A Balanced Week
Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio square Mars in Leo (orb 1.17°)
Sagittarius, beloved seeker of truth and freedom, this week of October 26 – November 1, 2026, beckons you into the profound depths of your own subconscious. With the Sun now journeying through Scorpio, illuminating your Twelfth House of hidden realms, introspection becomes your sacred pilgrimage. Based on Swiss Ephemeris calculations for this period, a significant number of celestial bodies are in retrograde motion – Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, the North Node, and Chiron – creating a powerful vortex for review, re-evaluation, and karmic recalibration. This is not a week for outward expansion, but for inward excavation. The cosmos urges you to confront shadows, release old narratives, and prepare fertile ground for future growth. Mercury, your planetary ruler in Scorpio and retrograde at 17.2°, forms a potent square with Mars in Leo at 18.4°. This aspect, perfecting early in the week with an orb of 1.17°, suggests potential friction between your hidden thoughts and your assertive impulses. Be mindful of how unspoken resentments or subconscious beliefs might fuel unnecessary conflict. This is a call to integrate your shadow, not project it. Venus, also retrograde in Libra at 26.5°, forms a beautiful trine with the North Node in Aquarius at 26.9°, with a tight orb of 0.45°. This gentle yet powerful alignment, perfecting mid-week, whispers of destined connections and karmic resolutions in your social circles and future aspirations. It's a chance to re-evaluate your values and relationships, ensuring they align with your highest path. The Sun, at 8.1° Scorpio, forms a quincunx to Saturn retrograde in Aries at 9.3°, with an orb of 1.24°. This uncomfortable aspect, felt throughout the week, highlights areas where your personal power and self-expression might feel constrained by past responsibilities or karmic lessons. It demands adjustment and adaptation, asking you to find balance between your need for spiritual solitude and your obligations. Embrace the quietude, Sagittarius. The universe is preparing you for a powerful rebirth, but first, you must journey through the underworld of your own being. This week, the most profound adventures are found within.
With Venus retrograde in Libra, your relationships are undergoing a significant re-evaluation. The trine to the North Node suggests karmic connections are surfacing, asking you to redefine what truly brings you joy and harmony. Communicate with care, as Mercury retrograde can obscure intentions, but open your heart to profound insights about your romantic path.
Your professional life may feel like it's in a holding pattern, as the numerous retrogrades encourage introspection rather than outward action. The Sun's journey through your Twelfth House suggests that behind-the-scenes work, research, and planning are more fruitful than launching new initiatives. Focus on clearing your mental space for future opportunities.
This is an excellent week for holistic health practices that nurture your mind-body connection. The emphasis on your Twelfth House and the many retrogrades calls for rest, meditation, and spiritual cleansing. Listen to your body's subtle cues and prioritize activities that support your inner peace and emotional well-being.
33
Number
Deep Plum
Color
Smoky Quartz
Crystal
Weekly Affirmation
“I embrace the depths of my being and release all that no longer serves my highest path.”
Your Moon, Rising, and all planets tell a much richer story. Get your full natal chart for free.
Get Your Chart– it's free