Weekly Horoscope for Oct. 20-26

Sunday, Monday: the Moon is in Gemini
Perhaps it’s time for a real good, heart to heart talk with a friend. Maybe your best friend if possible. Venus (pleasant & charming) is currently in the sign Sagittarius, which is right across the astro wheel from the Moon’s location, and this makes it a special time to connect with someone who is very special.

Tuesday, Wednesday: the Moon is in Cancer
Mars is traveling through the sign Cancer (emotions). This is not the most desirable situation for a planet that rules confrontations and arguments. On the up side, the Moon’s home base sign is Cancer, which means that it is in a powerful position. Be wary of getting involved in situations that can turn out to be contentious. Just walk away if you can. 

Thursday, Friday, Saturday: the Moon is in Leo
Take some time out for lots of fun! This has been kind of an up and down sort of week, so let loose a little and restore your inner self with a whole bunch of laughter.

When reading this weekly horoscope, check your astrology chart to find which house (section of your chart) has the current Moon sign on the cusp (the beginning edge) & apply forecast information to that area of your life as well. For example, if the Moon is currently in Leo and one of the suggestions is to entertain – however Leo is located in the 12th house of your chart, which is an inward energy place…then have a small, quiet gathering. By contrast, if Leo is located in the 1st house of your chart, an outward energy place…have a party! It is also interesting to note when the current Moon is in the same sign as your birth Moon and to see how the flavor of that day carries through the following 30 days.

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Current Planet Positions:
Sun – Libra until Oct. 23, then Scorpio
Mercury – Scorpio until Nov. 3
Venus – Sagittarius until Nov. 12
Mars – Cancer until Apr. 18, 2025
(*retrograde Dec. 6, 2024-Feb. 24, 2025)
(*in-station Feb. 17-Mar. 9, 2025)
Jupiter – Gemini until June 10, 2025
Saturn – Pisces until Feb. 14, 2026
Uranus – Taurus until Apr. 26, 2026
Neptune – Pisces until Mar. 30, 2025
Pluto – Capricorn until Nov. 20

Current Asteroid Positions:
Ceres – Capricorn until Dec. 8
Pallas – Sagittarius until Dec. 1
Juno – Libra until Nov. 4
Vesta – Virgo until Oct. 28, then Libra
Chiron – Aries until May, 2027

Current Asteroid Transits:
Ceres – join forces with someone who has skills opposite yours; make the most of what you both have to offer.
Pallas – give your mind a boost to fly anywhere and everywhere as you ponder what you are doing with your life.
Juno – equalibrium is important.
Vesta – clarify exactly what it is that you are looking for in life and how to best be attentive to that.
Chiron – release pent-up anger; chart a new course for yourself.

Note: Weekly horoscope timeframes for Moon signs, void-of-course periods, and current planet & asteroid positions are noted for Eastern time zone (USA). Please adjust according to your own location. Times are not given if the void-of-course Moon occurs for a very short period or if it occurs during the night (based on same Eastern time zone).

∗Mercury Retrograde – the speed of the planet slows down considerably. Communications, paperwork, electronics, traffic and mail can become very mixed-up, delayed, or go on the ‘fritz’ during this time. A situation will be in the process of changing, so wait until Mercury is direct (resumes its regular speed) to finalize anything. In general, maintain a slower, more cautious pace in daily affairs. Always allow at least two days before (to slow down) and after (to resume regular activities) a Mercury retrograde period. (Read More about Mercury Retrograde including *Direct & In-Station)

*Venus Retrograde – just like Mercury, the speed of the planet slows down considerably. Relationships, especially love relationships, will likely be more in the background than upfront. Take it easy with expressed feelings of that nature and agree to address any concerns after Venus goes Direct. (See info about Mercury Direct & In-Station and apply that to Venus when appropriate.)

*Mars Retrograde – just like Mercury, the speed of the planet slows down considerably. Decisions and actions will be more difficult to implement. Avoid confrontations. Be careful about cuts & burns. (See info about Mercury Direct & In-Station and apply that to Mars when appropriate.)

**Total Lunar Eclipse – when the Moon appears to be completely covered.
**Partial Lunar Eclipse – the Full Moon is not completely covered.
**Lunar Eclipse/A – appulse, a penumbral eclipse, the Moon enters only the penumbral of the earth. (penumbral = shadowy, partial shadow, marginal area)