Mercury Retrograde falls back into "intense, mysterious" Scorpio on 11/18/2025

Mercury Retrograde falls back into Scorpio on Tuesday, November 18th report:

Mercury Stations Retrograde in team Sagittarius (6 degrees), on Sunday, November 9^th until November 29th, of 2025. Keep in mind Mercury the (planet of communication) will traverse between Sagittarius & Scorpio, for those that are keeping track. This is the last Mercury Retrograde for all of (2025). When Mercury moves through two different signs in the zodiac it can complicate things. In November, we will feature nine planets in Retrograde, most of them are in outer planets. 

When Mercury Retrograde falls back into team (Scorpio on November 18th), I will make the necessary amendments to this article, so you have the horoscope based on Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio. For the (Astrological House Placement will change).  So just let that sink in for a moment.

Jupiter Retrograde in team Cancer will also play a part. The natural ruler of Sagittarius is Jupiter. When Jupiter is Retrograde in its (exalted sign of Cancer), there can aspects to review big themes with family, real estate, the mother, the past, reviewing, rethinking, re-evaluating everything with family traditions, family legacies, your living foundation, and your domestic sector. 

Key major points:

• Mercury will fall back into team Scorpio on November 18th.
• Mercury will Station Direct in Scorpio (20 degrees) on November 29th.
• Mercury will continue to move forward in Sagittarius on December 11th, 2025. 
• 11/7--Uranus Retrograde will fall back into Taurus (its Fall).
• 11/11—Jupiter will Station Retrograde in team Cancer.
• Neptune Rx currently in Pisces.
• Saturn Rx currently in Pisces
• Chiron Rx currently in Aries.
• Lilith "Black Moon" Rx currently in Scorpio.
• North Node Rx in Pisces & South Node Rx in Virgo.  

Mercury rules the reasoning power. Mercury is the power to record and bear witness, to observe and compare, to analyze and relate. Its placement in the horoscopes shows how and what you think, and the quality of your practical mind. Mercury is that power which binds people to the Universe and the Universe to others. It is the power of sensitivity through which we become aware of the entire world which extends about us. When Mercury stations Retrograde, it does not have its full strength, for there is a gravitational pull that slows the progression of the planet. It appears to be going in the reverse direction, which impacts the flow & consistency within our own communications, travel, and everything in between. 

Mercury is the natural ruler to Gemini & the 3rd House of—communications, news, rumors, letters, speech, memory, dexterity, short-distance travel, your siblings, and neighbors. Mercury also is the natural ruler to Virgo & the 6th House of—work, service to others, co-workers, colleagues, recovery, illness, fitness, exercise, diet goals, any medical procedures, surgeries, any routine visits with your doctor & dentist, this includes your pets. 

• Scorpio is ruled by Pluto & the 8th House of—transformation, shared resources, other people's money, knowledge and the study of the occult, the deep underworld, sex, intimacy, taboo subjects, power, intensity, mystery, obsessive impulses, debt, death, rebirth, dowries, alimony, taxes, inheritances, wills, trusts, mortgages, in-depth surgeries, insurance from banks, money from backs, refunds, unexpected money, test of responsibility, how to use your possessions which are the outcome of relationships, dealing with regeneration. 

• Scorpio is a (Water sign) and is considered (Fixed) in the modality. 
• Water signs include--Cancer, Scorpio, & Pisces. 
  
• Fixed signs include--Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, & Aquarius. 
  
  
• Scorpio characteristics include being--high powered, shrewd, concrete, loyal, deep, subtle, intense, passionate, self-willed, penetrating, seldom fooled, they are either saints or sinners, have more control than other zodiac sings, hardworking, honorable, proud, fixed, uncommunicative, they know what they want in this world and see that they receive it, can be extreme in their emotions, not forgiving, revengeful, secretive, mysterious, quick-tempered, self-indulgent, suspicious, scientific, altruistic, executive, intellectual, prone to investigate the secret forces nature, temperamental, experimental, kinky, sexual, anarchistic, sarcastic and can be vindictive. 
  
  

Cosmic Tip Mercury Retrograde Blues:

Coping mechanisms with Mercury Retrograde:

Mercury Retrograde in (Scorpio) will force you to review, re-evaluate, revise, rethink, rebuild, remind, editing, restructure, release, and retreat into passed matters. This does impact all the of the zodiac depending on the astrological houses.

Not the best time to start a new career, marriage (unless you're getting married to the past spouse), buying a home, condo, car, or any big-ticket item. If you have to start a new endeavor during the Mercury Retrograde phase, you can expect the terms & conditions to change. Take with a grain of salt any news that you receive. The information will be cloudy, confusing and unreliable. You will notice miscommunications on steroids in the news, media, podcasts, cable/network television. There will be a high number of retractions, mistakes in reporting taking place. 

The key is to get in the pattern of redoing & re-editing multiple times, if need be, to make sure your message is coming across in a clear, cogent manner. There will be certain obstacles put in your path. That is why it is a paramount of importance to know this transit, and how you can leverage this to your advantage. While the general public is clueless about Mercury Retrograde effect, having tacit knowledge ahead of time can put you in the pole-position, while others will be lost-in-the-sauce with confusion and a lack of clarity. 

What to expect during Mercury Retrograde: 

The biggest take away is to deconstruct any incoming news you receive that impacts you. First, Double check the source, before committing to any conclusions. Second, ask a lot of questions and keep drilling for answers until it is based on the truth. Once you realize that the story is changing multiple times, facts getting mixed up with layers of deception. You will have confirmation with the person or persons are withholding tacit information by design. It never surprises me how many people respond to this narrative during a Mercury Retrograde phase. Now you have specific tools to guide in reacting/counteracting with precision. Let others figure out their own disjointed story, as you catch them in the act with layers of inconsistencies. 

The key is to take observe and take notice of what is happening both on the micro & macro level. There will be plenty of authority figures, bosses, employers who will be attempting to cover their tracks by aggressively throwing someone under the bus. This includes co-workers, your neighbors, friends, or anyone in your life-path. Maintain detailed notes, keep a file, and stay organized with your paper-trail in the way of team Virgo.

Expect malfunctions with your phone, computer, car, electric vehicle, any home appliance, iPad, laptop, your smart tv, dealing with delays with customer service with both your internet & phone carrier, travel will be a nightmare, there will be delays, cancellations, increased traffic, stalemates, protests, confusion with what others are communicating, emails, texts, calls, meetings/discussions will contain mixed messages, you will have to face issues from the past, dealing with past-life issues coming back to surface, expect to hear from a past relationship/spouse/ex-employer/friend or anyone connected to your past. They will appear requesting going down-memory-lane. 

Great time to have reunions with groups/organizations that you were once part of, hearing from people from the past will be the norm. Do not be surprised if there are dramas that make an appearance, especially if there is any unfinished business. You have an opportunity to get things right and then move on from it. Being stuck with past issues is not the goal, rather attacking the source and untangle the webs of deception and clear out any karma is where you will find the leverage. This applies to all other matters that are germane to you in some manner. 

Check in with your Sun, Moon, Rising/Ascendant signs, or where you have Mercury, Scorpio in your natal chart. Note, if you have Mercury in Scorpio, you're (experiencing your Mercury Return) making this transit not so difficult, especially if your natal Mercury was Retrograde. Also, include the (Fixed signs—Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, & Aquarius).

Mercury Retrograde in (Scorpio), can be tricky in finding a straightforward path to clear/concise communications. Armed with the knowledge you have about this transit, treat aggressively and in pro-active manner, stay three steps ahead of the rest of the pack, as they get-taggled up in their mind-chatter, mis-placed information, and being generally caught off guard with their stories that do not add up. In this case the messenger may be flawed! Plan on being on the (defensive) with a clear strategy, while the masses are clearly [uninformed] on what is taking place with this important transit. Leverage [that component] to your advantage, for those keeping track. 

DO-YOU-HEAR-WHAT-I-AM-SAYING-HERE-DADDIO! 

Written by Adam Mitchell Lasko

Astrological House Astrology.com

Mercury Retrograde Horoscopes for all twelve zodiac signs:

• Aries—For the (RAM), this impacts your 8th House of—transformation, shared resources, other people's money, sex, intimacy, sexuality, taboo subjects, death, dying, rebirth, dowries, inheritances, mortgages, loans, a bonus, expected money, mystery, intensity, the deep underworld, obsession, and regeneration. Expect deeper encounters with intimacy and attracting financial matters to the upside. Expect intimacy & a money matter from the past, that comes back to the present. If there is any unfinished business that needs to be addressed, so be it. There can be heated arguments, conflicts regarding shared resources, a financial matter, or intimacy that no longer exits. Saturn is currently in Pisces Retrograde, which can provide struggle, strife, and restrictions in this sector. If you have been hiding, withholding secrets, it will come out during this New Moon in Scorpio. Your best move is to work through a transformational shift regarding shared resources or increased intimacy. 
  

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• Taurus—For the (Bull), this impacts your opposite sign or 7th House of—marriages, partnerships (both personal & professional), any legal contractual agreements, your one-on-one-engagements, mutual benefits, reciprocity, lawsuits, divorces, and your open enemies. Watch for attracting unconventional types of relationships either in your personal or professional life. Team (Taurus) is going to get a massive boost in your relationship zone. Expect past relationships, past partnerships to be calling you. There may be unfinished business that needs to be addressed. 

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• Gemini—For the (Twins), this impacts your important 6th House of—work, your daily work routines, labor, chores, dealing with your employers, co-workers, colleagues, your health regimen, fitness, exercise, diet goals, medical treatments, illness, recovery, any medical procedures, routine visits with your doctor, & dentist, your pets, and service to others. There can be a work-related project that just takes off that highly attractive for your skills & talents in your work sector. There can be an unexpected detour with your daily work routine, working dealing with health-related issue, or a final ending with a work-related project that is finally completed. The (Twins) may two different outcomes in your daily work grind, dealing with pets, or with health-related issue. 
  

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• Cancer—For the (Crab), this will impact their 5th House of—heart & love, romance, sex, affairs, dating, flirty energies, fun & frolic, games, pleasures, the orgasm, pregnancy, your hobbies, creative expression, your kids/children, entertainment, drama, theatre, vanity, leadership, courage, bold & brash energies, being competitive, this includes gambling, & speculations. Look for cracks in romance, in dating, there can be multiple turn-offs that come to the surface. Past love affairs may want to check in with you. 

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• Leo—For the (Lion), this impacts your 4th House of—home & family, family traditions, family legacies, your living space, your living foundation, rentals, land, property, real-estate transactions, your moods, emotions, feelings, your emotional IQ, the past, your mother, early childhood memories, and your domestic sector. Watch for pleasant upgrades in the home, moving to another residence that is more attractive, spending more time with the family. That remodeling project never looked so optimistic with decorating that reflects your artistic tastes. Expect dealing with past family issues, or family dynamics in your domestic sector. You could hear from extended family over the next month. Watch for family drama from the past, to come back with into the present. 

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• Virgo—For the (Virgin), this impacts your 3rd House of—communications, speech, news, rumors, dexterity, articles, links to people on social media, essays, opinion piece (op-ed), short-distance travel, dealing with your siblings, neighbors, and community. There can be tense discussions with siblings, where each person is not on the same page. Watch for certain delays, with Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio which can add some confusion or sending mixed messages. There will be increased calls, emails, texts, essays, meetings, discussions taking place that are important to you. Team Virgo, you need to be extra (anal-retentive) about making sure every word is perfect before you send it. 

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• Libra—For the (Scales of Justice), impacts you're the 2nd House of—money, resources, earned income, gains in financial matters, assets, your possessions, ownership, investments increasing in value, having a sense of value, this includes your self-worth & self-esteem. Note, Venus rules the 2nd House, so you stand to gain in major ways, plus you may find more avenues of increasing your financial wealth. Take advantage of this transit and look forward to adding critical mass to your bank accounts! Watch your financial accounts, especially with this New Moon in Scorpio. You also will be reviewing your sense of value you bring to others. If there has not been mutual recognition, equal reciprocity, you may end certain relationships where money is involved.
    
• Scorpio—For the seductive (Scorpion), you're the (Bella of the ball), in the center of this transit. For team Libra, this impacts your 1st House of—ego, image, personality, temperament, disposition, your sense of self, opinion of the self, identity, your personal characteristics, idiosyncrasies, your physical appearance, body shape, and how you project yourself to the public. You will come across more attractive, charming, filled with charisma, pouring out of your aura. There could be mixed messages you send out to the public. 

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• Sagittarius—this impacts your this impacts your 12th House of—secrets, behind the scenes activities, clandestine affairs, self-undoing, soul-reaching, replenishment, solitude, exile, confinement, addictions, your dreams, subconscious mind, advanced E.S.P., downloads from your guides, ascended masters, people on the other side, reflection, jails, institutions, and all things that are hidden. You could find that working behind closed doors can be stimulating, erotic, while tapping into all five senses in a creative manner. Expect some secret admirers coming forth letting you how they feel. You could hear from people from the past that would like return to those closed-door activities. The New Moon in Scorpio, will put more aggressive energies into this space. 

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• Capricorn—For the (Goat), This will impact you in the 11th House of—groups, organizations, teams, acquaintances, your social endeavors, friends, circle of friendships, this includes your hopes, wishes, & dreams. There can be new attractions within a group dynamic that offers team Capricorn to showcase their pioneering skills that benefit humanity. Expect to witness endings, secrets, or a finality in a group dynamic. If there have cracks in foundation with a group, organization, there can be more aggressive moves, behaviors with these individuals wanting to get their way. Expect to hear from past friends, associates, and members of group from a distant past. 
  

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• Aquarius—this impacts your This will impact you in the 10th House or MC of the—career, the occupation, sphere of influence, your professional reputation, status, credit, business success, your professional accolades, fame & fortune, honors & awards, being illuminated for your career skills, talents, and abilities, having authority figures grant you a career promotion that takes you to higher position.  All eyes will be on you in your career sector, if you make the grade, the rewards will be worth celebrating something special! There can be career accolades that you get lauded from your talents & skills from the past. Better late than never. There can be aggressive energies in your career zone. Do not attempt to launch new endeavors during this time, it will only backfire. 

• Pisces—For the (swimming Fish), 9th House of—education, publishing, exams, advanced studies, higher learning, the big picture & big adventure, long-distance, travel, foreign countries, cultures, history, historical figures, the legal system, the courts, lawyers, justice, your perspective, philosophy, using your abstract mind.  There can be legal matters regarding a past matter that has resurfaced that is complicated, complex, and requires a lawyer to sort things out. Watch for miscommunications in these areas.  

Written by Adam Mitchell Lasko

Astrological-House-Astrology.