Mars Conjunct Jupiter November 2026: Date, Meaning and Signs
Quick Answer
Mars conjunct Jupiter is exact on November 16, 2026 at 06:24 UTC at 25°53′ Leo (01:24 EST, or 22:24 PST on November 15). The two planets are within one degree from about November 13 to November 19. It is the boldest aspect of November: confidence, appetite for risk and the push to act all rise. It suits launches, competition, leadership and generous gestures, and it is easy to overpromise, especially because the Sun squares Jupiter on November 18 and Mars on November 19.
Mars conjunct Jupiter is exact on November 16, 2026 at 25°53′ Leo. When it peaks, what this two-yearly conjunction means, how it lands for each sign and how to use the energy without overcommitting.
Mars and Jupiter meet in Leo on November 16, 2026. It is the strongest dose of momentum the sky offers in late 2026, and it comes just as Mercury and Venus finish their retrogrades. Times are UTC and were calculated with the Swiss Ephemeris (geocentric, tropical zodiac).
Mars conjunct Jupiter 2026: dates and times
| Event | Date and time (UTC) | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury stations direct | Nov 13, 15:54 | 5°02′ Scorpio |
| Venus stations direct | Nov 14, 00:28 | 22°51′ Libra |
| Mars conjunct Jupiter | Nov 16, 06:24 | 25°53′ Leo |
| Sun square Jupiter | Nov 18, 09:38 | Sun 26°04′ Scorpio |
| Sun square Mars | Nov 19, 17:49 | Sun 27°25′ Scorpio |
| Mars enters Virgo | Nov 25, 23:37 | 0° Virgo |
| Jupiter stations retrograde | Dec 13, 00:57 | 27°01′ Leo |
Mars moves about 0.45° a day at this point and Jupiter less than 0.1°, so the two are within one degree of each other from roughly November 13 to November 19. Most people feel the build-up more than the exact hour.
What Mars conjunct Jupiter means
Mars is drive, courage, desire and conflict. Jupiter is growth, faith, generosity and the sense that more is possible. A conjunction starts a new cycle between them, so it works like a starting gun. Energy and optimism rise together and make each other stronger.
At its best, Mars–Jupiter is the transit of the bold move. People pitch the idea, apply for the bigger role, train harder, back a cause or say yes to an adventure. It favours sport, entrepreneurship, public speaking, travel and anything that needs nerve.
At its worst it inflates. Jupiter enlarges whatever Mars is doing, including anger, impatience and risk-taking. Typical mistakes under this aspect are overspending, overbooking, overtraining and promising a result before checking that it can be delivered.
Why the 2026 conjunction in Leo is different
It is in Leo. Mars and Jupiter are both comfortable in fire signs, and Leo adds pride, visibility and a need for recognition. This conjunction favours creative work, performance, leadership, romance and anything you want to be seen doing. It also makes people quicker to take things personally.
It follows the double station. Mercury turns direct on November 13 and Venus on November 14. After weeks of review, Mars–Jupiter is the first strong forward push, which is why many people will want to act on everything at once. Let the decisions made during the retrogrades settle for a day or two first.
The Sun squares it immediately. On November 18 and 19 the Sun in Scorpio squares Jupiter and then Mars. Squares bring friction. Expect the plan to meet limits such as cost, time or another person's priorities, or a clash of egos between people who both feel sure they are right. This is the useful reality check of the week.
It sits in the Mars retrograde shadow. Mars entered the zone it will later retrace around November 6. It will station retrograde at 10°26′ Virgo on January 10, 2027 and walk back to 20°56′ Leo by April 1, 2027. The conjunction degree, 25°53′ Leo, is inside that range. Projects launched now are not doomed, but expect a second look at them in February–March 2027.
Jupiter is about to station. Jupiter slows down to turn retrograde at 27°01′ Leo on December 13. Mars passes that degree around November 19, so the conjunction also previews what Jupiter retrograde will ask you to consolidate.
Mars conjunct Jupiter for each sign
With whole-sign houses from your Sun sign (or rising sign, which is more accurate), Leo shows where the conjunction lands for you.
- Aries (5th house): romance, creativity, sport and children. A strong week to perform, compete or start a creative project.
- Taurus (4th house): home and family. Good for moving, renovating or a family decision; watch tempers at home.
- Gemini (3rd house): communication, writing, sales and short trips. Speak up, publish, negotiate.
- Cancer (2nd house): income and spending. Earning opportunities rise, and so does the urge to buy.
- Leo (1st house): confidence, body and personal direction. You are the main character this week; make a move that is yours.
- Virgo (12th house): rest, retreat and private work. Energy works best behind the scenes; avoid burning out before Mars enters your sign on November 25.
- Libra (11th house): friends, groups and long-term goals. Team projects and networking take off.
- Scorpio (10th house): career and reputation. A visible push at work, sharpened by the Sun in your sign squaring both planets: ambitious, but pick your battles.
- Sagittarius (9th house): travel, study, publishing and beliefs. Your ruler Jupiter is involved, so this feels expansive and lucky.
- Capricorn (8th house): shared money, debts, investments and intimacy. Good for negotiating terms, risky for speculation.
- Aquarius (7th house): partnerships and contracts. A partner, client or rival brings energy and opportunity; avoid power struggles.
- Pisces (6th house): work routine and health. Productive for training and heavy workloads; do not ignore rest.
How to use the conjunction
- Choose one bold move, not five. Pick the project that needs courage and give it your energy between November 13 and 19.
- Wait for the direct stations to settle. November 15–16 is a better day to act than November 13–14, when Mercury and Venus are barely moving.
- Run a reality check on November 18–19. Use the Sun squares to test costs, timelines and agreements before you sign.
- Spend physical energy. Mars–Jupiter is restless. Exercise, sport and physical work turn it into stamina instead of irritation.
- Leave room for revision. With Mars retrograde starting January 10, 2027, treat what you launch now as version one.
Personal contacts
The conjunction is most personal if you have a planet or angle around 23–28° Leo, Taurus, Scorpio or Aquarius, or around 23–28° Aries or Sagittarius (trine). A natal chart with an accurate birth time shows which house 25°53′ Leo falls in for you.
Related guides
- November 2026 astrology calendar
- Mars in Virgo 2026, the next step for Mars
- Jupiter retrograde 2026–2027
- Jupiter in Leo 2026
- Mars retrograde 2027: how to prepare
Sources
Dates, times and positions are calculated with the Swiss Ephemeris (geocentric, tropical zodiac). The meanings are astrological interpretation, not scientific prediction, and do not replace medical, legal or financial advice.
Key Takeaways
- Exact on November 16, 2026 at 06:24 UTC at 25°53′ Leo; the one-degree window runs from about November 13 to November 19.
- Mars and Jupiter meet about every two years. The previous conjunction was on August 14, 2024 in Gemini; the next is on July 19, 2029 in Libra.
- It arrives right after Mercury (November 13) and Venus (November 14) turn direct, so it is the first strong forward push after the October retrogrades.
- The Sun in Scorpio squares Jupiter on November 18 and Mars on November 19: check budgets, timelines and egos before you commit.
- The conjunction falls inside the shadow of the Mars retrograde that starts on January 10, 2027, so anything you start now may be revised in early 2027.
