Mercury is the planet that retrogrades the most times a year (between 3 and 4 times), each lasting approximately three weeks . During this period, Mercury's energy—associated with communication, thought, travel, and information management—takes on an introspective rhythm, which can generate reviews, adjustments, and rethinking in these areas. Rather than a phase of chaos or unavoidable problems (it's essential not to dramatize Mercury retrogrades), this transit invites us to pause and reevaluate, allowing us to correct mistakes, reconsider decisions, and address pending issues and details that need greater clarity.

The Exact Dates and Degrees

This is the last Mercury retrograde of 2025. It will run from November 9th to 29th , and we will see Mercury move backward from 6°51' Sagittarius to 20°42' Scorpio.

Who Will Be Most Affected by This Mercury Retrograde?

This retrograde will have a greater impact on those who have important positions in Sagittarius and Scorpio , especially the Sun, the Moon, the Ascendant or personal planets such as Mercury, Venus or Mars. It will also be especially relevant for those who have the Ascendant in Gemini or Virgo , since Mercury It is the ruler of these signs and therefore of their birth charts.

What Does Mercury Rule and What Does It Retrograde Mean?

When a planet goes retrograde, it doesn't mean it's actually moving in the opposite direction; rather, from our perspective on Earth, it appears to be . This is an optical effect that occurs when the Earth, in its orbit, overtakes a slower planet, creating the impression that the planet is moving backward in the sky for a time. Despite its apparent movement, its impact on our lives is crystal clear.

In the case of Mercury , this planet governs communication , thought , information , travel , and the way we process and transmit ideas . It is the principle of logic , language , and daily interaction with our environment. Mercury also governs trade , contracts , teaching , transportation systems , and technology that facilitates the exchange of information .

Through Mercury , we give structure to our ideas, understand the world, and express ourselves in it. It represents our intellectual curiosity , our ability to adapt , and how quickly we assimilate new experiences . It also influences how we organize our tasks, solve problems , and manage the details of everyday life.

Keywords Associated with Mercury:

Advertising, agreements, travel, transportation, mail, cars, books, business, engineering, computing, copyright, hackers, languages, the press, telephony, lack of intelligence, thieves, scammers, fraud, intelligence, schools, communications, commerce, the internet.

The Importance of Not Taking It Personally

Mercury retrograde isn't a transit that affects only some people; it's a collective phenomenon that we all experience. Therefore, it's key not to take it personally . Instead of closing ourselves off and seeing it as an obstacle, we can use it to open our minds and recognize what needs adjusting in our lives. The key to making this transit beneficial is being willing to reflect and correct whatever is necessary. If we accept this process with flexibility, we can end up in a better position than we were before Mercury began its retrograde.

What Things Are Altered When Mercury Retrogrades?

During Mercury's retrograde motion, it's common to notice changes in various areas ruled by this planet. Some of the most notable effects include:

1. Communication Misunderstandings – Messages are more likely to be misinterpreted, words are not clearly expressed, and there is confusion in conversations, contracts, and important documents.

2. Travel and transfer problems – Delays, cancellations, unexpected itinerary changes, or logistical complications may arise more frequently.

3. Technological failures – Electronic devices, communication systems, and digital platforms may experience errors, failures, or loss of information.

4. Slowness or complications in processes – Procedures, projects, and management processes may take longer than expected, suffer setbacks, or require adjustments before being completed.

5. Trade disruptions – Mercury rules trade, so there may be transaction problems, shipping delays, changes in trade agreements, or unexpected market fluctuations.

6. Revisiting the past – It's common for memories, people, or situations from the past to resurface. It could be someone reappearing, an idea becoming relevant again, or even rediscovering a movie, book, or experience from a new perspective.

7. Change in perception – Mercury retrograde can lead us to see things differently, rethinking beliefs, decisions, or previous interpretations. Sometimes, what once seemed clear takes on new nuances.

8. Doing things twice – It may be necessary to repeat actions, whether due to failures in technological processes, poorly managed documents, or simply because something we started in the past now needs to be revisited and reviewed from a different angle.

What Not to Do with Mercury Retrograde?

Life goes on, and if there's something that ca n't be put off , let's do it without ruminating too much or becoming paranoid about what could go wrong. Not everything is going to fall apart because of Mercury retrograde. However, if something isn't urgent , it's best to consider these guidelines before making important decisions.

This isn't the best time to sign contracts , as errors, unexpected changes, or confusion can arise that may require renegotiating the terms later. This also applies to getting married , as marriage is a contract and requires fluid communication, something that can be affected during this transit.

When it comes to travel , it's best to avoid last-minute planning and leave room for unforeseen events, as delays, cancellations, or logistical issues can arise. It's also advisable to postpone the purchase of electronic devices or large investments in technology, as these often fail or require adjustments .

If you are about to launch a project , it is best to wait until Mercury returns to direct motion , as information may not be transmitted correctly and you may have to make adjustments later.

Always, a Retrograde Cycle is Longer than Just the Retrograde Itself

Let's not forget that the retrograde cycle isn't limited to the days the planet is in retrograde . This is the period of greatest intensity, but the process is much broader and encompasses several phases. In total, Mercury's complete retrograde cycle lasts approximately two months, including all its phases.

First, Mercury enters the sign of retrograde motion , marking the beginning of the process and bringing the first signs of the issues that will be activated. Then, the pre-retrograde shadow phase begins, when Mercury first travels through the degrees it will later revisit during its retrograde motion. Then comes the retrograde period itself , the most intense stage of the cycle. Once Mercury moves direct again, it passes through the post-retrograde shadow , where the issues experienced during the retrograde motion begin to be resolved. Finally, the cycle is complete when Mercury leaves the sign , definitively closing this transit.

On this occasion, the cycle will cover the entire time that Mercury transits through Scorpio and Sagittarius , from its entry until it finally leaves the latter sign after the retrograde.

The dates for each phase are:

• October 6, 2025: Mercury enters Scorpio

• October 21 : Mercury enters pre-retrograde shadow

• November 9: Stationary Mercury Retrograde

• November 29: Stationary Mercury direct

• December 15: Mercury emerges from post-retrograde shadow

• January 2, 2026: Mercury leaves Sagittarius

Mercury RX in Sagittarius: Where Do These Beliefs Come From?

Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign, associated with the search for meaning, the expansion of knowledge, and the exploration of new ideas beyond familiar terrain. Unlike Aries and Leo—who embody the fire element's drive and individual expression in a much more direct and personal way—Sagittarius elevates that energy toward the abstract : it needs to understand, make connections, and lift its gaze above the immediate.

However, Sagittarius is Mercury's detriment sign . What does this mean? In astrology, a planet in detriment is in a sign opposite the one it rules, making it difficult for it to fully express its natural qualities . Mercury, by nature, seeks clarity, precision, efficiency, and detail . It's a planet associated with concrete information, data, and precise communication. But Sagittarius, ruled by Jupiter, has a completely different energy: it focuses on the big picture, on the search for meaning, and tends to overlook the details.

That is to say, when Mercury transits Sagittarius, that characteristic clarity and precision are somewhat diluted. Instead of focusing on pure information, Mercury in Sagittarius tends to convey beliefs, visions, and ways of seeing the world that are passionate, but often very subjective . This can be positive for thinking about ambitious ideas, dreaming big, and making long-term plans, but it can also lead to exaggeration, grandiloquence, and a disconnect from reality.

On a collective level , Sagittarius is linked to the larger systems that structure thought : religions, legal codes, educational institutions, and the media. Everything that influences how a society interprets the world, defines what is right, transmits values, or disseminates ideas falls within its domain. It also governs transnational movements: migration, international treaties, study abroad, and the circulation of ideas and bodies across borders. When this energy is activated, ideological debates open up, narratives are confronted, and dominant beliefs are realigned.

On a personal level , Sagittarius compels us to reconsider our meaning . It leads us to question whether we believe, and what we believe in . Sagittarian energy is also related to the need to step back —physically or emotionally—to gain clarity and not get lost in unnecessary details. It can also awaken in us the desire to teach, transmit, and share what was once merely an intuition, but which, over time, eventually transformed into a vision.

What is the Purpose of Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius?

This phase aims to review the beliefs that structure our thinking and the way we use words to convey ideas, visions, or knowledge. Sagittarius, at its best, asks questions and seeks to understand meaning, rather than trying to convey it in a messianic manner. But when this energy is expressed in its less constructive form, it can lead to inflated speeches that seek to "enlighten" people with the absolute truth, to claims that sound good but have no basis, or to a rigid defense of beliefs that have never been questioned.

Thus, when Mercury retrogrades, this sign invites us to question the content of our broader ideas : those that structure our plans, those that define what we believe, those we use to explain what happens to us. It will be time to separate enthusiasm from self-deception, and conviction from dogmatism.

The real turning point in this transition occurs when we stop speaking to pontificate—and start speaking to find the common thread and meaning . Only then do words cease to be fragile and disconnected from our true way of thinking and believing, and become real tools.

Some questions for this part of the retrograde:

• Am I speaking from a clear, fact-based vision, or from an unverified ideal?

• Am I conveying ideas that I wish were true, even if they have no solid basis?

• What beliefs am I absolutely closed to being questioned?

• On what issues do I feel I have "the truth" and that others are simply asleep or less evolved than me?

• In what areas do I need to review my beliefs or plans before expanding further?

• Am I communicating to connect ideas or to impose discourses?

If we do the necessary work, when Mercury resumes its direct motion, it will do so with a better integration between the need for meaning and the value of facts . This transit is an opportunity to adapt ideas to the specific terrain and build communication that maintains enthusiasm—but without losing touch with reality and the critical sense so necessary in this era of AI and intercepted information.

Mercury RX in Scorpio: Are We Willing to Look at the Intentions Behind the Form?

Scorpio is a fixed water sign, associated with emotional transformation, the ability to see beyond the apparent, and the drive to delve into the core of things. Thus, Scorpio is oriented toward unraveling what is hidden . It is not interested in superficial form, but in the real content. Therefore, its energy is intimately linked to power , transformation , and information that is not explicitly stated.

When Mercury transits this sign, language becomes more strategic, more charged with intent , and also more prone to silence , subtext , or even manipulation . Instead of speaking to inform, there may be a need to protect what is known—or to use it as a tool of control . So during this part of the retrograde, words may become dense, charged, suspicious, or difficult to interpret. There are layers behind every sentence . There are motivations behind every silence.

This phase of the transit can bring to the surface memories, data, or truths that have been attempted to be hidden . It can also eloquently show how certain forms of communication are contaminated by resentment, mistrust, or unconscious mechanisms operating beneath the discourse. At its most unconscious, this Mercury can revive old patterns of manipulation—either from us or toward us—or reactivate past tensions that were never fully addressed.

On a collective level , Scorpio is associated with everything that operates beneath the visible surface: shared finances, inheritances, debts, implicit contracts, secrets, pacts . It also governs the mechanisms of power that are exercised from the shadows: espionage, manipulation, mafias, hidden control structures . It governs processes of elimination, what must be extirpated for something to continue functioning: surgery, intensive care medicine, forensic investigation. It also governs everything extracted from the depths, such as mining, oil, gas, and wells . On a more symbolic level, it governs nuclear weapons, technologies that concentrate disproportionate power , and strategic resources that remain hidden... until they explode.

On a personal level , Scorpio forces us to go through discomfort and become aware of our most wounded and vulnerable side , in order to recover our power and emerge more lucid, more whole and with renewed emotional strength.

What is the Purpose of Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio?

This phase aims to raise awareness of the relationship we have with the information we hide, distort, or use as a means of protection. Scorpio doesn't communicate spontaneously or with a desire to please: they select, omit, insinuate, and withhold. But that same energy, when it becomes rigid or fearful, can turn language into a weapon (not a positive one).

Therefore, Mercury retrograde in this sign invites us to examine how willing we are to name what we truly feel/think . And also to ask ourselves whether we use knowledge as a bridge or a trench. Which silences are protective? And which are control mechanisms? How much of what we keep quiet is based on a fear of losing advantage, power, or clarity?

The true potential of this transition manifests when we dare to name what we've been avoiding, without using words as punishment or as a tool of manipulation. When this happens, communication ceases to be a battlefield—and becomes a path to real transformation.

Some questions for this phase of retrograde:

• Am I saying everything I think or am I editing my speech to protect myself?

• Am I using the information I have as a bridge or as a control tool?

• What part of my communication is tinged with suspicion or resentment?

• Am I willing to name what makes me uncomfortable, even if it means losing my advantage?

• What things do I prefer to keep quiet so as not to appear vulnerable?

• Can I have a conversation without manipulating, avoiding, or punishing with silence?

If we do the necessary work during this phase, when Mercury returns to its direct motion , we'll be able to use words in a cleaner, more honest, and less fraught way. This transit is an opportunity to recognize the hidden dynamics that affect what we say—and begin to speak from a more real place, even if that inevitably means taking emotional risks.

Phases of This Retrogradation:

Monday, October 6, 2025: Mercury Enters Scorpio

Mercury's entry into Scorpio on October 6 marked the beginning of this retrograde cycle , although at the time we probably didn't notice any concrete signs of what it would bring later. However, that day, we began to enter the realm of the issues this transit will bring to the forefront.

From that moment on, a tendency to read more into the lines than necessary may have arisen, to distrust different ideas because they seem to have an agenda, or to want to be in control of everyday conversations. Although no obvious blockages had yet appeared, we were already entering the climate that, as the retrograde progressed, would begin to intensify.

Tuesday, October 21: Mercury Enters Shadow, 20° Scorpio

On October 21, Mercury entered its shadow phase , and while we may not have perceived major changes at the time, it was the beginning of a process that, little by little, began to change the way we process information and communicate. The first signs were there , but they were still subtle: small misunderstandings, moments of confusion, or situations in which we perhaps assumed more than we really knew.

Communication may have become more closed, more charged, or more tense . Perhaps we noticed that certain conversations avoided the important issues, or that some words were tinged with suspicion, as if we couldn't fully trust what was being said (or what we kept quiet about). Doubts may also arise about the transparency of our own thoughts, or the need to withhold information to avoid exposing ourselves. This is where the first disagreements began to develop, not so much over what was said, but over what was left unsaid.

In retrospect we can see that this was the point at which themes began to develop that, with Mercury now retrograde, began to become more evident .

What was happening in your life regarding the areas Mercury rules between October 21 and November 9? These will be the topics you'll need to review.

Sunday, November 9: Mercury Stationary Retrograde, 6° Sagittarius

And here the most critical point, the retrograde phase itself, begins. Mercury stops at 6° of Sagittarius , marking the moment when its influence begins to manifest itself most clearly in our lives. This is when the signs that have been developing during the shadow phase become unmistakable , and we begin to clearly see which aspects need to be reviewed or reconsidered.

If we have planets or sensitive points at this degree in our natal chart, this Mercury retrograde is likely to impact us more strongly than others. What happens these days may feel more personal, more decisive, and harder to ignore. There may be unexpected twists, temporary blockages, or the need to pause and reconsider recent decisions.

This is where we truly begin to experience Mercury retrograde at its best . While it can be a challenging period, it's also a key opportunity to identify patterns of thinking or communication that need adjusting . Whatever is revealed now is not a coincidence , but an invitation to look more closely and learn from what's happening.

Thursday, November 20: Mercury Cazimi, 28° Scorpio

(It occurs simultaneously with a New Moon in Scorpio, that is, cazimi de Luna also)

We've reached the midpoint of the retrograde phase . On this day, Mercury retrograde aligns with the Sun , in what is known as the cazimi , a key moment where its energy is purified, renewed, and gives us a moment of clarity in the midst of the process .

This isn't a moment of noisy lucidity or euphoric responses. Scorpio doesn't manifest like that. But it is a moment of intimate, precise, transformative revelation . A truth that until now remained hidden can emerge with clarity . Words appear to courageously name something; certain things begin to be understood from within, something we may have already sensed—but which we can no longer deny.

Occurring at the same time as the New Moon , this cazimi not only clears communication: it also marks the beginning of a new emotional cycle linked to the desire to understand deeply, to speak with intention, to establish a new relationship with the truth we feel, not with what suits us.

Some points to consider in this Mercury Cazimi in Scorpio:

• What truths are you ready to face?

This cazimi can reveal what you were avoiding saying—or what someone was avoiding saying to you—because it involved consequences. They might not be gentle revelations, but they can be liberating.

• What part of your communication needs to stop being in defense or strategy mode?

Is there anything you say to protect yourself? To avoid hurt? This cazimi can show you which silences are perpetuating a form of power you no longer need.

• Where are you loading your words with more intention than necessary?

Scorpio's intensity, at its least constructive, can make words heavy, closed, and difficult to decode. This cazimi can help you overcome the urge to control with language.

• What conversation do you need to have straight away?

Maybe not today—but this cazimi can clearly show you what that conversation is that can no longer be postponed.

• Can you initiate a more honest way of communicating, even if it makes you feel vulnerable?

This conjunction with the Moon marks a new beginning. A more real way of connecting with what you think, what you keep quiet, and what you share.

Saturday, November 29: Mercury Stationary Direct, 20° Scorpio

On November 29, Mercury ends its retrograde motion and stations at 20° Scorpio , a moment when the review process begins to close its cycles. It's not simply about regaining mental clarity, but about resuming a more lucid dialogue about what was kept silent, distorted, or interpreted out of fear and/or control . The doubts, tensions, or suspicions that surfaced during these weeks begin to reorganize—not only at the level of ideas, but also in the way we manage the information we share (or choose not to share).

If you have personal planets or angles between 20° Scorpio and 4° Sagittarius , this influence may be felt much more personally, marking a turning point . What would normally be just another Mercury retrograde could, in this case, become a significant transit, bringing events or revelations that direct your path with greater awareness and precision.

This day can bring a sense of alignment with what's next , though still not entirely clear (remember, Mercury is in the shadows). It's the beginning of a new mental direction , but in Scorpio, this orientation doesn't seek immediate certainty or display: the goal is depth, honesty, and determination. Whatever emerges at this moment could feel like an internal decision that no longer needs to be postponed—even if it hasn't been fully expressed out loud yet.

From here, Mercury begins to regain momentum, and ideas begin to organize . The path becomes clearer, but the key remains silent observation, emotional coherence, and the will not to regress to what we already know doesn't serve us.

Monday, December 15: Mercury Leaves Shadow, 6° Sagittarius

Today, the retrograde process is practically complete. We've already traveled through the same section of the zodiac for the third time, and now the transit is 95% complete . This is the moment when we can begin to see more clearly what has changed in our way of thinking and the direction of our mental energy .

Attention! This retrograde motion will be a preview of what will be reactivated in October 2026, when Venus retrogrades in Scorpio . While the same degrees will not be covered—Venus retrogrades starting at 8°—the Scorpio territory will be reactivated, and there could be echoes, tensions, or emotional themes that are directly linked to what we are experiencing now. That is why it is important to carefully observe what ties, silences, internal loyalties, or difficult truths were at play during this period , because all of that could reappear in new scenarios, but with similar patterns.

After having gone through a complete retrograde, Mercury resumes its advance in Sagittarius , which encourages us to look ahead with a more lucid and less naive vision. What we discovered during the weeks of Scorpio's retrograde now needs to be transformed into direction; this transit doesn't leave us with absolute certainties, but it does leave us with better questions. Hopefully, by then, we'll have less need to impose our ideas and more willingness to understand what truly gives meaning to what we think, what we believe, and what we're willing to communicate.

Friday, January 2: Mercury Leaves Sagittarius

On January 2, Mercury leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn, marking the definitive end of the retrograde process . Although the formal transit concluded on December 15, this sign change represents the moment when mental energy stabilizes and regains strength after passing through a sign that has been uncomfortable for it. Having left its detriment behind, Mercury can now express itself with greater clarity, strategy, and coherence.

Capricorn doesn't let vague intuitions or grandiloquent speeches sway them. Their approach is concrete, structured, and pragmatic. Therefore, this shift allows everything that was questioned, stirred up, or thrown into disarray during the retrograde —especially in terms of ideas, beliefs, intentions, and silences—to now begin to be channeled into firm decisions and methodically executed plans.

After reviewing the most hidden content (Scorpio) and questioning our own visions (Sagittarius), we enter a stage where it's time to make commitments . From here, the decisions we make—and the things we choose to communicate—begin to chart a new, real direction.

Effects of This Mercury Retrograde According to the House(s) of Your Natal Chart Where It Transits:

Find out where the sign is in your birth chart. The sector between 20° Scorpio and 6° Sagittarius . This is where you'll experience the retrograde motion. Then, look at the chart above to see which house(s) it corresponds to, and then read the corresponding text below:

(Need help finding that sector in your birth chart? Read this step-by-step guide here .)

House 1: Identity, Beginnings

When Mercury retrogrades in the 1st house of your natal chart, not only is your identity and the way you present yourself to the world affected, but also any new beginnings you're involved in. The 1st house governs these beginnings, so it's a critical time to reflect on any new projects or initiatives you're considering. You may feel a pause or uncertainty about whether it's the right time to start something new.

When Mercury returns to its direct motion, you'll have a clearer perspective on your identity and how to begin what you truly want to build . The words you use, the image you project, and the mindset you maintain throughout this process will determine the types of opportunities you begin to attract.

Practical Tips

1. Reflect on new beginnings: Before embarking on new projects or significant changes, take time to reflect. Mercury retrograde is an opportunity to reevaluate your intentions and make sure you're on the right path.

2. Listen to how you name yourself internally

Pay attention to the type of self-talk you have. Are you reinforcing insecurities or clearly validating who you are? Retrogradation can reveal phrases that no longer represent you and that it's time to let go.

3. Detects rigid or defensive forms of expression

Perhaps you're asserting yourself more strongly than necessary. Where are you over-explaining, justifying, or trying to prove something? This transit allows you to soften your posture without losing your presence.

4. Observe how you react when you are not understood.

Misunderstandings at this stage can clearly show you where you're still waiting for approval or get frustrated if you're misunderstood. Learn to keep your voice even in the face of discomfort.

5. Reframe your way of presenting yourself to the world

It's not just about external image, but also about attitude and tone. Does your appearance reflect who you are now? This is a good time to adjust your presence—verbal, physical, or visual—to your most authentic version.

House 2: Talents, Values, Self-esteem, Finances

When Mercury retrogrades in the 2nd House, which governs personal resources, finances, and values , you may face revisions and delays in these areas. You could experience problems with payments, financial contracts, or income, as well as difficulty properly valuing your possessions or abilities. This is a period when you may feel financial insecurity or reconsider your priorities regarding what you value.

When Mercury returns to its direct motion, you'll have a clearer perspective on how to manage your resources, how to value your work, and how to have a mindset more aligned with abundance and personal security . The decisions you make through this process will help strengthen the way you relate to stability and future growth.

Practical Tips

1. Review your beliefs about deservingness

Do you feel like you have to justify what you receive? This transit can reveal automatic thoughts that sabotage your self-esteem. It's time to question which ideas you inherited about your worth and which ones you chose.

2. Observe how you talk about yourself and your abilities

The 2nd House not only speaks to what you have, but also to how you describe yourself in relation to your worth. Listen carefully to see if you're downplaying your talents or communicating your experience with insecurity. This transit invites you to strengthen your self-affirmation without excess or false modesty.

3. Reframe your relationship with money from your scale of values

This is a good time to review whether your spending and financial decisions reflect what you truly value. It's not just about saving or spending, but about building an economy that's more consistent with your current identity.

4. Avoid important financial decisions

During this phase, doubts, forgetfulness, or a lack of key information may arise. Avoid signing contracts, making large investments, or assuming long-term financial commitments. Wait until Mercury returns to direct motion to move forward with clarity.

5. Rearrange your material space and finances as an act of affirmation

Your finances and your physical environment reflect what you value. Reviewing and reorganizing what you buy, use, store, or discard can be a symbolic act of realigning yourself with your self-worth and worth. Do it with intention.

  

House 3: Communication, Learning, Immediate Environment

Mercury's retrograde motion in the 3rd house affects communication, short trips , and interaction with siblings and neighbors . During this phase, you may experience misunderstandings, technical problems with communication devices, travel delays, or complications in daily coordination. You may also face difficulties expressing your ideas or receiving clear information .

When Mercury returns to its direct motion , you'll have a clearer perspective on how to communicate more effectively, what information is truly worth processing, and how to improve the quality of your daily interactions . The conversations you have and the decisions you make from this process will help clarify how you express your ideas and connect with others.

Practical Tips

1. Review your way of communicating everyday ideas

It's not just about speaking clearly, but also about detecting whether you're taking things for granted. Are you truly listening or just responding? This transit helps you fine-tune the most basic and frequent exchanges: the one you have every day with those closest to you.

2. Detect repetitive mental habits that no longer serve you

The 3rd House also governs automatic thoughts. Where are you repeating ideas or phrases that no longer represent your current perspective? Write down what you find yourself saying without having thought about it. There may be something important there to review.

3. Question your way of learning

Perhaps what once served you well for studying, concentrating, or research has become limited. This transit may show you that your mind needs new rhythms, other methods, or even other interests. Listen to it before signing up for something new.

4. Avoid quick decisions on neighborhood issues or daily logistics

Any matter related to relocations, minor moves, or agreements with neighbors may require more time. What seems like a practical solution today may need adjustments when Mercury turns direct again.

5. Do a conscious digital audit

This is a good time to clear your mental channels: What do you consume every day? What conversations do you have out of habit? Make room for readings, people, and topics that truly stimulate your mind.

House 4: Roots, Family, Home, Past

Practical Tips

1. Observe how you talk about your personal story

Do you repeat inherited phrases without questioning them? Do you still define yourself based on old experiences that no longer reflect who you are? This transition allows you to identify how family history continues to shape your way of thinking and speaking to yourself.

2. Review your communication within the home

Misunderstandings with close family members can point to unresolved issues. It's not just about arguing less, but also about identifying what silences you're carrying around, what you're keeping quiet about, and why. Regression can open up space for postponed conversations.

3. Connect with your past to give it new meaning

This transit doesn't force you to relive what hurt, but it does force you to more clearly observe what mental or emotional burdens you continue to carry out of unconscious loyalty. It's a good time to write, reread diaries, and review family archives with a fresh perspective.

4. Make small adjustments to your private space

Changing something in your home—even a small one—can help you think differently. This transit doesn't call for major renovations, but rather symbolic moves: rearranging, moving, cleaning, as part of a more internal process of emotional reorganization.

5. Ask yourself what it means to “feel at home” today.

The 4th House isn't just about your physical home. Where do you feel grounded? Who can you let your guard down with? What makes a space safe for you? Mercury retrograde here invites you to redefine your idea of ​​intimacy from a more conscious place.

House 5: Creativity, Children, Pleasure, Hobbies

If Mercury retrogrades in your 5th House, the review process focuses on your creative expression, the way you enjoy life, and your relationship with spontaneity . This transit may make you rethink what you're passionate about, what activities bring you true satisfaction , and whether you're allowing yourself to enjoy things without restrictions.

This is a time when creative projects from the past, old hobbies you'd put aside, or even questions about how you express your authenticity may resurface. You might ask yourself: Am I connecting with my creativity in a genuine way? Am I allowing myself to enjoy myself without guilt? Am I expressing what I truly feel, or am I limiting myself out of fear of judgment?

When Mercury returns to its direct motion , you'll have a clearer perspective on how to integrate creativity, play, and enjoyment into your life in a more authentic way. What you decide in this process will help strengthen the way you express your identity and how you allow yourself to experience pleasure without self-imposed restrictions.

Practical Tips

1. Review how you express yourself when you are not seeking approval.

The 5th House governs spontaneous creativity. This transit invites you to observe whether your ideas are born from enjoyment or are conditioned by how they will be received. Authenticity doesn't need validation; it needs inner freedom.

2. Identify what activities you used to enjoy and have stopped doing.

Perhaps what once brought you joy has now been relegated. This transit can help you recover hobbies or forms of expression that were important to you and can now return with new meaning.

3. Observe the way you communicate with your children or with people who awaken your protective and playful side.

Mercury retrograde here can highlight projections, demands, or fixed ideas about how others should be or express themselves. Listening more openly is a key part of the process.

4. Reframe your idea of ​​“being special”

The 5th House also speaks to the creative ego. What are you doing just to prove a point? What projects or ideas have you inflated beyond your means? This transit helps relieve that pressure, so that desire can once again find a more genuine place.

5. Review creative projects with a critical eye but without self-sabotage.

It's an excellent time to edit, reorganize, or redefine ideas that were previously just impulses. If something has real value, it will be able to stand after this review. Let time clear away the superficial.

  

House 6: Lifestyle, Routines, Health, Vocation of Service

If Mercury retrogrades in your 6th House, the review process focuses on your daily life, your habits, the way you organize your time, and how you manage your physical and mental well-being . This transit may make you question whether your routine is working or if you need to make adjustments to improve your efficiency and balance .

This is a time when delays, organizational imbalances, or the need to rethink how you allocate your energy may arise. You might ask yourself: Am I managing my time well? How do my habits affect my health? Do I need to make changes to my routine to feel better?

When Mercury returns to its direct motion , you'll have a clearer perspective on what adjustments you need to make to your routine, your health, and your approach to daily work . The decisions you make during this process can mark a turning point in your relationship with discipline and self-care.

Practical Tips

1. Review your internal dialogue regarding your body and productivity

Do you speak to yourself in a demanding manner, as if you're always indebted to yourself? This transit can show you how certain thoughts have become silent commands that affect your physical and mental well-being.

2. Detect automatisms in your routine that no longer provide you with anything

Are there gestures, schedules, or habits you follow simply out of habit? This is a good time to take a step back and start simplifying. Efficiency doesn't always mean doing more, but rather doing what truly matters.

3. Be flexible with your daily organization

Unforeseen events, changes in pace, or the need to adapt your work methods may arise. This isn't about disorder, but rather about adjusting the system. What this transit reveals isn't chaos, but rather unnecessary rigidity.

4. Take care of your health without becoming obsessed

Avoid jumping to conclusions about minor symptoms. Take advantage of the opportunity to review overdue tests or change your approach if a treatment or habit is no longer working. Listen to your body carefully, not anxiously.

5. Ask yourself if what you do every day reflects your sense of purpose.

The 6th House also governs service. Do you feel your work—paid or unpaid—has meaning? This transit allows you to reframe your usefulness from a place more connected to yourself, not just what's expected of you.

House 7: One-to-One Relationships

If Mercury retrogrades in your 7th House, the review process focuses on your closest ties, the way you communicate in your relationships, and how you handle agreements with others . This transit can bring about a rethinking of the way you relate to others, especially in terms of expectations, commitments, and negotiations .

This is a period in which unfinished conversations, misunderstandings, or the need to clarify situations in your personal and professional relationships may resurface. You might ask yourself: Am I clearly expressing what I need? How am I handling disagreements? Am I truly listening to the other person or interpreting through my own filters?

When Mercury returns to its direct motion , you'll have a clearer perspective on how to improve communication in your relationships, which agreements are truly worthwhile, and how to build more authentic and balanced bonds . What you define in this process will make a difference in how you connect with others in the long run.

Practical Tips

1. Review how you listen to those in front of you

This transit may show you that you weren't grasping what the other person was really trying to say. Perhaps you've been interpreting from your assumptions or projecting what you wanted to hear. Clarity begins when you make room for true listening.

2. Detect communication patterns that you repeat in your relationships

Do you tend to hold back to avoid conflict or, on the contrary, speak before thinking? Observe which mechanism is activated when you disagree. This retrograde allows you to disarm automatic reactions and open a more honest channel.

3. Avoid important decisions in contracts or partnerships

In one-on-one negotiations or work relationships, information is likely to be missing or agreements may be reinterpreted later. This isn't the time to sign without reading it twice. Wait until Mercury is direct to move forward with greater clarity.

4. If you are in a legal process, stay alert to details

The fine print matters. So do the words spoken quietly. This transit may bring revisions, postponements, or the need to rethink your position. Mind your timing, your responses, and your tone.

5. Reflect on how you define commitment

The 7th House isn't just about your relationship; it's about mirroring it: What kind of bond are you building with your partner? Where do you connect from, and what do you expect the other to hold for you? This transit can help you redraw boundaries, renegotiate agreements, or simply better understand what each partner needs.

House 8: Emotional Intimacy, Shared Resources, Inheritances, Transformations

If Mercury retrogrades in your 8th House, the review process focuses on your deepest connections, trust, shared resources, and personal transformation processes . This transit may lead you to question how you handle emotional and material commitments, and what you need to rethink in terms of commitment, vulnerability, and dependence .

This is a time when conversations about shared money, inheritances, debts, or financial arrangements may arise, as well as moments of introspection about how you manage attachment and emotional security in your closest relationships . You might ask yourself: Am I trusting the right person? How do I manage the resources I share with others? What internal processes do I need to go through to let go of what no longer serves me?

When Mercury returns to its direct motion , you'll have a clearer perspective on how to establish stronger and more sincere bonds, how to better manage shared resources, and how to transform the way you relate to what truly matters to you . What you decide in this process can mark a profound change in your life.

Practical Tips

1. Review how you talk about what hurts or bothers you.

This transit may show you that you avoid certain topics for fear of emotional exposure. Observing your language when faced with pain, loss, or fear will help you regain power over what previously seemed unapproachable.

2. Question how you communicate in emotionally charged relationships

Are you saying what you truly feel or just what the other person can tolerate? The 8th House demands depth, but also clarity. This transit invites you to name what is usually kept hidden, respectfully but directly.

3. Avoid important decisions about debts, loans or inheritances

There may be information you don't yet know or misinterpretations in shared financial agreements. Review the documents, conditions, and terms before committing.

4. Observe how you position yourself in relation to dependence and control

Are you silently ceding power? Or trying to control what you can't say? This transit allows you to review relationships where there's emotional or economic fusion, in order to rebalance the exchange.

5. Take advantage of this period to transform your deepest internal discourse

The 8th House governs the processes of symbolic rebirth. What personal narrative is ready to die? What new way of understanding your story needs to emerge? Not everything is said out loud, but everything you think affects you. Examine it honestly.

House 9: Beliefs, Philosophy of Life, Higher Education, Long Trips

If Mercury retrogrades in your 9th House, the process of review focuses on your beliefs, your way of interpreting reality, and how you expand your knowledge . This transit may lead you to question ideas you took for granted, explore new perspectives, or reconsider studies, travel, or long-term projects .

This is a time when doubts about your purpose, your worldview, or your plans for personal and professional growth may arise. You might ask yourself: Are my beliefs still aligned with my evolution? Am I looking for answers in the right places? Do I need to rethink my academic or professional path?

When Mercury returns to its direct motion , you'll have a clearer perspective on what knowledge truly nourishes you, how to authentically expand your world, and how to redefine your life philosophy from a deeper, more personal understanding.

Practical Tips

1. Question your certainties

This transit invites you to rethink ideas you once held unquestionable. Perhaps something you've always held dear no longer fits with what you're experiencing. It's not about overturning your thinking, but rather updating your beliefs and rethinking what doesn't fit.

2. Review how you talk about what you believe

Is your way of communicating your beliefs open or imposing? Are you willing to listen to other perspectives without being closed off? This transit may show you that the problem isn't what you think, but how you're saying it.

3. Avoid academic commitments or important trips without reviewing the details thoroughly.

The 9th House governs higher education and long trips. If you're about to sign something related to a university, a course, or international travel, make sure you have all the information clear. Misunderstandings are common under this transit.

4. Review your ideas about what is correct, universal, or “normal.”

This transit may reveal rigid beliefs about other cultures, religions, or ways of life different from your own. Perhaps you learned to see the world from a single angle. Now you can broaden that perspective without losing your judgment, but eliminating prejudices that serve you no good.

5. Write down what you understand in a more comprehensive way.

Reflective thinking requires time and space. Take advantage of this transition to record the big questions you're asking yourself, without needing to resolve them yet. Sometimes, what seems like a contradiction is just the beginning of a more mature philosophy.

House 10: Professional Ambitions, Social Role, Authority, Vision of Success

If Mercury retrogrades in your 10th House, the review process focuses on your career, your public image, and the way you define success . This transit may lead you to question your professional goals, the direction you've taken, and whether you're truly aligned with what you want to build long-term .

This is a time when doubts may arise about your career decisions, your reputation, or the authority you wield in your professional environment . You might ask yourself: Am I on the right path? Is this the image I want to project? Am I making decisions based on what I truly want or on what others expect of me?

When Mercury returns to direct motion , you'll have a clearer perspective on how to redefine your career goals, what adjustments to make to your career path, and how to align your vision of success with what truly inspires you .

Practical Tips

1. Review how you talk about what you do

Are you describing your work with confidence or with hesitation? Does your speech reflect what you truly value or what you think is expected of you? This transit allows you to detect distortions between your social role and the way you present it.

2. Question your idea of ​​professional success

Who are you building your goals for? This period invites you to examine whether your ambition follows your own criteria or whether you're trying to meet external expectations that no longer represent you.

3. Reframe how you communicate with authority figures

Tensions may arise with bosses, influential people, or institutions. Observe whether you're giving in too much, forcing a position, or need to adjust the tone with which you express your position.

4. Avoid launching public or professional projects without reviewing all the details.

Mistakes, miscoordination, or misunderstandings are likely to affect your image. Wait until Mercury is direct to communicate important announcements or make visible decisions.

5. Take advantage of this moment to reorder your work priorities

External recognition matters, but it can't be your only guiding light. This transit allows you to re-examine the meaning of what you're building, and whether the direction you're headed truly represents you.

House 11: Groups, Friendships, Long-Term Goals

If Mercury retrogrades in your 11th House, the process of review focuses on your social ties, the groups you belong to, and the direction of your future goals . This transit may lead you to question whether the people you surround yourself with are aligned with your growth and whether the dreams you pursue still make sense to you .

This is a time when doubts about friendships, collaborations, or collective projects may arise, as well as the need to rethink your long-term goals. You might ask yourself: Am I surrounded by people who truly inspire me? Are the goals I have still relevant, or do I need to adjust them? How can I connect with those who share my vision?

When Mercury returns to its direct motion , you'll have a clearer perspective on which friendships and alliances truly contribute to your growth, what adjustments you need to make to your collective projects, and how to redefine your aspirations in a way that is more aligned with your personal evolution .

Practical Tips

1. Review how you communicate within your social circles

Are you saying what you really think or adapting to fit in? This transit can show you where you're silencing yourself to avoid inconvenience, or where you're forcing a voice that doesn't represent you.

2. Question your long-term goals

This is a good time to ask yourself if the goals you're still pursuing still make sense. Maybe you set a goal years ago, but it no longer moves you. Rethinking isn't giving up; it's updating your direction.

3. Observe who you share your ideas with

Some friends may clearly show their support, others less so. This retrograde motion can help you distinguish between those with whom you can grow mentally and those with whom you just share out of habit.

4. Avoid important group commitments during this transit.

Team projects, coordination roles, or decisions within organizations can be complicated by misunderstandings or unspoken expectations. Wait until everything is clearer before taking on new roles.

5. Reflect on the sense of belonging

Do you feel a part of the spaces you frequent? Or are you playing a role that no longer represents you? Mercury retrograde in this house invites you to consider which environments allow your voice to flow freely—and which ones dilute it.

  

House 12: Endings, Subconscious, Spirituality, Hidden Places

If Mercury retrogrades in your 12th House, the review process focuses on your internal world, your connection to the intangible, and how you process what hasn't yet been fully resolved . This transit can lead to moments of deep introspection, where patterns from the past, repressed thoughts, or unexpressed emotions begin to surface .

This is a period when the rational mind may feel blurred, making immediate clarity more difficult but favoring a stronger connection with intuition. You might ask yourself: What do I need to let go of in order to move forward? Am I running away from something instead of facing it? How can I integrate silence and introspection without getting lost in the confusion?

When Mercury returns to its direct motion , you'll have a clearer perspective on what you need to definitively close, how to integrate a deeper vision of yourself, and how to reconnect with your spirituality from a more authentic place aligned with your personal growth.

Practical Tips

1. Check what you are silently closing

This transit can mark the end of a mental or emotional phase. You may not announce it openly, but something inside is already ending. It's time to name, even if only for yourself, what internal cycle is coming to an end.

2. Secretly observe your activities

Everything you do when no one is watching—what you read, what you think, what you plan in private—takes center stage during this retrograde. Are you cultivating something meaningful or simply escaping from the visible?

3. Question your relationship with isolation

Are you withdrawing to process or to avoid? This retrograde can help you detect whether silence allows you to heal or if you're repressing what you need to confront. Withdrawal can be fruitful, but it isn't always.

4. Review how you think about the spiritual

The 12th House also governs your connection with the invisible. Are you searching for spiritual certainties as if they were technical answers? This transit can help you let go of formulas and recover a more honest—albeit more ambiguous—relationship with the sacred.

5. Make space to understand what is not yet shown

During this transit, it's common for answers not to come immediately. Some understandings require time, sleep, or a pause. Don't force clarity. Trust what's working in the background: the meaning will reveal itself later.