• MERCURY STATIONS RETROGRADE ON 17-18 JULY 2025

  • Mercury Rx in LeoMERCURY STATIONS RETROGRADE 

    I believe in me…do you?

    The approximately 3-week retrograde period will begin on the 17-18th July at 15°34’ Leo (antiscion 14°26’ Taurus) and end on the 10-11th August at 04°14 Leo (antiscion 25°46’ Taurus).

    We now have four planets in the grossly debilitated state of being retrograde (Pluto, Neptune, Saturn and Mercury).

    In Leo, all planets want to be respected according to their nature. Mercury in Leo wants to be respected for his opinions and views and in desiring this, self-confidence often turns into bravado and presumption.

    Mercury retrogrades in Leo every 6-7 years and the last time was from 25th July to 17th August 2018.

    What was going on in your life then?

    During this retrograde we will have the opportunity to think about in which part of life we want to shine in and be respected for our opinions and ideas (the house where Mercury is transiting, its natal position and the houses it rules in your chart) and possibly how to go about it once the retrograde period is over. It will also be a great time to ask ourselves if we do actually respect ourselves or if that respect has to come from the outside in order for us to accept ourselves.

    Being the ruler of both Gemini and Virgo, these are the signs usually most affected by the retrograde period. However, the planet itself will be sextiling any planets in Gemini and semi-sextiling those in Virgo so I don’t consider these particularly trying aspects. More discomfort may be felt by those with planets between 20-01° of the fixed signs of Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius and Taurus.

    As always, the usual suggestions apply to the Mercury retrograde: great for putting “re” in front of everything, planning, but waiting for the direct station, before acting. Expecting possible delays in transport of all kinds, upheavals in the planning of appointments, electronic equipment going haywire etc. Avoiding signing contracts (where possible, but again contracts are between people so it’s a retrograde season for everyone and if its “bad” for one it may be “good” for the other party).

    The Sabian symbol for 16° Leo: “The storm ended, all nature rejoices in brilliant sunshine.” Indicating the surge of life and love after a major crisis.

    For its antiscion at 15° Taurus: “Head covered with a rakish silk hat, muffled against the cold, a man braves a storm.” Indicating the courage needed to meet the crises precipitated by social ambition.

    “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.” Oprah Winfrey

    Are you ready for this retrograde?

    Bibliography

    Rudhyar D. (1974) “An Astrological Mandala: the cycles of transformations and its 360 symbolic phases”. p 74-75 and 80-141, Vintage Books Edition, Random House Inc., New York, USA

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