Astro Calendar

1. 
   26 Julyuntil 11 December · lasts 5 monthsRetrograde

   Saturn retrograde

   Saturn appears to move backwards through Pisces from Earth's perspective.

   Saturn is retrograde in Pisces from July 26 to December 11, so its roughly five-month period includes all of October. Retrograde motion means apparent backward movement as seen from Earth; in astrological interpretation, it represents a time of review, revisiting, and slower maturation. Saturn symbolizes responsibility, limitations, and perseverance, while Pisces, ruled by Jupiter, opens up questions of meaning, compassion, and spiritual seeking. On a collective level, this can be read as an invitation to consider how care for others can be supported by sustainable rules and clear responsibility. This is a longer developmental process, not a brief October turning point or a sign of misfortune. For reflection, you might ask yourself which form of support is feasible over the long term and where it needs clearer boundaries.

2. 
   3 Octoberuntil 14 November · lasts 6 weeksRetrograde

   Venus retrograde

   Venus appears to move backwards through Libra from Earth's perspective.

   Venus is retrograde in Libra for approximately six weeks, from October 3 to November 14. In traditional interpretation, its apparent backward movement emphasizes reassessment, not necessarily an external complication. Venus symbolizes relationships, pleasure, and art, while Libra is its own sign, associated with exchange and the search for balance. This combination offers a framework for collective reflection on standards of fairness in cooperation and the value of aesthetic and creative work. Symbolically, the period can support a return to unresolved agreements and the gradual development of shared criteria. A practical way to use it is to review an agreement and ask whether everyone's contributions and expectations are expressed clearly enough.

3. 
   10 October17:50 (Ljubljana)New moon

   New Moon in Virgo

   The Sun and Moon meet in Virgo.

   The New Moon on October 10 occurs when the Moon and Sun meet in Virgo. A New Moon marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle, but it is a brief moment in time and need not be given the significance of a major turning point. In traditional symbolism, the Moon represents the mind and responsiveness, while the Sun represents direction and authority. Virgo is Mercury's sign, so their meeting is associated with discernment, precision, and practical knowledge. On a collective level, this symbolism can draw attention to organizing working procedures and checking details. As a simple exercise, choose one everyday procedure and consider which step is useful and which merely adds complexity.

4. 
   17 Octoberuntil 16 November · lasts 4 weeksSign ingress

   Sun enters Virgo

   Sun crosses into Virgo in the sidereal zodiac.

   On October 17, the Sun leaves Virgo and enters Libra, where it remains until November 16, for approximately four weeks. The Sun symbolizes authority, independence, and clarity of direction, while Libra emphasizes exchange and the balancing of different interests. In Jyotish (Vedic astrology), Libra is the Sun's sign of debilitation, traditionally indicating a less direct expression of its independent strength—not a prediction of a poor outcome. Symbolically, this raises the question of how to maintain clear leadership while taking others into account. Possible collective themes include discussions about the legitimacy of authority and the limits of compromise. When making decisions together, you can check whether an agreement genuinely clarifies responsibility or merely disperses it.

5. 
   24 Octoberuntil 13 November · lasts 3 weeksRetrograde

   Mercury retrograde

   Mercury appears to move backwards through Libra from Earth's perspective.

   Mercury is retrograde in Libra for approximately three weeks, from October 24 to November 13. Retrograde motion is an apparent backward movement that astrology interprets as an opportunity to review and return to questions already considered. Mercury symbolizes speech, judgment, and the exchange of information, while Libra connects its expression with communication and the balancing of interests. Possible collective themes include revisiting agreements, defining terms more precisely, and examining arguments in discussions. This is not a reason to expect misfortune or to put all decisions on hold, but a symbolic emphasis on more careful consideration. One useful way to approach this time is to check, before confirming an agreement, whether everyone understands its key words in the same way.

6. 
   26 October05:12 (Ljubljana)Full moon

   Full Moon in Aries

   The Moon reaches its full phase in Aries.

   The Full Moon on October 26 occurs when the Moon in Aries stands opposite the Sun in Libra. A Full Moon marks the peak of the Moon's illumination and is a brief phase of its monthly cycle. The Moon symbolizes the mind and responsiveness, while Aries, ruled by Mars, represents directness, initiative, and action. The Sun in Libra, on the other side, emphasizes the question of authority in a setting that calls for negotiation. This opposition can symbolically illuminate collective discussions about the balance between acting independently and coordinating with others. For reflection, ask yourself when a clear initiative is helpful and when a decision still needs to be discussed.

7. 
   31 Octoberuntil 24 January · lasts 3 monthsSign ingress

   Jupiter enters Cancer

   Jupiter crosses into Cancer in the sidereal zodiac.

   On October 31, Jupiter leaves Cancer and enters Leo, where it remains until January 24, 2027, for approximately three months. In traditional symbolism, Jupiter represents knowledge, teaching, ethics, and the search for meaning. Leo is the Sun's sign, associated with authority, dignity, and taking a leading role. Their combination offers a framework for collective questions about the responsibility of teachers, advisers, and public leaders. Because Jupiter is a slow-moving planet, this is part of a longer developmental process in which the relationship between knowledge and authority takes shape gradually. When you encounter an influential opinion, you can consider whether its persuasiveness rests on sound reasoning or mainly on the speaker's reputation.

These calculations are for information only and use the sidereal zodiac (Lahiri ayanamsha). For a full interpretation, book a consultation.