The Journal
Current Energies
Here we talk about New Moons, Full Moons, eclipses, retrogrades and other shifts in planetary energies that influence each of us.
Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius/Scorpio November*2025
Mercury's final retrograde of 2025 starts Sunday, November 9, and lasts until Friday, November 28. Mercury follows a pattern of retrograding through signs of the same element during a year so we can explore all the ways we receive information and what we do with it. Mercury is the planet of information processing and communication.
This year's retrogrades have started in fire signs and ended in water signs. We start by revisiting the ideals and passions from the previous fire sign retrograde and end up being aware of the emotional aspects of them.
Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius 11*25 - 12*15*24
The final Mercury retrograde of 2024 is on the horizon. Mercury has been retrograding through fire signs this year. Fire signs are enthusiastic, optimistic and idealistic. When Mercury retrograded through Aries in April, themes of how we assert ourselves and get our needs met were highlighted. In July, Mercury started its retrograde in Virgo and quickly moved into Leo, where the way we viewed and expressed our leadership was addressed. Now, in Sagittarius, our beliefs and how we demonstrate them are the focus. This is the time to take a hard honest look at your beliefs. One of the hallmarks of Mercury retrograde is not having all the information needed to make a firm commitment or decision. Something is initially withheld from your consciousness. It usually comes to light around the middle of the retrograde cycle, here on December 5. This Mercury retrograde offers the opportunity to reflect on what is true for you, based on your experiences and values.