Scorpio season begins this week, as does the last Mercury retrograde of the year! Here’s all the astrology for this week, plus your sign’s horoscope, from The AstroTwins!
Your weekly horoscopes for October 19-25
What’s does this week’s horoscope forecast for your zodiac sign? The AstroTwins’ weekly horoscopes for October 19-25, 2026, reveal what the planets have in store.
Overview of the week’s astrology for October 12-18
Your sign’s horoscope follow’s this overview.
Hold your fire! Venus retrograde clashes with furtive Pluto on Tuesday
Temptation with a twist! The second of 2026’s three Venus-Pluto squares dials up the intensity this Tuesday, October 20. With Venus retrograde in Scorpio, old flames, unresolved desires, or shadowy trust issues could surface from the depths. Secretive Pluto in Aquarius adds an edgy, unpredictable layer, stirring up obsessions, jealousy, or power plays. An ex may resurface, but before you crack open Pandora’s box, ask yourself: Is this true closure—or just a replay of old patterns? While magnetism is undeniable, manipulation lurks in the shadows. Use this raw, revealing energy to face deep fears around intimacy. Be honest, be brave, but don’t get dragged back into games you’ve already outgrown.
Scorpio season comes in with a sizzle on Friday
Money, power, sex! The zodiac’s most magnetic season begins as the Sun slips into Scorpio October 23 to November 22. Where could you merge “yours” and “theirs for a true win-win? This resourceful cycle favors trusted twosomes, whether you’re teaming up on a business venture, pooling funds for an investment, or simply splitting a subscription. You may also spot a few leaks in your budget. Time to trim the excess and let your profit margins grow. Because Scorpio rules transformation, be intentional with your focus. Energy flows where attention goes, and your manifesting powers are supercharged now. Don’t be surprised if someone you were “just thinking about” suddenly texts. And if it’s a late-night flirtation? Sultry Scorpio season knows exactly how to dial up the heat.
Where’d ya go? Venus retrograde disappears from the skies on Friday for the ‘inferior conjunction’
Friday also marks a major moment for love and desire! The Sun and retrograde Venus unite at the same degree of Scorpio, forming an “inferior conjunction”—a rare cosmic alignment that only happens every 584 days, right in the heart of Venus’s backspin. As Venus ends her “evening star” phase, she disappears from the sky for a few days. Think of this as a new moon for your love life: a blank canvas for mapping your next romantic chapter. You might even want to ritualize the magic of this “Venus cazimi.” Create a love altar with photos, symbols of your dream relationship, or sweet mementos with your S.O. Add a few favorite crystals, pull a tarot card, and let it bask in the sunniest window you can find. Done with a toxic tie? Channel that energy into writing a goodbye letter—then burn it instead of sending it. (Don’t worry, you can write a more effective draft after Venus turns direct November 13.) In a few days, Venus will reappear as a “morning star,” appearing in the sky at dawn. Ask yourself: What am I ready to put to rest—and what (or who) am I ready to welcome in?
Mercury joins Venus in the retrograde brigade on Saturday
Expressive Mercury turns retrograde in Scorpio on Saturday, October 24, kicking off a cosmic masquerade ball that lasts until November 13. With this backspin unfolding in the zodiac’s most secretive sign—and alongside Venus’s retrograde in Scorpio and Libra—take nothing at face value. Both planets remain retrograde until November 13, making matters of love, money, and communication especially tricky. Old secrets and unfinished emotional business could resurface, demanding resolution. The challenge? People may not present true to form, and key details could be concealed. If something feels off, channel your inner private investigator and dig quietly behind the scenes—but first, ask if it’s even worth your energy. Resist the pull to chase taboos, plot revenge, or let your shadow side run the show. Scorpio energy can stir up obsessions best left alone. Guard your own confidences like a hawk; even a casual tea spill could snowball into a serious breach of trust.
Retrograde Venus slips back from Scorpio into Libra on Sunday
Venus, planet of romance, beauty, and life’s finer things, is still spinning backward since October 3. On Sunday, October 25, she slips from intense, smoldering Scorpio into her home sign of harmony-seeking Libra, where she’ll remain retrograde until November 13. If the past few weeks felt like a plunge into karmic entanglements and unresolved passions, this next phase shifts the focus to the delicate art of partnership. Passion or drama? The scales could swing either way as Venus retraces her steps through Libra. Everyone will crave more TLC, but don’t expect it to flow perfectly in both directions. Keeping the give-and-take balanced will require extra effort. Exes may resurface, swearing they’ve changed, but stay clear-eyed about what’s real and what’s just déjà vu. Wedding on the calendar? No need to cancel the caterers or run off to Vegas. Still, a little premarital counseling couldn’t hurt—and for good measure, plan a vow renewal on your first anniversary. (Happily, Venus will NOT be retrograde next fall!)
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