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We all know the feeling. That familiar little tightening in the chest when you hear the words: « Mercury retrograde. »
Immediately, we picture the classic chaos. The emails that vanish into the digital ether. The ex who texts « thinking of you » at 2 AM. The brand new laptop that suddenly decides to impersonate a paperweight. It’s the universe’s designated time-out, and we’re all just trying to get through it.
But let’s be very clear about the transit heading our way. The one arriving on November 9, 2025, isn’t your average, run-of-the-mill celestial hiccup.
This one is different. It’s a story in two acts.
When this retrograde begins, Mercury will be in the fiery, truth-seeking sign of Sagittarius. We’ll all be ready for philosophical debates, travel snafus, and maybe a few « foot-in-mouth » moments. But just as we’re getting used to that high-energy, blunt-force chaos, the universe throws a plot twist.
On November 18, Mercury U-turns out of Sagittarius and dives backward into the deep, intense, and secretive waters of Scorpio.
This isn’t just a communication problem; it’s a cosmic detective story. We’re not just reviewing our plans; we’re being forced to excavate our motives. This is a journey from the « what we believe » to the « why we hide. »
So take a deep breath. This is the retrograde that’s going to find all the things you swept under the rug. And believe it or not, that’s a good thing.
Most of the time, a Mercury retrograde happens all in one sign. We get a clear theme. « Review your finances! » in Taurus. « Rethink your relationships! » in Libra.
But this? This is a progression. It’s a journey from the outside world to the inside world.
This retrograde is asking us to look at the beliefs we proclaim (Sagittarius) and then challenging us to see if they match the secrets we keep (Scorpio). It’s a celestial audit of our integrity, and it’s happening just in time for the holidays.
The curtain rises, and the energy is pure, unfiltered Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius. This is the « speak now, think later » portion of our program.
Sagittarius is the sign of the Archer, and its arrows are « truths. » During this first nine-day phase, we’ll all feel a burning desire to share our truth, whether anyone asked for it or not.
Now, look at the calendar. This is the ramp-up to Thanksgiving in the U.S.
This is the part of the retrograde that will absolutely mess with your travel plans. Sagittarius rules long-distance travel, and Mercury rules the logistics of how you get there. You can expect the classic delays, the « I thought you booked the rental car » arguments, and the GPS taking you on a scenic tour of a cornfield.
Double-check, triple-check, and then check again. Pad your travel time. And please, put your name on your luggage.
But the real challenge will be at the dinner table. Sagittarius loves a good-natured (or not-so-good-natured) debate about politics, religion, and philosophy. This retrograde is the perfect storm for saying the absolute wrong thing at the absolute wrong time to your most opinionated relative.
The invitation here is not to preach, but to review. Before you launch that arrow of truth, ask yourself: Is this my truth, or just something I heard? Is it more important to be right, or to be heard?
This first act is loud, a little clumsy, and probably pretty funny in hindsight. It’s designed to shake up your grand plans and make you question the big picture. But it’s just the warm-up.
On November 18, the music changes. The loud, chaotic party of Sagittarius goes quiet. Mercury slips into Scorpio, and it’s like we’ve all been pulled into a private, soundproof room.
Now, the real work begins.
If Sag was about what’s out there, Scorpio is about what’s in here. This is the sign of psychology, secrets, and everything we share with others that we can’t see, like power, intimacy, and debt. (You can read more about your Scorpio traits here.)
Mercury retrograde in Scorpio is a master detective. It will find the clues. It will re-open cold cases.
This is when the ex really texts. Not the casual « hey » of a simple retrograde, but the « I still think about you » text that carries a ton of emotional weight. Old obsessions, old wounds, and old attachments will resurface.
This is also a major review of shared finances. Look out for joint bank accounts, taxes, inheritances, or any place where your money is tangled up with someone else’s. Secrets about money may come to light.
But most powerfully, this is a psychological deep-dive. What are your real motives? Where are you being manipulative, or where are you being manipulated? What power dynamics are at play in your closest relationships?
This part of the retrograde can feel heavy. It can feel intense. You may feel more secretive, more suspicious, or just more emotional. This is not a time for gossip. This is a time for your journal.
This is your cosmic invitation to do your shadow work. To look at the parts of yourself you keep hidden and finally, finally, begin to heal them.
This retrograde will feel like a two-part story, hitting two different areas of your life. Find your Rising Sign first (if you know it), then your Sun Sign.
It starts in your 9th house of travel and belief. Your travel plans will be chaotic, and you’ll be questioning your « life purpose. » But then it moves into your 8th house of intimacy and shared-finances. The review goes from « What do I believe? » to « What am I really willing to share with someone? »
This begins in your 8th house, so you feel that Scorpionic vibe early. It’s about debts, secrets, and intimacy. But then, it moves back into your 7th house of partnership. An old conflict with a partner (business or romantic) resurfaces, demanding a deeply honest conversation.
Your ruling planet goes retrograde in your opposite sign, Sagittarius (the 7th house). Misunderstandings with your partner are front and center. But then, Mercury slides back into your 6th house of work and health. The relationship drama was just a symptom of a deeper problem: your daily routines and work habits are out of balance.
This kicks off in your 6th house of daily routines. Your schedule is a mess, and your wellness habits go sideways. But then it moves into your 5th house of joy, creativity, and romance. An old flame or a past creative project reappears, asking you: « What really brings you joy? »
The show begins in your 5th house of fun and self-expression. You might feel a creative block or hear from an old fling. But the real story starts when Mercury moves into your 4th house of home and family. That « fun » drama was a distraction from a deep, old family pattern or issue with your living situation that needs to be addressed.
Your ruling planet starts in your 4th house of home. Miscommunications with family or a disaster with your housing (like a broken pipe) is likely. Then, Mercury moves into your 3rd house of communication. You realize the family issue was just triggering a review of how you think and speak. It’s time to re-write your core narrative.
This starts in your 3rd house of communication. This is classic « foot-in-mouth » energy for you. Re-read all texts and emails! But then it gets deeper, moving to your 2nd house of money and self-worth. You’re being asked to review not just what you say, but what you value. Your budget and your self-esteem are up for a major audit.
It’s a big one for you. It starts in your 2nd house of money. That check is « in the mail, » and you’re reviewing your budget. But then, on the 18th, Mercury moves into your sign (the 1st house). This is a full-on identity crisis. The money review was just the gateway. Now you’re asking: « Who am I, and who do I want to be? »
The retrograde starts in your sign! You’ll feel misunderstood, clumsy, and like you’re in a fog. You’re the main character. But then, Mercury slips into your 12th house of the subconscious. This is a profound gift. You go from « I’m a mess » to « Here’s why I’m a mess. » This is a deep, spiritual detox for you. Pay attention to your dreams.
This begins in your 12th house of spirituality. It’s quiet, internal, and you might feel very tired. Old secrets may bubble up. Then, Mercury moves into your 11th house of friendships and social groups. You’ll suddenly see the hidden power dynamics in your friend group. It’s a review of your alliances.
The drama starts in your 11th house of friends and future goals. A misunderstanding with your crew is likely. But then Mercury moves back into your 10th house of career. You realize the friend drama is linked to your public reputation and career path. A review of your entire professional legacy is on the table.
This is very public. It starts in your 10th house of career. A big project at work gets delayed or needs a total re-do. Your boss is not on the same page. Then, Mercury moves into your 9th house of belief. You realize the career chaos is forcing you to ask a bigger question: « Do I even believe in what I’m doing? »
This isn’t a retrograde to be feared. It’s one to be respected. It’s a sacred process, perfectly timed.
First, it will make us laugh at our own self-righteousness and our attachments to « the plan » (Sagittarius). It will show us where we are being too dogmatic, too loud, or too scattered.
And then, just when we’ve seen the surface-level cracks, it will take our hand and guide us down into the foundations (Scorpio). It will ask us to sit in the quiet, in the dark, and be ruthlessly honest with ourselves about our fears, our desires, and our deepest motives.
Don’t just survive this. Use it. Journal. Reflect. Be brave enough to look at the truth.
By the time Mercury stations direct on November 29, 2025, we won’t just have a clearer travel plan. We will have a clearer soul.
The retrograde begins on November 9, 2025, in the sign of Sagittarius. It then moves backward into Scorpio on November 18, 2025, and finally stations direct (ends) on November 29, 2025.
This retrograde is unique because it’s a « two-part story. » It starts with the external, truth-seeking energy of Sagittarius (affecting travel, beliefs) and then moves into the internal, secretive energy of Scorpio (affecting intimacy, finances, and psychology).
It’s wise to avoid signing major contracts, buying expensive electronics, or making permanent decisions. In the Sagittarius phase (Nov 9-18), double-check all travel plans. In the Scorpio phase (Nov 18-29), avoid gossip and be mindful of jumping to suspicious conclusions.
