Mercury Retrograde in Leo: The Drama Queen Era Has Logged In

From July 18 to August 11, 2025, Mercury goes retrograde in none other than Leo—the zodiac’s unofficial Oscar nominee for Best Dramatic Entrance. Cue malfunctioning Wi-Fi, unsent texts, accidental emails to exes, and a grand performance of "Why is everyone so sensitive?"

This isn’t just a retrograde. This is Leo retrograde. Imagine if communication, travel, and tech issues wore designer sunglasses indoors and demanded a spotlight before glitching out.

Pre-retrograde shadow starts June 29, where the signs start seeing the preview trailer. Expect missed calls, autocorrect betrayals, and group chats that spiral faster than a Love Island episode. Plans get messier than a wedding in a rom-com, but with less kissing and more Google Maps refusing to load.

Now, Leo isn’t subtle. It’s a fire sign fueled by hair flips, ego bruises, and Broadway-worthy expression. So, during this retrograde, miscommunications hit harder. Think: complimenting someone’s outfit and them hearing it as an insult to their entire existence. It’s Mean Girls energy, but with tech crashes and forgotten passwords.

Creative types might feel like tortured artists—more “paint the pain” than “finish the project.” Self-expression comes with a side of overreaction. This is the time when someone sends a message like “K” and the other person assumes lifelong friendship is over. Even karaoke nights might turn into talent showdowns.

Travel? Just don’t expect smooth rides. Trains will run late, flights might reschedule themselves, and someone will definitely leave a suitcase full of dreams (and socks) at home.

Post-retrograde shadow ends August 25. Until then, triple-check emails, save files like it’s Y2K, and maybe avoid public declarations of love on Instagram Stories unless prepared for a dramatic part two.

Mercury in Leo isn’t evil—it’s just extra. And when the planet of communication does a moonwalk in a sign that thinks it's the lead character, reality turns into a dramatic reboot.