🔥🚨 July 18th, 2025, MERCURY RETROGRADE ALERT: Moon in Aries (Ashwini → Bharani) 🌪️💫
by Katya Faris, MA, MA
⚠️ Mercury Stations Retrograde in Cancer (4th house from Moon)—expect communication chaos, tech glitches, and emotional revisits! The Moon charges through Aries, shifting from Ashwini (swift, healing energy) to Bharani (the “Star of Restraint” ⛓️🌸) at 5pm EST, ruled by Yama (lord of transformation) and Venus. This combo brings intense karmic tests, sensual passions, and necessary endings. With Mars & Ketu in the 5th house, creativity burns bright but risks impulsivity—think before speaking or acting!
🌙 Before 5pm EST (Moon in Ashwini, Aries)
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Saturn & Neptune in 12th (Pisces): Subconscious fears or spiritual downloads—journal dreams.
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Rahu in 11th (Aquarius): Social drama—detach from gossip or power struggles.
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Venus-Uranus in 2nd (Taurus): Financial surprises—avoid impulsive purchases.
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Jupiter in 3rd (Gemini): Bold ideas flow, but Mercury Rx = double-check plans!
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Sun & Mercury Rx in 4th (Cancer): Family miscommunications—pause before reacting.
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Pluto in 10th (Capricorn): Career shake-ups—release rigid plans.
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Mars & Ketu in 5th (Leo): Passionate but reckless—channel energy into art, not arguments.
🌸 After 5pm EST (Moon in Bharani, Aries)
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Bharani’s Yama/Venus rule: Deep desires surface—face shadows with courage.
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Saturn & Neptune in 12th (Pisces): Secrets or healing crises—prioritize rest.
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Rahu in 11th (Aquarius): Karmic friendships tested—let go of toxic ties.
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Venus-Uranus in 2nd (Taurus): Sudden attraction or values shift—go slow.
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Jupiter in 3rd (Gemini): Miscommunications spike—clarify intentions.
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Sun & Mercury Rx in 4th (Cancer): Nostalgia or family tensions—practice patience.
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Pluto in 10th (Capricorn): Authority figures challenge you—stand firm but calm.
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Mars & Ketu in 5th (Leo): Creative blockages? Trust the process.
🔥 Key Themes:
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Mercury Rx in Cancer: Revisit emotions, repair family bonds, back up data!
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Bharani’s Test: Confront desires/attachments—what must die to rebirth?
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Health Alert: Stress or hormonal fluctuations—hydrate, ground, avoid burnout.
🙏 Mantras for the Day:
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“Om Budhaya Namah” (Mercury calming)
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“Om Yamaya Namah” (for Bharani’s transformative grace).
#MercuryRetrograde #BharaniNakshatra #KarmicDetox #VedicAstrology #AriesMoon #ShadowWork
(Times in EST; adjust for your zone.)
💡 P.S.: Delay signing contracts, tech purchases, or travel plans. Revisiting the past = progress today!
