Mercury Retrograde Dates & Meaning for 2025

All the dates, effects, and survival tips you need this year.

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First Mercury Retrograde in Aries → Pisces

March 15, 2025 - April 7, 2025

Second Mercury Retrograde in Leo

July 18, 2025 - August 11, 2025

Third Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius → Scorpio

November 9, 2025 - November 29, 2025

2025 Monthly Retrogrades

March 2025
Aries → Pisces

Retrograde Period

First Mercury Retrograde

Starts

March 15, 2025

Ends

April 7, 2025

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April 2025
Pisces

Retrograde Period

First Mercury Retrograde (continued)

Starts

March 15, 2025

Ends

April 7, 2025

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July 2025
Leo

Retrograde Period

Second Mercury Retrograde

Starts

July 18, 2025

Ends

August 11, 2025

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August 2025
Leo

Retrograde Period

Second Mercury Retrograde (continued)

Starts

July 18, 2025

Ends

August 11, 2025

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November 2025
Sagittarius → Scorpio

Retrograde Period

Third Mercury Retrograde

Starts

November 9, 2025

Ends

November 29, 2025

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December 2025
Scorpio

Retrograde Period

Third Mercury Retrograde (continued)

Starts

November 9, 2025

Ends

November 29, 2025

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What is Mercury Retrograde?

Mercury retrograde is an optical illusion that occurs when Mercury appears to move backward in its orbit from Earth's perspective. During these periods, which happen 3-4 times per year, astrology suggests that communication, technology, and travel may be disrupted. While scientifically it's just a visual phenomenon, many people report experiencing unusual challenges during these times.

How Mercury Retrograde Affects You

Communication
  • • Misunderstandings in conversations
  • • Email and text delays
  • • Contracts and agreements confusion
  • • Social media mishaps
Travel
  • • Flight delays and cancellations
  • • Lost luggage incidents
  • • GPS and navigation issues
  • • Car troubles and breakdowns
Technology
  • • Computer crashes and glitches
  • • Phone and internet problems
  • • Software updates gone wrong
  • • Data loss and backup failures

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