Complete Mercury retrograde schedule for 2025 with all dates, shadow periods, affected signs, and survival tips.
In Aries / Pisces
Shadow period: Feb 25 – Apr 23
In Leo / Virgo
Shadow period: Jul 2 – Aug 26
In Sagittarius
Shadow period: Oct 24 – Dec 15
Mercury goes retrograde 3 times in 2025: March 14 – April 7, 2025, July 17 – August 11, 2025, November 9 – November 29, 2025.
Avoid signing contracts, making major purchases, starting new ventures, and having crucial conversations without extra clarity.
Each Mercury retrograde lasts approximately 3 weeks. Shadow periods extend about 2 weeks before and after.