One of the most atypical weeks of autumn 2026 is approaching: according to astrologer Kateryna Solovyova, who spoke exclusively with Styler, retrograde Venus and Mercury will simultaneously act on the celestial map from November 2 to 8. In her assessment, this combination makes the week unfavorable for major purchases, new financial obligations, and abrupt changes in personal life. Instead of launching new initiatives, the astrologer advises returning to unfinished business, reviewing relationships, and devoting time to creativity. According to her, November 4, 5, and 8 require special attention.
Retrograde Background: Why It's Best Not to Rush the Week
Throughout all seven days of the week, the backward motion of two planets—Venus and Mercury—will continue. In astrological tradition, retrograde Mercury is associated with technical glitches, communication misunderstandings, and the risk of document errors, while retrograde Venus is linked to instability in relationships, finances, and self-esteem issues. Solovyova emphasizes that during such periods, one should not rush into important agreements, new financial obligations, and relationship decisions. She calls returning to previously unfinished tasks—old projects, postponed conversations, and accumulated questions—a logical alternative.
Monday and Tuesday: Self-Discipline and the Void-of-Course Moon
The beginning of the week, according to the astrologer's description, requires self-discipline, endurance, and caution. Due to retrograde Venus and Mercury, it is better not to schedule important negotiations, sign new contracts, take out loans, or start large-scale financial projects on November 2. However, the day can be productively used to work on existing tasks: reviewing personal, friendly, and business relationships, sorting out old grievances, returning to previous projects, and gathering missing information. Solovyova demands special attention for those holding leadership positions, engaged in creativity, pedagogy, working with children, or responsible for prestigious projects: among the risks of the day, she notes overestimating one's capabilities in difficult situations.
Tuesday, November 3, maintains the restrictions of the retrograde planets and adds another nuance—the void-of-course Moon. According to Kyiv time, this period will last from 02:10 to 10:28. In astrology, such a position is associated with absent-mindedness, decision-making difficulties, and unpredictable results, so the astrologer does not recommend scheduling important beginnings, purchases, or negotiations for the morning. It is better to dedicate the day to household chores, family, and self-improvement. Against the backdrop of retrograde Mercury, Solovyova advises treating information carefully, checking messages, and not spreading unverified data. The forecast also mentions risks of losing personal items, deception, and fraud.
Wednesday and Thursday: Void-of-Course Moon Almost All Day and Decreased Activity
Wednesday, November 4, will perhaps become the "heaviest" day of the week from the perspective of the astrological background: the Moon will be void-of-course almost all day—from 08:57 to 24:00 Kyiv time. During this period, it is not recommended to start significant projects, change plans, or rely on proposals that require an immediate response. The astrologer advises postponing new important matters, major purchases, and responsible decisions.
Thursday, November 5, is also among the days Solovyova urges to treat with special attention. On this day, she recommends reducing activity and not spending energy on matters that do not require immediate execution. Due to retrograde Venus and Mercury, it is undesirable to start new business projects, execute important documents, plan long journeys, or make hasty decisions about relationships. Instead, the astrologer advises paying off debts, completing old tasks, and paying attention to creative or intellectual work. In communication, she recommends being selective and not wasting time on conversations that have no practical value.
Friday and Saturday: Creativity, Culture, and Family
Friday, November 6, according to Solovyova's forecast, becomes the most favorable day of the week for creative and intellectual activity. Instead of launching new projects, the astrologer advises returning to already started work, engaging in art, or dedicating time to cultural recreation: visiting a theater, art museum, or classical music concert, engaging in singing, drawing, dancing, writing texts, or other creative practices. Against the backdrop of retrograde Venus, she advises against focusing on romantic beginnings, and due to retrograde Mercury, against rushing into new agreements. A separate tip of the day: pay off debts and avoid alcohol and careless handling of open flame.
Saturday, November 7, the astrologer recommends dedicating to family, household chores, and tidying up personal space. The day is considered favorable for resolving conflicts, revising household habits, and working on oneself. At the same time, Solovyova warns: one should not rush into moving, starting a new job, and concluding important agreements. Sunday, November 8, is also among the days the astrologer urges to treat with attention, maintaining the general principle of the week—do not start the new, but complete and organize the old.
Practical Recommendations for the Week
Kateryna Solovyova's summary of advice for the period from November 2 to 8 boils down to several key principles. First—do not sign new contracts, do not take out loans, and do not make major purchases. Second—do not start large-scale financial projects and distant travels. Third—do not make hasty decisions in relationships and do not rush with romantic initiatives. Fourth—return to unfinished tasks, pay off debts, sort out accumulated questions, and bring order to affairs and relationships. Fifth—devote time to creativity, culture, family, and self-improvement. Sixth—be attentive to information, check messages, monitor personal belongings, and avoid careless handling of open flame. By following these recommendations, according to the astrologer's assessment, the week can be navigated without serious losses and conflicts, turning the retrograde background into an occasion for meaningful revision rather than a source of stress.
