Mercury Retrograde: Leo

Ready for my close up.

YOU’RE A STAR. Obviously. The Sun is a star, and the Sun rules Leo. Though the Sun never goes retrograde (hair flip), the planets do, and this season’s Mercury retrograde in Taurus affects your career, success, and professional / public life. When Mercury went retrograde on April 28, all of the efforts and experiences of the past month finally came to a head, and it is now time to confront the difficult but inspiring themes surrounding fame and fortune. Of course, we know that closing deals, signing contracts, or making final decisions is not recommended during Mercury retrograde, so until Mercury resumes its normal course on May 22, use this month as an opportunity to conceptualize, strategize, and vision. After all, every Lion needs a plan of attack before they pounce. Rawr.

Mercury Retrograde: Cancer

Social Hour Redux.

While you’re out there, just trying to enjoy the sunshine and springtime revelry, Mercury retrograde swung by and pulled a fast one on your vibes. This season’s Mercury retrograde is in Taurus, which impacts the social aspects of Cancer. Perhaps you’re reconsidering some new friendships, or on the flip side of coin, making greater efforts to connect with people who have fallen by the wayside. Either way, this retrograde is going to encourage you to reflect on all relationships, old and new, and the significance of particular social encounters. Maybe it’s time to “Poke” someone back on Facebook? Metaphorically speaking, of course.

Mercury Retrograde: Gemini

I DIDN'T MEAN TO CAUSE YOU ANY SORROW.

You, the twins, are usually the life of the party. There may be some darkness within here and there, but everyone who knows you would tell you that the aura you emit is all positive purpley chillness. You’re always hit a bit harder than everyone when Mercury spins backward, as it is your ruling planet. But this particular retrograde might feel more intense, as it hits a deep and psychic part of you. Things you’d been stashing away and not thinking about (with good reason! You have chill vibes to uphold!) could resurface. For all the shade we throw at Mercury retrograde, though, it’s nice to have this time to scrutinize aspects of your life you have been considering, or ones you have been avoiding. Through the darkness is the light, so dive into this deep shit and enjoy it, because you’re about to have a fun summer.

Mercury Retrograde: Taurus

No Comprendo.

First off, let’s acknowledge how RUDE it is that Mercury is getting all freaky in your sign, during your season. You’re just trying to have picnics, enjoy your new throw pillows, and live the sweet, slow life, you know? Unfortch, that’s going to feel a little less pleasant with Mercury Retrograde making you much more vulnerable to people misconstruing your good intentions. This is a time when you think you’re being extra clear and assertive, or coming up with brilliant ideas (which duh they are), but you can’t stick the landing. Take this time while Mercury is muddling up your affairs to sort out your ideas and thoughts extra carefully. We don’t have to be afraid of Mercury retrograde, and, in fact, you can really use this retrograde period in your sign to think about your endeavors and matters of personal growth. Mercury is fast moving zero chill, and when it’s retrograde in your 100% chill zone, it’s moving slower and taking on the more reflective qualities that you embody. While everyone else is freaking out, you can be the perfect example of something you’ve known all along: relax and reflect, slow and steady wins the race. 

Mercury Retrograde: Aries

Money talks, and bullshit walks.

Mercury retrograde is sooooo annoying, that much you know. But you can handle the repeat encounters and the seemingly endless conversations that all end with the same “eh.” You, after all, are the master of brushing your shoulder off. This retrograde falls in Taurus season, causing you to consider themes of cash and material possessions. You’ll have some convos - probably many versions of the same one - about this. Perhaps something you bought that you spent too much money on is coming back to haunt you? Or there was a project that you completed a while back that you still need to get paid for? Either way, expect moolah to make some appearances this month. But being the leader you are, you’ll be able to handle whatever’s thrown your way.

From The Vault: Arrested Development

From The Vault is a series in which we analyze classic TV & Film characters to determine their matching astrological sign.

A true testament to the strength of a comedy is how is holds up to multiple re-watches. Do the jokes have a shelf life or does each viewing reveal a new layer that leaves you praising the writers and the actors for their combined genius? Arrested Development is one of the most cerebral of comedies to come out of the 2000s—or maybe ever—and follows the sometimes highs, but mostly lows of the Bluths, a once incredibly wealthy Newport Beach family left broke by the fraudulent ways of the patriarch. It was cruelly canceled after three seasons, but its cult following was so strong that the series landed an additional season on Netflix in 2013, ten years after its first season aired. Hey, delusional families make for compelling television! 

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