Prepare yourself: the third and final Mercury Retrograde of 2026 is happening from October 24 to November 13, and it's a big one. Of course, all Mercury Retrogrades involve miscommunications, technological issues, and travel delays. If you drop your phone on the subway tracks and end up late to work because you need to ask someone to fish it out for you, that's typical Mercury Retrograde chaos.
This particular Mercury Retrograde is in Scorpio, meaning that all that Mercury Retrograde stuff gets an extra boost of theatrics because Scorpio is nothing if not dramatic. It also coincides with Venus Retrograde, which began on October 3 and ends on November 13 (yes, the same day Mercury Retrograde ends—go ahead and schedule a “the retrogrades are over!” party). All retrogrades involve the things the particular planet rules going "backwards"; for Venus, that's love, beauty, and money.
During this Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio, we'll see a Full Moon in Taurus on October 26 and a New Moon in Scorpio on November 9. Full Moons are always a great opportunity for reflection while New Moons are a perfect time to set new goals. With all this cosmic chaos going on right now though, it's a good idea to keep your plans and reflections in a journal until both Mercury Retrograde and Venus Retrograde are over.
Then, in mid-November, you can start putting all those thoughts into action without the stars throwing obstacles in your way. Read your Sun/Rising sign horoscope for Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio: Take a step back, Aries. Mercury Retrograde occurs in your 8th House of transformation, offering you a chance to pause and observe all the massive personal growth you're currently in the middle of.
Do you like the person you're becoming? What, if anything, do you want to change? Take these weeks to ponder on these questions, and then put your plans into action after the retrograde ends.
Trouble in paradise, Taurus? With Mercury Retrograde in your 7th House of relationships, plus Venus Retrograde, you're likely dealing with conflict within at least one of your closest relationships. This could be a romantic partner but it could also be a best friend or creative collaborator.
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