From the early morning of August 4th until August 28th, the planet of communication, Mercury, will be retrograding, causing all kinds of logistical setbacks and misunderstandings as it retraces its recent steps through the zodiac.
This Mercury retrograde starts in Virgo, detail-oriented, but will dive back into dramatic Leo midway through its journey, meaning it will activate various areas of everyone’s astrological chart.
+ 3 Zodiac Signs That Can Relax During August’s Mercury Retrograde
Because of this, you’re even more likely to feel its effects at some point or another — but for the zodiac signs most affected by Mercury retrograde this month, it will likely feel intense all the time.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
As a Gemini, Mercury is your cosmic ruler, so it’s natural for you to experience the effects of its retrogrades more viscerally than other signs. But this time, it will be especially noticeable. This retrograde starts in your highly sensitive fourth house, which governs your private life, family issues, and childhood memories. By mid-month, the retrograde might bring up some old family drama or resurface feelings from your past. Try to channel this energy into resolving whatever comes up.
On August 14th, Mercury will move into your communication sector, where it could really shake things up regarding text messages, work emails, or frustrating misunderstandings in casual conversations. Be extra careful to dot your i’s and cross your t’s during these few weeks. On August 24th, during the last days of the retrograde, your Mercury will harmonize with high-octane Mars in your sign, making it a good time to act on an old idea or take the initiative to reach out to someone you’ve lost touch with.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
This retrograde is starting during your birthday season, so if you have any celebrations planned for August, you’ll want to make sure everyone is clear on the details and leave some room for timing flexibility. But on August 14th, Mercury will be retrograding in your sign, which means you’ll feel it even more. Now is the time to review what you’re currently building and ensure your goals reflect what’s in your heart.
An important moment of the retrograde occurs on August 18th, when the Sun aligns with Mercury to form what’s called a Mercury cazimi. This point in the retrograde could bring some clarity on any themes that have arisen for you so far, as well as some mental breakthroughs. The next day, the full moon in your relationship sector will also activate Mercury, bringing underlying issues to the surface in an unexpected way. Be prepared to deal with some things you may not have planned and use this as an opportunity to tie up loose ends once and for all.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Mercury is your ruling planet as a Virgo, so whenever it goes retrograde, you tend to feel the energy shift more than some signs. But this retrograde will be even more noticeable, as Mercury will be in your sign while it’s retrograde, and will stay there until August 14th. This retrograde also extends into the first week of your birthday season, so be prepared to double-check the details of your plans and think twice about what you say until the end of the month.
One of the most significant moments of the retrograde is when Mercury conjuncts the planet of love, Venus, in your sign on August 7th, giving you a chance to take a deeper look at your values. This alignment may also bring an opportunity to reignite a past relationship, so it’s a good time to reach out to an ex you haven’t spoken to in a while or extend an olive branch to someone you’d like to reconnect with.
Source: Bustle
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