PLANETARY NEWS NOVEMBER 2025 from Komilla Sutton

RETROGRADES MESS with GREAT PLANETS in NOVEMBER

November is a very special month, with many planets in full dignity, promising a great experience. Jupiter is exalted, Venus in Libra and Mars in Scorpio. However, the retrograde of Jupiter, Mercury, and Saturn turning direct can create challenges, and we must be mindful of the hiccups.

Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, Vargottama, and Pushkara, and Retrograde Jupiter is making a positive stance throughout the month. It is exalted in Cancer and remains in the early degrees, where it retrogrades on November 11 at 0°55 Cancer, in Punarvasu Nakshatra. Jupiter continues to give positive vibes, but we must be cautious of November 10 to 11, as it retrogrades and can cause confusion. This is especially concerning, given that Mercury also makes a challenging exact conjunction with Mars on November 11.

Venus in Libra 2 to November 25 - Venus is in full dignity for most of November; combined with the strength of Jupiter, it promises a great experience. Venus brings comforts, luxuries, a feel-good factor, and romance. It will be especially beneficial for Libra ascendants and the Moon, as it creates a transit of Malavya Mahapurusha yoga for Libra, Aries, Cancer, and Capricorn.

Mars in Scorpio – All Month - Mars remains strong in its own sign, especially beneficial for Scorpio lagna and the Moon, but also creates Ruchaka Mahapurusha for Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. Mars's and Mercury's exact conjunction on November 11 is troublesome, so we should be cautious.

Three planets in full dignity make November a special month. The troublesome energies below are to watch for.

Mercury retrograde from November 9 to November 29 - Mercury retrograde is always a time to watch. This time, it brings extra disruption as it goes retrograde around the same time as Jupiter turns retrograde and direct, and Saturn does so. Watch the start and end of the retrograde. During Mercury Retrograde, always double-check your appointments, travel plans, and watch what you say. The Mars Mercury exact conjunction on November 11 is troublesome, so we should watch out.

Saturn is stationary and direct on 27/28 November - 0°56 Pisces, Purva Bhadra Nakshatra. Saturn will remain slow and then become stationary throughout November, making this a challenging transit to watch. Saturn slows down, and so does life; some projects do not go forward. We must remain patient and avoid getting frustrated. If you have the Moon at 0°56 'Pisces, then it can be intense for you, and you may feel in crisis. This is the most intense part of Sade Sati for you. Ascendant and other planets at 0°56 Pisces will also feel the pressure from Lord Saturn. It is good to remain calm and wait for this transit to pass before making important decisions.

RETROGRADES MESS with GREAT PLANETS

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NOVEMBER 2025 PANCHANGA

All times listed are UTC (Coordinated Universal Time.)
All times for festivals are for India.
Mean nodes are used.

As we start the month of November...

• Jupiter has just entered Cancer, its sign of exaltation
• Jupiter is Vargottama in the first pada of Cancer (until January 4 2026, as it retrogrades back from Cancer to the same degree in Gemini)
• Jupiter is in his own Nakshatra, Punarvasu (until October 18)
• Saturn is stationing around 1° Pisces (turns direct on November 28)
• Venus is Vargottama (first in Virgo, then in Libra until November 4 11.43 pm)