Venus retrograde begins this week and we welcome the annual new moon in Libra to help us restore balance. Here’s all the astrology for this week, plus your sign’s horoscope, from The AstroTwins!
Your weekly horoscopes for October 5-11
What’s does this week’s horoscope forecast for your zodiac sign? The AstroTwins’ weekly horoscopes for October 5-11, 2026, reveal what the planets have in store.
Overview of the week’s astrology for October 5-11
Your sign’s horoscope follow’s this overview.
Table talks! Mercury unites with Venus retrograde on Tuesday
Like it or not, buried feelings bubble up on Tuesday, October 6, as Mercury collides with Venus retrograde in Scorpio. Old hurts, grudges or unspoken desires could demand airtime, and you may feel like you’ll explode if you don’t get them off your chest. With verbal Mercury in the mix, putting thoughts and feelings into words can spark powerful insights. Just choose your sounding board wisely. Venting to a pot-stirrer could leave you feeling exposed—or worse, even more upset. If you want real perspective (and you do), confide in someone you trust who can help you process without fanning the flames. Revelations may arrive mid-conversation, but hold off on the dramatic “we need to talk” speech. With both planets in deep-diving Scorpio, more epiphanies are still on their way.
Rabble-rousers Mars and Uranus duet on Wednesday
Ready to shake up the status quo? As go-getter Mars in Leo forms a lively sextile with innovative Uranus in Gemini on Wednesday, October 7, channel that rebellious streak into a productive outlet. Ideas that seemed too radical last week could suddenly feel doable, especially if you pitch them with Leo’s flair and Gemini’s quick wit. This is a prime moment to test-drive an unconventional plan or try a shortcut that saves you hours. Spontaneous invitations deserve a yes, too, since a chance encounter could turn into an exciting collaboration. Just pace yourself. Uranus can spark a flurry of brilliant ideas, but Mars wants results, so pick the one that excites you most and run with it.
Find your missing link with Saturday’s new moon in Libra
Where’s the missing link in your life? Saturday, October 10’s Libra new moon (11:50AM; 17°22′) kicks off a six-month cycle that energizes partnerships of every kind—romantic, professional, creative, you name it. New moons are cosmic starting blocks, so take time to clarify what you truly need before you send out any casting calls. Which skills, perspectives or qualities would genuinely strengthen your vision? Jot them down and get specific. Reflect on past experiences, too. What have you learned? Note what you absolutely do—and don’t—need in a plus-one. If you’re already in a relationship, realign goals and make sure the roles you’ve each taken still feel supportive. And while you may adore someone, don’t shoehorn them into the wrong part. That could create more strain than synergy.
Steer clear of toxic types on Saturday when Venus squares Mars
The cosmic lovebirds Venus and Mars clash again—and this round has teeth. Unlike July’s skirmish in flexible mutable signs, Saturday, October 10’s square between retrograde Venus in Scorpio and Mars in Leo lands in stubborn fixed signs. Values may collide, so ask yourself: Are you blowing up a minor difference or staring down a genuine dealbreaker? Today could serve a smorgasbord of righteousness, pride and a flat-out refusal to budge. Don’t ignore legitimate red flags but think twice before torching a bridge you might later need. Not sure? Let Venus’ retrograde (through November 13) buy you time. Space and patience could reveal whether this tension is a growth edge or a line in the sand.
Weekly horoscopes for all zodiac signs (previews below!)
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