On the 15th July Mercury stations retrograde at 12º Leo. Difficulties with Mercury retrograde really depend on how comfortable you are with letting your intuitive, right brain take over for a while or wether it touches a sensitive spot in your chart. An afflicted planet or angle being hit three times is apt to rub one raw if you are not prepared. You can read more here; Mercury Retrograde – Meaning. This retrograde period has Mercury cruising between 1º – 12º Leo. Thankfully the celestial route is not filled with sea monsters or anything too scary this time around.