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Mercury retrograde 2025

Mercury is retrograde three times in 2025: March 15 – April 7, 2025 (Aries → Pisces); July 18 – August 11, 2025 (Leo); November 9 – November 29, 2025 (Sagittarius → Scorpio). Each period has a shadow on either side. Messages, plans, travel, paperwork and devices need a second look then — a good time to revise, reconnect and double-check rather than launch.

Where does it land in your chart?What it means for your rising sign ↓

Timeline

Mar 15 – Apr 7 · Aries and Pisces

  1. Pre-shadow begins

    26°50′ Pisces

  2. Stations retrograde

    9°35′ Aries

  3. Stations direct

    26°50′ Pisces

  4. Shadow ends

    9°35′ Aries

Jul 18 – Aug 11 · Leo

  1. Pre-shadow begins

    4°15′ Leo

  2. Stations retrograde

    15°35′ Leo

  3. Stations direct

    4°15′ Leo

  4. Shadow ends

    15°35′ Leo

Nov 9 – Nov 29 · Sagittarius and Scorpio

  1. Pre-shadow begins

    20°42′ Scorpio

  2. Stations retrograde

    6°52′ Sagittarius

  3. Stations direct

    20°42′ Scorpio

  4. Shadow ends

    6°52′ Sagittarius

What it means

Mercury is the fastest planet, and three or four times a year it appears to slow down, stop and run backwards for about three weeks as the Earth passes it. In 2025 the periods last 23, 24 and 20 days from station to station. Mercury describes how we think, talk, learn, travel and trade, so its retrograde is famous for delays, crossed wires and second thoughts. The more useful reading is simpler: it is a built-in review period for anything that runs on information.

March 15 – April 7, 2025: In Aries, impatience is the theme: snap decisions, sharp replies and plans started too fast come back to be finished properly. In Pisces, thinking becomes intuitive and blurry. Dreams, creative work and quiet reflection go well; precise logistics need extra checks.

July 18 – August 11, 2025: In Leo, creative work, self-expression and how you present your ideas are under review. Drafts you were proud of may need another pass.

November 9 – November 29, 2025: In Sagittarius, travel plans, study, publishing and big-picture beliefs get a reality check. Overpromising is the risk. In Scorpio, Mercury digs. Secrets, research, shared money and conversations people have avoided come to the surface.

Mercury retrograde does not break phones or doom contracts. It tends to expose what was already unclear. If you plan buffers, read the small print and expect a few reruns of old conversations, it is one of the most productive editing windows of the year.

Mercury retrograde 2025

Where does it land in your chart?

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What it means for your rising sign

Read your rising sign (Ascendant) first — it sets which area of life the event moves through. Whole-sign houses; the chart check above uses your exact houses.

Aries rising

1st house → 5th house → 9th house

Mar 15 – Apr 7 · 1st house.Your self-presentation and personal plans are in review — update how you introduce yourself and finish what you started for yourself. (12th house: rest and reflection.)

Jul 18 – Aug 11 · 5th house.Creative projects, dating and play come back around. An old idea or an old flame may return; edit before you publish.

Nov 9 – Nov 29 · 9th house.Travel, study and publishing slow down. Check bookings twice and return to a course or text you left unfinished. (8th house: shared money and private talks.)

Taurus rising

12th house → 4th house → 8th house

Mar 15 – Apr 7 · 12th house.Rest, privacy and inner work help most. Journaling and quiet reflection beat big announcements during this one. (11th house: friends and networks.)

Jul 18 – Aug 11 · 4th house.Home and family logistics get tangled: repairs, moves, family talks. Revisit the plan before you sign or pack.

Nov 9 – Nov 29 · 8th house.Shared money, debts, taxes and private talks are revisited. Read contracts slowly and say the hard thing kindly. (7th house: partners and agreements.)

Gemini rising

11th house → 3rd house → 7th house

Mar 15 – Apr 7 · 11th house.Friends, groups and online communities are the theme. Reconnect with old friends and review your commitments to groups. (10th house: career communication.)

Jul 18 – Aug 11 · 3rd house.Everyday messages, short trips and siblings are in focus. Reread texts, leave early, and expect old contacts to reach out.

Nov 9 – Nov 29 · 7th house.Partners and agreements: renegotiate terms, clarify expectations, and give important conversations a second round. (6th house: work routines and health habits.)

Cancer rising

10th house → 2nd house → 6th house

Mar 15 – Apr 7 · 10th house.Career messages and public plans need care. Proofread anything your boss or clients will see; past opportunities can reopen. (9th house: travel, study and publishing.)

Jul 18 – Aug 11 · 2nd house.Money conversations, invoices and purchases need a second look. Check statements and avoid buying gadgets on impulse.

Nov 9 – Nov 29 · 6th house.Work routines, to-do lists and health habits are in review. Back up files, fix the process, not just the symptom. (5th house: creative work and dating.)

Leo rising

9th house → 1st house → 5th house

Mar 15 – Apr 7 · 9th house.Travel, study and publishing slow down. Check bookings twice and return to a course or text you left unfinished. (8th house: shared money and private talks.)

Jul 18 – Aug 11 · 1st house.Your self-presentation and personal plans are in review — update how you introduce yourself and finish what you started for yourself.

Nov 9 – Nov 29 · 5th house.Creative projects, dating and play come back around. An old idea or an old flame may return; edit before you publish. (4th house: home and family plans.)

Virgo rising

8th house → 12th house → 4th house

Mar 15 – Apr 7 · 8th house.Shared money, debts, taxes and private talks are revisited. Read contracts slowly and say the hard thing kindly. (7th house: partners and agreements.)

Jul 18 – Aug 11 · 12th house.Rest, privacy and inner work help most. Journaling and quiet reflection beat big announcements during this one.

Nov 9 – Nov 29 · 4th house.Home and family logistics get tangled: repairs, moves, family talks. Revisit the plan before you sign or pack. (3rd house: messages and short trips.)

Libra rising

7th house → 11th house → 3rd house

Mar 15 – Apr 7 · 7th house.Partners and agreements: renegotiate terms, clarify expectations, and give important conversations a second round. (6th house: work routines and health habits.)

Jul 18 – Aug 11 · 11th house.Friends, groups and online communities are the theme. Reconnect with old friends and review your commitments to groups.

Nov 9 – Nov 29 · 3rd house.Everyday messages, short trips and siblings are in focus. Reread texts, leave early, and expect old contacts to reach out. (2nd house: money and purchases.)

Scorpio rising

6th house → 10th house → 2nd house

Mar 15 – Apr 7 · 6th house.Work routines, to-do lists and health habits are in review. Back up files, fix the process, not just the symptom. (5th house: creative work and dating.)

Jul 18 – Aug 11 · 10th house.Career messages and public plans need care. Proofread anything your boss or clients will see; past opportunities can reopen.

Nov 9 – Nov 29 · 2nd house.Money conversations, invoices and purchases need a second look. Check statements and avoid buying gadgets on impulse. (1st house: how you present yourself.)

Sagittarius rising

5th house → 9th house → 1st house

Mar 15 – Apr 7 · 5th house.Creative projects, dating and play come back around. An old idea or an old flame may return; edit before you publish. (4th house: home and family plans.)

Jul 18 – Aug 11 · 9th house.Travel, study and publishing slow down. Check bookings twice and return to a course or text you left unfinished.

Nov 9 – Nov 29 · 1st house.Your self-presentation and personal plans are in review — update how you introduce yourself and finish what you started for yourself. (12th house: rest and reflection.)

Capricorn rising

4th house → 8th house → 12th house

Mar 15 – Apr 7 · 4th house.Home and family logistics get tangled: repairs, moves, family talks. Revisit the plan before you sign or pack. (3rd house: messages and short trips.)

Jul 18 – Aug 11 · 8th house.Shared money, debts, taxes and private talks are revisited. Read contracts slowly and say the hard thing kindly.

Nov 9 – Nov 29 · 12th house.Rest, privacy and inner work help most. Journaling and quiet reflection beat big announcements during this one. (11th house: friends and networks.)

Aquarius rising

3rd house → 7th house → 11th house

Mar 15 – Apr 7 · 3rd house.Everyday messages, short trips and siblings are in focus. Reread texts, leave early, and expect old contacts to reach out. (2nd house: money and purchases.)

Jul 18 – Aug 11 · 7th house.Partners and agreements: renegotiate terms, clarify expectations, and give important conversations a second round.

Nov 9 – Nov 29 · 11th house.Friends, groups and online communities are the theme. Reconnect with old friends and review your commitments to groups. (10th house: career communication.)

Pisces rising

2nd house → 6th house → 10th house

Mar 15 – Apr 7 · 2nd house.Money conversations, invoices and purchases need a second look. Check statements and avoid buying gadgets on impulse. (1st house: how you present yourself.)

Jul 18 – Aug 11 · 6th house.Work routines, to-do lists and health habits are in review. Back up files, fix the process, not just the symptom.

Nov 9 – Nov 29 · 10th house.Career messages and public plans need care. Proofread anything your boss or clients will see; past opportunities can reopen. (9th house: travel, study and publishing.)

What to do, what to avoid

Good use of this time

  • Revise, edit and finish — drafts, plans, applications.
  • Back up your phone and computer before the station.
  • Leave buffers in travel plans and confirm bookings twice.
  • Reconnect with people you lost touch with.
  • Read contracts slowly and ask questions before signing.

Go easy on

  • Launching brand-new projects on the day of a station.
  • Signing important contracts without a careful read.
  • Assuming everyone understood your message the same way.
  • Treating every glitch as a sign — most are just glitches.

Questions people ask

When is Mercury retrograde in 2025?

Three times: March 15 – April 7, 2025, 9°35′ Aries to 26°50′ Pisces; July 18 – August 11, 2025, 15°35′ Leo to 4°15′ Leo; November 9 – November 29, 2025, 6°52′ Sagittarius to 20°42′ Scorpio. Dates are US Eastern; the table above shows your local times.

When is the Mercury retrograde shadow?

Mar 1 – April 26, 2025 (pre-shadow from 26°50′, post-shadow until Mercury regains 9°35′ Aries); Jun 30 – August 25, 2025 (pre-shadow from 4°15′, post-shadow until Mercury regains 15°35′ Leo); Oct 21 – December 16, 2025 (pre-shadow from 20°42′, post-shadow until Mercury regains 6°52′ Sagittarius).

What should you not do during Mercury retrograde?

Nothing is forbidden. It helps not to rush signatures, big tech purchases or brand-new launches, and to double-check travel and messages. Finishing, fixing and reviewing work well.

Does Mercury retrograde affect everyone?

Everyone lives under the same sky, but it is felt most in the house it moves through in your chart and by people with planets close to the station degrees. The chart check on this page shows yours.

When is the next Mercury retrograde after 2025?

February 26, 2026, starting at 22°34′ Pisces and ending on March 20, 2026.

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Terms on this page

How this page was made: every date, time, degree and sign is calculated by Astraly's ephemeris engine (VSOP87 planetary theory, Meeus algorithms for lunations and eclipses) and refined to the minute. The interpretation was written by the Astraly editorial team with AI assistance and reviewed by a person. Astrology is a reflective tool, not a prediction of events, and nothing here is medical, legal or financial advice. Updated October 15, 2026.