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You don't have to know when exactly the next mercury retrograde will occur. You will be reminded of it by your ex, school friends that you have long forgotten about, or a colleague from your past job who is been secretly in love with you for 10 years. Between November 9 and November 29, Mercury appears to move backward in the sky. During this period, names you archived pop back up as if they never left. The kind of text you might get during mercury retrograde depends on which parts of your life Mercury looks after in your chart. Because Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo. Tetiana Tsvil, an astrologer at the spiritual guidance platform Nebula, did some reading and compiled a list of the texts that we can receive and why. Read below to know more. AriesWho might text: The coworker who once asked you for “a quick favor” and then disappeared. A sibling who never really finished that conversation from June. A neighbor who suddenly remembers the plan you half-agreed on. Mercury governs your solar 3rd and 6th houses. The 3rd house is the neighborhood: siblings, classmates, and commutes. The 6th is the grind: daily routines and coworkers. When Mercury retrogrades, work tasks may return for a second pass, a colleague may ask for help resurrecting a project, or the family thread lights up over something only you can organize. When they text, remember that you’re helpful, but not available on demand. TaurusWho might text: Someone who owes you money or someone who once signed your checks, for example, a past boss with a “can you consult?” request. Mercury rules your solar 2nd and 5th houses. The 2nd house is money and self‑worth. The 5th is romance, creativity, performance, and kids. Expect messages that start with “quick question about that invoice” or “wondering if you’re free for a little project.” On the romantic side, a charming ex or past collaborator may resurface. During Mercury retrograde, you’re asked to think about your self-worth. Your time and talent are premium, so treat them that way. GeminiWho might text: Everyone, because you’re the one Mercury loves best. Expect an old lover, a boss who “always believed in you,” or a relative who suddenly has opinions about your living situation. Mercury governs your solar 1st and 4th houses. The 1st house is you: your identity, your voice. The 4th house is about roots. That means you’ll be revisiting old stories: who you were, where you’ve been, what you once said “yes” to. Someone might text, “Thinking of you.” Another might ask, “Are you still at that place?” Decide what story you’re continuing. CancerWho might text: Someone you left, a former classmate, or a sibling who has one more thing to say about that ancient misunderstanding. Mercury rules your solar 12th and 3rd houses. The 12th house is hidden files and closure; the 3rd is the day-to-day conversation. That means old names might reappear in your inbox again in the form of a message from someone you used to know well, or barely at all, but who still has a key to an emotional door you thought you’d locked. It’s time to decide what’s worth reopening. LeoWho might text: An old collaborator, a client with a “quick payment question,” or the friend who once borrowed your idea. Mercury rules your solar 11th and 2nd houses. The 11th house is friends and collective efforts; the 2nd is income and values. Mercury retrograde relinks you to teams and goals you once shared, while nudging money matters you postponed. Someone from your professional past could show up with a pitch that sounds suspiciously like déjà vu. When you get this message, let your generosity lead, but don’t fund a fantasy with your time. VirgoWho might text: A past boss about a role, a high‑visibility contact, or someone who knew you when you were reinventing yourself. Also, it can be a partner asking to revisit a plan. Mercury is your chart ruler and governs your solar 10th and 1st houses. The 10th house is career; the 1st is identity. Mercury is retracing its steps through these sectors, requesting edits to the story you’ve been telling about yourself. LibraWho might text: A friend abroad, a former professor or mentor, an editor or publisher, an in‑law, or someone with whom you once debated beliefs. Mercury is retracing its steps through your beliefs and closure houses, dusting off the big topics you never settled: travel plans, unfinished courses, manuscripts in limbo, and moral arguments that still echo in your mind. You may feel compelled to make peace with others, or with yourself at least. Remember that your peace is something you build. ScorpioWho might text: The ex who still owes you money or an apology. The old business partner. A friend who is inviting you back into a group you left. Mercury’s rewinding through the part of your chart that governs shared things like money, secrets, feelings, and friendships, which is a dangerous combination. Expect texts that start with “We should clear the air” or “Quick question about that reimbursement.” It's time to clean things up. Fixed water holds deeply; this is a chance to disentangle with care or reinvest where it makes sense. SagittariusWho might text: The ex who wants a do-over. The rival who wants a truce. The boss who suddenly remembers your brilliance. Mercury’s going retrograde in your relationship and career zones, so people from your past are lining up to renegotiate everything from love to labor. You’ll hear “Can we talk?” or the dreaded “Can we put this in writing?” You may also revisit a professional promise you made when you were younger or more optimistic. You’re a traveler, Sagittarius. You hate going backward. But sometimes the road circles back so you can see the scenery differently. CapricornWho might text: A former coworker about a process, a client returning with fixes, a health practitioner with lab results, or someone from your college. Mercury rules your solar 6th and 9th houses. The 6th is work systems, service, and health; the 9th is higher education, travel, and legal matters. Retrograde Mercury loves to revisit workflows and coursework, which means you’ll be revisiting routines, processes, and philosophies. AquariusWho might text: The old flame who wasn’t quite over it, the creative partner who wants to revive the project, the friend with last-minute concert tickets, or (less romantically) the benefits office requesting “one more form.” Mercury’s backtracking through your fun-and-romance zone and your shared-resources sector. It reminds you that pleasure and paperwork are never truly separate. You might get a flirtatious “Hey, stranger,” followed by an email about taxes. Or vice versa. PiscesWho might text: A landlord or family member about home matters, a former roommate, a partner (past or present) renegotiating expectations, or a client wanting to revisit terms. Mercury rules your solar 4th and 7th houses. The 4th is home, family, property, and lineage; the 7th is partners and agreements. Mercury’s rewind brings leases, repairs, and family plans back into the thread. It also asks for precision in relationships. Mutable water empathizes first; the task is to translate feelings into terms. With this Tetiana urges people to stop seeing the retrograde a their enemy. "It just wants to polish your life. Those messages about love, money, travel, or “quick calls?” are chances to rewrite old scripts with new wisdom Answer like someone with good manners and good taste, thoughtfully. Do that, and this three-week rewind will feel like the cleanest forward motion you’ve had all year," the astrologer concludes.
