Mercury from Cancer to Leo: Speak Boldly
Named after the mythological Messenger, patron of travelers, and protector of commerce, Mercury in Astrology is associated with the rational mind, communication, inductive learning processes, as well as short-term and short-distance travel. This planet rules both Gemini and Virgo and its transits inform us of how, collectively, we are drawn to thinking, gathering information, solving daily problems, and communicating our ideas, thoughts, and opinions.
In Cancer, Mercury gave us an opportunity to gain a clearer understanding of our emotions, needs, and vulnerabilities and refine our ability to articulate them skillfully. Over the past few weeks, Mercury in Cancer has invited us to recognize how our thoughts and emotions impact one another, reminding us to speak with kindness and empathy, taking into account the potential emotional impact of our words.
As soon as the Messenger enters Leo, our speech and thought processes take a more colorful and passionate tone. During this time, we are drawn to speak more boldly and share our opinions with greater confidence. In the sign of the Lion, Mercury supports courageous and creative self-expression and offers us a wonderful opportunity to embrace and share our unique, authentic voice.
Mercury in Leo 2025: Embrace your Voice
Leo is the sign connected with the development of creativity and a conscious sense of self. Ruled by the Sun, the center of the solar system, Leo has to do with our creative power, our vitality, and our willingness to shine and be seen. This sign teaches us to embrace our individuality and step into the spotlight with confidence.
In the Fixed Fire sign of Leo, Mercury gives us an opportunity to hone our artistic talents, explore new creative outlets, and infuse our conversations with enthusiasm: this is a time to think creatively and communicate passionately. This transit is an invitation to get on a stage and share what’s on our minds with confidence and warmth: it supports creative writing, public speaking, performance, theater, podcasting, and all those artistic pursuits that involve the use of words and language.
While traveling through the sign of the Lion, the Messenger encourages us to approach communication as an art form and to make sure our words are authentic and come from our hearts. During the upcoming weeks, we have an opportunity to observe our relationship with being seen and heard, with speaking our truth, and with sharing what we think and feel. This transit is a reminder of the power of our words and our ideas, a reminder that we have the ability to impact and influence and that our voice has the power to inspire those around us to express themselves too.
Mercury trine Saturn and Neptune and opposite Pluto
Before stationing retrograde on July 18, Mercury is going to trine Saturn and Neptune in the early degrees of Aries and form an opposition with Pluto in Aquarius.
Mercury in Leo trines Saturn and Neptune, conjunct in Aries, on June 27 and 28. This configuration offers us supportive energy for all kinds of artistic endeavors, as it facilitates non-linear thinking and poetic expression while also inspiring us to be disciplined, practical, and organized. Mercury trine both Saturn and Neptune helps us articulate our dreams, visions, and ideas in a grounded and clear way.
On June 29, Mercury perfects an opposition with retrograde Pluto in Aquarius. This opposition suggests that intense and transformative conversations may bring to light hidden truths and psychological insights. New information could become known these days, and secrets may be revealed and exposed. This alignment can also potentially intensify power struggles and manipulation attempts through strategic or controlling communication. The Mercury-Pluto opposition can exacerbate tendencies toward paranoid thinking and suspicion and asks us to be particularly aware of what we say, how we say it, and to whom.
