Most people try not to think too much about their exes. Yet, during Mercury retrograde, we don’t have that luxury. From June 29 to July 23, 2026, four zodiac signs are likely to hear from an ex.
You might get an unexpected text or run into an old flame while on the go. Either way, a former lover resurfaces, so these astrological signs better buckle up. It is up to you whether you use this moment for get back together or go their separate ways with a little more closure than before.
1. The Scorpion
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According to an astrologer named Ina Roseare you reconnecting with the one that got away. “You’re not dealing with a regular ex,” she said. “You’re dealing with the one ex. The one person (who) broke your heart. The one person (who) changed your DNA.”
You haven’t spoken to this ex in years, but the second you reconnect, those feelings return. “Suddenly you think about them very intensely,” added the astrologer. It’s as if they never left your life to begin with.
It may make sense, but you need to be careful and exercise judgment. They will say a lot of beautiful words and tell you exactly what you want to hear. Although it may sound sweet, don’t forget how they treated you in the past. Your breakup was traumatic and it took you a long time heal from the heartache. Still, whether you take the bite or not is entirely up to you.
2. Sagittarius
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You’re not one to dwell on the past, Sagittarius. In fact, you’re far more likely to run away from it at full speed. But with Mercury in retrograde, “your past is going to feel a little bit heavier than usual,” Rose said. From now until July 23rd, it is challenging for you not to reminisce.
At the same time, Venus in Leo has your ex missing your magnetic aura and the main character’s energy you brought into their lives. You are irreplaceable and even if it took them a while to realize it, they have. Now they really regret losing you.
So if you’ve been waiting for your ex to get down on their knees begging for a second chance, you’ll get it during this Mercury retrograde. Expect grand gestures and “expensive, lavish, beautiful dinners,” the astrologer added. They will shower you with gifts and send long text messages expressing their adoration. They will win you back, but ultimately the decision is up to you.
3. Cancer
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According to Rose, “since Mercury is stationed direct in your sign, you are the protagonist of the ex-apocalypse.” You are already sentimental and in tune with your feelings. But from now until July 23, your emotions are heightened even more.
Be careful not to confuse nostalgia with the feeling that something is meant to be. It’s easy to look back on a relationship with rose-colored glasses, but it’s important to remember the reality. Since you broke up, you’ve really blossomed. You have rebuilt your life to look better than ever before. Now your ex wants to see if they can squeeze back in.
Although it is up to you whether or not you rekindle this relationship, you need to be vigilant. It may feel like fate, but your ex will come back because the security and love you provided was second to none. Yet, a relationship cannot be one-sided. What do they give you in return?
4. Capricorn
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You are a very giving person, Capricorn, and in the past this has come back to bite you. Still, since your breakup, you’ve put a lot of effort into healing yourself and improving your self-esteem. That doesn’t mean you’re less friendly, but you’re more selective about who you let into your circle.
You’ve been grinding and doing the hard work, and your ex can tell. So when they show up again, it’s not because they’re bored. That’s because they “admire your growth,” Rose said. The astrologer also pointed out that this happened without your ex’s help.
Along with your personal development, your standards have also changed. You now know what you deserve, and it’s much more than you ever got before. During this Mercury retrograde, you are less willing to give your energy away to just anyone. Only you can decide if your ex fits the bill.
Marielisa Reyes is a writer with a bachelor’s degree in psychology covering self-help, relationship, career, family and trending topics.
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