October 24-30, 2026 | Mercury Retrograde and the Full Moon
Good morning, friends!
Before I dive into the energy of this week I have some exciting news. While in Nashville I made some major updates to my website — including adding a FREE Mini Mercury Guide you can use for yourself or your children. As a Parenting Astrologer it is my goal to help parents understand their children through their child’s unique birth chart, and my hope is that the website is now easier to navigate and understand in terms of how that process works. I would love for you to check it out and let me know what you think in the comments below — or by replying to this email if you receive my Substack Cosmic Weather or Between the Moons Patreon posts. 🌟
On to the Cosmic Weather — the energy available to us this weekend could feel like a lot at times. Friday Scorpio Season started and Venus Retrograde reached her halfway point. Saturday Mercury Retrograde began. And Sunday brings Venus Retrograde slipping back into Libra along with the Taurus Full Moon. That is a full weekend.
This is a lot of inward energy — and retrogrades are naturally like that, as is the Scorpio energy the Sun is giving us right now. Add in the giant spotlight of the Full Moon in Taurus — another slow down and stay home kind of energy — and if you find yourself wanting to have deep conversations and eat all the comfort foods that make you feel good inside...yes. That can absolutely be a thing. 🌕
The Full Moon guide went out to all paid Substack subscribers and Between the Moons members at 11:11 pm CT Saturday evening. The ritual I included is about recalling your energy that has been out there and no longer needs to be. A big part of Taurus energy is feeling grounded — it is rich fertile earth that we plant gardens in during spring and harvest from at this time of year. It is truly possible that something you started in May is now being seen in a different light with the help of this Full Moon and both Venus and Mercury in retrograde. I hope this guide is useful for everyone who uses it. 🌿
Either way — let’s get going with the week, shall we? 🌙
October 24-30, 2026 | Mercury Retrograde and the Full Moon
A quick note on timing: all times listed are in Central Time (CT), since that's where I live. Please convert them to your local time zone as needed.
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✨ October 25, 2026 | Taurus Full Moon
The Moon: Today can feel like a two-act day. We start with the Moon in Aries until 6:34 pm CT — building toward the Full Moon all day long. She peaks at 11:11 pm CT and will remain in Taurus until 8:01 pm CT Tuesday. 🌕
How to work with it: Getting out and about if you can may feel great for moving any extra energy present — not only because of the Aries Moon but because of the Full Moon building all day. Going to an apple orchard and picking some apples could be a wonderful activity if the weather allows. Your kids get to move their bodies, you bring home a healthy treat, and you honor both the Aries Moon during the day and the Taurus Moon at night. Two acts, one beautiful day. 🍎
Other Energies: Before going into the astrology of the Full Moon it is worth sharing that Venus moves back into Libra at 4:09 am CT today as she begins the last half of her retrograde in a sign she rules. Over the last 20 days you may have been diving deeply into your emotions — exploring what boundaries you want to keep, reinforce, and even expand. Now in Libra the focus shifts to how you want to bring those discoveries into your one on one relationships. You may also find yourself checking in on your values to determine what feels fair and just — what will bring more harmony to your everyday life. Venus moving back through Scorpio gave you the depth. Now it is time to have the conversations about what to do with it over the next 20 days until she stations direct. 🌹
This is very helpful when it comes to the Taurus Full Moon — because Taurus is also a sign Venus rules. It can make this Full Moon feel even sweeter. 🌕
The Taurus Full Moon peaks at 11:11 pm CT tonight — and that number alone feels significant. Lucky. Magical. The astrology surrounding this Full Moon is layered and deep — with a Yod, a T-Square, and a Minor Grand Trine all present in the chart. Together they are asking one thing — where have you been leaking energy and what is ready to be recalled? Something you planted in May may be seen in a whole new light tonight.
Not sure where this Full Moon is lighting things up for you? Here is a quick guide by Rising Sign — or by where 2° Taurus falls in your chart:
♈️ Aries Rising — Finances and material resources
♉️ Taurus Rising — Identity, body and self expression
♊️ Gemini Rising — Hidden matters, rest and behind the scenes work
♋️ Cancer Rising — Friends, hopes and community
♌️ Leo Rising — Career, reputation and public life
♍️ Virgo Rising — Faith, wisdom and long distance travel
♎️ Libra Rising — Shared resources and transformation
♏️ Scorpio Rising — Partnerships and contracts
♐️ Sagittarius Rising — Daily routines, health and service
♑️ Capricorn Rising — Children, creativity and joy
♒️ Aquarius Rising — Home, family and roots
♓️ Pisces Rising — Communication, siblings and local travel
For the full keyword breakdown that lives inside the Between the Moons Patreon and paid Substack Full Moon Guide. 🌙
If you are noticing power struggles surfacing today — with yourself or others — know that is very much part of this Full Moon story. Rather than digging in, can you ask yourself what is truly underneath it? What does it feel like in your body? Leaning into what brings you joy and what makes you feel light may be the most powerful thing you can do right now. That is the Taurus remedy after all. 🌿
The Full Moon guide will be posted at exactly 11:11 pm CT tonight for all paid Substack subscribers and Between the Moons members. Inside you will find the complete astrology breakdown, mantras, a recall and return ritual, crystal recommendations, and a closing on what this Moon is and is not suited for. Keep an eye out for it landing in your inbox. 🌙
✨ October 26-27, 2026 | Taurus Moon + 10 hour 10 minute Void of Course Moon
The Moon: We will have the Taurus Moon through 8:01 pm CT Tuesday — and this energy is still very big and very present. At 9:51 am CT Tuesday the Moon slips into a 10 hour, 10 minute Void of Course window that carries us through to 8:01 pm CT when she shifts into Gemini.
How to work with it: Taurus energy is all about slow and steady. If you have places to be over these two days setting reminders to give yourself extra time may feel much better than rushing around. Eating root vegetables or fresh fruits may taste extra sweet too — and if you have not tried the Apple Crisp recipe from my Substack this past week this could be the perfect weekend to give it a go.
If you did the energy recall ritual from the Full Moon guide you may notice wanting to eat a little more and drink more water as you receive back the energy that was out there in the world. Honor that. Let your body lead.
Other energy:
On Monday the Sun squares Pluto — which can feel like a power struggle around the ego. This energy was also present at the Full Moon so it may feel familiar. If power struggles do surface, tapping into what brings you joy and childlike wonder may help — just as I shared in the Full Moon section. This should start to ease as the week goes on.
On Tuesday the Void of Course window runs from 9:51 am CT to 8:01 pm CT. If you have a lot going on Tuesday making a to-do list before bed Monday may be helpful. Going with the flow as much as possible is the key — along with resting as needed. You may also find yourself wanting to be out and about connecting with people you trust and love throughout the day.
At 8:01 pm CT the Moon shifts into Gemini — and if you have kids they may have lots of stories about their day that they would love to share. Giving them a few extra minutes to tell them all may help bedtime go a little more smoothly. And as you sleep your dreams may bring some curious insights too. 🌙
✨ October 28-29, 2026 | Gemini Moon + 4 hour 22 Minute Void of Course Moon
The Moon: The Moon will be in Gemini from 8:01 pm CT Tuesday until 9:05 pm CT Thursday. On Thursday she slips into a 4 hour, 22 minute Void of Course window from 4:43 pm CT to 9:05 pm CT before moving into Cancer.
How to work with it: Gemini Moon is all about tapping into your curiosity. With this being Scorpio Season it may feel like the conversations you are having go to the deeper places that people do not always want to talk about. That said under a Gemini Moon keeping it lighter is also very much a thing. An interesting balance for sure. If things get hard tap into your curiosity — how can you liven it up, change it up, or just turn on some music? It may not always feel possible but it is always worth a try.
Other energy:
Wednesday brings the second pass of Venus opposite Chiron while both are retrograde. You may notice a desire to balance ideas around your self-worth with how you do relationships. Things related to childhood fears around that could also surface. Sometimes inviting the younger you — metaphorically speaking — to sit on your lap and showing them how much you have grown may be helpful in these moments.
Today can also bring some expect-the-unexpected energy as the Moon meets up with Uranus at 3:52 am CT. Whenever they meet up during our normal sleep hours I usually wake up — though with perimenopause that would typically happen around that time anyway, so there is that! 😄
On Thursday the Moon makes beautiful aspects to Mars, Jupiter, the Nodes, and Venus before entering her Void of Course window at 4:43 pm CT. This could lead to some spontaneous meetups with those you love or hold dear in and around your neighborhood. After the Moon moves into Cancer at 9:05 pm CT if your kiddos are still up they may want some extra cuddles before sleep too. 🌙
✨ October 30, 2026 | Cancer Moon
The Moon: The Moon will be in Cancer from 9:05 pm CT Thursday until 11:18 pm CT Saturday evening.
How to work with it: This is a beautiful Water sign Moon that can have you thinking about your ancestors, your children if you have them, and connecting with your pets. Given that Halloween and Samhain are right around the corner it may also feel easier than usual to intuitively connect with those who have crossed over. With the Sun and Moon both in Water signs tears may flow easily and the desire to be home — and whatever makes you feel safe and secure inside — can feel stronger. Eating foods that are creamy or remind you of childhood may feel really good, as could taking a long bath with Epsom salts. 🌊
Other energy:
On Friday Venus Retrograde makes a beautiful aspect to the North Node — which could give you some insights into how you want to proceed with a relationship going forward. Meanwhile Mercury Retrograde squares Mars for the second time, which may bring up conversations that happened around October 2nd. This energy can sometimes bring about a sharp tongue — see if you can pause before using it. If not, well, it may be something you revisit again during this retrograde or just in life in general. Leaning into your intuition today and through Saturday will certainly serve you well. 🌙
✨ In Closing
This week has a lot of depth to it and that feels very appropriate given where we are. Mercury Retrograde is underway in Scorpio. Venus Retrograde is finishing her journey in Libra. The Taurus Full Moon arrived at 11:11 pm CT Saturday. And Halloween and Samhain close out the week with the Cancer Moon inviting us to honor what and who came before us.
The invitation through all of it is the same one this season keeps offering. Slow down. Feel into it. Notice what is surfacing and trust that it is there for a reason. The retrogrades are not here to make your life harder. They are here to make sure you are not missing something important before you move forward.
If power struggles came up this week, good. That is the work. If old conversations resurfaced, good. That is Mercury doing exactly what he is supposed to do. And if you found yourself wanting to stay home, eat something comforting, and just be, that is the Taurus Full Moon and the Cancer Moon working together beautifully.
The Scorpio New Moon Circle is Friday November 6th and the next Deeper Dive, Jupiter and your Sagittarius House, is Friday November 20th. Both can be found in the Link to All Things.
Until next week, honor your depths, tend what is yours, and do not be afraid of what the dark is showing you. This time of year it is always worth paying attention to. 🌙
love and stardust,
Sarah
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