Posts by Laura Orcutt
Taurus Weekly Horoscope | October 19th – October 15th, 2026
You have something someone wants. It may be a prized property, a lucrative job, or simply good looks. In any case, you’re going to want to keep a watchful eye on things when Ruling Planet Venus squares Pluto on October 20th and then conjoins the Sun (i.e., turns cazimi) on the 23rd. Covetousness is such an egregious sin that it’s listed twice in the Ten Commandments, and since you and yours are what others are eyeing so hungrily this week, it might be a good idea to keep a low profile. Not only will you avoid trouble, you’ll also hold on to what you have.
Read MoreAries Weekly Horoscope | October 19th – October 15th, 2026
It’s best not to force the issue if a customer or client shows signs of hesitation on October 24th. It’s a warning sign and you should heed it. Mercury retrograde in that part of your solar chart that pertains to other people’s money shows that this person is struggling with sensitive behind-the-scenes money matters. Either s/he is overdrawn or is experiencing cash flow problems. It might be best to postpone any sale or deal and to reconvene after Mercury resumes direction on Nov. 13th. This gives this person plenty of time to cobble together finances or to bow out gracefully if that isn’t possible.
Read MoreYour Weekly Horoscope | October 19th – October 15th, 2026
Venus is the planet of what I like in Astrology. Her mission is to surround you with all the things you find pleasing and to attract people into your life who like the things you like, laugh at the same jokes, enjoy the same music, and hate the same politicians. Yet when Venus is retrograde (like she is now), she attracts all the things you don’t like into your life. Things like unwanted attention and unholy boors. This becomes even more pertinent when retrograde Venus forms an exact conjunction to the Sun on October 23rd. This is called a “cazimi” in Astrology, and it signifies a time when you’re likely to be caught saying or doing the wrong thing with the wrong person at the wrong time. What makes it worse is that it could be both public and humiliating. If you don’t want to become a lightning rod of controversy, then it’s probably best to avoid social media between now and October 25th because anything you post can and will be memed against you. And if you become the target of mob fury? Then find yourself a Shame Nun to follow you through the streets ringing a bell and yelling “Shame!” over and over again. If it worked for Cersei Lannister, then it could work for you.
Read MorePisces Weekly Horoscope | October 12th – October 18th, 2026
On October 15th, Jupiter, the “get out of jail free” planet, forms a magnificent sextile to the Sun in Libra. This could result in a dispute being settled, a debt being forgiven, or someone intervening on your behalf. But like any prisoner, you’re about to discover that there’s a difference between being free and sustainability, i.e., being able to take care of yourself so that you don’t backslide again. You’re going to need some help with this, and help is certainly on hand for the asking. Benefit from the experience of those people who have been down this road before. That’s what they’re here for.
Read MoreAquarius Weekly Horoscope | October 12th – October 18th, 2026
Make a point of dotting all the i’s and crossing all the t’s because that pitch, request, or contract that you’re working on right now looks like it’s going to deliver beyond your wildest expectations. Don’t leave anything out because the Sun/Jupiter sextile on October 15th says that whatever’s in writing will be fulfilled to the letter. There’s no such thing as being too specific. Meanwhile, get your running shoes on because what you proposed is so brilliant and the need for you is so great that there will be no waiting on ceremony. You’ll be racing to catch up to events already in motion.
Read MoreCapricorn Weekly Horoscope | October 12th – October 18th, 2026
It’s hard to find the faith that once inspired you. There’s been too much disappointment and countless near misses. In fact, you may be close to throwing in the towel. Yet ironically, it’s these very feelings of doubt and despair that will push you to go further than you have ever gone before. That’s how a Mars/Saturn trine works. Mars feeds on challenge while Saturn is most determined when it realizes it’s got nothing left to lose. You may think you can’t go on, but you will go on. And it’s this refusal to give in that will win you accolades in the end.
Read MoreSagittarius Weekly Horoscope | October 12th – October 18th, 2026
You won’t believe your ears on October 15th. Either the news is too good or it’s way too out there. This is why you need to sit with it a while so you can absorb everything and carefully consider the pros and cons of what’s on offer. This could pertain to a major bump in pay, increase in status, and even a relocation. Whatever the boon, it will require an equally significant sacrifice on your part, so ask yourself if you’re really up to the task at hand before pursuing it further because once you sign on, you will be held to everything you agree to.
Read MoreScorpio Weekly Horoscope | October 12th – October 18th, 2026
Pluto out of retrograde on October 15th will do a lot to improve your mood. You won’t be so inclined to revisit past mistakes with the prosecutorial zeal of a Spanish Inquisitor or to sprinkle salt in your wounds after licking them clean. Pluto in Aquarius shows you lightening up with the self-criticism and maybe even exploring constructive ways to manage your frustration. One of these might be self-acceptance; another is a more enlightened relationship to failure. People screw up all the time. It’s how we learn from our missteps. You can’t get things right without a more forgiving attitude towards having gotten them wrong.
Read MoreLibra Weekly Horoscope | October 12th – October 18th, 2026
A fortuitous sextile between the Sun in Libra and Jupiter in Leo on October 15th shows that your luck is changing for the better. This could bring the answer to a prayer, the fulfillment of a wish, or the realization of a far-fetched hope. The only drawback to this is that your good fortune will be based on somebody else’s bad. It’s enough to stop you in your tracks and make you reconsider until you discover who this person is. Let’s just say it will be hard to shed a tear for someone who has caused you so much grief and aggravation in the past.
Read MoreVirgo Weekly Horoscope | October 12th – October 18th, 2026
A juicy tip or inside scoop lands in your lap on October 15th. Most people would be thrilled with the news, but you have a problem with things that appear to be too good to be true. Moreover, you have no idea where it came from. Did it originate with someone who’s looking to trip you up or did it come from someone who believes in you and wants to help out? Unfortunately, you’re under pressure to act first and ask questions later. You could play it safe and take a hard pass or cross your fingers and hope for the best. It’s your call.
Read MoreLeo Weekly Horoscope | October 12th – October 18th, 2026
You’re an unapologetic optimist. That’s because your Ruling Planet is the Sun and the Sun always rises on a new day. You never give up hope. On October 15th, the Sun sextiles Jupiter. This is Astrology’s “everything’s going to be all right” transit, and you’ll see it go to work right away on righting misunderstandings, uncrossing crossed arms, and restocking empty shelves with golden opportunities. Moreover, customers will buy, superiors will smile, and your romantic life couldn’t be better. So should all this good fortune make you worried? Not with Jupiter around. Jupiter confers cosmic protection and benediction, so enjoy this time in the Sun.
Read MoreCancer Weekly Horoscope | October 12th – October 18th, 2026
They say it’s never a good idea to pour new wine into old wineskins. Either the old structures resist or they break. Yet developments this week could prove an exception to the rule. It looks as if an infusion of energy into an old relationship is exactly what it needs to come back to life, or maybe it’s an old project you’re working on being resuscitated by a new partner or collaborator. In any case, the First Quarter Moon in Capricorn on October 18th shows that what was once old is new thanks to your faith, loyalty, and determination to make things work despite the odds.
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