Mercury Retrograde
A mixed day for depth, focus and emotional honesty.
Mood ↓ Turbulent
Relationships ↓ Turbulent
Life ↓ Turbulent
A clean slate for naming what you want to grow.
Double-check the fine print; misunderstandings are easy now.
Next shift: a sextile — an easy opening — a chance for cooperation and small, useful wins.
Key astrological aspects today
Magnetic, passionate and creative. Chemistry and charm run high — a fine time for romance, art and putting yourself out there.
Warmth, generosity and good fortune in relationships and finances. Lovely for socialising, romance and small treats.
A surge of confidence and drive — great for bold moves, just guard against overreach and impatience.
Upcoming aspects
Where the planets are now
Sun in Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 21
Sun is moving through Scorpio, giving identity, vitality and confidence a intense, private and transformative tone — colouring how you shine, lead and recharge for as long as it stays here.
Mercury in Scorpio Sep 30 – Dec 5
Mercury is moving through Scorpio, giving communication, plans and thinking a intense, private and transformative tone — colouring conversations, deals, travel and tech for as long as it stays here.
Venus in Libra Oct 25 – Dec 3
Venus is moving through Libra, giving love, money and beauty a harmonious, social and fair tone — colouring relationships, finances and pleasure for as long as it stays here.
Mars in Leo Sep 28 – Nov 25
Mars is moving through Leo, giving drive, energy and desire a warm, expressive and confident tone — colouring action, ambition and the odd conflict for as long as it stays here.
Jupiter in Leo Jun 30, 2026 – Jul 25, 2027
Jupiter is moving through Leo, giving growth, luck and optimism a warm, expressive and confident tone — colouring opportunity, learning and expansion for as long as it stays here.
Saturn in Aries Feb 14, 2026 – Apr 12, 2028
Saturn is moving through Aries, giving discipline, structure and limits a bold, fast and direct tone — colouring work, commitments and the long game for as long as it stays here.
Uranus in Gemini Apr 26, 2026 – Aug 2, 2032
Uranus is moving through Gemini, giving change, innovation and freedom a curious, chatty and quick tone — colouring breakthroughs and the unexpected for as long as it stays here.
Neptune in Aries Jan 26, 2026 – Oct 21, 2037
Neptune is moving through Aries, giving dreams, intuition and imagination a bold, fast and direct tone — colouring inspiration, romance and escapism for as long as it stays here.
Pluto in Aquarius Nov 20, 2024 – Oct 21, 2037
Pluto is moving through Aquarius, giving power, depth and transformation a original, independent and forward-thinking tone — colouring control, intensity and rebirth for as long as it stays here.
Retrogrades in motion
Mercury retrograde — the classic review period. Communication, tech and travel get glitchy; back up files, double-check plans, and revisit rather than launch. Great for finishing, editing and reconnecting.
Venus retrograde — love, money and values come up for review. Old flames and unfinished feelings resurface; hold off on big relationship moves, major purchases and dramatic makeovers.
Saturn retrograde — a karmic review of structure and responsibility. Loose ends in work, discipline and commitments resurface to be tightened up.
Uranus retrograde — the urge for change goes quiet on the surface and brews underneath. Inner breakthroughs and rethinking what freedom means.
Neptune retrograde — illusions thin out and clarity returns. A reflective, spiritually honest stretch; good for seeing situations as they really are.
Aspects, placements and retrograde windows are computed from real planetary positions; the readings are astrological interpretation.
Why it feels this way
- Moon in Scorpio — emotions lean deep and sensitive (Mood)
- New Moon — a fresh-start, low-key reset (Mood, Life)
- Mercury retrograde — miscommunication, tech and travel snags (Life, Mood)
- Venus retrograde — love and values under review (Relationships)
Go deeper: Mercury retrograde, your zodiac sign, or your full cosmic identity.
For reflection and interest only — not psychological, medical, or professional advice. Every figure here (moon phase, illumination, energy score, the next major aspect and its time) is computed from real astronomical positions and presented as an interest-and-belief framework.