Mercury Retrograde: Aquarius

I'll Be There For You.

Aquarians are big picture thinkers, and because they see the world at such a large scale perspective, can often seem detached from their friends or family. This Mercury retrograde in Taurus, however, is going to foster much more traditional, domestic sensibilities than you usually experience. During this retrograde, allow yourself to experience nostalgia, and tender emotions for people in your family and close circle of friends. We know that you usually think about the world’s issues first, but remember lovely Aquarius, that every universe - including your own - is of exponential importance.

Mercury Retrograde: Capricorn

Cool Down.

When Rihanna released “Work,” it was as if she wrote it for you. Or maybe you literally wrote it for her, and are receiving royalties and accolades for a job well done. Either way, work is at the core of every Capricorn, but unfortunately during Mercury retrograde, the world is just not as efficient as you are. During Mercury retrograde, you’re not supposed to sign contracts, plan trips, or buy electronics. Why? Because all communication portals are fucked. And that’s a true nightmare for Capricorn, who’s just trying to get the damn thing done. Alas and alack, darling Seagoat, use this retrograde as a time for reflection and rejuvenation. Even workaholics need a break sometimes.

Mercury Retrograde: Sagittarius

Early to bed, early to rise.

While everyone is freaking out about Mercury retrograde and dropping their phones in the toilet, you’re (not so quietly) chuckling to yourself. Your Merc retrograde will be affecting aspects of your life surrounding your schedules and habits. You may find your daily routine difficult to maintain, draining, or completely ineffectual these days. Maybe you’ve been spending so much time working this year (makes sense, with Saturn the taskmaster moving to curious Sag late last year), that you haven’t given yourself the time or space to do things you need to do to sustain your amazing vitality. Find time to reconsider what ~health~ means to you in a holistic way. With this Mercury retrograde embodying Taurean themes of money and security, reexamine how you can feel more stable and secure by recalibrating your routines surrounding health, wellness, and schedules.

Mercury Retrograde: Scorpio

I got 99 problems and mercury retrograde is all of them.

You’re the master of keeping a low prof on all those feels you have floating in there. You can play down how much you miss your ex, or how frustrating it is that you feel bored by all of your dates. This Mercury retrograde will have the partnerships on your brain. You may run into an ex, or you’ll be remembering how things were with rose-colored glasses. This could be a great time to take a critical eye toward your approach to relationships. Are you afraid of commitment? Are you committing just for the sake of being in a relationship? Now’s the time to explore your patterns in your love life and address some of those ghosts from the past.

Mercury Retrograde: Libra

I Got Feels, That are Multiplying. 

Most of the time, Libra, you’re great at being an analytical, neutral party. You know how to remain objective, and comfortably understand many different perspectives without committing to one viewpoint. Sorry to say, Libra, that is not the case during this Mercury retrograde. This season’s Mercury retrograde in Taurus happens to affect you in a very deep, emotional way. You might be feeling more sensitive and vulnerable than usual. Issues involving intimacy and closeness may have cropped up in April, and this retrograde provides a safe space for truly contemplating and reflecting on those experiences. Use this retrograde as a time to get back in touch with yourself, and take some of the pressure off being a non-biased observer. You got feels, Libra, and it’s time to explore them.

Mercury Retrograde: Virgo

Here we go again.

While Mercury is retrograde, you hear a lot about people popping up again, whether they’re exes or old colleagues. For you, Virgo, with this Mercury Retrograde in Taurus season, you’ll be confronted with old friends from school or old classmates. You may find yourself questioning long-held ideas or philosophies, things you learned what feels like eons ago may feel less certain now. If there’s anyone who can deal with this kind of analyzing and re-examining, it’s you, Virgo. You may not like when the boat gets rocked, but a challenge is good for you every now and then.