Is the planet of communication, technology and travel, in a messy retrograde cycle today? Find out and learn everything you need to know about Mercury retrograde, right here.
Is Mercury in retrograde right now?
NO: Sorry, it must be something else! Have you checked your daily horoscope.
When Is Mercury in Retrograde Next?
All the Mercury Retrogrades in 2025
There are three Mercury retrograde cycles in 2025. Here’s a brief preview of each.
ARIES (Mar 15-29)
PISCES (Mar 29-Apr 7)
Mercury darts into its first retrograde of 2025, muddling communication and throwing a wrench into neatly ordered plans.
From March 15 to 29, the messenger planet reverses course in the fiery sign of the Ram, sparking a period of heated communications and hasty decisions. Tempers will flare as words fly without thought. Go easy on the smack-talking and careful not to start any needless rivalries.
Aries inspires quick action, but retrograde demands caution. It may be necessary to pump the brakes on projects that require a more aggressive necessary to pump the brakes on projects that require a more aggressive approach. Fine-tune personal goals and actions, ensuring they truly align with your ambitions.
When Mercury reverses into Pisces on March 29, you can access a deep level of creativity and divine inspiration that supports rapid growth once the retrograde ends on April 7. Patience and precision are your allies now, so adjust your sails accordingly.
This Mercury retrograde ended April 7
LEO (Jul 18-Aug 11)
As Mercury pivots into a three-week retrograde in glamorous, flamboyant Leo, it’s better to fly under the radar than risk getting overexposed. Scrambled romantic signals, celebrity breakups and flagrant fashion faux pas will interrupt your summer program. Hold off on bold style choices and save any risky cosmetic procedures until after August 11.
Exes might resurface, and lovers’ quarrels could ignite out of nowhere. With Mercury’s backspin in Leo, however, there’s a risk of being too lowkey. Don’t let opportunities slip by out of fear or insecurity. Conflict resolution will be challenging, and blame-shifting could backfire. The best way to navigate this turbulent phase is to stay humble and keep your heart open—without being overly trusting, too soon. Leo rules our “kings and queens,” and this retrograde could reveal some fascinating (and perhaps disturbing) information about those in power.
Before stepping into a leadership role, make sure you know what you’re getting into. Heavy is the head that wears the crown—at least until August 11.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 9-18)
SCORPIO (Nov 18-29)
Big-mouthed Mercury spins retrograde in tactless Sagittarius on November 9, flashing a code red blurt alert. This three-week cycle lasts until November 29, but before Mercury moves back into Scorpio on the 18th, honesty can be particularly brutal, smashing relationships to smithereens.
If you don’t want to spend the holidays estranged from your nearest and dearest, think twice about going on any attacks, even if you’re “just trying to be helpful.” Equally disruptive are off-color remarks and X-rated humor which could fall fl at with a general audience. Visiting loved ones might require extra precautions during this argumentative time. If you need to cut a trip short or stay at a hotel to preserve the peace, err on the side of “personal space.”
Leave early for the airport and triple check all reservations since this retrograde can be particularly disruptive of travel.
Read more about All the 2025 Mercury Retrogrades
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What happens when Mercury is in retrograde?
Mercury retrograde occurs 3-4 times a year wreaking havoc on our:
- interpersonal communication (omg did I send that text to the wrong person?!)
- travel plans (it’s not considered obsessive to triple check itineraries during Mercury retrograde)
- the fine print (is my ticket for tonight’s Harry Styles show or tomorrow’s?)
Basically anything that ordinarily feels “easy” takes extra effort during a signal-scrambling Mercury retrograde. These are the main Mercury retrograde symptoms.
You’ve likely experienced the effects of Mercury retrograde, maybe without even realizing it!
Basically anything that ordinarily feels “easy” takes extra effort during a signal-scrambling Mercury retrograde. These are the main Mercury retrograde symptoms.
You’ve likely experienced the effects of Mercury retrograde, maybe without even realizing it!
Mercury Retrograde Meaning
Messenger planet Mercury is the ruler of information, communication and our intellectual processes.
The closest planet to the Sun, Mercury orbits all year long through each zodiac sign, staying in each one for approximately three weeks. These cycles shape our cultural interests. From the topics we buzz about to the ways we communicate, whatever sign Mercury is occupying plays a role.
Mercury retrograde facts:
• Mercury turns retrograde for three or four cycles each year
• During a Mercury retrograde, the planet appears to travel backward through the sky and it moves backward through the zodiac
• On Mercury’s reverse commutes, it lingers in one or two zodiac signs for approximately 10 weeks
What is Mercury retrograde spiritual meaning? In short, the flow of energy is reversed.
What can I do if the answer is yes to “is Mercury in retrograde?”
Is Mercury in retrograde? If so, there’s no need to panic! But pace yourself during these data-skewing, three-week cycles.
While the scrambled signals can be agonizing, we have a chance to dive into deeper discourse. People from the past may reappear, like old friends, estranged relatives and exes with unfinished business.
Is there a magic 8-ball to tell me what to do if Mercury is in retrograde?
We wish! But not really, although we ourselves may have turned over a magic 8 ball for fun, asking it to answer “yes or no?” to a burning question during a Mercury retrograde! But you’re better off going with what you can control. For example, try to focus on all things with the prefix “re” such as:
- revising
- reviewing
- redesigning
- reconsidering
Pay closer attention to your inner world and get in touch with your thoughts, which signal all your feelings. Is it time to update certain beliefs? Mercury retrograde can help!
Check out our article Mercury Retrograde: How to Survive a Three-Week Communication Crisis
What Sign Is Mercury In Right Now?
Head over to our friends at Astro-Seek.com for up-to-the minute info on what sign Mercury is transiting through. Remember, Mercury changes zodiac signs every one to three weeks.
So there’s more to knowing “is Mercury in retrograde?”—where is Mercury today?!
See Astro-Seek’s Today’s Current Planets positions and transits chart
What Is Mercury Retroshade?
So you think Mercury retrograde just ends? Guess again! Astrologers (including us) believe there is a shadow period before and after Mercury’s backspin. We coined the now-popular phrase retroshade to describe the two weeks before and the two weeks after Mercury retrograde.
It’s during retroshade that we feel the effects of Mercury, not just during the retrograde.
Was I born during Mercury retrograde?
Check your birth chart to see if you were born during a Mercury retrograde. If you don’t have a birth chart, you can do a free birth chart by entering your time and place of birth.
Or if you need a refresher where Mercury is in your chart, just enter your details in our Was I Born During Mercury Retrograde Cosmic Calculator which includes links to explanations about where Mercury is in your birth chart.
Do other planets go retrograde?
Yes they do! Mercury isn’t the only planet that goes retrograde and can create hiccups in your daily movements. When things seem “off” ask yourself not only is Mercury in retrograde but what other planets are in retrograde.
Read what it means when other planets are retrograde in our article: Retrogrades in Astrology: What It Means When Planets Go “Backward”
So next time things are feeling a little off, your question after “is Mercury in retrograde?” might be “which other planets are in retrograde?” You can always check your daily horoscope!
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