October 2026 Libra Horoscope

Your birthday season is in full swing this month, Libra, but it comes with a twist: the cosmos is urging you to slow down and realign before you race ahead. The month begins still riding the high of Libra season, and a New Moon in Libra on October 10 presents a golden opportunity to reinvent yourself. This is your personal new year — a perfect time to launch a project close to your heart, make a significant change in your lifestyle, or simply set intentions for the kind of “you” you want to be in the coming year. Normally, you’d charge forward with these plans, but here’s the twist: Venus, your ruling planet, is retrograde throughout October. In fact, Venus hit the brakes on October 3 and will backtrack all month long (mostly through Scorpio, the sign that governs your finances and values). What does that mean for you? Think of it as a cosmic pause for reflection, especially in love and money matters. You may feel like one foot is on the gas (thanks to that invigorating new moon) while the other foot gently taps the brakes (courtesy of Venus retrograde). It’s okay — you can still make progress, just at a more thoughtful pace. Use early October to set those personal intentions, but keep them flexible. You’re allowed to change your mind as insights arrive.

Venus retrograde might bring a few blasts from the past. Don’t be surprised if an ex or an old friend resurfaces out of the blue, prompting you to reflect on how far you’ve come and what you truly value in relationships. With Venus reversing through your finance sector for most of the month, you’ll also be reviewing your budget and spending habits. Perhaps you postpone a luxury purchase, deciding instead to reuse or restyle what you already have. It’s a fabulous time to treasure-hunt in your own closet and rediscover pieces that make you feel great. In the romance department, if you’re feeling a bit unsure or out of sync, don’t force decisions. Couples might use this period to address unresolved issues with honesty and compassion. Single Libras could benefit from a pause too — rather than jumping into anything new, get clear on what your heart truly wants. By October 25, Venus slips back into Libra (still retrograde), shining the review process directly on your identity and personal desires. The last week of the month might have you reconsidering everything from your style to your approach to love. Embrace this self-audit; you’re ensuring that when Venus goes direct next month, you’ll move forward in full alignment with your values.

Communication planet Mercury joins the retrograde party from October 24 to November 13, reversing in Scorpio. Late October may bring some crossed wires, especially regarding money matters, contracts, or shared resources. Double-check bank statements, back up important files, and if possible, delay major financial commitments until mid-November. Despite these introspective undertones, October isn’t all serious. A Full Moon in Taurus on October 26 lights up your eighth house of intimacy, shared finances, and transformation. This lunation could bring a financial matter to culmination — perhaps you finalize a loan, receive funding, or complete a big payment. It might also illuminate the depth of a personal relationship, encouraging you to trust someone enough to share more of yourself (or conversely, realize where a boundary is needed). By October 31, you might find that the scariest things this Halloween aren’t the ghosts and goblins, but the inner truths you’ve courageously unearthed this month. Fear not: facing them now means a brighter, more authentic path forward. As you turn the page to November, you’ll be finishing this profound review phase, ready to emerge clearer and stronger.