Week of 9/27/26: Self-Advocacy Amid Outdated Relationship Dynamics
Major transits for the week of September 27, 2026:
Mars enters Leo on 9/27 @ 8:49 PM MST
Mercury enters Scorpio on 9/30 @ 5:44 PM MST
Mercury Squares Mars on 10/2 @ 3:14 AM MST
Venus turns Retrograde on 10/3 @ 1:16 AM MST at 8° Scorpio
Mars opposes Pluto on 10/3 @ 4:39 AM
This week brings major activations to our Leo and Scorpio houses. Take note of what houses these signs occupy in your chart to see where these themes will play out.
Mars moves into Leo on Sunday, kicking things off in a big way by bringing fire to our bellies and clarifying what requires our full motivation. For the past two months, Mars has been in Cancer, channeling his defenses toward family, the mother, and intuition. Mars is a crab out of water in Cancer, so he will happily move into Leo, where his fire works on behalf of the self, the father, and the personal agenda of whatever house Leo occupies. Prepare to defend yourself, fight for what you believe in, and speak your truth regarding your Leo house topics until Mars leaves Leo on November 25.
Speaking your truth becomes even more critical once Mercury enters Scorpio—the traditional feminine home of Mars—and quickly forms a tight square to him by early Friday morning. If you aren’t immediately sure what Mars’ goals are in Leo, they should become unmistakable by Friday. Mars in Leo is big, bold, and loud; he is more than happy to make his agenda known. And yet, none is quite so closed a book as Mercury in Scorpio. Who wins out? Will you need to abide by Mercury’s tendency to keep cards close to the chest? Or will Mars audibly set boundaries and take clear action? If you have no intention of broadcasting what Mars is up to, it’s enough to simply know it for yourself—and quietly, strategically make a plan.
Venus complicates the landscape later in the week when she stations retrograde on Saturday. Venus is not in her natural environment in Scorpio; she must take direction from Mars in Leo, who is more than happy to lead the way. This retrograde cycle invites you to revisit deep-seated relationship dynamics rooted in whatever houses Scorpio and Libra rule in your chart—dynamics that have likely been operating in the underground of your life for a long time.
Now, you have a chance to see things with fresh eyes, evaluating what choices and sacrifices you’ve made to keep the peace. Has it been worth it? What changes do you want to make moving forward in these areas of life? Mars says it’s time to stand up for yourself within these relationships—to honor your own voice and perspective. Your job is to heed the call, but to do so carefully, as Mars in Leo can sometimes be impulsive. Venus stations direct on November 13 back in Libra, ushering in a renewed ability to connect. By the end of this week, you will find yourself knee-deep in re-establishing and defending the needs of your Leo house, precisely where they intersect with the old relationship patterns of your Scorpio house.