Mercury Retrograde Is Back. Here's What to Know for Your Zodiac Sign

It wouldn't be a holiday season without Mercury Retrograde coming to create travel, technological, and communication issues. From November 9 to 29, Mercury will be in retrograde, bringing the drama like no other past retrograde has ever before.

On November 18, Mercury returns to Scorpio, heightening our emotional reactions. We will deal with this vibe for a while, until Mercury turns direct on November 29. The energy intensifies during the New Moon in Scorpio on November 20—please take care of yourselves then.

Four other planets are retrograde simultaneously: Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn in Pisces, Uranus in Taurus, and Neptune in Pisces. Expect secrets to come out during the pre- and post-retrograde periods, which are happening now until December 17.

To sum it all up, it'll be hard to see beyond ourselves during this retrograde and in the others. We may want to spend time alone and contemplate the past, present, and future. Oh, and that ex you've been playing cat and mouse with on social media is going to try to relaunch the ship—even if you've moved on.

Keep reading for how this Mercury Retrograde will impact your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs. You got this!

Reflecting on past relationships may make you want to reconnect with an ex or friend you haven’t spoken to in a very long time. You might want to consider taking it slow before jumping in again. Dip your toes in the water to check the temperature before going full throttle.

Although you’ll want to wave a white flag and stop the ongoing drama, it might be impossible. Staying in your lane requires you to bite your tongue, which requires compromise. When you’re right, you’re right — but it may be hard to see when you are wrong in these situations.

Many have a hidden agenda, which might make your headspin. If they can’t care for you the way you deserve and are using you for cache, you should send them packing. Don't let this experience discourage you from trusting others in the future. You have lots of love to give.

The bottom line is that you’re taking a break from going out and doing everything at once. Giving yourself time to relax and unwind away from the scene might bring out your lazier sentiments, but getting cozy feels so right, especially now that there is a chill in the air.

Make space for an unexpected guest at your home. A pal or family member might need a place to crash during the holidays, asking you to make room for them at the dinner table and your guest room. Let them stay, as long as they know the basic ground rules.

People who aren’t pledging their allegiance or loyalty to you will be put on do-not-disturb for the time being. If your so-called besties can’t prove that they are your ride or die, you might need to redefine the terms of the friendship contract and what you want from the dynamic.

Consider this a reminder to keep your thoughts to yourself or think before addressing people. Tonality is everything, so be respectful in the way you articulate words, as well as how you speak and write. The less you argue and the more open you are to everyone’s thoughts, the better.

You take everything to heart, which means that you believe in others' promises. Now, you notice the declarations' flaws, making you feel delusional. You're not! Do not gaslight yourself. Be gentle with yourself and know there is nothing wrong in caring for loved ones with all your force and energy.

‘Tis the season for your yearly crash out. Before running away with the incentive of escaping on an adventure, face matters head-on. That is an excellent start if you can own your part and be accountable. The objective is to mend situations and yourself, so don't be shy and avoidant.

Too many people are stating their opinions about your life. Being that the advice is unsolicited, it may make you feel overwhelmed. Let your buddies know they need to back up and stop judging you. If they want to get real, there is a lot you can say to them.

Mindfully communicating with your crew isn’t going to be easy. You’re not on the same wavelength, urging you to leave the group chat. The good news is that you can always return when you're ready and participate in the discussion. No one is going anywhere, you are pausing the conversations.

The scope of your career is changing, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to thrive. A professional development is just around the corner, offering everything you wish for. Chase that dream instead of focusing on the older vision. You’ll see it bloom and unfold in the months ahead.