The General Picture for Saturday

At midday on 31 October, the Sun is in Scorpio, and Mercury is retrograde in the same sign. Venus is retrograde in Libra, while Mars and Jupiter are in Leo. For your sign, this means a day of considerable self-confidence, but with an underlying question about honesty.

In interpretation, Leo is a sign that enjoys shining, but it is at its strongest when that shining comes from genuine contact. Today you may notice that you wish to show something that does not quite match how you feel. That need not be wrong; it is a signal to slow down for a moment.

An example: you share a photo or a story on a social channel and notice that you are curious about the reactions. Wait a little before checking how it is received, and ask yourself whether the story is true. That makes your visibility more sustainable.

Love and Honesty

For partners, this day may be a gentle invitation to be sincere about expectations. Venus is retrograde in Libra, which in imagery is often linked with revisiting harmony. A conversation about what you both find valuable together may be lighter than you think. Begin with a sentence such as I notice that I would like a little more time for us, and then listen properly.

If you are on your own, this day may help you distinguish what you truly seek in a relationship. You do not need to go along with everything. A meeting that feels like being with someone you can be yourself with is worth more than an evening in which you play a role.

Be generous with your attention, but guard your own space. Leo likes to give, and it is lovely when that happens out of freedom rather than from fear of missing out.

Work and Learning

On working days or during study, today may be about quality rather than visibility. It can be tempting to want to display a great deal during a presentation or a group assignment, but a clear and well-prepared result often speaks more strongly. Mercury retrograde also calls for extra attention to detail.

If you are looking for work, this day may be suitable for calmly reviewing a portfolio or profile. Choose three things you enjoyed doing and describe them simply. That is often more powerful than a long list of everything you have ever done.

An optional action: ask a friend or colleague to look at one of your pieces of work and tell you what stands out to them. In this way you receive valuable feedback without having to defend yourself.

Wellbeing and Quiet Moments

For wellbeing, it is good to schedule deliberate rest today. A weekend can be full of appointments, and then it is easy to forget to relax. Try half an hour without your phone, with a book, a walk or a warm drink.

Movement may be playful. Think of a short dance session at home, a bicycle ride along the river or a calm morning walk. The focus is on enjoyment and on a sense of freedom in your body, not on a particular result.

Pay attention to sleep and food. Good rest and a meal that gives you energy help you to start the next day fresh. If you have concerns about your health, it is sensible to consult a doctor.

The Waning Moon in Cancer

On 31 October the Moon is in Cancer and about 66 per cent illuminated. These are the astronomical facts. The phase is waning, which in interpretation fits with letting go of what you no longer need. This is an imaginative reading that you may use as a source of reflection.

For Leo, this Moon may help you see which expectations of others you have taken on. Perhaps you would like to be less present at a party, or instead to spend more time with one trusted person. Both choices are valid.

End the day with an honest question: where do I feel most like myself today? The answer does not need to be grand. A small recognition may guide you in the days ahead.

Moon phase

Moon phase

Waning gibbous

31 October 2026 · 12:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Illuminated portion: 65.8% · Cancer

Next full moon: 24 November 2026 at 15:54

Next new moon: 9 November 2026 at 08:02

Source: Astronomy Engine / USNO

On this day

2000

The first ISS crew launches

William Shepherd, Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev launched from Baikonur aboard a Soyuz spacecraft, beginning their journey as the International Space Station's first resident crew.

NASA Johnson Space Center — Historical timeline ↗

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Astrological interpretation for inspiration and self-reflection. Not a medical diagnosis or personal health advice.

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