General Daily Insight for March 15, 2025
We all need to hold our horses! Messenger Mercury is turning retrograde in Aries at 2:46 am EDT, where it will be scrambling signals and causing conflict for the next several weeks. The best way to make progress during this time is by moving as slowly as possible. The Moon in Libra will go on to oppose Venus, also retrograde in Aries, before making an opposition to Mercury. Everyone’s thoughts and feelings are prone to running rampant all over the place.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Choose your words carefully. Communicator Mercury is turning retrograde in your bold sign for the next few weeks, which makes it practically a matter of time before you accidentally rub someone else the wrong way. Similarly, avoid diving into unknown projects or making any permanent changes, as they probably aren’t as plausible as they seem on the surface. Even if you normally love playing fast and loose with your goals, this is a time to play it safe. Don’t poke the bear.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Nothing is what it seems. You may feel like you’re missing something obvious or following your intuition in circles as Mercury turns retrograde in your 12th House of the Subconscious. It’s already difficult to think clearly when Mercury is in this sector of your chart, but now it’s even easier to get lost in daydreams and pick up the wrong end of the stick. Avoid engaging with as many serious topics as possible. Save that for down the line when Mercury enters your sign.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
An anti-social vibration could cloud your day. You may not feel like your usually chatty self as your ruler Mercury stations retrograde in your 11th House of Networks, causing more than its fair share of confusion and miscommunication within your circle. Perhaps you feel lukewarm about certain people, or you may not have time in your schedule to get together, though it could be others who aren’t quite available. Trying to get the gang together may feel like herding cats.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
There’s no need to climb the professional ladder. In fact, you’d do well to stay right where you are as Mercury turns retrograde in your job zone. Mistakes could seem to appear from thin air! You’ll run less risk if you don’t sign your name on any important contracts, take any complex jobs, or begin any vital projects. Instead, focus on work already in progress and keep your efforts behind the scenes. That way, you should emerge from this cycle unscathed.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
Easy does it, Leo. Mercury’s calling you from your journey sector, offering exciting adventures every day — well, they’ll seem exciting. As Mercury moves retrograde in this sector for the next three weeks, each intriguing opening could slam shut or reveal itself as a disappointing dud. Stick to what you know for the time being. If you absolutely have to quest into the epic unknowns of life, take utmost care to avoid the sort of sticky situations that would leave you feeling lost.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
You know it’s better to be safe than sorry, Virgo. That’s especially true as your ruler Mercury is in your 8th House of Intensity. Even though this normally leads you toward epiphanies and revelations, today, there’s trouble afoot as the cosmic communicator begins sliding retrograde. Instead of trying to emerge from any cocoons as a new and beautiful butterfly, consider this an opportunity to do some more growing behind the scenes. Remind yourself that the best is still yet to come.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
It’s time to tango by yourself. Normally you’d do that with a partner, but Mercury is turning retrograde in your liaison sector for the next few weeks. It’ll be nigh impossible to see eye-to-eye with someone important, be they a lover, a friend, or a professional partner. You should also avoid signing your name on any dotted lines for the time being, as you will likely get a raw deal in the contract — no matter how thoroughly you’ve vetted it.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
Life doesn’t always flow as smoothly as you might like — and today, you’re swimming upriver as Mercury turns retrograde in your competent 6th house. All your most responsible urges get overturned, creating one conundrum after another. You may also notice that other people are less helpful than usual. Even if they have good intentions, having to clean up their messes won’t be fun. Set aside time to rest and decompress so you don’t drive yourself crazy or incite further drama in the process.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
This is no time to gamble recklessly. Mercury is shifting into retrograde motion for the next few weeks, and specifically will be backing up through your excitable 5th house. Do your best to avoid biting off more than you can chew. No matter how tasty or enticing something might look, diving in headfirst probably won’t go well. Take your time moving forward at a careful and conscientious pace. What appears tailored for you at a distance could prove a very uncomfortable fit up close.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Calm and quiet aren’t likely to be found under your roof at this time. Conflict is around every corner as Mercury spins retrograde in your homey 4th house for the next three weeks. Think twice before attempting to rock the boat as far as family and feelings are concerned. Likewise, if you’ve been thinking about renovating, redecorating, or even moving, make an effort to wait until Mercury turns direct again. Otherwise, the results could be quite disappointing. Going with the flow would be wise.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Even if you’re fully certain you’ve got all the details down pat, Mercury Retrograde is about to crash into your busy 3rd house like a meteor of chaos. Anything that can go wrong probably will! If you drop the ball, don’t be too hard on yourself. Just avoid taking unnecessary risks — especially if those risks are part of some newfangled, complicated plan. You’ll find more success counting your chickens after they hatch, not a moment before.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Money matters require a bit of extra care at present. Mercury is turning retrograde in your 2nd House of Income, so this is no time to act like cash grows on trees. Quite the opposite — keep your wallet shut as much as possible. Avoid any get-rich-quick schemes, as they’ll likely putter out before they can earn you a single cent. Likewise, avoid seeking out new jobs or other sources of income, as there’s a high chance that things won’t work out like you hope.
