The general picture of the week
Pisces is known for an open, receptive mind. This week that receptivity feels like a large door standing slightly ajar. Astronomically speaking, the Sun is in Scorpio, which gives the days an intense and profound atmosphere. Mercury is in Scorpio and is currently retrograde, which in the astrological tradition is often seen as a period for looking back, rereading things and reconsidering old conversations.
Picture an ordinary Tuesday morning: you scroll through your phone, see a photograph of a friend who looks sad, and before you know it you feel heavy yourself. That is typical of the energy Pisces may notice this week. Viewed creatively, this is not a weakness but a gift. It does, however, call for a small pause between impression and judgement. You do not have to resolve every feeling straight away.
A practical question you might take with you this week is: which impression belongs to me, and which comes from the space around me? Writing three short sentences in a notebook, without intending to explain anything, can help you tell the two apart.
Love and connection
For Pisces who are in a relationship, this week may be an invitation to speak more gently but also more clearly. Venus is retrograde in Libra, and that can bring themes of alignment, honesty about expectations and revisiting agreements to the fore. Think of an evening when your partner says something about the weekend and you have already worked through ten scenarios inside your head. Try not to respond straight away, but instead ask calmly what was actually meant.
If you are single, this week may be mainly about your ability to be warm without losing yourself. Pisces are often sensitive to the atmosphere of a first meeting or a longer conversation with a new acquaintance. A walk along the water, a coffee in a quiet café or a conversation about a favourite book can be a relaxed way to make contact without piling up expectations.
Compassion and boundaries go hand in hand in love. It is possible to understand someone completely and still say: this is something I cannot carry this week. Those who can say it out loud, with kind words, often build more trust than those who quietly become overburdened. This is an optional angle, not an assignment.
Work, study and new directions
At work or during your studies, this week may bring a mix of creative ideas and administrative pressure. Mars and Jupiter are both in Leo, a sign often associated with confidence and visibility. For Pisces working in a creative profession, this may mean that space opens up to shape a project with more freedom. For those in a more structured role, it may be mainly about the art of the small decision: an appointment you finally make, or an email you wish you had sent sooner.
For those looking for work, this week may be about formulating carefully what you have to offer. Pisces often have a strong ability to understand others, and in many roles that is valuable. For example, on a quiet occasion write down three examples from your daily life in which you genuinely helped someone. You can use those examples later in a job interview or in a conversation with a recruiter.
One pitfall may be taking on too much responsibility for the mood of colleagues. In this week, make a clear agreement with yourself about what belongs to your task and what does not. A short, friendly sentence such as I can finish this tomorrow is often enough to create space.
Rest, movement and general wellbeing
General wellbeing asks for rhythm this week. Pisces may feel a great deal of energy in the evening and then find it hard to sleep, especially after a day full of impressions. Consider a fixed time to put the screen away, a cup of herbal tea or a few minutes of gentle stretching before bed. This concerns ordinary routines and not medical care.
Movement does not need to be anything special this week. A calm walk in the park, cycling to the bakery or a little dance in the kitchen to a favourite song may be enough to release tension. It is about enjoyment and regularity, not performance. Those who love water may see a short swim or a warm bath as relaxation.
Social support is an underrated part of wellbeing. Ask a friend or family member to walk together for an hour or to watch a film, without letting the conversation turn to heavy subjects. Pisces are often good at listening; this week may also be a time for a side of yourself that allows itself to be helped.
The lunar phases this week
On 26 October, at 05:12 local time in Europe/Amsterdam, there is a full moon in Taurus. Astronomically, the moon is then fully illuminated as seen from Earth. Creatively, this can be read as a moment of visibility: what has until now lain in shadow comes into the light. For Pisces, that may mean that a dream, an idea or a feeling you have carried for some time now asks for attention.
On 1 November, at 21:28 local time, there is a last quarter in the sign of Leo. Astronomically, this is the phase in which half of the illuminated side of the moon is visible and the moon is waning towards new. Symbolically, this fits with the completion of a period. You can see it as an opportunity to consider what you wish to let go of and what you wish to take with you.
A simple exercise around these lunar phases is, on the evening of the full moon, to make a short list of three things you did well and three things you would prefer to do differently. On the evening of the last quarter you can review that list again. This is an optional reflection, not a promised outcome.
Astrological interpretation for inspiration and self-reflection. Not a medical diagnosis or personal health advice.