Reaching out to an ex? Not these 4 signs… Not this summer!

Summer’s in full swing, the memories are flooding back, and with Mercury in retrograde, the temptation to text your ex “just to see” is hitting hard. But here’s the truth: for some zodiac signs, there’s zero interest in replaying an old love story. In fact, reaching out now could reopen old wounds—or earn you a cold, cosmic silence.
Here are the 4 signs you should absolutely avoid if you care about your inner peace (and your ego).

The ex comeback: a tempting trap?

Every Mercury retrograde is a slippery slope. Blurry communication, emotional flashbacks, memories that hit different—and that impulsive need to message someone who once made your heart skip. When you’re feeling a little lost, the past suddenly feels like home. Mercury retrograde loves to stir that pot.

But here’s the thing: some signs are riding powerful waves of transformation, independence, or even healing this summer. Reaching out now? That’s like lighting a match over a barrel of fireworks. You’ve been warned…

These are the 4 zodiac signs to steer clear of this summer if you want to protect your peace—and your pride.

Scorpio: not just over it—he torched the book

If you’re picturing Scorpio lying awake at night thinking about you… think again. With Venus grounding him in Taurus this summer, he’s focused on building something real, something secure—and someone new might already be in the picture (or the bed).

Neptune retrograde is pushing him to question everything—except himself. Nostalgia doesn’t stand a chance. Reaching out might reawaken a wound he’s worked hard to heal—and Scorpio doesn’t take kindly to emotional backpedaling.

Advice: Unless you’re ready to pledge eternal loyalty on a burning altar, maybe don’t go near Scorpionic territory right now.

Sagittarius: long gone (without warning)

You left a message he read and ignored? Yep, that tracks. Sagittarius is in full-on romantic explorer mode this summer. Mars in Leo is firing up his need for passion and freedom, while retrograde Mercury in Cancer has him diving into his deepest desires.

Bottom line? He wants something new. Something electric. Definitely not a rewind.

Even if you were the “right moment” in his life, you might not be the “right person” now. He’s focused on lightness, adventure, and things that make him feel alive. Long talks about “what we were”? He’s not interested.

Advice: Let him chase the horizon. He didn’t leave the door open—just a barely cracked window.

Taurus: he’s cleaned house—and his heart

Taurus is known for taking his sweet time to heal. But this summer? Full reset. Thanks to the early July Venus/Uranus conjunction and Venus moving into Gemini, he’s in the middle of a gentle yet radical inner shift. He’s seeking a freer kind of love—unshackled from the ghosts of the past.

He’s realized that real love means not falling back into what once hurt. His vibe this summer? Renewal, playful connections, and unapologetic charm. Texting him a “I miss you”? It’s like showing up to a party you weren’t invited to anymore.

Advice: Don’t expect a soft landing. He’s turned the page—and laminated it.

Leo: in full-on love-myself mode

Think your Leo ex is pining for you? Spoiler alert: they’re not. With Venus lighting up Gemini and the Sun getting ready to move into Leo, your regal ex is absolutely glowing right now—charming, confident, and magnetic as ever.

And they haven’t forgotten why things ended. As a proud fire sign, Leo loves hard—but never backwards. Patch up an old love story? That’s not in the script.

Reaching out now might earn you a dramatic “I deserve better” that’s as dazzling as their tan. This summer, they’re investing all that fiery energy into themselves—and your return could be seen as a major step back.

Advice: Unless you’ve got a flawless plan and golden armor, maybe sit this one out.

Why Mercury retrograde messes with your heart (and your judgment)

Mercury retrograde warps nostalgia. It highlights the good times, glosses over the bad, and makes us forget why things fell apart. It scrambles your perspective, distorts messages, and brings old patterns back to life.

So, should all reconnections be avoided? Not necessarily. Sometimes, summer can rekindle a healthy flame—if both people have grown.

But these 4 signs? Their current astrological landscape is pushing them to evolve, cut ties, and move forward for good. They’re not seeking closure. They’re not stuck in the past. They’re chasing something new—and that’s perfectly okay.

What if, instead of texting your ex, you reconnected with yourself?

Ask yourself this: Are you really missing your ex… or just a version of you who felt loved? Because the real magic this summer isn’t in the texts you don’t send—it’s in the ones you send yourself.

Try saying:

“I deserve a love that moves forward, not one that circles back.”
“I can love without losing myself.”
“I’m not a loop—I’m a story that keeps unfolding.”

This summer, write a new chapter (no edits needed)

Yes, Mercury retrograde brings things back up. But you get to choose what stays and what goes. The signs we mentioned above? They already know the past has nothing left to offer them.

And you? Where do you stand?

Instead of sending that “Hey…” you might regret—send a sign to the universe. One that says: “I’m ready for something real. Something new. No looking back.”

Maybe the next message worth sending… is the one you send to yourself.