This morning begins with an energetic yet tricky cosmic mix. Mars and Jupiter form a tense square, and this influence can make us eager to leap into action before we’ve taken the time to think things through.
It stirs a strong desire to start something new, pushes us toward bold moves, and fills us with restlessness and competitive fire.
When used well, this energy becomes fuel for motivation and courageous effort, helping us accomplish more than we expect. But it also comes with risks.
We may act too quickly, assume too much, or believe we can handle more than we realistically can.
This is where impulsive choices and unnecessary conflicts can arise. Tempers may flare, and reactions can become sharper than intended.
At the same time, a Venus-Neptune square adds another layer of complexity. This dreamy, idealistic influence can blur our perception and encourage us to believe the version of events we want to believe.
It becomes easy to overlook details, flaws, or inconsistencies because everything seems softer, gentler, or more hopeful in the moment.
Although this can feel comforting, it’s not the ideal time for large purchases, romantic decisions, or commitments that require full clarity.
Waiting until the atmosphere clears will prevent misunderstandings or disillusionment later.
Mercury is still retrograde and moves back into Scorpio today, where it will stay until the retrograde ends on the 29th.
With Mercury retrograde in this intense water sign, the next stretch of time invites us to reconnect with our instincts, buried emotions, and motivations we don’t always acknowledge.
This period sharpens intuition and deepens our emotional perception, but this sensitivity can also make us more prone to suspicion or overthinking.
Being mindful of how we interpret others’ words and actions will help keep things balanced.
Retrograde cycles often bring us back to the past, but in Scorpio, this effect becomes even stronger. Old conversations, unresolved feelings, and hidden information may surface.
Our thoughts become more probing, and we naturally seek the truth beneath the surface.
There’s little interest in small talk or superficial exchanges right now. Instead, we feel drawn to deeper conversations, inner exploration, and understanding what lies beneath people’s motivations.
Focus intensifies, sometimes to the point of obsession, and the mind works in a concentrated, investigative way.
Over the coming weeks, this journey inward can be transformative.
It encourages us to look honestly at what shapes our decisions, what drives us emotionally, and what we truly need.
If we move through this period with awareness, it becomes a powerful time of insight, clarity, and emotional renewal.
November 18, 2025, daily horoscope and spiritual message for each zodiac sign:
Aries
Aries, Mercury retrograde slips into your sector of intimacy today, opening a deeper and more reflective chapter that lasts until December 11.
From now until November 29, you may find yourself revisiting financial concerns, emotional entanglements, or intimate discussions you believed were finished.
These themes return not to frustrate you, but to help you see them from a fresh angle. Whether it’s shared resources, debts, emotional commitments, or the give-and-take of a close bond, something needs to be rebalanced.
When old issues reappear, tackle them differently this time. Step back from the small details and focus on what the situation truly represents for your future.
Although you might feel a touch of uncertainty today, there is also a peaceful mental space opening up for you.
You may notice a strong urge to defend your ideas, a decision, or even another person. Still, softening your words—just for now—could bring smoother results.
Give your mind room to breathe, and let your thoughts settle before reacting.
Taurus
Taurus, Mercury turns retrograde today in your partnership zone, stirring the waters of your closest relationships.
A dynamic you thought was resolved may resurface, nudging you to look again at the foundation of a partnership.
This isn’t the ideal period to expect absolute clarity, firm promises, or perfectly smooth communication.
Mercury remains retrograde here until the 29th, and with that comes delays, mixed signals, and the opportunity to see things from a new vantage point.
These slowdowns may actually help you understand someone’s intentions more clearly. They can also inspire new ways of expressing yourself—creative, heartfelt, and ultimately beneficial.
Today, relationships may feel a bit tense due to impatience or restless energy in the air. Try to make sure that the people around you lift you up rather than drain you.
Connections should energize, not wear you down. With many distractions swirling around you, staying focused will be essential.
Prioritize what truly matters so you don’t scatter your time and emotions in too many directions.
Gemini
Gemini, Mercury retrograde moves back into your work and health sector today, slowing the pace and inviting you to take a second look at your routines.
Sorting through work information or health-related details may feel confusing, and schedules might need adjusting. A project that you thought was complete may require a revision.
Something you planned last month could now call for review, refinement, or a fresh strategy. Old work issues or household responsibilities could reappear, asking for your attention once again.
Yet this cycle is not a setback—it’s an opportunity. Mercury retrograde encourages you to re-approach a professional puzzle from a new perspective.
A task, job, or wellness habit could benefit from being reimagined.
These delays work in your favor by giving you the chance to refine your path.
Today’s energy may push you toward quick conclusions, but patience is important.
You may feel like everything needs to move faster, but that sensation can distort your judgment.
Let things unfold at their natural pace. Avoid forcing progress, and give clarity the space it needs to arrive.
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Cancer
Mercury retrograde shifts into your sector of love, creativity, and children today, lingering there until December 11.
Although the retrograde officially ends on November 29, its influence will continue to shape how you think, feel, and respond.
Communication in these areas may feel tangled or unpredictable, yet this phase brings valuable opportunities. By slowing down and looking at familiar situations from a fresh angle, insights can surface that you may have overlooked before.
Old conversations, forgotten ideas, or unfinished creative plans may call you back, inviting you to revise them with greater clarity.
During this period, expression takes on a different form. You speak differently. You think differently.
You experiment with new emotional or artistic styles, and in doing so, you rediscover parts of yourself.
Just remember that until November 29, your words may not always land as intended. Messages can be misread. Signals may cross. Stay patient and keep your heart open.
Today, avoid pushing yourself too hard at work or overextending in health routines.
There is a tendency toward indulgence, yet also a genuine desire to share, give, and nurture. Let generosity flow, but keep balance in mind.
Leo
Mercury retrograde steps back into the heart of your home and family sector today, amplifying your need to reconnect, reorganize, and make sense of your domestic world.
This influence lasts until December 11, but the retrograde itself wraps up on November 29. Conversations with loved ones may require more care and patience than usual.
Misunderstandings could happen easily, and unresolved family matters may rise to the surface asking for attention.
You may also deal with minor disruptions at home—technical issues, delays, or moments of disorder that require a second look.
But despite the inconvenience, this phase gives you a rare chance to revisit choices made recently and understand them with deeper clarity. When Mercury turns direct again, the fog lifts.
Communication becomes smoother, and long-stuck plans begin to move forward.
Until then, use this time to refine, rebuild, and rethink the structures of your private life.
Some tasks may feel repetitive or tedious, yet they ultimately strengthen your foundation.
Today, avoid slipping into excessive worry or dreaming too far beyond the present moment. Ground yourself. Appreciate what is before you.
Virgo
Mercury retrograde returns today to your communication sector—your natural territory—placing extra emphasis on the way you exchange ideas, gather information, and navigate your daily interactions.
Until November 29, conversations may feel slower, more tangled, or simply unclear.
You may find that a break from your usual routine brings unexpected insight, helping you see what truly matters.
During this window, be especially thoughtful not only about what you say but how you say it.
The potential for misunderstandings is higher, and small details may slip through the cracks more easily than usual.
Issues involving school, transportation, paperwork, messages, or short trips may feel disorganized or delayed. Missing information, unanswered questions, or confusing instructions can appear.
At the same time, old projects or previously unfinished tasks may resurface. Re-reading past notes, revisiting earlier plans, or reviewing old documents could reveal something valuable—something you can use right now.
Stay flexible. Make lists. Track your commitments carefully.
Look at recent decisions from a different angle; a new perspective might shift everything.
After November 29, information begins to flow again, and the pieces finally come together.
Mercury remains in your solar third house until December 11, keeping your mind active and your curiosity sharp.
Today, you may feel pushed to take action, but without a clear structure, impatience or restlessness may creep in. Breathe, plan, and move step by step.
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Libra
Mercury retrograde moves back into your financial zone today, setting the stage for a reflective few weeks.
It will stay here until December 11, though the retrograde itself lasts only until November 29.
During this period, it’s an ideal time to step back, review your financial habits, and get honest about what’s working and what isn’t.
Major purchases or big investments, however, are better postponed. Important information is still missing, and rushing could lead to choices that don’t support your long-term stability.
You may rediscover misplaced items, revisit old expenses, or question recent financial decisions.
What once seemed obvious may suddenly look different as you approach everything from a fresh angle.
This shift in perspective can lead you toward smarter, more sustainable conclusions.
After the 29th, clarity returns, and the fog begins to lift. Gradually, uncertainties fade, and you’ll understand why delays occurred. Use this time to refine your plans rather than push ahead.
Today, turn your attention to long-term goals, organize your priorities, and if possible, give yourself a little breathing room. A calm mind will help you move forward with confidence.
Scorpio
Mercury retrograde slips back into your sign today, where it will remain until November 29—and though Mercury continues to stay in Scorpio until December 11, only the weeks until the 29th require deep review and recalibration.
Personal projects may pause, slow down, or evolve in unexpected ways. Instead of forcing outcomes, this is your moment to reassess where you stand and what you truly want.
Avoid rushing agreements, commitments, or conclusions. Give yourself the luxury of time.
Let ideas unfold naturally rather than pushing yourself into decisions that don’t feel fully aligned.
This is a period for inner clarity, not external speed.
Your greatest strength now is your ability to look within. Tune into your authentic desires, because impatience or pressure could lead you down a path you’ll want to undo later.
Channel the intense energy of this period into something grounded and productive—something that supports your emotional balance and long-term growth.
Sagittarius
Mercury retrograde leaves your sign today and moves into your private, introspective sector. Until the 29th, you may feel more withdrawn, enigmatic, or simply harder for others to read.
Decisions won’t come easily because your mind is exploring multiple possibilities and waiting for missing pieces to fall into place.
You may revisit old issues or rethink choices made earlier this month.
Some matters could feel confusing, especially if you’re not communicating with the right people or receiving clear feedback.
This is a powerful moment to understand your emotions from a different point of view.
Instead of ignoring what’s bothering you, let yourself sit with it and explore what it’s trying to tell you. The insights you gain now will be valuable.
Once Mercury returns to your sign on December 11, you’ll start to feel sharper, clearer, and ready to commit to a meaningful direction.
Still, momentum will begin to build again after November 29.
Today, your mind may feel full and your responsibilities demanding.
Focus your energy on what truly needs your attention, even if distractions or personal chaos try to pull you away.
Step by step, you’ll regain clarity and control.
Capricorn
Capricorn, Mercury retrograde moves back into your sector of friendships, long-term dreams, and community ties, stirring the waters of unfinished business.
Over the next days, and especially until the 29th, pay close attention to what feels unclear or incomplete. Plans may shift. Messages can get crossed.
A friend might say one thing but mean another. This isn’t a sign of trouble—it’s simply the universe asking you to slow down, observe, and listen deeply.
This retrograde cycle influences how you communicate with colleagues, groups, and the networks that support your wider goals.
You may find yourself revisiting old conversations, renegotiating expectations, or confronting patterns in your social life that you usually overlook.
A recurring issue may surface again, not to frustrate you, but to give you an opportunity to approach it from a smarter, more grounded angle.
Some of the ideas you’ve planted recently—especially around your long-term ambitions—might need polishing, reshaping, or fine-tuning.
Fortunately, Mercury retrograde offers a second chance to catch mistakes, make adjustments, or change course before things become permanent.
Friendships may feel slightly more delicate than usual, but warmth and clarity return after the 29th. For today, resist the urge to decide anything quickly.
Emotional restlessness can push you to extremes, so aim for moderation and patience.
Aquarius
Aquarius, Mercury retrograde steps back into the very top of your chart today—your public image, career path, and professional responsibilities.
Until the 29th, be especially mindful of how you present yourself. A small misunderstanding, an accidental tone, or a missing detail could create confusion.
Review your messages twice before sending them. Confirm the facts before responding. And if something feels vague or incomplete, trust that perception.
This period is perfect for reassessing old goals, re-evaluating previous decisions, or taking inventory of what has worked and what hasn’t.
It’s not a moment for final answers, but it is a powerful time to refine your direction.
After the 29th, the information you’ve been missing will fall into place, and you’ll be ready to move forward with confidence.
Mercury retrograde also encourages original thinking. Brilliant business ideas, fresh career insights, and alternative strategies may surface when you least expect them.
If you’ve fallen behind in any area, this cycle helps you revisit a situation from another angle.
Today, however, your mood may fluctuate, and impulsive choices involving money or valued possessions could lead to regret. Slow down.
Make decisions when your mind feels clearer and calmer.
Pisces
Pisces, Mercury continues its retrograde journey until the 29th and re-enters your sector of exploration, learning, travel, and personal growth today.
This shift encourages you to revisit recent projects, retrace steps, or reconsider decisions you once felt confident about.
As new information comes in, your perspective may change. Before expressing strong opinions, verify your sources—some key details may still be missing.
This is an excellent time to review plans related to higher education, international matters, long-term vision work, and your professional or personal development.
There may be adjustments to make, but these revisions ultimately shape a stronger, wiser outcome for you.
For now, it’s best to postpone major commitments or declarations until clarity returns at the end of the retrograde.
Today, your enthusiasm runs high, but there’s a tendency to overextend yourself.
This may show up as defending a belief too intensely, becoming frustrated with a setback, or taking on more responsibilities than you can realistically manage. Pace yourself.
Avoid pushing beyond your limits. The momentum you’re building now will serve you well—just allow it to unfold with balance and intention.
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She is a curious, inquisitive, deep thinking, intensely feeling, otherworldly intuitive being who lives for signs, synchronicities and serendipities. Marci has a deep yearning to discover many of the answers that seem to have been hidden or forgotten in today’s world.
