Laurie’s Weekly Astrology Forecast: October 26, 2026 – November 1, 2026
The Haunted House, Artist: Russell Limbach, ca 1935/42
Under the Hunter’s Moon – Reaching for Samhain
We are moving quickly through October, and by the end of the week we will have begun November. The end of the year is right around the corner.
This week begins with the Taurus Full Moon just after midnight on Sunday night/ Monday morning. Many folks struggle to sleep at the full moon. Sleep does not come easily when something within us is fully illuminated.
This Full Moon is called the Hunter’s Moon, because this is when folks have taken in the year’s harvest and now are busy at work to fill the larder for the cold, stark days ahead. This Full Moon would provide the moonlight to track and hunt long into the night.
This Full Moon illuminates the cycle that began with the Libra New Moon on October 10th; for the larger cycle, look back to the Taurus New Moon on May 16, 2026. What small issue has grown out of a desire that began 2 weeks ago, and what larger issue is in view from something that began in mid-May?
Monday, October 26, 2026: Taurus Full Moon | Sun square Pluto
At 12:11 am EDT, the Moon reaches its fullest illumination at 2 degrees Taurus. When the Moon is in Taurus, we seek comfort in our bodies and solid ground under our feet. This is a day to celebrate how far the metaphorical seed you planted at the Libra New Moon on October 10th has grown. For the longer cycle, you celebrate the seeds you planted at the Taurus New Moon on May 16th. Celebrate the sensual delights of living in your body. Schedule a massage and cook a meal that will awaken all your senses with pleasure. Find the house that holds Taurus in your natal chart. That is where you will find what has grown and determine any adjustments you need to make.
At 8:11 am EDT, the Scorpio Sun forms a challenging square aspect to Pluto. The Moon also squared Pluto overnight. The Sun is newly in Scorpio, and Pluto is newly moving direct. This aspect pushes a personal confrontation with cultural power dynamics into the open. So close to the US mid-term elections, we are all in the crosshairs of this one. If you have not voted yet, make sure you have a plan to do so. On a personal level, you may encounter power dynamics in any relationship. Someone may push for control, or you may notice yourself gripping a situation or relationship more tightly than needed. The pressure lands directly on your need for security. Notice what you are trying to protect and consider what is in your control.
- What is illuminated since the New Moon on October 10th, as well as the New Moon on May 16th?
- What are you holding onto more tightly than is healthy for you?
- Where do you feel out of control? How can you support yourself?
Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Moon in Taurus | Moon enters Gemini
The Moon continues through Taurus for most of the day, encouraging us to slow down and enjoy the pleasures of living in a human body. You have no interest in being rushed and may notice a stubborn streak if someone tries to rush you. We are now on the other side of the Full Moon, allowing us to begin digesting what we saw in its illumination. When you get home from work today (if that is applicable), make a pot of soup or rake the leaves in the yard. Take your time and enjoy the process.
As you are preparing for bedtime, the Moon enters Gemini at 9:01 pm EDT. You may find that you are not as tired as you were earlier in the evening. You want to stay up and talk with your partner or whoever is available. Don’t get swept up in doomscrolling; read a book or watch a stand-up comedian. A bit of laughter would be a good way to end the day.
- Where does stubbornness get in your way?
- What slow activity can you enjoy?
- What will you do with an active mind before sleep?
Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Moon in Gemini | Venus opposite Chiron
The Moon, which entered Gemini last night, remains in this curious, active sign throughout the day. Everything you feel today will want to be expressed in communication with others. Talking or writing about your feelings will help you understand them. Words come easily when the Moon is in Gemini. Social activities are favored.
In the wee hours of the morning, at 3:34 am EDT, Venus opposes Chiron. Chiron is in Aries; Venus is in Libra. Both are retrograde, covering ground they recently crossed. Chiron in Aries points to a wound that centers on courage and self-assertion, or issues of anger and aggression. Venus in Libra points to our values of connection. We are getting a clear view of how anger and connection stand face to face. You may notice an old urge to swallow anger to hold a relationship together. There is a hurt and a vulnerability here that is an old story; now you can see it from a new perspective. Say what you need, clearly and kindly. Choose the courage of saying what you need; take a risk to love.
- Where have you swept your needs under the carpet to keep the peace?
- What do you need today that is scary to ask for?
- What will you have the courage to ask for today?
Thursday, October 29, 2026: Moon in Gemini | Moon enters Cancer
The Moon continues through Gemini today. Because the ruler of Gemini (Mercury) is retrograde, you may feel restless and ungrounded. Your mind may return to topics you thought were settled. Don’t waste time judging yourself for this. Allow your mind to move freely. Spend the day in conversations with people you can learn from. Allow your attention to move quickly from one topic to another. As you let your mind wander, watch as ideas link up in surprising ways. Enjoy the process.
At 10:05 pm EDT, the Moon enters Cancer, and your busy mind quiets down for the night. Over the next few days, you will be more connected to your heart as your thoughts are less in the spotlight.
- What thoughts are you revisiting today?
- Who do you want to talk with today?
Friday, October 30, 2026: Moon in Cancer | Mercury square Mars
As soon as you open your eyes this morning, you know you are in a very different emotional environment than the past few days. The Moon rules Cancer, and when it is passing through its home sign, we all feel more sensitive than usual. Some of us will be pulled into downright moodiness. We sometimes think of Cancer simply in terms of its sensitivity, but it is best to keep firmly in mind that the tenderness of Cancer comes with great protective fierceness. Consider those you deeply love and all that you would do to protect them from harm.
At 1:20 pm EDT, Mercury (retrograde) squares Mars. Because of the retrograde, this aspect repeats itself 3 times. October second, today, and finally on December ninth. This represents a conversation in three parts. Something is being worked out over time. Look to the houses that hold Scorpio and Leo in your natal chart. What stress has been building between these two areas of your life? What conversations are occurring regarding that stress? Don’t engage in power dynamics, but look at where your pride may bring too much drama to the topic. An old grievance may show up in your tone or conversation even if you didn’t intend it. Hold off on any difficult conversations if you can. Spend the weekend confronting your part in the difficulty.
- What conversation has come back that you thought was finished?
- Who needs protection?
- Will you deeply consider your part in the issue?
Saturday, October 31, 2026: Moon in Cancer
As the Moon continues its way through Cancer today, we may be drawn to nostalgia and memories of the past. This is a great day to try a recipe of your grandmother’s that you remember from childhood. Look through old photographs and tell stories of long-gone relatives. When the Moon is in Cancer, our connection to our families and the past carries more feeling than usual. Tomorrow we come to the Last Quarter Moon, and it is a time to consider what we have learned in the past few weeks.
Tonight is Samhain or Halloween. The veil between the living and the dead is thin. Light a candle for someone close to you who has passed over. Share stories with your loved ones of those you have lost throughout the years. They are closer than you think.
- Who do you feel close to who is no longer here in human form?
- What stories do you want to pass on?
- How will you honor your ancestors this evening?
Sunday, November 1, 2026: Moon enters Leo | Last Quarter Moon
The Moon enters Leo at 12:18 am EDT, just after midnight. You will wake up feeling expressive and alive. When the Moon is in Leo, we want to express our most authentic nature. This is a time for playful generosity and fun. Find the people in your life who can play like children and have a good time. Go on a picnic, fly a kite. Tonight, go to the theater or a play. Enjoy good company.
At 3:28 pm EST (the clocks fell back overnight), the Moon reaches her Last Quarter phase as it squares the Sun in Scorpio. At the Libra New Moon on October 10th, you planted a metaphorical seed with the intention of bringing harmony to your relationships. Monday’s Full Moon showed us what has grown; now we begin to turn toward release in preparation for the Scorpio New Moon on November 9th. There is really nothing to do now but notice what you have outgrown and consider what the future is calling you to.
- Who do you want to enjoy playful time with today?
- How will you know how to release a role you may have outgrown?
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