Mercury Retrograde July 18, 2025 - August 11, 2025 Explained!
🌪️ What the Heck Is Mercury Retrograde?
Mercury seems to moonwalk across the sky from July 18 to August 11, 2025, while hanging out in fiery Leo. Technically it’s an optical illusion—but in astrology-talk, it’s when Mercury (planet of communication, travel, and tech) hits reverse and throws a tantrum. Think lost emails, glitchy devices, travel meltdowns, and ex-flames sliding back into your DMs. Some call it chaos, but others call it a cosmic wake-up call.
đźš« What Not to Do
  1.   Sign contracts or launch major projects – Legends say things begun now can unravel later  .
  2.   Go on a tech or car spree – You might be band-aiding a lemon  .
  3.   Mess with your look – No dramatic haircuts or tattoos—Leo drama plus retrograde? Disaster combo!
  4.   Rush messaging – Miscommunications flourish; don’t send that passive-aggressive text or cryptic email.
  5.   Plan tight travel – Flights delayed, GPS confused, trains ghosting...stay put
âś… What To Do (Yes, There Are Upsides!)
  1.   Double-check everything – Bookings, emails, plans—read them backward and           forward.
  2.   Back up your data – Cloud it, thumb-drive it, tattoo it—just don’t lose it  .
  3.   Finish old projects – Finally redo your website, clean your garage, or wrap up that       half-written novel.
  4.   Reflect & reconnect – Old friends, past ideas, your inner voice—come say hi  .
  5.   Keep it chill – Meditate, do yoga, take salt baths, carry grounding crystals (lapis         lazuli, hematite, black tourmaline)—totally legit  .
  6.   Use travel buffers – Snacks, cash, backup itineraries—and maybe a playlist to           laugh at Mercury’s antics.
♌️ Leo-Flavored Retrograde
Since it’s in Leo, expect drama in these arenas — think passionate misfires, ego bruises, creative blocks, romance confusion, and spotlight fumbles. So:
  •   Don’t post that dramatic rant on socials.
  •   Don’t dye your hair neon just because “why not?”
  •   Do revisit, polish, and perfect creative projects—give that old screenplay or painting its close-up.
 🛟 Survival Tips?
Embrace the chaos—pack your snacks, breathe, chill, no sudden changes or moves, reboot devices, and if your phone dies mid-conversation, just send your carrier pigeon!