Mercury retrograde is upon us once again happening November 9 to November 29, 2025, marking the final retrograde of the year. This three-week period brings a powerful invitation for reflection, recalibration, and emotional transformation. With Neptune and Saturn in Pisces, Jupiter in Cancer, and the Sun in Scorpio, we are blessed with a Grand Water Trine, emphasizing emotional depth, intuition, and the healing of old wounds through compassion and awareness.
This is not a retrograde to fear — it’s one to honor. This is a time for sacred pause to cleanse, recalibrate, and realign with our higher truth. To gain insight into how we can make the most of this energy, I pulled a tarot spread for the collective, and the message that emerged is one of hope, renewal, and divine balance.
The Overall Theme: Temperance (XIV)
At the center of this spread sits the Temperance card, ruled by Sagittarius — the seeker of wisdom, truth, and adventure. The message here is clear: “Life is not about the destination, but the journey.”
Temperance symbolizes alchemy — the blending of opposites, the harmonizing of shadow and light, the balancing of emotion and intellect. During this retrograde, we are asked to integrate the lessons of our journey so far, finding meaning and clarity in all that has unfolded.
This is a beautiful time to reflect:
- Where have you grown beyond your old self?
- What experiences still need to be reconciled or transmuted into wisdom?
- How can you step into your authentic leadership with greater grace and truth?
Take this retrograde as an invitation to slow down and alchemize your experiences into wisdom and greater awareness.
Week One (Nov 9–15): The Hanged Man (XII)
The first week brings The Hanged Man, connected to Neptune, the planet of dreams, intuition, and surrender. The message for this week: do nothing — and in doing nothing, receive everything.
This is your moment to pause, to see life from a new perspective, and to allow the insights of your subconscious to rise to the surface. The imagery of the Hanged Man hanging over water reminds us that stillness and silence will uncover the hidden messages that lie just below the surface for greater awareness and enlightenment.
Reflection Practice:
- Keep a dream journal — your subconscious may be speaking loudly now.
- Notice where you can let go of control.
- Ask yourself: “What can I abandon in order to move forward lighter and freer?”
Week Two (Nov 16–22): King of Wands
The energy shifts in week two, inviting vision, leadership, and creative fire. The King of Wands calls you to reflect on your role as a leader in your life and community.
Ask yourself:
- What truly inspires me?
- Where do I feel most alive and passionate?
- Where have I been giving away my power or energy?
This is a beautiful week to reimagine your vision and reconnect with your purpose. Even though Mercury is still retrograde, you can begin stoking the internal fires for showing up in the world with truer passion and revitalized energy that will ignite once Mercury moves direct.
Week Three (Nov 23–29): The Star (XVII)
As Mercury dips back into Scorpio and the Sun moves into Sagittarius, we’re greeted by The Star, a symbol of hope, healing, and divine guidance.
Ruled by Aquarius, The Star invites us to look to the horizon and envision a brighter collective future. After the first two weeks of reflection and release, you may begin to sense a renewed clarity about your path and greater vision.
Affirmation:
“I am guided by my inner light. My vision is aligned with love and truth.”
Make a wish under this energy, not just for yourself, but for the world. Let your heart expand to hold a greater vision of peace, healing, and unity for all.
The Outcome: Three of Pentacles
The final card, the Three of Pentacles, is a beautiful reminder that the work you’ve done internally will soon take form in the outer world. Connected to Mars in Capricorn, this card brings grounded, productive energy and the support of collaboration.
You are ready to build again, not alone, but with like-minded souls who share your vision. This is the energy of co-creation and mastery, where everyone’s unique gifts come together for a greater purpose.
Practical guidance when Mercury goes direct:
- Revisit old projects with fresh eyes and renewed vision.
- Collaborate with others who inspire and support your growth.
- Practice the 80/20 rule by focusing your energy where it yields the most meaningful results.
A Closing Message
This Mercury retrograde is a time of deep alchemy and renewal. Allow yourself to slow down, to breathe, to say no when you need to conserve energy. Trust that stillness has purpose — it is the sacred pause in which healing and new visions take hold. And remember — don’t take it all too seriously. If things feel tangled, reversed, or like you’re spinning in place, smile and have a good laugh! Even in time of chaos, let joy be your compass.
By the end of this retrograde, may you emerge clearer, lighter, and more aligned with your authentic truth.
Take this time to reflect on your journey, express gratitude, and trust that your path is unfolding perfectly, even in moments that may feel slow or frustrating.
As always, I’m here to support you wherever you are on your sacred life’s journey, through Shamanic Healing, Reiki, Tarot Divination, and Astrology.
Book your session, and take the time during this sacred pause for healing and insight. Keep on Dancing!
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