Cancer Horoscope October 2026
Libra Season
Libra is the star sign at the base of your horoscope ruling your home and family, your past and where you come from. If you’re a typical Cancer, this is where you find balance and harmony in your life. You often retire to your home, your nest, your loved ones if you’re off balance or out of kilter.
The Sun remains in Libra until the 23rd, while the planet of love, harmony and beauty Venus returns to Libra on the 25th. Spend time with family, enjoy your home, decorate and make things cosy and comfortable.
This would be a good month to consider your surroundings, whether you want to redecorate or find a new home. You may discover that working from home is possible. Or you’re opening your home to guests or family.
The luckiest date for family affairs could be the 15th when the Sun in Libra aligns with the planet of good fortune Jupiter in Leo and your money sector.
If you need to restore harmony or order at home or in your personal life, make this a priority. Know what comforts you and prioritise safety and security.
Also this month, the 10th is the day of the New Moon in Libra, a symbol of new beginnings and ideal for a fresh start when it comes to your home and family.
Remember that as a Sun Cancer, you create family wherever you are, so this isn’t only about blood relatives but people dear to your heart, your employees or the people you work alongside.
Scorpio Season
Scorpio is a fellow water sign and Scorpio season starts officially on the 23rd. However, this month, there’s strong emphasis on Scorpio as soon as the month begins. Talk planet Mercury is in Scorpio throughout October and the planet of relating Venus is in Scorpio until the 25th.
Scorpio’s a sexy and passionate star sign which rules love affairs and romance in your horoscope. This feels passionate, whether you know what you want in love or you’re being pursued by someone new. In fact, someone new entering your world could be the catalyst for a shift in a close relationship.
Scorpio is the sector of your horoscope linked to children. Pregnancy or child-care may be a hot topic. Be bold and make the right moves to bring you closer to your children or grandchildren.
This is especially important if you suspect that a child’s hiding something from you. You could choose this month to broach a sensitive or taboo subject.
The line-up of planets in Scorpio could turbo-drive your creativity. At the very least, you’re wise to find a constructive outlet for your passion and power.
Mars’ Power
There is a proviso, however, because of other planetary events taking place. Firstly, action planet Mars is in Leo and your personal money sector throughout October. This indicates that it’s time to focus your attention on finances.
Mars is encouraging you not only to dig deep but to get tough. Be wary of getting caught up with a rich crowd or spending too much money on a leisure activity.
The most challenging clash takes place on the 3rd when Mars is opposed by Pluto in Aquarius and your joint finance sector. You could be in trouble with the tax man or the authorities.
Or you have a fight on your hands regarding money or your savings take a dive. Mars and Pluto working together tend to be final, a time for ultimatums and making major decisions.
Mercury joins in the conflict on the 2nd & 30th and Venus joins on the 10th & 20th. As both planets are in Scorpio, this indicates that money could be caught up with children in your life or your emotional situation. Take care what you get involved in and keep your money safe.
Things could climax during the Full Moon in Taurus on the 26th as both the Sun and Moon clash with Pluto. This could be the right time to cut your losses, especially if one situation in particular has been causing you a lot of stress.
This month, your stars indicate that it’s important not to rely too heavily on other people when it comes to money. Forge your own path in life and be independent in your career or vocation.
A stand-out date is the 16th when Mars in Leo aligns with Saturn in Aries and your future sector. Take charge of your own destiny.
Venus & Mercury Retrograde
In addition, both Venus and Mercury turn retrograde this month. Venus switches direction in Scorpio on the 3rd and Mercury switches direction in Scorpio on the 24th. Plus, both planets will turn direct close to one another on November 13 & 14. They are working in cahoots.
Therefore, it’s not a straightforward picture, even though your astrology is pulsating with passion. You could change your mind when it comes to love. Or a new romance develops into an on-off affair.
Ideally, this is the time to reassess and review your situation rather than make a final decision. Yet, your stars are hot. Therefore, it may be hard for you to hold back when it comes to love, even if you don’t know what the outcome is going to be.
An ex could come back into your life or any new love affair could be passionate but short-lived. That doesn’t necessarily mean don’t enjoy yourself, if you get the opportunity to do so. It is worth prioritising safe sex, however, to avoid any shocks around pregnancy or STD’s.
Plus, Mercury retrograde is the trickster and things don’t always go according to plan when Mercury’s in retreat. You don’t have the full picture or the truth of a situation and it can be a time of misunderstandings. Play a waiting game until Mercury and Venus turn direct mid-November.
However, this may be a time when you need to trust your intuition and read between the lines. For example, if a child’s gone quiet on you, do they need you to step in? Scorpio’s realm is shadowy, the star sign of secrets and privacy.
What this double retrograde phase is brilliant for is diving deep into a creative project. Scorpio’s theme is obsession so find your healthy passion and give yourself to it 100%.
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