Mercury retrograde in the 12th house

With Mercury retrograde in your twelfth house, the action moves inward. You may feel more tired than usual, more reflective or more drawn to time alone. Busy social plans may lose their appeal for a while.

Old memories, regrets and worries can surface, sometimes in vivid dreams. You may find yourself thinking about something from years ago that you thought was long settled.

This is not a sign that something is wrong. It is a natural clearing. The twelfth house is where we process what we have not yet fully faced, and this retrograde gives you space to do it gently. Treat these weeks as a quiet inner spring clean.

Slow down your schedule. Leave more room for rest and fewer back-to-back commitments. Your energy may be lower than usual, and pushing too hard will only make everything feel heavier.

Slow down on overthinking. If old worries come back, write them down rather than going over them in your head at night. Seeing a worry on paper often shrinks it to its real size.

Slow down on sharing private matters, too. You may be tempted to confide in someone, but consider whether the timing is right. Some things are better kept close until you understand them fully. You can always share them later, once Mercury moves forward and the picture is clearer.

A twelfth-house retrograde is one of the most restful placements of all, if you let it be. Lean into quiet.

• Keep a dream notebook. Leave a notebook by your bed and jot down what you remember when you wake.
• Book time alone. Set aside an hour each week with no screens, no plans and no one to answer to.
• Let go of one pattern. Reflect on a habit or story about yourself that you are ready to put down, and write a line about why.
• Protect your evenings. Plan restful nights and early bedtimes, and guard them as firmly as any appointment.
• Finish something private. Complete a journal, a piece of writing or a letter you never intend to send.