Weekly Scorpio Horoscope for Oct. 19-25, 2026

It's going to be an intense week ahead, astrologically-speaking.

Mischievous Mercury will probably get most of the attention this week as it stations retrograde on Oct. 24.

Things will go haywire, from messages getting mixed up and emails going unanswered to missed appointments, misunderstandings and plans suddenly falling apart.

But Venus, the planet of love, relationships, beauty, finances and all the things we enjoy, is still retrograde and has some unfinished business of her own.

On Oct. 20, Venus will square Pluto in Aquarius, potentially stirring up tensions in love, money, trust, or control. Is there something you thought was already settled, only for it to become an issue all over again? Jealousy, resentment or conflicting interests that have been building beneath the surface could make even a relatively small disagreement more difficult to resolve, especially when neither side is willing to budge.

On Oct. 25, Venus retrograde re-enters Libra, bringing partnerships, social connections, cooperation and diplomacy back into focus. There may be opportunities to reopen discussions or find common ground, although some matters will still require patience.

With Venus already retrograde for some time and Mercury now joining her, two different processes are unfolding at once, and they won’t necessarily agree.

Venus concerns what we want, feel and value, while Mercury concerns what we know, communicate and decide. You might be certain about your feelings for someone but unsure where you stand with them, or perhaps find a business offer attractive until you examine its terms more carefully.

Even when you have enough information to make a decision, you may still have reservations about following through, particularly when the consequences involve someone or something that means so much to you.

Rather than blaming every mishap on Mercury retrograde, pay attention to the difference between what you feel, what you know and what you’re actually ready to do. They may not always line up, and understanding why could help you make better decisions this week.

How to Read Your Horoscope

For a more complete picture of the week ahead, don’t stop at your Sun sign.
Read your Moon and Rising signs as well. Your Rising sign helps identify which areas of life are being activated by the week’s planetary movements, your Sun sign offers a broader perspective, and your Moon sign adds emotional context.

REAL astrology goes much further than just three signs. In a personal reading, I examine the entire birth chart, how its planets relate to one another, and how current planetary influences interact with your individual chart to understand what is most relevant to you.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

People may have strong opinions about your personal decisions, especially if they affect your home or family. With Venus meeting the Sun and Mercury turning retrograde in your sign on Saturday, you could be reconsidering your appearance, future plans or how you want to present yourself. There’s no need to explain a decision you haven’t made yet. Venus returns to your house of privacy and reflection on Sunday, making it a good time to think things through without outside pressure.

Astro Tip: Don’t let someone else’s urgency rush a decision that could affect your future.

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— LA, GMA News

The ideas, analysis and final content are the author’s own. AI was used minimally for language refinement and editorial review.

Monica Morales is a professional astrologer, educator, wellness advocate, speaker, and strategic consultant. Once a skeptic who set out to debunk astrology, she later trained internationally in traditional Hellenistic, Medieval, Classical, and Vedic astrology, alongside modern psychological and evolutionary approaches and founded OM.MNL. Having interpreted over 1,500 charts, she has advised politicians, public figures, entrepreneurs, business leaders, executives, and professionals. For readings, consultations, courses, webinars, speaking engagements, and other offerings, connect with Monica through OM.MNL on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Threads, or her website. Email ommnl88@gmail.com.