During Diwali 2026, the planets Sun, Mars, and Venus will be in signs of diminished strength. The Sun will be in Libra, Mars in Cancer, and Venus in Virgo. Furthermore, Venus will be in retrograde motion, which may have a special impact on the lives of ordinary people.
Mismatch between spending and saving
Venus is traditionally associated with wealth, luxury, transportation, jewelry, comfort, and material well-being. Venus's position in Virgo in a diminished and retrograde phase indicates the need to review financial matters and a disbalance. Ordinary people may find it difficult to find a balance between their needs and desires. Caution should be exercised when making purchases during the holidays to avoid exceeding the budget, avoiding the acquisition of expensive items for show, and controlling unnecessary expenses. It is also important to analyze past financial transactions and plans.
Caution in work and business
The Sun is the planet responsible for work, management, government, prestige, and leadership. The Sun's position in Libra in diminished strength may lead to a lack of coordination between managers and employees at work, difficulties in decision-making, and the need to exert more effort to prove competence. Those working in government structures should remain patient and self-controlled.
In astrology, Mars is considered the planet responsible for courage, energy, earth, property, and valor. Mars's position in Cancer in diminished strength may increase the tendency towards hasty decisions, outbursts of anger over trifles, and an increase in family disputes. When dealing with issues related to land, real estate, transport, and property, it is better to make decisions based on practical thinking rather than emotions.
Need for restraint in family life
An important aspect of the position of all three planets is family life. Venus is responsible for marital happiness and romantic relationships, while Mars is connected to energy, courage, anger, and aggression. In this situation, disagreements over minor issues, disagreement between spouses regarding expenses, and increased pressure of expectations in relationships may arise. Moreover, the diminished position of the Sun can make topics related to self-esteem and ego more sensitive.
Possibility of relief through removal of diminished strength
Venus is in diminished strength in the sign of Mercury. However, since Venus passes through the sign of Mercury, and Mercury passes through the sign of Venus, there is a situation of removal of Venus's diminished strength. When conditions for the removal of diminished strength arise, the negative influence of the corresponding planet decreases, and positive results may appear. Nevertheless, since Venus passes through its own sign of diminished strength, this will lead to an intensification of the negative influence of the Sun, as the Sun is in a diminished phase in Libra, which is Venus's sign, and Venus's own diminishment will intensify the Sun's negative impact. The negative effects of the Sun will improve on November 16th when the Sun enters the sign of Mars, its friend.



