Mercury in Anuradha - October 27 to November 20

Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from October 27th to November 20th 2025.

This extended transit includes Mercury’s retrograde phase from November 10th, which gives you a deeper immersion in the business of this nakshatra. Mercury in Anuradha has an intense and deep-reaching way of communication, where you are not content with surface appearances. The Shakti, or special gift, here, ‘To Worship’, also gives you an enhanced faith and spirituality, particularly when you get behind a cause, special person or philosophy.

Don’t become too fanatical about your views, however, and allow others to have their say. Anuradha is a softer and more celebratory asterism than the usual tough, Mars-ruled, Scorpio style, and its symbol of a Victory Arch creates a festive mood as you work towards your goals. This is connected with writing, media or simply the special quality of your voice, but now is a good time to get an important message across. You may win academic prizes, or simply get the better of an argument – though expect a twist to come after November 10th as a counter-narrative arises to complicate the issue.

Information comes to light that you could not possibly have known before, and it pays to wait, especially in relation to a purchase or commitment. Delaying your choices isn’t always a sign of indecision. Jupiter, the planet of philosophy, also gives Mercury support through this transit, and you find a middle way between the big picture and mastery of details. You may receive the help of a teacher or a great knowledge source, but make sure your final opinions are backed up with facts.

Mercury, Mars Conjunction in Scorpio - October 27 to November 23

Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with forceful, assertive Mars in Scorpio from October 27th to November 23rd 2025.

This is a great transit for mental energy and making your wishes known clearly. Part of you prefers to keep your thinking private and to rely on hints or suggestions, but you are also ready to speak up openly, and even issue your orders. Scorpio likes to maintain privacy; however, so pick your battles carefully: it’s best to have a definite place or outlet for your opinions. You can complain and campaign effectively, both on your own and on behalf of other people, and make a fearless voice for a point or principle.

Your quiet intensity counts for a lot, and people listen when you have something to say. Mercury and Mars are also planetary enemies, so there is a risk of speaking harshly, and perhaps being over-critical or airing an unpopular truth. You get the ultimate credit for being right, but a frustrated or unspoken detail may also come out in a rash moment, where it is hard to take your words back. Certainly, you can get into an argument where a small domestic issue blows up into a major disagreement, and you are both unwilling to back down.

There is also a mentally competitive quality now, and a dispute may arise over who is first to an idea or solution. Mercury turns retrograde on November 10th, while very close to Mars, and you should resist pressure to make a decision. Facts change at the last minute, and a delay at this point is frustrating, but also gives you time to think. Consider an impulse purchase or hasty promise carefully, especially on November 13th.