The trickster planet has returned, and it is more devious than ever.
Even though Mercury is the planet of communication and logic, this clever planet has a side that is far more naughty than nice. Prepare to become intimately acquainted with its antics, particularly if you are one of the zodiac signs most affected by Mercury retrograde from April to May 2023.
Even though Mercury retrograde doesn’t officially begin until April 21 (at 4:35 a.m. ET), you’re probably already feeling the effects of this extremely inconvenient transit. After all, Mercury entered the pre-retrograde shadow on April 7, increasing the level of confusion and complications.
However, when Mercury stations retrograde at 15 degrees Taurus, it will take things to the next level, ushering in a period of reflection and review that may take you to some unexpected places. Mercury retrograde is rarely a good time to start something new because it is a period of renovation during which you can tie up loose ends and make peace with the past. Instead of expecting everything to go as planned, expect frustrating delays and miscommunications to stymie progress. Fortunately, it is often when you are feeling lost that you have the ability to discover something amazing and unexpected.
Because Taurus is the sign of money, luxury, love, and stability, this retrograde will have a significant impact on your self-esteem and sense of control over your surroundings. After all, Taurus is a fixed earth sign that frequently prioritizes security over liberty, even if it means making sacrifices to achieve the desired reality. When Mercury retrogrades through Taurus, it may cause you to think in black and white terms and become rigid in your relationships. Taurus is concerned with the practical and tangible, making it difficult for Mercury to consider the shades of gray and remember the nuances of the conversation.
When Mercury retrogrades through Taurus, it could lead to black-and-white thinking and inflexibility in your relationships.
What is the best way to deal with Mercury retrograde in Taurus? Take advantage of all that Taurus has to offer. Taurus is sensual, loyal, pragmatic, patient, and resourceful at the end of the day. When you’re frustrated by what you don’t have, take a moment to be grateful for what you do have. You probably already have the tools you need to solve the problem, and Mercury retrograde in Taurus may bring up recurring issues that force you to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new.
Fortunately, Mercury will station direct on May 14 at 5 degrees Taurus, alleviating the majority of the chaos until Mercury exits the post-retrograde shadow permanently on June 1. Although this retrograde can be frustrating, it has the potential to help these four zodiac signs finally sort through the skeletons in their closet. This is why:
These 4 Zodiac Signs Will Feel Mercury Retrograde The Most
Taurus
Mercury stations retrograde in Taurus on April 21, making you the prime target of this perplexing transit. However, it is not the end of the world, and you will *certainly* survive. However, as Mercury retrogrades through your first house of the self, it may cause a distorted sense of self, especially if you’ve been relying on other people’s approval to feel whole. You put a lot of pressure on yourself to be perfect, even though you’re generally good at tuning out the haters. In a nutshell, don’t expect miracles to happen overnight during this three-week communication crisis. Before making any major decisions, Mercury retrograde is a much better time to pause and take a deep breath. However, now is a great time to press the “rewind” button and go back in time to see what you’ve missed, overlooked, or forgotten.
When Mercury stations direct on May 14, you may see yourself in a new light as a result of the experience. You might even believe you’ve resolved a lingering identity crisis. By the time Mercury exits the post-shadow period on June 1, you may feel like a stronger (and smarter) version of yourself. Prepare to leave the experience with a sense of closure.
Gemini
Mercury retrograde has a strong influence on you, Gemini. Is it any surprise why? After all, Mercury is your ruling planet, so whatever happens to Mercury will also happen to you! On April 21, Mercury will station retrograde in your 12th house of endings and subconscious truths, encouraging you to delve deep into your psyche and listen to your inner voice. You may feel more introverted than usual because you’re working with less social energy than usual, as the healing process can be mentally and emotionally taxing. This Mercury retrograde cycle may bring up unfinished business and lingering emotional attachments that you are ready to let go of. You’re tying off loose ends in a spiritual sense, so give yourself time to process what’s come and gone.
When Mercury retrograde stations direct on May 14, you may finally feel to let go of what is no longer your responsibility to carry. And once Mercury leaves behind the post-shadow period on June 1, you may feel ready to embrace a clean energetic slate as you get ready for Mercury to enter Gemini on June 11, where it will bless you with brilliance and inspiration.
Virgo
You’re aware that when Mercury goes retrograde, the world tends to fall apart. OK, that was a little dramatic, but you know how much this annoying transit affects you! Because your ruling planet is Mercury, you are acutely aware of everything the planet of communication is up to. It may take you back to places you used to visit or travel to as it stations retrograde in your ninth house of perspectives and philosophies on April 21. It may even transport you back to specific books, theories, classrooms, or getaways. This retrograde encourages you to rediscover the truth that you once knew but have since forgotten. You may be looking for deeper meaning in your life, and this retrograde will inspire you to find the meaning you’ve been looking for. However, you may need to get a little lost before feeling found.
Because the ups and downs of your Mercury retrograde adventure will have shown you the world in a new light, you may feel inspired to see something in a completely different light once Mercury stations direct on May 14. And once Mercury exits the post-shadow period on June 1, you may feel compelled to plan your next one.
Scorpio
Scorpio, you’ve had such a healing and introspective year. You’ve been learning how to strike a healthy balance between the “I” and the “we” because the North Node has been transiting your seventh house of partnerships. However, this retrograde will hasten the process by compelling you to examine the people with whom you share your life on an interpersonal level. On April 21, Mercury will station retrograde in your seventh house of allies and enemies, which could lead to misunderstandings and conflicts, especially if there is still unresolved trauma from previous relationships. Indeed, this retrograde may bring an ex back into your life (hopefully with an apology).
The drama will begin to calm down once Mercury stations direct on May 14. And by the time Mercury exits the post-shadow period on June 1, you’ll have a much better idea of where you stand with the people you choose to share your life with. You’ve outgrown the need for lingering toxic relationships, so it’s time to raise your standards.
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