This week is all about pausing, reflecting, and realigning before we move forward. With two big retrogrades and the powerful 11/11 portal happening back-to-back, the energy helps us course-correct before we enter a brand-new 9-year cycle in January. Mercury Retrograde begins this week, bringing the usual tech glitches, travel delays, and communication mix-ups, but it’s ultimately a cosmic slowdown for clarity and alignment.  Mercury retrogrades back into Sagittarius, shifting the focus from external chaos to our direction in life. Sagittarius rules truth, purpose, vision, and intuition, so don’t be surprised if you start questioning your plans, your goals, or your story. This retrograde asks: “Is the path I’m on still aligned with who I’m becoming?” It’s a time of inner review, realizations, and course-correcting. Remember, if something doesn’t work out, it’s usually because something better is on the way.  Just two days later, Jupiter goes retrograde in Cancer, bringing four months of emotional healing and inner expansion. Mercury retrograde is the mental review, while Jupiter retrograde is the emotional one. During this time, growth is happening from the inside out. Nurture yourself, soften, and ask: “Where do I need to care for myself more so I can grow?”  We’re also supported by a beautiful Jupiter–Saturn trine. This helps life flow more smoothly socially and gives us a deeper sense of belonging. This energy reminds us we’re not just witnessing what’s happening in the world, we’re shaping it.  Then we flow straight into the 11/11 portal, one of the highest-frequency days of the year for intention-setting. Master number 11 is about intuition and alignment, and when doubled, it opens a powerful spiritual doorway. This year, with the retrogrades, 11/11 isn’t about manifesting more, it’s about aligning with what’s meant for you. Think less hustle, more divine flow. Listen for signs, synchronicities, and guidance. This week is not for action, it’s for realignment. Slow down, reflect, and let the universe show you the path.   Purchase the 11/11 Sale Package at https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog.php?owner=17410683&action=addCart&clear=1&id=1610554