Last week, it was Saturn. This week, it’s Mercury’s turn. The Planet of Communication performs its second 2025 retrograde between July 17th and August 11th, in the sign of Leo. While every single Mercury Retrograde brings shifts in communication and mindset, when Mercury goes retrograde in Leo, themes around self-expression and creativity permeate the air. Being the only sign ruled by the Sun, Leo is strongly connected to the vital energies that assist us in giving birth to concepts and ideas. It’s almost like returning to the drawing board, which might sound easy.
Here’s the thing: During its retrograde motion, most specifically between August 3rd and August 11th, Retrograde Mercury will be clashing with Retrograde Pluto in Aquarius. Since Pluto is the Planet of Transformation, its influence runs deep and is never taken or felt lightly. While the effects of this combination can, at times, feel like an ego death, a brand new sense of identity and creativity are meant to be born as a result by mid to late August, once Mercury returns to its natural speed and state.
To facilitate your transformation from the inside out, we’ve crafted a Sun Tea Spell to support your retrograde inner transformation.
Your Spell for Mercury Retrograde in Leo
You will need the 2025 Mercury Retrograde Magic Candle, the Mercury Retrograde Incense Blend, loose chamomile tea, and a clear glass jar filled with spring water.
BEGIN by lighting your Mercury Retrograde Magic Candle as you set the intention by repeating the mantra, “that the tea I create today becomes infused with the creativity of the Sun.”
PLACE the jar with chamomile under the direct sunlight, allowing it to brew.
BURN the Mercury Retrograde Incense Blend as you enter a meditative state, specifically focusing on your new, emerging sense of identity and creativity.
ASK yourself: Am I willing to shift my mindset so that truly exciting, new ideas can emerge? Am i willing to go beyond my ego for the resurgence of my creative side?
OPEN your eyes once you’re ready and bless your Sun tea by repeating the mantra: “I dissolve the past. I speak from the future. I am a vessel for my soul’s radiance.”
TAKE a few sips of the tea, allowing for your words to echo on the inside.
SEAL the spell by snuffing out the candle, keeping most of your tea to sip whenever you need an energetic boost during this retrograde.
