passionate, and invigorating.

Venus Rx contra-parallel Uranus October 11. Questions of freedom, change, specialness, and experimentation are raised in our relationships.

Venus Rx parallel Mercury October 16. A congenial time when we appreciate diplomacy and socialize more readily.

Venus Rx quincunx Uranus October 16. Impulsive spending, peculiar attractions, fear of commitment, freedom vs. intimacy issues. We might question whether we need more excitement in our relationships, or whether we need freedom from them; yet we don’t feel confident enough to rock the boat.

Venus Rx square Pluto October 19-20.  Intense passions, but there’s a hidden agenda. Jealousy and possessiveness are high, in direct proportion to fear of losing partnership. Avoid starting a new relationship at this time, because it can be characterized by these energies.

Venus Rx quincunx Neptune October 21. Idealism and disappointments in love. Avoid becoming blinded by what you want to see, rather than what really is. Doubts about love.

Venus Rx conjunct the Sun October 23. Good relating is the focus, although some may find this energy superficial in that surface charm, diplomacy, and harmony is the goal. The pursuit of pleasure is emphasized.

Venus Rx contra-parallel Mars October 23.Passions are stimulated and intense. Fine line between love and hate. Competitiveness. Questions are raised or ultimatums made.

 

The Void-of-Course Moon this Week:

Void-of-course Moon on Saturday, October 10th, from 7:07 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Scorpio the next day, Sunday, October 11th, at 11:21 AM EDT.

VOC on Tuesday, October 13th, from 4:46 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 9:00 PM EDT.

VOC Moon on Thursday, October 15th, from 5:56 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to the Sun), until the Moon enters Capricorn the next day, Friday, October 16th, at 8:57 AM EDT.

October 2026

 

Timing with the Moon – Better Periods this Week for Electing New Initiatives

It’s important to note that there are more factors to consider in addition to the windows listed below. The following windows are starting points. For example, you generally don’t want to elect a new venture when a very challenging aspect is applying, and it’s preferable to elect a time when a particularly positive aspect hasn’t yet perfected (is applying rather than separating).

The Moon is waxing this week, which is generally considered good for new beginnings, although with exceptions.

According to principles of timing with the Moon, a window of opportunity occurs this week from Wednesday, October 14th, at approximately 8:30 AM EDT, until Thursday, October 15th, at approximately 5;50 PM EDT, while the Moon is in Sagittarius.

See also the following articles and tables: Timing with the Moon and Opportunity Periods with the Void Moon for times and techniques.

Planetary Stations & Sign Ingresses:

Jul 26
, 2026, 3:56 PM, Saturn Retrograde at 14 Aries 45
Jul 26, 2026, 8:46 PM, True Node Rx enters Aquarius
Aug  3, 2026, 4:10 PM, Chiron Retrograde at  0 Tau 52
Aug  6, 2026, 3:12 PM, Venus enters Libra
Aug  9, 2026, 12:28 PM, Mercury enters Leo
Aug 11, 2026, 4:30 AM, Mars enters Cancer
Aug 11, 2026, 10:43 AM, Juno Rx enters Capricorn
Aug 12, 2026, 10:54 AM, Ceres enters Cancer
Aug 14, 2026, 5:41 AM, Pallas Retrograde at 22 Aries 39
Aug 22, 2026, 10:19 PM, Sun enters Virgo
Aug 25, 2026, 7:04 AM, Mercury enters Virgo
Aug 25, 2026, 2:01 PM, Vesta Retrograde at 27 Aries 49
Sep 10, 2026, 4:07 AM, Venus enters Scorpio
Sep 10, 2026, 12:20 PM, Mercury enters Libra
Sep 10, 2026, 2:27 PM, Uranus Retrograde at  5 Gem 42
Sep 16, 2026, 9:09 PM, Juno Direct at 25 Cap 40
Sep 17, 2026, 9:52 PM, Chiron Rx enters Aries
Sep 22, 2026, 8:05 PM, Sun enters Libra
Sep 27, 2026, 10:49 PM, Mars enters Leo
Sep 30, 2026, 7:44 AM, Mercury enters Scorpio
Oct  3, 2026, 3:16 AM, Venus Retrograde at  8 Scorpio 30
Oct 15, 2026, 10:40 PM, Pluto Direct at 3 Aquarius 04
Oct 23, 2026, 5:38 AM, Sun enters Scorpio
Oct 23, 2026, 10:40 PM, Juno enters Aquarius
Oct 24, 2026, 3:12 AM, Mercury Retrograde at 20 Scorpio 59
Oct 25, 2026, 5:09 AM, Venus Rx enters Libra
Nov 13, 2026, 10:53 AM, Mercury Direct at  5 Scorpio 02
Nov 13, 2026, 7:27 PM, Venus Direct at 22 Lib 52
Nov 22, 2026, 1:00 AM, Ceres Retrograde at 23 Can 57
Nov 22, 2026, 2:23 AM, Sun enters Sagittarius
Nov 25, 2026, 6:37 PM, Mars enters Virgo
Nov 28, 2026, 8:28 AM, Vesta Direct at 12 Aries 41
Nov 30, 2026, 11:34 PM, Pallas Direct at  3 Aries 18
Dec  4, 2026, 3:12 AM, Venus enters Scorpio
Dec  6, 2026, 3:33 AM, Mercury enters Sagittarius
Dec 10, 2026, 6:31 PM, Saturn Direct at  7 Ari 56
Dec 12, 2026, 5:17 PM, Neptune Direct at  1 Ari 37
Dec 12, 2026, 7:56 PM, Jupiter Retrograde at 27 Leo 01
Dec 21, 2026, 3:50 PM, Sun enters Capricorn
Dec 25, 2026, 1:22 PM, Mercury enters Capricorn

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day (this takes you to my other site, Astrology Cafe).

See also: The Astrology of 2026 – Overview and The Astrology of 2027 – Overview.

Explore more astrological events in my calendar.

Note: These times reflect Eastern Time (ET).

This Week’s Calendar

This Week’s Aspects

Sun sesquiquadrate Uranus. During this transit, we feel the need for action, but if we don’t know where we’re headed, we might take the wrong turn. Unexpected changes in plans or events can test our patience, and we might feel a bit out of control. However, they could stimulate us to try new approaches and they certainly act to cut boredom. This transit could offer us the drive to do something new, but avoid making hasty major decisions for the time being.

Sun sextile Jupiter. This transit can bring hopefulness, good will, and increased influence into our lives. It’s favorable for marketing, publishing, and advertising, as well as any self-promotion activities. We may be especially sociable, tolerant, and generous under this influence. Confidence comes from a stronger sense of who we are and the principles we represent. Some form of recognition or distinction is possible now. We are more able to grasp the “big picture” which expands our perspective.

Mercury sesquiquadrate Neptune. We are not thinking clearly, preferring to daydream. Technical facts can be glossed over at this time. It’s not a good time to make a presentation, to ask for what you want, or to formalize agreements.

Mars trine Saturn. Work takes on definite shape, and we can see results from our efforts. This gives us a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness and purposefulness. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment. A good time to get and feel organized. Seniority is favored now. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards.

Venus quincunx Uranus. Impulsive spending, peculiar attractions, fear of commitment, and freedom vs. intimacy issues may be themes now. We might question whether we need more excitement in our relationships (or leisure activities), or whether we need freedom from them; yet we don’t feel confident enough to rock the boat.

 

Note: Times given in the table/calendar above are Eastern Time (ET).

Be sure to visit my Astrology Trends Calendar for current and upcoming astrological events.

Daily Trends Calendar

See below for day-by-day forecasts and planets in signs. Explore Transit to Transit aspects.

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day – Astrology Cafe.

See also: The Astrology of 2026 – Overview

Astrology Chart of Today/Now in my Free Report section shows the current chart with interpretations.

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What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends

(as featured on the site’s main page and in our Daily Trends Calendar)

See also the Astrology Trends Calendar that includes these daily trend overviews and other astrological events such as ingresses, stations, and lunations.

OCTOBER 11

On this day after a New Moon, we can be reorienting our thinking, preparing for a new approach or pursuit. While yesterday’s New Moon continues to energize us, we’re coming down to earth on some level. The Moon continues its transit of Libra until it enters Scorpio at 11:21 AM EDT. The Scorpio Moon is good for researching, investigating, and getting to the bottom of matters. Today’s Venus-Uranus contra-parallel can raise questions about freedom, change, originality, and experimentation in our relationships, as well as in our pastimes, purchases, and pleasures. This influence can also stir some disdain for routine.

The void Moon continues today until the Moon enters Scorpio at 11:21 AM EDT.

OCTOBER 12

The Moon spends the day in Scorpio, encouraging us to uncover the hidden layers of any given situation. We’re observant, strategic, emotional, and intense. We gravitate to activities that engage our emotions. With Mercury aligning with the Moon this afternoon, we bring more feeling, power, and passion to our communication and mental pursuits. Ideas and thoughts flow smoothly. However, we might face challenges from an overloaded schedule or divided attention between work and personal or family matters. We might also have trouble getting the support we want or need and have difficulty asking for it.

OCTOBER 13

 

The Moon is void from 4:46 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 9:00 PM EDT.

OCTOBER 14

 

 

OCTOBER 15

 

The Moon is void from 5:56 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to the Sun), until the Moon enters Capricorn the next day, Friday, October 16th, at 8:57 AM EDT.

OCTOBER 16

 

The Moon is void until it enters Capricorn today at 8:57 AM EDT.

OCTOBER 17

 

 

 

If it’s your birthday today, see our feature, If Today is Your Birthday Forecasts, for a free forecast for the upcoming year.

Moon Signs This Week:

When the Moon is in Libra

Creating order is the focus, not necessarily through tidying or organizing as was the case while the Moon was in Virgo, but rather through pleasing interactions with others and aesthetics in our environment. We tend to solve problems through diplomacy, and we are more able to put aside our own emotions in order to achieve the peace we crave. The tendency now is to avoid direct confrontations. Decisions do not come easily. Seeing both sides to any given situation is the main reason for hesitation. Fear of losing others' approval is another.

The Moon in Libra generally favors the following activities: Relationship and partnership issues, activities involving teamwork and cooperation, activities that involve self-examination, activities related to beauty.

When the Moon is in Scorpio

 Intensity is what the Moon in Scorpio is all about. Whether it's passion, elation, sorrow, or desire, emotions are felt on a deeply personal level. We are motivated by the desire to get to the bottom of things, and we instinctively read between the lines. Superficiality won't work for us now. The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power, and it's an excellent time to rid ourselves of old fears and limiting habits. It can be an intimate and passionate time. Avoid manipulative tactics, brooding, and suspiciousness.

The Moon in Scorpio generally favors the following activities: Taxes, accounting, intimacy issues, psychological examinations, research, self-examination, getting rid of old things.

When the Moon is in Sagittarius

 The Moon is at her most optimistic and upbeat in Sagittarius. We are motivated by a need to seek the truth, and we are ready to pursue a new vision. We are not interested in details just now. Instead, we focus on the big picture. New experiences and adventures satisfy a deep emotional need. Spontaneity is the key. We may also be inclined toward overdoing and overstating. We don't want to plan ahead, and prefer to "wing it".

The Moon in Sagittarius generally favors the following activities: Adventurous activities that involve "winging it", travel, higher education, starting publishing projects, advertising, sports, physical activity.

When the Moon is in Capricorn

We become aware of the need for structure and planning ahead. We also instinctively are aware of the limitations of time. We are motivated by a desire for success. Achievement and manifestation are most important to us now. We are resourceful and don't want to waste time, energy, or resources. This can be a very sober influence--even a depressing one. However, it can also be a productive time when we look reality in the eye.

The Moon in Capricorn generally favors the following activities: Long-term activities that yield slow but steady results, practical undertakings, career issues, making a business plan, practical investments.

 

Upcoming Weeks: Calendars

 

 

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See also:

The Astrology of 2026 – Overview

The Astrology of 2027 – Overview

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This Month’s Ephemeris

This Month’s Transits