October 2026 Newsletter

REASSESS, REALIGN, RENEW

Greetings Citizens of Love

October brings us into a period of reflection and reassessment. There are times when life asks us to move forward with confidence, and there are other times when we are asked to pause and look again. This month carries a strong message around relationships, communication, values and the choices we make.
We can become so accustomed to the way things have been that we continue choosing from an old version of ourselves. Yet growth asks us to remain willing to see differently. As we become more conscious, some things naturally change. What once felt right may no longer feel right, and what once seemed important may no longer hold the same meaning.
This is not something to fear. It is part of our unfolding.
October encourages us to become more discerning about what we give our energy to. Before making a decision, ask yourself: Is this coming from clarity or from familiarity? Am I responding to what is actually happening now, or am I responding to something I experienced in the past?
There is great wisdom in allowing ourselves time to reflect before acting. We do not have to rush simply because we want an answer. Sometimes clarity arrives when we stop trying to force it.
This month, allow yourself to look again. Look at your relationships, your values, your commitments, your communication and the way you are choosing to live. Awareness gives us the opportunity to make different choices, and different choices create different experiences.

AS IT IS ABOVE SO IT IS BELOW

VENUS RETROGRADE — 03/10/2026 TO 14/11/2026

Venus begins her retrograde journey in Scorpio on 03/10/2026 before moving back into Libra on 25/10/2026. This is an important period for reassessing love, relationships, personal values, finances and the things we believe bring fulfilment.
Scorpio takes us beneath the surface. It can bring our deeper attachments, expectations, trust issues and emotional patterns into our awareness. When Venus returns to Libra, the focus moves towards balance, fairness, reciprocity and the dynamics between ourselves and others.
During Venus retrograde, I recommend avoiding the beginning of new romantic relationships and avoiding returning to previous romantic relationships. Someone from the past may reappear or an old emotional connection may resurface, but this does not necessarily mean that the relationship is meant to begin again. Sometimes the past returns simply because there is something within us that needs to be recognised, completed or released.
This is also not the ideal period for marriage, major relationship commitments, elective cosmetic surgery or significant cosmetic changes. Venus represents beauty and aesthetics, and during her retrograde period our perception of what we want can change once the retrograde has passed.
Use this period to reconsider rather than commit. Look at what you value, what you need within relationships, where you may have compromised yourself and whether your choices reflect who you are today.

NEW MOON IN LIBRA — 10/10/2026

The New Moon in Libra brings our attention to relationships, balance and the way we meet one another. A New Moon traditionally opens a new cycle, but with Venus retrograde, this is better used as a time for reflection and conscious intention rather than rushing into something new.
Instead of asking what you want another person to change, ask yourself what you are bringing into your relationships. Are you communicating honestly? Are you listening? Are you allowing space for another person’s truth while remaining connected to your own?
The greatest relationship we will ever have is the relationship we have with ourselves, and every other relationship gives us an opportunity to become more conscious of that relationship.

MERCURY RETROGRADE IN SCORPIO

THE SHADOW PERIOD AND RETROGRADE

Mercury enters its pre-retrograde shadow in early October, turns retrograde in Scorpio on 24/10/2026, and later completes its post-retrograde shadow period in November.
Mercury retrograde is often blamed for every delay, misunderstanding or technological problem, but I prefer to see it as an invitation to become more attentive. Mercury rules communication, information, thinking, travel, paperwork, agreements and the way we exchange information.
In Scorpio, Mercury encourages us to look beneath the surface. Information may require further investigation; conversations may need revisiting and something we thought we understood may reveal another layer.

MERCURY RETROGRADE — DO

Double-check important information and documents. Read agreements carefully before signing. Back up important files. Confirm travel arrangements and appointments. Give yourself extra time when travelling. Recheck emails and messages before sending them. Return to unfinished work and correct anything that needs attention. Listen carefully, especially when conversations become emotionally charged. Ask for clarification rather than making assumptions. Give yourself time to think before making important decisions.

MERCURY RETROGRADE — DON’T

Do not rush into important agreements when they can reasonably wait. Do not make major purchases without checking all the details. Do not assume that you know what someone means without communicating. Do not send angry or emotionally charged messages. Do not rely on incomplete information. Do not overlook errors in contracts, bookings or paperwork. Do not allow suspicion to become your source of truth. Do not panic when something is delayed or has to be changed. Do not purchase any new electronic goods or anything with movable parts.
Mercury retrograde does not mean that life stops. It simply reminds us to slow down, check again and be willing to reconsider what we think we know.

FULL MOON IN TAURUS — 26/10/2026

The Full Moon in Taurus brings our attention back to stability, values, resources and the physical experience of life. Taurus asks us to recognise what genuinely supports us and what we may be holding onto simply because it feels familiar.
This Full Moon can be a valuable time to simplify. We can ask ourselves what really matters and whether the life we are creating reflects those priorities.
Security is not always found in having more. Sometimes true security comes from knowing ourselves, trusting our ability to meet life and appreciating what is already present.
With Venus retrograde and Mercury retrograde occurring during this period, October encourages us to pause before making permanent decisions. There is value in allowing clarity to develop rather than demanding an immediate answer.

NUMEROLOGY INSIGHT — OCTOBER 2026

2026 is a Universal Year 1, beginning a new nine-year cycle. October is the tenth month, reducing to 1, and together these vibrations create a Universal Month 2.
The number 2 speaks of relationship, cooperation, receptivity, patience, sensitivity and balance. It reminds us that not everything requires immediate action. There is also power in listening, observing and allowing.
October therefore asks us to consider how we relate to ourselves and others. Where can we become more patient? Where can we listen rather than react? Where are we trying to force something that needs time to unfold?

ORACLE CARD OF THE MONTH — ACCEPTANCE

Acceptance is this month’s message. Acceptance allows us to see what is present without immediately fighting against it or trying to make it different. When we accept the reality of the moment, we become more capable of responding consciously.
Acceptance does not mean that we remain where we are. It means that we become willing to see clearly before choosing our next step.
Affirmation: I accept where I am, I trust what life is revealing, and I allow clarity to guide my next step.

UPCOMING COURSES & EVENTS

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May October give you the willingness to pause and look again. May you have the courage to recognise what has changed within you and the wisdom to honour it. May you become more conscious of what you give your energy to, what you choose and why you choose it. May you trust Divine timing and allow clarity to emerge before taking your next step. And may you remember that sometimes the greatest transformation begins simply by becoming willing to see things differently.
Love and miracles,
Theoni