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The month ahead for Aries: the real dates of this month’s new and full moons, retrogrades and sign changes, read with Aries as your first house.

October 2026

New Moon in your 7th house of partnerships and close relationships

The month ahead

The Sun is in Libra, your 7th house of partnerships and close relationships. Other people may set much of the pace over this period. A partner, close friend or collaborator could need more of your time, and shared decisions may take priority. Paying attention to fairness and listening well can strengthen these bonds and ease any tension that has built up. On Oct 23 the Sun moves into Scorpio, your 8th house of intimacy, shared money and change, and attention shifts there.

Love and relationships

Venus is in Scorpio, your 8th house of intimacy, shared money and change. Closeness and trust may deepen for now. It is a warm period for intimacy and for honest talks about what you share with a partner. Shared money, gifts or support from others may also be on your mind. On Oct 25 it moves back into Libra, your 7th house of partnerships and close relationships.

Work and energy

Mars is in Leo, your 5th house of romance, creativity and play. Passion and competitive spirit run strong in these weeks. You may chase a crush more boldly, throw yourself into sport or games, or push hard on a creative project. Watch for drama when pride gets involved.

Thinking and messages

Mercury is in Scorpio, your 8th house of intimacy, shared money and change. Curiosity goes beneath the surface for now. It suits research, reading the fine print, sorting out tax or insurance paperwork and having frank talks about what is shared.

Key dates

  • Fri, Oct 2 22:22 UTC
    Mars (drive and desire) forms a trine with Neptune (dreams and intuition). Both themes flow together easily on this day, so whatever links them tends to feel natural and well supported. It links your 5th house of romance, creativity and play with your 1st house of you, your body and how you come across.
  • Sat, Oct 3 07:39 UTC
    Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio, your 8th house of intimacy, shared money and change. Traditionally a time to reflect on relationships, pleasure and what you value. Astrologers often suggest waiting before dramatic changes to your appearance and revisiting old connections gently.
  • Sat, Oct 3 10:44 UTC
    Mars (drive and desire) opposes Pluto (power and transformation). These two themes pull in opposite directions on this day, asking you to find a balance between them. It links your 5th house of romance, creativity and play with your 11th house of friends, groups and hopes.
  • Sat, Oct 3 13:26 UTC
    Last Quarter Moon in Cancer, your 4th house of home, family and roots. Look back at the past few weeks with honesty. Keep what has helped, and gently release plans or habits that have run their course.
  • Sun, Oct 4 12:33 UTC
    The Sun (identity and vitality) opposes Saturn (structure and responsibility). These two themes pull in opposite directions on this day, asking you to find a balance between them. It links your 7th house of partnerships and close relationships with your 1st house of you, your body and how you come across.
  • Wed, Oct 7 10:48 UTC
    Mars (drive and desire) forms a sextile with Uranus (change and surprise). These two themes support each other gently on this day, offering small openings that a little effort can make the most of. It links your 5th house of romance, creativity and play with your 3rd house of communication, siblings and short trips.
  • Sat, Oct 10 15:50 UTC
    New Moon in Libra, your 7th house of partnerships and close relationships. You might set an intention for a close relationship or a working partnership. Think about what you want to give and receive, and say it kindly when the moment feels right.
  • Sun, Oct 18 16:13 UTC
    First Quarter Moon in Capricorn, your 10th house of career, reputation and public life. Traditionally a moment to act. Whatever you set in motion recently may need a firm step forward, even if small obstacles appear.
  • Fri, Oct 23 09:42 UTC
    The Sun moves into Scorpio, your 8th house of intimacy, shared money and change. Attention goes beneath the surface in the period ahead.
  • Sat, Oct 24 07:13 UTC
    Mercury turns retrograde in Scorpio, your 8th house of intimacy, shared money and change. Astrologers usually suggest slowing down here: reread messages, confirm travel plans and give old projects a second look before agreeing to anything new.
  • Sun, Oct 25 08:43 UTC
    Venus moves back into Libra, your 7th house of partnerships and close relationships. Partnerships feel warmer for now.
  • Mon, Oct 26 04:12 UTC
    Full Moon in Taurus, your 2nd house of money, possessions and what you value. A money matter or question of value may come to a head. It can help to look honestly at what you own and spend, and at what truly matters to you.

Best days this month

  • Love and dates: Oct 4–7, Oct 9–11 (the Moon is in your 5th or 7th house)
  • Work and goals: Oct 7–9, Oct 16–19 (the Moon is in your 10th or 6th house)
  • Rest and catching up: Oct 21–23 (the Moon is in your 12th house)

Worked out from the real positions of the planets, with Aries as your 1st house. Times are in UTC.

How this horoscope is made

Most horoscopes do not say where they come from. This one is worked out from the real sky: the positions of the Moon and planets are calculated with the same engine as our birth chart calculator, which is checked against the Swiss Ephemeris. Your sign is treated as the first house of a chart, the next sign as the second house, and so on round the zodiac. This is the solar chart method astrologers use for Sun-sign forecasts. The house each planet, new moon or full moon falls in decides which part of life the reading is about.

The Moon changes sign every two to three days and sets the mood of each day. New and full moons, planets changing sign or direction, and exact aspects between planets mark the key dates of a week or month. Read it as tradition and a prompt for reflection, not as a prediction.

For a reading of your full birth chart, see your transits today and the birth chart calculator. Curious how Aries gets along with others? Try the zodiac compatibility calculator.

Questions

When does the Aries monthly horoscope change?

On the first day of each month at midnight US Eastern time.

How are the best days chosen?

They are the days the Moon passes through the matching houses of your chart: your 5th and 7th houses for love, your 10th and 6th for work, and your 12th for rest.

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