The Sun moves into Vrishchik (Scorpio) on Monday 16 November 2026 at 7:48 pm IST, and Dev Uthani (Prabodhini) Ekadashi follows on Friday 20 November, ending Chaturmas. In between come Gopashtami and Akshaya Navami. Below is the week day by day, what the Sun’s change of sign means for each rashi, and a few simple remedies you can actually keep up.
In my experience, every planetary transition is an opportunity to pause, reflect and bring more awareness into our lives. The Sun’s movement into Vrishchik reminds us that transformation often begins within, while Dev Uthani Ekadashi symbolises awakening, renewed faith and the beginning of an auspicious phase. I believe that astrology becomes truly meaningful when we use its wisdom to improve our thoughts, actions and everyday decisions.
All times are IST and taken from New Delhi panchang calculations. Your city’s sunrise changes the tithi and parana timings by a few minutes, so check a local panchang before a fast.
The week at a glance
| Date | What happens | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 Nov (night) | Mercury turns direct (margi) in sidereal Tula, around 9:23 pm IST | Delayed paperwork and stuck conversations start moving again. Give it two or three days before signing anything big. |
| Mon 16 Nov, 7:48 pm | Vrishchik Sankranti: Sun enters Scorpio | Morning Surya arghya. Since the transit falls after sunset, many calendars observe the sankranti punya on 17 Nov; follow your local panchang. |
| Mon 16 Nov | Jalaram Jayanti; Chhath morning arghya | A simple meal donation fits the day. |
| Tue 17 Nov | Gopashtami; Vrischika masam (Kerala) and Karthigai masam (Tamil Nadu) begin | Feed a cow or donate to a gaushala. |
| Wed 18 Nov | Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami) | Amla tree puja, or eat and share amla. Charity done today is traditionally said to be “akshaya”, never-ending. |
| Fri 20 Nov | Prabodhini / Dev Uthani Ekadashi. Ekadashi tithi: 7:15 am (20 Nov) to 6:31 am (21 Nov) | Fast as per your tradition; Vishnu puja, Tulsi puja. |
| Sat 21 Nov | Parana 1:11 pm to 3:18 pm (New Delhi); Vaishnava Ekadashi; Tulsi Vivah; Chaturmas ends | Break the fast in the parana window. Tulsi Vivah in the evening. |
Looking slightly ahead: Kartik Purnima and Dev Diwali fall on Tuesday 24 November.
Why the Sun in Vrishchik matters
Vrishchik is a water sign ruled by Mars. The Sun stays here for about a month, until it enters Dhanu in mid-December. The Sun stands for authority, father, government, vitality and the ego; in Vrishchik those themes turn inward and become intense. People dig into things: research, secrets, old debts, unfinished emotional business. It is a good month for audits and a poor one for showing off.
Classical gochar rules say the Sun gives its best results when it transits the 3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th house from your Moon sign. Read the effects below by your rashi (Moon sign), not your Western sun sign. If you are not sure of your rashi, my older post on how destiny and free will work together is a better starting point than any prediction.
Effects for all 12 rashis (16 Nov to mid-Dec)
- Mesh (Aries), 8th house: a month for check-ups, insurance papers and joint money. Keep your temper away from in-laws.
- Vrishabh (Taurus), 7th house: partners and clients want attention. Ego clashes with a spouse are the main risk; listen first.
- Mithun (Gemini), 6th house: favourable. Good for clearing loans, beating competition and starting a health routine.
- Kark (Cancer), 5th house: children, studies and creative work come into focus. Avoid speculative investments this month.
- Simha (Leo), 4th house: home, mother and property matters. Peace at home will need effort, not orders.
- Kanya (Virgo), 3rd house: favourable. Courage, short trips and bold first steps work well. Siblings may need you.
- Tula (Libra), 2nd house: money and family speech. Watch harsh words at the dinner table; save before you spend.
- Vrishchik (Scorpio), 1st house: more energy and visibility, but also irritability and heat in the body. Sleep on time.
- Dhanu (Sagittarius), 12th house: expenses, travel and broken sleep. Good for retreat, meditation and quiet planning.
- Makar (Capricorn), 11th house: favourable. Gains through seniors and your network; ask for what is due.
- Kumbh (Aquarius), 10th house: favourable. Career visibility rises and authority figures notice your work.
- Meen (Pisces), 9th house: father, teachers and pilgrimage. A good month to learn from an elder rather than argue with one.
A transit describes the weather, not the whole journey. Your birth chart, dasha and, more than anything, your own choices decide how much of this you actually feel.
Simple remedies for this week
- Surya arghya at sunrise: offer water from a copper lota with a pinch of kumkum, saying “Om Ghrinih Suryaya Namah” seven times. Two minutes, every day of the transit.
- Navagraha beej mantra for Surya: if you already chant, add the Surya beej mantra. The full set is in my post on Navagraha beej mantras.
- Daan on Sunday: wheat, jaggery or red lentils to someone who needs them. Small and regular beats large and once.
- On Dev Uthani Ekadashi: light a diya near the Tulsi plant in the evening and read or listen to the Vishnu Sahasranama.
- For Vrishchik and Mesh rashi: both are ruled by Mars, so keep anger in check this month. Some people like wearing a rudraksha as a reminder; read my notes on rudraksha and crystal bracelets before buying one.
Remedies are a discipline, not a guarantee. They work on the person doing them first. For health, legal or money decisions, please speak to a qualified professional.
FAQ
When is Vrishchik Sankranti in 2026?
Monday 16 November 2026 at 7:48 pm IST (New Delhi). Because the moment falls after sunset, Tamil and Malayalam calendars start the new month on 17 November.
Is Dev Uthani Ekadashi on 20 or 21 November 2026?
Most households (Smarta) fast on Friday 20 November. The Vaishnava observance and the alternate (Gauna) Ekadashi fall on Saturday 21 November, which is also the day of Tulsi Vivah.
When should I break the Ekadashi fast?
For New Delhi, parana on 21 November is between 1:11 pm and 3:18 pm, after Hari Vasara ends at 12:07 pm. Check your own city’s time.
Which rashis benefit most from the Sun in Vrishchik?
By classical rules, Mithun, Kanya, Kumbh and Makar (Sun in the 6th, 3rd, 10th and 11th from the Moon). For a fuller picture you need your own chart. More astrology notes are in the astrology section.
Read next
- Navagraha beej mantras: the short mantra for each planet, in one place.
- Destiny vs Free Will, a story between two friends: why a transit is not a verdict.
- Karmajyotir, my book on karma and astrology: if you want the “why” behind remedies. English on Amazon · Gujarati on Amazon
- Destiny vs FreeWill: what you control and what you don’t, written for people who read their horoscope and still want to act.
Sources
- Drik Panchang: Vrishchika Sankranti 2026
- Drik Panchang: Prabodhini Ekadashi 2026 date and parana
- Hindu Blog: Hindu festivals in November 2026
- Cafe Astrology: Mercury turns direct, 13 November 2026 (tropical position; sidereal Tula)
Tejash Shah is a certified practitioner of astrology, numerology, Vastu and graphology, a Vipassana meditator and the author of Karmajyotir.
