Well folks, we’re in it again. The infamous Mercury retrograde is upon us from September 9 through October 2. The fleet-footed messenger appears to be moving backward in the sky and is eliciting chaos and confusion in the realms of transportation, communication, and organization. With all of the outer planets from Jupiter to Pluto also moving in apparent retrograde motion at the moment, the best way forward in the coming weeks is to relax backward: get reflective, get reorganized, get readjusted, and PLEASE review all of your plans and communiqués before launch.
Here are your Mercury retrograde horoscopes. Read for your rising and sun signs.
Virgo
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
It may feel like your workplace is advancing an all-out assault on your self-love. Damn the man! This is a time to rethink how you are getting your personal needs met. In what ways are you resourcing yourself, both financially and emotionally? It seems there is a dream partner out there who can help you rework your stability, just be careful not to get caught up in pipe dreams and pyramid schemes. Use your intuition to determine who is really your ally.
Libra
Sept. 23 – Oct. 23
Active adventure or graceful retreat, active adventure or graceful retreat?! There seems to be a conflict between these two desires. Do you explore foreign lands or do you sink into the luxury of being alone? Perhaps there is a third way. A focus for you right now is to reconsider your own self-image. Literally, how do you think of yourself and what is the image of your ideal wellness? Let the answer to that question guide your planning.
Scorpio
Oct. 24 – Nov. 21
It is an ideal time to reassess how you are managing your mental well-being as it correlates to your most visionary creative projects. How can your inventiveness in painting, music, word-smithing, parenting, teaching, etc. be a method for your own internal balance? Acknowledge your brilliance and get to work. Also, you may be torn between actively investing in people and simply enjoying their company. I suggest making the investment.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Are you starting to question who your real friends are? Like, do these people really have your best interests at heart? Really consider who celebrates your uniqueness, and be a bit wary of those who feel a little too cozy castle-in-the-sky. A partner might be frustrating your balance at work, so see how you might turn the frustration they cause into your own constructive determination.
Capricorn
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Reexamine your career, whether it is your choice of career or some major choices you have made within your role. Is the work you choose helping to place you in your ideal community? You have been working hard and it seems be paying off, but is your laboriousness conflicting with your love of learning? Striking a balance might seem impossible right now. Put your needs first.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
How are you making progress in your own education, whether it be through actual study or seeking new experiences? Now is a time to consider that path, because your may be dealing with deceptive ideas of success. There is energy in your creative output, so dig in, but be mindful of how this creative surge might be dampening your empathetic obligations to other people.
Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 20
Rethink how you are investing your energy into the cumulative energies of those around you because it is easy for you to get lost in the mix right now. Your focus should be on rebuilding your own resources because you can not be of service to others with an empty storehouse. There might be some conflict with your family and your partner. Give your partner a little boost of support.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Well Aries, it’s a good time to take stock in what you are needing in a partner because going it alone might actually too-good-to-be-true. Don’t be swayed by the illusion of solitude. Your siblings or close compatriots are showing up in a big way, but they are putting a damper on your labors of love. Try to get your work done despite the distraction.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
A conflict is arising between the energy your are putting into building your financial and emotional security and your inventive spirit. Give your creative projects a little extra attention and trust that you will be properly resourced. Reconsider your daily routines and how they fit your needs because you might be hanging with people who don’t appreciate your hard work.
Gemini
May 21 – June 21
Reconsider how you are demonstrating your personal genius. Is the career path you’ve chosen allowing your ingenuity to be expressed to its fullest or have you been deceived? You currently have a lot of energy coursing through your body to achieve your self-development goals, but they might be conflicting with a peace that exists with home and family. Give the latter a bit more attention.
Cancer
June 22 – July 22
Reevaluate your roots and take the time to decide what home and family are for you. Great adventures can be good for the soul, but right now they may be distracting you from what is really important. There is a lot of energy behind addressing your mental well-being, but this could create some strife in how you are communicating with others. Choose your words with care.
Leo
July 23 – Aug. 22
Your financial situation is shining a light on the power of your labor. Are you wielding your industriousness in a way that most benefits you? Give your own needs a little extra love because it looks like some folks are pressuring you to do things that run counter to your best interests. Rethink how you engage with your local community as you might be devoting yourself to causes that are more wishful thinking than actually impactful.
