Even though Mercury is known as the planet of logic, communication, and knowledge, it also has a dark side that few people are willing to face.
Those of you who are still on the fence about astrology are about to come around, particularly if you happen to be born under one of the signs most impacted by Mercury retrograde in the last few weeks of 2023. The planet of trickster is back, and this time it’s worse than before.
On December 13 at 2:09 a.m. ET or 8:09 a.m. CET, the final Mercury retrograde of the year will station at 8 degrees Capricorn, intensifying the mayhem you’re already experiencing during the holiday season. Once it starts, you’ll notice an uptick in uncomfortable situations, a decline in memory, and an overall inefficiency in all areas of your life. Because Mercury retrograde tends to bring you smack dab into the past and bring back problems you thought would go away, you might even feel like you can’t get forward. Work will be particularly affected by this retrograde for Capricorns because the sign is associated with discipline, careers, karma, and social hierarchy. It could also cause tension with your parents, boss, or anyone else you look up to as a leader. Go with the flow and use this retrograde as an opportunity to reevaluate your professional priorities and the manner you express your wants, needs, and ideas if it brings you down a notch.
But that’s not all: on December 23 at 1:17 a.m. ET (7:17 a.m. CET), Mercury will complete its retrograde journey back into Sagittarius. Now is when this retrograde will become extremely annoying, since Sagittarius is one of Mercury’s least favorite zodiac signs. Sagittarius is more comfortable with broad, unruly strokes than Mercury, who is more concerned with accuracy and detail. Sagittarius is far more inclined to be impulsive when Mercury prefers to strategize. It will be more difficult to see things as they really are because Mercury will also be squarely opposite hazy and evasive Neptune for a long time. Do your best to control your anxiety, particularly if it’s rooted in the belief that the worst is about to happen.
Mercury Retrograde Will Have a Major Impact on These 4 Zodiac Signs
Just in time for the new year, Mercury will station direct at 22 degrees Sagittarius, ending its retrograde motion on January 1, 2024 at 10:07 p.m. ET or January 2, 2024 at 4:07 a.m. CET. This retrograde is likely to be particularly perplexing for those whose sun and/or rising signs fall into the following zodiac signs. What follows is essential information:
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Mercury is your ruling planet, so this retrograde will always affect you when it occurs 3 or 4 times a year. As it begins in your eighth house of intimacy and investments, it will be dark and moody. Deep sensitivities may arise from this retrograde, especially regarding unfinished business from your past. Will be a good time to settle emotional and financial debts.
Mercury returns to your seventh house of partnerships on December 23, intensifying your experience. If miscommunications are rampant, your relationships may be even more confusing. You may run into an ex-partner during this time, allowing you to reconnect or find closure.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Mercury retrograde always affects Virgo strongly. Since Mercury rules you, everything that happens to Mercury also happens to you. Mercury will retrograde in your fifth house of love, romance, and self-expression this time, forcing you to rediscover your passions and mojo. You may reconnect with a former flame to remind you of your desires and how they’ve changed.
After Mercury retrogrades into Sagittarius on December 23, the intensity will increase. Mercury’s disruptions in your fourth house of home and family may bring up difficult childhood memories. It could also cause family conflict and home distress. This retrograde will help you reconcile with family and clean, organize, and replenish your sacred space as the year ends.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
This retrograde targets your wallet, so budget carefully for the holidays. This retrograde begins in your second house of money, finances, and stability, which may reveal your self-worth and whether you’re meeting your expectations. If you’re spending money to boost your confidence, this retrograde will force you to break the bad habits that have made you dependent on your checking account balance.
Mercury returns to Sagittarius on December 23, intensifying this retrograde. Mercury retrograde disrupts your first house of the self, further confusing your identity. If you’re considering a spontaneous tattoo or haircut, now is not the time to make big changes. Instead, experiment with your appearance and self-image, then commit after this retrograde ends on January 1, 2024.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
This retrograde begins in Capricorn, so you’ll feel its dizzying and confusing effects. Mercury retrograde in your first house of the self can cause setbacks, inconveniences, and mix-ups that can affect your identity and self-image. Avoid overthinking who you are and what you stand for, as too many questions lead to fewer answers. Instead, embrace the glow and be many things at once. Not everything in life needs a long-term plan, Capricorn.
The impact will ease when Mercury retrograde returns to Sagittarius on December 23, but it won’t be easy. Mercury re-entering your 12th house of solitude and spirituality could make you feel more introverted than ever during the holidays. Capricorn, get ready to reflect. The latter half of this retrograde is ideal for new therapy.
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