Overview
- Coverage notes this is the last Mercury retrograde of the year, beginning in Sagittarius and shifting into Scorpio near Nov. 19 before ending Nov. 29.
- Astronomers explain the apparent backward motion is a visual illusion from Earth, not an actual reversal in Mercury’s orbit.
- Astrology reports link the period to disruptions in communication, travel, technology and decisions, advising caution with contracts, major purchases and important trips.
- Media offer sign-by-sign guidance and practical tips, framing the weeks as a chance for review, closure and clearer communication heading into 2026.
- A concurrent Jupiter retrograde in Gemini runs Oct. 10, 2025 to Feb. 4, 2026, portrayed as a longer backdrop encouraging internal reassessment.