PART A Mercury turned retrograde on 9 Nov 2025 (GMT). This tiny planet (in charge of communication) will turn direct on the 29th of this month. The phrase “Mercury retrograde” has permeated mainstream vocabulary in recent years. Even non-astrologers make reference to it when miscommunication abounds and communication devices go haywire. As Mercury is closest to the Sun, its motion is felt more than the other planets, especially its retrograde cycles that have a tangible impact on the daily thing