Mercury Retrograde March 2025
Mercury Retrograde is upon us again! As the fastest planet in the sky appears to move backward, we feel its impact on our day-to-day lives. We all know the spiel: technology goes haywire, contracts are to be avoided at all costs, and big decisions should be made after Mercury goes direct. Of course, this is all a bit dramatic, and there are ways to work with retrogrades that don’t involve having a total meltdown. However, this Mercury Retrograde in Aries still promises to pack a punch. As the planet of communication and information traverses the sign of battles, impulsive behavior, and taking action, we might experience some fighting words.
What To Know
This retrograde, spanning from March 15th to April 7th, comes on the heels of a dynamic lunar eclipse in Virgo—the first of its kind in nearly 20 years. The unpredictable energy of this Mercury transit further highlights the shakeups, beginnings, and endings brought on by this eclipse. The Aries energy might add an extra flavor of spice as you try to settle into whatever new energy some of you have found yourselves thrust into. The best thing to do at this moment is to allow yourself to rest and recover. Trying to fight through any issues or conflicts might make things a bit more complicated than they need to be.
Important Dates
March 18th brings a conjunction between Venus Retrograde and Mercury. Though not an exact conjunction, the two planets get super close and cozy in the sky. The Venusian topics at center stage get a bit of a megaphone during this transit. You might find that we’re circling back to topics in the news cycle about humanitarian issues, women’s rights, gender, and sexuality. These conversations may feel more amplified, and revisiting past discussions could provide new insights or perspectives.
On March 24th, we have a Mercury Cazimi—when Mercury sits at the exact degree as the Sun. A cazimi usually brings a brief reprieve to the Mercury retrograde, offering a moment of clarity amidst the chaos. If you need to communicate, sign, or take action on anything, this is the day to do it. Please take advantage of this window before Mercury continues its retrograde journey, potentially stirring up more miscommunications and delays.
Finally, Mercury moves direct on April 14th. As the pCommunication should begin to clear asnet speeds up in the sky, communtrograde fog lifts, allowing us to move forward with more confidence and ease. Until then, tread carefully, be patient with yourself and others, and embrace the lessons Mercury Retrograde has to offer.
5 Things to Keep in Mind:
Be patient. Aries energy can cause you to want to jump the gun regarding conflicts and confusion. Remember to take a step back and breathe before you run head-first into conflict.
Double-check your work. Mercury retrograde in Aries might have you rushing through your projects and overlooking the details. As frustrating as it might be, slow down and ensure everything is correct before moving forward.
Keep receipts! I mean this in the literal and metaphorical sense. Mistakes happen, and someone out there might assume you didn’t do something when you absolutely did. Make sure you keep a record of the things you’ve accomplished as a backup just in case. Or, if you buy something, especially if it’s a piece of technology, keep that receipt in case you need to return it!
Work with the Cazimi. Things calm down a bit, and your words come across more clearly. This is an Aries retrograde so that issues might come to the surface. If you can’t hold off on any battles until after the retrograde is over, try to handle them on the Cazimi.
Do some spring cleaning. Aries gives you the energy to review the things that might be cluttering your environment. Funnel this desire for movement into something productive by eliminating things you don’t need!
