Mercury sextile Venus
Published November 27, 2017 · Updated September 25, 2025 · by dxpnet Astrology Team
The Mercury sextile Venus aspect is often associated with charm, diplomacy, and a talent for communication. Many astrologers believe this aspect enhances social ease and creative expression, making individuals naturally articulate and likable. However, because sextiles require conscious effort, some suggest that these individuals must actively develop their artistic and relational abilities to fully benefit from this aspect.
In a birth chart, this aspect is commonly linked to a pleasant and persuasive way of speaking. Some believe these individuals have a natural ability to express love, beauty, and harmony through words, though they may need to ensure they use their charm with sincerity. Their greatest growth comes from refining their ability to communicate in ways that uplift and inspire others.
When Mercury and Venus form a sextile in the sky, it is thought to be a time of smooth conversations and creative inspiration. Many astrologers suggest this is a great period for romantic discussions, artistic projects, and socializing, though some caution against superficiality or avoiding difficult conversations.
Mercury is currently at 24° in the zodiac sign of Scorpio and Venus is currently at 7° in the sign of Sagittarius.
Are Mercury and Venus in a sextile aspect right now?
In astrology, a Mercury-Venus sextile aspect occurs precisely when the two planets are 60° apart. However, its influence can still be felt within an orb of up to 6°.
When is the next time Mercury and Venus will be in an exact sextile aspect?
The next time the Mercury-Venus sextile aspect happens will be on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 3:59pm UTC.
When was the last time Mercury and Venus were in an exact sextile aspect?
The last time the Mercury-Venus sextile aspect happened was on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:49pm UTC.
Major Sextile Aspects
- What Is A Sextile?
- Sun sextile Moon
- Sun sextile Mercury
- Sun sextile Venus
- Sun sextile Mars
- Sun sextile Jupiter
- Sun sextile Saturn
- Sun sextile Uranus
- Sun sextile Neptune
- Sun sextile Pluto
- Moon sextile Mercury
- Moon sextile Venus
- Moon sextile Mars
- Moon sextile Jupiter
- Moon sextile Saturn
- Moon sextile Uranus
- Moon sextile Neptune
- Moon sextile Pluto
- Mercury sextile Venus
- Mercury sextile Mars
- Mercury sextile Jupiter
- Mercury sextile Saturn
- Mercury sextile Uranus
- Mercury sextile Neptune
- Mercury sextile Pluto
- Venus sextile Mars
- Venus sextile Jupiter
- Venus sextile Saturn
- Venus sextile Uranus
- Venus sextile Neptune
- Venus sextile Pluto
- Mars sextile Jupiter
- Mars sextile Saturn
- Mars sextile Uranus
- Mars sextile Neptune
- Mars sextile Pluto
- Jupiter sextile Saturn
- Jupiter sextile Uranus
- Jupiter sextile Neptune
- Jupiter sextile Pluto
- Saturn sextile Uranus
- Saturn sextile Neptune
- Saturn sextile Pluto
- Uranus sextile Neptune
- Uranus sextile Pluto
- Neptune sextile 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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