Best Day to Ask for a Raise in October 2026
In October 2026, the best days to ask for a raise pair confidence with a receptive audience. The strongest window this month is October 15, with Sun sextile Jupiter. Mercury is retrograde from October 24 to November 13 — better for reviewing and revisiting plans than for starting something new.
Best dates this month
- Score 5/5Sun sextile Jupiter — visibility and generosity are both up, so people in charge are more inclined to say yes. Also Moon trine Jupiter
- Score 3/5Moon trine Venus — people are more receptive and warm, good timing for a conversation that needs goodwill
- Score 3/5Moon trine Venus — people are more receptive and warm, good timing for a conversation that needs goodwill