Lessons of Mercury Retrograde in Leo

Mercury Retrograde in Leo isn’t just about late messages or messed-up plans—it’s a chance to look closely at how you express yourself

Leo is the sign of performers and the spotlight—but what happens when being real gets mixed up with putting on a show?

This retrograde doesn’t just mess with your words—it turns up the drama. It shows the masks we wear and the roles we hold onto. Mercury in Leo acts like a mirror and asks: Are you being honest, or are you performing?

In this article, we’ll look at the deeper lessons of this retrograde, explore the archetypes that get triggered, and ask big questions to help you grow—not with performance, but with real presence.

Now that Mercury is in its shadow period, it’s time to reflect. Look back on your life from July 18th until now. Notice where these themes have played out.

Stories Show How Healthy Your Inner Patterns Are

Archetypes are role models that live inside you. They show who you are becoming and what you value.

These patterns show up in all cultures. They shape how we grow and learn. Some archetypes help us feel strong and confident. Others can hold us back. How do you know if an archetype is healthy or not? Look at the stories you tell yourself.

In Part One of this article series, we talked about the power of storytelling. How you tell your story matters. When your story is sad or full of blame, you may be stuck in the negative parts of your archetype.

Now that the retrograde is ending, it’s time to look at those stories again. Ask yourself:

• Are my stories mostly positive or negative?

• When something goes wrong, do I blame others or take responsibility?

• What kind of roles or archetypes show up in my story? Are they strong, or are they always in conflict?

• Are there any parts of my story I just can’t let go of?

If any part of your story feels stuck or full of pain, that’s a sign of your shadow. That’s the part of you that needs healing. It’s the part that’s keeping you from moving forward. Writing about different areas of your life—like love, family, health, or work—can help you see clearly where you are stuck.

Drama: A Sign You’re Stuck in Someone Else’s Shadow

This might be hard to hear. But drama, no matter how it feels, always comes from someone’s shadow.

Sometimes drama is fun or even thrilling. Sometimes it’s heavy and stressful. Either way, it drains your energy.

If you’ve been working hard to shift your mindset and stop feeding drama, you may have seen a lot of personal growth. That’s amazing. But the outside world doesn’t always match your inner world right away.

You might still get pulled into drama from others—through gossip, chaos, or “emergencies.”

If this sounds familiar, it might be time to ask yourself:

• Do I spend too much time helping other people fix their problems?

• Do people often come to me for help, and have I become the “go-to” fixer?

• Do I jump in the moment someone complains, or do I pause to see if it’s really my job to help?

• What do I get out of drama—excitement, purpose, or distraction?

• Has drama ever caused trouble for me or wasted my time?

• What can I say when someone wants me to get involved in something that isn’t mine?

People who live for drama are often missing something deeper: passion and purpose. When you give your time and strength to someone else’s chaos, you lose energy for your own dreams.

You don’t need to be the hero in everyone’s story. Save that energy for yourself.

Leo’s Final Message: Be the Light, Not the Act

As Mercury ends its retrograde in Leo, the drama starts to fade. But the lessons stay. This time wasn’t about losing your voice—it was about finding your truth.

Who are you when there’s no stage? No script?

Just you.

The questions in this article weren’t just for thinking. They were tools to help you realign with your soul.

They help you step out of drama and into your real power. When your words come from your heart—not your ego—you don’t need applause to shine. You are the light.

Let Mercury’s lessons settle into your heart, and when you speak next, let it be from the fire of your truest self.

May the stars guide your way,

Aleks