Mercury goes retrograde three to four times a year (oh, yeah!). But did you know that all the other planets – with the exception of the Sun and the Moon – also go retrograde? It is just that Mercury gained this “bad reputation” – maybe because it goes retrograde more times in a year, and because it represents important daily matters, such as speech, thoughts, commerce and exchanges, “things” that we use all the time. Check out everything about Mercury Retrograde 2025!
Well, the most incredible thing about Astrology is this: we can use it in our daily lives, organizing and planning our routine according to the astrological sky, including the retrograde planets. After all, periods of Mercury retrograde 2025 do not need to be seen with apprehension, as they bring incredible opportunities for review, reflection and even new beginnings!
Let’s understand better?
In Astrology, Mercury represents all forms of communication: speech, writing, messages, emails… It is also the planet of exchanges and negotiations; the mind, contracts and documents.
It symbolizes short trips, journeys and rides, as well as intellect, learning and “faster” courses, day by day knowledge in itself. It is also the planet of agility and movement.
When it begins its retrograde movement, your affairs end up not flowing so well, bringing unforeseen events, failures and oscillations. However, there is a very interesting and favorable side in the retrograde movement, which few people notice and take advantage of: the possibility of reviewing ideas, opinions and knowledge. Do you know that moment when we are doing something important, but it is not yet 100% and needs to be carefully reevaluated before the final step? That’s it!
Periods of Mercury retrograde invite us to stop a little bit and take a few steps back. Yes, even the planet of movement and agility needs to rest, and this is reflected here on Earth: when Mercury begins its retrograde movement, it can be time to slow down and take a break, and only then start again and move forward.
Unforeseen events are more common during these periods, that is why retrograde movement also helps us to practice patience and learn to better deal with things that are beyond our control!
Finally, and to summarize, some general “care” that we should take during periods of Mercury retrograde to avoid confusion:
- keep attention with communication, both in what you share and in the way you express yourself to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings;
- read everything more calmly and carefully, checking texts, emails and messages before sending, or documents and contracts before signing;
- pay attention to details in important purchases and negotiations;
- take extra care in traffic, on journeys and on trips;
- check your schedule to avoid confusion with dates and times;
- be careful not to lose small objects (or break them!);
- practice even more presence, awareness and patience!
Did you write it all? So it is time to check out the dates of Mercury retrograde in 2025 so you can start preparing yourself:
Mercury Retrograde 2025: dates, signs and reflections
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March 15 to April 07 – in Aries and Pisces
Mercury enters Aries on March 03, and with this entry, communication can gain acceleration, enthusiasm and a certain boost. But, all this energy and agility will need a break: on March 15, Mercury begins its retrograde movement, bringing an invitation to slow the pace, slow down the mind and act with more tranquility and lightness.
This retrograde movement will also involve the sign of Pisces, since Mercury will return to this sign. This can bring a great opportunity to change direction (just like Mercury!), leaving the agitation of Aries and returning to the calm of Pisces. The period asks for calm and patience, and it can be interesting to observe the emotions involved in communication.
Tip: have you ever stopped to think that maybe the “rush” is responsible for delaying your results? Slow the pace and seek serenity! In addition, with Pisces involved, pay extra attention to dispersion and confusion!
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July 18 to August 11 – in Leo
The next cycle of Mercury retrograde begins in July and will take place in the sign of Leo. This period can be very interesting to observe your own expression, and who knows, activate the confidence of speech after good reflections. After all, how many times have we stopped ourselves from saying something really interesting or necessary due fear of other people’s reaction?
Ask yourself: how can you express yourself verbally with more confidence? How can you add more sparkle to your words? How can you activate your creativity?
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November 09 to 29 – in Sagittarius and Scorpio
The last period of Mercury retrograde in 2025 begins and ends in November. That last slap on the wrist to reflect about the year that is ending, and even about the next cycle that is soon to begin!
This retrograde movement will involve two signs with very different energies: Sagittarius and Scorpio. Here we will have the opportunity to learn how to balance different energies, avoiding certain excesses: Mercury in Sagittarius brings too much excitement to communication, as well as too much sincerity involved. On the other hand, in Scorpio, we have excess of silence and observation – little is said here, but a lot is analyzed!
It is worth reflecting: what should be shared, and what needs to be kept? How can you seek moderation in your words, thoughts, conversations and exchanges?…
Finally, each cycle of Mercury retrograde brings a new opportunity, and if we are able to observe it, new learnings! It is necessary to remain attentive, present and aware! How will you take advantage of these periods in 2025? 🙂
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