The first Mercury retrograde of 2025 is here, and it’s bound to shake things up.
Kicking off on March 15 in Aries, Mercury will spend the first half of its retrograde in this fiery and impulsive sign before backtracking into Pisces on March 29, where confusion and nostalgia will reign. The cosmic trickster stations direct on April 7 and fully clears its post-retrograde shadow by April 26.
March is already a volatile month, caught between the eclipse corridor, a relationship-redefining Venus retrograde, and this mind-warping Mercury retrograde. It’s a cosmic cocktail of delays, emotional intensity, and old wounds resurfacing.
While everyone will feel the effects of this transit, four zodiac signs will be hit the hardest. Read for your sun and rising sign to prepare.
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This Mercury retrograde is set to be particularly chaotic and emotionally charged, thanks to its movement between Aries and Pisces. Mercury in Aries tends to bring bold, impulsive decisions and miscommunications, while Mercury in Pisces creates confusion, forgetfulness, and nostalgia. This back-and-forth energy means that March and early April will be a time of rethinking, redoing, and revisiting the past.
Expect delays in travel and technology mishaps, with emails going missing, messages being misunderstood, and plans needing constant adjustment. Interpersonal relationships may also experience moments of tension or rekindling, especially with Mercury’s presence in Pisces stirring up past emotional connections. Since Venus will also be retrograde, romantic and financial matters may feel uncertain or in flux.
This is a time for reflection, not action. Avoid rushing into major decisions, and instead, use this period to reassess, revise, and realign with what truly matters. Once Mercury turns direct in April, clarity will return—but only after lessons have been learned.
ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
Mercury begins its retrograde in Aries, hitting the first house of self-image, confidence, and personal direction. This period may leave Aries natives feeling restless, impatient, and doubting their own choices. Encounters with past relationships—whether lovers, old friends, or estranged family members—are likely to stir unresolved emotions.
Survival strategy: Take a breath before reacting. Not everything requires an immediate response. Keep a journal to track your thoughts, and lean into mindful self-reflection rather than impulsive decision-making.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
As Mercury dips back into Pisces from March 29 to April 7, it casts a fog over reality. Mercury in Pisces already has a reputation for daydreaming, miscommunication, and emotional overwhelm, and the retrograde amplifies these tendencies. With Venus also retrograde, self-worth issues may bubble to the surface, making it easy to slip into people-pleasing patterns or financial uncertainty.
Survival strategy: Ground yourself in tangible reality. Make lists, set reminders, and double-check important conversations or agreements. If emotional clarity feels elusive, talk things out with a trusted friend or channel your energy into creative expression.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
As Mercury’s ruling sign, Virgo is naturally more sensitive to its retrogrades. This one is especially tricky, as the March 14 lunar eclipse in Virgo throws an extra wrench into the mix. Work, health routines, and daily habits may feel out of control, and unexpected setbacks in plans or professional projects could test your patience.
Survival strategy: Not everything is yours to fix. Re-evaluate priorities and avoid micromanaging every detail. Trust that things will sort themselves out in due time. Stay flexible and delegate when possible.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
Gemini, also ruled by Mercury, gets a double dose of chaos whenever this planet turns retrograde. This transit disrupts communication, decision-making, and mental clarity, making misunderstandings and second-guessing more likely. You may also feel scattered, struggling to stay focused on one thing at a time.
Survival strategy: Slow down and clarify before jumping to conclusions. Be extra patient with conversations—people may not be saying what they really mean. Avoid making big commitments or launching new projects until after Mercury goes direct on April 7.
Final Thoughts
Mercury retrograde can be frustrating, but it’s also an opportunity to slow down, reassess, and realign. For Aries, Pisces, Virgo, and Gemini, this transit poses unique challenges, but with the right mindset, it can also bring powerful insights.
Embrace the pause, practice patience, and trust that the fog will lift soon enough. April promises clarity—but first, we navigate the retrograde.
