Mercury retrograde will last until August 11. During this retrograde period, you will want to pay attention to events around July 31, as Mercury crosses into the heart of the Sun to begin a new cycle.

This time around, Mercury will retrograde in the sign of passionate Leo from July 18, starting at at 12:45 a.m. ET, to Aug. 11 until 3:30 a.m. ET. Mercury will be retrograde three times in 2025.

Rising temperatures and increased light directly affect our mood and behavior. According to research by Ashley Laderer , natural light stimulates the production of serotonin, the feel-good hormone, which promotes greater social openness and increased sexual desire.

Your tarot horoscope has a message for you on July 18, 2025, according to tarot card reader Aria Gmitter. The first day of Mercury retrograde in Leo has arrived, and on Friday we may feel less extroverted and more introspective. We are ready to withdraw and look inward.

Your services will be much in demand today but there is a danger you could agree to do too much and overextend yourself.