Astrology for October 12-18, 2026

Pluto officially goes direct from its previous retrograde motion this week. Pluto is a very slow moving planet although the influence is profound. Right now there’s a sense of pausing even though profound events continue. What has been intense can begin to move forward toward resolution and conclusion, if you’ve been striving for that. Pluto in Aquarius has affected everyone everywhere including society, governments and all areas of the world that is in part due to the current Age of Aquarius. Everything changes and everyone is subject to the influence. A prime example is AI (artificial intelligence) and other profound manifestations. We’ve dealt with the Aquarian Age for years now but Pluto brings it more into powerful situations as a result or reaction.

The week over all shift with the lunar Quarter Moon in Capricorn that is a turn of faster past toward the upcoming Full Moon in Taurus. The Quarter Moon and the Full Moon are both in the earth element that sets a pace for tending to matters relating to security, careers, foundations of life as each has established them. The time is ripe for taking a stance that is securing life overall.

 

The two major planet angles this week are the Sun sextile Jupiter and Mars trine Saturn, both positive influences. If things have turned around for the better then this can continue with a bit of effort to follow-through.

Astrology Brief for October 5-11, 2026

The Moon is on the wane, growing darker in light, until October 10, so a major part of the week is shadowy and with all the angles combined, prompts self-exploration, going within and contemplating your feelings and how you’ve related to others before the New Moon in Libra that is about connecting to others, significant relationships and dealing outside yourself and the public in general. 

Planets transit through your seventh house is an additional layer of insight. Society is shifting to be motivated by the realization of such interactions and how the outside world influences everyone. This is a time, especially with the emphasis on AI, to establish a personal sense of grounding. 

Mercury positively angled to Venus this week helps to work toward success as you interact and seek harmony and smooth sailing. 

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