Autumn’s chillier days that call for snuggling up with a mug of a sweet, spicy brew and prioritizing snuggle sessions with your nearest and dearest tend to fuel the desire to slow down, to reflect on your heart’s desires and to prioritize deeply emotional experiences with loved ones. And now, you can lean on Mercury to support more vulnerable, intimacy-boosting communication, as it’s moving through Scorpio, the fixed water sign known for its penchant for privacy, power and sexual, emotional and spiritual self-expression.
Over the last few weeks, you may have found it easier to tap into diplomacy and to smooth over minor misunderstandings and full-on conflicts, because Mercury, the planet of communication, has been in peace-making air sign Libra. But it’s time to prepare for a whole new vibe, as messenger planet’s move into Scorpio insists we trade a focus on partnership and peace-making for digging heels in and bonding on a transformative level.
Whether you want to work through an emotional situation with a significant other or come up with an ambitious strategy for moving the ball forward on a passion project, here’s what you need to know in order to make the most of Mercury in Scorpio 2025.
What does Mercury in Scorpio mean?
When Mercury is in the dynamic fixed water sign Scorpio, we’re all more apt to think — and to share our thoughts — in a more fearless, laser-focused, all-or-nothing way. There’s less room for negotiation, mediation and middle ground but more cerebral energy to dig in. And because Scorpio plays its cards close to the vest, you might be compelled to embrace a more private approach to self-expression.
Mercury, the planet of communication, transportation, and technology, colors how we connect with others, express ourselves and think. So, to get a sense of the tone our collective communication and thought processes might take on at any given moment, consider pinpointing the zodiac sign that the messenger planet is making its way through. You can check out my book, Mercury Magic: How to Thrive During Retrogrades and Tap Into the Power of the Messenger Planet All Year Long, to learn more about this and make the most of Mercury’s trip through the zodiac.
Annually, typically in October and/or November, Mercury spends time in Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac, symbolized by the Scorpion. The fixed water sign is co-ruled by go-getter Mars, the planet of action, energy and sex, and Pluto, the planet of transformation, power and control. That said, it’s easy to see why people born under the influence of the Scorpion — especially those whose natal Mercury is in the sign — are magnetic, intuitive, intense, fearless and capable of commanding great power and control. They’re also adept at uncovering hidden truths and shedding light on taboo topics which most people would steer away from.
Similarly, when Mercury moves through Scorpio, we tend to be more emotional, secretive, passionate and focused on building intimacy. Investigative Scorpio has basically zero tolerance for anything superficial or surface-level, preferring to pinpoint emotional subtext and hidden truths. And because Scorpio is one of the fixed (aka resolute but also obstinate) signs, willfulness can be both a strength and a challenge this time of year. It also bears noting that Scorpio can struggle with being suspicious and certain that there are ulterior motives or calculated moves at play, even when that’s not necessarily the case. It can help to recognize when distrustful emotions have superseded rational thinking.
What can you expect during Mercury’s trip through Scorpio in 2025?
Although Mercury visits Scorpio annually, all of the other planets move at different rates through the zodiac, so the messenger planet’s meetups with other celestial bodies varies from year to year. A few key dates in 2025:
The day after Mercury moves into Scorpio, on Tuesday, October 7, it’ll square off against transformative Pluto, amplifying obsessive thinking and the potential for power struggles. The best way to navigate related bumps in the road: Strive to be open minded and adaptable.
On Monday, October 20, Mercury pairs up with Mars to help you turn your thoughts and words into concrete action. But this planetary pair up could also spark fiery debate and even head-butting.
Fast forward to Saturday, October 25 when the messenger planet syncs with taskmaster Saturn in dreamy Pisces, adding weight and seriousness to conversations. This is a day to sign contracts or have crucial conversations if you’re committed to having the results hold up over time.
What Mercury in Scorpio means for your sign
Here, how Mercury’s trip through Scorpio from October 6 to 29, 2025, will affect you — and what you can do to take advantage of this intimacy-bolstering season, based on your sign. (Be sure to read your rising sign, if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)
Aries
Steel yourself to connect with your significant other or someone special on a deeper level now that Mercury is in your intimacy and shared resources sector. You could be surprised how much you’re craving transformative, heartfelt, emotional conversation or the opportunity to express your emotions through a spiritually charged sexual experience. You can talk more openly about these needs. This is also the sector that oversees shared resources, so take advantage of this transit by setting aside time to strategize on savings, investing or earning alongside a loved one or partner. When Mercury pairs up with your ruler, go-getter Mars, on the 20th, you can pour even more energy and enthusiasm into either an intimacy-bolstering or financial endeavor.
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Taurus
This is the season to connect and collaborate with a friend, loved one, significant other or potential partner on a shared aspiration, because Mercury is moving through your partnership zone, supporting more reciprocity, mutual understanding and harmony within your one-on-one bonds. You’re more inclined to hear both sides of any argument now, but once you’ve made up your mind, you could struggle with the fixed energy of this season, which emphasizes your innate resolute (and, at times, obstinate) nature. Ultimately, you’ll want to cooperate and make moves as part of a pair. When Mercury forms a harmonizing trine to taskmaster Saturn in your networking sector, you can also make impressive strides as part of a team.
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Gemini
If you’ve been wanting to research or even try out a new wellness plan or approach to caring for your mind and body, this season was made for that kind of experimentation, thanks to Mercury moving through your health and daily routine sector. You can also anticipate being busier than usual (somehow!), because Mercury’s presence here pulls your cerebral energy toward everyday to-dos. As frenetic as it might sound, taking care of all that hustle-related business can also be enlivening. When Mercury meets up with Mars here on October 20, you’ll be fired up to make bold moves that allow you to build momentum on a wellness-related intention, like joining a new fitness studio or taking your weekly workout regimen to the next level.
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Cancer
Cue one of the most playful, fun-loving, romantic and downright magical times of year for you, because Mercury is kicking off Scorpio season early — and that means lots of action in your romance and self-expression zone. You’ll feel more creative, spontaneous and flirtatious, eager to channel your feelings into creative self-expression activities and to let go of hard and fast plans to see where the moment takes you, especially alongside someone special. You’ll also do well to reflect on how you can more readily own your voice, perhaps artistically or simply in your relationships. When Mercury forms a harmonizing angle to taskmaster Saturn in your adventure sector on October 25, an eye-opening experience (think an impromptu romantic weekend getaway or trip to see a museum exhibit with a dear friend) can be particularly emotionally fulfilling.
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Leo
Whether you want to nurture your relationships with loved ones, think through a home decoration project or future move or heal an ongoing conflict with a family member, Mercury in your home zone is here to support those goals. This is also the sector that deals with your inner, emotional life, so you’ll find you have the green light to go deeper in therapy or another healing, self-reflective practice. When Mercury connects with serious Saturn in your intimacy and shared resources zone on October 25, initiating a challenging conversation with a significant other or loved one could ultimately help you lay a healthier foundation for your bond.
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Virgo
Life is more frenzied, buzzy, full, exciting and, well, stressful, now, because Mercury, your ruling planet, is in your communication zone, which means your already soaring mental energy will be amplified and pushed to its limit. You could crave learning experiences, especially alongside friends, colleagues and neighbors, so be sure to prioritize plenty of get-togethers, brainstorms and meet-ups that revolve around taking in new information or boosting a skill set. At the same time, this moment nudges you to pinpoint commitments that are worthy of a “yes” and which could be scrapped for the sake of preserving time and energy. When Mercury harmonizes with serious Saturn in your partnership zone on October 20, meaningful conversation with a loved one, dear friend or significant other can lead to feeling even more aligned on long-term goals.
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Libra
Mercury’s time in your sign has amplified your ability to assert yourself and go to bat for your passions, and now, as it shifts into your money sector, you can channel that same energy toward pushing forward on financial aspirations. It’s time to research those new sources of income, ways to improve your savings or opportunities to bring your skills to the table to benefit your bottom line. Mercury’s time here also supports your ability to call meetings with higher-ups to talk through ambitious proposals. On October 25, when Mercury harmonizes with taskmaster Saturn in your daily routine sector, a key conversation or brainstorm could fuel a fulfilling new hustle.
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Scorpio
As fearless as you are, you don’t struggle much with speaking your mind — in your own time, of course — but with Mercury in your sign and self-image sector now, you’ll be especially fired up, confident, self-assured and eager to go to bat for your vision. This could be related to making your mark professionally or taking your closest bond to new heights. And because Mercury is in the sector that oversees how you’re perceived by others out in the world, you can make the most of this transit by ensuring that your image and “personal brand” (think your social media accounts, website or even wardrobe) accurately reflects your most genuine self. When mercury aligns with go-getter Mars, one of your co-rulers, on October 20, you’ll be feeling even bolder than usual. Make dynamic moves that align with your big picture ideas, and you’ll be unstoppable.
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Sagittarius
This is a slow-paced and sleepy but also emotionally and mentally fulfilling time of year for you as Mercury moves through your spirituality zone. You can’t help but reflect on how you’ve been caring for your mind, body and heart, and you could be inspired to step up or overhaul your approach to self-work. Research new ways to weave meditation, journaling, yoga or therapy into your life, and you could begin to trust yourself more and show yourself more compassion. And when Mercury forms a harmonizing trine to serious Saturn in your home zone on October 25, your intuition could lead to heartfelt, healing conversations with loved ones.
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Capricorn
This is a winning season for furthering goals you share with colleagues or members of a community you’re a part of, because Mercury is in your groups sector. Your appetite for a sense of connectedness and feeling like something bigger than yourself takes off, so even though you’re often happy to take charge and lead the pack, you’ll find the most benefit and fulfillment from teamwork. You might even forge new platonic bonds and can spot more chances to contribute to a volunteer effort or charity work. And when Mercury syncs with your ruler, taskmaster Saturn, in your communication zone on October 25, you’ll be motivated to sign up for a long-term undertaking with likeminded connections.
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Aquarius
This is a season for claiming the spotlight, stepping into a leadership position, taking on more responsibility or exploring a new definition of success as Mercury moves through your career sector. Propose that big picture vision to higher-ups, and make it clear that you want to make your mark, because you’ll feel more assertive and self-assured in this area of your life. And when Mercury joins forces with go-getter Mars on October 20, you’ll have even more fuel in your tank to lead the charge on a professional project. Just watch out for any tendency to be so laser-focused that you alienate people who are on your side. Embrace both enthusiasm and adaptability for the best result.
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Pisces
You’re always inclined to lean into your daydreams, but you could be especially restless and eager to broaden your horizons while Mercury moves through your higher learning and adventure sector. In turn, you’ll do well to explore new opportunities to step out of your comfort zone whether by going on a long-distance trip, working with a trusted mentor or taking a class that advances your education and skill set. You’ll also be interested in checking out philosophies and perspectives outside of your own, which could set the stage for making friends outside of your social circle. When Mercury harmonizes with taskmaster Saturn in your sign on October 25, you may be prepared to make concrete, eye-opening plans that promote personal growth.
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