Mercury turns direct in Leo

Mercury now turns direct at 4° Leo 15′.

Mercury was retrograde from July 18th, at 15° Leo 34′, until now, August 11th, at 4° Leo 15′.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from July 18 to August 11, 2025:

Mercury Rx in July to August 2025

• On June 30, 2025, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 4° Leo 15′
• On July 18, 2025, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 15° Leo 34’Rx
• On August 11, 2025, Mercury stations and turns direct at 4° Leo 15’D
• On August 25, 2025, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 15° Leo 34′

Note that the shadow period began before Mercury turned retrograde–when Mercury first passed over the degree that Mercury later returns to in retrograde motion. The shadow period ends when Mercury again passes over the degree at which it first turned retrograde. The shadow period is different than Mercury’s storm period in astrology, which refers to the period when Mercury is moving especially slowly.

Note that Mercury’s post-retrograde shadow is generally better for new long-term endeavors than the pre-retrograde shadow. For new enterprises in the pre-retrograde shadow, the venture’s secondary progressed Mercury will turn direction (retrograde) in the coming years which may not be ideal.

Things can be most wonky on the days of the stations whether Mercury is turning retrograde OR direct (the start and end date of the retrograde cycle) as the shifts occur, after which we grow more accustomed to the energy.

Mercury is retrograde approximately three times a year for approximately three weeks each time. As such, retrograde Mercury is a fairly common occurrence (Mercury is retrograde approximately 18% of the time).

Pay close attention to what you say and communicate in general, particularly around the days of Mercury’s stations (in this case, July 18th and August 11th), as well as around retrograde Mercury’s conjunction to the Sun (called the “inferior conjunction“) on July 31st (midway between the start and end of the retro period).

Especially if you are itching to make a point with someone, or if you are planning on “signing on the dotted line,” try to hold off. It is likely that you will have a change of mind once the station passes, and you can do some damage in the meantime. When a planet stations, its energies are very strong in our lives.

When Mercury stations, communications have more impact, so that negative ones could have long-term implications at this time. However, if you are very clear within yourself and about what you are communicating, this can be a positive thing.

Now that Mercury is direct after several weeks of retrograde motion, recent problems with communications and decision-making should start to improve in the days and weeks ahead. The answers we’ve been waiting for can arrive. Plans or projects that have stalled might now resume. Ease back in–it’s best not to rush conversations and observations.

Mercury’s post-retrograde shadow lasts until August 25th, 2025.