Mercury retrograde · 24 October – 13 November 2026
Mercury retrograde in Scorpio: what it means for every sign
Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio from 24 October to 13 November 2026, with Venus retrograde alongside. Dates, what to expect and a forecast for all 12 signs.
Mercury retrograde · 24 October – 13 November 2026
Mercury retrograde in Scorpio: what it means for every sign
Mercury turned retrograde in Scorpio on 24 October 2026 and turns direct on 13 November at around 5 degrees of Scorpio. Venus is also retrograde, now in Libra, until the same week, so relationships, money and communication can tangle together. Scorpio is the sign of what lies beneath the surface, which makes this a retrograde for revisiting hard conversations, hidden feelings and unfinished business.
A few steady habits help whatever your sign: back up your files, read messages twice before sending, leave extra time for travel, and hold off on signing anything important if you can wait until after 13 November. The prefix to remember is "re": review, revisit, reconnect, repair. Mercury retrograde is a time to finish things rather than begin them.
Read your Sun sign below, and your rising sign too if you know it.
Sky note
Mercury stationed retrograde on 24 October 2026 at 20°59′ Scorpio and stations direct on 13 November at about 5° Scorpio. Venus has been retrograde since 3 October (from 8°30′ Scorpio), re-entered Libra on 25 October and stations direct around 13–14 November, depending on time zone. Source: Cafe Astrology, This Month in Astrology: October 2026.
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Mercury moves through your eighth house of shared money, intimacy and trust. Check joint accounts, debts, insurance and anything where you depend on someone else's paperwork. A conversation about what you owe, emotionally or financially, may return. Ask for clarity rather than assuming. Handled with patience, this can leave a close bond stronger.
Mercury is in your seventh house of partnerships and agreements. An old contract, a partner or a former colleague may come back into view. Read the fine print twice and say what you mean plainly. It is a good time to renegotiate terms that no longer feel fair. Do not rush a commitment before 13 November.
Your sixth house of daily work, routine and health is where Mercury turns back. Systems at work may glitch and small tasks may take longer than planned. Use the pause to simplify your routine and tidy your inbox. Pay attention to your body's signals, especially around rest. A smoother rhythm is waiting once Mercury goes direct.
Mercury retrogrades through your fifth house of romance, creativity and play. A former love, or an old creative project, may return to your thoughts. Notice what you miss and what you are glad to have left behind. Keep your expectations gentle with children and with new dates. A creative idea you set aside may be worth another look.
Your fourth house of home and family is where Mercury slows. A family conversation may reopen, or a household repair may need a second attempt. Check plans with relatives before you commit, and be patient with delays at home. It is a good time to sort, declutter and make peace with the past. You are rebuilding your foundation, which takes time.
Mercury, your ruler, retrogrades through your third house of communication, siblings and short trips. Messages may be misread, so write clearly and confirm details. Old conversations may restart, and a sibling or neighbour may ask for your time. Take extra care on the road and with your devices. Your eye for detail is your best tool now.
Mercury turns back through your second house of money and values, while Venus, your ruler, is retrograde in your own sign. Review your budget before buying anything big, and double-check payments. You may be rethinking what you are worth and what you will accept. Be patient with yourself rather than hard on yourself. What you decide to value now can guide you for a long time.
Mercury is retrograde in your sign, in your first house, so this one is personal. You may rethink who you are and how you come across. Words may not land the way you intend, so slow down and say less but mean it. Revisit a goal you set aside rather than starting a new one. By 13 November you will see yourself and your direction more clearly.
Your twelfth house of rest, secrets and the subconscious is where Mercury turns back. You may need more sleep and more time alone, and old worries can surface at night. Journaling or meditation will help you sort what is yours from what is not. Something hidden may come to light. Let yourself rest instead of pushing through.
Mercury moves backward through your eleventh house of friends, groups and hopes. A friend may reappear, or a plan with a group may change. Confirm arrangements, and be clear about what you can offer. Think about whose company truly supports you. A hope you set aside may feel different now.
Your tenth house of career and public life is where Mercury slows. Emails, meetings and deadlines may need a second pass. An old professional contact may return, or a past project may need fixing. Do not announce big career moves until after 13 November. Use the time to review what you want your work to become.
Mercury retrogrades through your ninth house of beliefs, travel and study. Check bookings, visas and itineraries, and leave extra time. A belief you have outgrown may be ready to go, and a course or project may need another look. Be careful with anything you publish or promise. Your wider vision will be clearer once Mercury is direct.
Mercury turns direct on 13 November 2026, at around 5 degrees of Scorpio. Some calendars show 14 November depending on the time zone.
Is Venus retrograde at the same time?
Yes. Venus has been retrograde since 3 October and turns direct around 13 November, so the two overlap for most of this period.
What should I avoid during Mercury retrograde?
Astrologers usually suggest delaying major purchases, new contracts and big announcements where you can, and double-checking travel and messages. Everyday life carries on, so treat it as a time to review rather than a time to stop.
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