Mercury is Retrograde In Leo

Mercury is Retrograde in Leo

…from July 18th to August 11th, 2025

What happens with Mercury Retrograde?

When Mercury is retrograde, the following life departments don’t work as they do normally:

Communicating (speaking and writing; messages, email, texts, phone calls)
Transit (movement, driving, cycling, walking)
Equipment used to communicate, connect, and get around (computers, phones, cars, bicycles, etc.)

In the areas above, there can be delays, unusual turn-arounds, second-guessing decisions, turning to old patterns, and re-evaluations.

There can be delays and red tape with messaging. Mix-ups and misunderstandings are notable while Mercury is retrograde.

What’s significant about Retrograde Mercury in the sign of Leo?

Overconfidence and glossing over important details can lead to misunderstandings and big delays.
Feeling dissatisfied with waiting for the facts.
Returning to old hobbies or forms of recreation.
Thinking about or dwelling on past accomplishments, loves, and creations, seeing them a little differently now.
Past ideas and perceptions of lovers, children, and creative pursuits can emerge and change.
Mercury in Leo likes to be on top of things, and this can be a time when a lot of little things can go wrong, however, so it can be frustrating sometimes.

When Mercury is retrograde in Leo, it’s not a good idea to start a new pastime, love affair, or creative project.

Mercury retrograde dates

Mercury is officially retrograde from July 18th to August 11th, 2025, but its shadow period lasts from June 30th to August 25th.

The shadow period is longer, lasting from June 30th to August 25th, 2025, but isn’t always as tricky as the retrograde period. However, matters are imperfect and slow during the shadow.

Mercury Retrograde Do’s:

DO review and edit your projects and ideas.
DO take more time getting your words right.
DO question whether you have all the facts and information to make final decisions and conclusions.
DO take a new look at old projects, ideas, communication methods.

Mercury Retrograde Don’ts:

Don’t announce or finalize a major project.
Don’t take everything at face value, particularly communications, directions, and instructions.
Don’t plan a significant event, especially launches related to books, communications, and so forth.
Don’t open up a major legal proceeding, meaningful conversation, or new business.