October horoscopes
October 1-31, 2026
Every sign's October: the shape of the month and the days that move it.
The sky's dates in October
- Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio
New Moon in Libra- Pluto turns direct in Aquarius
- Mercury turns retrograde in Scorpio
- Full Moon in Taurus
Pick your sign
AriesMar 20–Apr 19Venus and Mercury both turn back: a month to look twice at what you share
TaurusApr 20–May 20Venus, your ruler, backs up through your partnership house: a month for second looks at love
GeminiMay 21–Jun 20Mercury, your ruler, turns retrograde on the 24th: October is for rereading before you hit send
CancerJun 21–Jul 21Venus turns back through your 5th house: October is a second look at what, and who, you love
LeoJul 22–Aug 22Home takes the spotlight as your ruling Sun moves into your home house and Venus slows down there
VirgoAug 23–Sep 22Mercury, your ruler, turns back in your conversation house: a month for rereading before you reply
LibraSep 23–Oct 22Venus, your ruling planet, turns back this month: a season to rethink what you truly value
ScorpioOct 23–Nov 21Pluto turns forward in your home house while Venus and Mercury go back over your own story
SagittariusNov 22–Dec 20October turns you inward: Venus and Mercury go retrograde in your private 12th house
CapricornDec 21–Jan 19Venus and Mercury both turn back in your friendship house: a month for second looks
AquariusJan 20–Feb 17Pluto turns forward in your own sign while your career house asks for a second look
PiscesFeb 18–Mar 19Venus and Mercury both turn back in your 9th house: a month for rethinking big plans