Lucky Number and Colour This Week, 2–8 November 2026: Sun Meets Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio, Find the Shade That Brings Clarity Before Diwali

Early this week, around Tuesday and Wednesday, the Sun lines up with Mercury, which has been retrograde in Scorpio since 24 October. This is the heart of the retrograde, and it often brings the missing piece of a confusing situation into view.Venus is still retrograde in Libra too, so money and relationships need patience. By the weekend, Dhanteras and Diwali take over. Get clear on plans and budgets in the first few days, and the festival will feel much easier. Below, every sign gets one number and one shade for the week, along with a focus point.AriesLucky Number: 9Lucky Colour: Maple RedA shared money matter may become clearer by midweek. Wait until then before agreeing to split any festival costs with relatives.TaurusLucky Number: 6Lucky Colour: Pastel GreenYour partner might bring up something from the past. Listen without defending yourself straight away. By Thursday, the real issue should be easier to see.GeminiLucky Number: 5Lucky Colour: Lemon LimeWork details you missed last month could resurface. Fix them early in the week so they don’t spill into your festival days off.CancerLucky Number: 2Lucky Colour: Lily WhiteOld hobbies or a past romance might come to mind. That’s natural during this retrograde. Enjoy the memory, but don’t rush into reviving anything.LeoLucky Number: 1Lucky Colour: Sun GoldHome plans may change once relatives confirm their travel dates. Keep the guest room and grocery list flexible until midweek.VirgoLucky Number: 5Lucky Colour: OlivineYour ruling planet is retrograde and close to the Sun, so messages may get muddled around Tuesday and Wednesday. Pick up the phone instead of texting when it matters.LibraLucky Number: 6Lucky Colour: Carnation PinkWith Venus retrograde in your sign, festival shopping could test your budget. Make one list and keep receipts for anything you might return.ScorpioLucky Number: 9Lucky Colour: BeetrootThe Sun and Mercury meet in your sign, so a truth about yourself or a plan may become obvious. Act on it after the festival, once things are calmer.SagittariusLucky Number: 3Lucky Colour: Mimosa YellowSomething you’ve kept private could come up in conversation. Decide beforehand how much you’re willing to share.CapricornLucky Number: 8Lucky Colour: Raven BlackFriends may change plans a few times before Diwali. Confirm the final details on Friday, not earlier.AquariusLucky Number: 4Lucky Colour: Horizon BlueCareer feedback could arrive in the first half of the week. Take notes and plan any changes for after the holiday.PiscesLucky Number: 3Lucky Colour: Daisy YellowTravel to see family might face small delays. Leave home earlier than usual and keep your tickets saved offline on your phone.Get the latest astrology news and horoscope updates. Download the TOI App.