October 30, 2025

Mercury Retrograde November 2025 | How Will It Affect You? | Pick-a-Card Tarot Reading

Mercury will be retrograde from Sunday, November 9th to Saturday, November 29th, 2025.

In astrology, planetary retrogrades are seen as opportunities to pause and reflect — to review your behaviors, reconsider what no longer serves you, and release old regrets.

Mercury is associated with communication and self-expression, so you might find yourself thinking about old conversations — things you once said, or words someone said to you.

These reflections might help you see your current challenges, recognize the shadows and patterns you need to work on, and notice relationships or situations you’re ready to let go of.

When Mercury is in retrograde, there are a few things you might want to watch out for:

・Communication errors, such as a late reply or misunderstandings

・Transportation delays and traffic jams

・Losing or forgetting belongings

・Technical issues

・Schedule mix-ups, like double-booking or forgetting appointments

・Misreading contracts or important documents

Based on the info above, I did a Pick-a-Card Tarot reading to find out, “How will this Mercury retrograde affect me?”

Pick a group from the image and read your message below.
You can choose more than one card if you feel guided.

Overall Message

We have the Seven of Swords reversed at the bottom of the deck. I believe this Mercury retrograde could affect us in a very positive way if we use its energy wisely!

We might be able to see people’s deceptions and patterns of self-doubt. Once we identify the root of the problem, we’ll be able to find solutions.

Let’s take a closer look at the details!

Group 1

This Mercury retrograde might help you release shadows, both within yourself and in your relationships. For example, you might notice your self-doubting thought patterns, self-sabotaging behaviors, or lies from others that stem from their own insecurities.

The reason you’re able to see this now isn’t a coincidence. It’s because you’ve been working hard on your shadow work and learning to grow.

The advice is the Emperor reversed. First, you don’t need to push yourself too hard to see the shadows in yourself or others. If you set the intention to be receptive, you’ll naturally start noticing the things you need to work on.

Second, you might notice other people’s shadows, especially those you put on a pedestal. Even if they seem strong and stable on the outside, they could have deep struggles, and their mask might slip. When that happens, try to stay away from the drama to protect yourself. Your safety comes first, even if you’re worried about that person.

If you really want to help them, remember that shadow work takes time, so be prepared for long-term support. If it becomes too much for you, give yourself permission to step away. You deserve your own life and happiness!

Group 2

This Mercury retrograde might help you see your own struggles or those of others related to anger more clearly — such as aggression, a short temper, violence, or having too much passion to be acknowledged as a successful person by others.

If this is about your own struggles, you might have been looking for a way to cope with difficult feelings. If it’s about someone else’s struggles, you might have been dealing with an aggressive person and trying to find a way to distance yourself from them.

Your advice is the Star reversed. If this is about your own struggles, try not to bottle up your emotions until you explode. It would help to release them little by little every day. You might be feeling a lot of stress, so try to find ways to let it out gradually as well. Spending some quiet, calm time in nature could also be very beneficial. If you find yourself relying on alcohol, consider seeking professional medical advice.

If you’re dealing with someone else’s anger issues, don’t try to handle it alone. Seek help and support from friends, family, teachers or a guidance office, community services, NPOs, hospitals, and so on. When you do, make sure you will be safe and that your privacy is protected. You might want to ask a friend if you can stay with them, or contact a shelter first.

Group 3

This Mercury retrograde might help you recognize deceptive behaviors in yourself and others.

If this is about your own struggles, you might start to notice your patterns when you become deceptive. For example, you might feel threatened and become defensive when you think you’re being attacked or when you feel like you’re losing a competition. As a result, you might act deceptively — for instance, by refusing to apologize or by ignoring others.

If this is about someone else’s behavior, you might start to see when it’s time to step back from them. You can’t really stay close to them until they decide to be honest with you and commit to improving themselves.

Your advice is the Six of Swords. If you’re struggling with your own deceptive behaviors, you might find their roots in your family — perhaps in your parents’ patterns of deception or in childhood trauma.

If this is about someone else’s deceptive behavior, you may need to say goodbye to the relationship and move on to protect yourself and your loved ones. Once you do, you’ll feel refreshed and start having brighter, more uplifting days again!

🌟 This is a general Tarot reading for the collective. Some messages may speak to you, and others may not. Please take what resonates and trust your own inner wisdom.