10/01/2026
SIGNIFICANT DATES FOR OCTOBER 2026-Lexie Wilson, Astrologer
The main energy this month is Pluto stationing direct on the 15th. We’ll feel this powerful energy about 5 days before it’s exact until 5 days after it’s exact.
Oct 2 – Mercury square Mars, Mercury square Pluto, Mars trine Neptune – Mercury square Mars can make us feel irritable, or we may have to deal with others who are irritable. Mercury square Pluto is a good time for studying, especially spiritual studies that can transform your life. Mars trine Neptune can bring the desire to be of service to others. This is a good time for charity work or looking at deepening spiritual practices.
Oct 3 – Venus stations retrograde, Mars opposite Pluto – Venus retrograde is a good time to reflect and assess our relationships and finances. Mars opposite Pluto can be a good time to make changes for yourself.
Oct 4 – Sun opposite Saturn – This transit can bring low physical energy, and we may become more aware of our shortcomings.
Oct 6 – Mercury conjunct Venus – This transit can bring energy to appreciate beauty, art, and music.
Oct 10 – New Moon in Libra – The New Moon is good for starting new projects, so things relating to balance, harmony, and art are favored.
Oct 15 – Pluto stations direct – – Pluto stations are very powerful, and Pluto turning direct can bring transformation of all kinds. Try to make positive changes in your life at this time.
Oct 16 – Mars trine Saturn – This is a good time for getting things done, Mars brings the energy to move forward, and Saturn brings attention to detail to make things work correctly.
Oct 20 – Venus square Pluto – This energy can bring transformation to relationships.
Oct 23 – Sun enters Scorpio, Sun conjunct Venus – When the Sun enters Scorpio we get more intense, we dig deeper, and want to experience things we aren’t familiar with. Sun conjunct Venus is a good time to socialize, and we want to find new ways to be creative.
Oct 24 – Mercury turns retrograde – –– Mercury retrograde creates problems with communication and technology. Try not to start new projects or make major repairs or purchases during this time. This is a good time for a vacation, or to think about what projects you might want to start when the retrograde is over.
Oct 25 – Venus enters Libra – Venus enters Libra and the energy becomes more calm and cooperative.
Oct 26 – Full Moon in Ta**us, Sun square Pluto – Full Moon in Ta**us is a good time to enjoy friends, a good meal, and entertainment. Sun square Pluto can bring transformation, but there may be obstacles to overcome.
Oct 30 – Mercury square Mars - This can bring an irritable energy. This is best offset by doing physical or exercise.