October 18–24 — Under Review, With Love
Main Energy: The World reversed
Obstacle: Page of Wands
Advice: Two of Pentacles reversed
Jumper: Ace of Cups
SLIDE 1: THIS WEEK’S ENERGY
Alrighty, back to business! Our bestie Venus is still retrograde, and her clash with Pluto may bring familiar questions about love, money, and control back into view. Check your mid-September journal entries if the plot feels suspiciously familiar. And a real quick shoutout to our Scorpios: Happy Birthday, Scorpios! Scorpio season begins this week, followed by the Sun meeting Venus, which may help clarify what we actually want and value. Mercury also turns retrograde, inviting us to revisit conversations and double-check details. Keep the receipts handy, but ask a clarifying question before turning the group chat into a courtroom.
SLIDE 2: MAIN ENERGY: THE WORLD REVERSED
The World reversed suggests some unfinished business deserves another look. Are there missing steps, overdue conversations, or have your standards quietly moved the goalposts again? Or perhaps we keep tinkering with the details because leaving a situation unfinished feels safer than facing what comes next. Give yourself time to identify what needs to be done and what you’re simply rehashing. This week’s retrogrades support that review, and the Sun meeting Venus may shine a light on what matters. Complete what you can, and let that count. Progress doesn’t need a perfect little bow before you’re allowed to acknowledge it.
SLIDE 3: OBSTACLE: PAGE OF WANDS REVERSED
As our obstacle, the Page of Wands reversed points to losing steam when progress slows. Suddenly, a shiny new idea looks more appealing than finishing what we’ve started. You might also feel unsure how to finish a task or resolve a situation, making small setbacks more frustrating. Before excitement becomes another commitment, the Page of Wands reversed asks: What still needs finishing, and what would this new idea require? Give yourself room to learn, be realistic about what you can take on, and see whether your interest survives the less glamorous parts.
SLIDE 4: ADVICE: TWO OF PENTACLES REVERSED
The Two of Pentacles reversed has a practical suggestion: put something down. Even the juggler gets to question why there are chainsaws in the juggling routine. Look at what is a priority, what can wait, and what can be renegotiated or shared with others. If something is always on fire, ask what keeps making it an emergency. The answer might be a clearer boundary, a different arrangement, or an honest conversation about what you can manage. Leave some energy for yourself, too. The show can go on without you performing every act.
SLIDE 5: JUMPER: ACE OF CUPS
As our jumper, the Ace of Cups offers a little tenderness while you figure things out. This might look like affection, self-care, a little inspiration, a meaningful conversation, or finally giving yourself the kindness you keep offering everyone else. The Sun meeting Venus echoes that chance to reconnect with what matters to you. Let a small moment of warmth count, even if the rest is still a work in progress. You can feel hopeful and still have questions. You don’t need to have your life together to deserve a little love. Otherwise, we’d all be waiting a while.
SLIDE 6: TAKE AWAY
This week asks us to finish what we can, question the distractions, and stop treating every demand like a personal assignment. The World reversed points to loose ends, the Page of Wands reversed highlights trouble following through, and the Two of Pentacles reversed helps us lighten the load. Meanwhile, the Ace of Cups reminds us that kindness belongs in the process. You can say no warmly, enjoy progress before everything is settled, and give yourself credit for making an honest effort. We’re aiming for something sustainable, and that includes the person doing all the work.
Aries: Two of Swords reversed
Are the saxophones getting louder, Aries? Well, they are, kinda… The Two of Swords reversed suggests a postponed decision is getting harder to ignore. More information can help, but research becomes a convincing hiding place when you’re afraid to choose. Ask yourself: Am I missing information, or waiting to feel completely sure? Think it through, then make the best call you can with what you know. If things change, you can reconsider without beating yourself up. This week’s unfinished business needs your attention. Once we pick a direction, maybe the saxophones will sound a little more pleasant.
Taurus: Queen of Pentacles reversed
Taurus, keeping everyone warm gets expensive when you’re the firewood. The Queen of Pentacles reversed asks whether your generosity leaves enough for your own meals, rest, and bills. Caring for others is lovely, but even heartfelt kindness needs limits. With your ruler Venus retrograde, consider whether you’re giving freely or feeling obliged to keep everyone comfortable. You can still show you care while sharing the responsibilities, setting a reasonable boundary, or saying you could use some help. You deserve care without first proving how useful you are. Let the fire stay in the hearth, where it belongs.
Gemini: Eight of Pentacles reversed
Gemini, put down the tools and stop moving the goalposts. The Eight of Pentacles reversed asks whether another round of tweaking will improve your work or simply delay finishing it. Perfectionism can look impressively productive while keeping the work unfinished. With your ruler Mercury approaching retrograde, review your methods and decide what a satisfactory result actually requires. Fix what matters, ask for useful feedback, and let completed work be complete. If you’re bored or exhausted, a different approach or a break may help more than another revision. Besides, those goalposts have done enough moving around for one week.
Cancer: Justice reversed
Cancer, are you being left holding the bag, or did y’all not discuss this? Justice reversed asks whether everyone’s pulling their weight and owning up when things go wrong. Feeling shortchanged deserves attention, but check what was agreed before deciding who owes what. Call out what’s unfair, own your part where needed, and divvy things up fairly. This week’s call to lighten the load starts with knowing what’s actually yours to handle. After all, it’s worth double-checking that you’ve got the right bag. You can put the bag down while you sort that out.
Leo: Three of Pentacles
Leo, your project called. Apparently, it needs a team and you to be the project manager! The Three of Pentacles favors teamwork, useful feedback, and knowing who’s doing what. Bring the right people in and let their expertise improve the result. This is not the week to do everything on your own! Take pride in your contribution while making room for someone else’s ideas. If things have ground to a halt, figure out the next step and assign the work before adding more to your plate. Your project can still be your baby without you raising it alone.
Virgo: Seven of Swords
Virgo, it’s time to pull a few strings behind the curtain. The Seven of Swords gets shade for being a little sneaky, but here it highlights your ingenuity! A new perspective or approach could help you work through a tricky situation, especially if your usual method has had plenty of chances to impress. With your ruler Mercury approaching retrograde, review the plan and see where a little cunning could save you some trouble. You can work behind the scenes and still keep things honest. Just remember, being resourceful doesn’t require you to be a total puppet master!
Libra: Four of Swords
Libra, the Four of Swords would like to put your group chat on mute. If you’ve been pushing a situation without getting anywhere, give yourself a proper pause. With your ruler Venus retrograde, consider where your time and emotional energy are going. Rest can help you notice what another round of overthinking might miss. Clear some space, step away from the chatter, and let people know when you’ll return if needed. A spa day sounds lovely, but a quiet evening counts, too. The group chat can survive being left on read tonight.
Scorpio: Five of Pentacles
Scorpio, “less is more” might need to read the room this week. The Five of Pentacles acknowledges feeling short on money, time, or support. You don’t have to turn the struggle into a lesson before admitting that it’s hard. Look at what you need, what’s available, and where some help could make a difference. As the Sun enters your sign, give your own needs some attention, too. Support may take asking, searching, or changing an arrangement. You’re allowed to need backup; being resourceful doesn’t mean auditioning for a solo survival show.
Sagittarius: Four of Wands
Sagittarius, bring out the party streamers, even if the party venue is still under construction. The Four of Wands celebrates milestones, belonging, and the people who make you feel at home. You don’t need every loose end tied up before acknowledging something good. Mark a small win, hang out with your favorite people, or do something that makes you smile. Keep the celebration within your energy and budget so you get to enjoy it, too. Your to-do list wasn’t invited to the party, so let this week’s unfinished business wait through at least one toast.
Capricorn: Six of Wands
Capricorn, a win is a win, so go ahead and take your bow. The Six of Wands invites you to acknowledge your progress and accept a little praise. If someone compliments your work, try “thank you” before presenting your list of remaining flaws. With your ruler Saturn retrograde, ask whether your expectations help you recognize your progress or leave you feeling like nothing is ever enough. There may be more to do, but that doesn’t cancel out what you’ve already achieved. Enjoy your moment before rushing to the next task; it can wait.
Aquarius: Page of Swords reversed
Aquarius, the tea is piping hot, but has anyone asked the ingredients for their side? The Page of Swords reversed warns of incomplete information, hasty conclusions, and gossip that gets more dramatic with every retelling. That can include the story you’re constructing from just one suspiciously brief text, so take a breather instead of overanalyzing. With Mercury approaching retrograde, ask a clarifying question before reacting or spilling any more tea. Check the source, get the full story, and let new information change your opinion. You can stay curious, but maybe put the teacup down when the ingredients walk in.
Pisces: Ten of Swords
Hey, Pisces, you doing okay there, buddy? The Ten of Swords suggests an exhausting struggle may have reached its limit. If a situation keeps hurting you, consider whether more effort is helping or just wearing you out. The sunk cost fallacy is a lousy captain; past effort doesn’t obligate you to keep a sinking plan afloat. You can throw yourself a little pity party and sip from the Ace of Cups for TLC before deciding what you’re ready to let go of. If that means jumping ship, give yourself a minute on dry land before worrying about the next boat.
