If everything feels like it’s in reverse… maybe it’s the universe asking you to pause, not panic.

Mercury Retrograde Dates:

July 17 – August 11, 2025

First, What Is Mercury Retrograde? (Plain English, Promise.)

Mercury doesn’t actually move backwards. It only appears to from Earth – kind of like two cars on a highway. If your car moves slower than the one next to you, it seems like they’re reversing, right?

That’s what’s happening in the sky.

Now here’s the thing: Mercury is the planet that governs communication, technology, travel, contracts, and the mind.

So when it’s retrograde, it’s like the Wi-Fi between your brain and the universe glitches a bit.

• Texts get misunderstood.
  
• Flights get delayed.
  
• Your ex might text at 2 AM.
  
• You say something and instantly regret it.
  
• A deal almost goes through… then evaporates.
  

But wait – this isn’t a curse. It’s a cosmic mirror.

So What’s Actually Happening Energetically?

In esoteric terms, Mercury retrograde pulls our attention inward.

Think of it as the planet of thought, language, and logic taking a spiritual nap. During this nap, you finally hear the whispers you usually ignore – your intuition, past patterns, old wounds, and unfinished business.

This isn’t chaos. This is clarity in disguise.

How This Retrograde Might Show Up In Your Daily Life

Here’s how it might feel:

1. You find yourself revisiting past relationships or decisions.
   → Not for drama. For closure.
   
2. You second-guess things you were once sure about.
   → This isn’t confusion. It’s discernment calling.
   
3. Electronics or plans go haywire.
   → Not to frustrate you. To force you to slow down.
   
4. You get moody or mentally exhausted.
   → A nudge to rest and reflect – not run harder.
   
5. Old dreams, emails, ideas resurface.
   → There’s unfinished gold in your past.
   

Empowering Shifts: What Mercury Retrograde Actually Wants You To Do

If you treat this time as a realignment, not resistance, your life will shift.

Here’s how to move with the energy:

✅ What to Do During Mercury Retrograde:

• Back up your data. (Old-school advice, still true.)
  
• Reread everything before you hit “send.”
  
• Revisit old projects. There’s hidden potential.
  
• Journal daily. You’ll be amazed at what surfaces.
  
• Clear clutter – mental and digital.
  
• Reconcile misunderstandings (especially ones you’ve been avoiding).
  
• Reflect before you react. Silence is powerful.
  

❌ What to Avoid:

• Signing major contracts without scrutiny.
  (Doesn’t mean don’t sign – just read everything twice.)
  
• Launching something new impulsively.
  Use this time to refine. Launch post-Aug 11.
  
• Jumping into big purchases or decisions.
  Delay, or sleep on it – you’ll thank yourself later.
  

Mercury Retrograde is a Gift… In Disguise

We fear retrogrades because they interrupt our speed. But what if slowing down is exactly what your soul needs?

Think of it as a spiritual detox for your mind, speech, and clarity.

“You can’t hear divine wisdom in a noisy room. Mercury retrograde clears the room.”

This isn’t about bad luck – it’s about deep listening. Reworking your words. Rewiring your thinking. Reconnecting with what truly matters.

The Retrograde Mantra

Instead of fearing it, chant this internally:

“I review, I realign, I reclaim.”

And watch how this retrograde turns from an obstacle… into a portal.