Your weekly horoscope. October 19 to 25, 2026

Your weekly horoscope. October 19 to 25, 2026
The focus of this week: Care to dive deep?


Got your diving gear handy? What about your little tinfoil hat? Lying at an arm’s length? Then you are ready for whatever this week is going to throw at you. And it will have plenty to throw, from a spectacular plunge into the deepest depths of subconscious to nasty mindtricks that will toy with your perception of reality. Yes, we are in for quite a wild ride, so strap in and let’s explore. 

On October 20, Venus will form an intense square with Pluto, aiming to test your love, power, and worth. This aspect is all about obsession, control, and the uncomfortable recognition that you've been giving your power away. The aspect’s manifestation? Oh, it is going to be nefarious. A financial situation may demand attention. A relationship dynamic may become a trifle too intense. A desire may feel all-consuming. The only way out of this predicament? To go deep into your mind and see if you are ready to stop seeking validation outside and reclaim your power from within. 

On October 23, the Sun will leave the beautifully decorated and endlessly cozy realm of Libra and take a leap into the dark and transformative realm of Scorpio. You will be invited to take a plunge to see what is lurking below the surface. It will take courage. But if you find it and finally embrace the intensity and truth of this period, you’ll transform into someone stronger and more resilient. So roll up your sleeves; you are in for quite an emotional excavation. 

On October 24, the Sun and Venus will meet in a powerful conjunction, merging your core identity with your heart's deepest desires. On this day, what you want and who you are will align perfectly. You will finally see the beauty in your own depths. This will inevitably lead to a relationship deepening into something sacred, a creative project carrying the weight of your soul, and you attracting just the thing—or a person—you need. 

On the very same day, Mercury will live up to its handle “Trickster Planet,” as it is going to pull the ultimate trick on us and station retrograde in Scorpio, of all signs. This day will kick off a three-week period full of secrets, depth, and transformation. This will be the time to revisit, reassess, and reconnect with what you've missed while only scanning the surface. The retrograde will invite you to dive into the hidden spaces of your mind and face thoughts you've been avoiding, conversations you've been postponing, and truths you've been too afraid to speak. Forget about the new beginning for a while—now is the time for deep listening. Listen to what your own abyss is whispering to you. 

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