Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Mercury Retrograde: What It Means for Your Exes
Imagine the planets are like cars on a racetrack.
Sometimes, from our view, a planet seems to go backward, like it's in reverse.
This is called retrograde.
When Mercury does this, it messes with things like talking, using phones, and traveling.
People might feel confused or have delays.
Astrologers think this can make people think about the past, like old relationships.
So, you might hear from an ex or feel like contacting them during this time, but it is up to you on what to do!
Mercury is in retrograde from July 17 to August 11, causing potential emotional and technological disruptions.
Retrograde motion is an optical illusion where a planet appears to move backward in its orbit.
Mercury retrograde affects communication, technology, travel, and thought, potentially causing misunderstandings and delays.
People may experience nostalgia and a desire to reconnect with ex-partners during this period.
The astrological event can stir up old memories and unresolved issues.
- Who
- People
- What
- Mercury is in retrograde, an astrological event.
- When
- July 17 to August 11.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Astrologers believe it disrupts communication, technology, and can cause emotional rewinds.
Unresolved issues
New beginings
Reflection on past relationships
Unresolved issues
It can stir up old memories, making people nostalgic or curious about “what could’ve been.”
New beginings
Retrograde energy is also known to push people to reflect on past misunderstandings.
- Retrograde Duration
- July 17 to August 11
- Planet
- Mercury
- Effect
- Communication and technology disruptions
- Associated With
- Nostalgia and revisiting past relationships