The astrology for this week of October 20th through the 26th of 2025 turns up the tap on emotions, sensitivity, and any tendency to withdraw or conceal our inner state.
The early part of the week begins slowly, with the mind running far ahead of the body. We might brim with ideas and good intentions yet lack the energy to act on them.
As the week unfolds, the New Moon in Libra sets intentions for the next two weeks, while the Sun enters Scorpio and Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces, deepening the emotional tone. The Sun in Scorpio triggers a Stellium in the Fixed Water Sign as the Sun joins Mercury and Mars in Scorpio.
By midweek, the sky fills with Water energy—six planets in Water and none in Earth — producing an atmosphere thick with feelings but short on grounding.
We’ve lost the Fire Element and have nothing in the Earth Element. We may feel tossed and turned by the frothy nature of this week, and it would be wise for us to hold our own counsel, allow things to develop before we move forward with the realization that it may seem at times that we’re walking through the muck and the mire.
The end of the week could have people on their high horse and oblivious to what is going on beyond their limited perspective. Let’s avoid ego conflicts. Everyone may be adamant about their position, even with limited knowledge or understanding of what is really going on, which could foment contentious situations based upon emotion rather than fact.
The weekend would be a good time to step away from our mundane concerns. Whether we take off for a grand adventure or focus on an at-home cleanup and clear out, taking a break from our constant barrage of routine responsibilities could allow for greater clarity and a respite from the heavy emotional morass that we might have found ourselves engulfed.
This week demands that we get a grip of our moods and emotions. We can escape the throttle hold of sentiments and feelings by getting out into nature, embracing the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-sabi with its ‘perfection of imperfection’, and accepting the bemused attitude of ‘life’s too mysterious, don’t take it serious.’
Monday, October 20th – Motor Running, Stuck in Neutral — Mercury, Mars. Monday begins this week with the Moon continuing its transit of Libra but with the Moon making no connections to the planets today. Mercury conjuncts Mars in the early morning hours.
Tone of the Day: Restless, mentally charged, and physically sluggish.
Background: The Libra Moon continues without major planetary connections as Mercury conjuncts Mars. This alignment fires the mind but can create verbal tension or impulsive decisions. Being on the ‘dark side’ of the Moon suggests completion rather than initiation.
Best Practices: Finish unfinished business, organize, and reflect before taking new action. Channel mental energy into planning.
Pitfalls: Frustration from lack of momentum; acting without clear direction.
How to Use It: Recognize that this pause has purpose. Conserve energy and clear space—tomorrow’s New Moon will require a clean slate.
Tuesday, October 21st – Wide World of Possibilities — Jupiter, Libra New Moon, Sun, Moon Void-of-Course, Pluto. Tuesday continues with the Libra Moon with the Moon square Jupiter and the Moon conjunct the Sun at the time of the Libra New Moon [8:25 AM EDT]. The Moon then goes Void-of-Course for almost three and half hours [8:25 AM EDT – 11:42 AM EDT] with the Moon making no further connections to the planets as the Moon completes its transit of Libra and before the Moon enters Scorpio where today the Scorpio Moon squares Pluto. The Water Grand Trine is activated with ever more Water when we come into tomorrow. The New Moon influences the next two weeks up to the Taurus Full Moon on the 5th of November.
Tone of the Day: Expansive yet ungrounded.
Background: The Libra Moon squares Jupiter, then conjuncts the Sun for the Libra New Moon (8:25 AM EDT), followed by a Void-of-Course period and the Moon’s entry into Scorpio, where it squares Pluto. This New Moon opens a window for rebalancing relationships and intentions, though emotional overreach or inflated desires are possible.
Best Practices: Visualize your ideal future but base plans on practical considerations. Allow inspiration to guide, not blind.
Pitfalls: Entitlement or overindulgence; believing feelings alone can manifest results.
How to Use It: Write down your goals clearly and simply. Let emotional clarity replace impulsive expansion—less can achieve more.
Wednesday, October 22nd – Cry Me a River — Neptune Pisces, Sun Scorpio. Wednesday continues with the Scorpio Moon but with the Moon making no connections to the planets today. Neptune retrogrades back into its own Sign of Pisces [5:48 AM EDT] and the Sun exits Libra to enter Scorpio [11:51 PM EDT]. The Sun’s entrance into Scorpio creates a Stellium in the Fixed Water Sign as the Sun joins Mercury and Mars in Scorpio. With the Sun in Scorpio and Neptune back into Pisces, we now have six planets in the Water Signs with a Grand Trine in Water. We have no Fire, no Earth.
Tone of the Day: Deeply emotional, sensitive, and potentially melodramatic.
Background: Neptune retrogrades into Pisces and the Sun enters Scorpio, forming a Water Stellium. The emotional floodgates open—six planets in Water, no Fire or Earth. We may feel empathy, nostalgia, or even overwhelm as the collective mood turns inward.
Best Practices: Practice compassion for yourself and others. Journal, meditate, or create art to release emotion.
Pitfalls: Victim mentality, manipulation through emotion, or emotional paralysis.
How to Use It: Acknowledge feelings without letting them steer the ship. Remember: emotions are data, not directives.
Thursday, October 23rd – Out with the Old — Mars, Mercury, Lunar Grand Trine, Jupiter, Saturn. Thursday has the Moon continuing its transit of Scorpio with the Scorpio Moon conjunct both Mars and Mercury, and the Moon enhancing the Water Grand Trine by the Scorpio Moon trine Jupiter in Cancer and the Moon trine Saturn in Pisces.
Tone of the Day: Purifying and cathartic.
Background: The Scorpio Moon conjuncts Mars and Mercury, trines Jupiter in Cancer and Saturn in Pisces, reinforcing the Water Grand Trine. Retrograde Saturn and Neptune emphasize review and release. This is a cleansing cycle, encouraging emotional and physical decluttering. These are revolutionary times, times of major and dramatic changes, and it is essential that we rid ourselves of the dross both as a society and as individuals to be unencumbered by our past.
Best Practices: Let go of outdated attachments. Organize, simplify, and surrender what’s no longer relevant.
Pitfalls: Emotional resistance; clinging to familiar but stagnant patterns.
How to Use It: Declutter both inner and outer spaces. Make peace with endings—they’re making room for new beginnings.
Friday, October 24th – Baptismal — Neptune, Uranus, Pluto, Sun, Mercury, Jupiter. Friday begins with the Scorpio Moon trine Neptune. The Moon then slips into Sagittarius where today the Sagittarius Moon opposes Uranus and the Moon sextiles Pluto. The Sun squares Pluto, and Mercury trines Jupiter.
Tone of the Day: Transformative, insightful, and awakening.
Background: The day begins with the Scorpio Moon trine Neptune, then entering Sagittarius to oppose Uranus and sextile Pluto. The Sun squares Pluto and Mercury trines Jupiter, creating friction between old limitations and expansive thinking. A symbolic cleansing—a baptism through experience—emerges.
Best Practices: Embrace revelation; stay open to higher insight. Focus on gratitude and meaningful priorities.
Pitfalls: Fear of change, misinterpreting transition as loss.
How to Use It: Step into renewal with faith. Release attachments and allow transformation to wash away what no longer serves.
Saturday, October 25th – Getting It Straight — Venus, Mercury, Saturn. Saturday continues with the Sagittarius Moon with the Moon today sextile Venus. Mercury trines Saturn.
Tone of the Day: Constructive and clarifying.
Background: The Sagittarius Moon sextiles Venus while Mercury trines Saturn. This stabilizing energy helps refine plans and realign priorities after an emotional week. Constructive feedback and honest dialogue can lead to clarity and realistic progress.
Best Practices: Reassess projects, commitments, and relationships. Ground optimism in practicality.
Pitfalls: Overcorrecting or dismissing inspiration as impractical.
How to Use It: Combine wisdom with action. Integrate the lessons of emotion into disciplined planning.
Sunday, October 26th – Wheels Off the Bus — Saturn, Neptune, Sun. Sunday has the Moon finishing its transit of Sagittarius with the Moon today square both Saturn and Neptune both in Pisces. The Moon then moves into Capricorn where late in the day the Capricorn Moon sextiles the Sun.
Tone of the Day: Wobbly morning, steadying evening.
Background: The Sagittarius Moon squares Saturn and Neptune before entering Capricorn and sextiling the Sun. Emotional fatigue may cloud the morning but focus and grounding return as the day unfolds.
Best Practices: Rest early; tackle tasks later when energy stabilizes. Use afternoon hours for gentle organization.
Pitfalls: Morning lethargy or discouragement; losing perspective under pressure.
How to Use It: Restore balance by reconnecting with purpose. The day closes with renewed clarity and readiness for the week ahead.
Final Note: This week immerses us in emotional waters where feeling replaces logic and intuition becomes our guide. As the Sun joins the deep Scorpio current and Neptune returns to Pisces, we are invited to surrender control and trust the unseen flow of life. Through letting go, cleansing, and compassion, we emerge more attuned to our authentic selves—able to navigate the shifting tides with grace and awareness.
