Scorpio · Water sign
Scorpio monthly horoscope
Key sky dates in October 2026
- Last QuarterMon, Oct 5
- New MoonSun, Oct 11
- First QuarterTue, Oct 20
- Full MoonTue, Oct 27
Mercury retrograde: Oct 24 to Nov 13, 2026
Week 1 (Oct 1 to 7)
Waning Gibbous at the startThis is a week for finishing what you started before adding anything new.
Water signs benefit from rest and emotional release while the Moon wanes.
Week 2 (Oct 8 to 14)
Waning Crescent at the startA decision you've been avoiding gets easier once you name what you're actually afraid of.
Water signs benefit from rest and emotional release while the Moon wanes.
Week 3 (Oct 15 to 21)
Waxing Crescent at the startThis is a week to ask for help rather than prove you don't need it.
Water signs feel hopeful as the Moon builds. Share what you need.
Week 4 (Oct 22 to 31)
Waxing Gibbous at the startRest is not optional this week. Protect your energy.
Water signs feel hopeful as the Moon builds. Share what you need.
Love this month
Someone is more available to you today than they've seemed lately.
Career this month
Do your research on the company more deeply than other candidates. It is your natural edge and interviewers notice.
Strengths to lean on
- Sees through surface answers to the real problem
- Unmatched focus and resilience
- Discreet with sensitive information
For reflection and entertainment. Moon phases and Mercury status are calculated from real astronomy.
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