One of the best things about astrology is that it is predictable. While we may not know how certain situations may turn out, we can prepare to face them with emotional strength. This is exactly what the last 2026 Mercury retrograde asks of us. Swift Mercury only spends three weeks in each sign - but this time around, the cosmic messenger dives deep into the zodiac’s murkiest waters for over two months due to its retrograde motion. Between September 30 and December 5, Mercury travels in Scorpio, and it’s coming to help you uncover profound, hidden information.
While Mercury Retrograde extends between October 24 and November 13, you may feel its effects on certain dates before and after. This is especially true with Pluto, the planet of transformation, and Venus Retrograde being part of the geometrical configuration of this retrograde. We’ve prepared a Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio Ritual Timeline to get into the mood to dive into the deepest corners of your soul.
Your Mercury Retrograde Ritual Timeline
You will need the Mercury Retrograde Magic Candle, the Lavender Organic Spray, fresh lavender, matches, a pen, and paper.
October 2: Mercury squares Mars & Pluto
PLACE a sprig of fresh lavender over your heart and mist the Lavender Organic Spray around your space before any difficult conversation. Tensions surface fast, and words carry more weight than usual. Slow down before you speak.
October 24: Mercury Goes Retrograde
LIGHT your Mercury Retrograde Magic Candle, and tuck a sprig of fresh lavender beneath as you say, “I welcome what is hidden. I am ready to see clearly.” Journal what feels unresolved while the candle burns.
November 4: Mercury Cazimi
HOLD a sprig of fresh lavender in your hands, light your Mercury Retrograde Magic Candle, and sit in stillness. What truth has been waiting? Write it down without editing yourself. The fog lifts for one luminous day.
November 13: Mercury Goes Direct
MIST the Lavender Organic Spray over your body from head to toe, sealing the retrograde's insights into your auric field. Burn a sprig of fresh lavender in your candle’s flame as you declare what you are ready to act on.
December 5: Mercury Leaves Scorpio
LIGHT your Mercury Retrograde Magic Candle one final time and burn a sprig of fresh lavender in its flame as you say, “I integrate what I have uncovered. I move forward with clarity and passionate purpose.”
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