Mercury in Vishakha - Nov 20 to Dec 09

Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 20th to December 9th, 2025.

Mercury in its retrograde phase goes through the same place it was recently in mid-to-late October, and you revisit issues and questions from that time now. Information may have been delayed, or you change your mind on a decision based on new research, and chase an opportunity whose moment has come. Vishakha is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods, and Agni, the embodiment of divine fire, which together create a Phoenix-like deity.

Between this asterism’s symbol of a Victory Arch and its Shakti, or special power, To Achieve Many Fruits in Life, you are a good communicator, but make sure your ambitions don’t become all-consuming. Your thinking is highly focused, and you are set on one particular goal, perhaps to the exclusion of all else. You have great campaigning talents and may get involved with a political ideal or outlook, where you speak up effectively with the promise of victory.

November 30th is the pivotal point of this transit, where Mercury goes direct, and you can finally make a choice without fear of blowback. Waiting until this point is not a sign of indecision, but allows you to see all your options and commit while being fully informed. Mercury also receives the influence of its friend Venus from December 6th, which gives you added charm and diplomatic ability.

You speak and write in a creative way and can find words for a loved one that are hard to find at any other time.

Venus Combust in Libra - Nov 22, 2025 to Feb 16, 2026

Venus, planet of art and affection, is combust by the Sun from November 22, 2025, all the way to February 16th, 2026, across signs from Libra to Aquarius.

Combustion happens when Venus is close to the Sun and gets swallowed up in the solar glare, to the point where Venus becomes invisible in the sky. When the star of love and beauty ‘disappears’, you may feel overlooked or underappreciated, as if somebody else’s needs take priority over yours. You may be anxious about a relationship, your appearance, or a sale or purchase, and lack the confidence to speak up openly about it.

Combustion is a debilitating condition, especially as the Sun and Venus are planetary enemies, and this transit limits your ability to negotiate or find a reasonable middle ground in romance or business. You may also go to the opposite extreme, where maintaining a relationship becomes compulsive and you give too much away in your desire to compromise. Prepare to sacrifice a luxury item to meet costs, or give up a possible introduction when the situation doesn’t feel right.

As ever with an obstructed planet, you are also motivated to try harder, be extra amenable and forgiving, and may make friends you would not have done otherwise. You think harder about how you come across to others and end up in a better position by reaching a tricky negotiation. Venus comes closest to the Sun while in Sagittarius, at the middle point of this transit from December 20th to January 13th.

It may help you to ask advice from a friend at this point, or even get some professional advice on a question, or on a style or fashion issue.

Mercury, Venus Conjunction in Libra - Nov 23 to Nov 26

Mercury, planet of the mind, and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Libra from November 23rd to 26th, 2025.

This short transit sees these two planetary friends come precisely together and influence each other decisively in a way that carries great promise. You can express yourself sweetly, with harmonious speech perfect for smoothing over difficulties in a relationship, especially placed in the sign of peace and diplomacy. Your natural charm is a hit, and you can find the right words for every situation, and also take the initiative and reach out to people who appreciate someone who brings them together.

You love to flirt, but still, make sure your intentions are clear, as someone may take your friendly attitude too much to heart. Politics and public relations go well, where you can talk yourself up and present a smart image. This is also an excellent time to sell and do business, and November 25th , especially, is potentially good to launch a media project.

You benefit from good chemistry with a work colleague or make an impression on an influential person. You are in a forgiving mood and can get past cross words, or intercede in a dispute on somebody else’s behalf, either at work or closer to home. People feel relaxed in your company and listen to whatever you are proposing. Channel your dramatic flair into creative writing, along with any craft or handiwork that uses an artistic touch.

You can work with fine materials, produce excellent work, and give yourself useful therapy in the process.