Friday is finally here, and so is some pretty crappy news for your daily horoscope. When we wake up, we’re still processing the intense lunar eclipse of very late last night (or very early this morning, depending on your time zone). Then, Mercury retrograde begins late tonight in Aries (exactly at 2:46 am ET). Even though these are two distinct astro-events, they might feel like they glom together in our nervous systems. This is because the eclipse was in Virgo, the sign that Mercury rules, creating a sense of floating anxiety lasting for a few days. With the communication planet out of phase for a few weeks, we can expect our conversations, texts, and emails to be less than reliable. And because the first fire sign of the zodiac is involved, arguments are possible.
Communicate with gentleness and grace whenever possible, and try not to blow up when someone inevitably doesn’t catch your drift. Starting new projects is not advised, but this is one of the best times of the year to tweak and review anything that hasn’t been working quite right. Mercury retrograde will last through April 7.
Looking for even more cosmic insights? Check out your full March 2025 monthly horoscope, or look at your 2025 romance horoscope.
Aries
March 21–April 19
With Mercury in reverse in your own sign, people might be confused by what you say, Aries. It’s not even that you’re mixing anything up, it’s almost as if they can’t quite hear you right or understand what you’ve clearly typed in a text. In short, expect to have to explain yourself a bit more than usual, and try not to get frustrated.
Taurus
April 20–May 20
Mercury retrograde through your subconscious zone can take you on a major nostalgia trip, Taurus. You may want to look at old photos (going all the way back to childhood) or read journal entries from years ago. You might even dream of the past, helping you to work through unresolved feelings about an event you haven’t thought about in ages.
Gemini
May 21–June 20
Your planetary ruler Mercury stations retrograde in your social zone today, Gemini. This can bring up miscommunications with friends and in your group chats. You might innocently post something on social media only to be yelled at in all caps for offending someone. Be a bit more careful than usual about throwing around random comments online because people are on edge.
Cancer
June 21–July 22
Mercury retrograde begins in your tenth house of career late tonight, Cancer. Expect professional projects to require tweaking here and there, and know that colleagues might misunderstand you the first time you try to explain something. Bonus: an old job offer could reappear. Whether you want to take it or not is another story.
Leo
July 23–August 22
With Mercury retrograde starting in your travel zone, it’s important to make sure you’re on top of any planned trips. Check your itineraries, inquire about hotel reservations, and make sure your passport or any other documents are both up-to-date and accessible, Leo. If you have to plan any last-minute travel between now and early April, stay on top of those details.
Virgo
August 23–September 22
Not only are you dealing with the aftermath of the lunar eclipse in your sign, but now your ruler Mercury is stationing retrograde, Virgo. With the communication planet moving in reverse through your house of transformation and deep intimacy, you might go down memory lane with lovers and ex-lovers. This can either complicate things immensely or help you heal a wound that’s festered for a long time.
Libra
September 23–October 22
Mercury stations retrograde in your relationship zone late tonight, Libra, so there could be some confusion ahead for your partnerships in the next few weeks. Arguments with your romantic or professional partners are possible, but if you listen actively and are willing to repeat yourself, you might have a breakthrough. If you’re currently single, know that exes could drop into your DMs, because they’re probably thinking about you already.
Scorpio
October 23–November 21
With Mercury reversing course in your sixth house of daily rituals, the next few weeks could feel a bit disorganized, Scorpio. But it doesn’t have to be that way, as you can use the first few days of the retrograde to get everything in shape. Paying extra attention to your schedule and getting even the smallest tasks onto your calendar can help you stay on top of it all.
Sagittarius
November 22–December 21
Now that Mercury retrograde is officially starting up in your fifth house of romance, you might feel like your love life is temporarily stalled, especially if you’re currently single. Whether or not you’re partnered, you’ll likely think about ex-lovers quite a bit in the next few weeks, and one (or several) of them might just get in touch with you. Bonus: a creative project you abandoned could come back to life.
Capricorn
December 22–January 19
Mercury retrograde begins late tonight in your fourth house of domestic affairs, Capricorn. This means that during the next few weeks, there could be some backtracking around any home projects, including redecorating and renovation plans. If you’re in the midst of trying to buy or sell a home, you might hit a temporary snag, but figuring it out now will likely save you a hassle later on.
Aquarius
January 20–February 18
Mercury will station retrograde in your third house of talking, thinking, and texting tonight, Aquarius, and that can throw a wrench in all forms of communication for the next few weeks. This can make you feel a bit tongue-tied or make others perceive your words as more aggressive than you intend. If you need to have an important discussion, aim to do it IRL instead of via text or email.
Pisces
February 19–March 20
Mercury retrograde begins in your money zone late tonight, Pisces. This can be a bit messy for your financial life, but it’s also a great time to get reorganized and balance your budget. You might want to avoid overspending because it can come back to bite you, no matter how badly you think you need those spring sandals. Late this month, Mercury will return to your sign and the flavor of the retrograde will be a lot more personal.
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