When Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect, begins its retrograde journey, the world seems to pause in anticipation. This period promises to be a time of deep reflection, unexpected encounters with the past, and a chance to rewrite the script of your destiny. Let’s explore the upcoming summer retrograde period of Mercury in 2025 on Joy-pup.
What is Retrograde Mercury?
From an astronomical perspective, retrograde motion is an optical illusion. As Earth moves along its orbit, it overtakes the slower-moving Mercury, and from our point of view, it appears as though Mercury starts moving backward.
From an astrological point of view, this illusion carries profound symbolic meaning. A planet’s direct motion symbolizes the outward expression of its energy, aimed at development and new beginnings. In contrast, retrograde motion turns the planet’s energy inward. It is a time for review, revision, correction of mistakes, and finishing what was started. All processes governed by the planet slow down, become distorted, or demand renewed attention.
Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, governs key mental and communicative functions. Its influence extends to information and all forms of communication, including speech, writing, negotiations, and learning. Mercury rules the signs Gemini and Virgo, which highlights its connection to analysis, data exchange, and organization. It also oversees trade, business deals, signing documents, short trips, logistics, as well as the functioning of technology, gadgets, and communication tools. When Mercury is retrograde, the likelihood of glitches, delays, and misunderstandings in these areas increases. In 2025, Mercury’s retrograde in the sign of Leo will place particular emphasis on public speaking, creative projects, and personal reputation.
Mercury Retrograde Periods in 2025
In 2025, we will experience three Mercury retrograde periods — in spring, summer, and autumn. A characteristic feature of the year is that all three retrogrades begin in fire signs and end in either water or fire signs. This sets a general theme of reassessing our actions, impulses, and beliefs.
- March 15 – April 7: in the signs Aries / Pisces
- July 18 – August 11: in the signs Leo / Cancer
- November 9 – November 29: in the sign Sagittarius
Summer Mercury Retrograde Period
The summer retrograde will take place from July 18 to August 11, 2025. Its key feature is that Mercury begins its backward motion at 4° Leo and ends it at 22° Cancer. This dual influence will create a complex effect.
In the first stage, approximately from July 18 to August 1, Mercury moves through Leo, highlighting issues related to self-expression, leadership, and publicity. This may manifest as misunderstandings of your words, hurt pride, creative blockages, or mistakes in public speaking. The focus shifts to re-evaluating how we present ourselves to the world.
In the second stage, roughly from August 1 to 11, Mercury enters Cancer, shifting attention to matters of home, family, emotions, and the past. During this time, the retrograde loop may bring up old family grievances. Issues related to real estate and home repairs may arise, and decisions might be made based on emotions rather than logic. This period will push us to pay closer attention to our emotional and family roots.
What to Do and Avoid During Mercury Retrograde
Given Mercury’s influence, it is important to exercise increased caution during this time. It is highly advised to avoid signing important contracts, making major purchases of technology or real estate, launching new projects, or starting a new job. All these actions come with a high risk of errors, delays, and hidden problems that may surface later.
However, this period is favorable for activities focused on review and completion. It is an ideal time to edit texts, refine old projects, correct mistakes, and finish long-standing repairs. Backing up all digital information is extremely important, as technology becomes especially vulnerable. Be extra careful when planning trips — double-check tickets and leave early. Finally, this is a great time to reconnect with people from the past and to dive deep into topics you’ve previously put off.
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