November 5, 2025 • 17 mins
Mercury Retrograde begins November 9, 2025, in Sagittarius and travels back into Scorpio before going direct on November 29th — revealing truth, healing old wounds, and guiding us toward powerful inner realignment.
In this deeply grounded and emotionally rich episode, Jennifer Pilates explores what this Mercury Retrograde really means and how you can navigate it with grace rather than fear. Together, we’ll uncover the soul-level lessons hidden beneath communication mix-ups, emotional waves, and divine delays.
This isn’t just another retrograde — it’s a sacred reset. The Universe is asking you to pause, listen, and return home to your truth.
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(00:06):
Welcome to Empowered Within aSoul Clenching transformational
podcast that will set your soulon fire through candid and
inspiring conversations.
Leading experts, celebrities,healers, and I share our
journeys of how we've overcomechallenges to living an
empowered life from within.
I'm your host, Jennifer Pilates.
Welcome to another episode ofEmpowered Within.
(00:34):
Welcome back to another episodeof Empowered Within the Space
where we awaken the light withinthe body, mind, and spirit.
I'm your host, Jennifer, andtoday we are deep diving into
one of the most talked about andoften misunderstood cosmic
events.
The Mercury retrograde, butbefore you tense up or brace for
(00:55):
chaos, take a deep breathbecause what's coming is not
about punishment.
Know my friend.
In fact, it's about purpose.
This retrograde beginningNovember 9th in Sagittarius and
ending November 29th in Scorpio.
It's here to realign your truth.
It's a cosmic invitation to slowdown, reflect and reconnect with
(01:20):
what's truly real.
What does it really mean whenMercury is in retrograde?
You see mercury governscommunication, travel,
technology, and our thoughts.
When it appears to movebackwards in the sky, its energy
(01:40):
turns inward, meaning we're notmeant to move forward just yet.
Retrograde energy is reviewenergy, a time to rethink,
revisit, and realign.
You always hear me say, review,revise, reset.
It's when the universe hands usthe script of our life and says,
(02:02):
okay, my friend, I'm gonna needyou to take another look.
There's something here you mighthave missed.
And with Mercury Retrogradingbetween Sagittarius, the Sign of
Truth, vision in HigherLearning, and Scorpio, the sign
of emotional transformation anddeep healing, this retrograde.
We'll definitely expose truthsthat change everything.
(02:26):
The question is, are you willingto slow down enough to see them,
to hear them, and mostimportantly, to embrace them to
collectively from November 9thto the 29th, we are going to
(02:47):
experience waves of spiritualclarity and emotional intensity.
At first, when mercury stations.
Retrograde and Sagittarius, thetone will feel fiery, outspoken,
and a little restless.
You might feel driven to speakyour truth, yet find your words
misunderstood or met with a bitof resistance.
(03:08):
Miscommunication is common herebecause Sagittarius wants
freedom and expansion.
But Mercury, you see, mercury isasking for reflection.
Then as Mercury slips back intoScorpio around November 20th,
the energy turns inward and moreemotional truth becomes felt.
(03:28):
Not just spoken.
Secrets are going to surface.
Intuition will heighten emotionsyou've buried are going to rise.
Not to overwhelm you, but tohelp liberate you once and for
all.
This part of the retrograde mayfeel like deep diving into deep,
deep waters, but beneath thatintensity lies healing.
(03:51):
Clarity and release Scorpioenergy purges.
What's false, what's not true?
Sagittarius restores faith inwhat truly is true.
Together, they create a sacredbridge between endings and new
beginnings between what was andwhat's truly meant to be.
(04:16):
When we look at a retrograde.
There's a lot of emotional workthat can be done.
This is a time to pause and ask,where have I been avoiding the
truth?
What stories or beliefs needrewriting who or what No longer
aligns with my higher purpose?
(04:37):
Mercury retrograde often bringspeople or situations from the
past back into view, not astest, but as teachers, you may
receive messages or dreams thatfeel guided, trust them.
This is your soul communicatingthrough symbols, emotion, and
synchronicity.
If emotions feel heightened,breathe.
(04:57):
Journal, move your body.
Let yourself feel withoutrushing to fix every little
thing, because sometimes clarityoften comes after the most
amazing releases.
Remember, mercury is themessenger between worlds, and
when it moves through Scorpio,it delivers messages from the
(05:18):
unseen.
Pay attention to your dreams, tothose gut instincts, to your
body sensations.
What is the universe speaking toyou through all of the emotions
that you're feeling?
(05:39):
One of the number one questionsI always get when it comes to
any retrograde, what signs willbe most effective?
So if you have personal planets,or your rising sign is in
Scorpio, Sagittarius, Gemini, orVirgo, this retrograde will.
Especially be powerful for you,Scorpio.
(06:00):
This is about transformationthat is unavoidable.
You are to expect emotionalrevelations that lead to
freedom.
Sagittarius, you're rewritingyour truth.
Let go of outdated beliefs andstep into a more aligned vision
of who you are today.
And whom you're becoming andwhere you're going.
(06:23):
Gemini.
As Mercury's ruling sign, you'llfeel the mental fog, but also
the brilliance of introspectionof going inward.
Virgo Health Daily Habits andInner Balance are under review,
simplify and simply recalibrate.
Everyone though always feels theenergies of the retrograde, we
(06:47):
will feel the shift in differentareas of life depending on where
these signs fall into yourcharts and what's going on in
your life.
But most importantly, when wethink about a Mercury
retrograde, we wanna thinkabout, again, this is a time to
review, revise, rethink.
This is not a time to sign majorcontracts to make major
(07:08):
decisions to launch majorprojects.
To make major moves, to make bigpurchases.
Anything that is new, it is notthe time for Now.
The flip side to this, and notto confuse you, if you have been
searching for the perfect homefor a year, for months, you
finally found it and you'relike, oh my gosh, the contract
(07:30):
is coming during the retrograde.
Jennifer, what do I do?
You sign it because this is yourcompletion.
Mercury brings completion duringthe retrogrades so that
completion actually is there foryou and is there to support you.
Same thing if you've beenthinking about moving and you've
been working on it for a whileand you've been searching for
all of the places, and suddenlythat right place pops up.
(07:54):
It's okay.
I don't want you to come from aplace of fear, come from a place
of alignment.
However, as with anything, atany time you want to be careful
of anything that you're signing.
Make sure that you're aware andthat it's in alignment with you.
Again, mercury bringscompletions.
Anytime we have left things, wehave pushed them aside.
(08:15):
Whether it is a person, a place,a job, a question, any loose
strings will continue to comeback and revisit us during
mercury and retrogrades untileither A, the lesson is learned.
B, we're finally are done withit.
C, it's come to a closure andwe've moved on so.
Things, lessons, people, thoseold boyfriends, those old
(08:39):
girlfriends, old jobs, oldstuff, everything.
It always tends to pop back upduring a Mercury retrograde.
Again, it's not about testing.
It's about, Hey, did we completeit?
Are we done?
Where are we at?
Review, revise, and rethink.
It's that simple.
When it comes to technology,yes, there are glitches, tons of
(09:01):
glitches.
Knowing that there's a Mercuryretrograde, that's powerful
knowledge so that you don'tcrazily wig out when suddenly
the computer goes out orsomething's off with your car or
something's off with your phone,you go, oh, mercury retrograde.
This is gonna be fine.
It's gonna reset itself.
Speaking of cars, when it comesto Mercury retrograde, if there
(09:22):
are things that have beenneeding to.
Be fixed with your car.
That's also the time to do it,because we're wanting to catch
up and get things fixed andclarified.
And why is that?
Same thing when we're thinkingabout writing a book or all the
things maybe that course you'vewanted to build, the business
(09:44):
you wanted to launch.
This is the time to really sitand review it and rethink how
you wanna bring it to light, andthen.
Only after Mercury retrogradehas not only gone direct, but
you've gotten past the shadowphase, then that is the good
time to launch.
(10:04):
So yes, everyone will alwaysfeel a Mercury and retrograde
depending on the specificretrograde and what planets it
is working with will depend onhow much more it truly is
working with you.
As Mercury begins to go direct.
(10:25):
We call that the post shadow,the integration phase.
With Mercury retrograde comesthe post shadow integration
phase.
Even though Mercury goes directon November 29th, its post
shadow phase will continue untilaround December 16th, revisiting
the same degrees.
It retrograde over.
(10:46):
This period is aboutintegration, turning insight
into aligned action.
If the retrograde felt liketearing down old walls.
The post shadow is where yourebuild stronger, wiser, and
clear.
By mid-December, clarityreturns, communication, smooth.
You'll understand why thedelays, the pauses, or the
(11:08):
missteps had to happen becausethey weren't just obstacles,
they were redirections.
And every pivot has a purpose,and with every pause there is
power.
(11:29):
So what do you do to staygrounded during a Mercury
retrograde?
To stay in alignment, to stayclear, to not lose it.
I've got a few things for you.
Pause.
Most importantly, pause beforereacting.
All of my clients hear this fromme all the time.
There is power in a pause.
Silence often reveals so muchmore than words.
(11:54):
Reflect before deciding wait tosign contracts.
Hold off on starting newprojects or make big purchases
until after December 1st.
If at all possible, revisit oldideas.
Something from the past may holdvalue.
Now that you now can see withfresh eyes practice energetic
(12:18):
hygiene.
Ground daily, through breath,through movement, through
nature.
Pilates, reiki journal or recordintuitive hits, those intuitive
downloads that you're getting,those aha moments.
Your higher self is speakingclearly.
Now, this retrograde, anyretrograde is not your enemy.
(12:42):
It's a mirror.
It's a mirror reflecting truth,showing where alignment has
perhaps drifted and guiding youand helping you return into
alignment into your ownempowering voice.
(13:03):
This Mercury retrograde is hereto help you see.
Not to suffer, not to get lostin the chaos.
It's an invitation to slow down,tune in, and trust the timing of
your transformation if you'refeeling uncertain, emotional, or
called to understand the deeperwhy behind things that are
(13:25):
unfolding.
And Lord knows there's a lotunfolding in the world right
now.
I invite you to schedule aprivate, intuitive medium
session with me.
Together we'll uncover themessages Your soul and your
guides are sending you throughthis retrograde.
You'll walk away with clarity,with peace, and empower
(13:46):
direction for the months andyear ahead.
You can book your sessiondirectly
over@jenniferpilates.com.
Until next time, remember.
Mercury may appear to movebackward, but your soul, your
(14:08):
soul never does.
You are always evolving, alwaysexpanding, and my friend,
remember, you are alwaysempowered within.
If today's episode resonatedwith you, please share it with a
friend, with a family member whomay need this to help get them
(14:30):
through this Mercury andretrograde.
And if you'd like furtherinsights, be sure to jump on the
email listover@jenniferpilates.com so that
you can stay in the know inbetween episodes.
Until next time, may you live anempowered life from within.
(14:53):
Thank you so much for tuninginto another episode.
Please remember to rate, review,and subscribe to Empowered
Within with Jennifer Pilates.
Your feedback is important.
It helps me to connect with youand gives me insight into who
you are and what you're enjoyingabout the show.
For today's show, notes anddiscount codes from today's
sponsors.
Head over to jenniferpilates.com.
(15:14):
Until next time, may you live anempowered life from within.
Welcome to Empowered Within aSoul Clenching transformational
podcast that will set your soulon fire through candid and
inspiring conversations.
Leading experts, celebrities,healers, and I share our
journeys of how we've overcomechallenges to living an
empowered life from within.
I'm your host, Jennifer Pilates.
Welcome to another episode ofEmpowered Within.
(00:34):
Welcome back to another episodeof Empowered Within the Space
where we awaken the light withinthe body, mind, and spirit.
I'm your host, Jennifer, andtoday we are deep diving into
one of the most talked about andoften misunderstood cosmic
events.
The Mercury retrograde, butbefore you tense up or brace for
(00:55):
chaos, take a deep breathbecause what's coming is not
about punishment.
Know my friend.
In fact, it's about purpose.
This retrograde beginningNovember 9th in Sagittarius and
ending November 29th in Scorpio.
It's here to realign your truth.
It's a cosmic invitation to slowdown, reflect and reconnect with
(01:20):
what's truly real.
What does it really mean whenMercury is in retrograde?
You see mercury governscommunication, travel,
technology, and our thoughts.
When it appears to movebackwards in the sky, its energy
(01:40):
turns inward, meaning we're notmeant to move forward just yet.
Retrograde energy is reviewenergy, a time to rethink,
revisit, and realign.
You always hear me say, review,revise, reset.
It's when the universe hands usthe script of our life and says,
(02:02):
okay, my friend, I'm gonna needyou to take another look.
There's something here you mighthave missed.
And with Mercury Retrogradingbetween Sagittarius, the Sign of
Truth, vision in HigherLearning, and Scorpio, the sign
of emotional transformation anddeep healing, this retrograde.
We'll definitely expose truthsthat change everything.
(02:26):
The question is, are you willingto slow down enough to see them,
to hear them, and mostimportantly, to embrace them to
collectively from November 9thto the 29th, we are going to
(02:47):
experience waves of spiritualclarity and emotional intensity.
At first, when mercury stations.
Retrograde and Sagittarius, thetone will feel fiery, outspoken,
and a little restless.
You might feel driven to speakyour truth, yet find your words
misunderstood or met with a bitof resistance.
(03:08):
Miscommunication is common herebecause Sagittarius wants
freedom and expansion.
But Mercury, you see, mercury isasking for reflection.
Then as Mercury slips back intoScorpio around November 20th,
the energy turns inward and moreemotional truth becomes felt.
(03:28):
Not just spoken.
Secrets are going to surface.
Intuition will heighten emotionsyou've buried are going to rise.
Not to overwhelm you, but tohelp liberate you once and for
all.
This part of the retrograde mayfeel like deep diving into deep,
deep waters, but beneath thatintensity lies healing.
(03:51):
Clarity and release Scorpioenergy purges.
What's false, what's not true?
Sagittarius restores faith inwhat truly is true.
Together, they create a sacredbridge between endings and new
beginnings between what was andwhat's truly meant to be.
(04:16):
When we look at a retrograde.
There's a lot of emotional workthat can be done.
This is a time to pause and ask,where have I been avoiding the
truth?
What stories or beliefs needrewriting who or what No longer
aligns with my higher purpose?
(04:37):
Mercury retrograde often bringspeople or situations from the
past back into view, not astest, but as teachers, you may
receive messages or dreams thatfeel guided, trust them.
This is your soul communicatingthrough symbols, emotion, and
synchronicity.
If emotions feel heightened,breathe.
(04:57):
Journal, move your body.
Let yourself feel withoutrushing to fix every little
thing, because sometimes clarityoften comes after the most
amazing releases.
Remember, mercury is themessenger between worlds, and
when it moves through Scorpio,it delivers messages from the
(05:18):
unseen.
Pay attention to your dreams, tothose gut instincts, to your
body sensations.
What is the universe speaking toyou through all of the emotions
that you're feeling?
(05:39):
One of the number one questionsI always get when it comes to
any retrograde, what signs willbe most effective?
So if you have personal planets,or your rising sign is in
Scorpio, Sagittarius, Gemini, orVirgo, this retrograde will.
Especially be powerful for you,Scorpio.
(06:00):
This is about transformationthat is unavoidable.
You are to expect emotionalrevelations that lead to
freedom.
Sagittarius, you're rewritingyour truth.
Let go of outdated beliefs andstep into a more aligned vision
of who you are today.
And whom you're becoming andwhere you're going.
(06:23):
Gemini.
As Mercury's ruling sign, you'llfeel the mental fog, but also
the brilliance of introspectionof going inward.
Virgo Health Daily Habits andInner Balance are under review,
simplify and simply recalibrate.
Everyone though always feels theenergies of the retrograde, we
(06:47):
will feel the shift in differentareas of life depending on where
these signs fall into yourcharts and what's going on in
your life.
But most importantly, when wethink about a Mercury
retrograde, we wanna thinkabout, again, this is a time to
review, revise, rethink.
This is not a time to sign majorcontracts to make major
(07:08):
decisions to launch majorprojects.
To make major moves, to make bigpurchases.
Anything that is new, it is notthe time for Now.
The flip side to this, and notto confuse you, if you have been
searching for the perfect homefor a year, for months, you
finally found it and you'relike, oh my gosh, the contract
(07:30):
is coming during the retrograde.
Jennifer, what do I do?
You sign it because this is yourcompletion.
Mercury brings completion duringthe retrogrades so that
completion actually is there foryou and is there to support you.
Same thing if you've beenthinking about moving and you've
been working on it for a whileand you've been searching for
all of the places, and suddenlythat right place pops up.
(07:54):
It's okay.
I don't want you to come from aplace of fear, come from a place
of alignment.
However, as with anything, atany time you want to be careful
of anything that you're signing.
Make sure that you're aware andthat it's in alignment with you.
Again, mercury bringscompletions.
Anytime we have left things, wehave pushed them aside.
(08:15):
Whether it is a person, a place,a job, a question, any loose
strings will continue to comeback and revisit us during
mercury and retrogrades untileither A, the lesson is learned.
B, we're finally are done withit.
C, it's come to a closure andwe've moved on so.
Things, lessons, people, thoseold boyfriends, those old
(08:39):
girlfriends, old jobs, oldstuff, everything.
It always tends to pop back upduring a Mercury retrograde.
Again, it's not about testing.
It's about, Hey, did we completeit?
Are we done?
Where are we at?
Review, revise, and rethink.
It's that simple.
When it comes to technology,yes, there are glitches, tons of
(09:01):
glitches.
Knowing that there's a Mercuryretrograde, that's powerful
knowledge so that you don'tcrazily wig out when suddenly
the computer goes out orsomething's off with your car or
something's off with your phone,you go, oh, mercury retrograde.
This is gonna be fine.
It's gonna reset itself.
Speaking of cars, when it comesto Mercury retrograde, if there
(09:22):
are things that have beenneeding to.
Be fixed with your car.
That's also the time to do it,because we're wanting to catch
up and get things fixed andclarified.
And why is that?
Same thing when we're thinkingabout writing a book or all the
things maybe that course you'vewanted to build, the business
(09:44):
you wanted to launch.
This is the time to really sitand review it and rethink how
you wanna bring it to light, andthen.
Only after Mercury retrogradehas not only gone direct, but
you've gotten past the shadowphase, then that is the good
time to launch.
(10:04):
So yes, everyone will alwaysfeel a Mercury and retrograde
depending on the specificretrograde and what planets it
is working with will depend onhow much more it truly is
working with you.
As Mercury begins to go direct.
(10:25):
We call that the post shadow,the integration phase.
With Mercury retrograde comesthe post shadow integration
phase.
Even though Mercury goes directon November 29th, its post
shadow phase will continue untilaround December 16th, revisiting
the same degrees.
It retrograde over.
(10:46):
This period is aboutintegration, turning insight
into aligned action.
If the retrograde felt liketearing down old walls.
The post shadow is where yourebuild stronger, wiser, and
clear.
By mid-December, clarityreturns, communication, smooth.
You'll understand why thedelays, the pauses, or the
(11:08):
missteps had to happen becausethey weren't just obstacles,
they were redirections.
And every pivot has a purpose,and with every pause there is
power.
(11:29):
So what do you do to staygrounded during a Mercury
retrograde?
To stay in alignment, to stayclear, to not lose it.
I've got a few things for you.
Pause.
Most importantly, pause beforereacting.
All of my clients hear this fromme all the time.
There is power in a pause.
Silence often reveals so muchmore than words.
(11:54):
Reflect before deciding wait tosign contracts.
Hold off on starting newprojects or make big purchases
until after December 1st.
If at all possible, revisit oldideas.
Something from the past may holdvalue.
Now that you now can see withfresh eyes practice energetic
(12:18):
hygiene.
Ground daily, through breath,through movement, through
nature.
Pilates, reiki journal or recordintuitive hits, those intuitive
downloads that you're getting,those aha moments.
Your higher self is speakingclearly.
Now, this retrograde, anyretrograde is not your enemy.
(12:42):
It's a mirror.
It's a mirror reflecting truth,showing where alignment has
perhaps drifted and guiding youand helping you return into
alignment into your ownempowering voice.
(13:03):
This Mercury retrograde is hereto help you see.
Not to suffer, not to get lostin the chaos.
It's an invitation to slow down,tune in, and trust the timing of
your transformation if you'refeeling uncertain, emotional, or
called to understand the deeperwhy behind things that are
(13:25):
unfolding.
And Lord knows there's a lotunfolding in the world right
now.
I invite you to schedule aprivate, intuitive medium
session with me.
Together we'll uncover themessages Your soul and your
guides are sending you throughthis retrograde.
You'll walk away with clarity,with peace, and empower
(13:46):
direction for the months andyear ahead.
You can book your sessiondirectly
over@jenniferpilates.com.
Until next time, remember.
Mercury may appear to movebackward, but your soul, your
(14:08):
soul never does.
You are always evolving, alwaysexpanding, and my friend,
remember, you are alwaysempowered within.
If today's episode resonatedwith you, please share it with a
friend, with a family member whomay need this to help get them
(14:30):
through this Mercury andretrograde.
And if you'd like furtherinsights, be sure to jump on the
email listover@jenniferpilates.com so that
you can stay in the know inbetween episodes.
Until next time, may you live anempowered life from within.
(14:53):
Thank you so much for tuninginto another episode.
Please remember to rate, review,and subscribe to Empowered
Within with Jennifer Pilates.
Your feedback is important.
It helps me to connect with youand gives me insight into who
you are and what you're enjoyingabout the show.
For today's show, notes anddiscount codes from today's
sponsors.
Head over to jenniferpilates.com.
(15:14):
Until next time, may you live anempowered life from within.
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