Soul Cosmic by Himani

🌑 Mercury Retrograde

🗓 17th July – 10th August 2025

🌌 Transit Note: Mercury will retrograde in Cancer (emotional, home-focused) and Gemini (communication, logic) during this phase. So expect emotional miscommunication, tech issues, and mental confusion.

🌟 What to Expect During This Retrograde:

💬 Communication Woes

Misunderstandings, wrong messages, or arguments Emails, messages, or calls getting delayed or misread

📉 Travel & Tech Troubles

Missed flights, travel reschedules Gadgets crashing, phones hanging, data lost

🔄 Repeating the Past

Exes, old friends, or past issues may reappear Old patterns resurface for healing

🧠 Mind Fog & Delays

Difficulty making clear decisions Delays in deals, legal matters, or paperwork

🧿 What to Avoid:

🚫 Signing new contracts without reviewing thoroughly

🚫 Buying new electronics or vehicles

🚫 Making impulsive decisions

🚫 Bringing up emotional topics without clarity

✅ What to Do Instead:

✅ Re-check all important details before submitting

✅ Backup your data and update passwords

✅ Reconnect with old friends in a positive way

✅ Reflect, realign, and rest

✅ Be patient and mindful

🌿 Remedies to Balance Mercury Retrograde Energy:

🕉 Vedic & Spiritual Remedies:

Chant “Om Budhaya Namaha” 108 times daily (especially on Wednesdays) Offer green moong dal or spinach to the needy on Wednesdays Wear emerald or green thread on your wrist (only if suitable in your chart) Donate stationery items or books to children Light a ghee lamp in the north direction

🪔 Home Remedies:

Keep tulsi plant in the house and water it daily Drink fennel (saunf) water to cool down Mercury’s heat Use lemongrass oil or calming diffusers to stay focused

💌 Affirmation for This Mercury Retrograde:

“I communicate with love, clarity, and calm. Delays are divine redirection. I trust the timing of the Universe.”

 Why Mercury Goes Retrograde Often?

Mercury is a fast-moving planet and goes retrograde 3 to 4 times every year. It’s like that friend who shows up at every party, breaks your Wi-Fi, and spills chai on your notes — then says “It’s for your growth!”

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 Let’s Turn Retrograde into Recharge – The 3 R Rule:

律‍♀️ Reflect – What needs healing in your communication or mindset?
 Revisit – Any old projects, people, or dreams worth reviewing?
 Rewire – Let the Universe reboot your thoughts and connections.

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 Fun Astrology Decoder:

Retrograde Effect Cosmic Comedy Twist 

Phone hangs Mercury says: “Time to hang up… and meditate!” 律‍♂️
Ex texts again Past test paper reappears! Did you learn the lesson? ✍️
Travel chaos Universe: “Cancel that Goa trip, do a soul trip!” ✈️➡️️
Email fails Mercury: “Speak from the heart, not the inbox!” ❤️

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 Spiritual Advice (Without Panic):

 Mercury retrograde is NOT a punishment, it’s a pause for your soul
 Your words are magic – so speak softly, kindly, wisely
 Use this time to declutter mind, inbox, and your inner self
刺 Keep tulsi, chant “Om Budhaya Namaha” and write ✨gratitude affirmations✨
 Breathe. Laugh. Journal. Let the universe take care of the rest.

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