Mercury Retrograde has become a pop-culture trope for broken phones and exes texting you. But if we look closer at the specific geometry of the November 2025 retrograde, a more useful narrative emerges.
This retrograde spans two vastly different archetypes: Sagittarius (Fire) and Scorpio (Water).
Phase 1: The Sagittarian Overshoot
From November 9th to 18th, Mercury moves backward through Sagittarius. This sign is about belief, expansion, and the "big picture." The trap here is overconfidence. We might agree to things we can't deliver or preach truths we haven't verified.
The Strategy: Audit your promises. If you've bitten off more than you can chew in October, use this week to renegotiate terms before reality bites.
Phase 2: The Scorpionic Deep Dive
On November 18th, Mercury retrogrades back into Scorpio. The energy drops from the head to the gut. This is where the real work happens. Scorpio rules what is hidden—financial debts, psychological complexes, and power dynamics.
The Strategy: Stop looking outward and look downward. This is the perfect time for investigative research, deep therapy, or forensic accounting. Solving a mystery now clears the path for December.
The Golden Moment
Watch for the Cazimi on November 20th. For a few hours, clarity pierces the veil. Write down the insights you receive then—they are your marching orders for the post-retrograde world.