Hi Cosmic Baddies!
Mercury is back on — and this time, it’s wearing sequins. Before you spiral, remember: retrogrades aren’t here to wreck you, they’re here to redirect you.
Mercury’s Got Main Character Energy (Again)
This week, the spotlight shifts to Mercury as it stations retrograde in bold, fierce Leo from July 18 through August 11 
This cycle brings déjà vu energy and encourages a return to matters of the heart, creativity, and self-expression. Expect echoes from last summer — particularly around themes that touched your ego, voice, or identity. Yes, there’s cosmic chaos (it literally wouldn’t be Mercury retrograde without it), but this retrograde is more empowering than punishing.
Retrograde Déjà Vu
Unlike the more intense retrogrades of early 2025 (do you remember March? 
), this one offers clarity in the chaos. With Mercury retracing its steps in Leo, there’s a sense of having seen this before. Think of this like a test and you already have the answer key in your hand! Potential difficulties include communication mix-ups, technological glitches, delays, and resurfacing relationship dynamics. And on top of that, Venus is squaring off with Mars and the lunar nodes later in the month, which turns up the volume on karmic patterns — particularly those around old feelings about self-worth, love, and visibility.
It’s Not a Breakdown, It’s a Rewrite
Remember, this energy isn’t meant to be feared, it’s meant to be worked with. This Mercury retrograde is here to remind us to move from the heart, laugh at the trickster moments, and realign with creative truth.
5 Ways to Work With This Retrograde:
Revisit Creative Projects
Pick up that half-finished manuscript, dusty painting, or paused knitting project. Either complete it or consciously close the chapter.
Reflect on self-expression
Drop the performance and express yourself authentically. Step into your genuine voice and power — even if it’s messy.
Reconnect Consciously
If someone from the past reappears, it’s okay to take a pause. Examine the purpose before engaging. Is it healing, closure, or just noise?
Revise the Personal Brand
Update bios, digital profiles, or your grid’s aesthetics. Let visuals and messaging reflect your ever-evolving identity and values.
Reclaim the Voice
Speak from lived experience and own your raw, unfiltered truth. Don’t wait to be perfect — just be real!
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