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You’re diving deep and ready to take risks in your weekly horoscope for October 20 to 26, 2024. The week starts off with Mercury in Scorpio teaming up with Saturn in Pisces on October 21, prompting you to reflect on your commitments. Maybe you’re ready to sign an agreement or you could benefit from expressing your boundaries or expectations with someone else. This also gives you the mental stamina to make progress on goals and to focus on tedious tasks. Confiding in a mentor, an elder, or someone you respect may be helpful, too.

It’s time to shine a light on your shadow when the sun in Libra slams into Pluto in Capricorn on October 22. This brings you back to events that unfolded around October 13, when Mercury met with Pluto. More information is revealed or perhaps you’re feeling more self-aware about a particular situation or relationship. This can also stir up conflicts, insecurities, and ego battles, so pick your battles wisely. At the same time, confronting your fears and pushing past your comfort zone can be rewarding and liberating.

The sun enters Scorpio later in the day on October 22, putting you in an introspective mood. You’re accessing deep feelings you’ve avoided and you’re not as afraid of the unknown. The next few weeks offer an opportunity to reclaim your power and to transform in the process. On the same day, Venus in Sagittarius bumps into the North Node (a celestial point representing your path and purpose) in Aries, bringing fated people into your life or emboldening you to make a decision about an important connection.

On October 24, there’s a last quarter moon in Leo, and you’re revisiting themes and storylines that took place under the full moon in Aries on October 17. This is a period of emotional release—of shedding light in the sky—as the moon continues to wane. Mars in Cancer mingles with Uranus in Taurus on the same day, allowing you to access new waves of inspiration. This can help you take a chance on something or someone you deeply care about, and also help you consider alternative plans of action. You’re able to surrender and let go today: you have a new perspective and welcome change with more ease.

Looking for even more cosmic insights? Check out your full October 2024 monthly horoscope, or take a look at your yearly 2024 horoscope. 

Key astrological events for your weekly horoscope from October 20 to 26, 2024

• Monday, October 21: Moon enters Cancer
• Monday, October 21: Mercury in Scorpio trine Saturn in Pisces
• Tuesday, October 22: Sun in Libra square Pluto in Capricorn
• Tuesday, October 22: Sun enters Scorpio
• Tuesday, October 22: Venus in Sagittarius trine North Node in Aries
• Wednesday, October 23: Moon enters Leo
• Thursday, October 24: Last Quarter Moon in Leo
• Thursday, October 24: Mars in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus
• Saturday, October 26: Moon enters Virgo

Aries

You’re making peace with the past, Aries, thanks to Mercury in Scorpio teaming up with Saturn in Pisces on October 21. Turning to your loved ones for advice and support can help you move through some emotions that come up. You’re feeling supported, as well as ready to accept what you cannot control and embrace necessary changes.

Some adjustments are required in your close relationships when the sun in Libra crashes into Pluto in Capricorn on October 22. Drama, jealousy, or obsessive tendencies can surface when you least expect it. You could also project some of your old relationships wounds or unhealthy patterns onto a current situation. This can help you break free from old dynamics or dysfunctional connections, too.

Later in the day on October 22, the sun enters Scorpio, heightening your self-awareness. This can be a great time to plunge into your psyche and engage in healing work. You’re able to make peace with your shadow side and the pasts of yourself you typically avoid. Forgiveness, trust, and intimacy in your connections will be a central theme over the next few weeks.

Taurus

You’re ready to discuss the future with an important person in your life, Taurus, when Mercury in Scorpio mingles with Saturn in Pisces on October 21. Maybe you want to plan a bucket-list trip with a lover or decide to take the next step in your relationship. This also bodes well for signing contracts and embarking on collaborative projects.

The sun enters Scorpio on October 22, shining a light on your close relationships over the next few weeks. You’re craving more depth in your relationships and want to invest in the people nearest and dearest to your heart. It’s also possible someone close to you is relying on you more for support. This can bring new, important people into your life and new opportunities your way, as well.

You know there’s no point in holding onto the past under the last quarter moon in Leo on October 24. In order to start fresh with a lover or squash an issue with a roommate or best friend, you’ve got to release any simmering resentment. This is a great day to share how you really feel and make important decisions about the future of your closest relationships.

Gemini

You’re finding a groove and rhythm in your daily routine, Gemini, once Mercury in Scorpio teams up with Saturn in Pisces on October 21. This is productive energy for crossing things off your to-do list, but also for feeling more grounded and on track with personal and professional goals. You could also learn some intriguing work news, too.<