A detailed look at the astrology forecast for October 2026, with astrologer Chris Brennan.
This month is dominated by a tumultuous Venus retrograde in Scorpio, kicking off alongside intense hard aspects to Mars and Pluto, which will dredge up some challenging things from the past.
Tensions are further heightened as Mercury slows down and stations retrograde in Scorpio later in the month, bringing communication breakdowns and the need for significant retooling.
I explore the historical precedents for these transits and break down how to navigate this tough astrological weather before the planets finally station direct and offer resolution in mid-November.
This is episode 551 of The Astrology Podcast.
Timestamps
0:00:00 Introduction
00:02:04 October 2026 astrological overview
00:05:01 Early October alignments and Mars-Pluto opposition
00:10:00 General themes of Venus retrograde
00:18:38 Venus retrograde in Scorpio and 8-year cycles
00:28:00 High-stakes diplomacy and historical parallels
00:41:21 Artistic and cultural expressions of Venus in Scorpio
00:47:41 Chronological breakdown resumes: early October aspects
00:49:38 October 6 and 7: Mercury-Venus, and Uranus aspects
00:54:45 October 10: New Moon in Libra
00:58:29 October 15: Pluto stations direct in Aquarius
01:04:26 October 19: Venus square Pluto
01:05:13 October 16: Mars trine Saturn
01:08:09 October 23: Scorpio season begins and Venus Cazimi
01:12:38 October 24: Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio
01:16:35 October 26: Full Moon in Taurus
01:19:17 October 30: Mercury retrograde square Mars
01:22:27 October electional astrology chart
01:29:28 Looking ahead: Venus and Mercury station direct in November
01:36:27 Wrap-up and sponsor shoutouts
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