Dear readers,
Mercury is beginning its retrograde… Please consider not only the start and end dates but also the shadow periods when assessing its impact. ☺
Key Dates:
• Retrograde begins November 9, 2025 (Mercury at 6°51′ Sagittarius)
• Retrograde ends (Direct return): November 29, 2025 (Mercury at 20°42′ Scorpio)
• Post-shadow ends December 16, 2025
♈ Aries Rising
It is coming… Mercury’s retrograde in Sagittarius is shaking up your communication and thought patterns. Aries, your courage is undeniable—but now, the focus shifts from “what I say” to “how I’m understood.” During this time, messages, social media interactions, or plans may face delays. Yet this is not a setback—it is an opportunity to pause and ask yourself, “Is my intention truly aligned?”
In its unique form: Aries, racing at the speed of light, suddenly shifts into reverse—choosing a completely new direction.
♉ Taurus Rising
With Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, your sense of value, security, and resources is being redefined. Taurus, you crave stability, yet this time you may find yourself asking, “What happens when I share my resources?” Expect unexpected revisions involving technology, finances, or how you express appreciation.
In its unique form: Your self-worth is not measured by external validation—it’s reflected in the relationship you build with yourself.
♊ Gemini Rising
Gemini, Mercury is your ruling planet—so this retrograde feels especially personal. In Sagittarius, it invites you to revisit your beliefs, long-term visions, and big-picture goals. Old ideas may resurface, and you might question, “What do I truly believe?”
In its unique form: A long-awaited journey, learning process, or expansion project is being rewritten from the inside out.
♋ Cancer Rising
Cancer, themes of home and family come into sharp focus. Throughout this retrograde, old pattern, memories, and family dynamics may resurface for emotional review. Conversations once avoided may finally find a voice—approach them with empathy, not anxiety.
In its unique form: The silence within your home begins to echo; you finally hear what your heart has been trying to say.
♌ Leo Rising
Leo, it is time to take the stage—but this time, the spotlight also shines behind the scenes. During Mercury’s retrograde in Sagittarius, your daily routines, work habits, or creative expressions may require adjustment. You might even rethink how you communicate your creative vision.
In its unique form: Under the bright lights, Leo takes the microphone—not to boast, but to amplify the voices of the unheard.
♍ Virgo Rising
Virgo, this retrograde engages your mental world—learning, foreign perspectives, and philosophical growth come under review. As Mercury backtracks through Sagittarius, your perception expands, yet you are also prompted to ask, “Is this realistic?” Work and service areas may shift in frequency.
In its unique form: From your high tower, you focus your lens on distant horizons—only to discover that the vastness you seek already lives within you.
♎ Libra Rising
Libra, relationships and partnerships take center stage once again. As Mercury retrogrades in Sagittarius, you will find yourself asking, “Can I stay connected and still be free?” Collaborations, contracts, and teamwork demand extra mindfulness.
In its unique form: Libra builds a bridge—not toward another, but inward—creating harmony between you and yourself.
♏ Scorpio Rising
Scorpio, this retrograde marks a phase of deep transformation. As Mercury retraces its path through Sagittarius and then into Scorpio, it activates themes of shared resources, intimacy, and personal power.
In its unique form: Scorpio swims beneath the surface—but this time, rises above the water to reveal the depth of its truth.
♐ Sagittarius Rising
Sagittarius, this retrograde begins in your sign—making it especially potent. Your beliefs, life philosophy, and worldview are being rewritten. This is your chance to realign your story with authenticity.
In its unique form: You draw your bow once again—not to aim higher, but to revisit the past and transform what lies behind you.
♑ Capricorn Rising
Capricorn, this retrograde reverberates through your career, reputation, and public image. As Mercury moves backward in Sagittarius, issues of recognition, communication, and professional agreements may resurface for revision.
In its unique form: Capricorn calls from the mountaintop—but this time, the voice rises from the depths, calm and deliberate.
♒ Aquarius Rising
Aquarius, this retrograde stirs your social world—friendships, networks, and group projects come under review. Delays or technical issues might surface, yet this is where innovation is born.
In its unique form: Aquarius launches a new broadcast—recovering old frequencies, decoding forgotten messages, and transmitting wisdom through a renewed signal.
♓ Pisces Rising
Pisces, this retrograde is a deep inner dive. Beginning in Sagittarius and transitioning into Scorpio, it activates your dreams, intuition, and spiritual insight. Clarity in the outer world may fade, but your inner world becomes vividly alive.
In its unique form: Pisces swims through the ocean depths, rising to the surface to ask aloud, “What did I truly feel?”
Oguzhan Aslankurt
Astrologer
