Happy October 2026 to you all! Things are moving quickly, but school starts now! Before we get into the astrology and tarot overview, allow me to reintroduce myself. If this is the first newsletter you’ve ever gotten from me, hello, my name is Danaisha Monique, and I am a spiritual entrepreneur. Don’t ask me what it means, haha. However, if you stick around longer, I can show you what it means! If you are not new to this program, I want to continue to show my gratitude for your continued support of my self-publication. Trust me, it only gets better from here! For October’s Newsletter, I wanted to reintroduce myself and share with you what you can expect here at the Diviner’s Desk.
The Diviner’s Desk is a self-publication that teaches practical spirituality, tarot, and ritual guidance for independent seekers who want to build a grounded personal practice. Every first Wednesday of the month, you will receive a newsletter. The monthly newsletter will cover monthly updates, publications you should read or revisit, and a preview of the tarotscopes you will receive for your specific zodiac Sun, Moon, and rising signs for the Full and New Moons. I have updated all automated emails for new subscribers to make them more fun and engaging; trust me, the ones before were definitely lackluster! I’ve also written more in-depth about what this publication is all about and what you can expect from me. You can read that here: The Basics 101. This month, we will have a Substack exclusive “All Hallows’ Eve 3 Day Tarot Workshop where we learn about the “scariest” cards of the Major Arcana: Death, The Tower, and The Devil. This workshop kicks off at the end of the month on October 29th! Paid subscribers will have a yummy self-care ritual they can perform for the perfect glamour reset (it is Libra season after all), and I may throw in another treat if you know how to be naughty- I mean, nice, hehe.
During this past hiatus, I prayed and thought long and hard about how I need to show up to serve my community at this stage of my life. I’ve been doing readings for over 12 years now, and I am happy to say I will no longer provide personal readings to the general public unless you are an existing client, were referred by an existing client, or are a founding member of my publication. Truth is, I desire a new way to serve that doesn’t bore me, drain me, or, above all, go against my spiritual court and what they are asking of me. Yes, the redundant questions about dating life and the constant readings involving things one already know have come to a close. The referral program on this publication has also ended, haha. This is my era of being HIGHLY selective and PAID. Period. Now, that doesn’t mean I will leave you hanging; I am just using my talents the way they deserve to be used.
We will do a lot of learning, and that means a lot of books! I’m excited that we’ll explore the connection between Christianity and the Tarot; we will continue to work with St. Expedite and other saints as we keep our heads on straight because life be life-ing. We will have fun learning, and there is much to discuss as these topics are stimulating and informative. Our time together is an investment, with a refined structure and a clear purpose. The purpose is to build a grounded personal practice, and that requires a well-rounded, rooted education. Education is the practical way to learn and embrace spirituality. Now, there are no blurred lines, no overstepping of boundaries, and no abuse of one’s time and resources from you to me and from me to you. So, hello, welcome to my class! In the words of Beyoncé, “We gon take it to the Moon, take it to the stars!” Paid subscribers will get monthly (not all at once) detailed rituals, prayers, guided spiritual work, member-only teachings, and a growing reference library designed to support real-life healing, clarity, protection, and transformation. Make sure you have your thinking caps on!
Now, let’s get into the overview for the astrology and the tarotscopes!
Astrology.
Venus Retrograde in Scorpio from October 3rd to November 14th.
Without a doubt, our desires are coming to the surface, but it’s not always a sexual one. We need to renegotiate how we share ourselves, with whom, and what boundaries we keep. This will suck if you have a fixed point of view about who should be doing what, because it may turn out that it doesn’t work that way, and a lack of rationality could be driving much of your struggle. With Mars also opposing Pluto that day (October 3rd), you may need to reexamine things to stop yourself from settling. Yes, your soul is crying to be free and to live, and this transit may wake you up to why you’ve been restless, jealous, or settling, or witnessing those around you navigating these themes. On a societal or external level, power exchanges, money changes, and things that may have been hidden come to the surface to be faced once and for all. Pay attention to the house Scorpio lives in in your chart, and explore what’s happening deep down!
New Moon in Libra on October 10th at 8:50 am PT.
A relationship reset is here, but it’s with yourself and others. Others can also be your ancestors. For some of you, what you are dissatisfied with could be your personal finances. Your dating life, perhaps? Job? What do your ancestors have to say about some of these choices? Or things could be going well for you, and you may be experiencing spectators wondering how you’re doing it. Protect what you have, always. If something is keeping you up or dominating your mind, it’s not to stress you out intentionally, but to highlight the need to explore how to deal with something that hasn’t brought peace. Do your best not to go to sleep angry; discuss issues when you can, and hopefully in the moment, even if it entails you having a pep talk with yourself, end it on a good note.
Full Moon in Taurus on October 25th at 9:11 pm PT.
If you’re suppressing your desire for more money, a loving partner, or simply more peace in your life, this Full Moon may help you realize that letting go of those self-imposed limitations is the only way to get the stability you crave! Why be humble when you can get real? Now is the time to stop telling yourself that you need to wait 9 days, 6 months, or even 5 years to make something happen for yourself. Yes, Taurus can move slowly; however, that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop moving! Calculate your next moves, and if you can do it in a limited amount of time, why not do it now? In the infamous words chanted by actress Jennifer Love Hewitt in I Know What You Did Last Summer, “What are you waiting for!?”
Tarotscope Overview.
Sun, Moon, and Rising in Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn)
October is the month to get things in order! Everything from your finances to your fitness needs to be taken up a notch to secure your future self. Yes, you’ve been realizing the old ways don’t work anymore, or simply that it’s not enough. Don’t get mad and don’t hide from this! This is another one of those moments where the hard work pays off, and as you know, you can’t afford to be the same.
Sun, Moon, and Rising in Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius)
Some of you are “dipping out” of a situation that has been a closed chapter for a while. A friendship, a job, or even a way of being has run its course! It reminds me of when Christina Aguilera had her dirty era and then went into her “Back to Basics” era- two different aesthetics and really two different energies and auras! The rebrand is due, and if you can commit to it, you’ll be pleasantly thrilled and satisfied!
Sun, Moon, and Rising in Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius)
October is about not doubting what you already know. You already know what you want, who you want, and what you could do without, honey. For better or worse, you need to have the instinct and discernment of a samurai this month because ain’t nobody got time to learn and repeat lessons, respectfully! Let people be who they are this month as long as you never lose sight of who you are and why you are here! If people are playing in your face, find a soft and respectful way to get them to back up, hehe.
Sun, Moon, and Rising in Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces)
Now is the time to embrace faith over matter. Your heart and spirit know what you must do. You don’t need to worry about how you will make things happen for yourself as long as you have faith in Source and are being smart about your moves! Period. This could be a month of asking and receiving, as long as you know who to ask and when. Your spiritual gifts are making ways for you, so don’t slip too much into the practical school of thought; have a little whimsy and also a little structure, haha.
Don’t suppress, don’t regress, and keep it spooky.
With love,
Danaisha Monique