Mercury in Leo Pre-Shadow (retrograde) starts 6/29-30/25 at 4 degrees Leo, ahead of the full retrograde period July 17 to August 11 with post shadow ending August 25, 2025
This is typically the period that gives you a hint of what will be the area of focus, drip drops will start to fall, whatever or whoever resurfaces, delays or break downs during this time will be what you’re faced with during showtime.
There may be glitches on the first try – Presentation slides refuse to load, vanity URLs mis-direct, hair-appointment mix-ups. Leo rules performance and polish; the universe is flagging where the branding layer needs a redo.
Replays of late-Aug to early-Sep 2024 themes- Similar convos, clients, romantic partners or creative sparks cycle back. That was the last time Mercury hovered at today’s degree be sure to notice unfinished business that is coming up for closure or review.
Subtle ego triggers – Compliments feel back-handed, rejection emails sting more. This may be a good cue to check pride vs. constructive feedback before the volume turns up mid-July.
Collective To-Dos (29 Jun – 17 Jul)
Back-up + version control: Hit save and back up important documents, double check drafts before sending, make clear notes to CYA.
Audit as much as possible: Re-read any copies, letters, blog posts. Does that idea still light you up? Flag wording to revise during the retrograde.
Practice a soft launch or rehearse presentations: Test livestream software, speaker mics, or workshop outlines with a small group; log every hiccup.
Schedule ego-soothing time. Use journaling, movement, or vocal warm-ups help discharge Leo tension so feedback doesn’t feel like an attack.
Rising Sign Do’s and Don’ts
Aries (Leo 5H) Re-catalog past creative work; pick top pieces for future reels.
Don’t: Submit competition entries last minute.
Taurus (Leo 4H) Test smart-home backups; scan ancestral photos.
Don’t: Start demolition on a remodel.
Gemini (Leo 3H) Clean out inbox & resubscribe lists
Don’t: Sign a car lease or big tech contract.
Cancer (Leo 2H) Re-evaluate subscription fees & price tiers.
Don’t: Splurge on status items “for content”
Leo (Leo 1H) Schedule photo shoot mood-boards, not the shoot.
Don’t: Dye/cut hair drastically – avoid cosmetic permanent cosmetic changes.
Virgo (Leo 12H) Resume dream journaling; audit phone apps and notifications
Don’t: Over-book to “stay ahead”
Libra (Leo 11H) Re-ping dormant group chats; draft mission statement edits.
Don’t: Launch a brand-new community.
Scorpio (Leo 10H) Polish CV bullets; reconnect with ex-bosses, co-workers.
Don’t: Quit without severance or new job opportunity being nailed down.
Sagittarius (Leo 9H) Outline course updates; renew passports
Don’t: Buy non-refundable airfare.
Capricorn (Leo 8H) Download bank statements; renegotiate shared bills.
Don’t: Take on fresh debt with variable rates.
Aquarius (Leo 7H) Re-read contracts; clarify deliverables.
Don’t Propose (business or love) before mid-Aug.
Pisces (Leo 6H) Back-up project files; tweak health trackers.
Don’t: Pile on new workout programs.
Quick “Don’t” Reminders
Don’t wipe your hard drive or upgrade company laptops until late August unless IT forces it data-migration snafus are classic MercuryRx.
Don’t accept or issue vague verbal commitments; get dates, specs, and approvals in writing.
Don’t let pride override clarity. If an email feels ego-poking, pick up the phone rather than stewing.
Use the pre-shadow to spot issues, the retrograde weeks to refine, and the post-shadow to relaunch and you’ll turn the slowdowns into power plays.
Mercury Retrograde is not all about disaster or mishaps, it’s about slowing down, reviewing, renewing, re-assessing to make things better and the more prepared we are to look out for the patterns, there is more potential for ease and grace.
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