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The final mercury retrograde of 2025 is almost here and brace yourself because this is going to be the messiest of all! For the unversed, Mercury retrograde is an optical illusion that occurs when the planet Mercury appears to move backwards in the night sky. However, in reality, the Earth briefly overtakes Mercury in its orbit. This creates the visual effect that the planet is moving in reverse. Speaking of this astrologically, retrogrades, which occur in other planets as well, are thought to impede the realms that the planet governs. Since Mercury rules communication, information and travel, the retrograde period is believed to hamper these areas. Nicholas Campion, professor of cosmology and culture at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, while speaking to BBC said, "Modern astrologers who believe in the influence of Mercury retrograde think it means plans are going to be put on hold or that it is a bad time to start a new job or begin something new. It is very much a feature of a particular strand of western astrology. He further added, "Western astrology now spreads all over the world through social media and apps, so it is becoming global." When Is The Last Mercury Retrograde Of 2025?The final Mercury retrograde of the year meets us on November 9, 2025, and it will continue until November 29, 2025. Mercury will begin its apparent backward spin in Sagittarius and remain there until November 18, 2025, before shifting back into Scorpio where it will remain throughout the duration of its retrograde. Here is a breakdown: Pre-shadow (when you might start feeling the effects): From October 21 (approx) when Mercury begins slowing down.Retrograde official phase: November 9 to November 29, 2025Post-shadow (when the effects linger): Until roughly December 16 What Mercury Retrograde 2025 In Sagittarius Teaches You?When Mercury begins its retrograde in Sagittarius, it means that it is going to be all about perspective. Sagittarius is our seeker of the zodiac. It is here to explore meaning, philosophy and even possibility. It is also here to experience life in its fullness and experience all there is. According to Sagittarius, truth is subjective. Meaning, we are each here to discover our own understanding of truth, meaning and purpose. As Mercury retrogrades through this Jupiter-ruled sign, we will be forced to review our own truth, meaning and purpose. We will be forced to turn around, look within and observe as well as rethink the perspectives that have shaped our understanding of truth.
