Your October 2026 Horoscope for Taurus
by Susan MillerLater, on October 24, Mercury will go retrograde in Scorpio (ruling your partnerships in love and business) and will go direct November 13, the same day Venus will go direct. Sign no important papers during these retrogrades. It will be a time to decide if a project or relationship needs more attention, and if so, the exact steps you need to take.
For the first time in years, Mercury (ruling commerce) will not be retrograde for the bulk of the holiday shopping season, for we are all experiencing the retrogrades now, from October until mid-November. That means the planets will be finished retrograding and therefore will be direct for the prime holiday shopping period. If you shop after November 13, your friends and family are more likely to love the gifts you buy this year.
Things may be percolating at home, and your work is about to get active, too. The new moon will appear in Libra (17º) and will light your sixth house of work assignments on October 10. Saturn will oppose both the new moon and Sun, so the work will be heavy, and you may need to put in some overtime at your desk in the coming weeks. Find out if you can hire help—even temporary assistance would make a difference. At the time of the new moon, October 10, Uranus and Pluto will be in friendly communication, which might result in surprise news that can bring an increase in income for you.
