Three times a year, Mercury—the planet that governs communication, travel, and technology—appears to slow down and move in reverse. This optical illusion, known as Mercury Retrograde, occurs due to the shifting speeds and alignments between Earth and Mercury as they orbit the Sun. Though the planet isn’t truly moving backward, it creates an energetic ripple we can definitely feel here on Earth.

These retrograde periods tend to stir up delays, miscommunications, and technological glitches, making them potent times to pause, revisit, and realign. Rather than charging forward, we’re invited to slow down and reflect, especially in areas tied to conversation, planning, short trips, and our mental processing.

In 2025, Mercury will retrograde three times, each transit unfolding in different signs and bringing unique lessons. When we understand the energy of each retrograde, we can work with it—rather than against it.

? Mercury Retrograde Dates in 2025:

1️⃣ March 14 – April 7: Aries & Pisces
The year begins with Mercury retracing its path through fiery Aries and intuitive Pisces. A time for revisiting impulsive decisions and reconnecting with your inner voice. This period follows Venus Retrograde, amplifying emotional and relational reflection.

2️⃣ July 18 – August 11: Leo
The second retrograde moves entirely through Leo, highlighting themes of self-expression, confidence, and visibility. It’s a moment to reconsider how we take up space, how we share our creativity, and where we may need to realign with our authentic voice.

3️⃣ November 9 – November 29: Sagittarius & Scorpio
The final Mercury retrograde of the year arrives just as the holiday season begins—a sensitive time for planning, travel, and connection. As Mercury moves through Scorpio and Sagittarius, we’re prompted to dig deep into our beliefs, motivations, and what we truly want to communicate.

For a deeper look on Mercury retrograde in General as well as on the first Mercury Retrograde in Aries & Pisces, including what it means for your chart and your sign, you can explore the previous article [HERE].

? Mercury Retrograde in Leo 2025: Rewriting the Fire Within ?

The second Mercury Retrograde of 2025 arrives under the bold and radiant sign of Leo, beginning July 18 and lasting through August 11. This transit doesn’t stand alone—Mercury will be retrograde alongside Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto, adding complexity and depth to this period of reflection and recalibration.

As Mercury retraces its steps through Leo, a fixed fire sign, we are invited into a dynamic process of rethinking how we show up, express, and shine. Leo rules over our self-expression, creativity, courage, and personal magnetism. It is the part of us that wants to create from the heart and take up space unapologetically.

✨ The Themes: Courage, Expression, and Self-Validation

This retrograde period asks:

  • Where have you dimmed your light for the sake of others?
  • How do you reclaim your joy, playfulness, and passion?
  • What beliefs are you holding about being “too much” or “not enough” when you’re in the spotlight?

Mercury retrograde in Leo brings a fiery review of how we pursue our desires, how we channel inspiration, and how we allow ourselves to be seen. It’s about rewriting the stories you’ve told yourself about your worth, voice, and visibility.

As Mercury moves backward, you may find yourself:

  • Rethinking creative projects
  • Revisiting moments when you felt unseen or unrecognized
  • Questioning your motivations for seeking approval
  • Feeling pulled to reclaim confidence and joy through self-expression

? Leo’s Invitation: Radiate From Within

Leo doesn’t need permission to shine—it shines because it is. During this retrograde, Mercury invites you to:

  • Reflect on where you’ve placed your creative energy
  • Revisit old ideas or passions that once lit you up
  • Practice self-validation rather than seeking it externally
  • Reconnect with your inner child’s desire to play and be seen

This is a time of empowerment through revision—not by pushing forward, but by slowing down to reconnect with the flame inside you. Your voice, your art, your truth—it all matters, but only when it comes from a place of inner alignment.

? Practical Tips for Mercury Retrograde in Leo:

  • Rework creative projects instead of launching new ones ?
  • Hold off on bold declarations—revise, reflect, and rewrite ✍️
  • Avoid drama or ego-driven confrontations—respond with clarity, not pride ?
  • Double-check communications, especially around leadership or visibility roles ?️
  • Make space for joy, play, and laughter—it’s healing now ?

This Mercury retrograde doesn’t ask you to shrink—it asks you to pause, reflect, and reawaken to your power. Let this fire refine you, not burn you out. When Mercury stations direct on August 11, you may find that your voice is clearer, your confidence stronger, and your creative light ready to shine with renewed purpose.

How is this transit affecting each zodiac sign and in which domain of life?

Below are the domains of life where each zodiac sign will be triggered by this Mercury Retrograde transit to review and reconsider (look for your Sun, Ascendant, and Moon Signs):

Aries: love, children, creativity, hobbies.

Taurus: house, family, dwelling, soul

Gemini: travel, communication, electronic equipment, studies.

Cancer: money, personal goods and values, talents.

Leo: decisions, self-actions, ambition, physical body, image.

Virgo: relationship with God, letting go of battle, self-analysis

Libra: future plans, aspirations, ideals

Scorpio: career, public image, reputation, social status.

Sagittarius: beliefs, principles, relationships with foreigners, studies.

Capricorn: renunciation, power, sexuality, unpaid money, loans.

Aquarius: couple, association, marriage

Pisces: health, work, colleagues, daily schedule.

Final Insights

Mercury retrograde is not something to fear, but rather a cosmic invitation to slow down, reflect, and realign with our true path. By approaching these periods with mindfulness and adaptability, we can minimize frustration and make the most of the insights they offer.

Mark your calendar, prepare with awareness, and move through Mercury retrograde with grace—onward and upward!

Many blessings,

Isabela

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