This week the sky offers three things worth knowing about. First, Venus, the planet linked to love, money, and what we value, is moving backwards through Scorpio, a pattern astrologers call retrograde.
It began on 3 October and runs for several weeks, and it is often read as a time to revisit relationships and money matters rather than start new ones. Second, Mercury, the planet of communication, meets Venus in Scorpio around Wednesday 7 October, which can make conversations feel more emotional and meaningful than usual.
Third, the new moon in Libra arrives on Saturday 10 October at about 17:51 South African time, a traditional moment for setting fresh intentions around balance, fairness, and close relationships.
Your horoscope 28 September-4 October 2026, sign by sign
Note: These horoscopes are based on general sun-sign interpretations and offer broad guidance rather than personalised birth-chart readings.
Aries
This week brings a pause in an area where you usually like to move fast. With Venus travelling backwards through your eighth house of shared resources, you may find yourself revisiting a money conversation, a debt, or a joint arrangement you thought was settled.
Saturn still sits in your sign, asking you to be patient with yourself, and that patience may pay off by Wednesday when Mercury and Venus meet. A clear, calm talk could clear the air. The new moon on Saturday evening nudges you toward honest one-on-one conversations, whether with a partner, a colleague, or a client.
You may find that listening first makes your own point land more softly and more firmly at the same time.
Taurus
Relationships take centre stage this week, and the new moon in Libra on Saturday lights up your house of quiet work, rest, and private reflection. You may feel less social than usual, and that is perfectly fine.
Venus, your ruling planet, is moving backwards in Scorpio, which sits opposite your sign, so an old friend, a former partner, or a past business contact could reappear. Take your time deciding what you want from that reconnection. Midweek, Mercury meeting Venus can make a message or conversation feel unusually meaningful.
You might notice that a small step toward rest or a tidier routine on Friday and Saturday leaves you with more energy for the people you care about when the weekend arrives.
Gemini
Mars forms a friendly angle to your ruler Uranus on Wednesday, and this may bring a burst of curiosity and restless energy your way. Ideas could arrive quickly, and you may feel keen to try something different at work or in a side project.
The new moon in Libra on Saturday falls in your house of romance and creativity, so this weekend is well suited to play, dates, or a project you enjoy. Venus moving backwards in Scorpio may bring a second look at a work routine or a health habit.
You may find that revisiting an older approach, rather than rushing to replace it, gives you a surprisingly useful starting point for whatever you want to build next.
Cancer
This week may ask you to look again at home and what makes you feel secure. The new moon in Libra on Saturday falls in your house of home and family, which can open a quiet window for setting a fresh intention about the place you live and the people you share it with.
Venus moving backwards in Scorpio touches your house of fun, creativity, and romance, so an old hobby or an earlier connection may call to you. You may feel moved to return to something you once enjoyed simply for the pleasure of it. Midweek, Mercury meeting Venus can make heartfelt conversations easier.
You could find that being open about what you need, without apologising for it, brings more understanding than you expected.
Leo
With Mars in your sign making a smooth connection to Uranus on Wednesday, you may feel a welcome surge of confidence and a wish to try something new. Channel it into a project rather than a debate.
Late in the week, Venus squares Mars, which can bring a little friction around money, home life, or family expectations. You might notice a tendency to dig in. A softer reply could save you a long argument.
The new moon in Libra on Saturday falls in your house of communication, so a message you have been putting off, a short course, or a conversation with a sibling may deserve some attention. You may find that curiosity serves you better than certainty this weekend.
Virgo
The new moon in Libra on Saturday falls in your house of money and personal values, which makes this a gentle moment to think about what you want your income and spending to support.
You may feel drawn to tidy your budget or review a subscription you no longer use, and that is a sensible kind of reset. Venus moving backwards in Scorpio touches your house of communication, so you may hear from someone from your past or reconsider a message you sent earlier. Midweek conversations may feel warmer than usual.
You could find that a small, practical kindness toward a friend, offered without fuss, means a good deal more to them than a grand gesture would.
Libra
This is your new moon, and it arrives on Saturday evening in your own sign. New moons are traditionally a time for fresh starts, so you may feel a clear wish to reset how you present yourself or what you want from the months ahead.
Saturn has been opposite your sun for some time, and it may have asked a lot of you in close relationships. This week you could feel a little lighter. Venus moving backwards in Scorpio touches your house of money and values, so some quiet time may help you sort what you truly want to spend your energy on.
You might notice that writing down two or three honest intentions before the weekend gives the new moon something real to work with.
Scorpio
Venus, your co-ruler, is moving backwards through your own sign this week, and Mercury catches up with her on Wednesday. This pairing may bring a sharp awareness of how you feel about your relationships, your appearance, and what you value.
Old feelings or old faces could resurface, and you may want to pause before reacting. Venus squares Mars late in the week, which can add a little heat to a conversation at home or with a partner. The new moon in Libra on Saturday falls in your quieter house, so rest and privacy may feel especially welcome.
You could find that taking a few unhurried hours to yourself on Saturday leaves you clearer about what you actually want from the people around you.
Sagittarius
The new moon in Libra on Saturday falls in your house of friendships and shared hopes, which may bring a pleasant chance to reconnect with people who share your ideals. A message from a friend or a community you belong to could spark a new plan.
Venus moving backwards in Scorpio touches your more private side, so you may feel a wish to step back and rest before the weekend. Midweek, Mercury meeting Venus can bring a gentle insight about something you have been keeping to yourself.
You might notice that saying it aloud, even to just one trusted person, makes it easier to carry. A small plan for the weekend, kept flexible, could suit you well.
Capricorn
Saturn has been sitting in your house of home and family for some time, and this week the pressure may ease a little. The new moon in Libra on Saturday falls in your career area, which is a good moment to quietly decide what you want your work to look like over the next six months.
Venus moving backwards in Scorpio touches your house of friendships, so a group or an old friend may come back into view. Midweek, you may find a conversation with a friend easier than expected.
You could find that clearing a small piece of admin on Friday afternoon leaves your mind free to enjoy the weekend with the people closest to you.
Aquarius
Wednesday may bring a lively exchange of ideas, and Uranus, a planet linked to your sign by tradition, is feeling playful with Mars. You may feel keen to try a new way of working or to speak up about something you care about.
The new moon in Libra on Saturday falls in your house of adventure and learning, so a course, a trip, or a book that widens your view could appeal to you. Venus moving backwards in Scorpio touches your career area, which may bring a second look at a work relationship or a goal you set earlier.
You might find that revisiting a plan with fresh eyes, rather than abandoning it, shows you what still fits.
Pisces
The new moon in Libra on Saturday falls in your house of shared money and deeper bonds, which may bring a quiet chance to review joint finances, a loan, or an agreement with someone close. Venus moving backwards in Scorpio touches your house of travel and learning, so an old dream of study or a trip may stir again. Midweek, you may find that a heart-to-heart conversation goes better than you feared.
Late in the week, Venus squares Mars, which could bring a small tension over plans or beliefs. You may notice that pausing before you reply gives you room to choose gentler words. A walk near water or some quiet music on Sunday could help you reset for the week ahead.
Astrology offers guidance rather than certainty, and the stars never make your decisions for you. Take whatever feels useful from this week’s readings and leave the rest. We will be back next Monday with the horoscopes for the week ahead, so come and see what the sky has in store.
