🔭 Major Astronomical & Planetary Events: October 6 – 12, 2025

Written by Mia Astrology

This week has a softer feel than the last one, but don’t be fooled — there are still big shifts happening, just in a quieter, more supportive way. Think of it like exhaling after holding your breath for too long. We had the drama of the Aries lunar eclipse last week, and now the universe is saying, “Okay, let’s sort through the pieces and find your balance again.”

You’ll notice the Moon guiding us through emotional release, creativity, and finally, organization. Mercury has a starring role midweek — shining at its brightest in the evening sky — and the Draconid meteor shower adds a sprinkle of magic, even if it’s a subtle show this year. Venus is still glimmering in the morning but slipping lower each day, which always feels a little bittersweet. It’s a week for healing, letting go, and rediscovering the beauty in the small things.

🪐 Planetary Shifts & Retrogrades

☿ Mercury at Greatest Elongation — October 8
 Mercury is dazzling this week — if you head outside just after sunset, look toward the west and you’ll see it shining higher and brighter than usual. It’s like Mercury is saying, “Hey, I’m ready to help you find your words again.” In Libra, this is about balance and connection — conversations that bring peace, not conflict.

🌟 Good for: honest talks, repairing misunderstandings, sharing your ideas.
 ⚠️ Watch out for: saying yes just to avoid rocking the boat.
 Most affected: Libra, Aries, Capricorn, Cancer.
 💫 Tip: Write that message you’ve been sitting on. You’ll be surprised how naturally the words flow.

Venus Still a Morning Star
 She’s there at dawn, but fainter now, sinking lower each morning. Venus in this stage reminds us that beauty doesn’t need to be loud — it’s in the fleeting, delicate moments.
 💫 Message: Pause to notice the small joys this week. They won’t last forever, and that’s exactly why they matter.

Retrogrades Still in Play

• Saturn in Pisces: testing your patience, asking for boundaries.
  
  
• Neptune in Pisces: dreams and intuition are heightened but a little foggy.
  
  
• Uranus in Gemini: unexpected ideas, mental shake-ups.
  
  
• Pluto direct in Aquarius: transformation is moving forward again — slowly but powerfully.
  
  

🌌 Night Sky Events

🌗 Last Quarter Moon in Cancer — October 6
 Here’s where we start the week: the Moon in sensitive Cancer, reaching its last quarter. Last quarter Moons always call for decisions and release, and in Cancer, it tugs on our emotions — especially around home, family, and security.

💫 Message: If you’ve been carrying emotional baggage, this Moon says it’s time to set it down. Yes, even the stuff you’ve gotten used to dragging around.

🌙 Don’t forget: Check Moon Intentions for quarter-phase prompts to help you release gently, and see your Weekly Horoscope for how this shows up in your life.

🌠 Draconid Meteor Shower — Peak October 8–9
 The Draconids aren’t the flashiest meteors, but they’re charming. They drift out of the head of Draco the Dragon, and the special thing is you can see them right after nightfall — much earlier than most showers. Some years, they’ve erupted into huge displays; most years, they’re just a handful of streaks. Either way, there’s something magical about looking up and catching even one.

• Best seen in: Northern Hemisphere (U.S., Canada, UK, Europe).
  
  
• When: Right after dark, before midnight.
  💫 Message: Even if it’s just one meteor, treat it like a cosmic wink. Sometimes that’s all we need.
  
  

🌙 Waning Moon in Leo — October 7–9
 After the heavy emotional release in Cancer, the Moon shifts into Leo. This is the universe reminding you to lighten up — to play, to be creative, to express yourself.

💫 Message: Dance a little, laugh a little, show up as the boldest version of you.

🌙 Waning Moon in Virgo — October 10–12
 By the weekend, the Moon enters Virgo, and suddenly, the mood is all about sorting, fixing, and organizing. After a dramatic eclipse and an emotional start to October, this grounding energy is exactly what we need.

💫 Message: Bring order where there’s been chaos. It doesn’t have to be perfect — just one small step makes a difference.

🪐 Planets Worth Watching

• Saturn: steady in the evenings, glowing like a teacher reminding you to stick to your boundaries.
  
  
• Jupiter: rising later at night, promising growth even if you don’t see results yet.
  
  
• Venus: faint in the dawn, urging you to find beauty in simple things.
  
  
• Mercury: at its very best in the west after sunset — don’t miss it this week.
  
  

🌟 How to Work These Energies

• Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): The Leo Moon midweek is yours — use it to recharge your spark.
  
  
• Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): The Virgo Moon over the weekend helps you reset and prepare. You’ll feel calmer once things are in order.
  
  
• Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius): Mercury in Libra puts your words front and center. Speak, write, share — you’re being heard.
  
  
• Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): The Cancer Moon on the 6th may tug at your heart. Let yourself feel it fully, then let it go.
  
  

🗓️ Celestial Highlights at a Glance