Astro Talk: September 27th - October 3rd 2026

<p><strong>Venus Retrograde in Scorpio is here — and relationships, money, self-worth and old connections are about to get LOUD.</strong></p><p>In this <strong>weekly astrology forecast for 27 September–3 October 2026 </strong>Kate Forster breaks down the major astrology transits of the week, including <strong>Mars in Leo, Mercury entering Scorpio, the Moon in Taurus, Gemini and Cancer, and Venus turning retrograde in Scorpio</strong>.</p><p>We start the week with Mars in Leo bringing joy, creativity and a much-needed reminder that life is more than a fucking to-do list. Then the pace slows, Mercury takes us beneath the surface, and by 2 October the energy gets edgy. Sharp tongues, power struggles and people looking for a fight? <strong>Do not take the bait.</strong></p><p>But the biggest astrology event of the week is <strong>Venus Retrograde in Scorpio</strong>.</p><p>Over the coming weeks, relationships and old connections may resurface for review. Questions around loyalty, intimacy, shared money, control, reciprocity and self-worth could become harder to ignore.</p><p>Is this relationship giving you what you need — or just what you’ve become used to?</p><p>Kate explains what <strong>Venus Retrograde means for every zodiac sign</strong>, including your relationships, career, money, friendships, family, health and self-worth. Check your <strong>Sun sign and Rising sign</strong> for the full picture.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong>
• Mars enters Leo: joy, creativity and getting your spark back
• Sun in Libra trine Uranus in Gemini
• Why 29 September is your permission slip to REST
• Mercury enters Scorpio — and why it’s time to get things finished
• Mercury square Mars and Pluto: sharp tongues and power struggles
• Venus Retrograde in Scorpio and relationships
• Exes, old friends and past connections resurfacing
• Money, intimacy, loyalty and control during Venus Retrograde
• Venus Retrograde horoscopes for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces
• How to prepare for Mercury Retrograde next month</p><p><strong>Don’t let the soggy middle fool you. Something is always happening in the background.</strong></p><p>Pay attention to what comes up this week — beneath the reactions and underneath the noise. That’s where the real information is.</p><p>If this episode helped you, send it to someone who needs their <strong>Venus Retrograde forecast</strong> and subscribe to <strong>Astro Talk with