October invites us beneath the surface. In this month’s forecast, Rick Levine explores a powerful month of retrogrades, shifting perspectives and deep transformation as Venus and Mercury turn retrograde and a nearly stationary Pluto intensifies the astrology. Rick breaks down the key transits and lunations shaping October, why retrogrades may be asking us to pause rather than push harder, and how widening our perspective can help us navigate what emerges with greater awareness. From the Libra New Moon to a potent Taurus Full Moon square Pluto, this is a month for noticing what’s been hidden, reconsidering what we thought we knew, and becoming more conscious of what we’re ready to carry forward.
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🎬 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR:
00:00 – September Recap + The Astrology of October 2026
06:06 – Venus Retrograde: How to Work With Retrograde Energy
20:14 – The Outer Planets: The Bigger Astrology Story
25:59 – Pluto Transits: Transformation, Power & What’s Hidden
39:49 – Mars Trine Neptune: Turning Vision Into Action
40:34 – Libra New Moon: Relationships, Polarity & Perspective
52:51 – Taurus Full Moon: A Powerful T-Square With Pluto
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