Mercury Retrograde in Leo: Reclaim Your Voice & Renew Vision with Kathryn Andren

Mercury, the planet of communication, thought, and perception, is now retrograde in bold, expressive Leo. This Mercury retrograde is July 18 - August 11, 2025 has a theme of reclaim your voice and renew your vision.  This cycle is a powerful invitation to realign with your authentic voice, revisit creative projects, and rekindle self-expression.

Mercury in Leo encourages courageous conversations, heartfelt storytelling, and unapologetic truth-telling. During this retrograde, you may be called to:

  • Rethink how you share your message with the world

  • Revisit creative ideas or passion projects

  • Reflect on your relationships

  • Remember your inner child, and what lights you up


Mercury Retrograde is a cosmic reminder: Your voice matters. Use this cycle to reconnect with your truth, and speak from the heart.

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Mercury Retrograde Considerations:

During this retrograde period, take time to slow down and reflect:

  • How do I express myself authentically?

  • What creative projects deserve a second look?

  • Am I being clear in my communication, or just loud

  • What conversations or stories need rewriting?

  • Where have I lost confidence in my ideas?

  • How can I rekindle joy through writing, speaking, or performance?


Mercury Retrograde is a portal to pause, revise, and realign.

Just like an acupuncture session aligning the meridians on your body, a station or retrograde planet energizes a particular region of the sky. This Mercury Retrograde activates a specific area of your life according to your personal birth chart.

Aligning with the ancient principle, "As Above, So Below," Mercury retrograde serves as a symbol for:

  • Review

  • Revise

  • Reconsider

  • Reevaluate

  • Redo

  • Retract

  • Retreat

  • Reflect


Let’s Get Personal.


Mercury is a personal planet in modern western astrology, and serves as a symbol for your communication and learning style. During this Mercury Retrograde, reflect on your natal Mercury placement and where Mercury transits your personal birth chart during this time, July 18 - August 11. These astrology affirmations invite embodied connection to your authentic voice.

Horoscopes with Heart for the Mercury Retrograde in Leo with Kathryn Andren

Mercury in Aries / Mercury transits the 1st House
 Let’s speak boldly. I am the part of you who loves to initiate and take the lead. I value direct, passionate expression.

Mercury in Taurus / Mercury transits the 2nd House
 Let’s slow down and speak with purpose. I appreciate thoughtful communication. I value consistency, comfort, and grounded thinking.

Mercury in Gemini / Mercury transits the 3rd House
 Let’s talk it out. I am curious, clever, and quick-witted. I value ideas, variety, and playful conversation.

Mercury in Cancer / Mercury transits the 4th House
 Let’s talk from the heart. I am sensitive, intuitive, and emotionally attuned. I value nurturing and private communication.

Mercury in Leo / Mercury transits the 5th House
 Let’s shine. I express myself with flair and confidence. I value creativity, passion, and heartfelt storytelling.

Mercury in Virgo / Mercury transits the 6th House
 Let’s get clear. I think critically and communicate with precision. I value clarity, service, and attention to detail.

Mercury in Libra / Mercury transits the 7th House
 Let’s connect. I speak with grace and diplomacy. I value harmony, fairness, and relational understanding.

Mercury in Scorpio / Mercury transits the 8th House
 Let’s go deep. I communicate with intensity and insight. I value truth, transformation, and emotional honesty.

Mercury in Sagittarius / Mercury transits the 9th House
 Let’s seek truth. I speak with passion and vision. I value freedom, learning, and expanding perspectives.

Mercury in Capricorn / Mercury transits the 10th House
 Let’s make it matter. I communicate with authority and integrity. I value strategy, responsibility, and legacy.

Mercury in Aquarius / Mercury transits the 11th House
 Let’s innovate. I speak as a visionary and truth-teller. I value community, ideas, and progressive thinking.

Mercury in Pisces / Mercury transits the 12th House
 Let’s dream aloud. I speak through symbols, intuition, and imagination. I value compassion, reflection, and soul language.


Kathryn Andren

Kathryn Andren is a consulting astrologer, massage therapist, and writer based in the Hudson Valley, New York. With over 25 years of professional experience, she offers private sessions, astrology classes, and holistic healing inspired by a deep connection to land, sea, and sky.

She blends astrology, energy healing, and intuitive wisdom in her sessions, weaving psychology, myth, and practical tools to support your journey of transformation.

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