Mercury Goes Retrograde Once Again
October 24th, - November 13th
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October 22 at 6:00pm
The Aligned for Mercury Retrograde Session
With Julie Simmons & Carolyn Winter
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Make Mercury Retrograde your cosmic co‑pilot. Join astrologer Julie Simmons and energy practitioner Carolyn Winter for a lively, co‑led tune‑up that turns glitches into guidance and delays into perfect timing. Bring your biggest retrograde gremlins—we’ll alchemize miscommunications into clarity and momentum.
Customize the ride: send your intentions and sticky issues ahead, join live or catch the replay, then use the session notes to integrate and keep the sparkle going.
Astrologer Julie Simmons writes about THIS Mercury Retrograde...
Flavor of Mercury retrograde October 24th – November 13th 2026
There is a ruthless edge to this retrograde period. Maybe it’s the uneasy fallout from the trade war and the ferment all over this planet. Mercury will make a lot of aspects with other planets during this retrograde indicating strong interactions of a challenging nature, causing friction as it reveals shadowy stuff. No one likes it when the shadow shows up although some of us have become a bit more realistic in acknowledging that it is real and has to be engaged at times. Hopefully you have not been hiding from yourself. Given the proximity with Venus retrograde (October 3 – November 13) in timing as well as by sign and degree this feels like an invitation for a deep dive into whatever your mystery happens to be. It’s helpful during a time such as this to practice relaxation in the face of things you might instinctively want to resist. To stand against the misuses and abuses of power we do best when we are grounded and anchored to our lower dantien, the seat of physical power in the body.
Days of strong tension to pay attention to before (in the shadow) and during the retrograde period are:
- October 2nd: Square both Pluto and Mars
- October 6th: conjunct Venus close to its station retrograde.
- October 30th (again): Square Mars
- November 4th: Conjunct the Sun
- Although not exact, Mercury hovers near to a square with Jupiter around the time of the station retrograde on October 24th.
You may feel these aspects before and after the day. Each one challenges us to listen to our gut feelings, to acknowledge them no matter what they are and to refrain* from immediately taking action, to consider (be with the stars), to strategize, to measure our opponents, the situations we encounter, and to be aware of the power and strength of our reactions. Are they merited? Do they arise from the past or conditions in the present? Are we prepared to speak truth to power and abide by the consequences? Are we in for the long haul? Whatever it takes? Scorpio means business. Venus and Mercury go direct on the same day (November 13th). It’s not until November 6th or 7th that we begin to be ready to act on what we feel. You will know when the time is right. That’s how Scorpio works.
*Of course sometimes we are in situations that are dangerous or untenable in which case we have to act. Our gut level knowing can alert us to that condition if it presents itself.
Warmly,
Julie Simmons
Astrologer
Mercury Retrograde, made easier
Starting June 29, Mercury appears to move backward—often bringing mix‑ups with messages, schedules, and agreements. If you write, broadcast, build for the web, publish, or practice law, you may feel it more. It’s not a curse; it’s a cue to slow down, clarify, and realign.
What tends to happen
During retrograde, details get slippery. We mishear, misread, and miss appointments. That’s why people advise waiting on big commitments. But life doesn’t pause—contracts still get signed, homes bought, celebrations planned. The invitation is to work with this energy so you move through it with more ease, insight, and even humor.
How this group session helps
Astrologer Julie Simmons and Life Repatterning coach Carolyn Winter combine clear astrological timing with practical energy work. Julie frames what this specific retrograde is asking of us—where to be careful, and where to lean in. Carolyn leads a live group Life Repatterning to shift patterns of frustration and miscommunication into clarity, calm, and better outcomes.
You’ll leave with:
• a grounded understanding of the retrograde themes at play
• a reset in your personal “signal” so conversations, decisions, and details land cleanly
• simple practices to navigate contracts, launches, and life logistics without drama
About the method
Life Repatterning works well at a distance and in groups. We identify the energetic patterns that keep you stuck, then flip them so you resonate with what you want—clear communication, timely decisions, and a steadier pace. In a group field, change is amplified; you benefit personally while contributing to a collective shift.
Mercury Retrograde dates in 2026
• Feb 26–Mar 20 (shadow Feb 12–Apr 9)
• Jun 29–Jul 23 (shadow Jun 12–Aug 6)
• Oct 24–Nov 13 (shadow Oct 4–Nov 30)
Next live session
Saturday October 24, at 6:00 pm Eastern
Join us on Zoom for a focused, supportive hour. Bring a project, decision, or conversation you want to navigate with more ease, and let’s turn retrograde from a headache into a helper.
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with light and love
Carolyn Winter. Life Repatterning Coach and
Julie Simmons, Astrologer
