Mercury Retrograde 2025: How to Make the Most of November 9–29, 2025

“Mercury retrograde”… just saying it can make some people anxious. This period, when the planet of communication appears to move backward, is famous for causing misunderstandings, glitches, delays, and unexpected challenges. Many dread it because things often feel confusing and out of control.

But what if I told you that, used wisely, Mercury retrograde can be one of the most powerful periods for personal growth, reflection, and transformation?

During retrograde, Mercury turns our attention to the past. It’s like the universe handing us a “work-over” on unfinished business. By revisiting, reflecting, and correcting, we can achieve breakthroughs that might not have been possible otherwise.

Just changing your perspective can help you see this upcoming retrograde (November 9–29, 2025) as an excellent opportunity to get things in order and realign with your true path.

Here are 9 ways to make Mercury retrograde work for you:

1. Reconnect with old contacts and notes.

Dust off that old phone and revisit contacts or notes that once mattered. You might find inspiration or opportunities you didn’t notice before.

2. Take care of lingering health issues.

Finally schedule that check-up, follow up on a postponed procedure, or tend to a recurring health concern.

3. Fix what’s broken.

From appliances to your car, old projects, or even a long-delayed home repair, retrograde energy favours closure.

4. Start a “book of ideas”.

Your mind may spark unusual, creative thoughts now. Capture them. Some of these ideas could change your future trajectory.

5. Express yourself honestly.

Address someone who has wronged you. Mercury retrograde can help restore balance, and speaking your truth now often prevents lingering resentment.

6. Review old learning.

Dive into past courses, notes, or skills. What you thought you knew before may now reveal deeper insights.

7. Seek therapy or self-reflection.

This is a prime time to understand yourself on a deeper level and work through unresolved emotional patterns.

8. Update your style and appearance.

Take a fresh look at yourself, your wardrobe, personal presentation, or even grooming. It’s a period perfect for subtle transformation.

9. Face a past fear.

Try something you were hesitant about: dance, martial arts, or a new language. Mercury retrograde encourages experimentation with low stakes.

How Will This Mercury Retrograde Feel?

This time, Mercury moves through Scorpio and Sagittarius, shining a spotlight on your true purpose and the direction of your personal growth. You may feel an urge to explore new life paths or dive deeper into your inner world.

With Mercury conjunct Mars, expect increased energy and a desire for action. Old adventures, postponed projects, or even changes in your living situation may resurface. Physical activity, sports, or health routines are highly favored.

However, Mercury will also oppose Uranus, which could bring surprises in communications, disagreements, or abrupt endings to certain connections. Pay attention: some relationships or contracts may reveal hidden intentions.

Mercury retrograde isn’t just a time of chaos, it’s a time of reflection, repair, and recalibration.

By leaning into its energy, revisiting old ideas, and taking practical steps toward unfinished business, you can come out of this retrograde stronger, clearer, and more aligned with your true path.

So instead of fearing November 9–29, embrace it. Dive into the past, tie up loose ends, and let Mercury guide you to a smarter, more empowered future.

Just like Mercury, I’m moving through a period of deep reflection and realignment. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing what’s been unfolding behind the scenes: new offerings born from this transformation.

These upcoming experiences are designed to help you gain clarity, release old blocks, and align with the next version of yourself, so that by the time 2026 arrives, you’ll already feel prepared, grounded, and in motion toward what you truly want.

Stay close, what’s coming might be exactly what you need to start the new year with purpose and power.