The week of 14–20 November 2026 starts with Mercury freshly direct in Libra (from the night of 13 November) and Venus turning direct in Virgo on 14 November. The Sun moves out of its debilitation sign into Scorpio on 16 November. Mars and Jupiter are together in Leo, Saturn is in Pisces and Rahu in Aquarius. Chhath Puja falls on 13–16 November and Dev Uthani Ekadashi on Friday, 20 November.
Planets and festivals this week
| Date | Event | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov (night) | Mercury turns direct in Libra | Paperwork and talks move again |
| 14 Nov | Venus turns direct in Virgo (debilitated) | Relationship matters slowly settle |
| 13–16 Nov | Chhath Puja; Sandhya Arghya on Sun 15 Nov | Sun worship |
| 16 Nov | Sun enters Scorpio — Vrishchika Sankranti | Sun leaves its debilitation sign |
| 20 Nov | Dev Uthani Ekadashi | End of Chaturmas; wedding season opens |
| All week | Mars and Jupiter in Leo; Saturn in Pisces; Rahu in Aquarius | Background influences |
By Moon sign
| Moon sign | Sun from 16 Nov (Scorpio) | Mars and Jupiter (Leo) |
|---|---|---|
| Mesha | 8th | 5th |
| Vrishabha | 7th | 4th |
| Mithuna | 6th | 3rd |
| Karka | 5th | 2nd |
| Simha | 4th | 1st |
| Kanya | 3rd | 12th |
| Tula | 2nd | 11th |
| Vrishchika | 1st | 10th |
| Dhanu | 12th | 9th |
| Makara | 11th | 8th |
| Kumbha | 10th | 7th |
| Meena | 9th | 6th |
The Sun is good in the 3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th from the Moon; Jupiter in the 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th; Mars in the 3rd, 6th and 11th. See Chhath Puja 2026 and Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026.
How to use the week
- Restart delayed paperwork and negotiations now that Mercury is direct.
- With Mars and Jupiter together in Leo (Guru–Mangal yoga), effort put into studies, children’s matters and leadership is well supported for many signs.
- Dev Uthani Ekadashi opens the wedding season — fix muhurats after checking both charts.
Remedies
- Surya arghya during Chhath and on Sunday.
- Vishnu worship and fasting on Dev Uthani Ekadashi.
- Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesday for Mars in Leo.
Check your own chart
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Sun enter Scorpio in 2026?
On 16 November 2026 (Vrishchika Sankranti).
Is Mercury retrograde during 14–20 November 2026?
No. It turned direct on the night of 13 November.
When is Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026?
Friday, 20 November 2026.
When is Chhath Puja 2026?
13–16 November, with the Sandhya Arghya on 15 November.
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