Mercury will station retrograde in Leo on July 18, and our egos are bound to take a hit! As the planet of communication reverses through this passionate Fire sign, even the most confident personas could encounter a rude awakening.

The second Mercury retrograde of 2025 is upon us, and this one is going down — or slowing down, in Leo, the sign of pick-me bombast, grand gestures, stage lights, and dramatic exits.

From misunderstandings with loved ones to glitching out devices, unexplained delays on the road and bizarre blasts from the past, it’s time to, once again, steel yourself for the typical chaos Mercury retrograde brings.