{"id":88759,"date":"2025-10-20T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/?p=88759"},"modified":"2025-10-20T09:49:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T07:49:42","slug":"mercury-pre-shadow-oct-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/pt\/mercury-pre-shadow-oct-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercury Pre-Shadow Begins, Oct 21: How to Prepare"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.4453125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.4453125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.4453125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.4453125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.4453125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.4453125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.4453125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O <strong>Mercury pre-shadow phase<\/strong> starting on <strong>October 21<\/strong>, <strong>2025<\/strong> marks the beginning of a slow buildup before the actual retrograde hits in November.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is when Mercury starts moving over the degrees it will later revisit once it turns retrograde, which means the themes that show up now are the ones that will loop back again.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since this pre-shadow starts in <strong>Escorpi\u00e3o<\/strong>, the tone is more emotionally charged and focused on hidden motives, buried thoughts, and intense conversations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s impossible not to notice the subtle shift in the atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying attention now can help you avoid bigger stress when the retrograde finally begins.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Conversations<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-960x542.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-1080x610.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-scaled.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-170x96.png 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20578'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='578'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87202 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-scaled.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-1024x578.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-960x542.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-1080x610.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-scaled.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-flying-surreal-170x96.png 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/pt\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the pre-shadow phase, Mercury begins tracing the path it will eventually backtrack over.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means anything communicated over the coming days will be revisited in November.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why it helps to look back at conversations from earlier this month or even late September. Instead of brushing that off, take it as a sign to clean things up a little.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right now&rsquo;s a good time for checking in with the people around you. Being proactive will reduce unnecessary drama when the retrograde hits, helping you sustain <strong>long-term harmony<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If anything feels off in your relationships, trust that feeling and try to fix it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercury in its pre-shadow phase will reward you for every responsible step you take.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, it&rsquo;s much easier to fix things now before the energy becomes much more tangled.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Be More Present<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-960x542.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-1080x610.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-scaled.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20578'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='578'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86643 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-scaled.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-1024x578.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-960x542.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-1080x610.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-meditation-scaled.png 1200w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/pt\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the pre-shadow begins, your phone might start to feel heavier than usual.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doomscrolling will suddenly drain your energy faster. Every notification will make you feel like you&rsquo;re scattering your energy. So, practicing mindfulness becomes a must.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a good time to step back from technology and create more <strong>intentional moments<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of checking your phone every few minutes, try leaving it in another room while you do simple tasks like cooking, walking or even just having a conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercury in Scorpio pushes for deeper focus and emotional honesty, and it&rsquo;s hard to tap into that when your attention is constantly split between apps, messages, and distractions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small breaks from technology let your mind slow down enough to catch subtle emotional cues you would normally overlook.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being present also helps you pick up on early patterns that might become more obvious during the retrograde.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These intentional pauses create mental clarity and make it easier to handle the deeper reflections that this Mercury phase is preparing you for.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Hold Off on New Contracts or Deals<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-960x542.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-1080x610.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-scaled.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20578'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='578'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86663 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-scaled.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-1024x578.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-960x542.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-1080x610.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fire-moon-scaled.png 1200w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/pt\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this is not the retrograde itself, the pre-shadow still marks a period where certain details can (and probably will) start slipping through the cracks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercury puts pressure on <strong>verdade<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s easy to miss subtle wording or assume everyone is on the same page when in reality, as is always the case, there are unspoken expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have the option to delay signing big contracts, negotiations or launches until after the retrograde&mdash;consider it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you can&rsquo;t delay, then double check the terms more thoroughly than usual. Read things word for word. Ask questions even if they feel obvious.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might also notice that these things will circle back during the retrograde period.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s not ideal to jump head first. You don&rsquo;t know all the details yet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, use this time to research, gather information, and compare options.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;re not avoiding progress. You&rsquo;re setting yourself up for success.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Journal or Meditate<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-960x542.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-1080x610.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-scaled.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-170x96.png 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20578'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='578'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86639 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-scaled.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-1024x578.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-960x542.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-1080x610.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-scaled.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/october-universe-woman-170x96.png 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/pt\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercury entering the pre-shadow brings a more <strong>introspective tone<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things that usually like to stay hidden are bound to surface. Expect emotional triggers, suppressed thoughts, and deeper fears and doubts around trust and control.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It sounds scary, but this is a great period to turn inward instead of pushing outward. The way you do that is through logic and productivity, particularly journaling.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing down your thoughts isn&rsquo;t just for clarity. It also slows them down. It reveals patterns that you didn&rsquo;t notice before. You can revisit memories that suddenly feel relevant again.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditation, however, can also help you connect with your deeper mental state. It allows you to avoid lingering in reaction mode.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply acknowledge the pre-shadow phase as a period of clarity and closure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these themes might get louder and more intense during the retrograde itself, working with them now gives you a head start.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Speaking and Listening with Patience<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-960x542.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-1080x610.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-scaled.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20578'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='578'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86646 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-scaled.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-1024x578.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-960x542.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-1080x610.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-fantasy-universe-scaled.png 1200w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/pt\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned already, communication tends to get distorted during the pre-shadow phase and this effect grows stronger each day leading to the retrograde.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What this means is that people speak more emotionally. They read between the lines.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, this isn&rsquo;t the best time to assume others know exactly what you mean.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praticar <strong>paci\u00eancia<\/strong> when expressing yourself can prevent misunderstandings. When you talk, do it slowly and with intention. When someone speaks to you, listen fully as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t plan your response while they&rsquo;re still talking.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if anything feels unclear, don&rsquo;t hesitate to ask for clarification. Right now, guesswork only fans the flames of confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of this may sound simple, but during Mercury pre-shadow it makes a huge difference.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many conflicts that happen during Mercury phases are not about the actual words but about unspoken tones or projections. This is especially true with Mercury in Scorpio because emotional nuance is amplified.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By being more mindful and slower in your communication, you set a tone of mutual understanding rather than quick emotional reactions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Revisit Projects, Not Start Fresh Ones<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-960x542.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-1080x610.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-scaled.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20578'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='578'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86785 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-scaled.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-1024x578.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-960x542.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-1080x610.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-window-meteors-scaled.png 1200w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/pt\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The energy of Mercury pre-shadow is best suited for review rather than innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any ongoing projects, now&rsquo;s the time to refine them, fix minor issues, and bring more structure to your workflow.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of this, starting something from scratch, especially if it involves long-term commitments or multiple people, can feel way harder than usual&mdash;so it&rsquo;s best to postpone it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might find yourself lacking clarity or second guessing your direction, which is a sign that the timing isn&rsquo;t ideal for any grand new beginnings.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of forcing it, focus on editing, updating, or organizing what already exists.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at your past to-do lists and check if something important fell through the cracks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By revisiting your work with fresh eyes, you might notice <strong>better strategies<\/strong> ou <strong>small improvements<\/strong> that make everything smoother.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This period is about building a stronger foundation before moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Tune Into Your Body<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-960x542.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-1080x610.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-scaled.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20578'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='578'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86778 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-scaled.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-1024x578.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-960x542.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-1080x610.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woman-floating-stars-scaled.png 1200w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/pt\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercury may rule the mind, but during pre-shadow its influence can show up through <strong>physical fatigue<\/strong>, <strong>inquieta\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>, ou apenas <strong>mental fog<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is partly due to the Scorpio influence that draws energy inward for processing rather than outward for action.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to your energy levels starting around October 21. If you feel more tired or mentally scattered than usual, take it as a sign to slow down.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pushing yourself harder will only create frustration.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple habits like drinking enough water, getting consistent sleep, and reducing digital overload can help keep your nervous system balanced.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest when you need to, even if it is just a five minute break in silence.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more you stay in tune with your physical signals, the more you can navigate Mercury pre-shadow without feeling overwhelmed.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mercury pre-shadow phase starting on October 21, 2025 marks the beginning of a slow buildup before the actual retrograde hits in November. 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