From misunderstandings with loved ones to glitching out devices, unexplained delays on the road and bizarre blasts from the past, it’s time to, once again, steel yourself for the typical chaos Mercury retrograde brings.

In theatrical and vivacious Leo, the messenger planet is all the more creative, expressive and bold in its approach. This Fire sign is, after all, ruled by the sun, which can explain why it often thrives on attention and recognition — Mercury in Leo is loud and full of enthusiasm.

Ahoy, star seeds! The second Mercury retrograde of 2025 is upon us, and this one is going down — or slowing down, in Leo, the sign of pick-me bombast, grand gestures, stage lights, and dramatic exits.