Welcome to your daily horoscope for October 24, 2026, a Saturday that begins with a cosmic pause. At about 3:13 a.m. ET (07:13 UTC), Mercury stations retrograde at 20°58′ Scorpio. The planet of thought, words, and plans slows to a standstill and then turns back through the sign of secrets until November 13. A stationing planet is at its most potent, so Mercury’s message fills the whole day: slow down, look beneath the surface, and revisit before you rush ahead. Mercury retrograde in Scorpio isn’t a curse. It’s an invitation to research, reconnect, and finally say the honest thing you’ve been holding back.
The heart gets a reset too. The Sun and retrograde Venus met in their exact inferior conjunction at 11:44 p.m. ET Friday at 0°45′ Scorpio (0.32° at this morning’s snapshot), the midpoint of Venus’s backward journey. Up in fiery Aries, the Moon is Waxing Gibbous and 93.8% illuminated. She merged with Neptune at 7:55 p.m. ET Friday (0.50° at the snapshot), then sextiled Pluto at 9:22 p.m. and Uranus at 12:39 a.m., so imagination and courage are close at hand this weekend. She meets Saturn at 9:06 a.m. ET, so dreams get a dose of structure, and she keeps swelling toward the Taurus Full Moon at 12:11 a.m. ET Monday. Ready to see what this slow-down means for you? Let’s dive in. ✨
Best Time to Act
Mercury’s station is strongest in the early hours, but a stationary planet barely moves for a day or two, so treat all of Saturday as a review day rather than a launch day. The morning is best for planning, editing, and grounded decisions while the Moon meets Saturn (9:06 a.m. ET). Mercury square Jupiter is separating without ever having perfected, and Mars trine Saturn is separating too, so don’t count on extra luck or momentum. Sun square Pluto, Venus opposite Chiron, and Uranus trine Pluto are all applying, building through the day. Save honest heart-to-hearts and healing conversations for the evening.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
The Moon is in your sign and your 1st house of self, Aries, and she merged with Neptune (exact Friday at 7:55 p.m. ET) before meeting Saturn at 9:06 a.m. ET today. That makes it a day to put structure under a dream that’s been quietly growing inside you. Meanwhile Mercury stations retrograde in your 8th house of shared resources and intimacy, so review joint finances, loans, subscriptions, and any agreement that ties your money to someone else’s. Read the fine print twice. Your ruler Mars is in Leo in your 5th house of creativity and romance, and its trine to Saturn is separating (4.65°). The confidence boost of the past week is settling into something steadier, which helps your creative projects become routines. In love, the Sun-Venus conjunction in your 8th house invites deeper honesty. Ask the question you’ve been avoiding, and listen without defending yourself. At work, double-check a contract or payment before you sign. For your health, the Moon sextile Uranus in your 3rd house rewards a change of scene, so walk somewhere new, move your body, and let your thoughts untangle on their own.
Lucky number: 9 | Lucky color: Scarlet
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Your ruler Venus is the star of your story right now, Taurus. Retrograde Venus met the Sun in your 7th house of partnerships late Friday (0.32° at the snapshot), the midpoint of her retrograde, and it’s like hitting reset on how you give and receive love. A past partner, an old business contact, or an unresolved conversation may resurface, and you’ll see it with fresh eyes. Mercury also stations retrograde in your 7th house today, so it’s a time to renegotiate rather than start new agreements. Revisit what was promised, not what you assumed. Venus opposite Chiron (2.42°, applying) reaches into your 12th house of hidden matters, so quiet healing comes from forgiving yourself for an old relationship pattern. The Moon in Aries is also in your 12th house, merging with Neptune, so your dreams may carry real messages. Keep a notebook by the bed. In career, Sun square Pluto (2.53°, applying) touches your 10th house of reputation. Don’t let a power struggle at work push you into reacting too quickly. Listen first, then respond. For your health, gentle rest beats intense workouts today. Your body is processing a lot behind the scenes, so give it time.
Lucky number: 26 | Lucky color: Sage Green
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Your ruler Mercury stations retrograde today, Gemini, and you’ll feel it more than most signs. It happens in your 6th house of work routines, health, and daily habits, so slow your schedule and fix what isn’t working instead of piling on more. Mercury’s square to Jupiter in your 3rd house is now separating at 2.30° without ever perfecting. That big idea or ambitious message may need a second draft before it’s ready. That’s not failure, it’s refinement. Uranus is retrograde in your sign and 1st house, and its trine to Pluto in your 9th house (1.87°, applying) keeps encouraging you to reinvent how you show up and what you believe. The Aries Moon is in your 11th house of friends and community, and her sextile to Uranus links your social life to your personal growth. A friend may say exactly what you need to hear. In love, keep it light but honest, and let actions speak. At work, back up files, re-confirm appointments, and give technology a little patience. For your health, the 6th house emphasis makes this a great time to restart a habit you dropped, like hydrating, stretching, or turning off screens earlier.
Lucky number: 33 | Lucky color: Lemon Yellow
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Your ruler, the Moon, is in Aries in your 10th house of career and public image, Cancer, and she’s busy. She merged with Neptune on Friday evening, sextiled Pluto in your 8th house and Uranus in your 12th, and meets Saturn at 9:06 a.m. ET. That’s a sequence that turns a professional dream into a practical plan. Write down where you want to be by year’s end, then break it into steps. Mercury stations retrograde in your 5th house of creativity, romance, and joy. An old creative project, a hobby you set aside, or even a past flame may come back for a second look. The Sun conjunct Venus, also in your 5th house, makes this a lovely day to reconnect with what makes your heart sing, without pressure to make it perfect. Sun square Pluto (2.53°, applying) touches your 8th house, so notice where you’re holding on too tightly, especially in shared money or emotional dynamics. Let go a little. In love, playfulness heals more than serious talks today. At work, people may notice you, so show up prepared. For your health, a creative outlet like painting, dancing, or cooking is self-care.
Lucky number: 2 | Lucky color: Pearl White
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Your ruler, the Sun, just met retrograde Venus in your 4th house of home, family, and roots, Leo (0.32° at the snapshot, exact late Friday). Mercury also stations retrograde in your 4th house today, so family memories, home repairs, and old conversations with relatives are all on the table. A talk you’ve been avoiding with a parent, sibling, or housemate can go surprisingly well if you lead with curiosity rather than certainty. The Sun is also building toward a square with Pluto in your 7th house of partnerships (2.53°, applying), so don’t let a partner’s intensity turn into a contest of wills. Mars and Jupiter are both in your sign and 1st house, so you have plenty of fire. Just remember that Mercury square Jupiter is separating without perfecting, which means a bold plan might need more homework before you announce it. The Aries Moon lights up your 9th house of travel and learning, and her meeting with Neptune there stirs a longing for something bigger. Start researching that trip or course, but don’t book anything yet. In love, warmth at home is your superpower today. At work, revise rather than launch. For your health, rest and comfort food in moderation recharge you.
Lucky number: 19 | Lucky color: Gold
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Your ruler Mercury stations retrograde today in your 3rd house of communication, learning, and local connections, Virgo. You’ll feel the shift in your inbox, your conversations, and maybe your commute. This is your sign’s chance to edit, proofread, and clarify. Unfinished writing projects, a course you started, or a sibling you’ve been meaning to call all deserve attention now. Mercury’s square to Jupiter in your 12th house is separating without ever perfecting, so a vague worry that’s been nagging at you can now be put to rest rather than solved. The Sun conjunct retrograde Venus, also in your 3rd house, softens your words, and kindness lands better than critique today. The Aries Moon is in your 8th house of transformation and shared resources, and her meeting with Saturn this morning (9:06 a.m. ET) favors practical money conversations with a partner. Uranus trine Pluto (1.87°, applying) links your 10th and 6th houses, nudging you to modernize how you work. In love, say what you feel plainly rather than analyzing it. At work, re-read emails before sending. For your health, write before bed to quiet a busy mind.
Lucky number: 41 | Lucky color: Navy Blue
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Your ruler Venus met the Sun late Friday in your 2nd house of money, values, and self-worth, Libra, the midpoint of her retrograde. This is a powerful reset for how you value yourself and how you spend. Ask what you’re buying to feel worthy and what you’re buying because you genuinely love it. Mercury also stations retrograde in your 2nd house, so review your budget, cancel unused subscriptions, and double-check any payment before it goes through. Venus opposite Chiron (2.42°, applying) reaches into your 7th house of partnerships, so an old relationship wound may surface for healing. Be gentle with yourself and the other person. The Aries Moon is also in your 7th house, merging with Neptune, so romance feels dreamy but needs a reality check. Meet people where they are, not where you hope they’ll be. Venus trine the North Node (2.92°, applying) in your 5th house shows that joy and creativity are part of your destiny path right now. In career, slow negotiations are wise. For your health, nourishing meals and enough sleep support your sense of worth from the inside out.
Lucky number: 7 | Lucky color: Rose Pink
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Happy birthday season, Scorpio. The Sun, retrograde Venus, and now stationing Mercury are all in your sign and 1st house of self. The Sun-Venus conjunction (0.32° at the snapshot) resets how you love yourself and how others see you. Mercury stationing retrograde here asks you to rethink your image, your goals, and the story you tell about who you are. Don’t rush a makeover or a big announcement. Use the next three weeks to reflect and refine. Your traditional ruler Mars is in Leo in your 10th house of career, alongside Jupiter, so professional ambitions are strong. Mars trine Saturn is separating (4.65°), which means it’s time to steady your pace rather than push harder. Your modern ruler Pluto is in Aquarius in your 4th house of home, and it’s receiving an applying square from the Sun (2.53°), so family dynamics or a home decision may feel intense. Choose depth over drama. Uranus trine Pluto (1.87°, applying) supports changes at home that set you free. In love, show your softer side. At work, revisit plans before you present them. For your health, quiet time alone is restorative, so take it without guilt.
Lucky number: 8 | Lucky color: Burgundy
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Mercury stations retrograde in your 12th house of rest, dreams, and hidden matters today, Sagittarius, so your inner world gets louder. Thoughts you’ve pushed aside may come back, asking to be processed. Journaling, meditation, or simply sleeping in on this Saturday can help them move through. Your ruler Jupiter is in Leo in your 9th house of travel, philosophy, and higher learning, a happy placement for you. Mercury’s square to it is now separating without ever having perfected, so a plan that felt huge last week may need trimming to fit reality. Jupiter is also moving toward an opposition with the North Node (4.67°, applying), linking your 9th and 3rd houses and asking you to balance big beliefs with everyday conversations. The Aries Moon lights your 5th house of romance and creativity, and her meeting with Neptune there makes this a beautifully imaginative day for art, flirting, or play. Then she meets Saturn at 9:06 a.m. ET, so give your creativity a little structure. In love, a sweet, spontaneous gesture goes far. At work, finish quiet behind-the-scenes tasks. For your health, prioritize real rest.
Lucky number: 54 | Lucky color: Royal Purple
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Your ruler Saturn is retrograde in Aries in your 4th house of home and family, Capricorn, and the Moon meets it there at 9:06 a.m. ET. That makes it a grounded, nesting kind of Saturday. Fix the thing at home you’ve been putting off, or have a calm, practical talk with a family member. Saturn’s sextile to Uranus (4.87°, applying) links your 4th and 6th houses, so small upgrades to your home routine pay off. Mercury stations retrograde in your 11th house of friends, groups, and future goals, and an old friend may reach out or a group plan may need reworking. The Sun conjunct Venus in the same house makes reconnecting feel warm instead of awkward. Mars trine Saturn is separating (4.65°), so the extra drive you’ve felt around home projects is easing into steady maintenance. Sun square Pluto (2.53°, applying) touches your 2nd house of money, so watch for financial pressure from a group or friend, and set boundaries kindly. In love, quiet time at home together is the most romantic option. At work, rethink long-term goals before committing. For your health, warmth and good food matter today.
Lucky number: 64 | Lucky color: Charcoal Gray
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Mercury stations retrograde in your 10th house of career and public image today, Aquarius, so review professional plans, applications, and anything you’re about to send to a boss or client. Revisit, revise, and resend if needed. The Sun conjunct retrograde Venus in the same house resets how you feel about your work. Ask whether your career still reflects your values. Your modern ruler Uranus is retrograde in Gemini in your 5th house of creativity and romance, and its trine to Pluto in your 1st house (1.87°, applying) connects personal reinvention with creative self-expression. Pluto in your sign is receiving an applying square from the Sun (2.53°), so you may feel pressure to prove yourself at work. You don’t need to. Your traditional ruler Saturn is in Aries in your 3rd house, where the Moon meets it at 9:06 a.m. ET, so practical, clear communication works better than clever words. The Moon’s sextile to Uranus links your 3rd and 5th houses, so a playful conversation can spark a creative idea. In love, let your quirky side show. At work, edit before you present. For your health, a walk around your neighborhood resets your nervous system.
Lucky number: 11 | Lucky color: Electric Blue
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Your modern ruler Neptune is retrograde in Aries in your 2nd house of money and self-worth, Pisces, and the Moon merged with it on Friday evening (0.50° at the snapshot). This weekend you can dream up a gentler, more creative relationship with money, but write the dream down so it doesn’t drift away. When the Moon meets Saturn at 9:06 a.m. ET, also in your 2nd house, turn that inspiration into a simple budget or a practical first step. Mercury stations retrograde in your 9th house of travel, higher learning, and belief, so revisit a course, a trip, or a spiritual practice you’ve drifted from. The Sun conjunct Venus in the same house reawakens a love of learning or a longing for faraway places. Your traditional ruler Jupiter is in Leo in your 6th house of daily routines and health, and the square from Mercury is now separating without ever perfecting. That means overwhelm can ease if you simplify your schedule. Neptune sextile Pluto (0.82°, separating) keeps dissolving old fears in your 12th house. In love, your compassion is magnetic. At work, steady effort wins. For your health, rest and water come first.
Lucky number: 72 | Lucky color: Seafoam
Today’s Cosmic Takeaway
October 24 is a day to pause. Mercury stations retrograde at 20°58′ Scorpio, and the Sun-Venus reset happened just hours earlier, so the sky is asking all of us to slow down, look deeper, and revisit before we race ahead. Gemini and Virgo feel it most because Mercury rules them. Scorpios feel it in the 1st house, where three personal planets are gathered. Taurus and Libra are still processing Venus’s midpoint reset. Mercury turns direct on November 13 at 15°02′ Scorpio, and retrograde Venus turns direct the same day, so you have three weeks to review, research, and reconnect. Learn what Mercury retrograde really means, check all the dates in our Mercury retrograde 2026 guide, and read about Scorpio season. For deeper guidance, see your Scorpio horoscope 2026, or explore our Scorpio collection. Catch up on yesterday’s horoscope, and check back tomorrow for your next cosmic update. 🌙
