The Universe Is About To Test 3 Zodiac Signs With A Double Retrograde
Design: YourTango | Photo: Hannah Popowski, Unsplash The universe is testing three zodiac signs with two planets going retrograde in October 2026. Both Venus and Mercury are retrograde in Scorpio this month, a bit of a rude awakening.
The frustrations you're about to experience are gonna remind you a lot of what happened around October 2018, the last time a Venus retrograde happened in this zodiac sign. But it also means that after this, it'll finally all be in the past. And stay there.
1. Scorpio
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With both retrogrades happening in your sign, yeah. You'll be an "emotional mess if you are not careful," said astrologer Ina Rose. For you, Rose said this double retrograde means "past relationships, unresolved heartbreak, and old toxic relationship dynamics are being dragged back into your present life."
Those exes you thought you left in the dust? One of two things is most likely to happen. They'll reach out to you, or you'll find yourself randomly thinking about the times you had. As Rose continued, "You also won't just feel nostalgic, okay. During these retrogrades, you are being forced to relive your past. Unresolved trauma is coming back."
That's why it's important to keep your guard up, Scorpio. There's nothing great about being tested like this, but at the same time, you're about to see how far you've come. It's always hard to let go of the past, but remember, there's a reason you said goodbye.
2. Taurus
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Since this double retrograde is in Scorpio, which just happens to be your opposite sign, you're about to feel the universe's heat, Taurus. According to Rose, "This double retrograde is going to hit your seventh house of partnership, and wow, you will feel emotional."
It doesn't help that Mercury, the planet that affects communication, is also going retrograde in Scorpio. Since Scorpio always gets to the bottom of things, sometimes no matter how intense things start to get in conversations, you're in for a bumpy ride.
Starting in October, some misunderstandings and arguments you thought you'd never have again make a comeback. These are the "hidden resentments," Rose explained. Yes, all those "things you thought were buried will come back to haunt your relationship."
So, mentally prepare yourself. Life's testing your patience once again. The good news is that this is the last time you'll ever have to talk about these things again.
3. Gemini
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Since Mercury rules your sign, any retrograde hits you especially hard. But according to Rose, "An overlapping Venus and Mercury Retrograde in the sign of Scorpio is an absolute nightmare for your peace of mind." So, yes, Gemini. That's why you might already be feeling like you're about to lose your cool.
This double retrograde is testing you with mixed signals. Even worse, misunderstandings are about to become all too common. Rose continued, "You might find yourself being so much in your head. Obsessively overanalyzing your partner's text, their tone." That's the kind of thing that can start bickering over nothing.
So, try to find ways to ground yourself. It might be a nightmare right now, but if you control your emotions, you'll have an easier time this retrograde season.
Marielisa Reyes is a writer with a bachelor's degree in psychology who covers self-help, relationships, career, family, and astrology topics.
