Mercury goes retrograde - Week of July 16, 2025
Mercury goes retrograde
This week features 2 major planetary shifts and a retrograde change. Notable shifts include Sun enters Leo. Notable planetary movements include Mercury stations retrograde and Sun enters Leo. The week offers opportunities for challenges and growth, new beginnings, harmony and flow.
Major Planetary Highlights
Mercury goes retrograde
Significance: high
Sun enters Leo
Significance: medium
This transition from Cancer to Leo brings transformative energy.
Retrograde Activity
Mercury Stations Retrograde
Friday, July 18
Moon Phases
Last Quarter
Thursday, July 17 at 06:00 PM
The Last Quarter in Aries brings energy for reflection and letting go
Reflect on lessons learned. Release patterns that hold you back.
Weekly Crystal Companions
Clear Quartz
Wednesday, July 16
The Mercury ruler with Moon in Pisces resonates with Clear Quartz
Hold to amplify meditation and receive clear guidance from higher realms
Citrine
Thursday, July 17
Moon in Aries aligns with Citrine
Hold during visualization to amplify manifestation intentions
Carnelian
Friday, July 18
Moon in Aries aligns with Carnelian
Hold during meditation to boost confidence and ignite creative fire
Rose Quartz
Saturday, July 19
Moon in Taurus aligns with Rose Quartz
Hold over heart chakra to open to love and heal emotional wounds
Green Aventurine
Sunday, July 20
Moon in Taurus aligns with Green Aventurine
Hold over heart chakra to open to love and attract opportunities
Sodalite
Monday, July 21
Moon in Gemini aligns with Sodalite
Place on throat chakra during meditation to enhance communication
Tiger's Eye
Tuesday, July 22
Moon in Gemini aligns with Tiger's Eye
Hold during meditation to boost confidence and maintain focus
Major Aspects
Venus square Mars
Wednesday, July 16
The square between Venus and Mars creates challenging and transformative energy
The tension between Venus and Mars requires action. Use challenges as catalysts for growth.
Jupiter square Saturn
Wednesday, July 16
The square between Jupiter and Saturn creates challenging and transformative energy
The tension between Jupiter and Saturn requires action. Use challenges as catalysts for growth.
Jupiter square Neptune
Wednesday, July 16
The square between Jupiter and Neptune creates challenging and transformative energy
The tension between Jupiter and Neptune requires action. Use challenges as catalysts for growth.
Best Days For
love
Wednesday, July 16, Thursday, July 17, Friday, July 18, Saturday, July 19, Sunday, July 20, Monday, July 21, Tuesday, July 22
Venus energy and favorable aspects support romantic connections on 7 dayss
prosperity
Wednesday, July 16, Thursday, July 17
Jupiter energy supports abundance work on 2 dayss
healing
Wednesday, July 16, Thursday, July 17, Monday, July 21
Moon phases support healing rituals on 3 dayss