India, Oct. 18 -- The final Mercury retrograde of 2026 begins on October 24 and continues until November 13. In astrology, this transit is often linked to communication problems, travel delays, technology glitches and decisions that people later regret. But does every mistake during this period really come down to Mercury retrograde?

US-based astrologer Theresa Reed mentions in The Old Farmer's Almanac and questions the transit's feared reputation. She points out that human error can explain many everyday mishaps and suggests that people may give Mercury retrograde too much credit when things go wrong.

The final Mercury retrograde of the year begins on October 24 and ends on November 13, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.

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