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August 2026
03aug4:10 pmChiron turns retrograde in TaurusRetrograde Station
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Chiron now turns retrograde at 0° Taurus 52′. Chiron Retrograde Dates in the year 2026/2027: On April 10, 2026, Chiron enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 26° Aries 16′ On August 3,
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Chiron now turns retrograde at 0° Taurus 52′.
Chiron Retrograde Dates in the year 2026/2027:
- On April 10, 2026, Chiron enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 26° Aries 16′
- On August 3, 2026, Chiron stations and turns retrograde at 0° Taurus 52′ Rx
- On January 6, 2027, Chiron stations and turns direct at 26° Aries 16′
- On April 28, 2027, Chiron leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) at 0° Taurus 52′
Chiron is retrograde in Taurus, starting at 0° Taurus 52′, and later, in early 2027, turning direct at 26° Aries 16′.
[Chiron enters the retrograde zone (shadow) on April 10th, 2026, and leaves the shadow zone on April 28th, 2027]
Chiron retrograde
The Chiron retrograde period in Taurus and Aries is one of reassessing our mental health and healing journeys, programs, or efforts.
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August 3, 2026 4:10 pm EDT(GMT-04:00)
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Waning Gibbous
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August 3, 2026 4:10 pm
09aug12:28 pmMercury enters LeoPlanetary Ingress
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Mercury enters Leo Mercury is in Leo from August 9th to 25th, 2026. When Mercury is in Leo, our thinking is more confident and grand. The focus is now on the goal–and the grander
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Mercury enters Leo
Mercury is in Leo from August 9th to 25th, 2026.
When Mercury is in Leo, our thinking is more confident and grand. The focus is now on the goal–and the grander a goal the better! The details may not be quite as important now. We are more expressive, even theatrical and given to speech-giving and story-telling under this influence.
We are also more convincing and persuasive, as we exude confidence when we speak or write. With this transit, we may not listen as well as we normally do since we’re very focused on our own ideas.
We’re also strong about making decisions ourselves and letting our voices and input be heard. This is not a time when we’re content with letting others make all the moves or decisions–we need to be involved. We take the lead, manage, direct, and create while Mercury is in Leo. We need to relate to information or create stories about it to absorb it well. During this cycle, we should watch for being too inflexible, proud, or haughty to change course.
Mercury in Leo
While Mercury is in Leo in 2026, it forms the following aspects:
This list excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are bolded.
- Aug 10, 2026 1:15 AM Mercury 0 Leo 51 square Chiron 0 Taurus 51
- Aug 11, 2026 9:19 PM Mercury 3 Leo 55 opposition Pluto 3 Aquarius 55
- Aug 11, 2026 11:38 PM Mercury 4 Leo 05 trine Neptune 4 Aries 05
- Aug 12, 2026 4:47 PM Mercury 5 Leo 20 sextile Uranus 5 Gemini 20
- Aug 13, 2026 12:23 PM Mercury 6 Leo 49 sextile Venus 6 Libra 49
- Aug 15, 2026 7:23 AM Mercury 10 Leo 09 conjunction Jupiter 10 Leo 09
- Aug 17, 2026 11:27 AM Mercury 14 Leo 21 trine Saturn 14 Aries 21
- Aug 19, 2026 1:23 AM Mercury quintile Uranus
- Aug 19, 2026 6:52 PM Mercury 18 Leo 56 sesquiquadrate Neptune 3 Aries 56
- Aug 21, 2026 1:06 AM Mercury 21 Leo 28 semi-square Mars 6 Cancer 28
- Aug 24, 2026 5:10 AM Mercury biquintile Neptune
- Aug 24, 2026 7:34 PM Mercury 29 Leo 03 sesquiquadrate Saturn 14 Aries 03
- Aug 25, 2026 5:04 AM Mercury 29 Leo 50 opposition True Node 29 Aquarius 50
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August 9, 2026 12:28 pm EDT(GMT-04:00)
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22aug10:19 pmSun enters VirgoPlanetary Ingress
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The Sun enters Virgo Sun is in Virgo from August 22-September 22, 2026. Our focus shifts to the pieces of the puzzle–the little details of our lives. It is now time to take care of
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The Sun enters Virgo
Sun is in Virgo from August 22-September 22, 2026.
Our focus shifts to the pieces of the puzzle–the little details of our lives. It is now time to take care of practical concerns. Attending to the details of everyday life may not sound like loads of fun, but it can certainly free us from unnecessary stress that results from “collecting” odds and ends of unfinished business.
This is an ideal time to get organized, to do detail work, and to improve communications on the job. We take more pride in our work, chores, and health efforts. We also want to be more organized and informed during the Sun-in-Virgo cycle.
We’re learning humility and the benefits of developing skills, some level of perfectionism, and the importance of attention to detail. It’s a time of down-to-earth practicality, when we prefer to invest our time and energy in things with realistic potential. We’re not inclined to ambition or going big. Attracting prosperity involves honest, careful, and attentive work and dedication.
Sun in Virgo
Aspects the Sun makes while in Virgo in 2026
This list excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are in bold.
Aug 23, 2026 3:30 PM Sun 0 Virgo 42 trine Chiron 0 Taurus 42
Aug 26, 2026 4:10 PM Sun 3 Virgo 36 quincunx Pluto 3 Aquarius 36
Aug 26, 2026 8:31 PM Sun 3 Virgo 47 quincunx Neptune 3 Aries 47
Aug 27, 2026 1:03 PM Sun 4 Virgo 27 conjunction Mercury 4 Virgo 27
Aug 28, 2026 6:19 PM Sun 5 Virgo 38 square Uranus 5 Gemini 38
Aug 29, 2026 1:08 AM Sun 5 Virgo 54 semi-square Venus 20 Libra 54
Aug 30, 2026 10:35 PM Sun biquintile Saturn
Sep 1, 2026 6:22 PM Sun biquintile Pluto
Sep 5, 2026 6:48 PM Sun 13 Virgo 23 quincunx Saturn 13 Aries 23
Sep 7, 2026 12:58 PM Sun 15 Virgo 05 semi-sextile Jupiter 15 Leo 05
Sep 7, 2026 6:54 PM Sun 15 Virgo 20 sesquiquadrate Chiron 0 Taurus 20
Sep 10, 2026 9:18 PM Sun 18 Virgo 20 sesquiquadrate Pluto 3 Aquarius 20
Sep 14, 2026 3:52 PM Sun 22 Virgo 01 sextile Mars 22 Cancer 01
Sep 16, 2026 5:41 PM Sun biquintile Chiron
Sep 22, 2026 10:00 AM Sun 29 Virgo 36 quincunx True Node 29 Aquarius 36
Sep 22, 2026 3:44 PM Sun 29 Virgo 49 quincunx Chiron 29 Aries 49
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August 22, 2026 10:19 pm EDT(GMT-04:00)
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25aug7:04 amMercury enters VirgoPlanetary Ingress
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Mercury enters Virgo Mercury is in Virgo from August 25-September 10, 2026. When Mercury is in Virgo, precision in speech, thought, and process are more important to us. This is a time when we
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Mercury enters Virgo
Mercury is in Virgo from August 25-September 10, 2026.
When Mercury is in Virgo, precision in speech, thought, and process are more important to us. This is a time when we analyze and decide what is useful and what we deem to be impractical.
Mercury feels right at home in Virgo, one of the signs that it rules (Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo). Dealing with details is natural and easy now. We need to be careful that we don’t lose perspective if we find ourselves lost in details, however.
While Mercury is in Virgo, we should also be aware of the possibility of expressing ourselves in a too factual manner, so much so that we come across as dry, critical, or unimaginative.
We gravitate to useful information, and we can enjoy helping others with our knowledge. It’s a time for analyzing and dissecting, but we need other influences to put the pieces together or to see the bigger picture as our confidence in so doing is not strong at this time. It’s a time of conservative thinking and a strong tendency to want facts and certainties.
While Mercury is in Virgo in 2026, it forms the following aspects:
This list excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are in bold.
- Aug 25, 2026 2:57 PM Mercury 0 Virgo 39 trine Chiron 0 Taurus 39 – A time of increased relatability through our communications.
- Aug 27, 2026 2:41 AM Mercury 3 Virgo 36 quincunx Pluto 3 Aquarius 36
- Aug 27, 2026 4:50 AM Mercury 3 Virgo 47 quincunx Neptune 3 Aries 47
- Aug 27, 2026 1:03 PM Sun 4 Virgo 27 conjunction Mercury 4 Virgo 27 – the Superior Conjunction – Sudden awareness or clarity spurs us on. It’s an excellent time to fill in the details of recent ideas and turn recent discoveries into something valuable and workable. There can be an epiphany, illumination of a matter, or a clearing of the air. Still, we should watch for intellectualizing issues that require sensitivity.
- Aug 27, 2026 5:07 PM Mercury 4 Virgo 47 semi-square Venus 19 Libra 47
- Aug 28, 2026 3:24 AM Mercury 5 Virgo 37 square Uranus 5 Gemini 37 – A time of surprising communications or news and sporadic, abrupt moves.
- Aug 29, 2026 6:36 AM Mercury biquintile Saturn
- Aug 30, 2026 4:05 AM Mercury biquintile Pluto
- Sep 1, 2026 8:08 AM Mercury 13 Virgo 39 quincunx Saturn 13 Aries 39
- Sep 1, 2026 9:21 AM Mercury 13 Virgo 45 sextile Mars 13 Cancer 45 – A resourceful, tactical, enthusiastic period.
- Sep 1, 2026 10:22 AM Mercury 13 Virgo 49 semi-sextile Jupiter 13 Leo 49
- Sep 2, 2026 7:42 AM Mercury 15 Virgo 29 sesquiquadrate Chiron 0 Taurus 29
- Sep 3, 2026 10:33 PM Mercury 18 Virgo 28 sesquiquadrate Pluto 3 Aquarius 28
- Sep 7, 2026 5:38 AM Mercury biquintile Chiron
- Sep 10, 2026 9:49 AM Mercury 29 Virgo 49 quincunx True Node 29 Aquarius 49
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August 25, 2026 7:04 am EDT(GMT-04:00)
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31aug6:17 pmJupiter trine Saturn (1st)Planetary Aspect
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Jupiter trine Saturn. Jupiter, at 13° Leo 41’, forms a trine aspect with Saturn at 13° Aries 41’ in August 2026. This is the first of three such aspects while Jupiter
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Jupiter trine Saturn.
Jupiter, at 13° Leo 41’, forms a trine aspect with Saturn at 13° Aries 41’ in August 2026. This is the first of three such aspects while Jupiter is in Leo and Saturn is in Aries. [Note: Often, aspects formed between outer planets and slow-moving points occur three times in a set due to retrograde motion.]
When Jupiter and Saturn connect, we tend to make things happen. This combination favors concrete accomplishment.
With Jupiter trine Saturn, we’re ready to put in the effort to achieve our practical goals. We are pragmatic, realistic, and our judgment is especially sound–and we derive much satisfaction from practical accomplishment.
The key to harnessing this incredible energy is to identify and find pleasure in the simple things that make us happy. At the same time, we may notice areas where small, incremental improvements can be beneficial. We see opportunities where we previously saw limits, but we’re not going overboard. It’s a fine time for setting and pursuing reasonable goals. Being even-tempered can be a successful approach now. Read more about the Jupiter trine Saturn aspect.
Jupiter trine Saturn dates:
- on August 31st, 2026, Jupiter at 13º Leo 41′ and Saturn at 13° 41′ of Aries (first)
- on April 3rd, 2027, Jupiter at 17º Leo 08′ (second)
- on July 11th, 2027, Jupiter at 27º Leo 10′ (third)
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August 31, 2026 6:17 pm EDT(GMT-04:00)
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September 2026
10sep12:20 pmMercury enters LibraPlanetary Ingress
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Mercury enters Libra Mercury is in Libra from September 10-30, 2026. When Mercury is in Libra, we are diplomatic and friendly. During this cycle, we are able to bring a more rational approach to
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Mercury enters Libra
Mercury is in Libra from September 10-30, 2026.
When Mercury is in Libra, we are diplomatic and friendly. During this cycle, we are able to bring a more rational approach to one-to-one relationships. It’s a good time to think about ways of improving our negotiation skills.
In an attempt to see both sides of any given situation, Mercury in Libra can be a vacillating energy. It can be more challenging than usual to make quick decisions, as we can sit “on the fence.” We may too easily accommodate others’ opinions in order to keep the peace. In our negotiations, we don’t want to assert ourselves in such a way as to appear to be the “bad guy.” This is not a time for hard work or getting down to the nitty gritty. Instead, we prefer to mend fences, socialize, and harmonize.
This is a powerful period for considering others’ points of view. We are more inclined to arrive at fair conclusions. We benefit and prosper through communicating more effectively and diplomatically, mediating, and negotiating or compromising. In fact, we might frequently think about ways to harmonize and live/interact more peacefully. Favored now are the law, counseling, partnering, editing, and public relations.
During this cycle, we dislike and avoid indelicate, rude, or self-centered communications. Our thinking is moderate–we avoid extremes of opinion, preferring to be fair to all involved.
Mercury in Libra
Aspects Mercury forms while in Libra in 2026
This list excludes the Moon. The dates of Mercury’s major aspects are in bold.
- Sep 10, 2026 3:49 PM Mercury 0 Libra 15 quincunx Chiron 0 Taurus 15
- Sep 10, 2026 5:30 PM Mercury 0 Libra 22 semi-sextile Venus 0 Scorpio 22
- Sep 10, 2026 11:38 PM Mercury 0 Libra 47 semi-square Jupiter 15 Leo 47
- Sep 11, 2026 9:29 PM Mercury quintile Mars
- Sep 12, 2026 11:59 AM Mercury 3 Libra 19 trine Pluto 3 Aquarius 19
- Sep 12, 2026 12:38 PM Mercury 3 Libra 22 opposition Neptune 3 Aries 22
- Sep 13, 2026 10:34 PM Mercury biquintile True Node
- Sep 13, 2026 10:39 PM Mercury 5 Libra 42 trine Uranus 5 Gemini 42
- Sep 18, 2026 6:00 AM Mercury 12 Libra 32 opposition Saturn 12 Aries 32
- Sep 19, 2026 12:47 PM Mercury 14 Libra 31 sesquiquadrate True Node 29 Aquarius 31
- Sep 21, 2026 6:51 PM Mercury 17 Libra 55 sextile Jupiter 17 Leo 55
- Sep 23, 2026 2:54 PM Mercury 20 Libra 38 sesquiquadrate Uranus 5 Gemini 38
- Sep 29, 2026 6:07 PM Mercury 29 Libra 15 trine True Node 29 Aquarius 15
- Sep 29, 2026 11:15 PM Mercury 29 Libra 32 opposition Chiron 29 Aries 32
- Sep 29, 2026 11:29 PM Mercury biquintile Uranus
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September 10, 2026 12:20 pm EDT(GMT-04:00)
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10sep2:27 pmUranus turns retrograde in GeminiRetrograde Station
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Uranus now turns retrograde at 5° Gemini 42′. Each year, Uranus is retrograde for approximately 5 months. Today, Uranus begins its retrograde phase, which will continue until February 8th, 2027. Uranus
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Uranus now turns retrograde at 5° Gemini 42′. Each year, Uranus is retrograde for approximately 5 months. Today, Uranus begins its retrograde phase, which will continue until February 8th, 2027.
Uranus Retrograde September 10, 2026, to February 8, 2027
Uranus Retrograde in Gemini: September 10, 2026-February 8, 2027
- Uranus enters retrograde zone/shadow on May 25, 2026, at 1° Gemini 41′
- Uranus stations and turns retrograde on September 10, 2026, at 5° Gemini 42′ Rx
- Uranus stations and turns direct on February 8, 2027, at 1° Gemini 41′
- Uranus leaves retrograde zone/shadow on May 25, 2027, at 5° Gemini 42′
What does Uranus Retrograde mean?
During this cycle, our desire to make changes in our lives can turn inward as we get in touch with what may be holding us back from living more spontaneously and authentically.
We may be less overtly rebellious and more inclined to follow the rules while Uranus is retrograde approximately five months a year. As the shift occurs this week, however, Uranian energy is more challenging, and we can experience some tension until we acclimatize to the directional change.
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September 10, 2026 2:27 pm EDT(GMT-04:00)
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September 10, 2026 2:27 pm
15sep10:09 pmNeptune sextile Pluto (2nd)Planetary Aspect
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Neptune sextile Pluto. Neptune, at 3° Aries 16’Rx, forms a sextile aspect with Pluto at 3° Aquarius 16’Rx in September 2026. This is the second of many such aspects while Neptune
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Neptune sextile Pluto.
Neptune, at 3° Aries 16’Rx, forms a sextile aspect with Pluto at 3° Aquarius 16’Rx in September 2026. This is the second of many such aspects while Neptune is in Aries and Pluto is in Aquarius. [Note: Often, aspects formed between outer planets and slow-moving points occur three or more times in a set due to retrograde motion.]
With Neptune sextile Pluto, we are especially able to see the layers of a situation. We’re intrigued by what makes things work and by people’s motivations, as well as economics, natural resources, parapsychology, and politics. It’s a time of rich experiences and cultural movements, transformative scientific thought and advancement, and of paying more sensitive attention to human rights. Psychic energy is intense but not overwhelmingly so during this phase of spiritual unclogging.
We seek a sense of purpose or magic now, wanting to elevate what’s mundane or ordinary in our lives. We might work on deepening our intuition, imagination, or compassion, or we might feel more compelled to act on these things to make a change.
Neptune sextile Pluto dates:
- on July 25th, 2026, at 4º Aries 20′ and 4° 20′ of Aquarius (first)
- on September 15th, 2026, at 3º Aries 16′ (second)
- June 28th, 2027, at 6º Aries 38′ (third)
- October 16th, 2027, at 4º Aries 45′ (fourth)
- June 9th, 2028, at 8º Aries 37′ (fifth)
- November 7th, 2028, at 6º Aries 30′ (sixth)
- May 22nd, 2029, at 10º Aries 25′ (seventh)
- November 30th, 2029, at 8º Aries 26′ (eighth)
- May 4th, 2030, at 12º Aries 03′ (ninth)
- December 26th, 2030, at 10º Aries 35′ (tenth)
- April 12th, 2031, at 13º Aries 25′ (eleventh)
- February 10th, 2032, at 13º Aries 28′ (twelfth)
- February 29th, 2032, at 14º Aries 01′ (thirteenth).
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17sep9:52 pmChiron retrograde enters AriesPlanetary Ingress
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Retrograde Chiron re-enters the sign of Aries Chiron returns to Aries from September 17th, 2026, to April 14th, 2027. Chiron turned retrograde while still
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Retrograde Chiron re-enters the sign of Aries
Chiron returns to Aries from September 17th, 2026, to April 14th, 2027.
Chiron turned retrograde while still in the sign of Taurus on August 3rd, 2026. On September 17th, while retrograde, Chiron returns to the sign of Aries–its last visit before moving on. On January 6th, 2027, Chiron will end its retrograde and turn direct. It will continue to transit Aries until April 14th, 2027, at which time it enters Taurus and stays there consistently.
We may be tying up loose ends represented by Chiron’s transit of Aries.
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September 17, 2026 9:52 pm EDT(GMT-04:00)
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22sep8:05 pmSun enters LibraPlanetary Ingress
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Sun enters Libra Sun is in Libra from September 22-October 23, 2026. Libra rules relationships with others as mirrors of ourselves. Meeting others halfway, compromise, and negotiation come under the rule of Libra. With the Sun
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Sun enters Libra
Sun is in Libra from September 22-October 23, 2026.
Libra rules relationships with others as mirrors of ourselves. Meeting others halfway, compromise, and negotiation come under the rule of Libra. With the Sun now in Libra, the focus is 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, or superficial. Surface harmony may be a goal, but we could avoid or gloss over the deeper elements at play.
The Sun-in-Libra cycle is especially strong for sociability and fair-mindedness. We believe in being pleasant and polite out of respect for others. Putting out good vibes and treating others as equals brings rewards and contributes to our prosperity at this time.
We’re ready to right wrongs and restore balance and harmony. The ability to get along and boost one another is powerful. More awareness of our rights and those of others can lead to a stronger sense of self. Partnerships are in the spotlight. Mediation, counseling, public relations, partnering, and law are in good shape and strong focus. One of our strengths with the Sun in Libra is the ability to find the common ground.
Sun in Libra
Aspects the Sun makes while in Libra in 2026
This list excludes the Moon since it forms far too many aspects to list here. The dates of the major aspects of the Sun are in bold.
Sep 25, 2026 9:36 PM Sun 3 Libra 00 opposition Neptune 3 Aries 00
Sep 26, 2026 1:34 AM Sun 3 Libra 10 trine Pluto 3 Aquarius 10
Sep 26, 2026 6:31 PM Sun 3 Libra 51 semi-square Jupiter 18 Leo 51
Sep 28, 2026 7:47 AM Sun biquintile True Node
Sep 28, 2026 12:21 PM Sun 5 Libra 34 trine Uranus 5 Gemini 34
Oct 1, 2026 10:35 AM Sun 8 Libra 26 semi-sextile Venus 8 Scorpio 26
Oct 4, 2026 8:29 AM Sun 11 Libra 18 opposition Saturn 11 Aries 18
Oct 7, 2026 4:52 AM Sun 14 Libra 07 sesquiquadrate True Node 29 Aquarius 07
Oct 13, 2026 10:04 AM Sun 20 Libra 15 sesquiquadrate Uranus 5 Gemini 15
Oct 14, 2026 6:55 PM Sun quintile Mars
Oct 15, 2026 4:21 AM Sun 22 Libra 00 sextile Jupiter 22 Leo 00
Oct 21, 2026 6:47 AM Sun 28 Libra 03 trine True Node 28 Aquarius 03
Oct 21, 2026 6:26 PM Sun 28 Libra 32 opposition Chiron 28 Aries 32
Oct 22, 2026 5:34 AM Sun biquintile Uranus
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September 22, 2026 8:05 pm EDT(GMT-04:00)
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September 22, 2026 8:05 pm
30sep7:44 amMercury enters ScorpioPlanetary Ingress
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Mercury enters Scorpio Mercury is in Scorpio from September 30-December 6, 2026. [Why so long? Mercury is in Scorpio this year for an extended stay due to the upcoming Mercury retrograde cycle] When Mercury
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Mercury enters Scorpio
Mercury is in Scorpio from September 30-December 6, 2026. [Why so long? Mercury is in Scorpio this year for an extended stay due to the upcoming Mercury retrograde cycle]
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
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. As well, 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.
Aspects Mercury makes while in Scorpio in 2026:
Excludes the Moon. Major aspects are in bold.
- Oct 1, 2026 3:14 PM Mercury quintile Jupiter
- Oct 2, 2026 5:14 AM Mercury 2 Scorpio 30 square Mars 2 Leo 30 – We’re working quickly and can be strong-minded and mentally busy, forthright, forthcoming, and direct. Needing intellectual stimulation, we’re ready to debate. It can be a time of wheeling and dealing, mechanical work, manual dexterity, and reporting, but impatience, rushing, interrupting, and argumentativeness can be issues now.
- Oct 2, 2026 11:14 AM Mercury 2 Scorpio 49 quincunx Neptune 2 Aries 49
- Oct 2, 2026 4:42 PM Mercury 3 Scorpio 07 square Pluto 3 Aquarius 07
- Oct 4, 2026 1:21 PM Mercury 5 Scorpio 28 quincunx Uranus 5 Gemini 28
- Oct 6, 2026 8:10 PM Mercury 8 Scorpio 13 conjunction Venus 8 Scorpio 13
- Oct 7, 2026 5:41 AM Mercury biquintile Neptune
- Oct 9, 2026 4:55 AM Mercury 10 Scorpio 55 quincunx Saturn 10 Aries 55
- Oct 14, 2026 8:15 PM Mercury biquintile Saturn
- Oct 16, 2026 12:51 AM Mercury 17 Scorpio 27 sesquiquadrate Neptune 2 Aries 27
- Oct 30, 2026 1:20 PM Mercury Rx 17 Scorpio 59 square Mars 17 Leo 59 – Mercury and Mars return to a square while Mercury is retrograde.
- Oct 31, 2026 10:27 AM Mercury 17 Scorpio 05 sesquiquadrate Neptune 2 Aries 05
- Nov 2, 2026 12:48 AM Mercury biquintile Saturn
- Nov 4, 2026 9:24 AM Sun 12 Scorpio 11 conjunction Mercury Rx 12 Scorpio 11 – The inferior conjunction.
- Nov 7, 2026 12:23 AM Mercury Rx 8 Scorpio 55 quincunx Saturn 8 Aries 55
- Nov 7, 2026 10:04 PM Mercury Rx biquintile Neptune
- Nov 8, 2026 4:31 PM Mercury Rx quintile Jupiter
- Nov 11, 2026 12:45 AM Mercury Rx quintile Mars
- Nov 19, 2026 6:24 AM Mercury biquintile Neptune
- Nov 19, 2026 5:23 PM Mercury quintile Jupiter
- Nov 19, 2026 9:16 PM Mercury 8 Scorpio 19 quincunx Saturn 8 Aries 19
- Nov 21, 2026 11:26 PM Mercury quintile Mars
- Nov 25, 2026 1:39 AM Mercury biquintile Saturn
- Nov 26, 2026 11:37 PM Mercury 16 Scorpio 41 sesquiquadrate Neptune 1 Aries 41
- Nov 30, 2026 10:48 AM Mercury quintile Pluto
- Dec 1, 2026 10:55 AM Mercury 23 Scorpio 01 sesquiquadrate Saturn 8 Aries 01
- Dec 2, 2026 12:38 AM Mercury 23 Scorpio 51 square True Node 23 Aquarius 51
- Dec 4, 2026 12:01 AM Mercury 26 Scorpio 46 quincunx Chiron 26 Aries 46
- Dec 4, 2026 2:02 AM Mercury 26 Scorpio 54 square Jupiter 26 Leo 54
Note that Mercury is retrograde (marked with Rx) from October 24th to November 13th.
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September 30, 2026 7:44 am EDT(GMT-04:00)
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October 2026
15oct10:40 pmPluto turns direct in AquariusDirect Station
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Pluto now turns direct at 3° Aquarius 04′, ending its retrograde. Pluto is retrograde every year for approximately five months. In 2026, Pluto is retrograde from May 6th to October 15th.
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Pluto now turns direct at 3° Aquarius 04′, ending its retrograde. Pluto is retrograde every year for approximately five months. In 2026, Pluto is retrograde from May 6th to October 15th.
- Pluto stations and turns retrograde on May 6, 2026, at 5° Aquarius 30′ Rx
- Pluto stations and turns direct on October 15, 2026, at 3° Aquarius 04′
As Pluto advances in direct motion in the period ahead, our power to make profound changes in our lives is more externalized, insistent, and direct. We are less likely to brood over changes that we feel have been thrust upon us and more likely to take things into our own hands and make necessary changes.
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October 15, 2026 10:40 pm EDT(GMT-04:00)
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23oct5:38 amSun enters ScorpioPlanetary Ingress
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Sun enters Scorpio Sun is in Scorpio from October 23-November 22, 2026. The guiding principle of Scorpio is “I desire.” Scorpio is the sign of depth, intimacy, and extremes of feeling. Superficiality simply
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Sun enters Scorpio
Sun is in Scorpio from October 23-November 22, 2026.
The guiding principle of Scorpio is “I desire.” Scorpio is the sign of depth, intimacy, and extremes of feeling. Superficiality simply will not do with the Sun in Scorpio–we want to get to the bottom of matters. Mediocrity does not satisfy either. All that is hidden, taboo, secret, or suppressed interests us. In Libra, we strived towards equality and fairness. Scorpio, however, instinctively believes that life simply isn’t fair.
Scorpio’s energy is provocative, usually in a quiet way, as well as passionate, strong-willed, and intense. It can be an immensely healing and transformative energy. Jealousy, vindictiveness, beating a dead horse, and manipulative are some of the more negative expressions of Scorpio.
We are more likely to prosper through strategy and knowing the value of keeping some things to ourselves at the right times. Efforts to repurpose, recycle, salvage, and transform can be successful. We’re especially successful at organizing, researching, investigating, and analyzing.
While we can be quite controlled with effort, there is some inclination to extremism. We can be drawn to challenges and crises, and we feel compelled to heal, fix, and direct or manage.
Aspects the Sun makes while in Scorpio in 2026:
Excluding the Moon. The dates of the Sun’s major aspects are in bold.
Oct 23, 2026 11:44 PM Sun 0 Scorpio 45 conjunction Venus 0 Scorpio 45
Oct 25, 2026 11:14 AM Sun 2 Scorpio 13 quincunx Neptune 2 Aries 13
Oct 26, 2026 8:11 AM Sun 3 Scorpio 06 square Pluto 3 Aquarius 06
Oct 28, 2026 1:29 AM Sun 4 Scorpio 49 quincunx Uranus 4 Gemini 49
Oct 29, 2026 6:10 AM Sun quintile Jupiter
Oct 31, 2026 8:24 AM Sun biquintile Neptune
Nov 1, 2026 11:01 AM Sun 9 Scorpio 15 quincunx Saturn 9 Aries 15
Nov 4, 2026 9:24 AM Sun 12 Scorpio 11 conjunction Mercury 12 Scorpio 11
Nov 7, 2026 2:45 AM Sun biquintile Saturn
Nov 9, 2026 2:49 AM Sun 16 Scorpio 55 sesquiquadrate Neptune 1 Aries 55
Nov 13, 2026 10:21 AM Sun quintile Pluto
Nov 15, 2026 1:17 AM Sun 22 Scorpio 53 semi-sextile Venus 22 Libra 53
Nov 15, 2026 3:28 PM Sun 23 Scorpio 30 sesquiquadrate Saturn 8 Aries 30
Nov 17, 2026 6:52 AM Sun 25 Scorpio 09 square True Node 25 Aquarius 09
Nov 18, 2026 4:38 AM Sun 26 Scorpio 03 square Jupiter 26 Leo 03
Nov 19, 2026 9:37 AM Sun 27 Scorpio 16 quincunx Chiron 27 Aries 16
Nov 19, 2026 12:49 PM Sun 27 Scorpio 24 square Mars 27 Leo 24
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24oct3:12 amMercury turns retrograde in ScorpioRetrograde Station
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Mercury now turns retrograde at 20° Scorpio 59′. Mercury is retrograde from October 24th, 2026, at 20° Scorpio 59′, until November 13th, 2026, at 5° Scorpio 02′. Mercury Retrograde Cycle from October
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Mercury now turns retrograde at 20° Scorpio 59′.
Mercury is retrograde from October 24th, 2026, at 20° Scorpio 59′, until November 13th, 2026, at 5° Scorpio 02′.
Mercury Retrograde Cycle from October 24 to November 13, 2026:
Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio: October 24th to November 13th, 2026
- On October 4, 2026, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 5° Scorpio 02′
- On October 24, 2026, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 20° Scorpio 59’Rx
- On November 13, 2026, Mercury stations and turns direct at 5° Scorpio 02’D
- On November 30, 2026, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 20° Scorpio 59′
Read more about Mercury Retrograde. Where is Mercury Retrograde transiting by house in your natal chart? Does it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven? Read interpretations of Mercury Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle.
Mercury Retrograde
Mercury spends this retrograde cycle in the sign of Scorpio.
Note that the shadow period begins before Mercury turns retrograde–when Mercury first passes over the degree that Mercury later returns to in retrograde motion. The shadow period ends when Mercury again passes over the degree at which it first turned retrograde.
The shadow period is different than Mercury’s storm period in astrology, which refers to the period when Mercury is moving especially slowly.
Mercury’s post-retrograde shadow is generally better for new long-term endeavors than the pre-retrograde shadow. For new enterprises in the pre-retrograde shadow, the venture’s secondary progressed Mercury will turn direction (retrograde) in the coming years which may not be ideal.
Also note that things are most wonky on the days of the stations whether Mercury is turning retrograde OR direct (the start and end date of the retrograde cycle) as the shifts occur, after which we grow more accustomed to the energy.
Mercury is retrograde approximately three times a year for approximately three weeks each time. As such, retrograde Mercury is a fairly common occurrence (Mercury is retrograde approximately 18% of the time).
As the planet of communication, Mercury retrograde tends to breed a certain level of confusion. Mercury rules our “lower” mind–how we perceive and interpret information that we receive from our environment, and how we relay that information to others. Mercury has rulership over such things as speaking, negotiating, buying and selling, listening, formal contracts, documents, travel, the mail and shipping, and so forth. All of these areas of life are affected when Mercury is functioning in a sluggish state. Decision-making is challenged during Mercury retrograde.
Needless to say, it is not advised to sign contracts, engage in important decision-making, or launch a new business. Delays and challenges are more probable with Mercury retrograde. It’s a time when being careless with money, our personal information, or paperwork can be costly.
While Mercury is retrograde, we may be rethinking a previous opinion or idea. Looking to the signs and houses it transits can give clues as to what we may be reconsidering.
There is absolutely a positive side to Mercury Retrograde. This period is best used for re-organizing and reflecting. We look at the world a little differently–through different filters–and can come up with some very important inner revelations. It may be difficult to communicate them under this influence, but not everything needs to be rationalized.
Mercury retrograde periods can be times of heightened inner awareness, when meditation, benefiting from keeping a journal, reworking old plans, and reviewing past work are favored. Mercury retrograde is powerful for studies, particularly for returning to old studies or for re-learning or refreshing knowledge in a subject already taken.
Minor breaks in the mechanical aspects of communication can actually reconnect us to other means of communication, such as when there is an unexpected power outage and we’re forced off the computer and television, finding different and often satisfying ways to entertain ourselves.
It is important to note that there is absolutely no reason to suspend projects or anything of the sort during the Mercury Retrograde cycle. It’s not an ideal time to start new ones or to sign contracts, simply because a change of mind is quite likely once Mercury turns direct. However, it’s a fabulous time to do some “outside of the box” thinking. Acting on our ideas, however, might be best left for a Mercury Direct period.
Pay close attention to what you say and communicate in general, particularly around the days of Mercury’s stations (in this case, October 24th November 13th, 2026), as well as around retrograde Mercury’s conjunction to the Sun (called the “inferior conjunction“) on November 4th, 2026, at 12 degrees Scorpio (midway between the start and end of the retro period).
If you are itching to make a point with someone, especially, or if you are planning on “signing on the dotted line,” try to hold off. It is likely that you will have a change of mind once the station passes, and you can do some damage in the meantime. When a planet stations, its energies are very strong in our lives.
When Mercury stations, communications have more impact, so that negative ones could have long-term implications at this time. However, if you are very clear within yourself and about what you are communicating, this can be a positive thing.
With Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio:
While Mercury is retrograde in the sign of Scorpio, it’s a strong time to get in touch with our instincts, motivations, and “dark” side. Our society generally doesn’t value emotional communication as much as more rational approaches, but now is the time to explore our more intimate and emotional natures and how these affect our decision-making processes. Increased sensitivity or emotional “radar” is likely.
We should watch that we don’t get into a paranoid frame of mind, or read too much negativity into what others say. Retrograde Mercury periods tend to send us to the past for more or previously hidden information, and while in Scorpio, this is especially the case.
When Mercury is in Scorpio in general, 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.
Retrograde Mercury aligns with the Sun in Scorpio on November 4th, bringing illumination to our thoughts. It’s a favorable time for processing recent events and ideas, and for beginning to look at problems or issues from a new perspective and with a new understanding. Significant new ideas can be birthed at this time.
We might look at past decisions and ideas from a new, possibly enlightened perspective, and find usefulness in old or past ideas and recycling them in new ways.
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