Here’s how to date during mercury this month

Mercury in Leo is retrograde.

This summer, Mercury will retrograde from July 18 to August 11, and will clear its subsequent post-admission shadow on August 25.

Are we retrograde on Mercury?

Mercury is our expression and communication planet, and its domain of rules is compromised during three retrogrades each year.

While most of us are familiar with this kind of hijinks emitted during transit, including but not limited to misunderstandings, missing the mist of connecting flights and general thinking fog, this kind of transit may be the hell of the heart flesh.

Relationships are challenging at any point in time, but Mercury’s slowdown makes even the simplest communication feel dangerous, which explains why over a third of people stop dating altogether during the dangerous weeks of mercury regression.

What happens when mercury retrogrades

Indeed, a survey of dating apps found that one in 10 American women and one in 5 men believed that mercury retrograde had a negative impact on their love life.

For those who bravely face competition for online dating during this period, the chances of being ghosted are high.

According to Hily, during the mercury retrograde period, 74% of young women and 77% of men have increased ghosts on dating apps.

But experts assure that searching for love should not stop when the stars appear or move backwards.

“Dating during mercury retrograde is not doom or melancholy. It just means you may need to spend more time and energy on finding people with a dating app.”

Stardust recommends experimenting with application filters, using them is specific to the day, and the next one is free. “Don’t put yourself in the corner because you may not know who you are looking for.”

What happens when mercury retrogrades

We also encourage us to downshift when mercury slows down its rolling – practices that can be used in dating apps.

“Take a moment to build bonds. DM makes connections a few times and creates internal jokes. It will help you share old memories and photos of your childhood on your profile..“

If you reach a face-to-face date, there are several ways to ensure a smooth sailing.

“Give yourself some extra time to get ready and make sure to double check bookings as they may be cancelled or there may be travel delays along the way.”

All disappointment, they say, is a matter of bad expectations. With careful calibration as the physical object, we are ready for success.

“If you’re on your first date, you might choose to split the tags instead of expecting them to pay. Doing so will remove the confusion or misunderstanding.”

Mercury retrograde 2025 signs affected

Since mercury is retrograde in Leo (the sign of unapologetic burger), Stardust begs the daily to take equality rather than stealing scenes.

“Let the other person talk about themselves – don’t bogart discuss. Encourage them to be open and give you a chance to get to know them better.”

In particular, two signs will be most acutely sensible to the effects of this retrograde.

For Leos, this retrograde will affect their first house of identity, as well as those for their seventh house partnerships Aquarius.

“Leo will spend time romance on potential partners and then choose to play this field on the dating app. Aquarius is looking for groups to connect with, so they chose a date night that includes friends.

Good luck, guys.

When is mercury retrograde in 2025?

The next and last annual retrograde of mercury retrograde was November 9, 2025, at 2:01 am ET, Sagittarius 6°.

In a problematic Thanksgiving family feast, mercury will be retrograde, meaning Turkey’s legs may be thrown away and the head may roll.

Mercury will remain retrograde until November 29th turn directly in Scorpio. Trickster Planet will clear its post-retropathic shadow on December 16.

Mercury retrograde date

• July 18, 2025 to August 11, 2025 in Leo
• November 9, 2025 to November 29, 2025 in Sagittarius and Scorpio.

Astrologer Reda Wigle studies and reports on planetary configurations and their effects on each of the twelve zodiac signs. Her zodiac signs blend history, poetry, pop culture and personal experience. To book a reading, please visit her website.