We enter Scorpion Season today, the 23rd October 2026 and also have a Venus star configuration where the Sun meets Venus in Scorpio forming what is known as a cazimi. A heavenly point of the pentagram that Venus makes. I see it as a portal of the Divine feminine as she becomes the Morning Star once again. We also have Mercury joining Venus in her retrograde in Scorpio – just before Venus moves into her own sign of Libra to continue that retrgrograde over the final two weeks or so until the 13th/14th November. We are in a time of retrogrades – as Neptune and Saturn are also retrograde in the sign of Aries. This is a big time in astrology as we also have a full Moon in Taurus on the 26th October and it will shift themes around our financial security, material grounding and comfort. Neptune and Saturn both being in Aries in the 1st house represents who we are and how we show up in the world. Neptune is looking back into what we hoped for as our dream. Saturn is working its way through old foundations and how we thought we fitted into them. All of these elements are coming up to ensure we start a whole new chapter of our lives and to let go of cycles that no longer fit in with the identity we now have. Sun squaring Pluto at the start of next week also brings a tension perhaps that stirs deep power struggles we may have had – that bring us to transformative realisations if we allow it!!!
ARIES
As the Sun moves into Scorpio you are being asked to make deeper connections to relationships and to have honest communications. Honest and frank ways of being are the new you! You may also be re-evaluating your finances – especially shared ones. Financial agreements or arrangements may be being looked at for the future and you are finding that you want to start building a nest egg and having more financial freedom! This ties in with travel especially short trips and going places that stimulate you. Not just for work but for pure enjoyment Aries. You want more of the good life – even in work! You want to enjoy what you do and to make the most of it as you know that anything you put your heart into always pays dividends!!! The full Moon in Taurus will also have you re-evaluating your worth and how you see your day to day life in the future. Be aware of short tempers and those who want to trigger you – and take a step back when you need to, knowing that you come back bigger and stronger when you do!!!
TAURUS
Scorpio is your opposite sign Taurus. The Sun entered Scorpio today and may highlight relationships for you especially with the full moon in your own sign in a few days. You need perspective and balance and to find a way to communicate to those you love. This may be a time of epiphanies and awakenings for you. You are in the midst of trying to come to terms with what you need and how you can be understanding in relationships while taking into account your own goals. Through exploring these aspects of your life in the coming days and weeks you will gain further insight into how to adjust accordingly! Something needs tweaking and resolving and you can make that journey into a deeper part of yourself to come to terms with old wounds you have to let go of and heal. Then a resolution will come and you will finally achieve a balance that you didnt realise you needed. The Full Moon will highlight where it is you are over giving to something or someone. You are in a time of great change when it comes to your own wants and needs and this has to be brought into the light. You are doing it!
GEMINI
As the Sun moves today Gemini you are entering a time where the focus will be on your work, and health. This transit will last until the 22nd November. You will be taking pride in your achievements at work and have the energy to do it!! You have focused on your health and well being and are now benefiting from that. You find you want to continue to keep up a new routine that allows you rest and play. You may be looking back at old jobs or careers and may even re-visit some, especially if people from past make an appearance! You are now focused on how your choice of career makes you feel. How your emotional body reacts to situations around you Gemini. As an air sign you can take on a lot of the emotions that crop up with people you are in contact with. You now know when to step back or to step up and not be guilted into reacting. Harmony is the key for you now. You only do what brings you pleasure! Trust that as you move into the next few weeks Gemini.
CANCER
The sun starts its transit of your Fifth House of joy and creativity today Cancer. You may want to focus on more creative pursuits especially in the home or around family. You will find in this time that you get great pleasure from the simple things in life and will make time for play! The Sun is highlighting your past as it meets with the Venus retrograde and romantic relationships may crop up in memory. You are making way for a new way of thinking when it comes to relationships in general and realise that you must not dwell on old patterns of how you acted or how things played out. You are in the process now of re-evaluating your life and especially your creativity. Maybe you had a creative block when it comes to writing or any artistic pursuits and suddenly you have a lightbulb moment! Reconnecting with old friends or people from past could happen but you find that something has shifted and the burden of old wounds or upsets has lifted!
LEO
The Sun in Scorpio moves into your Fourth House Leo. This is the house of home and family and where your heart is. You want more time to enjoy home and family and you want to create a comfortable sanctuary there for the future. You may also find that old friends come to mind or reconnect – especially with the Moon in Aquarius. As Mercury goes retrograde you may find you want to postpone any major home alterations and keep it to a minimum until the middle of November. You may be in the planning stage for future home improvements and this is the time over the next few weeks to organise it. Mars is still in your sign and it gives you a high energy to push forward with your ambitions Leo but it also might create tension if you are impatient. Trust your sense of humour to see you through any tricky moments! Also good news of new beginnings of any kind sees you celebrating!
VIRGO
As the Sun enters Scorpio today Virgo you find you have lots of ideas for the month ahead. You may be thinking about past relationships also with this Venus retrograde. You may learn something new or have new information that comes to light that puts a different perspective on things that may have confused you or made you feel guilty in the past. This makes you feel you are starting afresh and need not look back! You may also find that you are opening up to a new way of working or a change in your career. It may not be the exact moment for that change but you are looking into new roles that call you. With the full moon in Taurus next week you may focus on budgeting and make plans for where you want to travel in the future. This is a time of reorganising and planning for you Virgo during the Mercury retrograde – your ruling planet. When it comes to the middle of November you can start to put those plans and hopes and dreams into action but for now it is about putting it all down on paper and seeing where your dreams are.
LIBRA
The Venus shift from Scorpio into your own sign Libra happens this weekend and just as Mercury goes retrograde in Scorpio you may find you are turning your attention to past relationships and seeing how they played a part in who you are now. You are focusing on self love and even when in a relationship you are now realising how vital it is to care for you and show the same devotion to your own heart. Grounding and rest are needed as you navigate these times as you are prone to burn out. Meditation and music help you find a deeper level of rest and relaxation now – especially if you have been trying to balance work, home and play. As Mercury retrogrades until the middle of November now is the time for you to plan ahead with your own hopes and dreams but to make sure that this time is one where you invest in how you balance your own emotions with others. What you give and receive. How you navigate the journey of friendship while not being burdened by taking on the problems of others. All of the Libra to do list of relationships and balance comes into play this month so to be aware of past relationships and those that may crop up now! Can you re-kindle a friendship? Or do you need to even?
SCORPIO
There may be an emotional intensity to this day for you Scorpio. Not only is the Sun now in your own sign but of course Venus is still retrograde there – before it moves back into Libra – and you have Mercury about to go retrograde in your sign. Its all a bit much isnt it! You may need to step back from micro managing or trying to control outcomes just now. Your insight is always invaluable but you may just find your boundaries are not being honoured and you have to redefine them now. There may be a feeling of heavy unspoken intentions when it comes to relationships or the past. You have gone through a deep cleanse of the past and now find that certain aspects are clearer or you may go on to have a lightbulb moment as we go through the full Moon in Taurus (your opposite sign) on the 26th. Physically you need to walk, run or just meander outside to get the heaviness of whatever it is you are burdening yourself with. If its a worry about what to do or waiting on someone to make decisions just let it go – the retrogrades we are experiencing are enabling us make bigger bright decisions and we have to just allow the process and keep breathing – and keep letting go!
SAGITTARIUS
Slow down Sagittarius. The Sun has moved into Scorpio your Twelfth house – and is reminding you to rest and that you are not missing out by not being involved with someones big organised social gathering! You can take time off now Sagittarius. Time off from worrying or helping or just plain old carrying someone from taking their own responsibilities. You have earned a time of rest and re-set. In this retrograde old memories are stirred also and old faces come to mind. Patterns also come into play here and you may see how programming and patterns went a long way to your choices also – like us all – in the past. Honest conversations with relationships are something you pride yourself in and you may find someone you love has softened considerably as you have showed the way. Jupiter will enter Leo in your 9th House on the 31st (Halloween) sparking deeper learnings and also travel planning!!! So rest, and rebuild.
CAPRICORN
The Venus retrograde and the stars point towards career growth should you wish Capricorn – but also financial gains when it comes to investments or sudden gifts from the past. Trust you are to have this lol. Put it where it brings you the most comfort – be it towards home improvements or moving or even travel! Make sure it is for you! The Venus retrograde will also square Pluto so ensure everything is above board and you have double checked everything to make sure it all goes smoothly. The shift of Jupiter into Leo on the 31st October highlights shared resources and financial commitments so avoid rushing into major agreements where money is concerned as others may have lots of ideas about where your money can go and what it can do!!! A spiritual rest is what you need! Time out with a sound bath or meditation/yoga and just being you is the way to avoid any discussions about money just now – especially during retrogrades. But also the Full Moon in Taurus brings positive energy to all creative projects you may want to do and any romantic endeavours! Enjoy!
AQUARIUS
The Sun in Scorpio is in your Tenth House of career, reputation, life goals and commitments. You want to take charge of things in your personal life and how you are seen. You arrive at a powerful point today where you want to re-evaluate your own personal goals. During this Venus retrograde you have started to see things differently and any areas of discontent have been more visible in your day to day life. You want to move forward with a more authentic choice of what you want and who you are now. You do not fit into any defining roles from the past and you are not fitting into how you were once seen so this is a junction of sorts for you now Aquarius before you move into the next phase. Early in the coming week you are inspired to share your ideas and how you see things now. The full Moon in Taurus also turns your attention towards home and how you see it changing. But avoid power struggles with others at the moment especially during retrogrades. At the end of the month your focus shifts into your creative life and spending time doing what you love. Your personal freedom has been hard fought Aquarius and part of you knows you are very different from who you used to be and it is taking time for others to adjust! Keep moving and navigating these shifts of consciousness within you and yet have time to enjoy just being you!
PISCES
The Sun moves into your 9th House of expanding your consciousness! Explore your soul and spirit Pisces in the month ahead! Looking towards the future and not dwelling on the past is part of what you have to navigate now Pisces. You need to give attention to your own needs in the coming weeks during this retrograde time and to re-evaluate what you see as your role in certain situations. Not to be over extending yourself or even over burdening yourself with worries. You want to transform relationships around you perhaps and to have an honest and emotional conversation and yet all of this may be helping you learn the importance of your tolderance levels and defining clear personal boundaries. Avoid rushing in to save others – especially during the Venus retrograde Pisces. Just take tiny baby steps and adjust to being honestly and authentically you while not taking on the world to heal!!!
North Star Astrology 2026
Caroline xxx
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