Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio: Revisiting Without Regressing
- Aswin Subramanyan
- Nov 7
- 3 min read
It is that time of the year again when Mercury turns retrograde, this time in Scorpio. As Mercury moves close to a conjunction with Mars on November 13, 2025, we reach a point where we will be ready to act towards liberation which is to release rather than resist. This is a time to turn inward, to understand, to feel, and to become deeply aware of what lies within. True transformation begins from the inside. Thoughts are turning into memories, and some of these thoughts, when distilled, will eventually become actions.
This Mercury retrograde in Scorpio is a period for us to consciously lay to rest certain difficult memories and to focus more on the inner self rather than external events. With Mars’ strength and reception in Scorpio, we are given an opportunity to look closely at something that may have gone off course over the past month. This is not a setback but a moment of realisation and correction. When seen through a mindful lens, it becomes an opportunity rather than an obstacle.
Honest introspection and the willingness to seek truth will be revealing. What is uncovered now can play a powerful role in reorienting us with our path, especially for those living through a Mercury-ruled year. And for this, I am available for personal sessions. Communication during this period may carry a sharp or probing quality, which could bring criticism or reaction from others. It is therefore essential to keep communication with the self-introspective and honest. When someone shows us the mirror, it is best to look at it fully and without resistance see the truth.
This is a good time to seek therapy or to process emotional challenges from the past. Mercury in Scorpio helps us find a rational and structured way to work through pain or old wounds. The process of understanding what hurts and gently drawing it out of our system is exactly the kind of inner work this period supports. We all carry burdens from the past, and some of them began when Mercury was in Cancer or probably when Venus was retrograde in Pisces earlier in 2025. Now, as Mercury transits through Scorpio, the rest of that emotional residue begins to dissolve. When Mercury enters Aquarius and retrogrades a few months from now, we will find ourselves in a very different space; more forward thinking, and already well ahead with where we want to be.
Hidden truths may also surface during this retrograde. It may not always be that someone deliberately concealed something; sometimes it is simply that we failed to see it earlier. Still, there may also be moments when we discover that something was kept from us or happened behind our backs, disturbing our emotions. In such times, we must remember the words of Marcus Aurelius that “the best revenge is not to be like the one who wronged us”. Manipulation or distortion may be revealed now, but we will see it so clearly that no veil will remain. That clarity itself is freedom.
This is not the best period to enter into new contracts or sign agreements. It is, however, ideal for revisiting and revising existing agreements. Be mindful of potential communication errors or technical issues, and avoid hasty decisions.
Ultimately, this Mercury retrograde offers an invitation to revisit without regressing. It shines a light on what we need to understand, process, and release. When the period passes, we emerge with sharper awareness, lighter hearts, and a clearer path ahead.
© Aswin Subramanyan
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