Uh-Oh It’s Mercury Retrograde Season, Again!

Breathe in, breathe out...and allow us to tell you everything you need to know. 

By Karma Dhingra
30 September, 2021
Uh-Oh It’s Mercury Retrograde Season, Again!

The term Mercury Retrograde may not carry the best reputation- and for good reason. This pesky, recurring astrological phenomenon is known to result in mishaps; mostly pertaining to communication. We’re in the third and final retrograde of the year, and this time it’s out to get our relationships. The planet is currently doing its backward dance in Libra, a sign known for its strong relationship orientation. So, if you feel like reaching out to an ex... don’t!

As a planet, Mercury rules over communication, thinking, learning and travel. A retrograde is a phenomenon when the planet appears to be moving backwards in its orbit from the Earth’s perspective- causing a bit of chaos. Well, not a bit... maybe a lot! So brace yourselves as this dreadful period which started September 27 is set to stick around until October 18. 

Unlike others, a retrograde in the cardinal air sign of Libra does not do much damage— but does damage nonetheless. The difficulties won’t arise because the world is against you. On the contrary, in order to keep the peace, people will be jumping to conclusions. Or maybe because life is just unfair (it's not, this will pass we promise). 

For the beginning of the retrograde, a resurgence of social justice issues over the next few weeks can be expected. Mercury will also be square Pluto, the planet of death and transformation, within the sign of Capricorn, which means there will be some resistance from social institutions. As Mercury Retrograde comes to an end, it is vital to keep in mind that toxic individualism is how inequality is sustained. We must be mindful of others and keep the peace, but try to understand why others speak up when they feel like something bad is going down. If you are wondering how this period of retrograde is going to affect your sign, here is your very own personal guide. 

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ARIES

You might want to rewind a bit and do some retrospection on how you’ve conducted yourself within close relationships. It’s vital that you don't prioritise yourself at the expense of others, or vice versa. Be sure to give others space for communication and self-reflection.


TAURUS

Taurus, people will be looking to you as a leader of peace and someone who can maintain integrity. Making mistakes is normal since, after all, we are all human. But now is the time for you to be remedying any slip-ups.


GEMINI

Having doubts about academia? During this time, your thoughts may wander you into wishing that you could have studied something else or done more with your scholarly pursuits. However, Mercury Retrograde is here to remind you of your limitless potential. If you want to attain new heights, you have to reach for them. So put those doubts to rest, and fly away! 


CANCER

This Mercury Retrograde asks of you to take a trip down memory lane into your early childhood memories. Write them down in detail— the earlier the memory, the better. As the retrograde progresses, you will be visited by the ghosts of relationships past. Take note of the synchronicities between your former lovers and your learnings about love as a child.


LEO

Mercury Retrograde is a time to check in with yourself, but there’s no need to make changes just yet. Allow for the next two weeks to help you develop ideas and plans. Take this time to reflect on how you express yourself. 

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VIRGO

As a sign, you’re no stranger to having money, then watching it fade away. After all, money burns fast when you’re having fun. Virgos, get your head in the game and focus on work. There’s nothing wrong with spending, as long as you’re able to sustain yourself.


LIBRA

With your luck (or not), Mercury Retrograde is during Libra season. Librans, your superpower is being able to move on from situations like a cool breeze. However, it’s important that you examine your life. Grab your journal, your birth chart, and a pen, and start reflecting. The key lies in your ability to recognise your strengths and weaknesses.


SCORPIO

Watch yourself and ensure that you’re not getting emotionally caught up right now. Be careful of your words and pay attention to what others have to say. Pause and replay conversations, because jumping to conclusions without close examination will only lead to disaster.


SAGITTARIUS

Here’s a piece of advice for you —saying less is saying more. Being the life of the party that you are, people love to have you around. Be sure to recognise the value that you bring to the room, and don’t undersell your abilities to light up the space you’re in. If something doesn’t sound right, reflect on how you articulate yourself around the company you keep.


CAPRICORN

Be mindful of how you conduct yourself at your workplace. In order to keep the peace, it's best to stop, collaborate and listen. Capricorns, you tend to fall into the trap of focusing on getting the job done and often ignore voicing your concerns. Allow yourself the opportunity to shine by taking risks. Trust the process, your level up is right around the corner. 


AQUARIUS

Tread carefully! This Mercury Retrograde is bringing 'check yourself before you wreck yourself' energy in full force. You may have a large accumulation of random knowledge, but be sure to cross-check your facts and communicate with your sources before you share what you know. Your knowledge may just be misinterpreted information. 


PISCES

Pisces, take this time as an opportunity to catch your breath and admire how far you’ve come. It’s important to keep track of your progress. Appreciate how your friends have grown. If you recognise that something or someone isn’t quite in alignment with your growth, take time to figure out why, and have a conversation with them.

 

Inputs are taken from www.cosmopolitan.com. You can read the original story here. 
 

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