19/07/2025
Mercury in Retrograde.
The second retrograde of 2025 has arrived to deliver us some Summer mayhem.
It began 17th July and ends 10th August.
So, what exactly is Mercury in Retrograde? it is a fascinating cosmic phenomenon, and during this astrological event over a three week period, the planet Mercury appears to be rotating backward in its orbit. Mercury orbits the Sun in just 88 days opposed to the Earth’s 365 days, creating this optical illusion that impacts various aspects of our lives.
Mercury is the planet that rules the mind, intellect, communication, travel, mental clarity and common sense, so it stands to reason that these functions would become the most vulnerable during the retrograde period. Mercury in retrograde affects everyone, albeit in varying degrees.
Here are just a few examples of retrograde chaos.
Falling out with friends.
Travel, logic and communication getting disrupted.
Technology glitches, such as emails and messages getting lost.
Flight being delayed.
Brain fog.
Anxiety.
Confusions around work projects.
Headaches.
Miscommunication.
Experiencing misunderstandings.
However, Mercury retrograde, despite its challenges, offers valuble lessons and opportunities for personal development. By embracing these lessons, we can make the most of this cosmic phenomenon.
To help you navigate this cosmic phenomenon with grace and ease, here are some practical tips:
Do
Slow down and take your time
Take time communicating. Double check you emails, messages and letters before you send them.
Be patient ad understanding with others. Misunderstandings are more common during this period.
Be flexible and adaptable.
Think before you speak or act.
Finish current projects.
Reorganise and clean up spaces.
Reflect on your goals.
Plan for the future.
Don’t
Rush into important decisions.
Sign contracts too quickly.
Launch new projects without thinking.
Make major purchases.
Travel when it can be avoided.
Argue with others.
Be too hard on yourself.
Let stress overwhelm you.
Engage in confrontational discussions.
I like to use certain herbal teas and crystals during Mercury retrograde to help create a sense of peace and calm. When we arent grounded we can feel drained, unfocused and leave ourselves vulnerable to negative, low vibrational energies. These 3 herbs are great for calming the nerves.
Lavender Tea - Excellent herb for stimulating the throat chakra, helping us to communicate and express ourselves.
Sage Tea - Helps to anchor our mind, body and spirit to the now and keeps us grounded and centered.
Lemon Balm Tea - Is a great tea to help you release any stress or anxiety, or just to help you wind down.
My go to Crystals during Mercury retrograde are:
Labradorite - For emotional stability and grounding.
Shungite - To minimise EMFs and harmful effects of technology devices.
Lapis Lazuli - To help support honest communication.
Quartz- Helps bring clarity and focus, removes any blockages in your path.
Carry these crystals in your purse bag of pocket when you need them, of place under your pillow. Be sure to cleanse and charge them before us.
