Saturn-Mercury Retrograde in Sawan 2025: Red Alert For These Zodiac Signs
In the month of Sawan 2025 , two powerful planets of our Jyotish Shastra—Shani Dev ( Saturn ) and Budh Dev (Mercury)—will go vakri ( retrograde ) at the same time. This rare yoga is not ordinary. It brings churning in the mind, delay in karma, and challenges in day-to-day life.
Mercury becomes Retrograde on July 18, 2025, Friday at 10:13 AM and becomes Progressive on August 11, 2025, Monday at 12:59 PM. That makes the total retrograde period 25 days. During this time, the impact of Mercury's backwards motion will be strongly felt in communication, decisions, and mental clarity, especially when combined with Saturn's vakri movement.
Shani Dev represents karmic justice, hard work, and time. Since July 13, Shani has moved vakri. He revisits past karmas. Budh Dev rules the buddhi, speech, business, and daily logic. When he turns vakri, our communication, decisions, and travel plans get disturbed.
Together, they will create a powerful test for these five zodiac signs .
Gemini (Mithun)
For Mithun Rashi people, Budh Dev is the ruler. When Budh goes vakri, their thinking becomes clouded. Words come out wrong. Important messages get misunderstood. Shani Dev's vakri movement adds to this confusion by slowing down karma. You may experience delays in work, difficulty in decision-making, and a feeling that you are doing everything, yet nothing is moving. People around you may misjudge your intentions. Even simple tasks may take twice as long.
During this time, avoid unnecessary arguments. Speak slowly and think before you talk. Postpone signing big papers or starting new ventures. Offer Durva to Lord Ganesh every Wednesday and chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” 108 times daily. Keeping a calm mind like the Moon will help you sail through.
Virgo (Kanya)
Virgo (Kanya) Rashi also comes under Budh Dev’s rulership. These natives may feel restlessness in mind, fear about health, and disturbances in family matters. Even well-planned tasks can go off track. Mercury vakri disturbs routine, and Shani vakri brings karmic pressure. Sleep may be affected. Digestion can go weak. You may feel mentally tired even without doing much work.
It is a time to go slow and be soft with yourself and others. Chant Budh Beej mantra: “Om Braam Breem Broum Sah Budhaya Namah” daily. Light a cow ghee diya facing East during Brahma Muhurat. Donate green moong or spinach to cows or needy people on Wednesdays. Avoid overthinking and take a rest when needed. Budh Dev teaches clarity through confusion. Keep faith.
Libra (Tula)
For Libra (Tula) Rashi, this double vakri will affect relationships, finance, and inner peace. Being ruled by Shukra (Venus), they seek harmony, but Saturn’s vakri brings karmic tests in close relationships. Misunderstandings with life partner, family members, or workplace seniors can disturb the mind. Budh vakri can create problems in financial planning. Money may get stuck, or expenses may rise suddenly. There can be a feeling of imbalance within.
Do deep breathing (pranayama) every morning. Offer white sweets to little girls on Fridays. Chant the Shani mantra: “Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah” on Saturdays. Avoid taking major relationship decisions during this time. Let go of ego and speak with love. This phase, too, shall pass.
Scorpio (Vrishchik)
Scorpio people are ruled by Mangal (Mars), a fiery and action-driven planet. When Budh and Shani both turn vakri, their natural strength gets blocked. Anger may rise, but action may not produce results. It can feel like driving with the brakes on. Old enemies, misunderstandings, or health issues related to blood or stress can return. This time requires a cool head and a warm heart.
Offer water to the Shivling daily with the Om Namah Shivaya chant. Donate black til (sesame) on Saturdays. Avoid heated debates or harsh speech. Sleep early and wake before sunrise to balance energies. This is not the time to fight. It is time to reflect and respond.
Aquarius (Kumbh)
Aquarius (Kumbh) Rashi people are under Sadhe Sati’s influence already. With Shani as their ruling planet, his vakri motion hits them harder. You may feel tired mentally, even spiritually. Goals may slow down, support may vanish, and people may question your efforts. Budh’s vakri adds fog to your speech and mind. You may feel unheard or misunderstood. This phase will demand maturity, discipline, and silence.
Chant Hanuman Chalisa daily with deep bhaav (feeling). Light a mustard oil lamp under a Peepal tree every Saturday. Avoid gossip and keep your karma pure. Feed black dogs and help workers who serve you. When Shani tests, only the inner truth becomes your shield.
These five Rashi signs must remember one thing—Shani and Budh do not punish without reason. They slow down life so that we pause, look within, and change what needs correcting. Retrograde time is not bad; it is just inward. It is time to see the truth, even if it is uncomfortable. If you walk this phase with honesty, simplicity, and devotion, these two graha will bless you when they go direct. Do not panic. Instead, follow simple remedies, live with awareness, and connect with your Ishta Devta or Guru. After every vakri, there is a uday (rise).
Mercury becomes Retrograde on July 18, 2025, Friday at 10:13 AM and becomes Progressive on August 11, 2025, Monday at 12:59 PM. That makes the total retrograde period 25 days. During this time, the impact of Mercury's backwards motion will be strongly felt in communication, decisions, and mental clarity, especially when combined with Saturn's vakri movement.
Shani Dev represents karmic justice, hard work, and time. Since July 13, Shani has moved vakri. He revisits past karmas. Budh Dev rules the buddhi, speech, business, and daily logic. When he turns vakri, our communication, decisions, and travel plans get disturbed.
Together, they will create a powerful test for these five zodiac signs .
Gemini (Mithun)
For Mithun Rashi people, Budh Dev is the ruler. When Budh goes vakri, their thinking becomes clouded. Words come out wrong. Important messages get misunderstood. Shani Dev's vakri movement adds to this confusion by slowing down karma. You may experience delays in work, difficulty in decision-making, and a feeling that you are doing everything, yet nothing is moving. People around you may misjudge your intentions. Even simple tasks may take twice as long.
During this time, avoid unnecessary arguments. Speak slowly and think before you talk. Postpone signing big papers or starting new ventures. Offer Durva to Lord Ganesh every Wednesday and chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” 108 times daily. Keeping a calm mind like the Moon will help you sail through.
Virgo (Kanya)
Virgo (Kanya) Rashi also comes under Budh Dev’s rulership. These natives may feel restlessness in mind, fear about health, and disturbances in family matters. Even well-planned tasks can go off track. Mercury vakri disturbs routine, and Shani vakri brings karmic pressure. Sleep may be affected. Digestion can go weak. You may feel mentally tired even without doing much work.
It is a time to go slow and be soft with yourself and others. Chant Budh Beej mantra: “Om Braam Breem Broum Sah Budhaya Namah” daily. Light a cow ghee diya facing East during Brahma Muhurat. Donate green moong or spinach to cows or needy people on Wednesdays. Avoid overthinking and take a rest when needed. Budh Dev teaches clarity through confusion. Keep faith.
Libra (Tula)
For Libra (Tula) Rashi, this double vakri will affect relationships, finance, and inner peace. Being ruled by Shukra (Venus), they seek harmony, but Saturn’s vakri brings karmic tests in close relationships. Misunderstandings with life partner, family members, or workplace seniors can disturb the mind. Budh vakri can create problems in financial planning. Money may get stuck, or expenses may rise suddenly. There can be a feeling of imbalance within.
Do deep breathing (pranayama) every morning. Offer white sweets to little girls on Fridays. Chant the Shani mantra: “Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah” on Saturdays. Avoid taking major relationship decisions during this time. Let go of ego and speak with love. This phase, too, shall pass.
Scorpio (Vrishchik)
Scorpio people are ruled by Mangal (Mars), a fiery and action-driven planet. When Budh and Shani both turn vakri, their natural strength gets blocked. Anger may rise, but action may not produce results. It can feel like driving with the brakes on. Old enemies, misunderstandings, or health issues related to blood or stress can return. This time requires a cool head and a warm heart.
Offer water to the Shivling daily with the Om Namah Shivaya chant. Donate black til (sesame) on Saturdays. Avoid heated debates or harsh speech. Sleep early and wake before sunrise to balance energies. This is not the time to fight. It is time to reflect and respond.
Aquarius (Kumbh)
Aquarius (Kumbh) Rashi people are under Sadhe Sati’s influence already. With Shani as their ruling planet, his vakri motion hits them harder. You may feel tired mentally, even spiritually. Goals may slow down, support may vanish, and people may question your efforts. Budh’s vakri adds fog to your speech and mind. You may feel unheard or misunderstood. This phase will demand maturity, discipline, and silence.
Chant Hanuman Chalisa daily with deep bhaav (feeling). Light a mustard oil lamp under a Peepal tree every Saturday. Avoid gossip and keep your karma pure. Feed black dogs and help workers who serve you. When Shani tests, only the inner truth becomes your shield.
These five Rashi signs must remember one thing—Shani and Budh do not punish without reason. They slow down life so that we pause, look within, and change what needs correcting. Retrograde time is not bad; it is just inward. It is time to see the truth, even if it is uncomfortable. If you walk this phase with honesty, simplicity, and devotion, these two graha will bless you when they go direct. Do not panic. Instead, follow simple remedies, live with awareness, and connect with your Ishta Devta or Guru. After every vakri, there is a uday (rise).
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