US EditionMercury Retrograde Starts Today — Here’s The Truth Behind The Fear
JUL 17 – Mercury retrograde in Leo is linked to communication, travel, and technology disruptions, with astrologers noting three such retrogrades in 2025, including this one from July 17 to August 10.
- On July 18, Mercury enters retrograde in the astrological sign of Leo, lasting through August 11.
- Seen from Earth, Mercury appears to reverse its motion due to planetary orbits, and in astrology it’s viewed as a period of reflection, reevaluation and reorganisation.
- Communication problems such as misunderstandings and delays, travel disruptions like flight cancellations and lost luggage, and technological challenges including device malfunctions can occur.
- Wellness expert Olivia Bergström outlines rituals to manage retrograde effects, recommending reflection practices and caution around binding agreements.
- Shortly after exiting retrograde, Mercury will emerge in the pre-dawn sky, and from Aug. 17 to Aug. 20 it will join Saturn, Jupiter and Venus in a graceful eastern-sky arc.
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