Hiiiiii, Mercury retrograde is back! Coinciding with what is already the most chaotic time of year for travel (and the general state of chaos of, you know, everything), the planet of communication, transportation, and technology is preparing to make things a lot more complicated. But don’t panic (yet!); below, your guide to all things Mercury retrograde so you know exactly what to expect (and how to prepare) for the next three (3!) weeks.

Is Mercury retrograde happening right now?

If you’re reading this between November 9 and November 29, 2025, the answer, unfortunately, is “yes.” My condolences!

What exactly is Mercury retrograde again?

Let’s start with a quick refresher on the planet in question. As the closest planet to the Sun, one year on Mercury is only 88 days long, which

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