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Venus is already retrograde, Saturn is also retrograde, and on 24 October Mercury turns retrograde as well. The planets of money, trade, love and communication slow down together, so the next three weeks matter for every birth chart. In Vedic astrology, this transit is special because Libra is the own sign of Venus, and it is also the seventh house of the natural zodiac. The seventh house shows marriage, partnerships, business deals and open enemies. When two planets that rule these matters move backward here, old issues return for review. This guide by Astrologer Ammit Kapur explains the dates, the astrology behind the transit, the things to avoid, and the result for all twelve rising signs and Moon signs.
The Mercury Venus retrograde 24 October to 13 November period has three phases, and each one feels different.
Venus is also combust, which means very close to the Sun, from about 19 to 29 October. A combust planet gives weaker results, so love and money matters may feel delayed at the start. Exact timings can change by a few hours depending on your city, so check your local panchang. Western sites use the tropical zodiac and place this retrograde in Scorpio. This blog follows the Vedic sidereal zodiac, where Mercury stays in Libra. Remember that the Mercury, Venus retrograde transit in Libra is a review period, not a full stop. The planets still work, but slowly.
Mercury rules communication, trading, business, the stock market, every kind of business transaction, your intellect, your education and your sharp mind. When Mercury moves backward, replies get delayed, messages get misunderstood, and papers, payments and plans need rechecking. For this reason, avoid starting any major new undertaking. Classical texts also say that a retrograde planet gains emotional strength, called cheshta bala. So Mercury is not weak now. It simply repeats, reviews and returns to unfinished work. Astronomers call retrograde an apparent backward motion seen from Earth, while Vedic astrology reads it as a time of review.
Venus rules luxury, your spouse, your intimate life, material comforts, cash, branded clothing and social status. Libra is its own sign, and the first fifteen degrees of Libra form its Mooltrikona zone. Venus turned retrograde at about 14 degrees of Libra, inside this zone, so it is comfortable and capable even while moving backward. Read our Venus transit in Libra blog to see how Venus moved before it turned retrograde. Expect a review of relationships, spending habits and lifestyle choices in the Mercury, Venus retrograde transit in Libra rather than a loss of love or money.
Mercury and Venus in the same sign create this yoga, which astrologers consider excellent for wealth, intelligence and status. Here both planets sit in the sign of Venus, so the transit can bring big changes in money, relationships and career. However, the planets are retrograde, so results may come after delay and effort. The final effect depends on where Mercury and Venus stand in your own birth chart and which houses they rule for you.
The Mercury, Venus retrograde transit in Libra never works the same for everyone. Always read the prediction for both your ascendant and Moon sign. If both are positive, you can expect fantastic results. If one is positive and the other negative, the result will be mixed. Then check these points in your birth chart:
Count Libra from your ascendant and Moon sign to find the house. Every planet also aspects the seventh house from itself, so Mercury and Venus in Libra look at Aries, and this changes the result for each sign.
Mercury and Venus are retrograde in your seventh house, and they aspect your first house. Results are mixed. Business partners will support you, money can improve, and marriage talks can start for unmarried natives. Married natives can solve old problems by talking openly. Daily income can rise, and enemies cannot stand against you. The seventh house is the tenth from the tenth, so it is strong for business. Traders, shop owners and showroom owners can see better sales. Take care of stomach trouble, skin infection and allergy.
Both planets sit in your sixth house, and Mercury rules your second and fifth houses. The sixth house shows debt, disease and court cases, so a retrograde is useful here. You can clear debts, repay a running loan, win a legal matter and see your health improve. Their aspect on the twelfth house brings foreign links, so overseas travel linked to work can be productive. Jobless natives may get a job after 24 October, mostly from abroad. Overall, the Mercury, Venus retrograde transit in Libra is very favourable for Taurus.
The lord of your ascendant is retrograde in the fifth house of investment, speculation, love and children. Avoid stock market investing, intraday trading and any speculation, because losses are likely. Avoid fights, legal matters and arguments with loved ones, friends and your partner. Small romantic issues can appear. On the positive side, Venus is in its Mooltrikona sign in a tribal house, so a lost love or someone from your past may return. Use your energy to grow your plans and business, not for disputes. For exact timing in your chart, check your love life prediction by date of birth.
Both planets are retrograde in your fourth house of home, comfort, mother and property. Comforts can increase, and you may renovate your home or plan a property or a vehicle. Even so, the general rule against buying in Mercury retrograde stays, so keep every document clean. Your mother’s health needs care, and your bond with her can feel tense. Money inflow stays very good because both planets aspect your tenth house of career. Property dealers and construction businesses can earn good profits or get a new contract. In short, the Mercury, Venus retrograde transit in Libra brings comfort with some family worry.
Both planets are retrograde in your third house of communication, short travel, siblings and effort. Avoid arguments on WhatsApp, calls and emails, and speak carefully with younger siblings. You may plan short and long journeys and foreign investment, and you may receive invitations from abroad. Foreign friends and relatives will help. E-commerce, online business, blogging and influencer work can bring more popularity, and media people may get a promotion or increment. Their aspect of your ninth house also points to religious travel and pilgrimage. Money is good, but hard work is needed.
During the Mercury, Venus retrograde transit in Libra, both planets move in your second house of speech, family and savings, and Mercury is your ascendant lord. Watch your words, because rude or abusive speech can hurt family life and your bond with elders. Unexpected expenses and luxury spending, on yourself or your partner, can reduce savings. Money inflow stays very good, as your ascendant lord and Venus join in the same sign and form a powerful yoga. Their aspect falls on the eighth house, so expect some slowdown and communication trouble.
Both planets are retrograde in your first house, and Venus is your ascendant lord. Married life stays very good, you will focus on your appearance, and your creative thinking becomes strong. Ambition rises, and you may plan something big in your profession and investments. Their aspect of your seventh house brings new opportunities and investors from abroad, and overseas trips may help your finances. You may be frugal with others but spend on yourself, mostly on branded clothes and grooming. The Mercury, Venus retrograde transit in Libra is a period of personal transformation for you.
Both planets are retrograde in your twelfth house of expenses, foreign lands and hospitals. Unexpected expenses may disturb you, and someone at home may need hospital care. Arguments with friends are possible, so stay away from legal matters. On the positive side, invitations from abroad, foreign travel and foreign investment are likely. You may meet a foreign partner, and a long distance relationship that starts now can turn into marriage. Their aspect falls on your sixth house of debt, so keep spending in check.
Mercury and Venus form Lakshmi Narayan Yoga in your eleventh house of income and gains, and both are retrograde. This is an excellent transit. You can get many income sources, cash, and gains from the stock market, intraday trading or speculation. Creativity is strong, and people feel attracted to you. Friends, relatives and elder siblings will support you, and a wish may be fulfilled. Business owners can attract a big market opportunity, and job holders can meet targets easily. You can also become free from debt and legal problems. The Mercury, Venus retrograde transit in Libra is truly helpful for Sagittarius natives. To know your income and trading period in detail, take a financial astrology reading.
Both planets are in your tenth house of career, and your tenth lord Venus is in its own sign there. Jobless natives may find work, government job applicants may get selected after 24 October, and interview candidates may succeed. Business problems can be solved, and old investments can pay well. Money that was stuck or owed to you may come back suddenly. Mercury may slow your work a little, but gains continue. This is an excellent period for you.
Both planets are retrograde in your ninth house of fortune, long journeys, dharma and higher learning. In the Mercury, Venus retrograde transit in Libra, hard work turns into success, and long pending work moves ahead. Foreign travel can be planned, and a visa may be approved. You will get extra responsibilities and a busy routine, and you may join spiritual activity or a pilgrimage. Job seekers can find work, and employees can impress their seniors. Cash flow improves, and debts can be cleared. This is a highly favourable period.
Both planets are retrograde in your eighth house of sudden events, in-laws and secrets, and they aspect your second house of speech. Drive carefully. Avoid arguments with your spouse, business partner and in-laws, as disputes may grow and, in serious cases, even lead to separation. A loved one may reveal your secrets, so talk carefully. Take care of your health, including minor private health issues. An inheritance or insurance payment is possible only if your chart and dasha support it, so do not count on it. The Mercury, Venus retrograde transit in Libra asks Pisces natives for patience and gentle speech.
On Wednesdays, chant “Om Budhaya Namah” and donate green moong dal or green vegetables. On Fridays, chant “Om Shukraya Namah” and donate rice, sugar or white clothes. Speak softly and respect women and your spouse.
The Mercury Venus retrograde 24 October to 13 November window is not only a bad time. It is a time to slow down, review money and relationships, and fix old problems. The real effect depends on your birth chart, your Mercury and Venus placement and your running dasha. To understand your own chart, book a life report and future prediction with Astrologer Ammit Kapur, by video call, voice call or email report. Stay cool and stay positive. This blog gives general astrological guidance, so please consult a qualified professional for health, legal or financial matters.
Mercury turns retrograde in Libra on 24 October and turns direct on 13 November 2026.
Venus turned retrograde on 3 October, moved into Virgo on 6 November and turned direct on 14 November.
It is better to avoid both. Finish them before 24 October or wait until after 13 November.
It is mixed. It gives gains to some signs and needs caution for others, so check your chart and dasha.
Taurus, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius get very favourable results. Libra, Cancer and Leo get good results with some cautions. Gemini, Virgo, Scorpio and Pisces need more care, and Aries gets mixed results.
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