Omg yassss - Mercury Retrograde is over

Mercury retrograde in Leo has been a wild ride. Like living in a constant game of charades where no one guesses the right answer. Conversations looped back on themselves. Plans shifted without warning. Technology glitched, froze, or just… refused to co-operate. People from the past popped up like surprise guest stars. Your brain may have felt like it was running on dial-up. Mercury retrograde in Leo may have felt like your personal script kept getting rewritten mid-scene. Plans you thought were locked in shifted without warning. Conversations looped like a broken record, with the same misunderstandings cropping up again and again. Technology acted like it had a flair for drama - freezing right when you needed it most or delivering messages hours late. On a deeper level, Leo’s influence may have pushed you to question how you express yourself and whether your voice is truly being heard. You might have revisited old creative projects, reconnected with people from your past, or confronted moments where you dimmed your light to fit in. It wasn’t subtle - Leo retrogrades rarely are - but every twist and delay was designed to get you clearer on your truth, your vision, and the way you want to be seen.

And now - finally - the planet of communication, travel, and thinking stations direct on August 11. It’s like the curtain lifts, the mic turns on, and suddenly you remember your lines.

When Mercury stations direct, the energy pivots from internal review to outward action. The delays, rewinds, and mixed signals start to dissolve. The static clears. The message lands. The decision gets made.

With Mercury in Leo, this clarity doesn’t arrive in a quiet, subtle way. It roars. Your words don’t just land - they spark. They light up rooms. They ignite conversations that change something. This is bold self-expression. Heart-first conversation. The courage to say the thing you’ve been holding back, not because you should, but because you must.

This is the moment to stop editing yourself down to fit someone else’s comfort zone. Leo’s fire demands your full volume.

We’re not completely in the clear just yet. Mercury might have gone direct, but it’s still retracing the same degrees it stumbled through while retrograde. This is the post-retrograde shadow, and it’s a chapter you don’t want to skip. From August 11 to August 25, Mercury moves from 4°14′ Leo to 15°34′ Leo, clearing every degree it tangled up on the way back.

Think of it like the cosmic clean-up crew sweeping through after the wildest party of the season. The chaos has died down, but there’s still glitter in the carpet and confetti stuck to the ceiling. Conversations that went sideways might resurface for one final rewrite. A project you thought was wrapped could suddenly need a small but crucial adjustment. Tech may behave better, but it can still throw you a little attitude just to keep things interesting.

This isn’t the high-drama energy of full retrograde, but it’s not the time to sprint ahead without looking. The shadow period is for finessing, smoothing, and tying up loose ends. Wrap the deal. Send the final draft. Have the conversation you’ve been meaning to have. Clear the last bits of fog.

When Mercury finally leaves its shadow on August 25, it’s like the lights go up, the curtain falls, and you’re stepping into a new act. The delays, rewinds, and replays are done. The stage is set, the mic is on, and you’re ready to deliver your next line without a single stumble.

How to Work with the Energy:

From August 11:

Have the conversation you’ve been avoiding. This is the cosmic moment where words land the way you mean them to. If something’s been sitting heavy on your chest during retrograde, now is the time to bring it into the open. Whether it’s clearing the air, making a request, or sharing a truth you’ve been holding back, Mercury direct in Leo gives you the courage to speak with both heart and conviction.

Put your creative work into the world. Leo energy is theatrical, bold, and unapologetically expressive. This is your green light to publish the blog post, release the music, pitch the big idea, or share the art you’ve been fussing over. The retrograde may have had you second-guessing every detail, but now the momentum is forward, and your work is ready to be seen.

Reconnect with people you lost touch with in the last month. Retrograde often pulls in people from the past, but not always with perfect timing. Now, you can reach out without the mixed signals or missed messages. This could mean reviving a friendship, following up with a client, or simply checking in on someone you’ve been thinking about. With Mercury direct in Leo, these reconnections carry warmth, sincerity, and the potential to strengthen bonds.

Next Mercury Retrograde: November 9–29, 2025 (Sagittarius + Scorpio)
This one comes with a twist. Mercury starts in big-picture, truth-telling Sagittarius, where the mix-ups could be more about grand plans, travel, or bold declarations that miss the mark. Then it backtracks into intense, investigative Scorpio, turning the focus to secrets, trust, and deeper motives. Expect a shift from over-sharing to over-analysing, and remember - not every truth needs to be shouted, and not every mystery needs to be solved right away.

If Mercury direct has you ready to speak your truth and make big moves, this is the perfect moment to work with your chart. A Birth Chart Reading will show you how Mercury works for you personally - your communication style, decision-making, and what retrogrades tend to stir up in your life.

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Mercury’s forward motion is your invitation. Let’s make your next moves the right ones.