10/22/2026
What if Mercury retrograde isn't here to create chaos, but to create clarity?
Mercury goes retrograde on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at approximately 3:12 AM EDT, in the sign of Scorpio, under a Waxing Gibbous Moon in Aries, just two days before the Full Moon!
And already I'm seeing all the warnings to buckle up and prepare for chaos.
But what if we looked at it differently?
Astrologically, Mercury retrograde is traditionally associated with reflection, revisiting the past, and reevaluating things in our lives.
Scorpio brings themes of deeper truths, transformation, emotional healing, and uncovering what may have been hidden. And with the Moon approaching fullness, we can embrace the symbolism of illumination, awareness, and release.
What if this is simply an invitation to slow down, reflect, revisit what we've been avoiding, and release what no longer feels aligned?
Not every delay is a setback.
Not every uncomfortable conversation is a conflict.
And not every change is something to fear.
Sometimes the greatest shifts happen when we stop rushing and start listening to ourselves.
Mercury retrograde runs through November 13th, but that doesn't mean we need to spend the next three weeks expecting things to go wrong.
Maybe it's not chaos. Maybe it's clarity.
We get to choose how we navigate this season.
What's one thing you're feeling called to release or realign in your life right now?