Your Weekly Horoscope for October 24, 2021
Alex Sandoval
With a relationship-focused Mercury retrograde and a fiery full moon now fully behind us, this first full week of Scorpio season leading into Halloween could feel like a welcome reprieve from all of that intense energy. Still, it won't be without its highs and lows.
On Tuesday, October 26, romantic Venus squares off against dreamy Neptune, making it tough to pinpoint any cold hard facts when it comes to love, beauty, and money. But you might actually enjoy the time-out from reality.
On Thursday, October 28, sweet Venus then forms a friendly sextile to lucky Jupiter, giving us plenty of fun-loving, romantic date night energy heading into the holiday weekend. (Related: What Your Venus Sign Can Tell You About Relationships, Beauty, and Money)
And Saturday, October 30, on the eve of Halloween, we get the two biggest moments of the week back-to-back: The confident sun in Scorpio squares off against taskmaster Saturn in Aquarius, making it likely that you'll feel weighed down by hard work or any kind of test or challenge thrown your way. And then, go-getter Mars moves into Scorpio, where it'll remain until Monday, December 13. The planet of action co-rules the fixed water sign, so it's content there and could be a boon for your sex life and ability to move the ball forward on big goals.
Want to know more about how you can personally take advantage of this week's astrological highlights? Read on for your sign's weekly horoscope. (Pro tip: Be sure to read your rising sign/ascendant, aka your social personality, if you know that, too. If not, consider getting a natal chart reading to find out.)
Aries (March 21–April 19)
Your weekly highlights: Relationships 💕 and Sex 🔥
You'll be all about getting out of your comfort zone and prioritizing your social life this week, thanks to relationship-oriented Venus in your ninth house of adventure forming a friendly sextile to lucky Jupiter in your eleventh house of networking on Thursday, October 28. If you've been meaning to get together with friends or finally do that happy hour with colleagues, Friday Junior can present the perfect op. And from Saturday, October 30 to Monday, December 13, your ruling planet go-getter Mars will move through your eighth house of sexual intimacy, cranking up your desires, fantasies, and drive. Exploring the transformative, emotionally fulfilling side of sex now (think: being more vulnerable and vocal about what you want) can prove majorly fulfilling.
Taurus (April 20–May 20)
Your weekly highlights: Money 🤑 and Relationships 💕
When your ruler, sweet Venus, currently moving through your eighth house of joint resources forms a friendly sextile to lucky Jupiter in your tenth house of career on Thursday, October 28, you could feel like you have fortune on your side in professional and money matters. If you're attached, you and your partner could be talking about ways you can work together to boost your financial picture, and if you're single, you could be inspired by talking through big-picture goals with a colleague or friend. It's almost like foreshadowing for the fact that from Saturday, October 30 to Monday, December 13, action-oriented Mars in your seventh house of partnership fires you up to pair up with a friend, S.O., or colleague to get the ball rolling on a shared goal. Working one-on-one can be particularly energizing now. (Related: What Moon Sign Compatibility Can Tell You About a Relationship)
Gemini (May 21–June 20)
Your weekly highlights: Love ❤️ and Wellness 🍏
You can look forward to a lovely, well-deserved boost of fun and romance Thursday, October 28 when sweet Venus in your seventh house of partnership forms a friendly sextile to fortunate Jupiter in your ninth house of adventure. Breaking free of your basic routine with a close friend or someone special can have you feeling optimistic, grateful, and connected. And on Saturday, October 30, go-getter Mars kicks off its trip through your sixth house of wellness, where it'll remain until Monday, December 13, bringing next-level energy to your fitness and health routine. You might feel up for kicking your lifting plan into high gear, adding in more full-body HIIT classes, or downloading a new running app. Just watch out for the tendency to want to latch onto one thing right off the bat. You might benefit even more from experimentation now.
Cancer (June 21–July 22)
Your weekly highlights: Career 💼 and Love ❤️
On Thursday, October 28, social Venus in your sixth house of daily routine forms a friendly sextile to lucky Jupiter in your eighth house of joint resources, inspiring you to explore new, everyday ways to bring in cash with the help of a friend or loved one. You might decide it's time to list a ton of collectibles on eBay together or work on that Etsy store concept. Either way, you'll be feeling super optimistic about your endgame. And from Saturday, October 30 to Monday, December 13, go-getter Mars in your fifth house of romance can amplify sexy flirtation, dating opps, and steamy moments with someone special. You'll want to put concrete plans aside and be more spontaneous and self-expressive while sharing what's in your heart in a lighthearted, physical way. (Perhaps, try a fun, new way to experience foreplay.) Doing just that can make for a ton of satisfying Scorp season magic.
Leo (July 23–August 22)
Your weekly highlights: Relationships 💕 and Love ❤️
On Thursday, October 28, sweet Venus in your fifth house of romance forms a friendly sextile to lucky Jupiter in your seventh house of partnership, making this a really lovely moment for a date night or night out with your bestie. You'll be feeling confident, lighthearted, and excited about everything on the horizon. Embrace that by letting go of any need to have a precise plan and just see where this optimistic, heartfelt moment takes you. (After all, science says being spontaneous is better than planning.) And from Saturday, October 30 to Monday, December 13, go-getter Mars moves through your fourth house of home life, fueling any desires you've had to nest and make the most of cuffing season. Nights spent cooking up chili and bingeing the new season of You with your sweetheart or nearest and dearest friends can feel truly rejuvenating spiritually and emotionally.
Virgo (August 23–September 22)
Your weekly highlights: Wellness 🍏 and Relationships 💕
You could find a new way to blend everyday to-dos with heartfelt bonding time on Thursday, October 28 when romantic Venus in your fourth house of home life forms a friendly sextile to lucky Jupiter in your sixth house of daily routine. Doing a YouTube yoga class or coming up with a whole new organizational system with your S.O. or a loved one brings you closer and can have you feeling more centered. Win-win. And from Saturday, October 30 to Monday, December 13, action-oriented Mars in your third house of communication could pack your social calendar and have you buzzing around more than usual — brainstorming, running to local events, and doing even more on the errand front. You'll have plenty of energy for it all, but remember that everyone — even you, nonstop Virgo — could use a solid break now and then. (See: The 7 Types of Rest You Need In Your Life)
Libra (September 23–October 22)
Your weekly highlights: Love ❤️ and Money 🤑
Your flirting game will be on a whole other level on Thursday, October 28 when romantic Venus in your third house of communication forms a friendly sextile to lucky Jupiter in your fifth house of romance. (And that's saying a lot, right?) If you've had your eye on someone new, this could be the perfect moment to reach out and spark a conversation. And if you're in a LTR, sharing how you're feeling in a lighthearted, playful, sexy way and/or proposing a spontaneous (maybe even fall-themed) date night could send sparks flying. And from Saturday, October 30 to Monday, December 13, action-oriented Mars moves through your second house of income, breathing lots of gung-ho energy into your hustle. You'll be fired up to get your portfolio organized and up-to-date, pursue new sources of cash flow, and assert your needs with your current higher-ups. It's time to stand in your sense of self and embrace your value.
Scorpio (October 23–November 21)
Your weekly highlights: Money 🤑 and Personal Growth 💡
On Thursday, October 28, social Venus in your second house of income forms a friendly sextile to lucky Jupiter in your fourth house of home life, and you could be motivated to explore new ways to strike a balance between your work and inner life. Whether you're designing a road map to setting up your home office or teeing up a side hustle that's in line with a long-term goal, this can be a wonderfully optimistic moment. Then, while action-oriented Mars moves through your sign from Saturday, October 30 to Monday, December 13, you'll be fired up to pursue your big-picture aspirations in a whole new way. You'll feel more confident, energized, and razor-focused. Just try to hold in mind that as awesome as it is to be resolute in your beliefs and game plan, creating at least a little bit of space for experimentation and growth can serve you even better.
Sagittarius (November 22–December 21)
Your weekly highlights: Relationships 💕 and Wellness 🍏
Look forward to plenty of fun-loving, spirited conversations and brainstorms with friends and colleagues on Tuesday, October 28 when romantic Venus in your sign forms a friendly sextile to lucky Jupiter in your third house of communication. This buzzy energy could lay the groundwork for collaborative projects that end up being as creatively fulfilling as they are socially gratifying. And from Saturday, October 30 to Monday, December 13, sexy Mars in your twelfth house of spirituality could have you feeling like adopting a slower, more chill pace than usual. Prioritizing sleep, self-care, meditation, yoga — any and all of the things that soothe your parasympathetic nervous system — can be particularly useful right now, as resetting and recharging will allow you to make the most of your SZN ahead.
Capricorn (December 22–January 19)
Your weekly highlights: Money 🤑 and Relationships 💕
On Thursday, October 28, romantic Venus in your twelfth house of spirituality forms a friendly sextile to lucky Jupiter in your second house of income, helping you to be even more confident in following your heart on a work project. This is absolutely a moment when you'll do best to check in with your intuition. As much as part of you would like to just keep putting your nose to the grindstone, you'll realize it's time to move in a different direction — and you have exactly what it takes to make that happen. And while go-getter Mars is in your eleventh house of networking from Saturday, October 30 to Monday, December 13, you'll be all about jumping in on collaborative projects with friends or colleagues. Although your instinct might be to take the reins, you'll find that you can actually get more accomplished when several people are bringing their strengths to the table.
Aquarius (January 20–February 18)
Your weekly highlights: Relationships 💕 and Career 💼
You have the green light to hit pause on work in order to hang with your besties on Thursday, October 28 when social Venus in your eleventh house of networking forms a sweet sextile to lucky Jupiter in your sign. This fun-loving moment was pretty much made for carving pumpkins, sipping all the apple cider, hitting up a haunted house, or — in typical Aquarian fashion — skipping all that conventional fall fun to do something you find even more exciting, like trying a new ramen spot. And while go-getter Mars is in your tenth house of career from Saturday, October 30 to Monday, December 13, you'll want to make a play for more recognition in your work. Stepping up your performance and expressing just how passionate you are about the projects on your plate can bring you the results you're seeking.
Pisces (February 19–March 20)
Your weekly highlights: Career 💼 and Sex 🔥
On Tuesday, October 26, social Venus in your tenth house of career forms a tense square to dreamy Neptune in your sign, and it could be tough to judge what's real from what's imagined when it comes to a major professional project. Instead of pushing for answers, it might just be best to backburner whatever you're working on until you have more clarity. Prioritizing creative pursuits in the meantime can be particularly satisfying. And while sexy Mars moves through your ninth house of adventure from Saturday, October 30 to Monday, December 13, you'll be fired up to break free of whatever's started to feel stale or mundane — including in the bedroom. Consider bringing new toys, positions, spiritual practices (like delving into tantric sex), or water play into your routine. This moment can be an opportunity to explore and learn while addressing your hottest desires.
Maressa Brown is a writer and astrologer with more than 15 years of experience. In addition to being Shape's resident astrologer, she contributes to InStyle, Parents, Astrology.com and more. Follow her Instagram and Twitter at @MaressaSylvie.
