Since August 23rd, the planet Mercury has been moving in retrograde, which means it exists in a state where it appears to be moving backward.
Astrologically, this tends to cause some trouble. Mercury retrograde is famous for causing misunderstandings when communicating, as well as causing travel issues, technological issues, and laying a blanket of weariness over the population.
The retrograde has finally ended, though! This means Mercury is back in direct motion under the sign of Virgo, which grants us plenty of wonderful opportunities.
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Friends, we have finally reached the end of yet another Mercury retrograde, something we should all feel proud of and relieved about.
While Mercury retrograde isn't quite as scary as others would lead you to believe, it's still a point of contention for many of us attuned to planetary shifts. It causes mass confusion and frustrating communication mishaps for weeks on end; it pokes holes in our plans and makes anything impossible to schedule, all issues that can't be solved until the planet returns to its direct motion.
Well, that time has finally come, as Mercury goes direct in Virgo once again on September 15th.
That doesn't mean we're free from the planet's influences, though. Now that it's returning to direct motion, meaning the opposite of a retrograde and the standard movement a planet should be, we can expect a different type of energy.
Mercury, though not alive, is a smart planet. It rules over the Earth signs and is known as the messenger planet, having dominion over such realms as transportation, travel, and communication.
It has an edge to it that lends itself not only to sarcasm but also to quick wit. This is why Mercury retrogrades are seen as particularly vicious, as they draw a bit of acid out in each of us.
When Mercury is direct, though, that familiarity in speech can draw people closer together. We all have a friend who takes sarcasm like a champ and has some biting humor; they're often the people we feel most comfortable sharing things with or asking for advice.
Though Virgo tends to be a slower-paced sign, preferring to take their time to make sure everything is as correct as can be before moving on, Mercury positioned within it moves rather quickly. It leaves behind the dutiful nature of Virgo and picks up some of its other traits along the way.
You should still be mindful of missed details or skimmed words, but you may feel urged to go, go, go, with no chance to overthink the little things. This will require some on-the-fly planning, so now's the time to start really trusting your instincts.
On the bright side, you will be very motivated to do some problem-solving, big or small. You won't feel as overwhelmed by these issues as you might normally, instead leaping into action so you can moderate, mitigate, and come up with a fix.
You'll find yourself relying more on logic when it comes to decision-making, letting your heart take a break by having your brain do all the work. If there's a choice you need to make that you think requires some emotional input, I'd suggest waiting until Mercury settles, so give it a few days.
This will also be a wonderful time to get some practical work done. This feels very stereotypical of Virgos, yes, but the next few days of Mercury returning back to its usual orbit will be the perfect time to run errands, get household matters settled, and organize any part of your life that looks a little scattered.
Mercury retrograde would have made you feel sluggish, uninspired, and hesitant to make major changes. You were right to rest during that period instead, but now it's time to turn that all around and get back to it!
Let a sense of relief and that burst of vigor bring you back into things not just as they were before, but even better. Listen to your mind and body, let your intuition direct you to the places that need work, and then put in that work so your future self will have something they can thank you for.
You have endless opportunities for growth at this time. You can feel that fire reigniting inside of you; don't let it pass you by! Celebrate the end of Mercury's retrograde with some action!
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