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Astrology highlights for the week of October 26, 2025:
00:52 – Astrology in action, featuring recent news stories.
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This week's big three:
05:29 – On Wednesday, Mercury enters Sagittarius (October 29 – November 18). (And tune in for info on the upcoming Mercury retrograde!)
12:18 – We have a First Quarter Moon at 6 Aquarius on Wednesday.
17:45 – This week features a Grand Water Trine with Mars in Scorpio, Jupiter in Cancer, and Saturn in Pisces.
Word of the Day:
21:49 – On Sunday, DISCIPLINE is the word of the day. Personal: The Sagittarius Moon squares Saturn and Neptune in Pisces, demanding restraint and clarity. Temper indulgence with maturity. Your choices set the tone for the week ahead. Collective: As the Moon shifts to Capricorn, the mood turns serious. Themes around government accountability or leadership may surface.
23:53 – Monday’s word is SQUANDER. Personal: Venus in Libra quincunx the North Node in Pisces asks you to adjust how you handle money, relationships, or time. Avoid giving more than you can sustain. Collective: Aid programs or funding may be cut as Mars in Scorpio quincunx Chiron and Eris in Aries stirs collective frustration. Strategic compassion helps redirect resources wisely.
25:03 – Tuesday's is MERGE. Personal: The Capricorn Moon squares Chiron, calling you to heal a conflict by working with others rather than against them. Cooperation brings creative solutions. Collective: As the Moon enters Aquarius and meets Pluto, alliances strengthen around shared causes. Expect movements or communities merging to resist injustice.
26:13 – Wednesday's is SALACIOUS. Personal: Mercury at 29 Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces: Intuition heightens but so does illusion. Guard your privacy and fact check before reacting. Collective: Secrets surface under this “Thieves in the Temple” energy. With Mercury entering Sagittarius and opposing Uranus, shocking revelations may break through the noise.
28:05 – Thursday's word is COMICAL. Personal: Mercury sextiles Pluto, sharpening wit and insight. Humor can disarm tension. Use it to inspire rather than wound. Collective: The Aquarius Moon squaring Mars in Scorpio can turn irony dark or expose hypocrisy. Channel this intensity into satire or storytelling that awakens rather than divides.
29:08 – Friday's is CHAOTIC. Personal: The Pisces Moon squares Uranus as Mercury continues to oppose it, heightening restlessness and surprise. Stay flexible and release what you can’t control. Collective: Government shutdowns or system breakdowns may echo the Piscean energy of endings. Communities will need compassion and creativity to bridge the gaps.
30:16 – On Saturday, the word is PHENOMENON. Personal: Venus in Libra opposes Chiron and Eris in Aries, bringing healing through discomfort. Advocate for love that includes accountability. Collective: Women or marginalized voices may rise with passion and eloquence. Like Maya Angelou’s “Phenomenal Woman,” speak boldly for justice and connection.
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