Your Horoscope for the Week of October 4

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Add these dates to your cal:

  • All week: Venus Retrograde in Scorpio continues
  • Saturday, October 10: New Moon in Libra

Take a deep breath. This week's astrology is relatively calm, allowing you a pause in the midst of ongoing drama from Venus Retrograde in Scorpio (October 3 to November 13).

On Saturday, a New Moon in Libra offers you a chance to turn a new page, particularly when it comes to romance. This might be the day you finally block your ex, end a situationship, or bring up a tough convo with your partner. It might feel hard in the moment, but it needs to happen so you can move forward. The New Moon wants you to have a fresh start.

Read your Sun/Rising sign horoscope for the week of October 4:

Aries

Who's your other half, Aries? As Venus Retrograde continues, you're reflecting on the way you've transformed as a person through your romances, whether they're ongoing or in the past. On Saturday, the New Moon in Libra helps you turn a new page in the story of your closest one-on-one relationship, whether it's with a romantic partner, best friend, or creative collaborator.

Taurus

Break a bad habit, Taurus. Throughout the week, you're likely dwelling on past relationships—romantic relationships, yes, but also close friendships. Don't be surprised if an ex-partner or ex-friend pops back into your life. Saturday's New Moon in Libra gives you a chance to break a new habit (like calling up your on-again off-again situationship, maybe?) or start a new one.

Gemini

Make something, Gemini. During the week, Venus Retrograde is helping you notice the romantic patterns you keep falling into, whether they're good or bad. Then, on Saturday, the New Moon in Libra gives you a burst of inspiration. This is a time to turn your pain from past relationships into art by journaling, painting, singing, dancing, or however you like to express yourself.

Cancer

Phone home, Cancer. Venus Retrograde has you thinking about the ways your romantic relationships—whether past or present—affect the way you express yourself. Maybe you're slow to speak up for fear of being seen as "difficult," or you wear your hair the way your partner likes it rather than the way you prefer. Saturday's New Moon in Libra prompts you to turn to a family member or longtime friend for comfort and advice as you think about how to move forward.

Leo

Speak out, Leo. Throughout the week, Venus Retrograde prompts you to think about how your earliest romances—like childhood crushes or a high school sweetheart—shaped the way you approach love now. On Saturday, a New Moon in Libra gives your words more power. Identify a truth that needs to be said, and then say it to those who need to hear it.

Virgo

How's your budget, Virgo? As you move through the week, don't be surprised if you hear from an ex—or maybe you're the one who feels an urge to reach out. Getting back in touch isn't necessarily a bad idea, but make sure you're doing it for the right reasons, like closure or to start a new phase of friendship rather than falling back into old patterns. On Saturday, a New Moon in Libra gives you a chance to review your budget and make needed changes.

Libra

Who are you, Libra? Throughout the week, you're reflecting on the ways your past—and maybe present—romances have your current values, both for good and for bad. Did a past partner help you see the world in a different way? Or maybe you're simply parroting the things they said without forming your own beliefs? On Saturday, your annual New Moon in your sign helps you start anew in your own life. Welcome, New Libra.

Scorpio

Let it go, Scorpio. Venus Retrograde is in your sign, and throughout the week—and the next month-plus—you're having a bit of an identity crisis when it comes to romance. Who are you, really, and who do you want to be? On Saturday, the New Moon in Libra helps you let go of something once and for all, whether it's a situationship that's run its course or a self-limiting belief that affects the way you approach dating.

Sagittarius

Call your friends, Sagittarius. Throughout the week, Venus Retrograde helps you let go of relationship patterns that are no longer working for you—as well as a potential bad relationship or situationship, too. On Saturday, the New Moon in Libra helps you reconnect with your friends. If you can, get together and tell them your goals for the future.

Capricorn

Get to work, Capricorn. As Venus Retrograde continues, you're thinking about the blurry lines between friendship and romance, whether that means crushing on a friend or a friend with benefits situationship. Is the current status quo working for you? If not, what do you want to change? On Saturday, the New Moon in Libra turns the page on your career, helping you work towards a promotion, raise, or new job.

Aquarius

Go explore, Aquarius. All week (and all month), Venus Retrograde asks you to think about the intersection between romance and career. Does your partner support your professional goals? Are you holding off on pursuing a dream gig because of its potential effects on your relationship? On Saturday, the New Moon in Libra asks you to go explore, either literally (by traveling or at least taking a day trip) or metaphorically (by reading up on a subject new to you).

Pisces

Embrace change, Pisces. As Venus Retrograde continues, you're reflecting on the lessons you've learned from past and present loves—particularly the way your romantic relationships have helped you see the world from a new perspective. On Saturday, the New Moon in Libra asks you to take the first step towards a major change in your life. Pick a big goal, because the universe is on your side.