Mercury Retrograde will begin once again on November 9, 2025, and end on November 29, 2025. These periods of the year are thought to significantly influence your mood and actions. Mercury is the planet believed to govern communication, travel, information, and technology. When it appears to move backward in the sky (an optical illusion called retrograde motion), these areas are thought to become chaotic or experience “glitches”. The final Mercury retrograde of 2025 is scheduled to occur from November 9 to November 29, 2025. Think undelivered love letters, email blunders, frazzled travel plans—and the classic “did I really just send that?” moment! That said, retrograde periods are also considered a valuable time for reflection. It’s said that your intuition may be heightened and that seemingly odd coincidences might carry meaning.
This particular retrograde moves through the signs of Sagittarius and Scorpio.
In Sagittarius (Nov 9-18): This phase may bring forth issues related to blunt honesty, a testing of beliefs, and a need to be mindful of how you express your thoughts to avoid “foot-in-mouth” moments. It encourages a re-evaluation of personal philosophies and an exploration of higher education or travel plans.
In Scorpio (Nov 18-29): The energy shifts to a deeper, more emotional intensity, potentially bringing up hidden truths, secrets, or financial issues. This period offers an opportunity to gain closure on past situations and undergo a profound inner transformation.
Common themes and effects include:
- Miscommunication in personal and professional relationships.
- Technological malfunctions, such as devices breaking down or emails going astray.
- Travel delays and disrupted plans.
- Revisiting the past, such as old friends or unfinished projects resurfacing.
How to Navigate This Period
Rather than a time of doom, astrologers view the retrograde as an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and revise. It is a good time to:
- Review existing projects and plans instead of starting new ones.
- Double-check important details, especially before signing contracts or making major purchases.
- Practice patience and clear communication to avoid misunderstandings.
- Use the time for introspection and self-care to maintain mental and emotional balance.
What to Do During Mercury Retrograde;
The planet Mercury rules communication in all forms—listening, writing, reading, speaking, and so on—as well as activities closely related to communication, like negotiations and contracts. It also rules travel, automobiles, shipping, and mail.
So, when Mercury is retrograde, things in those areas may feel off. This doesn’t mean disaster is guaranteed—but it’s wise to proceed with extra care.
During Mercury retrograde:
- Avoid signing major contracts or making big purchases.
- Double-check emails, messages, and travel plans.
- Back up your data and devices.
- Be patient—especially with miscommunications.
- Revisit old projects instead of starting new ones.
Flexibility is your friend. You can’t stop your life, but plan ahead, have backup plans, and be prepared for people’s shorter fuses and miscommunication.
Ask yourself:
- Are you focusing your energy where it matters? If family and faith are important to you, are you putting enough energy there?
- Or, have you overextended in certain areas—like career or obligations—at the expense of relationships or well-being?
Losing the balance between different parts of your life can cause them to suffer, so being aware of their connections—especially during Mercury retrograde—can help you maintain or at least better understand how that balance works. Take a moment to reflect. Mercury retrograde can be an excellent time to take a step back and reanalyze who you are and what you are doing—but do refrain from making any drastic changes until after retrograde has ended.
How long does a Mercury retrograde period last?
Typically, Mercury retrogrades last about 3 weeks, but the pre‑ and post‑shadow periods can extend the effect by a week or more before and after the retrograde phase.
What is a Mercury retrograde “shadow period”?
The shadow period includes the weeks before and after the main retrograde when Mercury passes over the same zodiac degrees. Effects may begin to ramp up before the retrograde and linger afterward, making this a time to stay mindful.
Be safe and remember to expect the unexpected especially for Geminis and Virgos whose ruling planet is mercury!!!
