November 2026 stands as one of the most spiritually radiant and financially transformative months of the year. Transitioning out of the autumn eclipse and ancestral cleansing windows, November is anchored by the grand festive cycle of Rama Ekadashi, Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi (Kali Chaudas), Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, Devutthana Ekadashi, Tulsi Vivah, and Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali). Governed by major planetary shifts—including the Sun’s transit into Scorpio (Vrischika Sankranti) and an exalted Jupiter in Cancer—this month opens extraordinary portals for wealth accumulation, spiritual awakening, marriage alignments, and lasting family peace.
Key Takeaways
- Key Astronomical Events: Mercury moves through Libra to Scorpio | Venus transits Scorpio to Sagittarius | Sun enters Scorpio (Nov 16, Vrischika Sankranti) | Exalted Jupiter in Cancer throughout the month.
- Major Spiritual Portals: Rama Ekadashi (Nov 5) | Dhanteras (Nov 6) | Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Chaudas (Nov 7) | Diwali / Kartik Amavasya (Nov 8) | Govardhan Puja (Nov 9) | Gujarati New Year (Nov 10) | Bhai Dooj (Nov 11) | Chhath Puja (Nov 15) | Devutthana Ekadashi (Nov 21) | Tulsi Vivah (Nov 22) | Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali (Nov 24).
- Energy Theme: Deep introspective purging and financial grounding during the waning Krishna Paksha phase (Nov 1–8), transitioning into massive growth, auspicious celebrations, marriage season reopening, and spiritual enlightenment during the waxing Shukla Paksha phase (Nov 9–24).
- Core Remedy: Activation of the Shree Yantra and Kuber Yantra on Diwali (Nov 8), lighting Yama Deepam on Dhanteras (Nov 6), and conducting Satyanarayan Deep Daan on Dev Diwali (Nov 24).
Astronomical & Planetary Transits for November 2026
- Sun (Surya): Transits from Libra to Scorpio on November 16 (Vrischika Sankranti), moving from Swati to Vishakha and Anuradha Nakshatras.
- Mercury (Budh): Transits through Scorpio, enhancing deep analytical research, commercial strategy, and intuitive speech.
- Venus (Shukra): Transits from Scorpio to Sagittarius, moving from Anuradha to Mula Nakshatra, shifting romantic focus toward truth, adventure, and philosophical harmony.
- Mars (Mangal): Direct in Gemini/Cancer axis, providing dynamic drive and strategic focus.
- Jupiter (Guru): Exalted in Cancer throughout the entire month in Pushya Nakshatra, casting protective aspects over water and earth signs.
- Saturn (Shani): Direct in Aquarius in Shatabhisha Nakshatra, grounding long-term career discipline.
- Rahu & Ketu: Rahu in Aquarius (Purva Bhadrapada) and Ketu in Leo (Purva Phalguni) throughout the month.
Key Cosmic Dynamics
- The Sun in Scorpio Ingress (Vrischika Sankranti - Nov 16): As the Sun moves out of its debilitation sign into transformative Scorpio, personal authority, leadership, and emotional endurance receive a massive boost.
- Exalted Jupiter Protection: Jupiter’s position in Cancer radiates divine protection across the Diwali and Devutthana Ekadashi windows, ensuring investments and new beginnings yield lasting stability.
- Reopening of Shubh Muhurats (Nov 21): Lord Vishnu’s awakening on Devutthana Ekadashi officially concludes Chaturmas, reopening auspicious dates for weddings, housewarmings (Griha Pravesh), and business launches.
Complete Day-by-Day November 2026 Panchang Schedule
(Note: All dates are aligned with Indian Standard Time / Pan-India reference standards).
- 01 Nov: Krishna Paksha Saptami Tithi | Pushya Nakshatra | Bhanu Saptami / Kartik Krishna Saptami
- 02 Nov: Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi | Ashlesha Nakshatra | Ahoi Ashtami Vrat (For Children's Well-being)
- 03 Nov: Krishna Paksha Navami Tithi | Magha Nakshatra | Kartik Krishna Navami
- 04 Nov: Krishna Paksha Dashami Tithi | Purva Phalguni Nakshatra | Dashami Tithi / Ekadashi Fast Prep
- 05 Nov: Krishna Paksha Ekadashi Tithi | Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra | Rama Ekadashi Vrat (P1 Critical)
- 06 Nov: Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Tithi | Hasta Nakshatra | Dhanteras / Dhantrayodashi & Dhanvantari Jayanti (P1 Critical)
- 07 Nov: Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi | Chitra Nakshatra | Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Chaudas / Roop Chaudas (P1 Critical)
- 08 Nov: Krishna Paksha Amavasya Tithi | Swati Nakshatra | Diwali / Mahalakshmi Puja / Kartik Amavasya (P1 Critical)
- 09 Nov: Shukla Paksha Pratipada Tithi | Vishakha Nakshatra | Govardhan Puja / Annakut (P2 Priority)
- 10 Nov: Shukla Paksha Pratipada Tithi | Anuradha Nakshatra | Gujarati New Year / Bestu Varas / Chopda Pujan (P2 Priority)
- 11 Nov: Shukla Paksha Dwitiya Tithi | Jyeshtha Nakshatra | Bhai Dooj / Yama Dwitiya (P2 Priority)
- 12 Nov: Shukla Paksha Tritiya & Chaturthi Tithi | Mula Nakshatra | Chhath Puja Begins (Nahay Khay)
- 13 Nov: Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi | Purva Ashadha Nakshatra | Chhath Puja Day 2 (Kharna)
- 14 Nov: Shukla Paksha Shashthi Tithi | Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra | Chhath Puja Day 3 (Sandhya Arghya - Sunset Offering)
- 15 Nov: Shukla Paksha Saptami Tithi | Shravana Nakshatra | Chhath Puja Day 4 (Usha Arghya - Sunrise Offering) (P1 Critical)
- 16 Nov: Shukla Paksha Saptami Tithi | Dhanishta Nakshatra | Vrischika Sankranti (Sun enters Scorpio) (P2 Priority)
- 17 Nov: Shukla Paksha Ashtami Tithi | Satabhisha Nakshatra | Gopashtami (Gau Puja) (P2 Priority)
- 18 Nov: Shukla Paksha Navami Tithi | Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra | Akshaya Navami / Amla Navami (P2 Priority)
- 19 Nov: Shukla Paksha Dashami Tithi | Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra | Kansi Dashami / Dashami Tithi
- 20 Nov: Shukla Paksha Ekadashi Tithi | Revati Nakshatra | Devutthana Ekadashi Begins
- 21 Nov: Shukla Paksha Ekadashi Tithi | Revati Nakshatra | Devutthana / Prabodhini Ekadashi Vrat (P1 Critical)
- 22 Nov: Shukla Paksha Dwadashi Tithi | Bharani Nakshatra | Tulsi Vivah / Dwadashi Parana (P1 Critical)
- 23 Nov: Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Tithi | Krittika Nakshatra | Vaikunth Chaturdashi / Vishveshwar Vrat (P2 Priority)
- 24 Nov: Shukla Paksha Purnima Tithi | Rohini Nakshatra | Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali / Satyanarayan Puja (P1 Critical)
- 25 Nov: Krishna Paksha Pratipada Tithi | Mrigashirsha Nakshatra | Margashirsha Masa Begins
- 26 Nov: Krishna Paksha Dwitiya Tithi | Ardra Nakshatra | Post-Purnima Integration
- 27 Nov: Krishna Paksha Tritiya & Chaturthi Tithi | Punarvasu Nakshatra | Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi (P2 Priority)
- 28 Nov: Krishna Paksha Panchami Tithi | Pushya Nakshatra | Margashirsha Krishna Panchami
- 29 Nov: Krishna Paksha Shashthi Tithi | Ashlesha Nakshatra | Skanda Sashti
- 30 Nov: Krishna Paksha Saptami Tithi | Magha Nakshatra | Monthly Transit Review
Astrological Impact Across the 12 Zodiac Signs
- Aries (Mesh): Primary focus on 8th & 7th House Axis | Diwali and Tulsi Vivah activate business agreements and deep emotional alignment; focus on joint asset health.
- Taurus (Vrishabha): Primary focus on 7th & 1st House Axis | Exalted Moon on Kartik Purnima enhances charisma, personal magnetism, and marital bliss.
- Gemini (Mithun): Primary focus on 6th & 5th House Axis | Strategic financial planning during Dhanteras clears debts; creative energy peaks mid-month.
- Cancer (Karka): Primary focus on 5th & 4th House Axis | Exalted Jupiter in your sign protects family peace; Chhath Puja brings immense joy through children.
- Leo (Simha): Primary focus on 4th & 3rd House Axis | Chhath Puja and Sankranti boost physical stamina, leadership, and property growth.
- Virgo (Kanya): Primary focus on 3rd & 2nd House Axis | Moon in your sign on Dhanteras grants business acumen; Diwali stabilizes treasury reserves.
- Libra (Tula): Primary focus on 2nd & 1st House Axis | Sun-Moon transits bring magnetic public presence; focus on financial liquidity and self-worth.
- Scorpio (Vrishchik): Primary focus on 1st & 12th House Axis | Sun ingress on Nov 16 initiates personal rebirth; ideal for releasing old karmic fears.
- Sagittarius (Dhanu): Primary focus on 12th & 11th House Axis | Dev Diwali unlocks financial windfalls, social growth, and high spiritual fortune.
- Capricorn (Makar): Primary focus on 11th & 10th House Axis | Chhath Puja and Devutthana Ekadashi bring career honors, public recognition, and long-term goal fulfillment.
- Aquarius (Kumbh): Primary focus on 10th & 9th House Axis | Saturn direct in your sign brings disciplined career expansion; legal matters resolve smoothly.
- Pisces (Meen): Primary focus on 9th & 8th House Axis | Devutthana Ekadashi in Revati Nakshatra opens major spiritual breakthroughs and long-distance travel.
Critical November Rituals & Spiritual Portals
- Rama Ekadashi (November 5, 2026):
- Energy Window: Moon in Leo (Phalguni Nakshatra).
- Significance: Dissolves ancestral karma and clears lineage debts right before Diwali.
- Ritual: Fasting, offering Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu, and chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama.
- Dhanteras (November 6, 2026):
- Energy Window: Hasta Nakshatra (Virgo).
- Significance: Emergence of Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi; day of wealth and health.
- Buying Window: 05:42 PM to 08:12 PM | Yamadeepdaan: 05:42 PM to 06:58 PM facing South.
- Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Chaudas (November 7, 2026):
- Energy Window: Chitra Nakshatra (Virgo/Libra).
- Significance: Destruction of fear, negativity, and psychic oppression.
- Ritual: Pre-sunrise Abhyanga Snan (05:08 AM - 06:38 AM), lighting 14 lamps, and midnight Kali Puja.
- Diwali Mahalakshmi Puja (November 8, 2026):
- Energy Window: Swati Nakshatra in Libra.
- Significance: Supreme festival of lights and commercial prosperity.
- Prime Muhurat: 05:41 PM to 07:38 PM (Pradosh Kaal) & 06:12 PM to 08:11 PM (Fixed Vrishabha Lagna).
- Chhath Puja (November 12–15, 2026):
- Energy Window: Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra (Capricorn).
- Significance: Solar prana absorption, health, confidence, and lineage longevity.
- Key Windows: Sandhya Arghya (Nov 14 Sunset) & Usha Arghya (Nov 15 Sunrise).
- Devutthana Ekadashi & Tulsi Vivah (November 21–22, 2026):
- Energy Window: Revati (Pisces) & Bharani (Aries) Nakshatras.
- Significance: Lord Vishnu awakens from 4-month sleep; reopening of marriage Shubh Muhurats.
- Ritual: Awakening invocation, Tulsi-Shaligram marriage ceremony, and activating the Gauri-Shankar Yantra.
- Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali (November 24, 2026):
- Energy Window: Full Moon in Rohini/Krittika Nakshatra (Taurus).
- Significance: Slaying of Tripurasura by Lord Shiva; descent of Devas to Varanasi.
- Ritual: Karti Snan at dawn, lighting 11/21/108 lamps (Deep Daan) in the evening, and Satyanarayan Puja.
Monthly Shubh Muhurat Selection Matrix
- Gold, Silver & Asset Purchase (Dhanteras / Diwali):
- Dates: November 6 (05:42 PM - 08:12 PM) & November 8 (06:12 PM - 08:11 PM)
- Nakshatras: Hasta and Swati Nakshatras
- Vehicle Delivery Windows:
- Dates: November 6, 8, 10, 21, 24
- Preferred Time: Morning and Pradosh Kaal Windows
- Alignments: Hasta, Swati, Revati, and Rohini Nakshatras
- Property Registration & Purchases:
- Dates: November 6, 10, 22, 24
- Preferred Time: 09:15 AM to 01:30 PM
- Alignments: Hasta, Anuradha, Bharani, and Rohini Nakshatras
- Housewarming (Griha Pravesh):
- Dates: November 21, 22, 24 (Post-Devutthana Ekadashi)
- Preferred Time: 06:45 AM to 11:30 AM
- Alignments: Revati, Bharani, and Rohini Nakshatras
- Business Launch & Store Inauguration:
- Dates: November 8 (Chopda Pujan), November 10 (Gujarati New Year), November 14 (Labh Panchami), November 21
- Preferred Time: Abhijit Muhurat Windows (11:43 AM - 12:29 PM)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- When is Diwali Lakshmi Puja in November 2026?Diwali Lakshmi Puja will be observed on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The most auspicious window for home and business Puja is during Pradosh Kaal from 05:41 PM to 07:38 PM and Sthir Vrishabha Lagna from 06:12 PM to 08:11 PM.
- Why is Devutthana Ekadashi (November 21) so important for weddings?Devutthana Ekadashi marks the day Lord Vishnu awakens from his 4-month cosmic slumber (Chaturmas). This event officially ends the spiritual restriction on weddings and housewarmings, reopening traditional Vedic Shubh Muhurats for the winter season.
- What is the significance of lighting 14 lamps on Narak Chaturdashi (November 7)?Lighting 14 lamps (Yama Deepam) on Narak Chaturdashi dispels lingering negative karma, protects the household from astral fears, and honors Yamraj, ensuring peace and protection for all family members.
- Why is Kartik Purnima (November 24) called Dev Diwali?According to Puranic legend, Lord Shiva destroyed the demon Tripurasura on this Full Moon. In celebration, the Devas descended from heaven to light millions of earthen lamps along the sacred riverbanks of Varanasi, giving the festival the name Dev Diwali (Diwali of the Gods).