Overview
- Mercury begins its Sagittarius transit on Oct. 29, a placement astrologers describe as outspoken and unfiltered.
- Mercury stations retrograde at about 6° Sagittarius on Nov. 9, moves into Scorpio on Nov. 18, turns direct on Nov. 29, and re-enters Sagittarius on Dec. 11 for the rest of 2025.
- As the ingress lands, Mercury opposes Uranus retrograde in Gemini, a configuration linked to surprises, sharp pivots, and sudden insights.
- Astrologers note Mercury is in its “detriment” in Sagittarius, heightening impulsive speech, breadth-over-depth thinking, and a risk of overpromising.
- Coverage highlights Gemini, Virgo, and Sagittarius placements as most sensitive to this cycle, with guidance to stay curious as old conversations return for reconsideration.