Perspective Meets Undercurrents: Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius + Scorpio
This month, Mercury, the planet of communication and reasoning, takes center stage. On November 9th, he marks his final retrograde through Sagittarius and Scorpio. Along the way, several key aspects shape the story.
Mercury entered Sagittarius on October 29th, a sign where he feels out of place. Sagittarius loves big ideas and meaning, while Mercury prefers details and clarity. It is like asking for directions and getting a story instead of a map. Progress may feel slower, but insights come through exploration. Break big goals into small steps and be patient with the process this whole month.
Mercury stations retrograde in Sagittarius on November 9th. This is a day of classic communication blunders, overlooked details, or feeling lost. During the first part of the retrograde through Sagittarius, you may find it difficult to prioritize big projects or see how all the pieces connect. Communication can become scattered or overly blunt as enthusiasm outpaces clarity. This phase, which will last about 11 days, offers the gift of perspective. Take the time to slow down, reflect on beliefs, and realign tasks with purpose.
As Mercury retrograde meets Mars on November 12th, words can come out sharper than intended, jokes fall flat, or honest observations may have an unintended edge to them. Instead, mindfully choose kindness and pause before responding. When Mercury moves back into Scorpio on November 18th, conversations deepen and emotional insights come easier. On November 20th, Mercury’s retrograde hits its midpoint with a cazimi, when Mercury is in the Sun’s heart. You may gain new insight into family dynamics or emotional patterns that helps you navigate the upcoming holiday weekend with more awareness. This is a time when clear thinking and problem-solving come naturally.
If you are traveling for Thanksgiving, build in extra time and patience. Mercury retrograde often brings delays, missing luggage, or schedule changes. Yet this retrograde also brings an emotional silver lining. With Mercury moving through a water sign, heartfelt conversations and shared stories become a source of connection. Mercury will station direct on November 29th.
Lessons and Legacy: Saturn’s Last Station in Pisces
Thanksgiving arrives with a sense of tradition, and this year brings an extra helping of reflection. Saturn makes his final station in Pisces, a moment we will not see again until 2052. For the past 2.5 years, the planet of boundaries and responsibility has been moving through mutable water, giving master classes in emotional balance and role definition.
Many have felt the tension between wanting to keep the peace and needing to stand firm when it matters. Because Pisces is flexible, this cycle has required give and take. Themes of forgiveness, mistakes, and letting others learn about natural consequences have been strong since 2023. Sometimes we realize we have equal parts in creating the dysfunction, and that can be a hard pill to swallow. It has been a time to understand where control and personal authority reside.
When Saturn stations, his lessons grow louder. This can bring awareness to aging, legacy, boundaries, and independence. Old family traditions may shift this Thanksgiving as new hosts step forward or familiar recipes are reimagined. The day asks everyone to show up as they are, with space for growth and grace.
This is Saturn’s swan song in Pisces and a time to reflect on how far you have come since March 2023. From now until May 2026, the story continues to find its closure. Take a quiet moment during Thanksgiving to acknowledge your own progress with Saturn in Pisces, and celebrate the ways you’ve stepped into your authority.
Let Your Heart Be Light: Sagittarius Season Shines
Normally, I would wait until December to cue the magic, but this year is extra sweet and, like a kid on Christmas morning, I can’t wait to unwrap your cosmic gift. Sagittarius season is aiming his bow a little higher as an exalted Jupiter in Cancer guides him. Warmth, nostalgia, and a sense of belonging set the scene. Sagittarius and Cancer join forces to infuse comfort and tradition with playful joy. This is the feeling you get from ruby reds and forest green plaid, sleigh rides with jingle bells, and the desire to be home with loved ones.
From November 21st until the Winter Solstice, you can make the most of this blend of Sagittarius adventure and Cancerian heart. Plan around-the-world dinner parties, bundle up for a holiday home tour to see festive lights, or host a black tie cocktail soiree in your own living room. Sagittarius brings curiosity, joy, and play, while Cancer adds depth, warmth, and emotional resonance. This year is rare and festive, with moments that feel like gathering around a glowing bonfire on a crisp night, sharing stories, laughter, and meaningful connection. We will not see another season like this until 2030 when Jupiter returns to his home sign of Sagittarius, so now is the time to embrace adventure with heart and celebrate the season fully.
Monthly Dates of Note:
November 2/US Daylight Savings Ends: Venus in Libra squares Jupiter in Cancer. Too much of a good thing can show up as overindulgence. What you need and what you desire can come into conflict today. The square pushes for action and negotiation. While Venus asks for grace and tact, Jupiter demands generosity and emotional investment. If left unchecked, this can look like flattery without follow-through, or generosity that strains balance. Remember, if you feel torn and both choices are truly viable, there is no wrong decision in the long run.
November 3: Mars in Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces. Today brings an urgent burst of potency of Mars in his home sign combined with the dreaminess of Neptune. Waves of intuition or fantasy can flow with ease. This is a great day to follow your gut instinct to tackle last-minute projects, even if the path feels unclear at first. If you are feeling restless, gentle movement is a great way to work through this energy. Incorporate the water with hot baths, gentle swimming, or walking on the shore.
November 4/Election Day: Mars ingresses into Sagittarius + Mars in Sagittarius opposes Uranus in Gemini. The planet of action moves into enthusiastic Sagittarius today. Here, Mars can be wilder, less precise, and more impulsive in fire. He has to follow the rules of Jupiter, which gives him the ability to convince himself and others that his actions are the right way. Right upon Mars’s ingress, he encounters the erratic energy of Uranus. Be aware that others may throw some curveball information or technology into the mix hoping you will react. Impatience and irritability can manifest when you feel surprised. Use the Taurus Moon to ground yourself before responding.
November 5: Full Moon in Taurus. This lunation brings emotional clarity through simplicity and steady routines. There is an art to enjoyment. With Venus in Libra ruling this lunation, take a minute to pause and enjoy the simple pleasures you see in your daily life. This could be mindfully making the bed by smoothing the sheets and fluffing the pillows. Take a moment of gratitude in the simple pleasures and indulge in the creature comforts of a good meal, an extra-long hug, or a warm blanket.
November 6: Mars in Sagittarius sextiles Pluto in Aquarius + Venus ingresses into Scorpio. Use your strategic social capital and tap into your inner motivation to tackle problems today. Sometimes, finding the “why” gives fuel to the fire. Later today, the planet of relationships moves into fixed water. In Scorpio, Venus gravitates towards people where she feels emotionally safe. Over the next three weeks, cultivate deeper connections with people you already have in your inner circle. Honesty and vulnerability inspire trust.
November 7: Venus in Scorpio squares Pluto in Aquarius + Uranus moves back into Taurus. Fixed energies dominate today, emphasizing persistence and follow through. Power struggles in relationships could come to a head today. Fears can get magnified by reading between the lines when Venus and Pluto experience friction. Uranus, which we’ve seen previewed in Gemini, is returning to fixed earth to revisit themes of security, values, and the basics that make us feel grounded. This retrograde is a chance to smooth out loose ends around personal priorities, time, and energy management, and to reconsider what truly supports your stability. Look for stories surrounding supply chains, technology, cryptocurrency, farming, or even beauty influencers in the news today.
November 9: Mercury stations retrograde in Sagittarius. Today may be a classic Mercury retrograde blunder story with communication faux pas and scheduling glitches. This is especially true as Mercury is in his detriment in Sagittarius, giving him extra power to skip important details and get lost in side-quests. For the next 3 weeks, use the energy to reconnect to your inner voice and reprogram any self-talk. These next 11 days may prove to be the trickiest when he is traveling backwards in mutable fire. However, look for ways to reconnect to your beliefs and spiritual drive.
November 11/Veterans Day: Jupiter stations retrograde in Cancer. For the past two weeks, Jupiter has appeared at a near standstill, preparing for today’s shift. As the planet of faith, wisdom, and generosity turns retrograde, it invites you to realign your inner compass. The yearly break gives you the chance to think about what really fosters your personal growth. Over the next four months, seek a deeper sense of belonging, reevaluate family or group ties, and adjust how you give and receive care. Let intuition, not obligation, guide your commitments. This evening, keep your eye on the news cycle about stories of inflation and overvaluation getting called out. Finances could be tricky over the next week.
November 12: Mars conjoins Mercury in Sagittarius. Words carry extra heat today. Humor or honesty can sting if it’s not tempered with awareness, so pause before making offhand comments or dismissing a different perspective. This combination can sound overly certain or self-righteous, but bold ideas and inspired action can be called to the stage with this energy. Whatever happens today will echo back to the themes that emerged on October 20th when this aspect first debuted in the sky for this Mercury retrograde cycle. With the Moon in Virgo, ruled by a retrograde Mercury in detriment, criticism may cut deeper than expected. Use the surge of mental energy to write, plan, or refine a goal rather than debate beliefs.
November 16: Sun in Scorpio trines Jupiter in Cancer. Quiet self-assurance comes back to light today. Reflect on what truly nourishes your spirit. This is a softer kind of confidence, one that stems from emotional honesty with yourself rather than external validation. Trust that you are your own best guide.
November 17: Sun in Scorpio trines Saturn in Pisces + Mercury in Sagittarius sextiles Pluto in Aquarius. Discipline and focus help structure intense emotional and intellectual insights. Mercury’s sextile to Pluto aids strategic thinking or research. Use this energy to stabilize both practical and psychological plans.
November 18: Mercury moves back into Scorpio. Emotional intelligence and quiet reflection surface in this phase of Mercury’s retrograde. In Scorpio, listen to the quiet parts and ask the deeper questions. You may find that you intuitively knew the answer, but disregarded it in the daily noise. This is your chance to uncover the message.
November 19: Mercury in Scorpio opposes Uranus in Taurus + Mercury in Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces. Fixed thinking and the status quo get a jolt when new information surfaces. Everyone is more prone to distractions or going on mental autopilot today. Dreams can have extra potency.
November 20: New Moon in Scorpio + Mercury Cazimi the Sun + Uranus in Taurus sextiles Neptune in Pisces. Intuition speaks volumes today. While the New Moon in Scorpio traditionally brings about instinctual new beginnings, today’s clarity with Mercury at his midpoint of the retrograde is like light piercing dark waters. Pay attention to your inner voice to gain greater clarity about your image, how you present yourself, and what messages you unconsciously send. New interests spark creative vision.
November 21: Sun in Scorpio opposes Uranus in Taurus + Sun in Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces + Sun ingresses into Sagittarius. You may feel irritated today if something opposes your individuality. Old patterns may crack open, revealing where change is overdue. The trine to Neptune softens resistance and helps you see possibilities. Later this evening, the Sun moves into the sign of the archer. Mutable fire is known for building enthusiasm, expanding horizons, and uncovering new paths. Sagittarius Season feels richer this year with Jupiter well-resourced in Cancer. Spend the next month investing in family time, travel, or creating new traditions that will be foundational for years to come.
November 22: Mercury in Scorpio trines Saturn in Pisces + Mercury in Scorpio trines Jupiter in Cancer. Heartfelt conversations have strong potential for healing today. This is the grand water trine in action. While Mercury is ready to tell the truth, Saturn will hold boundaries firm and Jupiter can build emotional hope.
November 23: Sun in Sagittarius sextiles Pluto in Aquarius. If you need a favor from those with influence, this is the day to shoot your shot. Spontaneous creativity can yield significant results if you put in the effort.
November 24: Venus in Scorpio conjoins Mercury in Scorpio + Mars in Sagittarius squares the Lunar Nodes. Head to the negotiation table today. Communication and bringing parties together gets a boost with Mercury and Venus in strategic Scorpio. Both parties want the same thing, and you have the power to unify direction. With Mars square the nodes, realize that when one door opens, another closes. Be intentional with your actions today.
November 26: Venus in Scorpio trines Jupiter in Cancer + Venus in Scorpio trines Saturn in Pisces. During the past 5 days, Mercury handed the baton to Venus to complete the Grand Water Trine. While Mercury led the charge with communication and ideas, Venus will bring in the emotional connection today. Today amplifies feeling, relationships, and values. Family traditions get a boost today as the benefics are in harmony right before Thanksgiving. Use the energy today to savor your family ties.
November 27/Thanksgiving Day: Saturn stations direct in Pisces. The planet of traditions and structure moves forward in mutable water. Emotional discipline and personal responsibility take hold. You may see the baton passing from generation to generation with this transit. Maturity and age express outwardly, and even simple gestures like a younger cousin offering to make a traditional family dish can take on greater meaning.
November 29: Venus in Scorpio opposes Uranus in Taurus + Mercury stations direct in Scorpio. There may be a curveball in one of your relationships. It may be a good idea to build in individual unstructured free time to quell the seeds of resentment today. Mercury stations direct today, which can bring an intensification of communication mishaps or scheduling issues. With so much fixed energy in the skies, be sure to bring your flexibility to the forefront.
November 30: Venus in Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces + Venus ingresses into Sagittarius. Right before the planet of relationships departs the depths of Scorpio, she makes a lovely trine to dreamy Neptune. Romance gets a boost, and couples can daydream about visions of a future together. It’s a fantastic day to appreciate the arts, attend the symphony, or take in a holiday performance. In the sign of Sagittarius, flirting becomes a varsity sport. She’ll be in this sign until Christmas Eve. Seek new experiences by exploring new cultures, food or learning experiences. Bond through humor, shared adventures, and encouragement of each other’s dreams.
