Venus Sextile Mars on Wednesday, November 11, 2026: All 12 Signs
Venus, almost motionless before turning direct around Saturday, makes a near-exact sextile to Mars. Mars and Jupiter stay tightly conjunct in Leo, and a slim crescent Moon brightens in Sagittarius.
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Venus and Mars are within a degree of an exact sextile today, the tightest aspect in the sky, and it comes while Venus, retrograde in Libra, has all but stopped ahead of her turn to direct motion around Saturday. A planet moving this slowly speaks loudly. For weeks Venus has asked us to reconsider what we value in partnerships, prices and agreements; now Mars, in Leo and less than two degrees from Jupiter, offers an easy, constructive outlet. Venus also sextiles Jupiter more loosely. The tone is warm and willing, good for the kind gesture that comes with a concrete plan attached.
The Moon is now a slim waxing crescent, about 6% lit, in Sagittarius, a couple of days on from the recent New Moon. It stays in that sign until tomorrow, when it moves into Capricorn. Sagittarius brings perspective and humor after the intensity of the recent New Moon, and it suits the first tentative steps toward whatever was seeded earlier this week. The crescent keeps growing through the coming week, so there is room to build steadily rather than all at once.
Mercury is the other planet nearly at a standstill. Retrograde in Scorpio and squaring Pluto in Aquarius, it turns direct around Friday. Old conversations, buried paperwork and questions of trust keep resurfacing, and the square can make words feel heavier than they are. The Sun shares Scorpio with Mercury, though the two are well apart, and the Sun's square to Mars adds heat: pride and impatience flare easily when someone feels pushed. Finish reviews, correct mistakes and, where you can, save firm signatures for next week.
Further out, Uranus trines Pluto within a degree, Neptune sextiles Pluto, Uranus sextiles Neptune, and retrograde Saturn sextiles both Uranus and Pluto. This is slow, generational support for change that is built carefully rather than forced, a useful reminder that today's small, steady choices count.
Today's sky at a glance
Moon: Waxing Crescent, 6% lit, in Sagittarius. The last exact lunation was the New Moon at 2:02 AM EST on Monday, November 9 (07:02 UTC on November 9). The next is the First Quarter at 6:48 AM EST on Tuesday, November 17 (11:48 UTC on November 17).
| Body | Position | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°19′ Scorpio | Direct |
| Moon | 16°20′ Sagittarius | Direct |
| Mercury | 5°23′ Scorpio | Retrograde |
| Venus | 22°58′ Libra | Retrograde |
| Mars | 23°48′ Leo | Direct |
| Jupiter | 25°29′ Leo | Direct |
| Saturn | 8°40′ Aries | Retrograde |
| Uranus | 4°15′ Gemini | Retrograde |
| Neptune | 1°53′ Aries | Retrograde |
| Pluto | 3°14′ Aquarius | Direct |
Positions are geocentric ecliptic longitudes in the tropical zodiac, computed for 2026-11-11 at noon EST (17:00 UTC). You can check them against any ephemeris.
Aries — Venus in your partnership sector sextiles your ruler Mars
March 21 – April 19 · Fire · ruled by Mars
Mars, your ruler, is in Leo and within two degrees of Jupiter, lighting up the part of your chart tied to play, romance and creative risk. Today it also receives a near-exact sextile from Venus in Libra, your partnership sector, which means the people closest to you are more willing than usual to back your enthusiasm. Use that. If there is a project you have wanted to show someone, or a date that keeps getting postponed, today is better for asking than for assuming. The friction comes from the Sun in Scorpio squaring Mars: shared money, private feelings and the question of who owes what can rub against your wish to simply have fun. Venus is retrograde and nearly still before turning direct around Saturday, so treat any partnership agreement as a draft for a few more days. A generous gesture lands well; a promise you have not checked does not.
- Love & connection: Invite rather than announce: a partner responds better to 'would you like to' than to a plan already made.
- Work & money: Creative work moves quickly, but loop in anyone whose budget or time it affects before you commit them.
- Wellbeing: Burn off restlessness with something playful and physical, then stop before enthusiasm turns into overreach.
- Focus: Shared enthusiasm · Mood: Spirited · Best hours: Early evening
- Lucky number: 97 · Lucky color: White (picked at random, for fun)
Taurus — Your nearly still ruler favors practical fixes at home
April 20 – May 20 · Earth · ruled by Venus
Venus, your ruler, is retrograde in Libra and almost motionless, preparing to turn direct around Saturday. In your solar sixth house, that stillness puts a magnifying glass on routine: the chores, schedules and small habits that quietly decide how your week feels. Today Venus forms a close sextile to Mars and a looser one to Jupiter, both in Leo in your home sector, so improvements at home come easily if you keep them practical. Rearrange the workspace, swap a task with a housemate, fix the thing you step around every morning. Across the chart, the Sun and retrograde Mercury are both in Scorpio, your partnership zone, and Mercury's square to Pluto in your career sector can make a conversation with a partner or colleague feel heavier than its subject. Listen for what is not being said, and save the final word until Mercury is moving forward later this week. With the Moon in Sagittarius, a shared-finance detail deserves a second look.
- Love & connection: Someone close wants to revisit an old point; hear it fully before deciding whether it needs an answer today.
- Work & money: Tidy the systems behind your work rather than starting something new; small fixes add up quickly this week.
- Wellbeing: A slower morning and a clean, uncluttered space will steady you more than extra effort.
- Focus: Home and habits · Mood: Settled · Best hours: Mid-morning
- Lucky number: 60 · Lucky color: Saffron (picked at random, for fun)
Gemini — Slow Mercury asks you to finish what you started
May 21 – June 20 · Air · ruled by Mercury
Your ruler Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio and slowing hard ahead of its direct turn around Friday. It sits in your sixth house of daily work and squares Pluto in your ninth, which can make a routine task suddenly feel tied to bigger questions about what you believe or where you are heading. You do not need to settle those today. Finish the review, correct the record, reply to the message you have been drafting in your head for days. Meanwhile Mars and Jupiter are conjunct in Leo in your third house, giving your words unusual force and charm; it is easy to talk someone into something, including yourself. The Moon is in Sagittarius, your opposite sign, so partners and close collaborators want your full attention rather than a quick reply between tasks. Give them the conversation, and keep commitments modest until Mercury is moving forward again.
- Love & connection: Put the phone down when someone you care about is talking; presence matters more than a clever response.
- Work & money: Use the Mars-Jupiter energy to pitch or persuade, but check every figure you quote before you send it.
- Wellbeing: Mental fatigue builds quietly; short breaks between tasks keep your thinking clear.
- Focus: Finish the review · Mood: Talkative · Best hours: Late afternoon
- Lucky number: 50 · Lucky color: Terracotta (picked at random, for fun)
Cancer — A growing crescent Moon turns plans into routine
June 21 – July 22 · Water · ruled by Moon
The Moon, your ruler, is a thin waxing crescent in Sagittarius, your solar sixth house, a couple of days past the recent New Moon. That recent New Moon fell in your sector of creativity and pleasure, and now the waxing Moon asks for practical follow-through: the schedule, the supplies, the hour carved out each day. Mars and Jupiter are conjunct in Leo in your second house of income and possessions, which can bring an appetite for upgrades or a sudden confidence about money. Enjoy the confidence, and let an unplanned purchase wait a day. Venus, retrograde in your home sector and close to turning direct around Saturday, sextiles that Leo pair, so spending time and care on your living space feels more rewarding than spending cash on it. Retrograde Mercury in Scorpio squares Pluto in your eighth house; a conversation about shared costs or trust may circle back. Answer calmly and keep notes.
- Love & connection: Romance favors the familiar this week; reconnecting over something you once loved together works better than a grand new plan.
- Work & money: Build the daily routine that supports a creative goal; structure matters more than a burst of inspiration.
- Wellbeing: Match your pace to the waxing Moon with gentle, steady increases rather than doing everything at once.
- Focus: Daily follow-through · Mood: Nurturing · Best hours: Morning
- Lucky number: 77 · Lucky color: Olive (picked at random, for fun)
Leo — Mars and Jupiter in your sign bring nerve; home asks for balance
July 23 – August 22 · Fire · ruled by Sun
Mars and Jupiter are conjunct in your sign, under two degrees apart, and that pairing gives you presence, nerve and a large appetite for doing things your own way. Venus adds a near-exact sextile from Libra, your communication sector, so a message, a pitch or a kind word sent today is likely to be received warmly. The catch is the Sun, your ruler, in Scorpio and your fourth house, squaring Mars. Family, home and private needs can pull against public momentum, and pride may make it hard to admit you need a quiet evening. Both pulls are legitimate. Choose one ambitious thing to push forward and one home commitment to honor in full. With the Moon in Sagittarius, your fifth house of joy, a creative hobby or time with children or friends restores more energy than another task crossed off the list.
- Love & connection: Warm words land beautifully today; make sure the people at home hear some of them too, not just the wider world.
- Work & money: You can make a strong impression, but lead with one clear idea instead of five half-formed ones.
- Wellbeing: Big energy needs a container; plan a definite stopping point so the day does not run you.
- Focus: Generous confidence · Mood: Bold · Best hours: Around midday
- Lucky number: 8 · Lucky color: Teal (picked at random, for fun)
Virgo — Clear the backlog while Mercury is almost still
August 23 – September 22 · Earth · ruled by Mercury
Mercury, your ruler, is retrograde in Scorpio and nearly stationary in your solar third house, the sector of messages, errands and everyday learning. It turns direct around Friday, so the next two days are ideal for clearing the inbox, double-checking addresses and finishing the edit you started weeks ago. Mercury's square to Pluto falls in your sixth house of work routines, and a process you rely on may need a deeper rethink than a quick patch. Note what is broken; fix it properly once Mercury is moving again. Mars and Jupiter are conjunct in Leo in your twelfth house, a placement that favors work done out of sight: research, preparation, rest that actually restores. The Moon in Sagittarius is in your home sector, nudging you toward comfort and family. Venus, retrograde in your money house, sextiles that Leo pair, so reviewing what you already spend matters more than drafting a new budget.
- Love & connection: A thoughtful, low-key gesture at home means more than a public declaration today.
- Work & money: Quiet preparation now saves you time once communications speed up after Friday.
- Wellbeing: Protect your sleep and some solitude; your mind is processing more than it shows.
- Focus: Quiet preparation · Mood: Reflective · Best hours: Late evening
- Lucky number: 93 · Lucky color: Peach (picked at random, for fun)
Libra — Your ruler, almost stationary, finds allies among friends
September 23 – October 22 · Air · ruled by Venus
Venus, your ruler, is retrograde in your own sign and barely moving, getting ready to turn direct around Saturday. This has been a stretch of reconsidering how you present yourself and what you are willing to give, and the answers are close. Today Venus makes an almost exact sextile to Mars and a wider one to Jupiter, both in Leo in your eleventh house of friends and community. Someone in your circle may offer help, an introduction or a lively invitation; say yes to the one that fits who you are becoming, not who you were last year. The Sun and retrograde Mercury in Scorpio occupy your second house of money and self-worth, and Mercury's square to Pluto can surface an old worry about value. Review figures, compare notes, and leave the final decision for next week. With the Moon in Sagittarius, conversations with siblings or neighbors flow easily.
- Love & connection: Let a friend's enthusiasm draw you out; easy company reminds you what you enjoy.
- Work & money: A group effort benefits from your diplomacy; keep any personal budget changes provisional for a few more days.
- Wellbeing: You have been working through a lot inwardly, so social time that feels light is restorative today.
- Focus: Friends who show up · Mood: Warm · Best hours: Afternoon
- Lucky number: 24 · Lucky color: Emerald (picked at random, for fun)
Scorpio — Career drive runs high under a Sun-Mars square
October 23 – November 21 · Water · ruled by Mars
The Sun is in your sign, and so is Mercury, retrograde and about to turn direct around Friday. Mercury's square to Pluto, your modern ruler, links your self-image with your home and family sector, so a remark from a relative or an unresolved domestic matter may land harder than it deserves. Give yourself time to answer. Mars, your traditional ruler, is in Leo in your tenth house of career and reputation, conjunct Jupiter and squared by the Sun. Ambition is high and visibility is real, but the square warns against forcing a result to prove a point. Steady, well-prepared effort impresses more than intensity. The Moon in Sagittarius moves through your money house, making this a sensible day to look at income and spending without judgment. Venus, retrograde in your twelfth, sextiles Mars almost exactly: a quiet word of support behind the scenes helps your public plans.
- Love & connection: Let someone see the softer side you usually keep private; a small vulnerability builds more trust than control.
- Work & money: Push your professional goal forward one clear step, and let results speak instead of pressing for recognition.
- Wellbeing: Intensity needs release; a walk or some time alone between obligations keeps your temper even.
- Focus: Measured ambition · Mood: Determined · Best hours: Early morning
- Lucky number: 10 · Lucky color: Violet (picked at random, for fun)
Sagittarius — The crescent Moon in your sign widens your horizon
November 22 – December 21 · Fire · ruled by Jupiter
The Moon is in your sign, a slender crescent gaining light, and that gives you a lift in mood and a stronger sense of what you want next. It moves into Capricorn tomorrow, so act on today's clarity while it is fresh. Jupiter, your ruler, is conjunct Mars in Leo in your ninth house of travel, study and belief. A course, a trip or a long-range idea feels exciting and achievable; sketch the plan, gather information, compare options. Venus sextiles that pair from your eleventh house, so friends and colleagues are likely to encourage you. The quieter thread runs through your twelfth house, where the Sun and retrograde Mercury in Scorpio ask for rest and reflection. Mercury turns direct around Friday, and anything you have been avoiding thinking about will be easier to sort out after that. For now, write it down and let it settle.
- Love & connection: Share a big idea with someone you trust and let them add to it; collaboration makes the dream feel real.
- Work & money: Research and planning are favored; hold off on signing up for anything costly until the details are clearer.
- Wellbeing: Balance the outward buzz with real downtime; an early night pays off more than you expect.
- Focus: Big-picture planning · Mood: Optimistic · Best hours: Late morning
- Lucky number: 26 · Lucky color: Plum (picked at random, for fun)
Capricorn — A quiet lunar day for laying solid groundwork
December 22 – January 19 · Earth · ruled by Saturn
Saturn, your ruler, is retrograde in Aries in your fourth house, and today it holds supportive sextiles to Uranus in your work sector and Pluto in your money sector. The message is structural: changes at home and in routine can be made slowly and soundly, without drama. The Moon is in Sagittarius, your twelfth house, so the day leans quiet; it moves into your sign tomorrow, and you will feel more like yourself once it does. Use today for background work. Mars and Jupiter are conjunct in Leo in your eighth house of shared resources, which can raise the stakes around joint finances, debts or what you owe others in time and attention. Be generous but clear about limits. Venus, retrograde in your career house and close to turning direct around Saturday, suggests reconsidering a professional relationship rather than ending it. With the Sun and retrograde Mercury in your eleventh house, a friend's plan may shift; adapt without taking it personally.
- Love & connection: Quiet loyalty counts today; a simple check-in with someone who relies on you says a lot.
- Work & money: Review a shared arrangement carefully now, and put agreements in writing once Mercury turns direct.
- Wellbeing: Rest before tomorrow's lunar lift; an unhurried evening sets up a productive end to the week.
- Focus: Quiet groundwork · Mood: Composed · Best hours: Evening
- Lucky number: 28 · Lucky color: Amber (picked at random, for fun)
Aquarius — Partners take center stage with Mars and Jupiter in Leo
January 20 – February 18 · Air · ruled by Saturn
Mars and Jupiter are conjunct in Leo, your opposite sign, and partners of every kind are taking up more space in your day: a spouse with big plans, a client with high expectations, a collaborator ready to move faster than you are. Meet them with curiosity rather than resistance. Venus sextiles that pair from your ninth house, so shared ideals or a joint adventure can turn tension into momentum. In your tenth house, the Sun and retrograde Mercury in Scorpio keep career matters under review, and Mercury's square to Pluto in your sign may leave you feeling scrutinized. Hold your ground calmly; Mercury turns direct around Friday and clearer feedback follows. Uranus, your modern ruler, trines Pluto within a degree, steady backing for long-term personal change. Saturn, your traditional ruler, is retrograde in your communication sector, asking for careful wording. The Sagittarius Moon brightens friendships and group chats.
- Love & connection: Let a partner lead on something they care about; your support matters more than your opinion today.
- Work & money: A supervisor or client may revisit earlier work; answer questions plainly and avoid defending more than necessary.
- Wellbeing: Give yourself some solitary time to recharge after a day focused on other people.
- Focus: Partners in the spotlight · Mood: Curious · Best hours: Midafternoon
- Lucky number: 56 · Lucky color: Aqua (picked at random, for fun)
Pisces — Your traditional ruler fills the calendar; choose wisely
February 19 – March 20 · Water · ruled by Jupiter
Jupiter, your traditional ruler, is conjunct Mars in Leo in your sixth house of daily work and routine, and that pairing can fill your calendar faster than you planned. Energy is good and tasks get done, but it is easy to say yes to everything. Choose the commitments that genuinely serve you. Venus, retrograde in your eighth house of shared money and intimacy, sextiles both planets, so negotiating workload or shared expenses goes smoothly when you are honest about what you can carry. Venus turns direct around Saturday. Neptune, your modern ruler, is retrograde in Aries in your money house and sextile Pluto: let practical value guide spending rather than a hopeful feeling. The Moon in Sagittarius lights your career sector, and someone may notice your work. Meanwhile, the Sun and retrograde Mercury in Scorpio, your ninth house, invite you to revisit a study plan or trip idea before booking anything.
- Love & connection: Shared plans need clear terms; talking frankly about money or time strengthens closeness.
- Work & money: Productivity is high, but protect your focus by finishing current tasks before adding more.
- Wellbeing: Pace yourself with regular breaks; a full schedule feels lighter when you build in pauses.
- Focus: Manageable workload · Mood: Busy · Best hours: Morning
- Lucky number: 44 · Lucky color: Plum (picked at random, for fun)
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