If you’ve felt like the vibe has been a bit interesting lately, you’re not imagining it. November 2025 comes with a cosmic traffic jam—five major retrogrades overlapping at once. They are:

  • Mercury, the planet of communication and thinking

  • Uranus, the planet of revolution and confusion

  • Jupiter, the planet of wisdom and long-distance travels

  • Saturn, the planet of labor and long-term-gains

  • Neptune, the planet of dreams, illusions, and inspiration

But before you blame the cosmos for your phone glitches or that random text from your ex, remember that retrogrades aren’t punishments—they’re pauses. Think of them as the universe’s quality-control checks, giving you a second chance to clean up what you rushed through.

With Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all in retrograde, November isn’t about crisis—it’s about course correction. Retrogrades work like full moons: they bring what’s been hidden into focus so we can finally deal with it. So, if life this month feels like déjà vu, it’s not regression, it’s your cosmic do-over.

What all this means is that our greater collective is going through a massive transformation, think societal changes, updates to social views, and a brand new set of respectability politics. We’re already seeing that energy play out. Take Zohran Mamdani’s rise to mayor of New York—a headline-grabbing twist that arrived right as Uranus Retrograde in Gemini took center stage. Uranus in Gemini represents curiosity, revolution, and the kind of breakthroughs that happen when intellect meets experimentation. It’s proof that the seeds we plant—even if they don’t sprout when we expect—can bloom under the right cosmic conditions.

Retrogrades ask us to pause, reflect, and refine; sometimes the best changes happen only after a period of review. Below, we break down each retrograde and explain what’s really happening and how you can prepare to navigate through each one.

November 9–November 20: Mercury Retrograde Begins in Sagittarius

Mercury, the planet of communication and thought, began its retrograde in Sagittarius on November 9, spotlighting truth, storytelling, and perception. Sagittarius energy wants honesty, and during this phase, you might find yourself blurting out truths you didn’t even know you were holding—be careful because your truth might ruffle feathers.

At its best, Mercury retrograde helps us get to clarity. That might mean revisiting an old conversation, hearing someone’s side of the story, or realizing your own communication patterns.

November 10-February 3: Uranus Retrograde in Taurus

Right after Mercury hit rewind, Uranus—the planet of surprise and awakening—slid backward from talkative Gemini into grounded Taurus. Early November may have brought sudden news, wild ideas, or even unexpected flings (hello, chaotic group chats). But once Uranus entered Taurus, the shockwaves moved from mental to physical: how do your choices feel in your body?

If something in your life has felt unstable or unaligned, this retrograde is helping you sense it more clearly. Sometimes your gut knows before your brain catches up. Pay attention to what tightens or relaxes in your body—it’s your internal GPS for truth.

November 11-March 11: Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer

Jupiter, the planet of growth and luck, began its retrograde in Cancer on November 11. This is the emotional wealth season. “Jupiter in Cancer asks you to check in with your feelings, family, and faith,” says astrologer Lisa Stardust. “Ask yourself what nourishes you, and what drains you, and make sure you have someone to talk to in order to process and mend some wounds,” she adds. “Your emotional strength and endurance will surprise you, allowing you to walk away from drama and feel resilient.”

During this transit, luck often arrives from old efforts. Maybe you get a refund you forgot about or stumble on money you’d earned months ago (I found $100 sitting in my TikTok account from work I’d never cashed out—classic Jupiter retrograde moment). Retrogrades don’t take from you—they reveal where abundance, or oversight, has been waiting.

July 13-November 27: Saturn Retrograde in Pisces

Saturn, the planet of discipline and structure, finally ends its retrograde in Pisces on November 27. Since June, Saturn Retrograde has tested how seriously we take our dreams. Pisces energy loves imagination, but Saturn demands reality checks. Together, they’ve been teaching us that manifestation isn’t magic words—it’s consistent effort. Astrologer MindBodyBronx advised that we take the time to do the deep work, like shadow work and decluttering. “Shadow work helps you understand yourself on a deeper level, while decluttering helps you feel grounded and clear,” they said.

If “be delulu” became your mantra this year, Saturn’s been quietly reminding you that dreams without systems are just fantasies. As it turns direct, you’ll begin to see the rewards of steady work and the consequences of cutting corners. The lesson? Faith without followthrough is just lip service.

November 28-November 29: Mercury Retrograde Slips into Scorpio

Mercury’s Retrograde continues, but now it’s diving into Scorpio’s deep waters. If Sagittarius was about telling the truth, Scorpio is about exposing it. Hidden dynamics come to light. Secrets surface. Emotional clarity replaces confusion. Maybe you finally learn why a relationship ended or get insight into a workplace conflict that never sat right with you.

If you’ve been avoiding an uncomfortable conversation, now’s the time to face it. Mercury in Scorpio doesn’t let unfinished business stay buried, it transforms it.

July 3rd-December 10: Neptune Retrograde in Pisces

All month long, Neptune stays retrograde in Pisces, dissolving illusions and revealing where we’ve confused fantasy for faith. Manifestation is still real—but Neptune reminds us that the “how” matters.

When Neptune goes direct in December, you’ll be ready to rebuild dreams with clearer boundaries, purpose, and strategy. “This is the time to reframe yourself as the only main character in your story,” says astrologer Kim Reyes. “Listen to a love song and picture yourself as the subject instead. Make a playlist of these songs so you can play it when you need a reminder that you’re the love of your own life, regardless of your relationship status.”

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