It’s Halloween week — or, less formally, Christmas for people who read horoscopes. Happy Halloween, starlings. May your costumes come together exactly as envisioned and your weekend bring more treats than tricks. This week brings motivation and much-needed clarity as Scorpio guides us toward the answers we’ve been seeking.
Scorpio’s Mars will trine Jupiter in Cancer on Monday, giving us all a boost of confidence and enthusiasm. This is a great time to start new projects or plan for the future, as we will all suddenly feel more motivated to take control over our lives. Any insights you gain during this period will prove vital to your long-term goals. Use this energy to propel yourself forward and take control of your path: you finally have the capacity to do so.
Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, has a busy Tuesday ahead, making one major transit and forming three key aspects. Transparent, unfiltered speech and bare truths will become themes for the coming week. To see how this energy plays out for you personally, look at which house Mercury rules in your chart, what’s happening in your sixth house and where Virgo and Gemini exert their influence.
Neptune and Mercury will form a harmonious trine in the morning, setting a compassionate and insightful tone to our conversations. Later, Mercury shifts into Sagittarius for the next couple of weeks, widening our curiosity and opening our minds to new perspectives. Storytelling, optimism and honesty will color communication, though Mercury’s opposition to Uranus could bring unexpected news or startling revelations.
Mercury’s show ends on Wednesday morning with a sextile to Pluto, giving us more subconscious clarity. Our mental energy will awake just in time for Mars to trine Saturn, turning our passion into progress. Jupiter’s expansion is balanced by the driven and structured energy of Mars, helping us set productive boundaries and build momentum that lasts.
If you are afraid of emotional vulnerability, you might get a bit of a jump scare on Halloween as the moon moves to Pisces, heightening our empathy and deepening our feelings. Open your heart to the emotional tidal waves as Sunday’s opposition between Chiron and Venus will bring growth through vulnerability. As you move into next week, ask yourself what you are trying to fix in others that you must heal in yourself first.
The magic of this week isn’t in the costumes; it’s in your willingness to be seen without one. Under Scorpio’s watchful eye, the universe will lift your mask to let you peek beneath the veil. Let honesty ward off tricks, and may transformation be your treat.
Love, a spooky Gemini
Aries (March 21 – April 19):
The week begins with your ruler, Mars, trining Jupiter, igniting your courage and giving you a surge of confidence. You’re ready to chase what excites you, but don’t forget to chase with intention, not impulse. Mercury’s flurry of aspects pushes you to speak honestly, even if your words surprise people. By Halloween, vulnerability becomes your costume. Wear it proudly; authenticity looks good on you.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20):
Mars and Jupiter align to expand your world, urging you to move beyond comfort and toward growth. Relationships become mirrors this week, asking you where you can trade control for compassion. If old wounds resurface, don’t hide behind a mask of composure. Healing thrives when you let the cracks show. The Moon in Pisces reminds you that love softens what logic can’t.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20):
Mercury, your ruling planet, is everywhere this week. It is trining Neptune, opposing Uranus, sextiling Pluto and moving to Sagittarius — so buckle up. Expect sudden insights and breakthroughs that flip your perspective. The trines to Jupiter and Saturn lend stability to your ideas, helping you turn chaos into clarity. Your intuition will sharpen at the end of the week, so trust what you feel as much as what you think.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22):
Mars trines Jupiter in your sign, filling your cauldron with confidence and momentum. You’re ready to act on what’s been brewing, and for once, the stars back your every move. Just be mindful of overextending yourself as Venus and Jupiter clash; remember that emotional generosity has its limits. By the end of the week, softness becomes strength when you let someone see beneath your mask.
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22):
This week hands you the spotlight and asks what you’ll do with it. Mars and Jupiter’s energy will fuel your ambition, while Mercury’s Sagittarius shift boosts your storytelling power. But when Uranus shakes the stage midweek, remember that flexibility is its own kind of bravery. The Pisces Moon calls you to drop the act for a night. Your truest self is the most magnetic costume of all.
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22):
With your ruler, Mercury, hyperactive, your mind races through a haunted house of revelations. Neptune and Pluto open intuitive doors while Uranus rattles the hinges, bringing you much-needed context to your journey forward. Mars trining Saturn helps you turn newfound clarity into grounded progress, especially in your daily routines or creative work.
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22):
This week will give you a bit of a reality check, Libra. Venus, your ruling planet, meets Chiron in opposition and squares Jupiter, spotlighting matters of love, self-worth and emotional reciprocity. The cosmos asks: Are you giving too much or too little? Mars trining Jupiter supports finding balance between your desires and your limits. Are your unrealistic expectations hindering your growth? As the Moon drifts into Pisces, treat yourself gently — you can’t pour from an empty goblet.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21):
It’s your season, and this week, you’re the main character in the cosmos. Mars in your sign trines both Jupiter and Saturn, blending ambition with wisdom. You’re unstoppable when your motives align with your morals. Mercury’s rapid movements encourage truth-telling and deep introspection. Halloween’s Piscean Moon brings emotional release; let yourself dissolve a little. Unmasking is the price of transformation.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21):
Mercury enters your sign midweek, reigniting your voice after a long silence. Expect revelations, wild honesty and a burst of curiosity that sends you down new paths. But with Uranus in opposition, not everyone will be ready for your truth bombs. Share wisely and be kind. By Sunday, Venus and Chiron remind you that freedom feels best when your heart is at peace with where it’s been. What has worked well in your relationships, and what changes have been unnecessary?
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19):
Mars trines your ruler, Saturn, giving you cosmic permission to build something lasting. Your focus sharpens, your resolve deepens and progress finally feels tangible. Mercury’s transits awaken your intuition, especially around what’s hidden or unspoken. On Halloween, let go of the need to control every outcome. Trust that the magic is already working behind the scenes, and allow yourself to sit back while you reap the rewards of your hard work.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18):
The first quarter Moon lands in your sign, charging your week with momentum and purpose. Mars and Jupiter boost your collaborative energy, helping you rally people around a shared vision. But when Mercury opposes Uranus, disruptions may reveal the truth behind the mask. Don’t resist change; steer it. By the end of the week, honesty will become your superpower, not your weakness. Allow the universe to reveal to you what you need to know, especially in your relationships.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20):
The Moon enters your sign just in time for Halloween, draping you in heightened empathy and intuition. Mercury’s trine to Neptune opens portals of imagination and emotional truth. Use this power wisely and resist getting caught up false optimism. Instead, examine your emotional state and pay attention to areas that need healing. As Venus opposes Chiron, old heartaches may resurface, but they bring growth if you face them gently. Stay grounded and let the tides wash away old illusions; by Sunday, you’ll feel reborn.
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