Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 2025
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 2025, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2025: from March 15 to April 7 in Aries and Pisces; from July 18 to August 11 in Leo; from November 9 to November 29 in Sagittarius and Scorpio. The next Mercury retrograde after 2025 begins on February 26, 2026 at 22°33' Pisces. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 2025
Station times switch to your time zone in the browser. The shadow runs from the pre-retrograde shadow to the end of the post-retrograde shadow.
| Stations Retrograde | Stations Direct | Signs | Shadow Period |
|---|---|---|---|
9°35' Aries | 26°49' Pisces | Aries, Pisces | to |
15°34' Leo | 4°14' Leo | Leo | to |
6°51' Sagittarius | 20°42' Scorpio | Sagittarius, Scorpio | to |
Before and After 2025
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Sagittarius
- Next Mercury retrograde to , Pisces
What Mercury Retrograde Is Known For
Mercury retrograde is traditionally associated with reviewing plans, conversations, contracts, devices, and travel arrangements.
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Questions About Mercury Retrograde 2025
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2025?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2025: from March 15 to April 7 in Aries and Pisces; from July 18 to August 11 in Leo; from November 9 to November 29 in Sagittarius and Scorpio. The next Mercury retrograde after 2025 begins on February 26, 2026 at 22°33' Pisces. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 2025?
For the retrograde that begins March 15, 2025, the pre-retrograde shadow starts March 1, 2025 and the post-retrograde shadow ends April 26, 2025. For the retrograde that begins July 18, 2025, the pre-retrograde shadow starts June 30, 2025 and the post-retrograde shadow ends August 25, 2025. For the retrograde that begins November 9, 2025, the pre-retrograde shadow starts October 21, 2025 and the post-retrograde shadow ends December 17, 2025.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 2025?
From March 15, 2025, Mercury turns retrograde at 9°35' Aries and turns direct at 26°49' Pisces. From July 18, 2025, Mercury turns retrograde at 15°34' Leo and turns direct at 4°14' Leo. From November 9, 2025, Mercury turns retrograde at 6°51' Sagittarius and turns direct at 20°42' Scorpio.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 2025?
Mercury spends about 67 days of 2025 retrograde.
What Is Mercury Retrograde Known For?
Mercury retrograde is traditionally associated with reviewing plans, conversations, contracts, devices, and travel arrangements. Astrologers read it as a time to review rather than launch.
Why Do Some Sites List a Different Retrograde Date?
Most astrology sites print a single date without a time zone. An ingress at 10:49 PM in New York is already the next day in London and Sydney, so two correct sources can disagree by a day. Selfgazer gives every time in both US Eastern time and UTC, and the tables switch to your own time zone in the browser.
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