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Try not to be so hard on yourself.
It’s normal to worry about the December 2023 Mercury retrograde. Mercury retrograde adds to the holiday stress, creating chaos. You can survive Mercury retrograde if you follow this list of dos and don’ts for each zodiac sign.
Mercury retrograde gets intense. Everyone has had a confusing Mercury retrograde, with communication issues, brain fog, errors, and awkward encounters with your ex. Going with the flow rather than resisting the inevitable complications can make Mercury retrograde a positive experience.
Mercury retrograde brings up old issues because it moves backward in its astrological path. Mercury retrograde is ideal for reviewing, rethinking, recalibrating, redoing, reclaiming, redistributing, and other “re” activities. Mercury retrograde is here to help you correct mistakes and learn from bad decisions.
Mercury retrogrades at 8 degrees Capricorn on December 13 at 2:09 a.m. ET or 8:09 a.m. CET. Mercury retrograde will continue through the holidays until it stations direct at 22 degrees Sagittarius on January 1, 2024 at 10:07 p.m. ET or January 2, 2024 at 4:07 a.m. CET. For a more detailed look at how this retrograde will affect you, check out your Mercury retrograde horoscope for each zodiac sign. If you want a quick summary of what to expect and the most important things to remember, keep reading.
Mercury Retrograde Dos & Don’ts for Each Zodiac Sign
Based on your sun sign, rising sign, and/or Mercury sign, here is what you should and should not do during the upcoming Mercury retrograde:
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Things you should do:
- Reevaluate the nature of your professional goals and the plans you have for your professional life.
- Your social media presence should be polished, and you should make sure that your brand has an authentic feel.
- Invest some time in gaining knowledge from your past errors and setbacks.
Things you shouldn’t do:
- Take the criticism that you receive from your mentor or boss personally.
- Get obsessed with the opinions that other people have of you.
- Evaluate yourself based on how far you are from achieving the goals you have set for yourself.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Things you should do:
- If you want to refresh your mind, you should go back to classrooms, books, and other learning opportunities.
- Try to keep your attention on the process rather than the end result.
- It is important to reacquaint yourself with the things that truly make life worth living.
Things you shouldn’t do:
- Maintain limiting beliefs about your past, present, and future. Hold on to these beliefs.
- Put all of your money on the plans going off without a hitch.
- You should make it so that other people believe in the same things that you do.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Things you should do:
- Conduct an audit of your financial situation and pay off any debts that have been causing you stress.
- Particularly with people from your past, it is important to establish healthy boundaries in your relationships.
- You and your partner should make sure that you are both on the same page.
Things you shouldn’t do:
- Make financial investments with a long-term horizon without having a comprehensive plan in place.
- Assume that you are prepared to begin or end a relationship before you are truly ready to do so.
- Take an unhealthy obsession with exacting vengeance on those who have wronged you.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Things you should do:
- Reestablish relationships with people from your past, particularly if there are other matters that remain unresolved.
- Confront the issues that are plaguing your relationships and make an effort to find solutions.
- Make your daily routine more efficient and get yourself organized.
Things you shouldn’t do:
- Consider the thoughts and emotions of the people in your life and make assumptions about them.
- Make sure that you are not taking on more work than you are actually capable of managing.
- Get ready for immediate results.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Things you should do:
- When it comes to their work, it is especially important to take things one step at a time.
- Take pleasure in the fact that you are able to schedule time in your day-to-day life for healing rituals.
- Get back in touch with the activities and interests that bring you a more profound sense of happiness.
Things you shouldn’t do:
- You should evaluate your sense of self-worth based on the amount of work you get done.
- Those health concerns that may reappear should be ignored.
- Neglect to pay attention to warning signs when you are dating or in romantic relationships.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Things you should do:
- Your inner child and everything you enjoyed doing when you were a child should be reconnected.
- Increase the amount of romance and wonder in your life, particularly in the things you do with other people.
- Perform a thorough cleaning of your home and work to mend the rifts that exist within your family.
Things you shouldn’t do:
- Set expectations that are so high that they are impossible to achieve.
- Give your self-esteem the ability to be dependent on the approval of other people.
- revert back to negative behaviors that you have already spent a significant amount of time working to overcome.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Things you should do:
- You should redecorate or reorganize the environment in your home.
- Reestablish relationships with members of your family, whether they are blood relatives or chosen relatives.
- Reconsider the manner in which you communicate, particularly in situations where there is disagreement or confusion.
Things you shouldn’t do:
- It is important to not judge yourself based on your origins or the members of your family.
- Determine long-term choices that will have an impact on the dynamic of your family and home.
- The amount of time and effort you devote to energy vampires is excessive.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Things you should do:
- It is important to catch up on any emails, texts, or conversations that have not yet been resolved.
- It is important to take into consideration the kind of content, information, and media that you are taking in.
- Take a moment to reevaluate your core beliefs and the things that you value most in life.
Things you shouldn’t do:
- It is easy to lose sight of the bigger picture when you focus excessively on insignificant particulars.
- In the event that the subject matter is delicate, communicate in a reckless manner.
- Invest your money in things that might cause you to experience buyer’s remorse in the future.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Things you should do:
- It is preferable to leave some room in your budget rather than relying on future paychecks to make up the difference.
- Put an end to the unresolved issues from your past and maintain space for the progress you’ve made.
- Recognize that you are deserving of love in every single way that you are.
Things you shouldn’t do:
- You should not allow anyone or anything to tell you who you are or what you believe in.
- A penny pinch that is so intense that it threatens to deplete your confidence levels.
- You should put off your happiness until you have achieved standards that are impractical and impossible to achieve.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Things you should do:
- Take pleasure in the uncomfortable moments that occur when the past and the present come together.
- Spend some time by yourself and get to know yourself better by spending quality time for yourself.
- Keep a journal, practice meditation, and get in touch with your inner teacher.
Things you shouldn’t do:
- You may experience feelings of pressure to conform your sense of self in order to conform to the environment around you.
- Be preoccupied with things that you are unable to alter or control in any way.
- Until this retrograde phase is over, you should make changes to your appearance that are permanent.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Things you should do:
- Investigate different types of therapy, and allow yourself some time to heal and recover from the loss you incurred.
- Purify your energy, make meditation a part of your life, and make sure you are recording your dreams.
- It is important to reacquaint yourself with the hopes, dreams, and wishes that you have lost faith in.
Things you shouldn’t do:
- Become entangled in the politics and drama that are taking place within your extended social circle.
- Permit yourself to be consumed by your negative thoughts.
- In the event that you are feeling exhausted or introverted, you should put pressure on yourself to keep up with social events.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Things you should do:
- If you have broken promises, it is especially important to find a way to give back to the community you live in.
- You should reestablish a connection with the humanitarian principles that motivate you to improve as a person.
- You should reevaluate your professional path and determine whether or not you are heading in the right direction.
Things you shouldn’t do:
- When you try to conform to the expectations of a group, you end up losing your individuality.
- Spend time with people who are hostile toward you but pretend to be your friends.
- Assess your sense of self-worth based on the position you hold in your job or career.
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