Esoteric Astrology as news for week Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2026


Venus, Star of the Evening, Retrogrades – time of review



 

 

 

The month of October 2026 begins with Venus, the brilliant yellow-white Evening Star (Hesperus), retrograding at 8 degrees Scorpio. Venus continues its retrograde until Friday, November 13, the same day retrograde Mercury (begins Saturday, Oct. 24) also turns direct (an unusual occurrence). Venus is where our God (Ancient of Days) came from. He brought bees with Him. Venus has multiple names – Ray of Light, Shepherd’s Star, Hesperus, Star of the Evening. Venus is retrograde for 40 days and 40 nights, the time it takes to break a habit!

When a planet is retrograde, the past appears and reappears, decisions must be delayed and plans set aside in order that we may review, reflect upon and assess all areas associated with the retrograde planet (in this case Venus – love, values, resources, intelligence, money, relationships, possessions). We review in order to either renew, revitalize or place aspects of those areas of life aside forever. 

Venus retrogrades every 584 days (every 19 months) making five retrograde points around the Sun and after eight years, forms a five-pointed star (rose shaped) in the sky. Venus works with a star ray in the Big Dipper, Ray 5 (symbol for Ray 5 is the five-pointed star). This is the ray of the scientist and truth, the ray of concrete knowledge. Ray 5 along with Venus offers humanity the mental stimulus needed to create and build the new Aquarius culture and civilization. Understanding the math of Venus’ retrogrades takes a scientific (Ray 5, Venusian) mind. 

Venus is the intelligent heart. It unifies all that is separated and allows for the emergence of Love, which then becomes Wisdom. Venus resolves duality (through knowledge), promotes diplomacy (Libra) and establishes Right Human Relations, created through intentions for Goodwill (the mother principle). Venus coordinates our intelligence so that we can choose to act with Goodwill, which creates Right Relations which, in turn, creates active peace in our world. This is an ancient esoteric equation. It is the only way peace comes forth and this is the task for all of humanity. To bring forth peace. 

Note: Mercury begins its retrograde Saturday, October 24th, joining Venus in Scorpio!

 

 


 

 Aries

March 21 – April 19:  A new sense of self-identity and values appears. Although you’re considered rather untamed, there are stable, responsible and detailed aspects of yourself and these help you do and be successful in the outer world. Few if any, except astrologers, may know this about you. Those qualities will now be internalized so you can assess your personal value and worth. You know it’s not how much money you have. It’s more about perseverance, reliability and being steadfast in adversity and challenges. Venus changes you.​

 Taurus

Taurus
April 20 – May 20:  Spirituality and the inner world. Your patience and deliberateness are how you assess anything new, moving step-by-step, thinking everything through with care. With Venus, you become a visionary, your mind filled with spiritual illuminations and revelations. You are influenced by the stars, Aldebaran and Alcyone in the Pleiades. You bring forth the wisdom of the Buddha. When faced with a monetary situation, you’re quick and instinctive. These are your gifts. Ponder them with a partner as Venus retrogrades.

 Gemini

Gemini
May 21 – June 20:  Groups and people in your life. It’s most important that your work in the world aligns with your sense of self and values. Gemini is a complex, dual sign. You have a fluid mind however, so all information must be filtered through your emotional nature. Therefore that field (astral) must be clear, pure, containing no judgments or opinions. This purity must be developed. You’re the sign of hidden treasures few can recognize. You are the jewel in the lotus. Security for you isn’t money or wealth. It’s emotional ethics and who/what you love. Venus loves you.

 Cancer

Cancer
June 21 – July 22:  Group and/or world recognition. Being recognized in the world, thoughts of your profession. There’s a challenge now for you to emerge from under your Cancer shell, have a sense of adventure, step beyond comfort and tend to things more worldly, professional and cultural. It is important to cultivate charisma, a compassion with and for others. It furthers self-expression and creativity, things you deeply seek. You are a leader, though you often choose not to be. But something or someone is calling you out now. It’s the times that need nurturing.

 Leo

July 23 – August 22:  Adventure and the Bow and Arrow of truth. Most Leos are captivating, charming, held by the heart of the Sun. However, some Leos are hidden and reclusive. But all are magnetic – an important quality to understand because it attracts others to you. Leos are powerful. They are either kind and compassionate or they create fear in others if power and love aren’t in balance. What are people seeking when encountering you? Light, intelligence, vitality, discipline, direction and guidance and the willingness to lead with loving kindness. Do you have these  qualities? Life for you is the state of your heart.

 Virgo

August 23 – September 22:  Shared Realities. Within your excellent qualities of order, discipline and lists of organized ideas, you also seek to display the skill of subtlety, discretion, diplomacy and peace keeping. All Virgos are also learning tact, refinement, how to relate with quiet sophistication and to act with Right Relations. All these qualities are of high value but perhaps they are not conscious yet. It is therefore good to know these are the seeds planted within all Virgos. They lead to the art of cooperation, and conciliation through negotiation. You are learning how to be a Libra.

 Libra

September 23 – October 22:  Relationships. Your smile, which lights up your eyes, invites others to trust you and begin to share and talk about themselves – their hopes, wishes and dreams, their joys and sorrows. Everyone wants to be friends with you. Libra on the Soul level demonstrates Goodwill which creates Right Relations, fairness, justice, openness and kindness. If you are not yet within this expanded Soul reality, visualize yourself stepping into it. The results will strengthen any fears and vulnerabilities around money and resources. And the boundaries you have created to protect yourself will be less critical and more loving. Who needs forgiving?

 Scorpio

October 23 – November 21:   Daily life of living one’s self-identity. Are you aware that most of what you do and say often challenges others? This is your task. As your life is ceaselessly challenged to transform and regenerate, you also ask (unconsciously demand) this of others. Because your life has such intensity, you must schedule consistent times for rest and retreat – times to gather strength, and rediscover inner meaning and purpose. Vision is found here, too. Only a few know, through constant little deaths and, phoenix-like, flying out of the fire, that you experience such depth. You are also a visionary.

 Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21:  Creativity. You usually view life with optimism and a broad, hopeful vision of happiness and joy. And even though you’re an imaginative thinker who sees signs and reads oracles in every situation, you also have a sense of being duty-bound, responsible, traditional and conservative. Most aren’t aware of this as it hides behind fiery enthusiasm. You are quite capable of working with rules and regulations, and this brings forth your serious side. This you must begin to value. It is your mastery and your wisdom.

 Capricorn

December 22 – January 19:  Home. You exhibit great reserve, discipline, control and structure, often playing the role of (even if not) the eldest child, parent and wise one. Traditions, following and creating them, are therefore most important. But there is another valuable part to you –being progressive and inventive. Through these you enter the future, making you quite different than most. Often people can’t quite figure out who you are with your abilities to change quickly and to offer everyone freedom to be (you and me). A family life change may be occurring.

 Aquarius

January 20 – February 18:  Communication. It is important to acknowledge that you, like the planet Uranus, are distinctly different than most. Aquarius energy flows through Uranus (future realities). Do you know Uranus is tipped on its side, its atmosphere is arranged in layers of clouds, its magnetic tail is twisted into a long corkscrew, its magnetic field’s source is unknown, it’s blue/green, has a moon, many rings and satellites, seventh planet from the Sun and 3rd largest planet in the solar system? This unusual planet rules your entire life. Value your differentness. It’s unique and beloved and wise.

 Pisces

February 19 – March 20:  Values. Self-value. The two signs most misunderstood are Scorpio and Pisces. Often the fish is seen as wandering about, confused, idealistic, and too sensitive for the world. To most you can seem lost and dreamy, impractical and confused. But there is more to you. You are also very brave and courageous, especially when someone is in danger. You are independent and free and always recognize others’ innate gifts. These you see while others cannot. When you are spontaneous a golden light fills the air. When you are sad, you fall into despair. Always take action. It brings you freedom.

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