October 25th/The week ahead: Changing Tides. Next Saturday (31st) Jupiter will enter Leo, this will signal a change in mood and fortune in the world. As Jupiter rules luck, things can turn around for Leo matters and people, leading to some surprising developments. Overall, this week is a very transitional period. Speaking of it, we start in an odd mood. Sunday has the Moon gandanta between Pisces and Aries, and the first hours of Monday have a Full Moon, so emotions can run high. Sunday and Monday can be days of catharsis and strange emotions.
November can be an odd tangent this year, as a lot is changing and in flux around this month. In astrology, we always look for confluence. And seeing so many interesting planetary tidbits, a warning lights up. We start from very late October, the 31st, when Jupiter entered Leo. This shows a change in luck in the world, as Leo matters and people will be favored in this cycle.
Speaking of tangents and being in flux, so is Jupiter. The planet will be in Leo between October 31st and January 24th next year. It will go retrograde on December 12th, moving back into Cancer in January.
Speaking of retrogrades, we start November with both Venus and Mercury retrograde. Their direct movement, both on November 13th, will signal a change in mood. New information coming out, new agreements and a fresh vision can change our perspective around that date.
Also this November, we will have an exact Uranus trine to Pluto. This is a major aspect of 2026, that has been a part of the year, and will be with us between 2026 and 2028. This aspect promises change, specially chaotic or erratic one, in the coming years. The exact aspect, this month, signals a key moment. It could be a time where some of these issues become clear, or we have a clear example of said chaotic energies.
Finally, going a bit ahead on this longer than usual intro, we have to talk about Rahu and Ketu. They will switch signs on December 5th this year, entering Capricorn and Cancer until June 2028.
Rahu shows our obsessions, and Ketu shows the opposite, demonstrating something that we are dettaching from or abandoning in some way.
Aquarius favors technology, politics, ideas and rebelion. Capricorn favors money, stability, practicality and establishment institutions. Clearly, there is a change in mood ahead, that will be clearer in 2027.
Events in November 2026
- 31/10/2026 02:33 Jupiter in Leo
- 01/11/2026 04:31 Venus trine Rahu exact 01°49’06” Libra R 01°49’05” Aquarius R
- 04/11/2026 05:31 Venus sextile Jupiter exact 00°29’34” Libra R 00°29’34” Leo
- 04/11/2026 09:24 Sun conjunct Mercury exact 17°56’47” Libra
- 05/11/2026 14:34 Venus in Virgo
- 09/11/2026 02:02 New Moon in Vishakha 22°39’19” Libra
- 10/11/2026 01:48 Venus sextile Mars exact 28°54’47” Virgo R 28°54’47” Cancer
- 11/11/2026 15:30 Jupiter opposition Rahu exact 01°15’50” Leo 01°15’50” Aquarius R
- 12/11/2026 09:49 Mars in Leo
- 13/11/2026 12:38 Mercury square Pluto 01°46’17” 10°47’57” Libra 09°01’40” Capricorn
- 13/11/2026 10:54 Mercury direct 10°47’55” Libra
- 24/10/2026 03:13 Mercury retro 26°44’42” Libra
- 13/11/2026 19:30 Venus direct 28°37’44” Virgo
- 03/10/2026 03:13 Venus retro 14°15’28” Libra
- 14/11/2026 19:31 Mars opposition Rahu exact 01°05’46” Leo 01°05’46” Aquarius R
- 16/11/2026 01:24 Mars conjunct Jupiter exact 01°39’15” Leo
- 16/11/2026 09:13 Sun in Scorpio
- 16/11/2026 20:57 Saturn sextile Uranus 04°23’32” 14°12’11” Pisces R 09°48’38” Taurus R
- 17/11/2026 08:08 Sun square Rahu exact 00°57’44” Scorpio 00°57’44” Aquarius R
- 18/11/2026 04:39 Sun square Jupiter exact 01°49’25” Scorpio 01°49’25” Leo
- 19/11/2026 12:49 Sun square Mars exact 03°10’32” Scorpio 03°10’32” Leo
- 22/11/2026 06:51 Venus in Libra
- 23/11/2026 19:08 Sun trine Neptune exact 07°28’45” Scorpio 07°28’45” Pisces R
- 24/11/2026 01:22 Venus trine Rahu exact 00°36’23” Libra 00°36’23” Aquarius R
- 24/11/2026 09:54 Full Moon in Krittika 08°06’03” Taurus
- 25/11/2026 12:27 Sun sextile Pluto exact 09°13’11” Scorpio 09°13’11” Capricorn
- 25/11/2026 17:41 Sun opposition Uranus exact 09°26’24” Scorpio 09°26’24” Taurus R
- 28/11/2026 07:05 Venus sextile Jupiter exact 02°26’47” Libra 02°26’47” Leo
- 29/11/2026 06:23 Uranus trine Pluto exact 09°17’30” Taurus R 09°17’30” Capricorn
- 30/11/2026 01:06 Sun trine Saturn exact 13°48’01” Scorpio 13°48’01” Pisces R
But what about November? I see a lot of regret ahead this next month. Astrology generally has a dislike for junctures, the in-betweens, when it comes to birth chart analysis. Things like 29 or 0 degrees of a sign, where you could be one or the other.
It’s not the end of the world, if you have this in your chart, but it shows a point of contention. Things are changing, there is no stability and strange developments are almost guaranteed.
I see November as one big juncture. Jupiter and Mars are both changing signs, from their October placements. There is a lot changing. Similarly, we will see many changes in the world.
Mars in Leo, on the 12th, will be a positive change. As we move on from the more erratic, at times childish, energies of Mars in Cancer; things will tend to get calmer. I must warn though that we are not out of the woods with Mars in Cancer yet. Mars retrograde next year (between January and April) will have Mars back in Cancer, from March 9th to April 26th. Still, we have a nice break, with Mars in Leo up until next March. We should make the best of this break.
The New Moon, in Vishakha, on the 9th will be an interesting turning point. Expect announcements and declarations related to forceful actions. People will try to push their way. The still active Mars in Cancer will favor vengeful behavior.
The Full Moon, in Krittika, on the 24th can be even more interesting. It will be conjunct Uranus, which shows sudden changes and rebellion. So that Full Moon could trigger odd changes and feisty events in the world.
Summary
Mundane
November and December are transitional months, more than usual, as many of the alingments in the skies are changing from their October (and 2026) placements.
The bigger change will be Rahu/Ketu, on December 5th, that one can trigger a huge change in mood in the world. A more sober and restrictive tone can come out of it.
A smaller, still important change, will be Jupiter temporarily entering Leo. From Oct 31st up until Jan 24th next year. This is a change in fortune and luck, even if temporary. It will compound with Ketu leaving Leo too. So upturns related to Leo are possible.
For technology, we can see an interesting change in December, some downturns are possible.
November also has Mercury and Venus turning direct, after being retrograde last month. This can show shifting moods, as well as regrets.
Notable dates in November:
- 09/11
- 13/11
- 16/11
- 24/11
- 29/11
Personal
On a personal level, these transitional moments are hard and interesting. They are hard because we feel pressured to change or make big decisions. At the same time, the uncertainty makes it harder to decide. And that’s what makes it interesting.
We have to find a way to change, take action, without over-committing and possibly getting stuck on the wrong horse. It isn’t easy. I wish I could say it was, but it isn’t.
My advice is to take small steps. Commit to improving a skill, rather than starting a huge project.
Editorial note
I’m deep into making my 2027 predictions, and overall getting things ready for next year. I don’t yet have a publishing date, but I intend to publish in early December. Check back later in November, I will probably make an announcement in regards to this.
October, when it comes… (I forgot to make that pun last month, so I’m doing it now anyways).
October is all about reversals this year, we will have Mercury and Venus turning retrograde, as well as Pluto turning direct this month. All these changes in motion show a time of, well, changes in motion for the world. Venus is diplomacy, deals and finances. So we can see reversals within the next month or so.
Mercury deals with communications, so the same for techology and IT. Pluto is different, but still relevant. It is turning direct. Pluto deals with power and control. When retrograde, it deals mostly with self-control, self-discovery and inner struggles; also backroom deals and intrigue, on a mundane level. When direct, Pluto reveals said power and intrigue.
Along for the ride, we also have the Sun entering Libra, the weakest sign for the Sun later in the month. As well as Jupiter entering Leo in the very end of October, on Halloween.
Events in October 2026
- 02/10/2026 05:14 Mercury square Mars exact 08°15’37” Libra 08°15’37” Cancer
- 02/10/2026 16:43 Mercury square Pluto exact 08°52’37” Libra 08°52’37” Capricorn R
- 02/10/2026 18:18 Mars trine Neptune exact 08°34’32” Cancer 08°34’32” Pisces R
- 03/10/2026 03:13 Venus retro 14°15’28” Libra
- 13/11/2026 19:30 Venus direct 28°37’44” Virgo
- 03/10/2026 06:39 Mars opposition Pluto exact 08°52’24” Cancer 08°52’24” Capricorn R
- 04/10/2026 08:29 Sun opposition Saturn exact 17°04’07” Virgo 17°04’07” Pisces R
- 06/10/2026 20:10 Mercury conjunct VenusR exact 13°59’18” Libra
- 07/10/2026 06:42 Mars sextile Uranus exact 11°10’08” Cancer 11°10’08” Taurus R
- 10/10/2026 11:50 New Moon in Hasta 23°07’38” Virgo
- 10/10/2026 17:31 Venus square Mars exact 13°07’13” Libra R 13°07’13” Cancer
- 15/10/2026 04:22 Sun sextile Jupiter exact 27°46’07” Virgo 27°46’07” Cancer
- 16/10/2026 01:32 Pluto direct 08°50’06” Capricorn
- 06/05/2026 08:16 Pluto retro 11°16’58” Capricorn
- 16/10/2026 04:32 Mars trine Saturn exact 16°08’55” Cancer 16°08’55” Pisces R
- 17/10/2026 10:22 Sun in Libra
- 19/10/2026 22:05 Sun trine Rahu exact 02°28’14” Libra 02°28’14” Aquarius R
- 20/10/2026 02:56 Venus square Pluto exact 08°50’20” Libra R 08°50’20” Capricorn
- 23/10/2026 00:40 Mercury square Jupiter 02°16’00” 26°39’58” Libra 28°55’59” Cancer
- 23/10/2026 23:44 Sun conjunct VenusR exact 06°31’00” Libra
- 24/10/2026 03:13 Mercury retro 26°44’42” Libra
- 13/11/2026 10:54 Mercury direct 10°47’55” Libra
- 26/10/2026 00:12 Full Moon in Ashwini 08°31’40” Aries
- 26/10/2026 08:12 Sun square Pluto exact 08°51’36” Libra 08°51’36” Capricorn
- 30/10/2026 13:20 Mercury square Mars exact 23°44’29” Libra R 23°44’28” Cancer
- 31/10/2026 02:33 Jupiter in Leo
Going step by step, let’s start with Venus retrograde. This is an unusual transit, as Venus is the planet that retrogrades the least in the zodiac. It last went retrograde between March and April 2025.
Venus retrograde signals disagreements and conflict, so the month ahead can be fiery, more than usual. Combined with Mars in Cancer, a similarly angering influence, that leads to fights; this is not the most calm and peaceful time.
The New Moon this month happens on Hasta nakshatra, a star that deals with manipulation, magic and handiness. So around that New Moon (10th) we could see fake stories, major lies and illusions being spewed to the public.
About a week after the New Moon, Pluto will turn direct. This will signal a power shift. A day after, on the 17th, the Sun will enter Libra. The Sun in Libra shows a weakness in leadership, so this combined influence can show the weakening of those in power, with some outside forces gaining momentum.
On the 24th, Mercury will turn retrograde up until November 13th, the usual precautions are advised:
Mercury is the planet of communications, so everything related to communications could be slowed down. Computer problems, miscommunications, delays in deliveries and other kinds of issues become possible. Avoid mistakes by double checking and confirming things, and try to be patient when problems arise.
With Mercury retro, I see less tech issues in October, and more soap-opera twists. Drama, theatrics and grandstanding events will tend to happen in the end of October; with this influence. Plot twists, shocks, etc.
Tech issues will happen more in early November, specially around the 6th and 7th.
The Full Moon this month happens in Ashwini. The most interesting part of this Full Moon is that it happens opposite Venus retrograde, and square Pluto. It kinda just pulls the month, and the issues of October, together. We have Pluto and Venus retrograde being activated by this Full Moon.
Again, this goes in line with the trend I highlighted above, about drama and twists in the end of this month.
Speaking of end of the month, Jupiter will enter Leo on the 31st. I hate when something happens on the last day of the month, because then I have to editorially fit it in two months. But back to the actual prediction, Jupiter will make a temporary venture here, up until January 24th next year. Then it will be back in Cancer up until June 25th 2027.
Jupiter in Leo reminds me of something I wrote a few months back, about Trump:
Still, there is a mixed bag, with some upturns for him in the longer term. Jupiter will enter Leo on Halloween (Oct 31st), staying there until January 24th next year. Jupiter brings luck, good fortune and general upturns in the 1st house. Similarly, as noted above, the negative Ketu transit will end in early December.
Editorial: Astrology and Where We Stand
You can read the full editorial here, but I believe some upturns in that direction are possible, which will contribute to the turbulences and sudden changes that I highlighted with Venus and Mercury retrograde.
Ketu (South Node) is in Leo, weakening matters related to that sign. Jupiter coming in will strengthen the matters of Leo. So, in a way, this is an improvement for Leo. One positive is cancelling out the negative, sort of.
But again, this is more of a November matter than an October one.
Summary
Mundane
October combines two complicated influences, that promote disagreements and fighting: Mars in Cancer and Venus retrograde. It can be a complicated month ahead.
Around the 15th we can have some odd movements, as Pluto turns direct, promoting changes in power around the globe.
Mercury retro, around the 24th, will similarly bring surprises in.
The month ends in a wildcard, as Jupiter will enter Leo, where Ketu currently is. The things being weakened by Ketu will be strenghtened by Jupiter, changing things around in November.
Overall, October seems to promise a lot of conflict and turbulence.
Notable dates in October:
- 3rd
- 4th
- 10th
- 15th-17th
- 24th
- 31st
Personal
On a personal level, October is a month to look back, there is a strong sense of nostalgia in the air right now. Mars in Cancer promotes this nostalgia, typical of this sign. And all the retrogrades similarly help with this trend.
Going over the past, re-living or re-analyzing it are all notable points this month.
Issues of anger and fighting can happen, so we should be careful with that, as this can be a time of arguments.
Venus retrograde can make it a turbulent time for lovers, and this is not the best moment for dating. For those on the market, you might have old lovers coming back this month.