The sky on the night of October 25, 2026

An Apparent Turn

Mercury appears to change direction

Mercury briefly appears to stand still in Scorpio, then begins to look as though it is moving backward among the stars.

Mercury isn't actually moving backward. As it passes Earth on its inner orbit, our changing viewpoint makes it look that way. Tonight the Moon is in Aries and 99% illuminated. Venus also appears to move backward in Libra and is currently hidden in the Sun's glare, making it difficult to see.

In astrology, a planet's apparent change of direction is a symbolic invitation to revisit something left waiting. For a little self-reflection tonight, bring out an unfinished task and decide only what comes next.

Sign by sign

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  ScorpioTonight's event takes place right in Scorpio, sharing your sign's place in the sky. Before bed, jot down a brief line about how you've been feeling lately.
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  TaurusTaurus faces tonight's event from the opposite side of the sky. Think back to something a person close to you said that has stayed with you.
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  LeoTonight's event sits at a sideways angle to Leo, like a gentle nudge from the side. Before bed, clear a small spot on your desk.
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  AquariusFor Aquarius, tonight's event comes from a sideways angle, like a light tap at your side. Move an unfinished task to the top of tomorrow's list.
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  PiscesTonight's event forms an easy, flowing angle with Pisces, a symbolic connection without much strain. Close your day with a cup of warm water.
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  CancerTonight's event forms a gentle, flowing angle with Cancer. Let that be an invitation to listen to a favorite song all the way through.
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  CapricornFor Capricorn, tonight's angle is like a hand within reach if you extend your own. Send a short reply to a message you've left waiting.
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  VirgoTonight's event makes a gently supportive angle with Virgo, like an opening placed nearby. Write down a small experiment you'd like to try tomorrow.
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  AriesTonight's event sits at an awkward slant to Aries, an angle that calls for a little adjustment. Before bed, soften the room by turning off a light.
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  GeminiTonight's event sits at an off-center angle to Gemini, like pieces that need adjusting to fit. Rework a plan in your schedule that hasn't been fitting well.
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  SagittariusTonight's event is next door to Sagittarius, close enough to quietly catch your attention. Before bed, try slowly rolling your shoulders.
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  LibraTonight's event sits next door to Libra, like news from a neighbor rather than your own doorstep. Recall a choice you made today and jot down what it meant to you.