Mercury goes retrograde on July 18. Here’s how you can make the most of this time
From July 18 to August 11, Mercury retrograde in the sign of Leo. Three retrogrades mark the year 2025, one having already taken place in March and the other to perform in November. This period, ideally considered a turning point, can also be positive. The well-being expert Olivia Bergström decomposes its effects and the rituals to practice during this period.
What is retrograde mercury?
The retrograde mercury is a well -known astrological phenomenon in which the planet Mercury seems to back up in the sky of its usual position. Although this movement is an optical illusion caused by the relative positions of earth and mercury, its effects are felt tangibly on earth.
What are the effects of retrograde mercury?
Mercury is the planet governing communication, travel and technology. When it becomes retrograde, it is common to undergo disturbances in these areas:
- Communication problems: Misonctors, delays in messages and difficulties in clearly expressing thoughts.
- Technological challenges: Computer harvesting, Internet connection problems and electronic devices.
- Travel disturbances: flight delays, lost cancellations and luggage.
Why is retrograde mercury an important celestial event?
In astrology, retrograde mercury is considered a period of reflection, re -evaluation and reorganization. Rather than perceiving this phase as a purely negative, it can be used constructively to examine and improve certain aspects of our life.
What rituals should be practiced during retrograde mercury?
Retrograde mercury can be a period of disruption, but also of opportunity. Using these rituals, you can transform this phase into a moment of personal growth and alignment. Use the pointers below to deepen your connection with yourself.
Review your biggest objectives
Reread the claims you have already written, preferably aloud. Rectifies them or modify them so that they align with your current intentions. The rewriting of these wishes can help strengthen your connection with your desires and clarify what you really want to manifest.
Make a lunar collage
Create a visual collage of your intentions using inspiring images and cut words in magazines. This collage helps to strengthen your visualizations and anchor your desires. Make sure this collage reflects your current objectives and aspirations and place it where you can see it regularly to maintain your concentration.
Practice meditation and introspection
Use this time to refocus. Meditate on your goals, your desires and what you want to reassess in your life. Ask yourself deep questions: what are my real aspirations? What changes can I make to better align my life with my values? Meditation can also help calm the mind and reduce stress associated with disturbances caused by retrograde mercury.
Purify and charge your objects
Place important objects (such as crystals, jewelry or talismans) in the moonlight to purify and load new energies. You can also use this period to physically and energetically clean your living space, deleting objects that no longer serve you and room for new energies.
Hold a reflective newspaper
Write your thoughts, your dreams and your daily reflections. This helps to clarify your feelings and understand the lessons that Mercury retrograde wants to teach you. A newspaper can also serve as a reference point to follow your personal and spiritual evolution over time.
Connect with nature
Take advantage of the tranquility of nature to refocus and find inner peace. Walking in the forest, spending time by the water or simply sitting in a park can help you reconnect to the earth and yourself. The use of natural elements of your rituals, such as leaves, stones or water, can also strengthen your connection with natural cycles.
Revalle and reorganize
Use this time to reassess your projects and reorganize your life. This may include updating your goals, reorganizing your workspace or revising your long -term plans. Be open to the adjustments and changes necessary to align your actions with your real aspirations.
This article appeared for the first time on vogue.fr
