End of Mercury Retrograde 🚀

The retrograde phase officially ends on August 11 (it began on July 18), but there is still a post-shadow phase ahead. You can read more about it here

This is the period when the planet gradually returns to its usual speed and clarity.

If during the retrograde you managed to say too much, receive “compliments” about your crown, or urgently change your plans several times in a row — don’t rush out on the day of the turnaround to buy a new gadget or book the trip of your dreams.

Yes, sometimes people like to blame everything on the planets or rely on them completely, but hold off on the dramatic “Now I can!” — Mercury is still slowing down.

Give it time to pick up speed. Imagine you’re behind the wheel of a sports car: before flooring the gas, you need to pull out of the garage first. So instead of a sudden start, go for a smooth acceleration — in your work, plans, studies, and everything related to technology, information, schedules, travel, and close relatives.

From August 11 — and even better from August 16–18, as the post-shadow phase fades — the energy is ideal for:

• Returning to key negotiations and presentations — showcase your leadership with confidence.
• Reviving creative projects — Leo loves the stage, recognition, and bold moves.
• Strengthening your personal brand — update your profile or debut a new image.
• Finalizing documents and signatures delayed during retrograde.
• Pitching ideas with a “wow” effect — charisma will be your main tool.
• Prioritizing in-person meetings and face-to-face communication — Leo values real connection.

Mercury Retrograde rarely leaves without a small souvenir from the past. It can bring back old projects, forgotten contacts, or even memories you suddenly feel the need to revisit.

For example, for me this retrograde Mercury turned into a sort of “family postman” — I reconnected with my cousins after more than ten years of no contact.

And what kind of “corrections” did this Mercury push you toward? What did it bring back or make you rethink? Share your story — perhaps the main lesson of this Mercury for you lies in these very experiences before it sets off at full speed again.