Posts by Laura Orcutt
Pisces Weekly Horoscope | September 28th – October 4th, 2026
Venus turns retrograde on October 3rd. Venus retrogrades often bring negative attention from women, which is why they’re called the “mean girl” transits in Astrology, but it’s also important to ask yourself if you’re doing anything to rile them up. Are you showing too much interest in someone’s boyfriend or do you come across as too arrogant at work? Perhaps your success threatens a higher-up? Nobody should be cowed by others’ envy, but you need to be smart about it too. Look for ways to be true to yourself without stepping on anyone’s toes because you’ll be traversing this psychic minefield through November 13th.
Read MoreAquarius Weekly Horoscope | September 28th – October 4th, 2026
Sometimes you just can’t win in the court of popular opinion and that’s especially true when Venus turns retrograde at the top of your solar chart. Whether it’s good intentions that paved the way to your hellish situation or your close association with someone who draws negative fire, there’s very little you can do to defend your reputation now. The best course of action is to let people’s ire run its course. You’ll have to accept the fact that they will probably never see reason, but knowing that you’ll emerge with your reputation untarnished at the end of the retrograde should make up for that.
Read MoreCapricorn Weekly Horoscope | September 28th – October 4th, 2026
It’s hard to believe you’re being sent back to the drawing board again, but that’s what happens when the Sun opposes Saturn on October 4th. You’re right to feel exasperated. Not only have you been put through your paces for weeks, but you can’t help feeling like a superior never really knew what they wanted, which is why you were told to revise what you turned in again and again. There’s some truth to that, except now you’re on the verge of getting their approval, so one more try can’t hurt. You don’t want to stop short of finally delivering a finished product on October 16th.
Read MoreSagittarius Weekly Horoscope | September 28th – October 4th, 2026
It’s hard to explain this feeling of purpose that suffuses your being, but there’s no denying it’s there and it’s there for a reason. The Mars/Neptune trine on September 28th is more than just a prompt; it’s a spiritual calling to leave behind what’s familiar so you can become the best that you can be. This might explain why you’ve had so many fallings-out with loved ones and friends lately. They’ve been getting in the way of your progress either by distraction or constraint. It’s time to part company (at least temporarily) so you can give your all to the new chapter unfolding in your life.
Read MoreScorpio Weekly Horoscope | September 28th – October 4th, 2026
Venus retrogrades are never easy. The planet of peace and love, Venus is anything but when she’s backwards in your sign. Instead of attracting favor, she will make you a lightning rod for controversy. You might be tempted to hide out, but since this energy is going to be with you anyway, you’re better off being loud, proud, and holding your head high. Remember that you’re dealing with other people’s projections, not yours, so consider reciting the childhood mantra: “I’m rubber, you’re glue, whatever you say bounces off of me and sticks to you.” Venus will be retrograde from October 4th to November 13th.
Read MoreLibra Weekly Horoscope | September 28th – October 4th, 2026
Now that you’ve talked yourself into a relationship, why are you starting to talk yourself out of it? Libras have a reputation for backpedaling, especially when they’re close to getting something they want, but to be fair, there’s more going on than just a case of cold feet. Venus turning retrograde in Scorpio on October 3rd shows that you might not be ready to make that big commitment. Maybe you still have more emotional healing to do or maybe you’re still holding out for something better. In any case, you don’t have to force yourself to make a decision now, especially when there’s no rush.
Read MoreVirgo Weekly Horoscope | September 28th – October 4th, 2026
You might want to consider using a softer approach when communicating with those in power. One department head in particular is in a position to do a lot for you as long as you don’t come across as aggressive and demanding. It’s true that you have a stellar track record and it’s high time for you to be recognized for it; however, superiors like to come to that conclusion on their own and can resent being guilt-tripped into doing something that they were planning to do anyway. Continue to exercise your considerable charm and powers of persuasion and you will surely get what’s yours.
Read MoreLeo Weekly Horoscope | September 28th – October 4th, 2026
You’re all set to sign on the line that is dotted until Venus turns retrograde on October 3rd. This is when certain information comes to light that makes it impossible for you to proceed. Maybe you discover you were being deliberately played, facts were edited to make a compelling case, or the nature of what’s divulged is so outlandish that it’s unconscionable. It’s awkward to be sure, but you’re not doing anyone any favors by saying things are OK when they’re not. Be brave and do what’s right by giving the thumbs down. These are the moments that separate the champs from the chumps.
Read MoreCancer Weekly Horoscope | September 28th – October 4th, 2026
It looks like you’re dealing with a high-stakes situation that’s teetering on the brink. This could pertain to a relationship, money, or a business association. It’s clear that somebody didn’t disclose the full truth, but what remains to be seen is the reason why you were kept out of the loop. You might have been handed a heavily edited version of the story in order to protect you. In any case, you’ll be getting to the bottom of things now that Mercury is in stealthy Scorpio. Over the next couple of weeks, you will come into possession of certain facts that will allow you to turn the tables in your favor.
Read MoreGemini Weekly Horoscope | September 28th – October 4th, 2026
It’s not your intention to be controversial, although you’ll happily take up that banner against anyone you regard as obstinate and retrograde. We live in a time when the future itself is divisive. There are those who want life to return to the way it was and others who want life to progress forward without checks or balances. Perhaps what makes you most controversial is your willingness to question both sides and insistence that each be heard. The Sun/Uranus trine on September 28th shows that if anyone can find common ground for polar opposites to work out their differences and come to an understanding, it’s you.
Read MoreTaurus Weekly Horoscope | September 28th – October 4th, 2026
Beware girlfriends in need. The same goes for sisters, neighbors, and in-laws for as long as Venus is retrograding through Scorpio and Libra. You have some potentially treacherous planetary aspects over the next few weeks and you don’t want to take the fall for somebody else’s folly. Maybe this person wants you to tell her husband that she was at your house (when she wasn’t), or she might come to you for a loan on top of the one you already gave her. Just say no. This way you will avoid any fiascos where your good intentions might pave the way to a hellish situation.
Read MoreAries Weekly Horoscope | September 28th – October 4th, 2026
You believe in the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. After all, it was fellow Aries Thomas Jefferson who penned those words in the first place. Yet “inalienable” doesn’t come with a lifetime guarantee, as the Mars/Pluto opposition on October 3rd demonstrates. Individual freedoms can be taken away unless exercised regularly. Whether it’s a corporate policy that’s become repressive, a culture of intolerance that continues unchecked, or even a neighborhood group chat that targets those they’ve decided aren’t welcome, you will find yourself ready to stand up for the underdog as only someone born under the zodiac sign of the hero can.
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