Retrogrades of 2025

In 2025, retrograde motions of major planets will bring opportunities for introspection, reevaluation, and realignment across different areas of life. Here’s a breakdown of the retrogrades for the year:

Mercury Retrogrades

Mercury, the planet of communication, will retrograde four times in 2025. Each period emphasizes a review of communication, contracts, travel, and personal organization:

1. January 1–25: In Sagittarius and Capricorn, focusing on higher education, travel plans, and career goals​
2. May 18–June 11: In Taurus, highlighting finances and personal value
3. September 18–October 10: In Virgo and Libra, concentrating on relationships and daily routines​.
4. December 15–January 8, 2026: In Capricorn, revisiting ambitions and professional structures​

Venus Retrograde

• July 22–September 3: In Cancer and Leo, Venus retrograde will push for reassessment in relationships, aesthetics, and personal values. It’s a time to reflect on love and self-worth

   

Mars Retrograde

• December 6, 2025–February 23, 2026: Mars retrograde in Gemini will challenge action and motivation in communication, learning, and multitasking. Patience and strategic thinking will be key​

   

Jupiter Retrograde

• February 4–June 30: In Cancer, encouraging reflection on growth, emotional security, and home-related matters. This period supports inner growth and the reevaluation of expansive goals​

Saturn Retrograde

• July 13–November 28: In Aries, Saturn retrograde invites reflection on personal responsibilities and self-discipline. It's a time to address fears, anxieties, and foundational goals​

Uranus Retrograde

• August 11, 2025–January 1, 2026: In Taurus, Uranus retrograde prompts reassessment of financial innovations, personal values, and freedom in material life​

   

Neptune Retrograde

• June 30–December 7: In Pisces and briefly in Aries, Neptune retrograde fosters spiritual introspection and creative refinement. Watch for clarity in areas of dreams, illusions, and intuition​.

Pluto Retrograde

• May 3–October 12: In Aquarius and Capricorn, Pluto retrograde emphasizes transformation in societal structures, technology, and personal empowerment​

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Key Themes of Retrogrades in 2025

1. Self-Reflection: Retrogrades encourage revisiting unfinished business and addressing unresolved emotions or patterns.
2. Reevaluation of Values: Venus and Uranus retrogrades focus on personal and financial values.
3. Innovation vs. Tradition: Pluto and Uranus retrogrades in fixed signs challenge outdated systems and promote transformative changes.

These retrogrades are powerful times to pause, reflect, and realign with your higher goals and values. They invite careful navigation, patience, and adaptability.