Mercury Retrograde

It's that time again. Mercury is retrograde from July 17 to August 11, 2025.

We've been pushing through with a lot of new changes since the end of June, and with Mercury being the planet of intellect and communication, this retrograde (in Leo) is going to be a time of reflection on how you've been handling the changes that are happening. And, in some cases, an opportunity for a do-over if we didn't get things quite right the first go around.

Since we are dealing with the sign of Leo, a very public facing sign, this means there might be some more prominent hiccups with the typical Mercury elements like computers, contracts, social media, etc. Remember that retrograde is a time of reflection. If there are communication and social issues happening, consider the possibility that you might need a change of approach to push things through.

Mercury Retrograde through the houses

(Look at where Leo falls in your natal chart for potential clues as to how this retrograde might affect you.)

Leo first house: Introspection on the self, personal identity, and confidence.

Leo second house: Re-evaluating priorities, financial matters, and self-worth.

Leo third house: Revisiting challenges with communicating or travel in your local community.

Leo fourth house: Reflection and reassessment of domestic matters.

Leo fifth house: Reflection and reassessment of self-expression and creative endeavors.

Leo sixth house: Re-evaluation of daily routine, health care habits, and responsibilities.

Leo seventh house: Potential return of old relationships and unresolved issues around partnerships.

Leo eighth house: Misunderstandings and ego clashes requiring re-evaluation and alternative approaches.

Leo ninth house: Reflection and reassessment of challenges and opportunities related to individual world views.

Leo tenth house: Delays and misunderstandings in professional matters requiring alternative approaches of communicating.

Leo eleventh house: Potential for communication breakdowns or misunderstandings in social network, and the re-emergence of old connections.

Leo twelfth house: Introspection and review related to your artistic expression, intuition, or hidden talents.

Mercury Cazimi on July 31st

This is the moment where Mercury and the Sun are conjunct within the sign of Leo. As Mercury comes into the heart of the Sun, pay attention on this day. That is your day for enlightenment, downloads, and sudden inspiration. What area of your life has this Mercury retrograde been affecting? Are there ways we can adapt and change course? These are the questions you might find answers to during the cazimi.

This retrograde ends with an opposition to Pluto (rx) in Aquarius, which brings back the energy you were feeling around 6/30/25 when Mercury first opposed it after entering the sign of Leo. Circle back to that point in time and see if you find a place you might have strayed from the path. Think about the cazimi on the 31st and what insights you have learned? Take the lessons of this Mercury retrograde and use them to move forward confidently.