Do you ever feel as if the universe gives you a second shot at something, just when you thought you were done with it?
That’s exactly what’s happening now.
Between now and the end of the year, we’re being invited into what I like to call the Great Cosmic Cleanup. Three powerful planetary influences – Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn – are all retracing their steps, encouraging us to pause, reflect and realign before we step into 2026. Add Neptune slowly moving through its final weeks in Pisces, and you have a period of review and revelation that is both cleansing and empowering.
As I said in the Finish 2025 Strong workshop, retrogrades are not setbacks. They are second chances to get things right. It’s the universe handing you the broom and saying, “Before you move forward, let’s tidy this up.”
This isn’t punishment. It’s refinement.
Let’s look at the four key energies guiding us through the rest of 2025 – and how to work with each one consciously.
Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius – The Belief Reset (9–29 November)
Mercury, the planet of communication, thought and understanding, is retrograding through Sagittarius, the seeker of truth.
This is your cue to pause and ask: What do I really believe now? The conversations that resurface aren’t random; they’re invitations to revisit what still needs clarity before the year ends.
It’s not about going backwards, but about gaining new insight. Imagine you’re editing the manuscript of your life before sending it off to print. Be thoughtful with your words, both spoken and written. Mercury in Sagittarius can make us quick to speak, so pause before sharing bold opinions.
Reflection prompt: What belief about yourself or your future are you ready to rewrite?
Mini ritual:
Light a candle. Write down three beliefs that once defined you but now feel outdated. Then write three beliefs that represent the person you are becoming. Keep the new list inside your Moonology Diary 2026 as your declaration of faith for the year ahead.
Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer – The Inner Expansion (from 11 November)
Growth isn’t always about more; sometimes it’s about deeper.
Jupiter, the planet of abundance and wisdom, is retrograding through Cancer, the sign of home, family and emotional security. When Jupiter reverses, growth turns inward. You may find yourself reflecting on what “home” really means and where your heart feels most at peace.
This isn’t about shrinking your life. It’s about strengthening the foundations that hold it. Jupiter retrograde in Cancer asks you to nurture your emotional roots so that you can expand from a place of true safety.
If the first half of the year pushed you beyond your comfort zone, this is the moment to catch your breath and integrate everything that has changed.
Journal question: What truly nourishes me, and what am I ready to release from my emotional world?
Saturn Direct in Pisces – Lessons Learned, Wisdom Anchored (28 November)
If Mercury and Jupiter are the editors of your story, Saturn is the head teacher.
As Saturn finally turns direct after months in retrograde motion, it insists that we apply what we’ve learned and follow through.
Think back over the year. Where have you matured emotionally or spiritually? What boundaries or daily practices have helped you feel more aligned with your higher self? Saturn in Pisces brings structure to spirituality, discipline to dreams, and grounding to growth.
This is a moment of quiet mastery – a kind of graduation. You’ve been tested, refined, and strengthened. Now you know what truly sustains you.
Practice: Recommit to one spiritual or self-care habit that worked this year. It might be journaling, chanting, meditation or your Moon rituals. Whatever it is, give it a permanent place in your life for 2026.
Neptune Direct in Pisces – The Vision Returns (10 December)
Just as Saturn restores structure, Neptune restores vision.
When Neptune moves forward again, the fog begins to lift. Confusion turns to clarity, and the dreams that once felt far away start to shimmer back into focus.
This is an ideal time for creative or spiritual renewal. Trust your intuition. Listen to your dreams. Allow inspiration to return, but this time, pair it with Saturn’s discipline. Together, Saturn and Neptune in Pisces help you take your spiritual insights and make them real.
Contemplation: What vision for your life feels ready to be brought out of the dream realm and into form?
As Neptune moves forward, inspiration returns. The skies are clearing and the path ahead – the first chapter of 2026 – begins to take shape.
Bringing It All Together
If the first half of 2025 felt like moving house – boxes everywhere, chaos, disorientation – then these final months are about unpacking properly. The retrogrades have been your invitation to pause mid-move, look around, and decide what still belongs in your new home and what needs to go.
By the time Saturn and Neptune both move forward again in December, the energy shifts. You’ll feel clearer, more settled, and ready for the new world that 2026 is bringing.
Take time now to reflect, to recalibrate, and to finish 2025 not just strong, but in alignment with your soul.
Watch the Workshop Free with the Moonology Diary 2026
If you’d like me to guide you through these energies step by step, you can still watch the Finish 2025 Strong workshop free when you buy the Moonology Diary 2026 and register it here.
In the workshop, I explain these transits in detail and show you how to personalise them using your birth chart.
Your Moonology Diary 2026 is a planner and roadmap for the new cycle ahead, filled with moon phase interpretations, rituals, and space for your intentions, wishes and reflections.
You’ll also get a bonus workshop in January all about how to make the most of the astrology of 2026.
Watch the workshop and order your diary here: www.moonologydiary.com
