The upcoming full moon on October 26 will be marked by inner changes, emotional depth and a reassessment of relationships and personal values. This is driven, in part, by the prevailing Scorpio energy, which invites you to “look beneath the surface and honestly explore what’s going on inside you,” says Jetteke van Lexmond, co-founder of the Moonsisters and their popular lunar calendar. “Old conversations, feelings, patterns, beliefs and unspoken desires may once again demand your attention.”
The central message of this full moon, according to Lexmond, is: “Not everything that returns should necessarily be held onto.” Sometimes you’ll have the opportunity to view a situation from a new perspective, and what once seemed confusing can lead to new insights. That being said, what seemed familiar to you may also need to be reevaluated. “By listening honestly to yourself, you create space for more conscious decisions that better reflect who you are and what matters to you,” the moon expert adds.
With Scorpio energy comes the need for deeper conversations
As the sun moves from Libra into Scorpio, the focus shifts to depth, intimacy, trust and transformation. While Libra invites you to seek harmony, collaborate and weigh different perspectives against one another, Scorpio wants to know what lies hidden beneath it all. Or as the Moonsisters put it: “Are your decisions truly in alignment with your feelings? Are your relationships authentic? Are you holding on to something because change seems uncertain or painful to you?” You may feel the need for deeper conversations or realise that superficial answers no longer satisfy you. You may also become more sensitive to what remains unsaid and more attuned to words and actions being unaligned.
At the same time, it is important to distinguish the intuitive feelings that are emerging from your fears or assumptions. “Not everything you suspect has to be true,” Lexmond advises. The sun in Scorpio urges you to find the courage to confront what you’d rather avoid. This could involve old wounds, but also desires you’ve suppressed for a long time, or boundaries you haven’t dared to set until now.
Mercury also goes retrograde in Scorpio
One day after the sun moves into Scorpio, Mercury will also turn retrograde in Scorpio. Mercury is associated with thinking, communication, information and the way you interpret events. In Scorpio, these traits will now take on a more probing and psychological character. “Conversations that were never quite brought to a close may require your attention once again,” Lexmond explains. “In addition, misunderstandings, concealed information, secrets or taboos, as well as forbidden relationships or old family dynamics, could come to light more clearly.”
It’s important to remember that you don’t need to fear the Mercury retrograde. You can use it to slow down, reflect and communicate more mindfully. Nevertheless, expect possible delays, misunderstandings and technical glitches. Double-check important information and think carefully before drawing conclusions or responding. Scorpio energy can also make your words sound harsher than you intend, so it’s best to let difficult conversations and conflicts lie for a while.
Lexmond recommends using this time to look honestly within yourself. “What role do you play in a conflict? What assumptions are you making? Are you reacting from a place of calm and sincerity, or from anger, fear or hurt? What words do you use, and what energy do they stem from?” Your words may be beautiful and diplomatic, but if, deep down, you’re angry, jealous or hurt, your message may come across differently than you intended. The sensitive Scorpio senses this very keenly and sees through hypocrisy and socially accepted facades.
During the full moon on October 26, allow whatever is going on inside you to come to the surface
The month draws to a close on October 26 with a full moon in Taurus. The contrast between the sun in Scorpio and the moon in Taurus could lead to tensions between security and change, as well as between holding on and letting go. “Taurus is an earth sign associated with peace, stability, material security and a connection to nature,” Lexmond explains. “Scorpio, on the other hand, represents emotional depth, intimacy and transformation. These opposing signs highlight where you need stability, but also where you may be holding on to something that hinders your growth.”
Ultimately, this full moon invites you to pause and reflect on what truly nourishes you and what you’re holding onto merely out of habit, fear or the need for control. It reminds you that true peace comes not only from external security but also from trusting in your own worth and your ability to navigate change. Yet letting go is difficult for many people and can feel unsettling—especially for gentle, loyal Taurus. But letting go doesn’t mean losing everything. “You can leave old patterns behind while still remaining true to yourself,” Lexmond says. “Perhaps you just need to set a clearer boundary, rethink a belief or acknowledge that your relationship no longer offers you what you need. But perhaps you’ll also discover what you want to cherish and protect with all your heart and soul.”
Remember to keep both feet firmly on the ground—especially when a lot is changing emotionally. Lexmond concludes with these words: “You don’t have to dispel every doubt or uncertainty right away. Sometimes it’s enough to slow down a bit, give things some breathing room, feel what’s going on inside you—and simply let it be.”
This article first appeared on Vogue.de