Mercury retrograde in Scorpio is officially here, and this is the most dramatic Mercury retrograde of the year. It's also the final one, which means we're almost done with this chaos. But first, we have to make it through. We just experienced three weeks of Venus retrograding in Scorpio, and now Mercury joins the party. We're dealing with the underworld energy, and it feels like a lot.
So how are you doing? Are you okay? Because Mercury retrograding through Scorpio means more darkness from the past, more secrets surfacing, and maybe a few skeletons tumbling out of your closet. The good news is that Venus is about to move back into Libra, which will restore a little balance. But both planets won't station direct until November 13, and I am already counting down the days. So let me share eight tips to help you make it through the next three weeks.
Slow down and investigate before you decide
First, please do not rush into anything new right now. Avoid starting new projects or making major life decisions. Instead, use Scorpio's investigative energy to your advantage. Ask a lot of questions, dig deep, do your research, and trust your intuition before making any major moves. Take your time.
Life doesn't always have to be about making progress, especially not now. Just allow yourself to just be, to simply enjoy the present moment.
Give yourself permission to slow way down. If you keep trying to go at full speed ahead right now, it's only going to bite you in the ass. So chill. And make peace with uncertainty. Be okay with not having all the answers right now and just allow yourself to not know. There's nothing wrong with it. You don't need to figure it all out right now.
Let old wounds heal, but watch out for exes
Do not be afraid if old wounds resurface. It's Scorpio we're dealing with after all, so it's almost inevitable. Give those old wounds a second chance because this time around, you might get the closure and the healing you were always looking for. But be careful with people from your past, especially ex lovers. Venus is also retrograde right now, so people may pop up. That doesn't mean they are meant to be given a second chance. There's probably some healing or something about yourself that you need to face through them.
Think before you speak and double check everything
Scorpio is ruled by Mars, so things can get tense and aggressive. Take a deep breath before expressing complicated emotions. And double check everything: texts, travel plans, emails, contracts, and especially who you're sending those screenshots to. Finally, and most importantly, please be kind to yourself, gentle with yourself, and give yourself a little bit of extra love right now. Remember, you are not alone. We're in this together. This too shall pass.