Mercury Retrograde in Virgo

Mercury is Retrograde in Virgo

…from August 23rd to September 15th, 2023

What happens with Mercury Retrograde?

When Mercury is retrograde, the following life departments don’t work as they do normally:

• Communicating (speaking and writing; messages, email, texts, phone calls)
• Transit (movement, driving, cycling, walking)
• Equipment used to communicate, connect, and get around (computers, phones, cars, bicycles, etc.)

In the areas above, there can be delays, unusual turn-arounds, second-guessing decisions, turning to old patterns, and re-evaluations.

There can be delays and red tape with messaging. Mix-ups and misunderstandings are notable while Mercury is retrograde.

What’s significant about Retrograde Mercury in the sign of Virgo?

• Over-analysis and perfectionism can lead to misunderstandings and big delays.
• Feeling dissatisfied with facts or frustrated with waiting for the facts.
• Returning to old work, chores, and health routines.

When Mercury is retrograde in Virgo, it’s not a good idea to start a new health program, job, or communications project.

Mercury Retrograde Do’s:

1. DO review and edit your projects and ideas.
2. DO take more time getting your words right.
3. DO question whether you have all the facts and information to make final decisions and conclusions.
4. DO take a new look at old projects, ideas, communication methods.

Mercury Retrograde Don’ts:

• Don’t announce or finalize a major project.
• Don’t take everything at face value, particularly communications, directions, and instructions.
• Don’t plan a significant event, especially launches related to books, communications, and so forth.
• Don’t open up a major legal proceeding, meaningful conversation, or new business.