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Thinking about eating food that makes you feel good. This means that you feel full, satiated, and energetic. For me, this means omitting dairy from my meals and limiting wheat. These foods cause me a lot of discomfort and – well – issues. I am not a dietitian or nutritionist, but I have learned that it is vital to listen to our bodies and fuel our bodies well without labeling foods as good or bad or denying ourselves the things we love. I am swamped and find that it is essential for my well-being to plan and prep my meals ahead of time. Also, I am exceedingly boring in that I will eat the same things on repeat just because it’s easier. This is what it means for me to create balance, ease, peace, and space for myself throughout the week. This planning may look different for you. Figure out what works for you and makes you feel good in your body. Talk to professionals. Share recipes with friends. Get together with family for meal-prepping. Make this process as joyful as possible.

The Moon & Astrological Transits for the Week:

In summary: The week of Sunday, October 18–24, 2026, marks an intense, inward-turning shift dominated by heavy water-sign energy, relationship reckonings, and the onset of Scorpio Season.

Key Astronomical Events

🌌 Sunday, October 18

• Moon enters Aquarius: The week starts with the Moon shifting into intellectual and collective-minded Aquarius. This provides a brief moment of objective distance before the upcoming emotional deep-dive.
• Venus Sextile Lilith: Retrograde Venus in Scorpio forms a minor, supportive link to Black Moon Lilith in Capricorn, subtly stirring up hidden desires and our relationship with personal autonomy.

💥 Monday, October 19

• Moon Conjunct Pluto in Aquarius: The Aquarius Moon collides directly with powerhouse Pluto. This transit brings an intense emotional clearing. It catalyzes breaking old habits, ending persistent stress, and leaning into personal empowerment.

⚡ Tuesday, October 20

• Venus Retrograde Square Pluto: One of the most intense transits of the month peaks as retrograde Venus in Scorpio clashes with Pluto in Aquarius. This aspect forces us to confront power struggles, control issues, or hidden jealousies within relationships. It revisits unresolved relational themes or ultimatums that first simmered in mid-September.

🧭 Wednesday, October 21

• Moon enters Pisces: Mid-week brings a softening agent as the Moon glides into sensitive Pisces. This elemental water shift brings deep intuition, empathy, and a much-needed break from the early week’s rigid tension.
• Sun in Libra Links to North Node: The Sun connects harmoniously with the North Node, illuminating the “bigger picture” and showing us how our choices fit into our long-term destiny.

⏳ Thursday, October 22

• The Cosmic Intermission: A quieter day astrologically, as the Pisces Moon continues its journey and encourages daydreams, artistic expression, or spiritual retreat. This serves as the calm before a massive wave of Scorpio energy takes over.

♏ Friday, October 23 (The Major Shift)

• Scorpio Season Begins: The Sun officially enters Scorpio, steering collective focus toward truth-seeking, vulnerability, and transformation.
• Venus Cazimi (0° Scorpio): At the same time, retrograde Venus passes directly through the Sun’s heart. This “Cazimi” marks a pivotal rebirth cycle for love and finances. It also concludes a historic, 100-year cycle of Venus Star Points occurring in Scorpio.

🔄 Saturday, October 24

• Mercury Stations Retrograde (20° Scorpio): The week culminates with Mercury turning retrograde until November 13. Alongside the Venus retrograde, this creates a highly introspective, “warped” perception of time. Expect a slowdown in communications, a revisit of old contracts, and the sudden resurfacing of ghosts or lessons from your past

Key Words: rebirth, revisiting, introspection, catharsis, truth-seeking

🕯️ This Week’s Reminder:

“To transform the surface, I must be brave enough to look beneath it.”

How to Use This Week’s Energy

Focus on Inward Reflection over Outward Action

With both Venus and Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, this is a week for the “re-” prefixes: re-evaluate, re-examine, and release.

• The Strategy: Postpone launching major new initiatives or signing long-term contracts if possible, especially toward the weekend. Instead, use this time to review past projects or re-examine your personal budgets.

Choose Emotional Authenticity over Power Struggles

The early-week Venus-Pluto square can act like an emotional magnifying glass, amplifying hidden tensions, jealousy, or control dynamics.

• The Strategy: If an argument or a power struggle arises in your relationships, hit the pause button. Ask yourself: “Am I reacting to what is happening right now, or is this triggering an old, unhealed wound?” Choose vulnerability over trying to “win” the disagreement.

Clear Out the Mental and Physical Clutter

As the Sun enters Scorpio alongside a Venus Cazimi, you are being handed a cosmic clean slate to purge what no longer serves your growth.

• The Strategy: Channel any intense emotional energy into physical release. Clean out your closets, delete old files, or journal heavily to empty your mind. Think of it as making psychological room for the rebirth occurring at the end of the week.

Build in a Buffer for Delays

As Mercury stations retrograde on Saturday, communication, tech, and travel schedules might feel a bit warped or sluggish.

The Strategy: Double-check your event details, back up important digital files before the weekend, and give yourself extra time to get to appointments. When people from your past inevitably pop back into your mind or your notifications, treat it as a chance to find closure rather than a sign to restart old habits.

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The “Look Back, Move Forward” Spread

Weekly Tarot Spread

This spread is designed to give you a snapshot of the week’s energies, focusing on key influences and guidance:

Always,
Your Trusted Friend ❤