3 tips for recovering from the last Mercury retrograde in 2025

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November was a turbulent month astrologically, but as the year draws to a close, the energy is shifting in a positive direction. One of the main causes of chaos last month was the famous transit known as Mercury retrograde, during which Mercury, the planet of logistics and communication, moved backwards through the zodiac from November 9 to November 29, causing confusion and obstacles in everything from travel to communication.

But now that December has begun and this fast-moving planet is moving forward again, things are picking up speed. If you're ready to take advantage of this clearer cosmic period, you might benefit from some tips for recovering from Mercury's last retrograde of the year.

The last Mercury retrograde for this year ended on November 29th, however, the post-retrograde “shadow” period continues until December 16th, giving everyone time to process the events of the retrograde and slowly integrate its lessons.

How to recover after Mercury retrograde

Clean up the clutter from the background.

Around the time Mercury emerges from its retrograde storm on December 8, it will also be part of a trine with hardworking Saturn, lucky Jupiter, and dreamy Neptune. With so much cosmic support from these planetary giants, this is the perfect opportunity to wrap up any unresolved issues and calm any drama that has flared up during the retrograde.

For example, if there have been stalled projects or forgotten tasks at work, take time this week to send emails or pick up where you left off, but this time with a broader and higher perspective. If you have had disagreements in conversations that caused tension in the relationship, take a step back and think about where things went wrong; be the first to extend an olive branch to resolve misunderstandings. Thanks to the positive connections that Mercury is making now, your efforts will be well received, especially if you act with discretion.

Back up your plans into reality

Mercury spent the first half of its retrograde in the sign of Sagittarius, hungry for knowledge and with an expanded horizon, and will return to this sign again from December 11. Sagittarius is one of the signs where Mercury has the greatest difficulty, as its spontaneous nature and broad perspective do not always match Mercury's methodical planning and attention to small details.

As you recover from the chaos of the aftermath, it will be especially important that your plans are grounded in reality. You need to balance mental leaps and intuitive beliefs with detailed analysis if you want to get the most out of the lessons of the aftermath.

Don't ignore the small details of your plans while you're busy chasing the big vision. Keep your eyes on the prize, but act realistically to get there.

Take slow and steady steps.

Taking slow steps is always good advice when recovering from any Mercury retrograde. Mercury takes its time to resume its normal pace during the shadow period after the retrograde, and you should do the same, because starting out right away can lead to mistakes or minor slowdowns.

Instead of rushing into social activities, professional projects, or new ventures, move a little more thoughtfully and methodically. This gives you time to really process the revelations and lessons from the past period and to make sure you're steering your life in the right direction.