Moving Toward Venus’ Retrograde
Apple, Wild Pansy, and Filbert. Illustration by Joris Hoefnagel. ca. 1561
I am sorry this is going out so late! I forgot to hit the ‘publish’ button!!
The entire week is building toward Saturday when Venus stations retrograde, remaining that way until November 13th, a full six weeks. Obviously, Venus does not slow down or reverse course. Because she is between the Sun and the Earth, and orbits the Sun faster than we do, she appears to stop and travel backward for about six weeks approximately every 19 months. The visual of backward motion is a trick of perspective.
Astrologically, this retrograde period asks that we review and reexamine our values. Venus governs what we value, who we love, our money, and sense of self-worth. During the time of the retrograde, we will question how we see and understand these values. Issues of love, finances, and self-worth that you may have thought you had left behind may resurface. Relationship and financial commitments may need to be reconsidered. You can anticipate that any decisions you make around love or money between now and late November will need to be reexamined or revisited once the dust settles.
Monday, September 28, 2026: Moon Enters Taurus | Sun Trine Uranus
When you wake this morning, the Moon is still in Aries, carrying the energy of Saturday’s Full Moon. Whatever came to a head over the weekend is still active in the air and in your heart. In the early hours of today, take action on whatever came up for you. Don’t spend a lot of time thinking about it; just take a clean, decisive move forward.
At 10:40 am EDT, the Moon enters Taurus. You can expect to feel this turn as your heart cools from the heat of Aries and slows down, settling into the stability of Taurus. When the Moon is in Taurus, we seek physical safety and security. Slow down, enjoy your cup of coffee. Feel and enjoy the sensation of living in your human body.
At 12:21 pm EDT, the Sun forms a lovely trine aspect to Uranus. Uranus is the planet of sudden change and awakening; a trine is an aspect where energy flows freely. Watch for surprises, unexpected ideas, and messages that catch you off-guard today.
- What action can you take this morning related to something that happened over the weekend?
- How do you want to connect with your body today?
- What happy information or surprise might come your way?
Tuesday, September 29, 2026: Moon in Taurus
Today is a simple day with the Moon finding its way through the slow and sensual sign of Taurus. You can settle into grounded, stable emotions. Notice your body today and how it responds to food, touch, and comfort. Pay attention as well to the places in your life where you may be holding on tighter than is necessary. When the Moon is in Taurus, we may be more stubborn than usual, and you will also notice that tendency in others. Be patient with yourself and others. Offer your body extra love and care today. Perhaps a massage or a special meal will help support your inner stability.
- What are you gripping too tightly, and how can you let your grip loosen?
- What makes you feel emotionally secure?
- What does your body love?
Wednesday, September 30, 2026: Mercury Enters Scorpio | Moon Enters Gemini
The day begins with the Moon still in Taurus, supporting steady, solid emotions. Go for a morning walk. Take in the physicality of your body connected with the natural world. At 1:26 pm EDT, the Moon steps out of this fixed earth sign and into Gemini. When the Moon is in Gemini, our attention turns to the workings of the mind. This is an afternoon for conversations and connections with others. We want to talk and compare notes with others.
The most important thing that happens today will impact what you want to talk and compare notes about. We think of Gemini as being a light hearted sign, skiming the surface and simply gathering information. However, keeping in mind that Gemini is ruled by Mercury extends our thinking into the sign that Mercury is currently traveling through.
At 7:44 am EDT, Mercury leaves Libra behind and enters the depths of Scorpio. In Scorpio, Mercury demands that our thinking go deeper. We are intent and possibly obsessed with wanting to know what is hidden from view. This is a time to explore the depths and settle for nothing less than truth and revelation. You may as well get comfortable here, as Mercury will be stationing retrograde on October 24th, will station direct on November 13th, and will remain in Scorpio until December 6th.
- What direct and honest conversations do you need to have in the coming days?
- Who can you talk with today that will support deeper thinking and exploration?
Thursday, October 1, 2026: Moon in Gemini
The Moon continues through Gemini today, keeping us all a bit curious and restless. When the Moon is in Gemini, we want conversations that cover a variety of topics from a range of perspectives. You’ll find yourself curious and interested in all types of people and ideas. It’s as though we simply want to gather information that may come in handy at a later date. The purpose is mental stimulation, not depth of knowledge.
Expect your attention to move quickly and change direction just as quickly. Start a conversation with those you meet in the grocery store or the post office. Engage with your neighbor even if it is not your normal practice to do so. You might learn something that opens your eyes to an entirely different perspective.
- What new ideas will you follow today?
- Who will you engage with in light casual conversation?
Friday, October 2, 2026: Mercury Square Mars | Moon Enters Cancer | Mercury Square Pluto | Mars Trine Neptune
Today is a very busy day astrologically, with Mercury in Scorpio forming a square aspect to both Mars and Pluto. Tomorrow Mars opposes Pluto, and today gives us the heads-up! We can not deny the intensity here, and I’m sure we will see a lot of ugly news coming out of the world powers. First, Mercury squares Mars early this morning. Both are still gaining their footing: Mercury in Scorpio, only having been there for a few days, and Mars having been in Leo for less than a week. Their interaction brings friction between what you are thinking and the actions you want to take. Choose your words carefully. What you say can have more impact than you expect.
That aspect can not be separated from Mercury squaring Pluto later in the day. Perhaps the wrong words escaped even if you were trying to be careful. Perhaps you were not able to let go of the aggravation that came from trying to control your words. Whatever the issue is, it will be playing itself out over the next few days as Mars opposes Pluto tomorrow. The stress is forming between the house that holds Aquarius and the house that holds Leo in your natal chart. If you are holding secrets, be aware that they may be exposed or you may be paying a higher cost for them than you have realized. If others are holding secrets from you, they may come to light over these few days. Be aware of the rabbit holes you may fall into, and remain attentive to others.
At 3:54 pm EDT, the Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer. This shifts our attention from our thinking to our emotional bodies. Stop talking, let your thinking rest, and explore what is actually happening on the emotional level. What are you feeling? Do what you can to quiet your heart and show love to those in your world.
At 6:17 pm EDT, Mars forms a trine aspect to Neptune. We are probably tired from the frictions of the day and want to get lost in a glass of wine or a movie. The best use for this is to spend the evening doing something creative or dreamy. Dance, paint, take a long walk without a destination. Let your mind and your body rest.
- What is the hard thing you wanted to say today?
- What captured your attention with aggravating focus?
- What can you do this evening to let go of the stress?
Saturday, October 3, 2026: Venus Stations Retrograde | Mars Opposite Pluto | Last Quarter Moon in Cancer
Another incredibly intense day. Hang on, we are collectively – and some of us, personally – moving through such profound changes. Transformation at this level does not happen without upheaval and struggle.
I hope you watched the video that Jennie and I posted on YouTube about Venus’ retrograde. Well, here we are. At 3:15 am EDT, Venus stations retrograde at 8 degrees Scorpio. Having been in Scorpio since September 10th, she now appears to stop and turn to move backward. This is a perception from where we stand, as planets do not actually go in backward motion. Venus will appear to retrace her steps and reenter Libra on October 25th and will remain retrograde until November 13th, when she will station direct at 22 degrees Libra. Any decisions you have made regarding love or money, passion or desire, since mid-September are likely to come up for review during this retrograde period. Consider this in a positive light; you are being asked to reevaluate what is important to you before moving forward with a new understanding of what is most important to you. Look to the houses that hold Scorpio and Libra in your natal chart. These are the areas of life that will reflect the need to review your values over the next six weeks.
Shortly after that momentous shift, at 6:38 am EDT, Mars opposes Pluto, a powerful aspect that we spoke of yesterday. This is complex and very stressful. This is a test of wills. Something or someone simply is not going to go along with your plans today. Pushing for or demanding resolution is not going to turn out well. Notice where fear or ego has you in its grip and loosen your hold. Fighting will leave you battered and bloodied. Breathe, settle, wait.
We are not done yet! At 9:25 am EDT, the Moon, still in Cancer, reaches its Last Quarter phase. We are still in the cycle that began with the Virgo New Moon on September 10th. The Aries Full Moon last week showed us what the seed we planted at that time had grown into. Now at the Last Quarter, we begin to loosen our expectations and think about what will come next. You will begin now to see what has to be released before the next New Moon in Libra on October 10th.
- What decisions made since mid-September do you have to reexamine?
- How can you hold steady in the face of fear or tightness of ego?
- What is asking you to consider its release?
Sunday, October 4, 2026: Sun Opposite Saturn | Moon Enters Leo
At 8:29 am EDT, the Sun in Libra opposes Saturn. Keep in mind that each month the Full Moon gives us an understanding of what oppositions are about. Oppositions are always the culmination and the full expression of a cycle. The cycle between the Sun and Saturn began on March 25, 2026, when the two stood together in early Aries. Whatever serious development began at that time is now clearly expressed and in full view. Whatever house holds Aries in your natal chart is the area of your life where the seed was planted.
The Sun has made its way halfway around the ecliptic and comes to the point of opposition. The cycle itself is one of mature and realistic, authentic development. At this point, you can see what has been created. You can see if it is moving forward as you had hoped or if there are adjustments that need to be made. There is stress on clarity as you assess its current standing. Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater; changes can be made if you have the maturity to understand what is needed at this time.
The Moon continues through Cancer for most of the day, suggesting a good day to settle into the coziness of your home and time with those you love. At 6:54 pm EDT, the Moon enters Leo, pulling your emotions out of sensitivity and into a desire to be seen and to express your most authentic nature more fully.
- What development began in late March?
- Is the decision you made in late March as solid and meaningful as you had hoped it would be?
- Can you enjoy a day with family and loved ones?
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