Venus retrograde begins this week! Here’s all the astrology for this week, plus your sign’s horoscope, from The AstroTwins!
Your weekly horoscopes for September 28-October 4
What’s does this week’s horoscope forecast for your zodiac sign? The AstroTwins’ weekly horoscopes for September 28-October 4, 2026, reveal what the planets have in store.
Overview of the week’s astrology for September 28-October 4
Your sign’s horoscope follow’s this overview.
Manic Monday: Sun trines Uranus in air signs
Feeling restless? If you’ve hit a plateau, Monday, September 28’s Sun-Uranus trine could jolt you into shaking things up. Just don’t throw common sense to the wind. With the Libra Sun syncing to renegade Uranus in Gemini, sudden flashes of inspiration may tempt you to leap into uncharted territory without a plan. If your gut says, “Go for it,” listen—but read all the safety instructions before you start experimenting.
Shhhhh! Messenger Mercury slips into Scorpio from Wednesday until December 6.
Say less. As communication planet Mercury dives into secretive Scorpio from Wednesday, September 30 until December 6, your words pack extra power, but so does your silence. Don’t feel pressured to spill every detail—or any at all. Let people earn your trust as you turn the getting-to-know-you phase into a delicious unfolding. Advance warning: Mercury spins retrograde (alongside Venus) from October 24 to November 13. Plan ahead with extra security measures. Update your passwords, change your privacy settings on the socials, assign new codes for all your locks. A sultry ex or intriguing frenemy could slip back into your DMs at some point during this cycle. If you’d rather not open that door again, you might want to block ‘em for your own self-protection.
Rambunctious Mars trines pushover Neptune on Friday
As flamboyant Mars in Leo high-fives dreamweaver Neptune in Aries this Friday, October 2, the whole world feels like improv night. “To thine own self be true” could serve as the day’s unofficial anthem, with these boundary-busting planets egging us on to make bold moves and headline-grabbing displays. Expect no shortage of spectacles—some dazzlingly inspired, others so off-key they’re chilling. Choose your associations carefully. If you amplify the wrong voice, others’ missteps could boomerang back to you. And before you hit “post” on your own spicy rant, pause for a gut check. One impulsive share could ignite a firestorm that takes forever to extinguish.
Then Mars opposes domineering Pluto on Saturday
Pride, power plays and hidden agendas: Brace yourself for some added intensity come Saturday, October 3! With fiery Mars in Leo facing off against controlling Pluto in Aquarius, an already-tense atmosphere teeters on the brink of explosive drama. It’s all too easy to get pulled into a psychological tug of war where one wrong word ignites a full-blown feud. Your greatest strength (and biggest challenge) will be staying calm. Refuse to be drawn into anyone’s mind games. No matter how tempting it is to clap back, shut it down instead. If you want to retain the upper hand, walk away before things escalate.
Cuffing season conundrum? Venus retrograde begins Saturday
Scorching hot, icy cold, lukewarm again! Relationships could cycle through every temperature zone over the next six weeks as ardent Venus spins retrograde from Saturday, October 3 to November 13. The love planet reverses course every 18 months, but this is the first time in eight years that she’s moonwalked backward through Scorpio and Libra. During the retrograde, Venus switches her status from evening star (visible in the night sky) to morning star (visible just before dawn). Metaphorically speaking, seize the opportunity to put old love stories to bed and write a fresh chapter for amour.
From October 3 to 25, Venus conducts her reverse commute in sultry Scorpio, unearthing buried feelings about trust, loyalty and erotic chemistry. Then from October 25 to November 13, she rewinds through Libra, shaking up otherwise peaceful dynamics. Old conflicts may resurface and jealousy could flare. There’s no slapping a Band-Aid on it this time—Venus retrograde demands you drill down to the root of the issue. And surprise: It’s not about pointing fingers. While it takes two to tango, this backspin helps you recognize your role in any relationship that’s on shaky ground. Self-compassion is equally vital, especially as you wade through old hurts and attachment wounds that trace back to childhood. Double down on self-care and supportive practices like journaling, meditation and couples’ therapy. If an ex resurfaces, proceed with extreme caution. Toxic patterns love to repeat themselves during Venus retrograde. Unless you’ve both done the work, keep that chapter closed.
The week wraps with a tug of war: Sun-Saturn opposition
Libra season tempts you to keep the fete going: another VIP party, a splurge-worthy purchase, one more round for the table. Nothing wrong with a little luxury! But when indulgence tips into approval-seeking or avoidance, balance goes out the window. Cue Saturn in Aries, whose opposition to the Sun serves a much-needed reality check. Where are you overextending yourself to keep the peace or gain status? Today’s skies call for recalibration. Reassess your commitments, reset your boundaries and remember that joy doesn’t have to break the bank or undo your hard-won healthy habits.
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