Mercury Turns Direct – November 13, 2026 (15:54 GMT)
Venus Turns Direct – November 14, 2026 (00:27 GMT)
There’s no need to be suspicious on Friday 13th as it’s a double whammy turning point of news and new information coming to light. This is the date that communication planet Mercury turns direct and the planet of love and money Venus is gearing up to turn direct.
Double Whammy Retrograde
The last few weeks have been an unusually chaotic retrograde phase as it was a ‘double whammy’ retrograde. The goddess of love Venus turned retrograde on October 3 and trickster planet Mercury turned retrograde on October 24. It’s been a doubly confusing and topsy turvy time, especially wherever Scorpio/Libra fall in your horoscope.
Both planets, Mercury and Venus, are linked to money and Scorpio is one of the money star signs. The stock markets have been volatile – no surprise there.
Look what’s happening in the news when Mercury and Venus turn direct and what decisions are being made moving into next week as this could prove pivotal.
On a personal level, Venus turned retrograde at 8° Scorpio and Mercury turns direct at 5° Scorpio. Therefore, if you have key planet/angles close to this point in the zodiac, listen up. Venus turns direct at 22° Libra, another significant zodiac turning point.
Scorpio is not only the planet of money, also sex, power and taboo issues. And, Venus rules women. This has a been a powerful period in the UK as the trial of Russell Brand coincided almost exactly with the Venus retrograde phase.
The pre-trial began on October 6 and he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault on the day of the New Moon in Scorpio, November 9.
Also this week, David Walliams was named and shamed as the celebrity who took out on an injunction to stop sexual allegations against him coming to light. It’s likely that he will also go to court, although he did threaten to kill himself if the allegations were made public.
Venus’ journey into the underworld, Scorpio’s realm, is always powerful. It’s resonant of the myth of Persephone who was dragged into the underworld by Hades. However, Venus emerges as warrior woman from her time in the underworld.
Out in the world, there’s justice emerging for the young women who were abused by men abusing their positions of power and fame. It doesn’t take away the horror or pain of what the girls and young women went through, but at least there’s some form of retribution as Venus turns direct.
Venus Turns Direct
Consider what you’ve been learning. Have the last six weeks been testing for you when it comes to love, money or issues around self-worth? If so, you can expect a turnaround this week, a shift in energy, a change of events.
You may have been reviewing your love life or been confused emotionally. Perhaps, someone in your life has been absent or difficult to be around. Or you may have changed your views on love, relationships and where your values life.
It may have been a creative Venus retrograde phase for you. Alternatively, your creativity has been blocked and Venus switching direction brings a resurgence.
Or has the focus been on self-love and learning to love yourself on a deep level? When you reconnect with your true values and you start to lead your life based on what you love, this can bring a deeper level of satisfaction, meaning and purpose.
Venus will complete her journey through Scorpio from December 6, 2026 to January 7, 2027. She emerges from her shadow phase when she reaches 8° Scorpio on December 16. Another possible turning point.
What It Means For You
Where does Venus turn direct in your horoscope? Read both your Sun sign and your Ascendant sign:
- Libra: Your relationship with love, your body, your image and appearance
- Scorpio: Unrequited feelings, private yearnings, your inner journey and spiritual path
- Sagittarius: Love and friendship, a ‘friends with benefits’ relationship
- Capricorn: Love and business, an affair with your boss, power and status
- Aquarius: Foreign connections, a long-distance love affair
- Pisces: Your sexuality, money and sex, taboo issues
- Aries: Love and relationships, personal and professional, your exes, love contracts
- Taurus: Everyday love, devotion and service, self-love and your well-being
- Gemini: Romance and love affairs, your creative source, whatever brings you pleasure
- Cancer: Your family and past connections, love from the past
- Leo: Flirtations, love letters, numerous love connections
- Virgo: Your values, love and self-worth, money and love
Mercury Turns Direct
Talk planet Mercury spent three weeks retrograde diving deep into Scorpio. On a personal level, I’ve had a lot of friends dealing with medical issues needing scans or operations. Scorpio’s traditional ruler is Mars, symbol of the surgeon.
Interestingly, things have been resolved too during the Mercury retrograde phase and I’ve heard of some breakthroughs around money. For example, realising a utility supplier was a rip-off merchant and negotiating a much better deal elsewhere. Another form of corruption coming to light.
The weekend of October 24 to 26 was unusually chaotic when not only was Mercury retrograde but there was a Full Moon squared by Pluto, Scorpio’s co-ruler.
I found myself caught up in a major traffic jam and had to change plans rapidly. Some things didn’t work out the way I expected and life required a flexible attitude and an adaptable approach.
You may have been sorting things out in your mind or in your head. Perhaps, it’s been a key time of reassessment, review or retreat.
Once Mercury turns direct, reopen the lines of communication and notice what comes to light. Mercury emerges from its shadow phase when it reaches 20° Scorpio on November 30. Another possible turning point.
How to make the most of Mercury turning direct:
- try again – second chances are a classic Mercury direct theme
- sort out any misunderstandings
- consider what Mercury retrograde taught you, i.e. where are you wasting your time?
- speak your mind – Mercury in Scorpio is fearless
- write a list – keep it short, deal with what’s most important or urgent in your life
- do what you say you will, recommit to a promise
- handle any technological or transport issues
- plug back in, renew your energy and focus
What It Means For You
Where does Mercury turn direct in your horoscope? Read both your Sun sign and Ascendant sign:
- Scorpio: image and body, appearance and profile, personal goals
- Sagittarius: retreat, solitude, quiet time, sacrifice, inner work
- Capricorn: friends, groups, wider society, politics
- Aquarius: career, reputation and status, future goals
- Pisces: travel, education, philosophy and beliefs
- Aries: joint finances and shared resources, all things hidden and taboo
- Taurus: relationships, both personal and professional, your one-to-ones
- Gemini: work and routine, health and lifestyle, your well-being
- Cancer: your ‘fun’ sector: love affairs, children, sex, creative projects, entertainment
- Leo: home and family, your past and ancestry
- Virgo: communication, local community, transport, neighbours and siblings
- Libra: money, assets and possessions, values and self-worth
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