Alright witches, celestial navigators and cosmic adventurers, buckle up! Mercury is doing its final backward dance of 2025, and this one feels like a deep dive into the very soul of the universe. From November 9th to November 29th, our cosmic messenger is going retrograde, starting its journey in the expansive, truth-seeking fires of Sagittarius before dipping into the intense, transformative waters of Scorpio. This isn’t just another tech-glitch, traffic-snarl, or miscommunicated text (though, yeah, expect a few of those). This retrograde is an invitation—a cosmic nudge—to truly reflect, revise, and realign before the year winds down. So, let’s explore more of the Last Mercury retrograde of 2025… what will it bring?
From Cosmic Wanderlust to Deep Sea Diving – last Mercury Retrograde of 2025
When Mercury first hits retrograde in Sagittarius (Nov 9th-18th), we’re going to feel a pull to revisit our grand visions, our philosophies, and perhaps those travel plans we put on the back burner. This is the universe asking: Are your beliefs still truly yours? Have you been chasing someone else’s truth? It’s a fantastic time to pick up that half-read spiritual book, reassess your long-term goals, and ensure your expansive ideas have solid ground beneath them. You might find yourself reconnecting with old mentors or rekindling a passion for learning. Just be mindful of those foot-in-mouth moments – Sagittarius can be blunt, and retrograde Mercury can make it land with an extra thud.
Then, around November 18th, Mercury slips back into the shadowy, mysterious realm of Scorpio. And that’s when things get real. Scorpio energy isn’t about surface-level chatter; it’s about piercing through illusions, confronting hidden truths, and delving into the depths of our psyche. This part of the retrograde invites us to:
Review our emotional investments: Where have you been pouring your energy? Is it truly worth it?
What else to do
Revisit financial dealings: Time to scrutinize those budgets, investments, and shared resources. Don’t be surprised if forgotten bills or old financial agreements resurface.
Reconnect with your power: Scorpio is all about transformation. This is an opportune time to release old resentments, shed outdated patterns, and reclaim parts of yourself you might have suppressed. It’s like a cosmic detox for your soul.
Deep dives into intimacy: Old relationship patterns or forgotten dynamics might resurface, prompting you to examine the true nature of your deepest bonds.
Navigating the Cosmic Tides
So, how do we surf these intense celestial waves?
Pause before you pounce: Especially when it comes to communication. Double-check emails, reread texts, and clarify intentions. Assume nothing.
Journal your way through: This is prime time for introspection. Write down your thoughts, fears, and epiphanies. You might unlock profound insights.
Back up your tech: Seriously. Just do it.
Embrace the “re-” words: Review, revise, reflect, reassess, reconsider, realign, retreat. These are your guiding principles.
Don’t start anything brand new: Unless you’re prepared for revisions down the line. Use this time to refine existing projects.
Who’s more affected?
The final Mercury Retrograde of 2025 creates a powerful, magnetic pull on several signs, but the ones most intensely affected fall into two major categories: the Mutable Signs (because the transit begins in one of them) and the Fixed Signs (because the transit ends in one of them). However, the transit is especially potent for those signs that rule the two houses Mercury is operating in: Gemini and Virgo (ruled by Mercury itself), and Sagittarius and Scorpio (the signs the planet is moving through).
The signs that will feel this deep, complex celestial rewind most acutely are Sagittarius, Scorpio, Gemini, and Virgo. Sagittarius will experience the initial shockwave as the retrograde begins in their First House of identity, forcing a sudden and personal re-evaluation of their current life path and truth. Scorpio then takes the spotlight as Mercury retreats into their sign, shining a detective’s light on their deepest-held secrets, shared finances, and personal sense of power, demanding a total internal housecleaning and transformation. Meanwhile, Gemini and Virgo, as the two signs ruled by Mercury, always feel the planet’s backspin in their bones; Gemini’s partnerships and Virgo’s daily routines will be put under intense review, forcing them to slow down and meticulously check their facts.
This final Mercury retrograde of 2025 isn’t here to trip us up; it’s here to help us tie up loose ends, gather our emotional resources, and ensure we’re stepping into the new year fully integrated and powerfully aligned. It’s a final, potent opportunity to clean house—both externally and internally—so we can truly embrace whatever 2026 has in store.
Aries
What’s in for you Aries? Well this retrograde is asking you to revisit shared investments and deep beliefs. Starting in your travel/philosophy sector, you might experience delays in long-distance plans or a re-evaluation of your core truths. When Mercury backs into Scorpio, the focus shifts intensely to debts, loans, and shared finances. Use this period to audit budgets, clarify emotional commitments, and finally address any lingering power dynamics in your closest relationships. 👉 Check also your Moon Sign and your Rising Sign (ascendant) – click HERE (x) to find them for free
Taurus
For Taurus, the focus is squarely on your partnerships and emotional resources. The retrograde begins by questioning shared power and intimacy—you may feel prompted to rework financial agreements or seek closure on an old, complex emotional issue. When it moves back into Scorpio, your one-on-one relationships are highlighted. Expect an ex-partner, business collaborator, or significant other to re-emerge for discussion and re-evaluation. 👉 Check also your Moon Sign and your Rising Sign (ascendant) – click HERE (x) to find them for free
Gemini
As Mercury is your ruling planet, you’ll feel this period strongly, Gemini! The rewind begins in your partnership sector, bringing up past relationship dynamics or communication issues that need resolving. As it dips into Scorpio, the energy concentrates on your daily routines and health habits. Use this time to refine your workflow, declutter your desk, or finally commit to a sustainable health regimen. Don’t sign any major new contracts without a triple-check! 👉 Check also your Moon Sign and your Rising Sign (ascendant) – click HERE (x) to find them for free
Cancer
Well, Cancer, this retrograde is primarily about workplace dynamics and creative fulfillment. It starts by shaking up your daily schedule and co-worker relations, asking you to refine your methods and maybe address an old work-related conflict. When it retreats into Scorpio, the focus shifts to your romance and creative expression sector. This is ideal for revisiting an abandoned passion project or getting closure on a past romantic connection that still occupies your mind. 👉 Check also your Moon Sign and your Rising Sign (ascendant) – click HERE (x) to find them for free
Leo
For you Leo, prepare for a period of creative revision and deep domestic reflection. The retrograde starts in your romance and pleasure sector, which might bring an ex or an old creative idea back into the spotlight for a second chance. When Mercury moves into Scorpio, its energy hits your home and family sector. This is the universe’s signal to address lingering issues with a relative, move forward on home repairs, or re-evaluate where you feel truly rooted and secure. 👉 Check also your Moon Sign and your Rising Sign (ascendant) – click HERE (x) to find them for free
Virgo
Your ruling planet is asking you to turn inward, Virgo, specifically addressing your home life and communication habits. Starting in your family sector, you may need to revisit old conversations with relatives or deal with unexpected home maintenance. When it backs into Scorpio, the energy focuses on your local environment, learning, and communication. Use this time to review important documents, double-check all travel itineraries, and reconnect with siblings or close neighbors. 👉 Check also your Moon Sign and your Rising Sign (ascendant) – click HERE (x) to find them for free
Libra
So Libra, this rewind is all about local communication and personal finances. The first half brings delays or mix-ups in short-distance travel, paperwork, and meetings—you’ll need to slow down and clarify everything you say or write. As Mercury moves into Scorpio, the focus shifts heavily to your money and values sector. This is the perfect moment to audit your budget, look for forgotten assets, or redefine your sense of self-worth outside of your relationships. 👉 Check also your Moon Sign and your Rising Sign (ascendant) – click HERE (x) to find them for free
Scorpio
This is a highly impactful retrograde for you, Scorpio, as it ends in your sign! It begins in your personal finance sector, prompting you to review income streams and spending habits. When Mercury dips back into Scorpio on November 18th, it enters your First House of Self. This initiates a profound period of internal revision. You are questioning your identity, your current path, and your reputation—use this time for deep reflection, not for launching major changes. 👉 Check also your Moon Sign and your Rising Sign (ascendant) – click HERE (x) to find them for free
Sagittarius
With Mercury starting in your sign, Sagittarius, this retrograde is intensely personal. It demands a review of your self-image, recent goals, and personal direction. You’ll feel a pull to take your foot off the gas and simply reflect. When Mercury moves into Scorpio, the energy enters your subconscious sector, bringing up old fears or hidden matters that need to be released. Prioritize rest, therapy, and solitude to ensure you’re not self-sabotaging your success. 👉 Check also your Moon Sign and your Rising Sign (ascendant) – click HERE (x) to find them for free
Capricorn
As for you Capricorn, this retrograde is asking you to recharge and reconnect with your community. It starts in your hidden sector, urging you to take a strategic pause and focus on private, behind-the-scenes work. When Mercury moves into Scorpio, the focus shifts to your friends and group associations. Old acquaintances or networking contacts may reappear. Use this period to re-assess your social circle and ensure the groups you belong to are supporting your highest goals. 👉 Check also your Moon Sign and your Rising Sign (ascendant) – click HERE (x) to find them for free
Aquarius
For Aquarius, the retrograde will challenge your career trajectory and your social networks. It begins by causing you to re-evaluate group projects, future hopes, and friendships—an old friend may re-enter your orbit. When Mercury backs into Scorpio, it hits your career and public image sector. Expect communications with bosses or authority figures to require careful review. This is the ideal time to polish your resume or quietly refine a long-term professional goal. 👉 Check also your Moon Sign and your Rising Sign (ascendant) – click HERE (x) to find them for free
Pisces
Well, Pisces, prepare for a cosmic review of your public standing and higher learning. The retrograde starts in your career sector, which may delay a promotion or bring an old professional opportunity back for a second look—use this time for refinement, not launching. When Mercury moves back into Scorpio, the focus shifts to travel, education, and belief systems. Double-check all travel plans and academic paperwork, and use the quiet time to reconsider your personal philosophies.👉 Check also your Moon Sign and your Rising Sign (ascendant) – click HERE (x) to find them for free
