October 2026 Horoscope for your Rising Sign

Aries Rising

Aries Rising, the spotlight this month is on your shared resources. This can be referring to contracts, marriages, divorces, and intimacy. Mercury and Venus both retrograde through this house, bringing reflection on your relationships and disruptions in communication and technology. If you're working on a contract, back up everything. Try saving launch dates or contract signings until after November 13th.

The month begins with Pluto Mars opposition. This runs until October 11th. Your own creative expression and your sense of belonging to a group are clashing. You can choose one or find a compromise. Your individuality matters, but so does the collective.

On October 3rd, Venus retrogrades in Scorpio bringing reflection to your relationships and enjoyment in your shared resources or financials. . Mercury squares up with the Pluto-Mars opposition which add tension to the opposition. Remember this is reflection, not action.

On October 10th, the New Moon in Libra lands in your 7th house, a great time to manifest something new in your close personal relationships.

On October 11th, Mars in Leo exits its opposition with Pluto, the tug of war is over but the tension with your shared resources still presses against your creative expression or even children.

On October 24th, Mercury goes retrograde in Scorpio, bringing disruptions in communication, travel, contracts, and agreements in your house of shared resources. Since Venus is also retrograding through this house as well, you may find yourself in previously had conversations.

On October 25th, Venus retrogrades back into Libra, and reflection on your relationships comes to the forefront.

On October 26th, the Full Moon in Taurus lands in your 2nd house. Something in your house of values is illuminated so you can revisit it, reflect on it, and release it.

Taurus Rising

Taurus Rising, most of the activity this month is in your 7th house in Scorpio, the house of close personal relationships. Mercury and Venus both retrograde through this house, bringing reflection on your relationships and disruptions in communication and technology. If you're working on a contract, back up everything. Try saving launch dates or contract signings until after November 13th.

The month begins with Pluto Mars opposition. This runs until October 11th. It may feel like a tug of war between your career and your home life, and it can create bigger waves than usual.

On October 3rd, Venus begins its retrograde in Scorpio, in your 7th house of close personal relationships. Old flames can find their way into your life or your close personal relationships adds tension to the Pluto-Mars opposition.

On October 10th, the New Moon in Libra lands in your 6th house, a great time to manifest a new work, healthy habit or more productive routine.

On October 11th, The tug of war ends, and your ambitions turn toward reflecting on your relationships and how you enjoy them, if you're enjoying them at all.

On October 24th, Mercury goes retrograde in Scorpio, and communication in your relationships may break down. Take the time to communicate rather than assuming they know what you meant.

On October 25th, Venus retrogrades back into Libra, in your 6th house. The enjoyment and creativity in your work and health routines are revisited.

On October 26th, the Full Moon in Taurus illuminates your self-expression or your ego. This is a time to reveal, illuminate, and release.

Gemini Rising

Gemini Rising, most of the activity this month is in your 6th house in Scorpio, the house of work, health, and routines. Mercury and Venus both retrograde through this house, bringing reflection on your relationships and disruptions in communication and technology. If you're working on a contract, back up everything. Try saving launch dates or contract signings until after November 13th

The month begins with Pluto-Mars opposition. The big things that expand your mind, like religion, education, and travel, are in a tug of war with local affairs of communication and short trips. Its can be as small as deciding between a local trip or international travel or as big as deciding between your truth and the universal truth.

On October 3rd, Venus retrogrades in Scorpio, in your 6th house. Reflections happen around your work, healthy habits and routines. Mercury in this house is adding tension to the tug of war. This is a time of reflection.

On October 10th, the New Moon in Libra is a great time to manifest creativity, romance, or even a vacation.

On October 11th, Mars in Leo exits the opposition with Pluto and squares Venus retrograde in Scorpio. Your thoughts shift toward your work, health, and routines. You may begin to question whether you're being creative enough, or whether you're still enjoying them.

On October 24th, Mercury goes retrograde in your 6th house, and communication and technology may be disrupted here.

On October 25th, Venus retrogrades back into Libra, in your 5th house. You shift to reflecting on your creations, your children, or even romance.

On October 26th, the Full Moon in Taurus illuminates something in your subconscious, with the potential to release it. It's a great time for shadow work, or for figuring out what's really triggering you.

Cancer Rising

Cancer Rising, most of the activity this month is in your 5th house in Scorpio, the house of creativity, children, romance, and even vacations. Mercury and Venus both retrograde through this house, bringing reflection on your relationships and disruptions in communication and technology. If you're working on a contract, back up everything. Try saving launch dates or contract signings until after November 13th.

The month begins with Pluto-Mars opposition. It's a tug of war between your personal resources and the resources you share with others. You can choose one or the other, or compromise on both and find common ground.

On October 3rd, Venus retrogrades in Scorpio. Reflections begin in your own creative expression and if you are still enjoying them. Mercury transiting this house causes tension in the tug of war.

On October 10th, the New Moon in Libra lands in your 4th house, a great time to manifest something new in your home and foundation.

On October 11th, Mars in Leo exits the opposition with Pluto and squares Venus retrograde in Scorpio. The tension between your values and valuables and your creativity, fun, and enjoyment reaches a peak.

On October 24th, Mercury goes retrograde in your 5th house, and disruptions in communication and technology can happen. Be clear when communicating with children, and double and triple check those vacation plans.

On October 25th, Venus retrogrades back into Libra, in your 4th house. Reflections on your enjoyment of your house and home can take place.

On October 26th, the Full Moon in Taurus reveals something in your friends and community. You can also choose to release old friends.

Leo Rising

Leo Rising, most of the activity this month is in your 4th house in Scorpio, the house of home and foundation. Mercury and Venus both retrograde through this house, bringing reflection on your relationships and disruptions in communication and technology. If you're working on a contract, back up everything. Try saving launch dates or contract signings until after November 13th.

The month begins with Pluto-Mar opposition. It's a tug of war between the way you want to express yourself and your close personal relationships. You can choose one or the other, or compromise on both.

On October 3rd, Venus retrogrades in Scorpio, in your 4th house. You may find yourself reflecting on the close personal relationships in your home life. Mercury is also transiting through your the house of home and foundation. This squares off with the Mars-Pluto opposition.

On October 10th, the New Moon in Libra lands in your 3rd house, favoring manifestations around local travel, communication, and learning.

On October 11th, Mars in Leo exits the opposition with Pluto and squares Venus retrograde in Scorpio. Tension rises between your public image and your home life.

On October 24th, Mercury goes retrograde in your 4th house. Communication at home can get a little dicey, so tread with caution.

On October 25th, Venus retrogrades back into Libra, in your 3rd house. Your relationships with siblings or neighbors get a review, or old conversations may resurface.

On October 26th, the Full Moon in Taurus lands in your 10th house. Something in your house of career is illuminated, and you can release anything that's no longer serving you in that area of life.

Virgo Rising

Virgo Rising, most of the activity this month is in your 3rd house in Scorpio, the house of communication, education, local travel, siblings, and neighbors. Mercury and Venus both retrograde through this house, bringing reflection on your relationships and disruptions in communication and technology. If you're working on a contract, back up everything. Try saving launch dates or contract signings until after November 13th.

The month begins with Pluto-Mars opposition. It's a tug of war between your work, health, and routines and your subconscious. You could be working your way toward burnout or self-sabotage.

On October 3rd, Venus retrogrades in Scorpio. You may find yourself revisiting old communications, thinking about an old flame or reminiscing on a vacation. Reflection is at the front. Mercury going through your house of communication is squaring up with the Mars-Pluto opposition. Communication, siblings or neighbors may add tension to the opposition.

On October 10th, the New Moon in Libra lands in your 2nd house, a great time to manifest new income or new ways of being valued.

On October 11th, Mars in Leo, in your 12th house, exits the opposition with Pluto and squares Venus retrograde in Scorpio. Tensions are still strong between your subconscious and the way you think and communicate. Your neighbors or siblings may trigger something from within, or you may need to reflect on what's going on in the recesses of your mind.

On October 24th, Mercury goes retrograde in your 3rd house, and communication is disrupted in a major way. Check and double check any communications, texts and correspondence.

On October 25th, Venus retrogrades back into Libra, in your 2nd house. You may begin to reflect on your spending and your budget.

On October 26th, the Full Moon in Taurus lands in your 9th house. Something can be revealed or illuminated in your spiritual practice, your education, or your travel, and you can choose to release in any of these areas.

Libra Rising

Libra Rising, most of the activity this month is in your 2nd house in Scorpio, the house of personal values. Mercury and Venus both retrograde through this house, bringing reflection on your relationships and disruptions in communication and technology. If you're working on a contract, back up everything. Try saving launch dates or contract signings until after November 13th.

The month begins with Pluto-Mar opposition. It's a tug of war between your personal creations and your community. You can choose one or the other, or find middle ground and compromise on both.

On October 3rd, Venus retrogrades in Scorpio. You may find yourself reflection on how you’re valued in your relationships or reflecting on spending in your creative projects. Mercury ring through the same house as values is adding tension to the tug of war.

On October 10th, the New Moon in Libra lands in your 1st house, a great time to manifest how you express yourself, your appearance, and your public image.

On October 11th, Mars in Leo, in your 11th house, exits the opposition with Pluto and squares Venus retrograde in Scorpio. Your values and your community clash.

On October 24th, Mercury goes retrograde in your 2nd house. Communication and technology gets disrupted. If you are doing books for your business or tracking your spending, double and triple check. There may be a purchase or expense you missed.

On October 25th, Venus retrogrades back into Libra, in your 1st house, bringing reflection on your self-image. Please do not change your hair or do any major cosmetic work during this time. Wait until after Mercury and Venus go direct.

On October 26th, the Full Moon in Taurus lands in your 8th house. Something is illuminated in marriage, divorce, contracts, or intimacy, and you may choose to release it.

Scorpio Rising

Scorpio Rising, most of the activity this month is in your 1st house in Scorpio, the house of ego, self-expression, and image. Mercury and Venus both retrograde through this house, bringing reflection on your relationships and disruptions in communication and technology. If you're working on a contract, back up everything. Try saving launch dates or contract signings until after November 13th. I recommend not making any changes to your hairstyle, do any major outfit hauls, or get any cosmetic work done during this time.

The month begins with Pluto-Mar opposition. It's a tug of war between your career and your home life, and it may force you to choose one or the other. You can also compromise on both and find middle ground.

On October 3rd, Venus retrogrades in Scorpio, in your 1st house of self expression. You may find an old outfit in the back of the closet, wanting to go back to your original hair color or reclaling how you acted with an old flame. Mercury is also going through your first house and squaring up with the Mars-Pluto opposition causing additional tension. The way you want to express yourself, and your ego, adds to it. On October 7th, Mercury conjuncts Venus retrograde in your 1st house, and your self-expression and ego come to the front of your mind.

On October 10th, the New Moon in Libra lands in your 12th house, a great time to manifest anything you want to start behind the scenes. You can also manifest getting through that shadow work that just seems to stick.

On October 11th, Mars in Leo, in your 10th house, exits the opposition with Pluto and squares Venus retrograde in Scorpio. Tensions rise as you reflect on how you express yourself in your community.

On October 24th, Mercury goes retrograde in your 1st house, and both Venus and Mercury are now retrograding through it. This is a time for reflection on how you present yourself or your current ego, not action.

On October 25th, Venus retrogrades back into Libra, in your 12th house. Take time to reflect on whether you're enjoying your alone time and your movements behind the scenes.

On October 26th, the Full Moon in Taurus lands in your 7th house. Something is illuminated in your house of close personal relationships, and you can choose to release an old flame that is no longer serving you.

Sagittarius Rising

Sagittarius Rising, most of the activity this month is in your 12th house in Scorpio, the house of the subconscious and behind-the-scenes action. Mercury and Venus both go retrograde here, bringing reflection on your relationships and values, along with disruptions in technology and communication. If you're working on a contract, back up everything. Try saving launch dates or contract signings until after November 13th.

The month begins with Pluto-Mars opposition. Expect a debate between short trips and far-away vacations, or a clash between your personal truth and the universal truth.

On October 3rd, Venus retrogrades in Scorpio, in your 12th house. Reflections on previous secret affairs or randomly thinking about a past flame have a tendency to make their way into our minds. Mercury is also transiting through this house and squares up with the opposition; your subconscious and your hidden secrets add to it.

On October 10th, the New Moon in Libra lands in your 11th house, a great time to put your manifestations out around your friends and community.

On October 11th, Mars in Leo, in your 9th house, exits the opposition with Pluto and squares Venus retrograde in Scorpio. Tensions continue between your subconscious, the hidden, and the expansiveness of the universe.

On October 24th, Mercury goes retrograde in your 12th house. This is a powerful time for inner reflection. Review but be kind to yourself.

On October 25th, Venus retrogrades back into Libra, in your 11th house. You may find yourself reflecting on your friends and community. Are you still finding enjoyment in them?

On October 26th, the Full Moon in Taurus lands in your 6th house. Something in your work, health, and routines is illuminated and can be revealed.

Capricorn Rising

Capricorn Rising, most of the activity this month is in your 11th house in Scorpio, the house of community, friends, and group projects. Mercury and Venus both go retrograde here, bringing reflection on your relationships and values, along with disruptions in technology and communication. If you're working on a contract, back up everything. Try saving launch dates or contract signings until after November 13th.

The month begins with Pluto-Mars opposition. A tug of war takes place between your personal finances and shared finances. You may have to decide whether to keep your finances to yourself or merge them with another, and your personal values may be pulled against in a contract. You can choose one or the other, or compromise on both and find middle ground.

On October 3rd, Venus retrogrades in Scorpio, in your 11th house of community. You begin to reflect on if your community, acquaintances or group projects are serving you. Mercury is also transiting this house which means your community and possibly friends adds tension to the tug of war. Do they need a shake up?

On October 10th, the New Moon in Libra lands in your 10th house, a great time to manifest that dream job or promotion.

On October 11th, Mars in Leo, in your 8th house, exits the opposition with Pluto and squares Venus retrograde in Scorpio. Tensions continue to rise between your shared resources, your contracts, and your community.

On October 24th, Mercury goes retrograde in your 11th house of community, friendships and group projects. Miscommunications and technology hiccups have a tendency to wreck havoc.

On October 25th, Venus retrogrades back into Libra, in your 10th house. You may reflect on or revisit your career aspirations and your legacy.

On October 26th, the Full Moon in Taurus lands in your 5th house. Something may be revealed or illuminated with your children, your fun, and your personal creative projects.

Aquarius Rising

Aquarius Rising, most of the activity this month is in your 10th house in Scorpio, the house of career and legacy. Mercury and Venus both go retrograde here, bringing reflection on your relationships and values, along with disruptions in technology and communication. If you're working on a contract, back up everything. Try saving launch dates or contract signings until after November 13th.

The month begins with Pluto-Mars opposition. There is a tug of war between the way you want to express yourself and your close personal relationships. You can choose one or the other, or compromise on both and meet in the middle.

On October 3rd, Venus retrogrades in Scorpio, in your 10th house. Reflections on your career and legacy. You may find an old job contact you or decide that the people you are working with may not fit into your longterm goals. Mercury is also transiting this house and your career adds tension to the tug of war.

On October 10th, the New Moon in Libra lands in your 9th house, favoring manifestations around travel, a new spiritual practice, or getting accepted into a school.

On October 11th, Mars in Leo, in your 7th house, exits the opposition with Pluto and squares Venus retrograde in Scorpio. Tensions rise between your close personal relationships and your career.

On October 24th, Mercury goes retrograde in your 10th house. Miscommunication and disruptions in technology has the tendency to happen during this time. Double and triple check contracts. Read through your emails x 2 and back up your work computer.

On October 25th, Venus retrogrades back into Libra, in your 9th house. You'll reflect on your spiritual practice, your travel, or your education.

On October 26th, the Full Moon in Taurus lands in your 4th house. Something may be revealed in your home life, or you may need to release something from a previous home life that is no longer serving you.

Pisces Rising

Pisces Rising, most of the activity this month is in your 9th house in Scorpio, the house of education, spiritual practice, and travel. Mercury and Venus both go retrograde here, bringing reflection on your relationships and values, along with disruptions in technology and communication. If you're working on a contract, back up everything. Try saving launch dates or contract signings until after November 13th.

The month begins with Pluto-Mars opposition. It's a tug of war between what's hidden and your everyday routines. Your inner subconscious could be getting in the way of a new healthy habit.

On October 3rd, Venus retrogrades in Scorpio, in your 9th house. You may find yourself reflecting on a spiritual practice, going back to school or revisiting an old trip. Mercury has been transiting this house as well and is squaring up with the tug of war. Your schooling, travel or education may cause extra tension.

On October 10th, the New Moon in Libra lands in your 8th house, a great time to manifest a contract you've been working on going smoothly, a marriage date being set, or a new intimate partner.

On October 11th, Mars in Leo, in your 6th house, exits the opposition with Pluto and squares Venus retrograde in Scorpio. Your reflecting creates tension in your everyday routines.

On October 24th, Mercury goes retrograde in your 9th house. Miscommunications and disruptions in technology is more likely to happen. Back up that term paper and allow extra time for those travel plans.

On October 25th, Venus retrogrades back into Libra, in your 8th house. Contracts may get revisited, or you may take a second look at how a divorce went down.

On October 26th, the Full Moon in Taurus lands in your 3rd house. Something is revealed or illuminated around a short trip, a conversation, or one of your neighbors.

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