This Week's Astrological Overview:
- Venus retrograde in Scorpio dredges up hidden relationship and financial matters demanding honest reevaluation
- Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus ignites revealing conversations
- The Libra New Moon on Saturday opens a new cycle focused on partnerships, justice, and contracts
- Retrograde Venus exactly square Mars brings dramatic emotional expression and heightened awareness of conflicts and injustices
- Mars sextile Uranus mid-week offers a welcome invitation to creative risk-taking and independent self-expression
Astrological Forecast:
October 5 to 11, 2026
Each week, astrologer Pam Younghans offers perspectives on the planetary influences currently at play. Consider this overview a compass to help you navigate both opportunities and challenges as they arise. Her insights are intended as guidance for reflection and empowerment, not as predictions. Your personal experiences will always be uniquely shaped by your birth chart and current transits.
Aspects of Note this Week:
All times Pacific (PDT). For other timezones, please adjust accordingly.
Monday: No major aspects are exact today
Tuesday: Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus
Wednesday: Mars sextile Uranus
Thursday: No major aspects are exact today
Friday: Mercury quincunx Saturn
Saturday: New Moon 8:49 a.m. PDT 17°21' Libra, retrograde Venus square Mars
Sunday: Sun square Ceres
Forecast: October 5 to 11, 2026
OCTOBER'S DEEP DIVE: We now emerge somewhat disheveled, but hopefully wiser, from the emotional intensity of the Mercury-Mars-Pluto T-square that has dominated the first few days of October. But we are far from done with this deep dive into the feeling realms; Venus is now retrograde in watery Scorpio, dredging up relationship and financial matters that require a closer examination and an honest reevaluation.
Conversations are especially revelatory and we could become obsessed with a developing news story early this week as Mercury and Venus conjoin in Scorpio; and yet, since Venus is retrograde and Mercury is already in its "pre-retrograde shadow," information that surfaces now represents only the first chapter of a longer story—one that will continue to unfold over the next two months.
Truths that are revealed this week could trigger deep anger and potentially dramatic responses, with Venus still within range of its square to Pluto and being exactly square Mars next weekend. We can expect even more to be exposed regarding the abuse of and crimes toward women under this influence. Since Venus also represents our handling of monies, more revelations regarding corruption, market manipulations, and shady financial dealings are likely to come forward as well.
LIBRA NEW MOON: The conjunction of the Sun and Moon at 17°21' Libra next weekend marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle, one that focuses our attention on either personal or business partnerships, themes of justice and fairness, and contracts or other legal matters. The New Moon occurs at 8:49 a.m. PDT on Saturday, October 10.
There is a serious tone to this New Moon, given that the luminaries are opposite Saturn. Evidence of the Great Unraveling is hard to deny. At the same time, we could experience frustration and an acute awareness that the "wheels of justice turn slowly." The reality of a situation is likely to become even more apparent as the light of the Moon grows in the days that follow the lunation.
Unsettling news or unexpected developments are possible with the New Moon in hard aspect to Uranus (sesquiquadrate). At the same time, a subtle sextile to Jupiter can help us find the silver lining.
DAILY ASPECTS THIS WEEK (October 5 to 11, 2026):
Monday
No major aspects are exact today.
Tuesday
Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus: Honest conversations are possible today and secrets may be revealed. We could suspect, however, that what we learn now is only the tip of the iceberg.
Wednesday
Mars sextile Uranus: This aspect supports creative self-expression and doing something simply for the fun of it. It also could inspire us to take new risks or assert our independence.
Thursday
No major aspects are exact today.
Friday
Mercury quincunx Saturn: Communications could be frustrating today. Efforts to learn the truth may be rejected or restricted.
Saturday
New Moon: The new lunar cycle begins at 8:49 a.m. PDT today, when the Sun and Moon align at 17°21' Libra.
Retrograde Venus square Mars: Feelings are expressed dramatically and stubbornly today. We may be especially aware of conflicts between gender-based perspectives, as well as the realities of violence against women.
Sunday
Sun square Ceres: This aspect represents an inner conflict between taking care of oneself and fulfilling the needs of loved ones.
Previous weeks' astrological overviews
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If Your Birthday Is This Week (October 5 to 11, 2026):
Throughout this year, you are called to find a new balance between self and other, between your desire for relationship and your need to be self-reliant. To facilitate this process, your life may present you with extra work responsibilities that demand your attention, with important relationship issues that require your presence, or possibly both. The challenge is to be in integrity with yourself, to say "Yes" when you truly mean it and to say "No" when your gut is telling you otherwise. (Solar Return Sun opposite Saturn)
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About the Author
Pam Younghans is a professional astrologer, editor, and writer. She lives in a log home northeast of Seattle, Washington with her beloved animal companions. She has been interpreting charts professionally for over 25 years. If you are interested in an astrology reading, e-mail
Article Recap:
This week's forecast centers on the intensifying energies of Venus retrograde in Scorpio, which continues to surface hidden truths in relationships and finances, culminating in a dramatic Venus-Mars square on Saturday. The Libra New Moon on October 10 opens a fresh cycle with a serious, Saturn-flavored focus on justice, partnerships, and accountability — even as Jupiter's subtle influence offers hope amidst the unraveling. Remaining grounded, honest, and in integrity with ourselves will be our greatest tool as revelations continue to unfold.
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