Mercury Retrograde: A Sacred Pause

In ancient times, philosophers watched the skies and saw The Earth surrounded by divine beings—dancing through the heavens. Sometimes, one would appear to move backwards. Not by mistake. But on purpose.

Mercury, the mischievous Messenger of the Gods, was one of these dancers, playfully zigzagging through the heavens, guiding the flow of our ideas, conversations, and interactions down here on Earth.

When Mercury takes Their backward stroll through the sky, it’s not something to fear; it’s actually a beautiful invitation from The Universe to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves. Imagine Mercury gently whispering: "Pause. Look again. Revisit what's important."

Rather than worrying about glitches or communication hiccups, embrace Mercury’s message. This is your chance to reconsider, reconnect, and refresh your outlook.

Mercury Retrograde invites us to tidy up loose ends, get organised, and wrap up anything left unresolved. It's a perfect time to declutter, both physically and emotionally, have those important conversations you've been avoiding, or breathe life back into ideas that just need a bit more nurturing.

Yes, Mercury Retrograde can bring about miscommunications or little bumps along the way—but these moments simply highlight areas where greater clarity, honesty, or care is needed. They’re not disruptions; they’re moments of illumination.

Mercury rules over communication, ideas, travel, and how we connect. And when Mercury takes His backward stroll through the sky, it’s not a disruption. It’s an invitation.

To rethink.

To revisit.

To rework.

To rewrite.

To remember.

To return.

This is Mercury whispering, “Pause. Look again. There’s something here you missed.”

Rather than bracing for chaos, we can embrace Mercury’s rhythm. Mercury Retrograde isn’t about fear—it’s about focus.

It’s a perfect time to:

• Reflect on where you’ve been rushing.

• Reconnect with people or passions that got left behind.

• Resolve lingering tension through honest conversation.

• Reimagine projects or plans that need a second wind.

• Reorganise your space or your mind.

Yes, things might go “wrong.” Emails might disappear. Trains might be delayed. But often, those moments lead us exactly where we need to go. The Gods don’t make mistakes. They show us what needs our attention.

This isn’t punishment. It’s precision.

This isn’t chaos. It’s course correction.

So instead of fighting the tide, try walking backward with Him. Let yourself slow down, soften, and really listen.

We’re all rewriting something right now—old patterns, old stories, maybe even entire identities. Mercury Retrograde is your reminder that there’s magic in the re. A second look can change everything.

🗓 This Cycle: July 2025

Mercury enters the shadow: 26 June 2025

Retrograde station: 4:55am BST, 17 July 2025 at 15° Leo

Direct station: 3:30am BST, 11 August 2025 at 4° Leo

Leaves shadow: 28 August 2025

This one’s in Leo—the sign of heart, pride, and authentic expression. So ask yourself:

• Where am I performing instead of expressing?

• What old stories around being seen are ready to be rewritten?

• What does my true voice sound like?

Instead of fearing Mercury Retrograde, welcome it as a friend who gently guides you inward, towards clarity, growth, and deeper self-awareness. It's all about slowing down and noticing the magic that’s already here, waiting patiently for you to rediscover it.

We’re all writing new chapters right now, and these are significant ones—ones that we'll carry with us for the rest of our lives. Mercury retrograde is inviting us to pause, rethink, and make conscious choices about who we truly want to become.

✨ What are you revisiting right now? Is something asking to be remembered?

✨ Are you ready to make Mercury Retrograde your ally this time around?

Feeling curious about what this potent Mercury retrograde might mean for you personally?

✨ The Gods are always chatting to us, nudging us gently towards the life we're truly meant to live—sometimes we just need a bit of help to understand what They're saying.

If you'd like a little extra clarity, or if you'd love to dive deeper into your own story, now is a brilliant time to book an astrology reading with me. Together, we'll explore what this moment of reflection means for you, helping you rewrite your story with confidence and heart. 💖🌙

I'm available for warm, insightful readings in person at Essential Therapies on Saturdays and Thursday evenings, and also via Zoom on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. Reach out, let's connect, and make some cosmic magic together! 🌠

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I use ChatGPT as a writing assistant—not as a writer. These are my thoughts, ideas, and words, shaped by my lived experience and deep love for self-work, self-awareness, the spiritual journey, and astrology. AI helps me refine, structure, and occasionally nudge me toward better phrasing, but the voice you’re reading is mine. I use it as a tool to help me put into words everything I believe is valuable in sharing my insights. Honesty matters to me, and this is simply one way I bring my thoughts to life.