Mercury or Budh is the dual planet that represents communication, intellect, and knowledge. The zodiac sign – Gemini and Virgo are ruled by Budha. This time Mercury is going to become retrograde on July 18, 2025 and it will become direct in the month of August. Mercury Retrograde is not considered an auspicious state for everyone depending upon the birth chart also. But here we are mentioning few zodiac signs, who might face life challenges during this Vakri Budh period. Are you ready to know about them in detail? Let’s move forward and read:
Mercury Retrograde 2025: Date and Time
Date: July 18, 2025Time: Friday at 10:13 AM
Vakri Budh 2025: These Zodiac Signs May Struggle During Mercury Retrograde
Gemini
Geminis are ruled by Mercury and this retrograde time will make you feel that you are not speaking truth, but becoming harsh with your words, which you need to control or you might feel that people are not interested in talking to you much. This time you might face challenges at workplace or a noticeable drop in business. You need to pass this time without making much efforts as it might make you feel frustrated. You are suggested to focus more on your personal life as this time period is teaching you to take breaks from work and give time to your loved ones.
Virgo
Don’t be shocked if Mercury retrograde affects your sense of steadiness. You might feel lost, stand back and you need to find those people who can help during this hard time and you can take suggestions from your elder siblings or your best friend. You’ll come to the conclusion that the most important lesson from this retrograde was to learn to trust yourself when things were tough. Have faith in yourself; you are stronger than you realize. You need to stay calm and poised and if things are going as you are expecting then leave them as it is.
Libra
Some big changes are going to come in your personal life. Although it may feel overwhelming, keep in mind that stepping outside of your comfort zone is frequently where true growth occurs. Pay close attention to your daily routines, family dynamics, and focus on your domestic relationship. You need to ignore the problems but focus more on the solutions. You might have the problem of sharing your thoughts with people. You are advised to take care of your inner well-being as it will be beneficial for you in terms of your career. There are upcoming changes in your field of work that present chances to strengthen your position and develop your career.
Scorpio
Mercury Retrograde is a time for Scorpio to delve deeply into the past, which can be risky. For them, old emotions, old passions, and unsolved problems often come back. Although Scorpios enjoy a good mystery, they may become overly preoccupied with their own problems and obsess over matters that are better left alone when retrograde. You need to focus more your career rather focusing on your broken relationships. This time period will make you learn how to overcome your emotions and be strong in life.
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