Mercury and Venus station direct on 13–14 November 2026

Published on 30 October 2026, updated on 2 November 2026

Mercury retrograde ends on 13 November 2026 at 15:54 UTC (16:54 Paris time), when Mercury stations direct at 5°02′ Scorpio; Venus retrograde ends about 8.5 hours later, on 14 November 2026 at about 00:27 UTC (01:27 Paris time), at 22°52′ Libra.

Communication, travel and paperwork delays ease first, then love and money decisions put on hold since 3 October can move forward, gradually, until the shadow periods end on 30 November (Mercury) and 15 December (Venus).

Key dates, Paris time and UTC

Calculated with the NASA JPL DE440 ephemeris
Event	Paris time	UTC	Position
Venus stations retrograde	3 October 2026, 09:16 Paris time	3 October 2026, 07:16 UTC	8°29′ Scorpio
Mercury stations retrograde	24 October 2026, 09:13 Paris time	24 October 2026, 07:13 UTC	20°59′ Scorpio
Venus retrograde moves back into Libra	25 October 2026, 10:10 Paris time	25 October 2026, 09:10 UTC	0° Libra
Mercury stations direct	13 November 2026, 16:54 Paris time	13 November 2026, 15:54 UTC	5°02′ Scorpio
Venus stations direct	14 November 2026, 01:27 Paris time	14 November 2026, 00:27 UTC	22°52′ Libra
Mercury leaves its shadow	30 November 2026, 07:21 Paris time	30 November 2026, 06:21 UTC	back at 20°59′ Scorpio
Venus (direct) enters Scorpio	4 December 2026, 09:13 Paris time	4 December 2026, 08:13 UTC	0° Scorpio
Venus leaves its shadow	15 December 2026, 19:30 Paris time	15 December 2026, 18:30 UTC	back at 8°29′ Scorpio

What happens on 13 and 14 November 2026

Venus has been retrograde since 3 October 2026, 09:16 Paris time (07:16 UTC), at 8°29′ Scorpio. It moved back into Libra on 25 October and stops there: it stations direct on 14 November 2026, 01:27 Paris time (00:27 UTC), at 22°52′ Libra.

Mercury has been retrograde since 24 October 2026, 09:13 Paris time (07:13 UTC), at 20°59′ Scorpio. It stations direct on 13 November 2026, 16:54 Paris time (15:54 UTC), at 5°02′ Scorpio, within 2° of a square to Pluto in Aquarius.

Two personal planets turning direct less than 9 hours apart is rare: in our calculation for 1951–2050, this is the only time Mercury and Venus station direct within 24 hours of each other. The next closest case was in February 1982, about 59 hours apart.

The shadow period: when it is really over

After a station, a planet first moves back over the degrees it covered in reverse. Mercury leaves its shadow on 30 November 2026, 07:21 Paris time (06:21 UTC), when it returns to 20°59′ Scorpio; it then enters Sagittarius on 6 December.

Venus re-enters Scorpio on 4 December 2026, 09:13 Paris time (08:13 UTC) and leaves its shadow on 15 December 2026, 19:30 Paris time (18:30 UTC), passing 8°29′ Scorpio again. For a signature, a big purchase or a relationship commitment, these two dates are the most cautious markers.

Also in the sky that weekend

On 16 November 2026, 07:24 Paris time (06:24 UTC), Mars meets Jupiter at 25°53′ Leo: a conjunction of drive and ambition, right after the two stations. It comes after the New Moon in Scorpio on 9 November and before the Sun enters Sagittarius on 22 November 2026, 08:23 Paris time (07:23 UTC).

The next retrogrades

Next Mercury retrograde: from 9 February 2027 at 17:36 UTC (18:36 Paris time), at 5°59′ Pisces, to 3 March 2027 at 12:32 UTC (13:32 Paris time), at 20°55′ Aquarius.

Next Venus retrograde: from 10 May 2028 at 23:03 UTC (11 May, 01:03 Paris time), at 19°41′ Gemini, to 22 June 2028 at 22:13 UTC (23 June, 00:13 Paris time), at 3°11′ Gemini.

What Mercury and Venus direct change for your sign

Reading by solar houses, from your Sun sign. For a more precise reading, use your rising sign: our free birth chart calculates it in a minute. Free birth chart

Aries

Mercury turns direct in your 8th solar house, the area of shared money, debts and intimacy: loans, taxes or a joint account can be settled, ideally after 30 November for anything final. Venus turns direct in your 7th solar house, linked to your committed relationships: a couple question raised in October can now get an honest answer.

Taurus

Mercury turns direct in your 7th solar house, the area of partnerships and contracts: a negotiation or an agreement can move forward once both sides have reread the terms. Venus turns direct in your 6th solar house, linked to work and wellbeing: tensions with colleagues ease and a healthier routine is easier to keep. Venus is your ruling planet, so its return to direct motion matters more for you than for most signs.

Gemini

Mercury turns direct in your 6th solar house, the area of daily work and health routines: fix the process that kept breaking and book the appointment you postponed. Venus turns direct in your 5th solar house, linked to love and pleasure: a romance that stalled or an ex who resurfaced becomes easier to read; decide slowly. Mercury is your ruling planet, so the end of its retrograde is felt more directly: expect plans and replies to unblock.

Cancer

Mercury turns direct in your 5th solar house, the area of romance, creativity and children: a creative project you reworked during the retrograde is ready to show, one step at a time. Venus turns direct in your 4th solar house, linked to home and family life: a relative or a home matter that needed patience starts to soften.

Leo

Mercury turns direct in your 4th solar house, the area of home and family: talks about moving, repairs or a family arrangement can resume, with facts checked twice. Venus turns direct in your 3rd solar house, linked to your everyday relationships: a cooled-down exchange with a sibling, neighbour or colleague can warm up again.

Virgo

Mercury turns direct in your 3rd solar house, the area of conversations, siblings and short trips: messages that crossed or got lost can be resent, and stalled travel plans can be confirmed. Venus turns direct in your 2nd solar house, linked to your income and spending: the budget you questioned since early October can be fixed with a clearer view of what you value. Mercury is your ruling planet, so the end of its retrograde is felt more directly: lists, schedules and paperwork start to flow again.

Libra

Mercury turns direct in your 2nd solar house, the area of money and self-worth: hold off on big purchases until the dust settles, then reread quotes, bank details and invoices before paying. Venus turns direct in your 1st solar house, linked to your appearance and how you want to be seen: wait for the post-shadow before a drastic makeover. Venus rules your sign and turns direct in it, at 22°52′ Libra: the clearest signal of the period for you.

Scorpio

Mercury turns direct in your 1st solar house, the area of how you present yourself: a decision about your image, health or personal direction that kept changing can now be stated clearly. Venus turns direct in your 12th solar house, linked to what you keep to yourself: old feelings that came up in October can be let go of quietly. Mercury turns direct in your sign, at 5°02′ Scorpio: your own words and decisions carry more weight again.

Sagittarius

Mercury turns direct in your 12th solar house, the area of rest and what you keep private: insights from a quiet October become clear enough to act on, without rushing. Venus turns direct in your 11th solar house, linked to friendships and community: a friend who drifted may come back, and group plans get easier.

Capricorn

Mercury turns direct in your 11th solar house, the area of friends, groups and projects: a misunderstanding with a friend or a team can be cleared up by talking directly. Venus turns direct in your 10th solar house, linked to career and public image: a professional relationship or a salary conversation becomes more favourable.

Aquarius

Mercury turns direct in your 10th solar house, the area of career and reputation: a work decision or announcement that was on hold can go ahead, with the details confirmed in writing. Venus turns direct in your 9th solar house, linked to distance, study and ideals: plans with someone far away, or a course you hesitated about, can move forward.

Pisces

Mercury turns direct in your 9th solar house, the area of travel, studies and beliefs: applications, bookings and long-distance plans become easier to finalise. Venus turns direct in your 8th solar house, linked to shared finances and intimacy: money owed to or by you, and trust in a close bond, can be renegotiated.

Practical advice

On 13 and 14 November, let the stations pass: reread, but do not sign within the hour if you can wait a day or two.
Pick up the files you paused in October: check dates, amounts and addresses before resending anything.
For an expensive purchase, a contract or a relationship commitment, aim for after 30 November (Mercury), and ideally after 15 December (Venus).
Write down what the retrograde taught you about money and relationships: that is the material to use now.

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Frequently asked questions

When does Mercury retrograde end in November 2026?

On 13 November 2026 at 15:54 UTC (16:54 Paris time), when Mercury stations direct at 5°02′ Scorpio. The shadow period ends on 30 November 2026.

When does Venus retrograde end in 2026?

On 14 November 2026 at about 00:27 UTC (01:27 Paris time; the evening of 13 November in the Americas), at 22°52′ Libra. It began on 3 October 2026 at 8°29′ Scorpio. Venus leaves its shadow on 15 December 2026.

Is it rare for Mercury and Venus to turn direct together?

Yes. In our calculation for 1951–2050, November 2026 is the only time their direct stations fall less than 24 hours apart (about 8.5 hours). The next closest case was in February 1982.

Can I sign a contract on 13 November 2026?

Nothing stops you. Astrologers simply suggest avoiding the station day itself and preferring the end of the shadow (30 November for Mercury) for important commitments, after rereading the terms.

When is the next Mercury retrograde?

From 9 February 2027 (5°59′ Pisces) to 3 March 2027 (20°55′ Aquarius).

How do I know which houses Mercury and Venus fall in for me?

This page uses your Sun sign. With your birth time, our free birth chart gives your rising sign, which allows a more precise house reading.

Go further

Method: dates, times and degrees were computed by Callastral with the NASA JPL DE440 ephemeris (geocentric, apparent positions, tropical zodiac) and cross-checked against published astrological calendars. Station times can differ by a few minutes between ephemerides, because the planet is barely moving at that moment. Paris is on UTC+1 (winter time) from 25 October 2026.

Astrology here is offered for reflection and entertainment. The dates and positions are real astronomical calculations; the interpretations are general, based on your Sun sign, and do not replace medical, legal or financial advice.