Key Dates This Week
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 28 | Mars enters Leo |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Sun trine Uranus |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Mercury enters Scorpio |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Mercury square Mars |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Mercury square Pluto |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Mars trine Neptune |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Mars opposite Pluto |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Last Quarter Moon in Cancer |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Sun opposite Saturn |
Dates are given in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC); in the Americas some events fall on the previous evening.
The Big Picture This Week
The week of September 28 to October 4 combines expressive fire with deeper, more reflective water and air themes. Mars enters Leo on Monday, September 28, encouraging a more confident and creative approach to action. The same day, the Sun in Libra trines Uranus in Gemini, opening space for fresh ideas and unexpected perspectives.
Mercury enters Scorpio on Wednesday, September 30, shifting attention toward deeper conversations and closer examination of what matters. By the weekend, Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio on Saturday, October 3, inviting reflection around values, connection and desire. For a broader sign-by-sign view, explore the weekly horoscope.
Planet Moves: Sign Changes and Retrogrades
Mars enters Leo on Monday, September 28. This can be a useful invitation to act with more warmth, courage and creative self-expression.
Mercury enters Scorpio on Wednesday, September 30, favoring thoughtful inquiry and conversations that go beneath the surface.
Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio on Saturday, October 3. Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are retrograde this week, making reflection and review especially relevant themes. Rather than treating retrograde periods as inherently negative, you can use them as invitations to reconsider priorities and patterns.
For personalized timing, you can explore the transit chart calculator or your personal weekly forecast.
Moon Phases This Week
The Last Quarter Moon occurs in Cancer on Saturday, October 3, at 10.4°. The Moon is in Aries on Monday, Taurus on Tuesday and Wednesday, Gemini on Thursday and Friday, and Cancer on Saturday and Sunday.
The Last Quarter phase can be approached as a reflective point in the lunar cycle: a good moment to review what is developing and decide what deserves continued attention. You can also check your weekly horoscope for a Taurus-focused perspective on the week's shifting pace.
Key Aspects Day by Day
Monday, September 28: The Sun in Libra trines Uranus in Gemini, exact. This can support openness to new ideas, flexible thinking and a willingness to approach familiar situations differently. Mars also enters Leo.
Wednesday, September 30: Mercury enters Scorpio, bringing a more probing and focused quality to communication.
Friday, October 2: Mercury in Scorpio squares Mars in Leo and squares Pluto in Aquarius, both exact. Mars in Leo trines Neptune in Aries, exact. Together, these aspects may encourage strong opinions and determined expression while also offering an opportunity to channel energy creatively and thoughtfully.
Saturday, October 3: Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio. Mars in Leo opposes Pluto in Aquarius, exact, while the Last Quarter Moon occurs in Cancer. This combination can be a useful prompt to slow down, notice strong reactions and reflect before pushing for an outcome.
Sunday, October 4: The Sun in Libra opposes Saturn in Aries, exact. You may find it helpful to balance cooperation and personal responsibility, giving important commitments the attention they require.
How to Work with This Week's Energy
Give the week room for both expression and reflection. Mars entering Leo supports creative initiative, while Mercury in Scorpio and Venus retrograde in Scorpio invite a closer look at motives, values and conversations that matter.
When Friday and Saturday bring several exact aspects, pausing before reacting may be especially useful. The Last Quarter Moon in Cancer also provides a natural reflective theme: consider what you want to keep nurturing and what may benefit from reassessment.
For a personal starting point, calculate your free birth chart, then explore your weekly horoscope or the sign page that applies to you. Astrology is not scientifically established, so use these themes as reflective prompts rather than fixed predictions.
Weekly Horoscope by Sign
Aries
This week brings a shift toward romance, creativity and self-expression as Mars enters Leo and activates your 5th house. Friday is a particularly active day, while Saturday invites you to reassess intimacy, shared resources and home priorities.
Taurus
This week highlights partnerships as Mercury enters Scorpio and Venus turns retrograde in your 7th house. Tuesday is especially supportive for personal focus, with the Moon in Taurus.
Gemini
This week brings a shift from playful creativity toward practical routines as Mercury enters Scorpio, while Venus turns retrograde in your 6th house. Monday is especially lively, with Mars entering Leo and the Sun trine Uranus encouraging fresh ideas and spontaneous self-expression.
Cancer
This week brings a shift toward money and self-worth as Mars enters Leo, while Venus turns retrograde in your 5th house of romance and creativity. Saturday is especially useful for reflection and personal renewal as the Last Quarter Moon occurs in Cancer.
Leo
This week brings a surge of personal momentum as Mars enters Leo on Monday, activating your 1st house of self, appearance and personal goals. Monday is especially lively, while Saturday's Venus retrograde and Last Quarter Moon invite you to slow down and reassess what feels supportive.
Virgo
This week brings a shift toward communication and inner reflection as Mercury enters Scorpio and Mars enters Leo. Saturday stands out for reviewing friendships and hopes under the Last Quarter Moon in Cancer, while Tuesday offers a steadier lunar backdrop.
Libra
This week brings fresh momentum through friends, networks, and long-term hopes as Mars enters Leo, while Venus turns retrograde in your 2nd house of money and self-worth. Monday looks especially open and stimulating, with the Sun trine Uranus inviting new perspectives and personal freedom.
Scorpio
This week brings a strong focus on personal direction, career visibility, and relationship reflection as Mars enters Leo, Mercury enters Scorpio, and Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio. Wednesday is a particularly useful day for clarifying your priorities, while Saturday invites a slower review of love, identity, and beliefs.
Sagittarius
This week brings a shift toward travel, higher learning and broader horizons as Mars enters Leo on Monday. Monday is especially constructive, while Saturday's Venus retrograde encourages you to slow down and reflect.
Capricorn
This week brings a noticeable shift as Mars enters Leo on Monday, activating your 8th house of shared money, intimacy, and transformation. Monday stands out as the strongest day thanks to the Sun in Libra trine Uranus in Gemini, supporting fresh ideas around work and career. By the weekend, relationship dynamics and priorities may need thoughtful adjustment.
Aquarius
This week brings a shift toward partnerships and public life, with Mars enters Leo on Monday and Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio on Saturday. Monday is especially lively for new ideas, connection and creative possibilities.
Pisces
This week brings a shift toward daily work and routines as Mars enters Leo on Monday, while Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio on Saturday, inviting reflection on beliefs and future plans. Monday is especially useful for adjusting practical priorities and noticing changes around shared resources and home life.
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Get your personal weekly forecastFrequently Asked Questions
What are the main astrology events this week?
Mars enters Leo on September 28, Mercury enters Scorpio on September 30, and Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio on October 3. The week also features several exact aspects, including the Sun trine Uranus and the Sun opposition Saturn.
Is any planet retrograde this week?
Yes. Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are retrograde this week. Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio on Saturday, October 3.
What is the Moon phase this week?
The Last Quarter Moon occurs in Cancer on Saturday, October 3, at 10.4°. The Moon moves through Aries, Taurus, Gemini and Cancer during the week.
How We Write These Horoscopes
Planet positions, sign changes, retrograde turns, moon phases and aspects are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris for this exact week. Each sign’s reading uses solar houses (the Sun sign as the 1st house). The text is drafted with AI assistance and automatically checked against those calculations. Astrology is not scientifically established; use this as reflection, not advice.