Current Astro –Oct 23, 2026
Written by Lisa Zimmerman
This week is deep, deep, deep. With two planets changing signs and Mercury changing direction just before the Full Moon, we are guaranteed to experience a shift in energy and focus. Or a lack thereof. What’s been buried is asking to be acknowledged, felt and ultimately transformed.
Oct 23-Nov 21 – Sun in Scorpio
The Sun in passionate Scorpio rules power, powerlessness, transformation (death and rebirth), and calls us beneath the surface to seek truth and to face hidden feelings, motivations and desires. It invites you to acknowledge and reclaim parts of your Self that have been hidden or denied.
This is where real power comes from — the courage to honor your vulnerability and discover who you are underneath your defenses, where your innocence lives. Challenge any fear-based thinking that keeps you “in the bunker” and blinds you to your own power and soul mission.
Scorpio season is an opportune time for shadow work (blind spots), healing and releasing the old to create space for new, incoming energies that will fuel your growth and evolution. Avoid power struggles and watch for hidden agendas. Don’t take things at face value — when in doubt, do your detective work to find out what is really going on.
Watch for defensive thinking that can block you from seeing the big picture. Examine your current choices and make decisions from your Higher Self and inspired direction. If your mind kicks in with objections, it’s your job to examine them. Is the objection reasonable, calling for a solution — or is it an old, restrictive story that’s holding you hostage?
Rather than resist, reveals, find the help to go within and do your healing work if you need it. I think you will be amazed, as the truth will set you free.
Oct 23 – Venus Retrograde Cazimi the Sun
The Sun and Venus Retrograde meet at 0º Scorpio to close a 100-year cycle that can feel like a Full Moon, bringing culmination, completion and release for your renewal. Venus Cazimi symbolizes a renewal of the heart — a moment when what you love, desire and value comes into the light of awareness.
You may recognize a desire you’ve buried, see an old relationship differently, or realize that what you once valued is no longer aligned with who you are. An insight can emerge now whose meaning unfolds through the rest of the Retrograde. Pay attention to what arises for you.
Oct 24-Nov 13 – Mercury Retrograde
With Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio, it’s the perfect time to heal dysfunctional beliefs that are in conflict with your intentions. The object is to integrate any limitations that keep you in a safe, protected cocoon that was prescribed for you long ago by your role in the family, which gave you a message about who you are and what’s possible for you.
Here’s the question: Are you living a life that’s a joyful expression of Authentic You or are you living a blueprint that is based on the ideas of others? And more importantly, is it working for you?
As you probably know, Mercury Retrograde is a 3-week period when your linear mind is offline and the focus is on your Right Brain — nonlinear, intuitive and feeling. It is perfect for spiritual practices, creativity, compassion, empathy, dreams and Oneness. But not good for dealing with details, as things get missed, mixed up and tech issues can pop up. So move slowly and decide in advance to be patient and positive. Keep your focus on what you want to create and be mindful.
Oct 25-Dec 4 – Venus in Libra
Venus Retrogrades back into Libra, inviting you to revisit relationships, restore balance and reconsider what harmony looks like for you. Notice if/when you compromise to keep the peace, give more than you receive or make your desires second (or last). This is an opportunity to realign with your values and create more honest, honoring connections that nourish your heart.
Oct 25 – Full Moon in Taurus @ 9:12pm PDT
The tension between holding on to what’s familiar and letting go to grow brings your values, $$, self-worth and attachments into focus. The Full Moon illuminates issues around security and comfort (Taurus), while Scorpio pushes you to face your shadow, purge and release that which is complete, outdated, holding you back or weighing you down. Dysfunctional issues regarding $$ and power are ripe for breakthroughs if you dare to get real and seek a solution.
Both the Sun and Moon square Pluto, intensifying feelings and revealing where fear or control may be keeping you tied to something you’ve outgrown. This pushes you to recognize what truly sustains you and make any course corrections needed, creating space for a deeper sense of peace and security within your Self.
Oct 28 – Venus Retrograde opposite Chiron
Venus opposite Chiron can activate old insecurities around your lovability, rejection and worthiness, revealing where you seek approval or sacrifice your needs to feel acceptable. If so, this is showing you what is calling for attention within you. In its higher expression, you radiate compassion, empathy and create a safe space that fosters intimacy. You can be caring without caretaking, as you model healthy love and boundaries with others.
The exploration is deep this week and you may be confronted with information or realizations that you weren’t anticipating. Open to it as you learn, awaken and grow. I recommend extra TLC and space to navigate. Don’t overload your schedule if possible – and be flexible. The big challenge is to keep your heart open, no matter what.
“I am lovable and I am loved.” My AA sponsor made me call her for 30 days in a row and leave that message on her answering machine (30+ years ago). It sounds silly, but it was powerful, because I knew she really cared about me. What an angel. Use that with anyone who might need it.
Keep your heart open. That is the work. Your willingness to face yourself honestly will create greater possibilities for transformation. Your unconscious holds buried treasure and what you discover can lead to your destiny.
Don’t fear what you don’t know. Your awakening helps to awaken the world.
As always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together.
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“Those with power never willingly concede their control.” ~ Elizabeth Lesser, Broken Open
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“I am the essence of pure Goodness. My Goodness has nothing to do with my actions or the actions of anyone else.” ~ The Goodness Process, channeled by AlixSandra Parness
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“The only person who can decide to change and take back your life is you.” ~ d.agustin stokic
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“The Soul comes to earth to learn lessons, not to get married or get this job or that job. The question is: What lesson does your soul want to learn?” ~ Elizabeth Lesser, Broken Open
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Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Mentor and Creator of Awakened Life Circles and Retreats, helping soulful seekers in transition create an abundant, empowered, meaningful life. It is a heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤️