Mercury conjunct Venus
Published November 27, 2017 · Updated September 25, 2025 · by dxpnet Astrology Team
The Mercury conjunct Venus aspect is often associated with charm, diplomacy, and a talent for communication. Many astrologers believe this alignment enhances social grace and artistic expression, making individuals skilled at expressing love and appreciation through words. However, because Venus is focused on harmony, some suggest that this aspect can also lead to avoiding conflict or prioritizing pleasant conversations over deeper truths.
In a birth chart, this aspect is commonly linked to a love of beauty, creativity, and refined communication. Some believe these individuals have a natural gift for writing, speaking, or artistic expression, though they may sometimes struggle with indecision or a tendency to please others. Their thoughts and values are often aligned, making them persuasive and likable communicators.
When Mercury and Venus align in the sky, it is thought to be a time of enhanced social interactions, artistic creativity, and heartfelt conversations. Many astrologers suggest this is a great period for romantic communication, diplomacy, and artistic pursuits, though some caution against superficiality or indecision.
Mercury is currently at 26° in the zodiac sign of Scorpio and Venus is currently at 10° in the sign of Sagittarius.
Are Mercury and Venus in a conjunction aspect right now?
In astrology, a Mercury-Venus conjunction aspect occurs precisely when the two planets are 0° apart. However, its influence can still be felt within an orb of up to 5°.
When is the next time Mercury and Venus will be in an exact conjunction aspect?
The next time the Mercury-Venus conjunction aspect happens will be on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:17am UTC when both planets will be at -68° Aquarius.
When was the last time Mercury and Venus were in an exact conjunction aspect?
The last time the Mercury-Venus conjunction aspect happened was on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 1:52am UTC when both planets were at 22° Scorpio.
Major Planetary Conjunctions
- What is a conjunction?
- The Sun conjunct The Moon
- The Sun conjunct Mercury
- The Sun conjunct Venus
- The Sun conjunct Mars
- The Sun conjunct Jupiter
- The Sun conjunct Saturn
- The Sun conjunct Uranus
- The Sun conjunct Neptune
- The Sun conjunct Pluto
- Venus conjunct Mars
- Venus conjunct Jupiter
- Venus conjunct Saturn
- Venus conjunct Uranus
- Venus conjunct Neptune
- Venus conjunct Pluto
- The Moon conjunct Mercury
- The Moon conjunct Venus
- The Moon conjunct Mars
- The Moon conjunct Jupiter
- The Moon conjunct Saturn
- The Moon conjunct Uranus
- The Moon conjunct Neptune
- The Moon conjunct Pluto
- Mercury conjunct Venus
- Mercury conjunct Mars
- Mercury conjunct Jupiter
- Mercury conjunct Saturn
- Mercury conjunct Uranus
- Mercury conjunct Neptune
- Mercury conjunct Pluto
- Mars conjunct Jupiter
- Mars conjunct Saturn
- Mars conjunct Uranus
- Mars conjunct Neptune
- Mars conjunct Pluto
- Jupiter conjunct Saturn
- Jupiter conjunct Uranus
- Jupiter conjunct Neptune
- Jupiter conjunct Pluto
- Saturn conjunct Uranus
- Saturn conjunct Neptune
- Saturn conjunct Pluto
- Uranus conjunct Neptune
- Uranus conjunct Pluto
- Neptune conjunct Pluto
Data Source: Planetary positions and aspect calculations are derived from the NASA JPL DE ephemerides (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA). Calculations updated in real time for precision within one arc-minute.
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