Forecast
AriesPenny Thornton’s
The Astrology Handbook
Part I
Guide to Interpretation
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The Week Ahead for Aries
Monday, October 5th – Sunday, October 11th
ARIES
New moons are beautiful things, even if you can’t see them. They auger new beginnings and fresh starts and inspire us to get moving on projects we’ve sidelined. Saturday’s new moon falls in the area of relationships so the main focus for any new beginnings is, indeed, relationships. A new professional alliance could be in store or a new romance and long-term relationships get a reboot. Arians are independent souls and enjoy being in charge, but you are entering a period in which the benefits of being supported and following the lead of others is to your advantage.
Let others take the lead.
See last week’s forecast below.
Monday, September 28th – Sunday, October 4th
ARIES
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. An old cliché, but oh so true. And with ruler Mars opposing Pluto and the Sun opposing Saturn, you’ve got some wood to chop this week. Embracing the positive side of these planets means acting in your long-term interests as opposed to short term fixes. It means dealing with situations in their reality not acting on hopes or fears. You can achieve a great deal at this time, even reach a pinnacle of some description, but it isn’t going to be easy. Always, once you take the first step, you’ll be on your way.
Chopping wood.
See the month ahead forecast below.
The Month Ahead for Aries
October 2026
October brings major developments, first and foremost regarding your love life or working relationships. It is the right time to marry or make a long-term commitment, but it is also the moment to realize when you’ve been used and manipulated. Finances could be at the core of any disagreement, as could differing priorities. For some Arians, a relationship may appear to be running out of road while for others a partner could seem distant. However, it is more likely that a relationship is in transition and will get back its spark before the end of the year.
The 2026 In-depth Year Ahead Forecasts. See below:
The Year Ahead for Aries
There are two distinct halves to the year. Until the end of June, Jupiter will be encouraging you to build your future, whether through your career or putting down roots, improving family life, even moving home. You may see your reputation rise and there could be welcome additions to the family. And perhaps because so much of your time has been focussed on “getting your act together”, by July, you’ll be ready to start enjoying life. A trip to foreign parts, an invitation to a special occasion, possibly an event where you will be the star attraction.