Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio, October 24 to November 13, 2026: Dates and Meaning for Each Sign

Mercury turns retrograde in Scorpio on October 24, 2026 and turns direct, still in Scorpio, on November 13, 2026. Unlike most Mercury retrogrades it never changes sign, so the whole three weeks stay with one theme. It also overlaps the Venus retrograde that began on October 3, and both planets turn direct on the same day. Dates here are US Central and can fall a day either side elsewhere.

Key dates

Date	What happens
October 23	The Sun enters Scorpio at 4:39 AM Central, the day before the retrograde begins.
October 24	Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio.
October 25	Venus, already retrograde, re-enters Libra at 4:03 AM Central. Full Moon in Taurus at 11:11 PM Central.
November 9	New Moon in Scorpio at 1:02 AM Central.
November 13	Mercury stations direct in Scorpio. Venus stations direct in Libra.

What this retrograde is about

Scorpio is the sign astrologers link with privacy, trust, loyalty and whatever sits beneath the surface. Mercury is the planet of words, messages, travel and detail. Put the two together in retrograde and the traditional reading is a stretch for rereading what was said, asking the question you avoided, and checking facts before you draw conclusions. With the Sun in Scorpio as well, and a Scorpio new moon on November 9, the sign is unusually emphasised.

Mercury only appears to move backwards; it is an effect of our viewpoint from Earth. What follows is astrological tradition, not science, and it works best as a prompt for reflection. Astrologers associate the period with words beginning with "re": review, revisit, repair and double-check. Because Venus is retrograde at the same time, the tradition would add that conversations about what you value, and whom, may come round again.

What it means for each zodiac sign

Aries

Scorpio is your eighth house of trust and shared resources. You could use these weeks to look again at an arrangement you share with someone, such as who covers what, and to ask plainly about anything left vague.

Taurus

Mercury retraces your seventh house of partners. A conversation with someone close may be worth having a second time, more slowly, and the Taurus full moon on October 25 puts your own side of it in view.

Gemini

Mercury is your ruling planet, and here it reviews your sixth house of work routines. Consider tidying one daily system, such as your inbox or task list, before adding anything new to it.

Cancer

Your fifth house of romance and creativity is where the rethinking happens. An unfinished creative piece or an old flame's message might resurface; you can take your time deciding what, if anything, to do with it.

Leo

Scorpio sits in your fourth house of home and family. Household plans and family conversations may need a second pass, so confirm who is doing what and when.

Virgo

Mercury is your ruler too, and it turns back through your third house of conversation and learning. Reread messages before replying, and think about returning to a course, book or skill you set down.

Libra

The retrograde falls in your second house of money and self-worth. It suits a quiet look at whether your time and attention go to what matters to you, especially as Venus returns to your sign on October 25.

Scorpio

This one is in your own sign, your first house of self. You may find yourself rethinking how you present yourself or what you want to say; the new moon in Scorpio on November 9 is a gentle point to settle on a first draft.

Sagittarius

Mercury moves through your twelfth house of rest and endings. Try giving yourself more quiet time than usual and letting one finished chapter stay finished.

Capricorn

Your eleventh house of friends and groups is highlighted. An old friend may get in touch, and group plans could need their details confirmed twice.

Aquarius

Scorpio is your tenth house of career. Consider reviewing a work project or public profile for small errors, and check anything important before it goes out under your name.

Pisces

The retrograde crosses your ninth house of travel and beliefs. Double-check itineraries and bookings, and feel free to revisit an opinion you formed in a hurry.

A short checklist

• Back up your phone and laptop before October 24.
• Re-read messages before sending, particularly late at night.
• Confirm times, addresses and booking references a day ahead.
• Allow extra travel time and expect the odd delay.
• Finish or tidy something half-done before starting something new.

Related

• Venus retrograde in Scorpio and Libra, October 3 to November 13, 2026
• Mercury retrograde in Pisces and Aquarius, February 9 to March 3, 2027
• Mercury retrograde in Cancer and Gemini, June 10 to July 4, 2027
• Mercury retrograde in Scorpio and Libra, October 7 to October 28, 2027
• Mercury retrograde 2027: dates and a simple survival list
• 2027 astrology calendar
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